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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-24
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THE MINERAL POINT
HIGH SCHOOL
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Patriotic Exercises

On Friday afternoon at O'Clock
program will be given by the children
of the public schools III the Municipal
Theatre. The old soldiers and ladies OF
the w. r G. will be the guests OF hon
or. These exercises will be of a patriot
ic nature. No admission will be
charged and cordial invitation is ex-
tended to the public to attend.
Trip to Madison
Under the direction of Mr. Rood, the
graduates will visit Madison on Mon
day, June 4, making the trip by auto
mobile While there they will visit the
new capitol building, the University
and other public buildings. and various
places of interest about the city. The
plans include picnic dinner in Villas
park, trip around Lake Mendoza, a
trip about the CITY, and visit to the
legislature The Board of Commerce
will furnish guide and assist in max
ing the visit pleasant and profitable.
The Senior class will present their
class play at Linden on Friday, June 1.
At the field meet DIT Darlington last
week. our boys won a number of the
events but lost on the total points. A
large number of students and others
attended the meet
The Junior banquet and prom given
in honor of the Seniors at the high
school, Saturday night, was very
pleasant affair. The banquet which
was served in the domestic rooms
showed careful planning and was sue
cessfully carried out. The commercial
room was used as a parlor and the
lower hall and primary rooms for
dancing.
The girls of the 9Th grade domestic
science class served lunch to a num-
Der of mothers and guests at 5 80 Tues
day afternoon.
The annual exhibit and visiting day,
Friday, was quite success. A large
number of people accepted the invita-
ton to visit the schools and see the
work being done in the different rooms
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-24
URGES EDITORS TO AID
IN CHECKING HYSTERIA

While discussing "What the Con-
sumer Can Do in the Present Emer-
gency" before the state editors and pub
fishers at the third annual Conference
on Printing and Publishing at the Uni
versity of Wisconsin last week. Dean
H. L. Russell of the College of Agricul-
ture made a plea to Wisconsin news
papers to aid in checking the dangerous
boarding of food staples which, he
declared, is one Of the causes of present
high prices.
1.-The rise in living costs has presented
serious question to wage earners ever
since the war began, but conditions
become much more critical during the
past three months. Food stuffs have
advanced nearly one fourth during the
last year and even more this spring.
"The somewhat pessimistic crop re-
ports of the federal department OF
agriculture are, however, unduly mag
nifed by the public. The necessity OF
food supplies for the allies is much
greater than for America. The attitude
of the government was therefore that
strict economy should be practised to
make possible shipments abroad.
"a widespread interest in the food
conservation campaign has led to a
belief on the part of the public that
future supplies would be still higher in
price. Following the natural instinct
of self protection. the general public
has rapidly boarded food staples, with
the result that normal demands for
months have been concentrated in
few weeks.
Flour mills are overtaxing their
capacity to meet the enormously in
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-24
DEFENSE COUNCIL
Secures ]. [. Tormey as County
Agent.
SEEDS AVAILABLE

The council OF defense for Iowa
County made application last Thursday
to the College of Agriculture for a
state agent, and Prof. J. l.. Tormey
has been assigned for the work. Mr.
Tormey is an able man and a
thoroughly practical farmer who
knows the farming needs of south
western Wisconsin.
Secretary j. A. Van Malta, Dodge
vile, is vigorously pushing the work
of organization in the county. He can
secure Sorgum Seed, Buckwheat and
Navy Beans, for planting. 1t is i'm
portant however that applications for
these seeds, stating the amounts wanted
be sent to him as soon as possible.
Anybody wanting employment should
call him up or write to him, as he has
many calls for labor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-24
ENTERED INTO REST
Joseph Bottoms

Joseph w. Bottoms, son of Joseph
and Ann Bottoms, was born in the
town of Linden, October 10, 1855, and
died at his home in Mineral Point, May
II, 1917, at the age of 81 years, 6
months and % days.
Mr. Bottoms lived all his life, in or
around Mineral Point; except a few
years in Dubuque. After his marriage
to Miss Selena Brown of Mineral Point,
three years were spent in this city.
They then removed to their farm and
lived there eleven years The last seven
years they lived in town. His wife;
and one son, David, and two daughters,
Bella and Lauretta, survive him. One
daughter, Ann, preceded her father in
death. He also leaves one brother,
James of Mineral Point, besides many
other relatives and friends.
Decedent was a kindly, manly man
and right good citizen and was de-
servedly highly esteemed in tais COM
munity.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to thank our neighbors and
friends for the kindness shown toward
us in the sickness and death of our Low
ing husband, father and brother. -
MRS JOSEPH BOTTOMS AND FAMILY AND
Mr. JAMES BOTTOMS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-24
CHANCE IN NAVY
FOR YOUNG MEN
Ambitious Youths, Willing to Try,
Can Reach Top Of Ladder.
ANNAPOLIS is GOAL.
Educated Young Man With Years
Sea Service Has Good Opportunity.

Educated Young Man With Years
Sea Service Has Good Opportunity.
In recent legislation, Congress has
authorized the appointment of one hun
dred enlisted men to the Naval Acade-
my at Annapolis each year where they
will be trained as officers. This is a
wonderful opportunity for young
Americans who have the necessary
mental and physical qualifications and
age, and is published for the inforne
ton of the young men as we'll as par
entS.
To secure this prize, it is necessary
that young men enlist in the United
States Navy and serve one year as an
enlisted man; he then becomes eligible
to apply for the examination, provided
he is under twenty years Of age. The
examination is strictly competitive and
the best man wins. No appointment
from Congressman is required and in
fuence, political or otherwise, is of no
help. Each boy stands on his own
merits. The scope of the entrance ex-
animation is about equal 70 IL high
school education. 1t is not necessary
that a boy have high school educa-
tanned on all ships and stations where
officers are detailed as tutors and where
boys are prepared for examination.
This is a much surer way Of entering
Annapolis than trying to secure an ap
pointment from civil life. 1t will be
born in mind that Of all the men Of the
Navy only about four thousand are of
the proper age (under twenty which
means that one out of every four hum
dred will secure the appointment. Also
the vast majority of those four hundred
have had no high school work, prOba
bly, only a grammar school education,
so it can be seen that boy with some
high school work who is studious and
ambitious, has an excellent chance of
securing this appointment. This chance
can be more readily realized when it is
remembered that before this legislation
only about two hundred and fifty
year entered Annapolis from the entire
United States which includes millions
of American youth.
For the man or boy, however, who
has not the necessary qualifications for
Annapolis the Navy contains many op-
portunities also. Advancement is rapid
for the ambitious and studious. The
way is open to Chief Petty Officer.
Warrant Officer and finally to Commits
stoned Officer and by going up this
way the age limit for examination for
Officer is raised to thir
ty five years.
For further information on this sub
ject apply at the nearest Recruiting
Station for the Navy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-24
BRYAN Will COME
To Mineral Point in the Lyceum
Course

Hugh Wilson of Darlington was in
towu Monday and arranged for the
Brotherhood of the Congregational
church a fine course of entertain
ments for next fall and winter.
One number we'll be lecture by
Hon. William Jennings Bryan.
The other numbers will be: The
Musical Guardsman, Chicago Orches-
tral Choir and Montraville Wood,
scientific lecturer and entertainer. All
four are first class numbers.
The entire course will be given in
the Municipal Theatre.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-24
MEMORIAL DAY, 1917.
By GEORGE CRAWFORD.

As the days from 1861 1865 called for sacrifices for
the days that call duty Memorial day
with and old understand Wri
making After long forbearane and
the President declared that of exists The is
The the German the German people
of blood and be made, that freedom
perish the earth These thrilling tmes,-thring the
when mothers and their loved the 'front.'
Union might be preserved The thrilling because
between and democracy Therumph the
would the enavmn of the world and the estabhmnt of
doctrine of the divine right of kings would the freedom
which forefahers fought be surrendered the behe
who his dealings with violated international
freedom high broken his solemn pledges,
rderedmo than three hundred American citizens.
Let memorial day. 1917 be consecraed to freedom and
kind Let united country honor the heroes of civil the living
dead and let honor the brave whose
the less than the sacrifices of those who fought
battles Let the people of Mineral Point realize the soem
Memorial Day. Let them realize what future memorial days
mean sending forth their fight
teaching patriotism and preserving the freedom which
soldiers fought these soldiers the highest honor Let
Memorial day be attended resident
country round about
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-24
NJ EN- OR|AL DAY
Citizens of Mineral Point, Fall In!
Parade Forms at City Hall at p. m.

Tdrd0e TOTI1S at SIty 'ioi' ot ~ tb'
Memorial Day of 1917 will carry a
deeper significance than any previous
observance of that day. 1t is fitting
that its celebration in this city this year
should be something so impressive that
it will never be forgotten. Every man,
woman and child should have part
in the ceremonies of the day. The pres
ent generation is called now to face the
gravest responsibilities of American
citizenship. The Boys of 1917 will
need your support just as the Boys OF
81" needed support. So we call upon
every citizen of Mineral Point and the
surrounding community to join in the
observance of the sacred day and to
take an active part by marching in its
great parade. 1t should be a proud
privilege for every man or woman to
march and show their pride in our
great country that has gone to war to
make the world safe for Democracy"
j. A. Hoare, Calvert Spensley, S. E.
Oneparu, W. w. WlllalnS' EuWaru
Brown, T. M. Priestley, G. j. FawAes,
Memorial Day committee.
Notice. will probably
wish to march in the parade on Decor
alton Day owing to its peculiar signiti-
canoe at this time and because it offers
all of us an opportunity to show our
loyalty and our patriotism. The COM
mittee finds that it is impossible to Sc
cure all the flags needed to supply those
who wish to march and an appeal is
made now to bring your flags with you
on that day. Never mind the size OF
the flag only that it is the good old
stars and stripes. COMMITTEE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-24
ATLANTA HIT BY
5 MILLION FIRE
10000 People Are Homeless,
SO Blocks Burn.
ROCKIES AID IN FLAME FIGHT

Fires Break Out in Different Parts of
city-Neero Quarter First to Burn.
Flames in Another Section Start
and Are Beyond Control Before Fire
Fighters Arrive.
Atlanta, Ca. May 22-Ten thousand
persons were made homeless and
thirty-six closely built city blocks are
in ruins, the result of disastrous fires
which swept this city for nine hours,
first through the negro sections and
then to the palatial residences in the
fashionable Ponce de Leon section.
Dynamite was resorted to time and
again to check the path Of the flames
and not until late at night was the
fire practically gotten under controla
Loss Put at $5,OOO,OOO
National guardsmen from Camp
Mcpherson are on guard in the whole
fire-swept regions. Looters will be
dealt with by firm hand. The loss is
estimated by insurance men at S.
100000.
Although there were scores of mi
nor injuries, no one was fatally hurt
as the result of the fires.
The fires started, or at least one of
them, at 1870 o'clock in the morning
The fires were sweeping a block on
East Fair street and in the west end.
They were demanding the efforts Of
the city's entire appartus. The third
alarm came that a fire was raging in
the block bounded by Decatur. Fort,
Hilliard street and Edgewood avenue.
1t was impossible for the firemen in
the other sections to reach the third
fire in time to prevent it's spreading.
Aid was summoned from other
cities. In special trains and in fast
automobiles, firemen from nearby
cities came to help the Atlanta fight
ers. The flames, shooting skyward and
catching on nearby buildings, began
to get away from the fighters. On
Edgewood avenue it jumped across
the street to sun dried roofs of cot
tages. Every shingle that caught
spark burst into flames The fire
spread north ward and eastward aided
by high wind.
Flames Deceive Firemen.
The firemen were also hampered by
an odd trick Of fate. The flames leaped
over the houses on the edge of blocks
and caught houses in the middle. This
made the firemen's work most difficult
and helped the spread of flames.
Reaching northward, the flames swept
out Hilliard and Houston streets, lick
ing their way through negro dwellings
toward the neighborhoods where more
substantial residences stood.
A path two blocks wide was cut
across Auburn avenue and onward it
swept, travelling rapidly toward Irwin
street. There is was checked but only
temporarily. 1t quickly leaped across
the intervening space into another
block and came on unchecked north
upon Houston street.
Trees, telephone poles, fences and
everything in the path Of the flames
began to go.
The residence of w. F. Slaton, broth
er Of the former governor was among
those in the path of the flames.
Lexington, KY, Fire Loss 100000.
lexington KY, May 22.-Fire de-
stroyed property with an estimated
value of 100000 here 1t originated
in a livery stable and within four
hours had consumed the larger part
Of the property in the central busi-
ness district bounded by Upper,
Church, Short and Limestone streets.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-24
FIFTY FIRST YEAR, NO. 40. 2
rnElnEIIHTuHIHHl1 % TDIHumMHuImImI {
THOUGHTS @EADERs
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THE Democrat is not responsible for any
views expressed in this free forum. Contribu
tors are required to limit their articles strictly
TO 300 words. Express some idea, or thought or
argument, or state some pertinent fact, or ask
some timely question. Appeal to mems reason
and sense of right and justice. Above all, avoid
abusing ''the other fellow or calling him
names, for letters of this kind will not be pub
lished. Everyone must give his name and
address, but a request not to publish them will
he bOnOred I
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-24
To the George n. Legate Corps,
w. r.

Yon are hereby invited to join the
post in the observance of the several
Memorial days as follows: School ex-
ercises at the Municipal Theatre, May
25, at p. M, Memorial Sunday, May
81, at st. Paul church 10 a. m.
Memorial Day, May 80. decorating
soldiers graves at $50 a. m. Public
exercises at / 80 p. m.
BY REQUEST OF THE POST.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-24
Mrs F. w. BIeakIey

passed from this life at the Little home
on Monday night, May 81. She had
been a sufferer for many months and
her death was not unexpected. An
obituary will be published next week.
The funeral will be held on Thursday
afternoon at three o'clock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-24
WALLACE G. MARTIN
SECRETARY OF FAIR

The board of directors of the South
western Wisconsin fair met on Monday
and elected Wallace G. Martin secretary
in place of Thomas M. Priestley who re-
signed sometime ago.
The premium list is being revised,
and an active campaign for the fair of
1917, Mineral Point, August 81 to "a,
will be inaugurated.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-24
MINERAL POINT
GARDEN CONTEST

A vegetable exhibit will be held in the
fall of which the time and place will be an
nounced later. No one will receive more
than two prizes in the same class. Prizes
will be awarded in the following manner IN
garden contest Best display OF vegetables
from any one garden, considering size OF
garden quality, quantity and variety OF veg
etables. (Must be at least seven different
vegetables)
First prize, S.; second prize, 50; third
prize, 81.
Open to any one under 20 years.
For the best kept garden during the
summer Boy having best garden, sack of
flour. Girl having best garden, sack of flour.
Open to any age under 20.
BOYS or girls 1919 years: Potatoes late
bushel, sack Big Joe -four. Potatoes
early bushcI, 50 sweater Display onions
Cat least 2 kinds) ] peck each, portable
electric table lamp. Rutabagas | dozen,
roll of Neponsct roofing. Tomatoes l peck,
3 cans vegetables and cans fruit. Carrots l
dozen, 81 box Funkc's candy. Cabbage !
dozen, garden cuItivator. Beets ! peck,
hand painted dish. Parsnips ! peck, S3
fall hat. (girIs) Sweet corn l dozen ears,
boys shirt. Pop corn l dozen ears, tennis
shoes. Cauliflowcr ! dozen, 81. Celery :
dozen punches, sofa pillow with materials TO
work.
Boys or girls I2-l5: Late potatoes |
bushel, sack Cream of Wheat -four. Ear
ly potatoes ! busheI, pair boys shoes.
Onions l peck, 81 picture. Rutabages |
dozen, 81 alarm clock. Tomatoes | peck,
; cans fruit and 3 cans vegetables. Carrots
| dozen, 81 box of candy. Cabbages
dozen, $3.50 umbrella Beets I peck, So
hat. (girls) Sweet corn l dozen ears, boys
cap. Parsnips ] dozen, pair boys leather
quantities. Pop corn ! dozen ears, book.
Caulihower / dozen, turkish towel set
Cucumbcrs | dozen, large fancy cake.
Boys or girls 8-ll; Potatoes early |
peck, ST. Potatoes late l peck, 81. Onions
peck, picture. Tomatoes peck, 81 hand
sled Carrots l dozen, 81 box of candy.
Cabbagcs ! dozen, boys oxfords. Beets
peck, pearl necklace. Sweet corn l dozen
ears, boys blouse Parsnips I Dozen SOC.
Popcorn | dozen ears, soc
Boys or girls under 8: Carrots J dozen,
boys pocket knife. Beets J dozen, girls
scissors Tomatoes ! dozen, SOC. Sweet
corn l dozen, Soc Onions ] dozen, dolls
go-cart.
For best garden back O. stores from
Commerce street 10 Masonic Temple: 81
first prize, large roast of beef second prize.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-24

To the Democrat Correspondents:
Please to send in your news items one
day earlier than usual, next week. On
account of Memorial day, we want to
print and mail the paper on Tuesday
PUBLISHERS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-24
FIELD DAY ASSOCIATION
Annual Meeting Friday Evening,
Nav rs.

The annual meeting of the Mineral
Point Field Day association will be
held in the public room in the Farmers
and Citizens bank, Friday evening,
May %, at 8 o'clock. There will be
annual election of officers and other
important business. ALI members re-
uuested to be present.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-24
Unitarians of U. S. Hold Gathering.

Boston, May 22.-Unitarians of the
country gathered here for their "an.
niversary week" The Ministerial
Union and the Unitarian Service Pen
sion society held their annual meet
ings Monday and there were public
sessions of the Massachusetts, con-
vention ministers and the women's al
lance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-24
INCREASE IN FREIGHT
RATES.

To the Editor of The Democrat: The
crease in freight rates both state and
interstate and it is time that our
citizens should look at this matter IN
more conciliatory and unbiased
manner SO that our common carriers
can be in shape to care for the wants
Of this country which they are unable
to do at present, Equipments has not
kept pace with the growing business
of the country. Old locomotives and
cars are being used that should have
been scrapped and replaced with more
and newer stock. This and too small
sea capacity is the whole reason for
the present freight embargo which is
as ever. And when you take into
account that the United States shipped
1900 new locomotives to the allied
nations in 1916 and only turned out
$500 for their own country, and freight
cars in far greater proportion than
locomotives; all this goes to show
that no money and poor credit is at
the bottom of the whole matter and if
present conditions continue service
will grow poorer and finally financial
ruins must follow.
The following are few of the items
that enters largely into railroad use,
with former and present prices com
pared:
1915 1915 1912
J Locomotives S2l, TT 90 S29, ,807 90 $t7,696 no
E Locomotives 2O.429 10 25,588 % AZ, 1876 90
(Smaller)
Box cars SO4 10 !, lO4 w 1879 w
(steel underframes)
Caboose cars 1876 90 - 22S2 w
Steel rails or ton 80 90 :}2 OG 40 10
Nails pr cwt 68 Is 3 ~
Bar Iron pr cwt w 2M 8 80
Boiler steel pr cwt Ala l.609 8 lS
GRAY Iron castings 80 50 ii Is 81 81
pr cWt
Car axiles Or cwt 133 210 10
FREIGHT car couplers 100 2O0G 81 90
pr pr
In addition to the above the Adamson
law has provided higher wages for
train and engine men amounting to
Is to 80 millions of dollars per year to
say nothing of the balance of railway
employees Cover so per cent Of the
whole) who must be increased in
wages, if they are to be kept in
services and you have an increase Of
at least $50 millions. Transportation
is all the railroads have to sell anG
it is certainly the duty of every good
citizen to use his influence for this in
crease which is just right. FAIR PLAY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-24

Read the want advs. on page s.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-05-24

For the best kept garden during the
summer: Boy having best garden, sack of
flour. Girl having best garden, sack of flour.
Open to any age under 20.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-15

most impossible to overlook such evil dent opportunities for earning his way, certainly all charitably inclined persons will show the greatest charity by refusing requests for aid from such types who infest our country over and again we admonish soft hearted housekeepers to place their sympathies elsewhere. The easiest and most comfortable method is to feed the man who asks at your door, Is it the wisest? Just so long as we feed tramps there will be tramps. The Charity Organization is aiding no fam fly wherein there is red blooded. able-bodied man.
 The immediate causes of need in our twentysiX new families for Oc- tober have been, aside from several vagrants, and two miscellaneous causes, five from non-support and de- sertion, two immortality or crime two from shiftlessness, one from old age, three from insufficient income to meet living expenses, one from intemper- ance and one wdowhood.
 From throughout our city includ- ing public officials. private societies churches, schools and interested in diViduals, 214 requests have come seeking our services. Applicants themselves to the number of 139 have asked for advice and friendly coun- Gil, for clothing, relief and work.