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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-09

THAT tale was an eye-Cpener to me
about rural clubs. / had q notion that
clubs were places where one spent
most of his time studying about things
that never would do him any good and
once a year he coughed up dollar or
two for a sO-called banquet, and that
was about all. But when a club comes
along that can take hold Of a com
munity and help it out like that, it's
time we were all trying to get one.
Perhaps no stranger will ever tell
exactly that story to a Wisconsin traV-
eler but he could If he wanted to for
it really happened and happened in
that there are plenty more clubs in
plenty more counties that are doing
just as good work.
Wisconsin certainly has a right to
be proud Of her rural clubs. Not long
ago, the editor of one Of the big New
York dailieS was SO impressed by some
thing he had read about Badger rural
clubs, that he published q dOublecol-
umn editorial in his paper about them.
The summer is good time to or
ganiZe rural club. Meetings can be
held out Of doors, and larger crowds
can be accommodated. The first essen
tial for a good club is q good leader.
Wisconsin clubs, under the direction
of community leaders, are working for
better farms, better homes, better
churches, better schools, better roads,
better libraries, better recreation ia
cnities, and better laws. With the en-
trance Of America into the war clubs
began working out campaigns by which
they might serve, and as a conse-
quence, are becoming useful and very
necessary vertebrum in the nations
backbone. Rural clubs are particular
ly well adapted to helping in the pro-
ductiOn and conservation of food
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-09
THE THRICE-A-WEEK EDITION OF
THE new YORK WORLD
Practically a Daily at the Price
of a Weekly. No other News
paper in the world gives SO
much at so low a price.
in 1917

The value and need of newspaper in the
household was never greater than at the present
time. The great war in Europe is now half way
into its third year, and, whether peace be at
hand or yet be far off, it and the events to fol-
low it are sure to be of absorbing interest for
many month to come.
These are world shaking affairs, in which til ,
United States, willing or unwilling, is compel.
ed to take part. No intelligent person can * :
more such issues.
THE THRICE-A-W WEEK WORLDS regular.
subscription price is only s1.OO per year, AM
this pays for 156 papers. We offer this I'M
equalled newspaper and The Iowa County
Democrat together for one year for $2.0O.
The regular subscription price Of the two
papers is S225.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-09
Provide Clean Reddinn

Animals plastered with manure and
filth are living evidences of poor care
and a lack OF Il dry place to lie. A
dirty hair coat affords a favorable
breeding place for microbes and ami
NAL parasites, while Well-bedded
clean animal will not only thrive bet.
ter, but also sell for a higher price,
Soiled bedding and manure should be
taken out of the stable each day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-09
Remove Waste From Manners.

The feed boxes must be kept clean
and sweet by prompt removal of waste
and occasional washing with a liquid
disinfectant solution prepared and ap-
piled in strict accordance with the
manufacturers directions printed on
the original package.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-09
RESIDENCE PROPERTY
FOR SALE

The home of Ralph E. Smart,
in the fourth ward. 1t is fine, large
place, with modern conveniences. The
Mineral Point Real Estate Agency will
be pleased to show you this property
and quote you price.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-09
FOR SALE!
The Mrs John Evans Home

in south part of city House contains rooms
closet and pantry A good cistern and wood
house on the place. Will be sold at a bargain
if sold soon
Inquire of the Mineral Point Real Estate
Agency at The Democrat office
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-09
For SaIe---A Good Nine Room House

in the LIST ward Lot 270xl20. Good location
electric lights; hot water furnace; bathroom
closets in each bed room; good barn. This is
the George WoOlrich residence. 1t is very good
property, indeed; and will be sold cheap. In
quire of the Mineral Point Real Estate Agency
at The Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-09
Dwelling House For Sale

The Nicholas Wagner homestead on
Mineral street in the first ward. A moderate
sized house in a nice location; will be sold at
moderate price. Inquire of the Mineral Point
Real Estate Agency at The Democrat Office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-09
House and Two Acres.

In order to close up the Branger
estate the homestead will be offered at
a bargain. See the Mineral Point Real
Estate Agency.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-09
WiscOnsin'S First
SilO-Filling
Bee
. eco Q 9 ese

University Experimental
Farm, Madison, Wis,
Aug. -, 1881.
Dear Sir: The work of filling
our new silo begins today and
will probably be completed by
the end of the month.
If you are interested in this
experiment, it will be real
pleasure to have you visit the
farm and see what we are doing.
w. \. HENRY,
Professor of Agriculture, Uni
NGrsity Of Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-09
R EAL ESTAT E
Buy Property in Mineral Point.

Property will be listed ana advertised for
sale in this column free of charge for advertis-
ing unless sale is made. If the property is sold
either by this agency or by the owner or other
parties the usual commission will be charged.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-30
Mexicans Disapprove
Alliance With u. S.

newspaper, in its symposium OF ex-
pressions from prominent officials re-
garding the question Of whether or
not Mexicp should sever diplomatic
relations with Germany and cast her
let with the Allies, contained the fol-
lowing statements from prominent
officials:
General Sandido Aguila said.
Mexico should not contribute to the
forging of the chains Of slavery
watch would result from allying her
self with the Allies, but should lint
herself to defending her iptergity
and dignity whenever 1t may be at.
tackled by any foreign country"
Civil Engineer Leopoldo vasquez
said: "I should consider it sordid and
shameful If for mere commercial rea-
sons the Mexican people should be
dragged into war in which it would
not play an important part, but. on
the contrary, would be subject to the
will of the North American govern
ment, which never treated our gov.
eminent we'll"
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-30
TAKE DOWN YOUR
TATTERED FLAGS

xn4 xGxkxlO AnO0
(By Pauline Worth Hamlin of The
Vigilantes.)
All over this country there are now
flying faded, tattered flags.
If We do not respect the flag our
selves, whom shall we expect to re-
spect It?
The Stars and Stripes are our en-
hlem. Shall it appear that We con-
slider dirt and tatters symbolic of
our country? Never! Our flag should
be as white as the SHOWS, as blue az
the skies, as red as our blood and a.
whole as our hearts. Let it be truly
symbolic and when a flag becomes
bedraggled, take it down. II you can.
net put up another be happy in the
consciousness that you honor 1t faI
more by not flying it at all than by
flying 1t when it is faded, ragged and
dirty.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-30

The reasons for Kerensky's fall are
two. He was not a soldier, and he
was hopelessly compromised by his
former associations. He has been
'likened to Napoleon, but the likeness
failed in the most essential point.
He lacked both the soldiers training
and the soldiers temperament. No
lman Of true democratic tendencies
ever saved nation in its hour of
peril, in an hour when it had to be
say ed from itself A soldier abhors
mobs, and waits eagerly for the Or
der to fire upon them. KerenskN
could not bring himself to Issue the
|stern commands that alone would
have sufficed to restore discipline
either in the army or among the pro-
letariat. He has, in fact, from the
first, occupied an impossible position
AS military dictator he showed
himself entirely out Of his natural
element. His very face is the face
Of dreamer, thinker, with no
trace of the man Of action. Yet he
hos accomplished some wonderful
things. He has prevented the Rus.
slams from pouring out each others
blood for several months, but at what
cost? He managed to postpone the
evil day, but nothing that he did
served to avert it's inevitable break
ing. If another strong man has to
be found to restore order in Russia,
he must be stronger than Kercnsky
and of wholly different type. He
must instill confidence in the party
o. law and order by his antecedents
and he must implant the fear of Goo
in the breasts of the Bolshevikis and
their kind by the exhibition of an
unscrupulous military severity. A
man of high aims and unassailcd in
ltegrity, he has done his best accord.
ing to his lights. He failed to see
that in order to effect even a partial
mixture of the seething ingredients
OF Russia without a government. he
would have to grind certain of those
lelements to powder. He is retired
with no blood on his hands when the
shedding of blood was absolutely al
essential condition forced upon him
by the existing situation. He is a man
WHO has attempted to accomplish n
the barely possible by impossible
methods. He is deserving of pity
rather than condemnation, of plaud-
its rather than curses, but he wa.
not the man of the hour. His train
ing and his antecedent Affiliations
forbade it, made 1t an impossibility
He may come back. but never again
as dictator. Palm Beach Post,
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-30

Laredo, Texas, Nov. 30.-Several
days ago dispatch published in the
newspapers Of the country under \
Mexico City date, referring to the
agitation there for Mexico to sever
diplomatic relations with Germany.
accredited General Pablo Gonzales,
commander of the division of the
Mexican army stationed at Mexico
City, with being the promoter Of
movement to cast aside neutrality
and have Mexico align herself with
the United States and the allies.
A COPY of Ell Universal, the lead
ing newspaper of Mexico City, just
received here, contains the signed
statement Of General Gonzales. fur
nished that paper, and the following
translated excerpts taken from Ell
Universal puts an entirely different
complexion on what he said, which
was the following:
For my part, and to avoid twisted
interpretations of my attitude, AMI
to demonstrate that for no consid-
Grafton would l sacrifice-and in his
l follow the criterion of the Consti-
tionalist government-thed dignity OF
my country to vulgar interests, con-
slider it opportune to recall attention
to my answers to the North Ameri-
can Review, The Outlook, in October,
1915, when the so-called punitive ex-
pedition was in Northern Chihuahua,
/ do not approve the general policy
of President Wilson for afundamen-
tai reason Of my own, which be.
lieve would Be such for all honest
men, because it is not clear, it is not
frank, it is not pure. l can not rec.
oacile the Pershing expedition with
the bombastic declarations of Presi.
dent Wilson concerning his respect
and sympathy for Mexico. I desire
that President Wilson be our fried
end demonstrate his friendship with
acts. or that he our enemy and de-
clare war against us with his double
dealing policy, which, upon one side
burdens and protestations Of symps
thy, and, on the other, protects ou,
enemies and obstructs the consol.
dation Of our government :
believe that sooner or later ther.
will be punishment for peoples, thu
same as individuals.
I'll Democratic, another Mexico Cit,
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-30
Heat. Cut Crop of
Citrus Fruit In
California
Florida Will Be Short About 30 Per
Cent. on Account Of the Cold =

From a study Of the citrus fruit
situation the state marketing bureau
says from present indications that
shipments this season will be meas
urably reduced from all states com
pared with last year.
Estimates Of Florida citrus crop
shipments for the season at hand
range from 100000 to 100000
boxes, a reduction of about so PEI
cent, owing to the freeze of last Feb
rualy. Oranges seem to have suf-
feed more than grapefruit, for the
reason that most of them are growh
in the south half of the State.
Reports from California are to the
effect that extreme heat in June in
jared the citrus crops Of that state
to the extent of about 10000 car
Loads, and shipments this season will
probably be short to that estimate
While heat hit California and cold
cut the Florida crops, it seems that
winds and rains did corresponding
injury to citrus fruits in Alabama,
Louisiana and Texas, and while
those states are not large producers
the yield this season will be very
much less than last year, owing to
the severe storms.
There is scarcity of cars reported
at most large shipping centers, witt
few or none at small points. Thif
fact emphasizes the need Of shippers
leading cars to capacity, and Of pack
ing in good form and with only the
be st, as a rule It does not pay to shi:
poor products.
Conditions point to good prices fol
oranges and grapefruit, and ther'
should be no undue haste to forward
green or immature products to mar
ket.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-30
THE DRUMMER's ROPE

A nervous drummer. who carries
with him wherever he travels a coil
of rope, was asked by the land lord
of a small hotel what the rope was
for. That's fire escape" explained
the drummer, @and always have 1t
with me so in case Of fire I can let
myself down from the window"
Seems like a pretty good idea." said
the landlord. "but guests with fire es-
capes pay in advance at this hotel"
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-30

Mrs. W. X. Vanderbilt, who is now
In charge Of the eastern service 10
France of the American Red Cross,
has received the gold medal CT the
French Foreign Office, which is be
slowed for acts Of great devotion.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-30
For Only IS Cents
At the Office of the Evening Telegr am

These booklets from the Job Printing Depart
Of the Evening Telegram being
with large outlay special
trations which the compiler
careful his writeps conditions they
These booklets besides being reliable
prospective settler make quite useful library
the pleasing
Ia mute tribute to the skill Of Telegram printers demonstrating
class Of work that Is done In department.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-30
Speaking Of Job Printing


we give special attention to this feature ample
facilities fail give entire
both quality Of work will quote prices
kind Of job desired :
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-30

Of Street Views, Residences, Churches,
Schools. Public Buildings, Lake Scenes. and
some of the prominent people of this city.
with many descriptions Of Lakeland and
of Polk County
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-30
Visitors To Lakeland

and OF the beauty spots
back send friends who
have mott enough to visit secure
Handsomely ILLUSTRATED t0rty-eighf
page Booklets, Nth Orer
200 Pictures
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-19
 ARE GIVEN TO ALL ALASKANS
 IN J. s. CAMP
Men Who Left the North for Camps Where Officers Are Trained Made GOod-Special CarQD
 Taken in Selections
TWO FROM SEWARD SELECTED

WASHINGTON, Nov. l9.-Of the nineteen thousand men who were picked from every state and territory a the nation, for candidates for com missions in the second officers train ing camp, not one single man failed O make good. Their period of train ing closes this month and it is an lomccd tonight that each man will get his commission at once, or will be placed on the eligible list to take his rank as fast as vacancies occur In aIl cases the rating of am officer is assured the candidates.
 When the men were chosen for the second camp it was known that spe- .ial care was t0-bc used in making the selection of the men for the training amps. Only men who were almost certain to qualny were to be given the advantage of the special training.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-19
COAL BOAT ARRIVES

Frcjghto Cordova, Capt, Victor WestcrIund, arrived in port yesterday forenoon and first went to the San Juan Fishing company's dock and m- loaded distinatc, then Co the Seward dock The Cordova is discharging 400 tons of coaI 200 tons for the Alaska Transfer company, and 200 tons for Brown & Hawkins. J l.. Gracf had shipment of 200 cases of gasoline and 200 eases Of refined oi. aboard
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-19
WEATHER ALONG R. R.

Gudwood and Mile 52 had rain yos- t.rday and it is spriuk.y today. The average temperature at both places was 3G above. Other places accord ing to the report to z o'clock this morGing was as follows: Anchorage, 2--I7 cloudy; Matanuska 2G-20, clou- dy; King, &O-2l cloudy; Dead Horse Hin, 36-32, cloudy and TaIkeeyua @2- 24, cloudy.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-19

Alaska sent 26 men to second off cc's training camp last August and on the list of the men who have cov- cred themselves with credit age the following:
 W. C. CoIlycr, S. R. Hain and IT,. $. Worcester of Juneau.
 F. M Jardnc, W. l.. Nelson, J. C.. smith, II. B. Sncad and R. A. Wilson, of Thane
 C. R. Homer of TrcadwcII.
 From the Nome district are: R. s.. Follistol and c. H. Berger.
 Anchorage J. E. Powric and Dr. J TT. Wcstclman.
 Seward-E. r. HawIcy and J. C.. LutueI
 A. C. Baldwin of Valdez is in the ranks of the chosen. P. V. Cooper is the other Liscum district officer. boy to win his spurs.
 Royal R. Purcn is tho Skagway
 Interior men included in the con- tngent are J. F.. Anderson, D. B. AL len, A. C. BasteJne, A. J. Hayes, J.. r.. Kcrpcr. F. J. Rcinliug, F. SIczaIl, W. R. Van and Frank J Roche, Jr.
 J. R. Buckley of the Geological Sur vcy service as well as E. J. DaIy of Kotchikan were aItc,natcs. It is not known just what altouates, if any, are i'm camp.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-19

As a conscueucc, the novices have measured up in every way Go the re- quircments and their enthusiasm, added to their natural talents has made the second series of camps great success.
 The rank which will be given the men is nos announced, but it is be- Iicvcd here that many will fare better than licutcnaucics even.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-19

Claude r. Boy'es and Miss Nell Me- mcrvey were married recently at Anchorage. The bride is a Chicago girl and the groom is accountant in the Anchorage telephone company.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-19
STEAMER IS SAFE

SEATTLE, Nov. 19.-The Japanese frcightcr Saikai Mau entered Puget Sound yesterday A wireless report said the Saikai Maru stranded last month on the Japanese coast The name was probably mixed in the wire less report.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-19

Ask your grocerS for Seward Bakery Bread.
 Proof Of labor blanks for sale at Gateway.
 Pearl oil Sl.75 a can at Graefs. If Oyster cocktails at The Branch MEN-Rcod Cotter's Ad today
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-11

With flags flying from practically
every business house and residence IN
the city-many Of them put up wrong
it would be we'll for North Ioakota
people to familiarize themselves with
the rules and regulations for flying the
flag as adopted by the army and navy.
They include the following recon-
mendations:
THE flag must not be marred by
advertisement nor dissertation on the
stage. nor used as part of a costume.
Only for indoor decorations can the
flag be used as a drapery. 1t cannot
cover a bench, table. desk or Q
where anything can be placed upon II.
Outdoors. the flag should always ny
in the breeze, II possible. from a star
or mast. 1t should not be fastened to
the side Of a building, platform or
scaffolding. Bunting or cloth should
be used for outside draping.
Old Glory at the Top.
When state or foreign flags are US
ed together. the United States flag
should he placed on the right.
Flags should be lowered at sun
down and taken i'll. and not allowed to
fly in a storm. Only over the grave
Of Francis Scott Key. composer OF
THE Star Spangled Banner" does the
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-11
CONGRESSMAN HELGESEN

The people of North Dakota will be shocked to learn
of the sudden death of Congressman. H. T. Helgesen of
two weeks ago it was reported that Mr.. Helgesen had
gone to a Washington hospital for an operation for APP
pendcitls. Later it was reported that the operation had
been performed, and that the patients condition was sat
isfactory. Since then 1t has been understood that sat
isfactory progress was made, and that Mr.. Helgesen would
soon be able to attend to his duties. The news of his
death came without warning.
Mr.. Helgesen has long been a resident of North Da-
kota, and his interest in its affairs was lively and contin-
uous. He was the states first commissioner of agricul-
ture and labor. and while until recently he was not again
a candidate for public office, he exhibited at all times
a deep interest in everything pertaining to public service.
Affiliated with the Republican <party during his entire
Republican League, and later the Progressive Republican
League, which stood for a number of policies which have
since been incorporated in our laws.
Mr.. Helgesen had served three full terms In congress,
and was reelected last November. His illness had pre-
vented his Joining with his colleagues in the work Of the
present session. During his service in Washington he
scrupulously attended to the wants Of his constituents and
devoted himself with both earnestness and industry to-
the study of great national questions. His views on some
Of these questions were out of harmony with the views Of
many of his constituents, but those who were unable to
share his opinions conceded his sincerity, and in no case
within The Herald's knowledge, did these differences in
terrupt the cordial relations which existed between Mr..
him.
The suddenness of the death Of Mr.. Helgesen will
recall to many residents Of the state the death Of Hon.
M. N. johnson. United States senator from North Dakota.
who died with like suddenness some eight years ago.
Each man was just entering on a new term of public
service. Each had, at least so far as was publicly known.
been full of health and vigor, And each was cut down
so suddenly as to bring forcefully to the minds Of thou
sands the senderness of the thread by which any Of us re-
tains his hold on this life.