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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-16
Wisconsin Leads
Sister States in
SilO Building
By a Nebraska

I was raised on a dairy farm in
southern Wisconsin where we kept q
large herd of Jerseys and MIXED from
20 TO 80 cows.
My father was a man much ahead OF
his time in matters pertaining to Sclen-
tific agriculture and from my earliest
recollection he was experimenting ana
studying the subject Of best ratlonS,
best methods Of milk production and
the growing of forage.
Sees First SIo in Madison.
About thirty years ago, he began
TO talk to us boys about a SlO, and
while there were no SiloS in our neigh
borhood, the experiment station at
Madison had been using one for two or
three years.
During the summer of 1886 we de-
cided to build Il hOurded-up SilO and
put it inside Of the barn. This was
constructed in rather a rude way, by
6's were set up between the square
framing of the barn and flooring nailed
crosswise, with tar paper between.
Two layers Of this flooring were used.
The Silo as | remember it, was some Is
feet square and about 20 feet high.
Proved a Good Buy Early.
We used the large Southern corn
which did not mature in Wisconsin, but
grew to a great height and contained
much foliage. This corn must have
gone at least 10 tons per acre. In or
der to test the silage, we fed it to both
cows and horses and q bunch of steers.
To balance the corn silage, which my
father knew was high in carbohydrates,
we used cottonseed meal, at that time
very cheap product. This ration
along with oat straw, constituted the
bulk of the feed
At the end of the feeding season, we
found that we fed our animals with
greater economy than ever before, in
spite of the fact that much silage
snoiled in the rude Silo we had con-
structed, for in the corners the silage
nodded, as we had the diameter too
large to allow feeding off the entire
surface each day.
Takes SiEo Gospel to Minnesota.
We ngureu at thal ulhe we coulu
save nearly 10 cents pound on the
PRODUCTION of butter with the silo, and
nur steer-feeding experiment resulted
In $3.50 saved for each hundred
mounds of live weight. Soon after this
we moved to Minnesota, and there at
the experiment station, my father
some twenty-five years ago, built his
first stave silo.
1t is interesting to note that this silo
"a still standing and in good repair. II
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-16

has been filled every year and some
seasons the silage was carried over
until the summer months.
Nebraska "FoIIoWs Suit"
In 1896 | went to the Nebraska eX-
pertinent station and there used a
square silo, something like the one we
had on our old farm. At the station l
was able to test the value of the silage
and through the splendid results OBJ
tanned, l began to advocate the silO,
both at Farmers Institutes and at
dairy meetings. This was some eight
cen years ago and do not wonder that
the Nebraska farmers were inclined to
laugh at me advocating such a Struc-
ture at that time, especially by what
they would term very young man. In
1900, I put up stave silo at the new
dairy barn. This is now standing and
in good condition. It is Is by 30 and
has been filled IA seasons.
fed silage successfully to the calves
and young stock Of all kinds. 1t made
a balanced ration when fed with al
falfa hay and greatly lowered the cost
Of feeding at the same time giving
succulent, appetizing feed.
I found with dry summers and high
priced land the pasture problems
could best be solved by the silo so we
fed silage both winter and summer to
our 40 COWS. This herd of 40 cows
made a splendid record. Among them
were animals which produced 10000
pounds of milk per year and we often
exceeded 400 pounds Of butter per cow
per year for the entire herd.
Thirty Years Proves Worth.
I have seen the coming of the silo
and am glad to say have taken an ac-
tive part in its Introduction. / now can
see where millions of dollars are being
saved by this equipment, and in the
near future we will be able, through
this silo, to produce butter and beef
cheSper than ever before. 1t will slim
ulate the stock interests and will tend
to make q prosperity which we are all
looking for. With 80 years experience
with the silo, am more than ever en-
Unused over its splendid results.
The silo is an economic equipment,
and should be used on any farm where
live stock is fed. 1t will tend to pro-
duce butter and beef at a lower cost.
1t will make possible the saving of all
the corn plant. Without it nearly half
is wasted. 1t will make possible the
carrying of so per cent more live stock
on the farm without purchasing addi-
tional forage. 1t will defy competi-
ton with other lands in the production
of stock aud stock products. 1t will
stimulate the dairy industry and great
ly encourage the production of beef. 1t
will feed economically, colts and
horses not at hard work. 1t Is In keep
ing with good stock farming and the
man who does not use silo is handi-
capped and cannot compete with the
,silo keeper.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-16
FRATERNAL DAY AT STATE FAIR
WILL Be BIG AS STATE DAY
immense Fraterna City to Be Established on the Fair
Grounds, Each Order Maintaining Separate Head
quarters-Drl Competitions to Be Held Tuesday
Night, Sept. l1-Fraternal Congress Committee Is In
Charge.

accommodations for fraternalists, an
Guiding a lunch.
Drill competitions will be conducted
in the big Stock Judging pavilion
Tuesday night, and it is expected that
several fraternal leaders of national
reputation will speak during the pro
gram Of drill competitions.
There also will be an immense pa
rade Of fraternalists Friday night dur
ing the night program in front Of the
grand stand, each order being repre-
sented by a float.
Fraternal organizations are planning
to make Fraternal Day of value to
them as well as of value to the State
Fair. They intend the day as sort
Of rallying time for consideration OF
fraternal matters, and it is understood
that number Of fraternal orders in
tend to hold state or national cOnven-
lions in Milwaukee during State Fair
Week, Sept. 10 to Is.
Bureaus to provide rooms and other
accommodations for fraternalists dur
ing their stay will be maintained both
in the downtown district In Milwaukee
and Oh the Fair grounds.
Fraternal Day was established In
1916. 1t is expected that a Fraternal
Building will rise on the Fair grounds
some day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-16
WOMEN'S WAR WORK
From the Extension Division Of the
University of Wisconsin.

! Sir Granting the truth of your recent con-
tention that play is essential to the mainten,
| ance of our mental stability and vigor, main
tain that work is equally important to the
| average American woman. And, at last, we
have an economic world whose need of workers
| comedies with the needs of our bodies and
minds.
Industry needs workers and people need to be
industrious Today the factories and farms
| and printing companies are not turning of
workers and applicants. The old sign, 'All
Positions Are Filled" is covered with dust; the
Help Wanted sign is working over time We
are no longer harassed by the sight of scantily
clad men and women travelling from door to
door in quest of work. We pitied these crea-
| lures wi b starving bodies. Work may be a
factor in saving us from the fate of being
equally pitiable with starving minds.
We need work for the same reasons that we
need play: to keep our minds healthy and
active; to divert US from agonizing worry over
our sons, our husbands and our brothers at the
front. We need diversion-and diversion of
play alone viii not suffice. Work. active and
absorbing, will prove our mainstay in the strain
which we who remain at home must undergo
We need more than a few hours a day of
knitting or bandage- rolling; we need steady,
relentless work, work which will leave US so
bodily and mentally weary at night that we
cannot dream. Work is one of the best balms
for the harassed mind.
Our country is in crying need of workers;
she needs vast army OF producers to make
food and clothes and ammunition for ourselves
and orr allies Rv answering her need we may
help defeat two enemies; the enemy abroad
and our own insidious, home enemy worry.
ndefinable needs energy. and the capacity to
do increase with exercise. Let US, unless we
have wholesome, constructive ideas to offer the
world, turn VI strength from purposeless re-
fit ctiOn to a mater ial existence of work and
sleep and play.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-16

Milwaukee. Aug. Is. = Fraternalists
Of Wisconsin, under direction Of a COM
mittee Of the Wisconsin Fraternal
League, Of which John ". Brown of
Stevens Point is secretary, will have a
big day at this years State Fair.
Fraternal Day will be Tuesday,
Sept. II.
All fraternal organizations in the
Badger State have combined to make
this even bigger than State Day, which
will be Sept y. The committee has
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-16

The value and need of a newspaper In the
household was never greater than at the present
time The great war in Europe is now halfway
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 the
United States, willing or unwilling, is compel
ed to take part. No intelligent person can ig
more such issues.
THE THRICE-A-WEEK WORLDS regular
subscription price is only s1.0O per year, and
this pays for 156 papers. We offer this un-
equalled newspaper and The Iowa County
Democrat together for one year for $500.
papers is $2.25.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-16

been working on promotion plans for
many weeks, and the response it is re-
ceiving is more than encouraging.
There will be Fraternal City front
ing on the main street of the Fair
grounds. At the entrance to Fraternal
City there Will be a general office for
the committee, and in the city each Or
ganization will maintain a headquar-
ters all week. There will be special
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-16
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, 1917-08-16
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, 1917-08-16
Dwelling House For Sale

The Nicholas Wagner homestead on
Mineral street in the first ward. A moderate
sized house in 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, 1917-08-16

open country among the corn fields, or
on the pleasant Village street, is com
ing to be an economic and social fac
tor in rural development.
Hope, optimism, the silver lining to
every cloud, socializing the children,
leading man to man and neighbor
toward neighbor' Wisconsin
country church deserves the best of
thought and attention.
The needs and aspirations of rural
churches are SET forth in Wisconsin
bulletin No. 27S THE Country Church,
an Economic and Social Force" writ
ten by c. J. Ga!pin of the College of
Agriculture. If resident of Wiscon-
sin, write 10 the agricultural expert
ment station, University of Wisconsin,
Madison, and q copy will be sent to
you.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-16
STATE FAIR HELP FIGURES.

To guard the State Fair
grounds requires nearly 200 men
all week. Over fifty ticket sellers
and takers are necessary. 1t re-
quires nearly 1000 employees in
all capacities to run the fair.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-16
For Sale---A Good Nine Room House

in the 1st 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, 1917-08-16
R EAL ESTATE
Buy Property in Mineral Point.

Property will be listed and advertised for
sale In this column free of charge for advertis-
either by this agency or by the owner or other
parties the usual commission will be charged.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-16
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, 1917-08-16
Socialists at Stockholm Sept. 9.

OOSIdI'oto at OLONNIIOIII OCPI. .,
Stockholm, Aug. THE date of the
international socialist conference to
be held in this city has been definitely
fixed for Sept. 9.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-16

Leaves on Tall Trees.
Trees that grow the highest have the
most pointed leaves.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-16
THE THRICE-A-WEEK EDITION OF
The new YORK WORLD
in 1917

in 1917
Practically a Daily at the Price
of a Weekly. No other News
paper in the world gives SO
much at so low a price.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-16

Wisconsin farmers are not only
breeding good corn and, purebred live
stock, but they are earnestly striving
to make their community and personal
lives broader and better
The Farmers church, situated in the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-23
MAS0NS TO PROTEST PRESENCE
OF CATHOLIC SECRET ORDER

ATLANTA, Ga, August 23.-Atlanta
Masons, it is understood, are preparing
to enter protest with the war de
partment against the order denying
them the privilege of erecting a Ma
sc4ic hall and recreation room for the
soldiers who will be trained at Camp
Gordon. Hundreds of these men will
be trained at Camp Gordon Hundreds
o. these men will be Masons, some Will
be Masons desiring to take higher de-
grees, and others will be sons of Ma
sons. The Masonic bodies of Atlanta
planned to eXpend $4,000 on a hall
where Masons could meet, and where
various forms of recreation and amuse-
ment approved by the government
could be provided
On submitting their plan to the war
department they We're astounded to re
ceive the information from Adiutant-
General H. G. / barnard that THE sec
rotary Of war desires me to inform you
that no organization will be allowed on
the grounds, except the Young Men,
Christian Association and the Knights
of Columbus"
Of course the Masons had nothing
to say regarding the Y. NJ. c. A. work
that being a Protestant organization
but the thing that took their breat'
away was the information that tht
Knights of Columbus would be per
mitted to establish a hall on tbs
grounds. Everyone knows that the
Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Sc
cret order to which only Catholics ar,
eligible, while no Catholic can join tbs
Nasons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-23
NEW WEAPON FOR AMERICAN
SOLDIERS SERVING IN FRANCE

ATLANTA, Ga, August 23.-It is
said that new and terrible short
range weapon will be used by Ameri-
can soldiers in hand-to-hand fightins
in France, and they will be trained
with the weapon in the great canton
ments located in Columbia, Augusta
Atlanta, Macon, Montgomery and other
Southern cities
The weapon is known as the knucklo
knife and is for closeup trench fight
ing. 1t has a framework resembling
the old-fashioned brass knucks, out
lawed in practically all states, and
built into this framework is a deadly
knife about eight inches in length.
The soldier can use the knuckle
knife in connection with the bayonet
After parrying the thrust of an an
tagonist, which he turns with his rifle
barrel, the soldiers right hand, still
grasping the rife butt, is thrust for
fard, plunging the knife into his an
tagonist's vitals
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-23
The N'KIA5T9Y STUDIO
RELIEVED
RHEUMATICS
RECOMMENDING "NEUTRONE PRE-.
SCRIPTI0N 99'

Since the introduction of 'Neutrone
Prescription SO" Rheumatic sufferers
nc longer fear the changeabla winter
weather This new combination has
many heretofore incurables on its re-
lieved list
"Neutrone Prescription 80" is differ
ent from others in that it treats rheu
matism as a disease of the blood AMI
by its general action eliminating rheu-
matte conditions. It's effect is immed-
late as well as lasting without any de
pressing after effects.
The whole system is benefited
lame, stiff and inhamed joints disap-
pear where other remedies have failed
1t helps Nature restore the blood to
its natural, healthy condition in its
positive action re-supplying what Ma
ture fails to supply fast enough. Mai
orders filed soc and $10O the bottle
For sale by Howel's Pharmacy
Americas, Ga. and leading druggists
everywhere.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-23
MAY SCATTER RANK
SEED IN GERMAN FIELDS

PARIS, August 23.-It might have
been thought that nothing new remain
ed to be attempted in aerial warfare,
but the French aviation authorities are
considering an idea, first suggested by
the celebrated pilot, Yedrines, Of
throwing seeds of that Troublesome
weed, couch-grass (known to farmers
Jas squitch or quitch), over the cult
waited land in Germany
It is asserted that it would be an
easy matter for an aeroplane to carry
800 pounds of the seed and let it fall
on fields where corn, beet, or potatoes
are planted, and that, if a supply IS
not available, scientists would not take
long to raise it in sufficient quantity
to send a thousand of the aeropianes
which France is expecting at an early
date from the United States, over Ger
manys crops.
The possibility of dropping seeds OF
some rapidly growing form of mush-
room fungus or even germs of phylloX-
era is also under consideration.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-23
TURKS |SSU|hG
.QUAN Titles Of
WORTHLESS MONEY

CAIRO, Egypt, Aug. 22.-The paper
money issued by the Turkish govern
ment is not popular in Palestine. Since
its issue it has steadily declined in
value, and as the native of Palestine
has an international reputation for
discrimination in matters of fiannce, it
is not easy to hoodwink the people as
tic the real worth of the greenback cur,
rency
The governor, Jemal Pasha, recently
mas issued some rather peculiar procla
nations insisting that this rise in tht
local rate of exchange is due to "the
evil practice of boarding real money
and that therefore the practive OF
boarding must cease. The proclama-
tons declares that paper money AMI
specie must and shall be equal in
value, and to enforce this somewhat
arbitrary adjustment of financial values
he states that:
| IF our hope to have this adjustment
| peaceably effected is disappointed and
: il by the fifteenth instant articles OF
any kind, whether food or otherwise
cannot be purchased with paper at eX
actly the same rate as cash, l shall
proceed to deport from the vilayets OF
! Aatolia and Roumelia every tenth man
with his family, of the persons speci-
fed above local bankers, headmen, and
! leading citizens The selection will
be made by lot In the execution OF
this deportation no exception will b.
made in favor Of the managers of OF
toman and German banks"
This drastic method has certain oh
vious advantages for the Turk, for the
accusation of hoardinf and manipulate
ling the exchange lies not so much
against the individual as against the
whole community
In any case it is probable that before
the governor is through, the bulk OF
the inhabitants will be reduced to
restitution Massacre by famine or by
the sword, death upon the road to exile
will fall upon many, and while the eX-
/ change rate will not be restored, any
body who possesses a coin comes I'm
der the charge of boarding and is like
ny to suffer.
The people Of a half-dozen races and
creeds come under this modern Turk
fish version Of "YcU" money or your
life
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-23

I NJ. G. Statham, of Dawson, was in
the city this afternoon.
There's Many Fool" burlesque
on "A Fool There Was a Fox comedy
Opera House tomorrow, Friday. Char
IEe Chaplin in The Rink" a return
date 23-1t
d. R. Slappey went up to Anderson
Iwne to spend the afternoon with the
home folks.
Let US do your developing Murray'a
Pharmacy. 23-1t
Miss Mary Davenport left this after,
noon for Macon, where she will visit
for a few days, going thence to Ashe-
vile, \. c.. where she win spend some
time.
r. S. Voolfolk, Of Fort Valley, who
has been the guest Of his daughter
Mrs. Lee NJ. Hansford for ady or two
returned home this afternoon.
George and Albert Billingrath, of At,
lanta, arrived this afternoon and are
the guests of their uncle, E. B. Coun-
ell and family, for few days.
DR.. ]. R. Statham left this afternoon
for Sylvester, on a professional visit
Miss Minnie Tye. who has been
spending the past two or three weeks
with relatives in Georgetown, Ga, and
Enfaula, Ala, arrived home this after
noon.
Ernest Simpson, of smithyille, is in
the city today.
owen Gardner, who has been visiting
bis grandmother, Mrs. V, H. Marschel,
n Kirkwood, arrived this afternoon, ac-
compounded by Mrs. Marechel, and
went to his home at Plains.
Robert King, Of Preston, came up
to-day from Albany, where he had been
on business.
L. j. Blalock returned home this
afternoon from Macon, where he hal
been on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-23
NOTICE.

The Athens Business School, will
open in the Bell Studio Sept 3rd;
night classes will be conducted three
times week. If you are contemplat-
ing joining class, make your arrange
ments as soon as possible, as there
will be preliminary work that can be
done at home before school opens. Call
or write T K. ,.;oCary, care Cawood
House. 8-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-23
the STANDARD
95e TO ISe CURTAIN
SCRIM AT II Lee.

35e TO ISc CURTAIN
SCRIM AT IL Lee.
Novelty and hemstitched borders,
white, cream and ecru, SO inches
wide.
Yy0MEN'S $3.50 WAISTS AT use.
Made of soft cotton and silk mixed
materials; all colors; white and
black, sizes So to as
PRETTY CAMISOLES AT soc.
Shoulder straps are of lace insertion
body of imported lace insertion and
fine lingerie; sizes SO to A.
TURKISH TOWELS
22x44 INCHES 25c.
Generous size, 22x44 inches; values
that you will not be able to duplicat:
later.
EXTRA HEAVY COTTON
FLANNEL AT 15c.
At the rate cotton goods are going
you will see this very grade sell for
25c before Xmas. Buy all you can use
L1llS Winter AON
REMNANTS YARD WIDE
SHEETINGS Zoe.
The value Of these goods in full
pieces is 15c yard. These are desirable
lengths, to 20 yard pieces.
46-INCH ORGANDY soc.
Fine, smooth imported Organdy, for
ty-six inches wide-you can't match il
for the price.
MEMS S1.0O and SIPS
MADRAS SHIRTS S5e.
Correct styles for fall; made of fast
coIored madras cloth, soft and laun-
dered cuffs.
MEMS soc UNDERWEAR AT 35c.
3 OF striped Nainsook; knee drawers
athletic shirts; sizes "a to A
ARMOUR'S TOILET SOAP
. CAKES FOR SC.
White floating soap, full size cakes
limit 10 cakes to one customer at the
price,
TMP0RTED LINEN SHEETING 9Sc.
Linen Sheeting, guaranteed 80 inches
and worth $3.50; suitable for suits
skirts and middies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-23
Cultivate Little Courtesies.

There is saying that it is the Tit
tie foxes that spoil the vines" that Is,
the little annoyances that eat into the
raw of existence. With truth we may
add that in as great a measure the lit.
tie courtesies help to build character
and Increase the joys OF living.