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Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-02
ASKS SEED AND FEED
FOR FARMER OF WEST.
Townley of Nonpartisan League
Urges $5o,ooo,ooo Appro-
priation to Relieve Finan-
cial Condition.
lBy Associated Press.l

Washington, Dec. l.--President A.
c. Townley of the National Nonpar-
tisan league today asked President
Wilson to urge upon congress an
appropriation of $S0000,000 for the
purchase of seed and feed to be sold
at cost to farmers of the northwest,
who, he said, are in financial straits
because of the failure of the cropS in
two successive years.
Mr.. Townley told the president
that the farmers in North Dakota,
Montana, Kansas, Nebraska and parts
of Oklahoma aud Minnesota, whom
he represented, had answered the
country's call for more food by in
creasing their acreage this year and
that the failure of the enlarged crops
had hit them heavily. Added to that,
he said, was a shortage of grass and
feed, which compelled the farmers to
sell their cattle.
During the conference Mr.. Town
ley pledged the president the al
legiance of the northwestern farmers,
declaring that they desired to do
everything within their power to aid
the government in the war.
Before going to the White House,
Mr.. Townley called on Food Ad-
ministrator Hoover and urged his
support of relief measures for the
northwestern farmers,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-02
Latest U. S. Treasury Issue
0utdoes All Previous Ones

Washington, Dec. 1.-The latest
issue of treasury certificates of in
debtedness due next June rs, and re-
ceivable in payment Of income and ex-
cess profits taxes was closed tonight
by Secretary McAdoo when subscrip-
tions had reached about 100000
more than any previous issue.
The entire amount has been sub
scribed within the last nine days since
the issue was announced and books
were closed because ample funds now
arc provided to redeem the $250,000,-
600 certificates due today and other
cash requirements of the treasury in
the immediate future. No definite lin
it was placed on the issue when it was
announced.
Additional certificates will be issued
from time to time with the June ma
turity, Secretary McAdoo announced,
and banks are urged to maintain inter-
est in the certificate scheme of gov.
ernment financing.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-02

You can secure a maid, stenogra-
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Want Ad.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-02
A Free Prescription You Can Have
Filled and Use at Home.

Philadelphia, Pa Victims of eye strain
and other eye weaknesses, and those who
wear glasses, will be glad to know that
according to DR.. Lewis there is real hope
and help for them. Many whose eyes were
failing say they have had their eyes re-
stored by this remarkable prescription and
many who once wore glasses say they have
thrown them away. One man says, after
using it: Il was almost blind. Could not
see to read at all. Now ! can read every
thing without my glasses and my eyes do
not hurt any more. At night they would
pain dreadfully. Now they feel fine all the
time. 1t was like a miracle to me-" lady
who used it says: "The atmosphere seemed
hazy with or without glasses, but after US
ing this prescription for Is days every
thing seems clear. I can read even fine
print without glasses" Another who used
it says: II was bothered with eye strain
caused by oyerworked, tired eyes which in
duced fierce headaches. have worn glasses
for several years both for distance and
work. and without them could not read my
own name on an envelope or the typewriting
on the machine before me. l can do both
now and have discarded my long distance
glasses altogether. / can count the flutter-
ing leaves on the trees across the street
now, which for several years have looked
like dim green blur to me. cannot ex-
press my joy at what It has done for me-"
1t is believed that thousands who. aVear
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-02
Would ImpeaCh Seattle
+ Mayor for Baking Cleanup

Seattle, Wash, Dec. l.-Resolu-
tions calling upon the city council to
impeach Mayor Hiram Gill because
of his alleged laxity in suppressing
vice, were adopted tonight at mass
meeting that filled a large theater.
The action resulted from an order
issued recently by Major-General Fl.
A. Greene, then in command of the
Camp Lewis national army canton
ment. prohibiting soldiers from visit
ing Seattle. General Greene charged
that vice syndicate, employing a
large number of women of the under
world and gamblers was operating in
Seattle.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-02
Doctors Stand Amazed at Power
OF Bon-OptO 10 Make Weak Eyes
Strong-.-According TO DR.. Lewis
Guaranteed TO Strengthen Eyesight 5OS
In One Weeks Time in Many Instances

glasses can now discard them In a reason
able time and multtudes more will be able
to strengthen their eyes SO as to be spared
the trouble and expense of ever getting
glasses. Eye troubles of many descriptions
may be wonderfully benefited by the use of
this prescription. Go to any active drug
store and get bottle of Bon-opto tablets.
Drop one Bon-0pto tablet in fourth of a
glass Of water and let it dissolve. With
this liquid bathe the eyes two to four times
daily. You should notice your eyes clear
up perceptibly right from the start and in
flammation and redness will quickly disap-
pear. If your eyes bother you even little
it is your duty to take steps to save them
now before 1t Is too late. Many hopelessly
blind might have saved their sight il they
had cared for their eyes in time.
Note: Another prominent Physician 10 whom tbe
above article was submitted. sald Yes the Bon
Opto prescription Is truly wonderful eye remedy
Its constituent ingredients are well known TO emf
nent eye specialists and widely prescribed by them
have used 1t very successfully In my practice on
patients whose eyes strained through oyerwoik
or msfit glasses l can highly recommend II in case
of weak, watery, aching smarting. itching. burning
rom exposure TO smoke. SUM- dust wind. It is one
II the very few preparations feel should be kept on
hand for regular use In almost every family" Bon
0pto, referred 10 above, Is not patent medicine
4 secret remedy. IL s an ethical preparation. the
formula being printed on the package The manu-
cent in one weeks time in many instances or refund
the money. II can be obtained from any good drug
gst and Is sold In this city by Sherman 4 McCOn-
neil, c. A. Melcher and other druggists-Ady
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-02
If Grub Is Too High,
Make q "Kick"-InN. Y.

New York, Dec. IA bureau
of complaints where reports Of
over charging by food retailers can
be made by the public, will be es-
tablished in this city, it was an
nounced today after a conference
between John Mitchell. chairman
of the federal food board for4New
York state, and Arthur Williams,
city food administrator. Each COM
plant filed will be investigated.
A kitchen is to be installed at
headquarters of the new state food
board, where experts in prepara-
ton and conservation of food will
give demonstrations to housewives.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-02
Poor Harvests Force France to
Ration Food: Use Bread Cards
(By Associated Press.)


Paris cabinet today approved the Of Victor
regulating distribution of bread Closer
restrictions have become because of insufficient harves and
the limitations o tonnage for mportatons
principle raoning that except agcu
consuming have ration than the
will established for
population and the requision all cereals
sold by weight but the form and weight
bread sold by the but must be made
ordinary article and differ only form and the
of the baking
Pastry shops during of each week and
cooks and coneon forbidden
anything consumption their shops and bakers forbidden
o bake sell pastry. .,
and similar establishments forbid
Restaurants where meals
than 100 bout
pound) each meal The cheaper places may 800
grammes.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-02
SIBERIA ABOUT
TO DECLARE ITS
INDEPENDENCE
Social Revolutionary Extre.
mistS Unite With Lenine in
Support Of Extreme
Policies.
tBy Associated Press.)

London, Dec. IA dispatch from
Petrograd to the Daily Mail says
that Siberia is about to declare its in
dependence. Ministers already have
been appointed and are holding ses-
sions in the governors palace at
Omsk. Considerable popular sympa-
thy is displayed for the movement and
a Siberian flag is flying in many
places
The dispatch says that as result
of the elections to the constituent as
sembly in Petrograd, the Leninites
have won two seats, constitutional
democrats four, the social revolution
extremists two and the other parties
we're not represented owing to the
smalness of their pools.
The correspondent adds that the
social revolutionary extremists are
almost indistinguishable from the Le-
ninites and consequently the extrem-
ist policy will be supported by large
majority
A Russian Communication received
here by wireless announces union
between the All-Russian central exec
utive committee of the council of
workmen's and soldiers delegates with
the executive committee elected by
the All-Russian peasants congress.
AT a united meeting of these bodies
anG the Petrograd council of work
mems and soldiers delegates unani-
nous agreement was reached as to
laws concerning land and peace and
to the law resting control in the
hands of the workmen.
Agree on Representation.
Petrograd, Nov. 30.1The Maxi
malists, with the SOCIAL revolutionaries
of the left and the Minimalist inter-
nationalists have arrived at an agree
ment concerning the organization of
the governing power of Russia.
A peoples council is being formed,
consisting of 100 representatives of
the peasants deputies, II representa-
tives of the army and navy, S. rep
the central executive committee of the
workmen's and soldiers delegates,
100 representatives of the peasants
deputies, II representatives of the
army and navy, 55 representatives of
the trades unions and IS representa-
tives of the railway unions.
Leon Trotsky, the Bolsheviki for
eign minister, speaking at the Smolny
Institute today, said the fact that the
German, emperor has been compelled
to receive representative of Com
nder-in-Chief Krylenko and nego-
tiate with them showed that the Rus
sian revolution had placed its heel on
all the propertied classes of Europe.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-02
Turks Fire Wrecks
Tomb of Samuel

London, Dec. l.-"Turko- Ger
man artillery again made its OBJ
jective the mosque erected on the
traditional site of the tomb of the
prophet Samuel" says the official
communication. This site is held
in equal reverence by Christian,
Mohammedan and Jew. The
minaret has been destroyed by this
bombardment.
"A detachment of 40 men from
an eastern county regiment at
tackled Turkish post on the Nahr-
El-Aujel, held by a garrison of
about 100 men. Fifty Turks were
killed and our detachment brought
in prisoners and a machine gun"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-02
Cuban Sugar Crop to
Ease N. Y. SHORTAGE

New York, Dec. 1.-The bulk of
the new Cuban sugar crop will soon
become available in the New York
market under an agreement reached
today at a conference of the Cuban
Sugar commission and the Interna-
tional Sugar commission, fixing the
base price at $4,90 per 100 pounds.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-02
Expert Railroad Men to
Consider Coal Situation

Pittsburgh, Pa, Dec. 1.-The gen.
eral operating committee of the east
ern, railroads at meeting here today
took further steps toward relieving
the coal shortage in various parts of
the country and in Strengthening out
the congestion on eastern railroads
by the appointment of subcommit-
tee of railroad experts, who will sit at
Cumberland, Nd, and deal at first
hand with the situation which ad-
mittedly is hindering the nations war
effort and acting as depressing
factor on business throughout the
country.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-02
Army Orders

Washington, Dec. 1.-tSpeclai Telegram.)
First Lieutenant Louis A. Cornish, medical
reserve corps. is relieved from duty at the
medical officers training camp, Fort Des
Moines. Ia, and will proceed to his home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
MINERAL POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Literary Digest is now among
the periodicals received.
Some good books have been kindly
given by Mrs A. Riedel.
The librarian wishes to ask that any
one having puzzle pictures or maps nc
longer used in the home will kindly
donate some of these to the library
where the children may find in them
much pleasure. A response to this re-
quest will be greatly appreciated.
One Purpose of Public Library.
If you wish information in the pur-
suit of any study to settle dispute OF
any matter of general information re-
member that the public library has
books where you can find what you de
sire. The librarian is ready and will
ing to assist in finding what you wish
Bear in mind that this is the purpose
of this institution, maintained at pub
lie expense, and get the library habit
IL almost every newspaper are to be
found inquiries, the answers TO which
in many cases might be found in d
nearby library.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
ENTERED INTO REST
Mrs Anthony Huxtable.

Mrs Mary .jacka Huxtable was the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs William
)acka, who were pioneer residents of
Mineral Point. She was born near
Truro, Cornwall, England, July 16,
1888, and died at the home Of her
daughter Mrs G. H. Cox in Janesville.
Wis, January 18, 1917 at the age Of 78
years, months and days. When she
was seven years old her parents came
to Mineral Point and here the Jacka
family grew up and resided for many
years.
In 1856 Mary was united in marriage
to Mr. Anthony Huxtable, an exemplary
citizen. To this union were born twelve
children, of whom seven survive. The
husband and father passed away Janu
ary 20, 1908. The parents and children
were faithful, jealous members of the
Primitive Methodist church and of the
Odd Fellow Bnd Rebekah orders, and
were fruitful in good works.
The sons and daughters who remain
are: Thomas and George S. of Mineral
Point, John and Elias Of LIE Mars, Win
field w. and Mrs Martha Cox Of James,
vile and Mrs w. M. Overton of Doland,
S. D. Two sisters of the decedent are ::
Mrs Jane Paynter and Mrs Emma
Blewett of Mineral Point.
The body of Mrs Huxtable was
brought to the home of her son George
last Friday, and on Saturday with SER
vices conducted by Rev. W. j. G. Bond
was laid to rest in the family lot in
Graceland.
CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to extend thanks to many
friends fol the kind acts and sympathy
extended upon the death of our beloved
mother, Mrs Anthony Huxtable. -
George S. Huxtable for the family.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
THE ANNUAL MASONIC PARTY

held at the Temple Thursday evening,
January IS, 1917, was a great social
success. The attendance was very large,
over 400 being served at the banquet,
which was prepared and served by the
members. The menu was quite elabor
ate and in keeping with those of former
years.
The decorations in the banquet room
consisted of festoons Of red and green,
with red and green electric illumina-
tons; with blooming plants on the
tables.
The celebrated Hatch harp orchestra
of GAINESVILLE furnished music for the
banquet, program and the dance, and
was highly satisfactory.
A number of out of town visitors were
present and joined in the festivities.
The local Masonic bodies are at the
present time in a very fourishing con
d'tion. The past year has shown a
wonderful growth; and the outlook is
most promising.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
LODGED 595 TRAMPs.
Farmer Adheres to Custom Established
by His Grandfather.

Farmer Adheres to Custom Established
by His Grandfather.
Allentown, Pa.-NOt all the tramps
are spending the winter at the Berks
and Lancaster county almshouses, ac-
cording to reports made public by Hen
ry Heft, a farmer near the town, who
since the first Of the year has provided
lodgings to 595 tramps in his barn, an
increase of fifteen tramps over the
same period last year. Only one wo-
man was given lodging.
Near the barn is fine grove, and
during the summer a good many sleep
under the trees. Here Heft has pro-
vided fireplace, and in a wash boiler
they made their coffee Heft never
gives them full meal, but if they
agree to do their own cooking he often
hands them potatoes, flour, salt, pep
per and other necessaries.
Mr.. Heft says it has been the custom
of his father and grandfather to pro
vide lodging to the tramps and that for
the hundred years that the farm has
been in the Heft family no tramp was
turned from their barn and that they
never had any trouble with them.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
CASTE AND THE MOP.
Kind of Cleaner Americans Must Make
For India Trade.

Seattle, Wash.-Caste among the ma
tives Of India has a serious effect on
the mop market This is one Of the
observations made by Charles Dupuy,
salesman for the manufacturer of a
patent mop, who has returned from a
three years tour of the orient and AT
rica.
The mop which Mr.. Dupuy vends
may be used for cleaning the wall or
cleaning the floor. In India, however.
it can be used for but one of these pur-
poses. The sweeper who cleans the
stone floors of the dwellings squats on
his launches and wields a rude broom,
raising considerable dust. When bro
ken away from this 2,0OO-year-old habit
be takes kindly to the patent mop.
But the native servant who dusts the
walls will not touch the mop used by
the sweeper, who is inferior in caste.
In order to get around this custom,
Mr.. Dupuy sold a three cornered mop
to the sweeper and a round mop to
the duster The duster in this way OBJ
tanned an article of different appear
ance to the sweeper's, and unpolluted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
THE MINERAL POINT
HIGH SCHOOL
uIIIHuIIuHIIIIITIIIIUTlnIHIIIIInII

The second semester Of the school
year began Monday, January 22 Inc
morning was spent in registering tor
various classes. The new courses
offered are Physiology, English History
Commercial Law and Sophmore book :
keeping.
Mr. Rood was at school for short
time Monday afternoon. This IS the
first time he has been out for several
weeks.
On account Of Charles Paynter's i'll
ness this week, Mr. Shubert is acting as
fireman and Josiah Paynter is taking
care Of the other work about the build l.
ing.
After much difficulty on account OF
the great abundance Of snow, MISS
Co7zens returned from Madison Mon
day noon.
Miss Leila Huxtable, post graduate
student, Lawrence Temby, Joseph Padon
and Willie Schmitz, have withdrawn
from school.
The mid year examinations for the
various classes Of the high school were
held Wednesday afternoon and Thurs
day and Friday Of last week.
Because Of poor department and
irregular attendance several students
we've unable to be exempt from final
examinations.
The following students were exempt
in four subjects: Elmore Hendra,
Margaret Manley, Frances Meserole,
Loretta Bottoms, Margaret Unger,
Alma Richards, Gladys Treweek,
Bessie Allen, Dorcas Jacka, Florence
Ross, Alma Grimm. George Bliss, Vera
jackson, Fred Jeuck, Marion Penhalle-
gon; in three subjects, Frances Jellitfe,
Ida GoeIz, Walter Horn, Alfred LuddeE,
Charles Morgan, Raymond erase,
Agnes Daum. Whynita Frieden, Gynith
Gribble, Merl Gribble, John Parmley,
Eunice Paynter, Alice Crist, Robert
Lawinger, Retta Campton, Max De
muth, Laverne Fitzsimmons, Florence
Fowler, Gladys league, Agnes Mauger,
Willard johnson. Walter Johnson,
Helen Gerlach, Irene McMurrough,
Elgie Tomlin, Mona Kirst, Minnie
Clark. Gertrude erase, Marguerite
Hupperts, and Thelma Richards.
There were 19 students exempt in
two subjects and thirty in one subject
only.
Miss Reudebusch is pleased to an
nounce that there were no failure in the
American History class. The American
History students have completed their
first semester topics.
Monday evening, January 10, the
German club held its first meeting at
the home of Miss Florence Ross and
spent very enjoyable evening.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25

states to get uniform laws i'll dealing
with the dope" problem. 1T would"
he says, "estabish a legislative, medi-
cal and sociological precedent that
would give this country for the first
time the primacy it ought to have in
asking other countries to join with us
once and for all in terminating this
evil
"My findings have shown said Mr..
Towns, that not more than 10 per
cent of those afflicted with the drug
habit are entitled to use drugs contin-
uously because of physical disability.
We are sacrificing 80 per cent of those
who could be we'll and normal without
the drug to alleviate the suffering of
those few incurable PERSONS
In his pamphlet to congress Mr.
Towns points out that one of the great
law is that drug taker Or any person
purporting to be a drug taker can have
just as many physicians prescribing
Cor him as he may see fit. Further
more he may demand as much of the
drugs as he desires.
'"The doctor does not have to find out
whether the person is a confirmed drug
taker," says Mr. Towns. Gle can take
the mans word for it and prescribe
just what the patient asks for. A few
such patients could virtually corner
the habit forming drug market and if
they wanted to do so could establish
themselves in the habit forming drug
business
Restriction in the sale of hypodermic
syringes to purchase on physicians
prescription only and the restriction Of
the manufacture and sale of opiates to
the crude opium, to laudanum and
paregoric are suggested as means Of
meeting the habit forming drug prob
lem. Mr.. Towns calls attention to the
manner in which the habit of using
drugs is frequently brought on by the
consumption of patent medicines and
''proprietaries.' In suggesting that the
use of opiates be restricted to crude
opium. laudanum and paregoric he
said physician should be held to a
strict accounting of all these he pre-
Scribes or administers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Marqaret M. Teasdale.

The Daily New Orange, California,
Of recent date thus records the death of
grandchild of former Mineral Point
people, family highly esteemed in
this community.
The death of little Margaret M. Teas
dale, two year old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs Theodore A. Teasdale, who reside
near Anaheim, took place at 3:45 a. IN.
today, bringing deep grief to the fami-
ly and their many friends in this city.
The little one passed away at the
Anaheim sanitarium. She had just
passed through an operation for the
removal of a safety pin from her stom
ach and in her weakened condition fell
a victim to pneumonia.
Little Margaret was two years and
two months old. She was a grand
daughter of John Teasdale of this city.
A sweet lovable child, she will be
sincerely mourned by all.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
FREE WEATHER FORECAST

The telephone company has made
arrangements with the United States
Weather Bureau for receiving weather
forecasts by telegraph daily except
Sundays. This forecast usually covers
period of from "a to 36 hours in
advance and is of considerable value to
the public especially in the rural
districts. Any patron and others who
may be interested may get this in
formation free of charge each day after
about 8 80 d. IN. by calling the informa-
ton operator. Subscribers to the
Powell exchange, Waldwick and Jones
dale exchanges may also receive this
information free by calling the infOrma
ton operator. 1t is hoped that the
public will make use of this service for
it is very dependable in a large
majority Of cases.
MINERAL PoINr TELEPHONE Co.
E. l.. HARTMAN, Manager.