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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
LARGEST AMERICAN CATS.
Jaguars Are Bigger but Less Fierce
Than African Leopards.


The jaguar. or Eel tigre." as it is gen.
orally known throughout Spanish
America, 10 the largest and handsom-
est of American cats. It's size and deep
yellow color, profusely marked with
black spots and rOsettes, give it close
resemblance to the African leopard. 1t
is, however, heavier and more pow
erful animal.
In parts of the dense tropical forest
of South America coal black jaguarS
occur, and while representing merely a
color phase, they are supposed to be
much fiercer than the ordinary animal.
Although so large and powerful, the
iagular has none Of the truculent feroc-
ity of the African leopard. During
the years l spent in it's country, mainly
In the open, | made careful inquiry
without hearing Of single case where
one had attacked human beings.
In one locality on the Pacific coast
Of Guerrero | found that the harder
natives had an interesting method OF
hunting the tiger" during the mating
mrfod. At such times the male has the
habit of leaving its lair near the head
Of q small canyon in the foothills early
in the evening and following down the
canyon for some distance, at Intervals
uttering a subdued roar.
On moonlight nights at this time the
hunter places an expert native with
short wooden trumpet near the mouth
of the canyon to initiate the tigers
cali as soon as it is heard and to re-
peat the cry at proper intervals. After
placing the caller the hunter ascends
the canyon several hundred yards and,
gun in hand, awaits the approach OF
the animal.
The natives tell many amusing tales
of the sudden exit of untried hunters
when the approaching animal unexpect-
edly uttered it's roar at close quarters.
p. w. Nelson in National Geographic
Magazine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
A FLYING Start.

AS the result of lectures administer
ed to him by both his father and the
young woman Of his choice, certain
yhnng man decided to turn over new
leaf and show some interest In bust
ness.
"Well. Molly" said he to the girl one
evening. Il am really going into bust
ness in earnest. Made beginning al
ready today"
"Good!' exclaimed Molly. And
what was the nature of your start?"
81 ordered my tailor to make me a
business Suit"-New York Times.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
DUMAS HAD HIS REVENGE.
He Found Fine Prize For the Friend
Who Insulted Him.

He Found a Fine Prize For the Friend
Who Insulted Him.
Alexandra Dumas the elder, the
great novelist, had, as is well known,
some black blood in his veins and was
of an unforgiving If not almost cruel
nature
In his earlier days Dumas received a
dire insult from one whom be called
his friend. To the surprise Of all who
knew him, Alexandra took no apparent
notice of the wrong. but instead ap-
nlied himself to looking carefully after
the welfare of his supposed friend.
He took with him into society, intro
duced him there, presented him there
and so continued for three years, at
the end of which time he stood as
"best man" at his friends marriage.
The wedding feast being concluded,
Alexandra Dumas was leaving the
house when an acquaintance joined
him and as they walked along said:
II have often wished to say how
have wondered at your great kindness
to M. x, whom we have just seen
married You have the most fOrgiving
nature that have ever met with. He
insulted you grossly some years ago,
and yet ever since you have devoted
yourself to his happiness and at last
assisted him to get married"
That's it precisely" remarked Du-
mas slowly, with a sinister chuckle. II
f1atter myself that l have given him the
most furious and lynx eyed mother-in-
law in France."-London Telegraph.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
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TO PRESERVE WOOD sILos.

i To prospective purchasers of
y stave silos the United States de-
y partment Of agriculture gives the
y following hints: OF the various !
4 preservatives in general use !
y good grade of. coal tar creosote
y is very satisfactory for preserv- !
y ing timber Superficial methods, !
y however, such as applying with !
y a brush, dipping in the preserva- !
y tive or spraying. are not suffi- !
y cient. !
y By far the best method is to !
Y have the slaves treated with the !
y preservative in a closed retort !
y under pressure, and when so !
y treated they should last indel-
y nitely. Those considering the :
y purchase of treated silos should !
y investigate the methods used !
y and, if greatest permanence is !
y desired, should choose only ma :
y terial that has received a thor !
y ough pressure treatment. !
y !
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
SIoan's Liniment For Stiff


Rheumatic pains and aches gets into
the joints and muscles, making every move
ment torture. Relieve your suffering with
Sloan's Liniment; it quickly penetrates with
out rubbing, and soothes and warns yours sore
muscles The congested blood is stimulated to
action; single application will drive out the
pain. Sloan's Liniment is clean, convenient
and quickly effective, it does not stain the
skin CT clog the pores. Get bottle to-day at
your Druggist, 25c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Prefers ChamberIain's.

''In the course of a conversation with
Chamberlain Medicine Co.'s representative
today, we had occasion to discuss in general
way the merits of their different preparations.
At his suggestion take pleasure in expressing
my estimation Chamber lain's Cough Rene
dy I have family of six children and have
used this remedy in my home for years. [
consider it the only cough remedy on the mar
ket, as have tried nearly all kinds. Earl c..
Ross, Publisher Hamilton County Republican
News, Syracuse, Kan.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Painful Coughs Relieved.

DR.. Kings New Discovery is a
soothing, healing remedy for coughs and colds
that has stood the test of nearly fifty years.
For that cough that strains the throat and saps
the vitality try DR.. Kings New Discovery.
The soothing pine balsams and mild laxative
ingredients soon drive the cold from the
system. Have bottle on hand for winter
colds, Group, grippe and bronchial affections.
At your Druggist, SOC.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Try Something Else.

If you don't like a thing and you
cannot help it, forget all about it and
go about something else. Some people
spoil their lives because of something
they cannot remedy. The failure fills
their hearts with regrets and enmities
and leaves their lives q swampy waste.
Failures of this kind give place to good
deeds if they are rigidly used.-Co
lumbus Journal
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
To Clean Hair Brushes.

To clean hair brushes take a cup
full Of cornmeal and fill the brush rub
bling gently with the hand. AS it alb
serbs the grease and dirt shake it
Out and use fresh meal till the brush
is cleaned thoroughly. This is bet
ter than ammonia. as there is no wa
ter to injure or loosen the back Of
the brush.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Don't Let Skin Troubles Spread.

Red, pimply skin that itches and
burns is embarrassing, and gets worse if ne
elected, Bad skin is social handicap and a
constant source of worry. Correct it at once
with DR. Hobson's Eczema Ointment. This
healing ointment kills the germ, soothes the
irritation and quickly restores your skin to
normal. For babies suffering the tortures Of
eczema, or for grown ups who have long fought
chronic skin ailments. DR.. Hobson's Eczema
Ointment is a guaranteed remedy. At your
Druggist. Soc
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Gentle Sarcasm.

A woman had forgotten to order
meat for dinner. She rushed to the
telephone, called the meat market
from memory and did not inquire who
was talking when some one answered
with the usual "Hello!"
t'Have you any brains?" the woman
demanded.
"AlaS, no." the voice at the other end
Of the line replied. Il am only poor
teacher. Indianapolis News.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Are Your Sewers Cloqaed?

The bowels are the sewerage system
of the body. You can we'll imagine the result
when they are stopped up as is the case in con-
stipation. AS purgative you will find Cham
berlain' S Tablets excellent. They are mild and
gentle in their action They also improve the
digestion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
All at Your Serv;ee.

All the books in :A3 great p':b!ic IL
braries are yours, if you can read
them. All the l:Hi:.tings in the great
galleries arc yours, if you can enjoy
them. Legal ownership could only en-
able you to prevent others from using
them or empower you to give them up
for money.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Mandy's Compliment.

The morning after the coming-Out
party, Mandy, the cook, thus greeted
the young girl for whom it was
given: Miss Annie, yo' sho' did look
sweet las night Ny, hardly knowed
yo'! Dey wasn't thing erbout yO'
dat looked natchel !''-Youth's Com
paniOn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
His Method,

''In writing a play" we asked the
successful dramatist, "do you develop
the plot first or do you simply start
with the first act and let the plot de-
velop itself" "The very first thing !
do" he replied, "is to submit my con-
tract with the manager to the best
lawyer can find"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Improved Fence Wire Stretcher.

An improved fence wire stretcher
has been designed which an operator
can adjust as to position with one
hand while with the other he is rotat
ing the drum on which the wire is
wound. The drum is supported by
rectangular iron frame, one side Of
which is slightly concaye. An adjacent
side projects at right angle to the
curved side, thereby forming a recess
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Thouchtful.

Jean, three and Il half, was going
through the cemetery with Aunt Matt
tie and noticed magnolia wreath
upon new grave. Evidently familiar
with shining leaves Of the milliner she
said, "Auntie, Is that wreath off the
hat of the lady who is buried down
there?'
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Soon Over His Gold.

Everyone speaks we'll of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy after having used it. Mrs
George Lewis, Pittsfeld, N. Y, has this to say
it: Last winter my little boy, five
years old, was sick with a cold for two or three
weeks doctored him and used various cough
medicines but nothing did him much good until
I began using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
He then improved rapidly and in few days
was over his cold.''
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Deafeninq.

HIM meditated the manager. 80
you claim to have every qualification
OF @ first class actor"
well" returned Jefferson Hamlet,
perhaps l ought to mention the fact
that / am slightly deaf. the result Of
so much applause. you know."-New
York Times.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
When Giving Castor Oil.

The disagreeable taste of castor oil
may be concealed by giving the dose in
hot milk favored with salt and a
sprinkle of black pepper. 1t is neces-
sary to have the milk warm enough
to mix with the Oil or some of it will
float ca the surface. Castor oil can
also be made more palatable by add
ing lemon juice.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Mother Went Down Foot.

Mother, how does salt grow?"
asked Katherine. Mother. who was
not up on the subject of minerals, and
not wishing to show her ignorance,
said: "Now what is the use of asking
about it. Why not plant some and
find out z"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Chinese First to Use Paper.

China is credited with having nur-
tured the genius who first conceived
the idea of writing material made
from fibrous pulp, and some investiga-
tors profess to have found evidence
that paper existed in the Celestial
Kingdom at least two centuries before
the Christian era.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
TIE SHEBOYGAN DAIRY BOARD

Sheboygan, Wis, Jan. Is. 1917.-
Fifteen factories offered 678 boxes of
cheese on the call board today and all
sold as follows: 10 cases Young Amer
icas at 225c, al cases Ions horns at
22Bc, and 527 at 22c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Inactivity Causes Constipation.

Lack of exercise in the winter is a
frequent cause of constipation. You feel heavy,
dull and listless, your complexion is sallow and
pimply, aid energy at low ebb. Clean up this
condition at once with DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, mild laxative that relieves the con-
gested intestines without gripping. A dose be-
fore retiring will assure you full and easy
movement in the morning. 25c at your Drug
giSt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
What Counts.

Circumstances alter cases."
That's true. but remember, my boy,
that you needn't worry about the cir
cpmstances if you have the law on
your side" -Washington Star.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Stomach Troubles.

If you have trouble with your stom-
ach you should try Chamberlain's Tablets. So
many have been restored to health by the use
of these tablets and their cost is so little rs
cents, that it is worth while to give them a
trial.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
A Gentle Thrust.

Miss Oldgirl-I remember when the
girls married much younger than they
DO now. Miss Pert Yes. so grandma
tells me.-Baltimore American.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Fair Supposition.

The Lady-And is your father work
ing, my little man? The Little Man
Is'pose so. mum. The Judge said ard
labor.-London Telegraph.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Encouraqind.

Tragedian-My parents tried hard to
Keep me from becoming an actor.
comedian congratulate them on
their success.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
w. ]. MORGAN, ID. ID. S..

CARE OF CHILDREN's TEETH A SPECIALITY.
Uses Nitrous Oxide Gas, which is safe and
absolutely painless.
All the latest appliances used in the profession
Office over the N. T. Martin hardware store.
Mineral Point, Wis.
Hours a. IN. to D. N.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
DENTISTS.

DR.. G. A. BUEHNER
DENTIST
Penhallegon Bldg. Cor. High and Chestnut SITS.
Office hours 500 to 1900 a. IN.
loo to 500 p. IN.
Evenings by appointment
Office of DR.. j. P. Parmley
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
For SaIe---A Good Nine Room House

in the 1st ward. Lot 27Oxl20 Good location
electric lights; hot water furnace; bathroom
closets in each bed room; good barn. Inquire
of GEORGE WOOLRICH, Sr.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25

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Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-01-16

Skookum Apples. Jonathans and
Spitzenberg at Keystone Produce Co.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-01-16
ALASKA MINERS SET UP
OWN ELECTION PRECINCT

NOME, Alaska: Upon the action
of the territorial election canvass
ing board next month will depend
whether Judge T. M. Reed, republl-
can, or Philip Corrigan, democrat,
will be one of the four representa-
tives from the Second judicial divi-
sion to the third session of the Alas
ka legislature. Corrigan is ten votes
in the lead on the face of the returns
but if the vote of the Utica precinct
is thrown out Judge Reed will win
by one vote.
The point raised against the legal
ity of the Utica vote is that the Uni
ted States Commissioner in Candle,
the district in which the Utica mine
is located, did not create Utica pre-
cinct and sent no election supplies
There. The miners, when election
May came around, decided that it was
out of the question for them to make
the 26 mile trip to the nerest polling
place, so they organized an election
board of their own, cast their votes
in the prescribed form, and sent in
the returns to the commissioner, who
has left it up to the canvassing board
composed of the governor, surveyor
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-01-16

The Owl Drug Store can furnish
you with a 1917 Dairy. If
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-01-16

Just received, a new line of Toilet
Waters and Perfumes. Owl Drug Co
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-01-16

Continued on page four)
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-01-16

A new line OF heaters priced right
at Mead's. t
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-01-16

general and collector of customs to
decide upon the legality of the vote.
Should the II votes for Corrigan be
thrown out Reed will be winner by
one vote.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-01-16
Indicted Man SurrenderS

SEATTLE: w. H. Gielow, indict-
ed with Billingsley in connection
with bootlegging operations in Seat
tie, and who has been in hiding to es-
cape arrest for the past week, sur
rendered to the authorities last night
He is in the transfer business.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-01-16

For the most efficient service an
satisfaction go to the st. Elias.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-01-16

We sell marshmailews in bulk a
the Candy Kitchen.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-01-16

Location notices. both quartz and
placer, for sale at the Prospector Of
fee.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-01-16

Anything in nugget and livery jew
elry at Valdez Drug Co.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-01-16

All kinds Of cocktails. At the
Candy Kitchen. II
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-01-16

Fresh candy at the Emporium.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-01-16

For fine Candies see our stock.
Valdez Drug Co. tt
A new line OF heaters priced right,
at Mead's. tt
The Owl Drug Store can furnish
you with 1917 Dairy. If
Just received, a new line of Toilet
Waters and Perfumes. Owl Drug Co.
FOR SALE-A No. 16 I. x. l..
heater in good condition. Inquire Of
Mrs. Arthur Lang. st
Skookum Apples. Jonathans and
Spitzenberg at Keystone Produce Co.
St
A new assortment of silk waists In
Crepe de Chine and Taffeta, Just re-
ceived at q. winters. u
why not Q vICFROLAf We have
than from SIS up. Valdez Drag
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-08
CONFESSIONS OF A WEE
FOR NO DREAMER

FOR NO DREAMER
hope if financial catastrophe does
find us it will not come until after
dear Mrs. Selwin has passed over to
where wealth is not needed.
1 wish Mrs. Selwin would let me
take charge of her house; as / could I
run it on about half what she does.
But it would break her heart to have
any one else give orders in the old
home. Little book, we women, high
or low, rich or poor, generally play
a. waiting game. 1t is always wait
ing, waiting to see if our dreams
come true, and some of them, some
that TO- us seem fairest, never come,
to us except in the intangible stun
of which they are made.
Here 1 am, little book, almost
well, full of life and the desire to help
Dick, and yet l must just sit still and
wait to see what the future will bring.
I cannot do anything to help or even
avert this trouble. If the calamity
comes, come it must, without me or
my intervention.
No wonder, little book, men think
we women are almost worthless IN
any crisis in life that does not involve
an element of sex. Some time be-
lieVe there is going to be a great
change in the world of thought.
Some time men-yes, women, too
will understand women are human,
that they have a part in the great
scheme Of life outside Of the biologi-
cal one. 1t probably WON'T come in
my time, but maybe Ehene's and
Mary's and Mollie's children's chill
dren viii see it..
And here is the awful part of my
waiting game know Dick would
rather was away while he is work
ing SO hard. He likes to think of me
down here having a good time with
Mollie and out of the way. He doesn't
want even to have to think of me
more than he can help, He has a big
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-08

night, You know put all my little
savings into book concern stock and
if a crash should come it would be
chaos until Dick could get on his feet
again.
l do not care so much for myself.
know that, given my health, 1
could teach, and between you and
me, little book, really would like to
start that private school. 1 know
Dick would never let me do it unless
some unforeseen thing like the failure
of the book concern would bring it
about.
But poor Mrs. Selwin! In her old
age to have to change all her ways of
Iving-to know for the first time in
her life that she had not enough
money to supply her wants-oh,
Just could not stand that!
Mrs. SeIwin has always been a rich
woman. 1t was her money, inherited
from her father, that started the
book concern. She always thought,
as did her her mother before her,
that-sh must give away so much of
her income every year. Since Mr..
SeIwin's death her benefactions have
been greater than ever. From them
The seemed to get her only pleasure.
Why, little book, she would not let
Dick pay one cent for our living ex-
penses with her. She told us this was
as Mr.. Selwin wanted it to be. He
had told her if anything happened to
him he hoped we would come to live
with her and if we did she must de-
tray all expenses of the household as
# we were her son and daughter.
Dick and 1, little book, have been
singuIarly blessed with good friends
who have always been looking out
for us. hate to think that fate or
luck enters into any ones success,
but I know of many Of my friends
who have never had such opportuni-
ties given them.
Sometimes I think we have had
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-07
What the French Maid Told Marjorie
BY JANE LOWELL.

II have made some real pretty
lingerie. according TO the hints you
gave me-" announced Marjorie to
Marie, but 1 don't know exactly
how TO finish it and know it ought
10 have some trimming"
Dainty embroidery is now the
smart finishing touch given to all
pieces OF lingerie" said Marie. In
effect, too, it is far lovelier than a
mass Of lace. The embroidered de-
sign is the simplest possible. There
Is no superabundance of heavy
needlework to detract from the deli
cate charm Of the garment, and this
is all the better FOR the needlewom-
an because il means that she can
make these garments at home with
out the expenditure of endless hours
OF close attention TO the develop
ment of an elaborate piece Of
needlewOrk.
Dainty little sprays of floral mo-
tits, worked in the raised satin
stitch and in eyelet embroidery are
all that an undergarment or a