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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-14
AUCTION BULLETIN

As we are dissolving partnership and
are going to quit farming, we will sell
at public auction on the j. A. Meserole
farm, two miles north of the city of
Mineral Point, on
Tuesday, February 10, 1918.
the following property:
5 HORSES: 1 roam mare eight years
old, weight 1900, in foal to Louis Boy !;
sorrell mare Is years old, weight 1900;
sorrell driving horse eight years old.
weight 1000; l black mare five years
old, weight 900; 1 sucking colt
80 CATTLE:. 10 choice Mich cows;
1 grade Hereford bull coming two years
old; IL spring calves.
3 brood sows; 1 pure bred Poland
China stock pig; about 40 chicken.
MACHINERY: Nc Cormick binder,
Nc Cormick mower, Deere hay loader,
new, l galloway manure spreader, new,
Osborne side rake, dump rake, seeder,
1 three section harrow, corn planter,
walking plow, 2 milk wagons, 2 buggies
sleigh, new, 1 wagon, hay rack, Is #.
hog trough. 3 sets II inch work harness,
2 single harnesses, set of hay poles. hay
fork and ropes, a 40 gal. and 3 ten gal.
milk cans About 80 tons hay, 200 bu.
oats, some straw, and other articles.
Sale to start at 10 o'clock, lunch at
noon. Usual terms.
JACOB HAYS,
JOHN G.. III. PETERS
F. E. DAWSON, Auctioneer.
A. F. BISHOP, Jr., Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-14

growing.
What to Plant.
The following
fruits are all
standard, relia-
BILE, hardy sorts
that have been
grown in WiscOn-
sin for fifty years
or more:
One dozen ap-
pie trees will be
enough for the
farm hOme-three
Duchess (early),
five w e a | t h Y
(mid-season) and
four Northwest
ern Gre eni n g
(winter).
If a greater va
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-14
NATION NEEDS WOMEN TO SAVE DEMOCRACY
BY BESSIE LiPSITZ.

Sometimes when I stop to think, it
seems very strange for me to be the
first woman cow-tester In America.
But Uncle Sam needs our young
men for the army and navy, and the
field men Of Wisconsin Dairymen's as
ISOLATION find it very difficult to secure
sufficient young men who are capable
of carrying this, great work out to
make dairying a success.
AS it is very difficult to secure capa-
BILE men to fill the vacant places of the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-14
MITCHELL SALE.


Having rented my farm Al miles west
of Mineral Point, l will sell at public
auction on
Wednesday, February 20, 1918
5HORSES-Draft mare, yrs. old ;
draft gelding, yrs. old; draft mare, 4
yrs. old; draft gelding, yrs. DID, draft
gelding, yr. old.
26 CATTLE-21 choice milk cows,
Shorthorn bull. 2 yrs. old, calves.
10 hogs, 7 shoats, : old sows, "a
chickens.
Farm Machinery
farm wagons, milk wagon, buggy,
M G binder, M g mower. Sterling side
rake, stubble plow, disc harrow, 2 hay
racks, 2 sets work harness, buggy har-
ness, $50 gal milk cans, so blu. barley,
100 bu, oats, IS tons hay, some straw
and other things not mentioned.
Sale to commence at 10 noon.
Terms as usual.
FRED MITCHELL.
F.E. DAWSON, Auctioneer,
E. Y. HUTCHINSON, Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-14

boys called to defend democracy, I de-
cided to do my ''bit"-my best.
When / had started my work,
heard many strange opinions from the
members of the association. Some said ::
"Who cares to have a woman cow
tester" (Somebody with the big head
come out and try to show us how to
make dairying proftable) A few Of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-14
Timber Land For Sale!

The Mineral Point Real Estate Agency
has been authorized to sell 40 acres of very
fine timber land near the village of Linden.
is the property of the estate of the late T. S. Rodda the
northwest of the northeast section 20 town range q and
will be sold to settle up the estate
For price, etc., inquire The Democrat office of S. E.
Shepard, Mineral Point
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-14
Stick to What You Know.

This is no time for the farmer to at
tempt to raise crops or stock with
which he is not familiar. tits the time
for each farmer to continue to do that
which he knows how to do in the best
possible manner.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-14
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.
We have been authorized to accept
reduced price for this property. If you
are interested call Inland see us.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-14
NOTICE
Patr0Imen Wanted For State
Trunk Highways

The undersigned County, State Road
committee of Iowa county, Wisconsin,
to insure adequate maintenance has
divided the State Trunk Highway
System lying within the county into
eight patrol sections, and desires appli
cations for the positions of patrolmen
on the following described sections:
Patrol Section No. 1, beginning at East
county line and extending in westerly
direction to the east limits of the viii
lage of Ridgeway, distance Of nine
miles, more or less.
Patrol Section No. 2, beginning at the
West end of Patrol Section No. and
extending in westerly dire ction to the
north limits of the city of Dodgeville, a
distance of nine miles, more or less.
Patrol Section No. 8, beginning at the
West end of Patrol Section No. Q and
extending in a westerly direction to
point near M. P. & N. r. r. crossing,
distance of eight miles, more or less.
Patrol Section No. 4, beginning at
West end ofsPatrol Sec. No. 3. and ex-
tending in westerly direction to West
County line, a distance of seven miles,
more or less.
Patrol Section No. 5, beginning at in
tersection of Patrol Sec. No. 2, and ex-
tending in northerly direction to town
line between Dodgeville and Wyoming,
distance of eight miles, more or less.
Patrol Section No. 6, beginning North
end of Patrol Sec. No. s. and extending
in northerly direction to South end Of
Spring Green Bridge, distance of
eight miles, more Or less.
Patrol Section No. 7, beginning at
West end of Patrol Sec. No. 2. and ex-
tending in a southerly direction to
North construction limits city of Min
more or less.
Patrol Section No. s, beginning at
Southwest construction limits city Of
Mineral Point, and extending in south
westerly direction to South county line,
distance of five miles, more or less.
Also beginning at Southeast construc-
ton limits city of Mineral Point and
extending in Il sOutheasterly direction to
South County line, a distance of three
miles. more or less.
Patrolman must furnish satisfactory
team and wagon except where motor
truck is furnished by the county.
Patrolman must devote his entire
time to the maintenance of the section
assigned him.
Patrolmen will be employed ON
monthly basis for the maintenance
season.
Arrangements will be entered into
whereby patrolmen will be paid salts
factory price per day for all work done
outside of the maintenance season.
The salaries will range from $115 to
$135 per month with team and wagon.
and $75 to 500 per month where motor
truck is furnished by county.
Applicants must furnish two or more
references with application.
Applications may be mailed to j. w.
Pearcey, County Highway Commission
er, Court House, Dodgeville, Wisconsin.
Applicants are requested to present
themselves at the Court House, Dodge
vile, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, February
10, 1918, between the hours of 10
o'clock a. m. and o'clock p. M, for
the purpose of a conference with the
undersigned committee.
(Signed) GEORGE A. BILLINGS,
O. X. STENsETH,
r. Ct. WHITE,
County State Road and Bridge Com
mittee.
Dated this 25th day of January, 1918.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-14

young men who
have to go to
serve our country,
as | thought the
matter yer, /
just wondered if
we women could
put out a hand to
help Uncle Sam.
When Mr.. Noel
Negley of the Col
lege Of Agricul-
ture and Dairy
mems association
invited me to fill
one Of the posi-
tons left vacant
Ivy nnn Of tho
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-14
Lots for Sale.

A good corner building lot facing
south on Maiden street and also barn
and lot north OF it. These lots will be
sold cheap if sold soon. Inquire of the
Mineral Point Real Estate Agency at
The Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-14
FOR RENT
First-CIass Dane County Farm

100 acres, first and second bottom
land, two miles from condensed milk
factory. A good II room house and
first class barns. The condensed milk
factory is paying the highest price for
milk and take it right from your yard.
WILLIAM STUDE,
Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-14
FOR SALE

10 acres in northeast part of city; 5
room house; new barn 1Sx3O, concrete
basement; hay fork in barn; buggy
shed; chicken house; wood house; we'll
and cistern; some fruit. Inquire of M.
r. JACOBS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-14
For SaIe---A Good Nine Room House

in the 1st ward. Lot 270xI20. 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, 1918-02-14
For Sale Cheap.

Two ones acre lots in the south part
of the city for sale cheap. Inquire of
the Mineral Point Real Estate Agency
at The Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-14
FOR SALE.

The N. Treweek property situated
north of the Municipal building park. This
property includes three dwelling houses and
shop. If you are interested in the whole or any
part of it inquire at TIL Democrat Office or of
any member of the Mineral Point Real Estate
Agency
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-14
FOR SALE

THE RESIDENCE OF MRS. IDA GOELZ, in
l. the northern part Of town--a good comfort
able yelling house and other buildings and
an acre Of ground. Will be sold cheap.
Inquire of the MINERAL POINT REAL ESTATE
AGENCY at The Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-14
RAISE FRUITS FOR
YOUR HOME USE
BY FREDERIC CRANEFIELD,
Secretary Wisconsin Horticultural So

ciety.
Many farmers raise sufficient fruit
for the family needs; every farmer
should do so.
Back lots in cities and villages often
offer splendid opportunities for fruit
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-14
REAL ESTAT B
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, 1918-02-14
DOCTOR SAYS
Y|NOL IS THE
BEST TONIC
Honest Opinion Doctor Gave
His Patient

Bedford, Ohio.-"I was ii a pitiful
condition, weak, nervous and run
down so I could not do my housework:
I had doctored for years and tried
everything under the sun. A trleno
told me about Vinol. I asked my
doctor about it, and he replied, 1t
certainly is the best medicine that can
be had today. I couldn't give: you
any better I took it, and today l
am as well and strong as any woman
could wish to be, and it was vlnoi
that saved me."-Mrs. Frank A. Hor-
key, Ash ST., Bedford, Ohio.
We guarantee this famous COD liver
and iron tonic for all such conditions.
Prideaux & Bliss, Druggists,
Mineral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-14

Immediately made available The
the results that yields have been
coo
justife
the coming months if
breakdown eof
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-14

$SSSS~SN~~~~~>N~<
Plant Concord and Niagara grapes,
mostly Concord; Eldorado blackber-
ries, Dunlap and Warfield strawber-
ries. Plum Farmer black raspberries,
Cuthbert red raspberries, Columbian
purple raspberries, Red Cross cur
rants and Downing gooseberries.
Do not buy novelties and newly in
troduced varieties unless you can af-
ford to lose money Stick to the old
reliable kinds.
Where to Buy.
Buy of Wisconsin nurserymen. We
have many reliable nursery firms in
our own state who can furnish any Of
these varieties. Why buy elsewhere?
Place your order in fall or winter for
early spring delivery. Do not plant
fruit trees in the fall.
Catalogue VS.. Agent.
Very good trees and plants may be
had from nurseries that sell only by
catalogue, and often the prices are less
than those the agent offers.
The agent solicits your order, deliv-
ers the plants at your door and will
usually come again the following year
Take your choice; both plans are
good.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-14

the women thought that this woman
cOW-teSter would make it miserable
for them. Some Of the members
thought it a careless way of throwing
money away. Some thought they knew
which were the best cows and which
were free bOarders.
But today, after being with my mem
been entirely changed They do not
say, "WhO cares to have her arOund?"
but | always meet happy welcome,
and the members and their families
look forward to the day when I'll
come, for they know / am not coming
to show them style, but help them in
every way to build up their herds and
help them dispose of Improbable COWS
'and make the dairy business a paying
proposition. It gives me JOY to see
men, watch me test, and so anxious to
find out how their COWS test, and how
willing they are to know which COWS
are paying most and which ones are
not
1t is wonderful to see the wives Of
our members watch to see which test
bottle has the most butter fat in it,
and discuss feeding propositions. The
cheapest way of feeding and how to
get the best returns has also interest
ed both the members and their wives
They do not say it is a waste Of money
to join the association, or to buy pure
bred cattle, but there are many wives
who are trying to have their husbands
dispose of all Improbable cows and
replace them with purebreds or high
producing COWS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-14

When we entered the war the nation was prepared IN
working for the Improvement of rural life The nation
primarily the federal department and to the state
agencies which had literally supported for many
years. It is a Of great good fortune that the
nation had had the foresight generations before in another
time of national In 1862 to lay soundy the founda
tons of agriculture. In point of efficiency personnel and
support it had establishments eXceing those of other
three nations cO1nned and great body Of alert farmers
who were capable Of producing two or three times as
much per unit OF labor and capital the farmers Of
Europe
Steps quickly taken to speed production. In
tWOlay session ST. Louis the trained agricultural
officers OF the country conceived and devised program
Of Legislation and organization, the essential features
which have not been successfully questioned
in operation Initiative not wanting in any section
Of the Union Effective organizations quickly sprang
in all the states and the services of experts everywhere
immediately made available The of the ia
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-14
Farmers Respond TO
Call Of Nation
BY David f. Houston
Secretary United States Department Agriculture


Of
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05
PASTINIE TODAY
II Depentts on the Rope.


Tox Mix, who has made famous his
delineation of western characters, has
rel utation for being the most fear
less stunt performer on the screen
In his latest photodrama "AIr. Logan,
L. S. A +" which is being shown at the
Pastime theater. he shows that this
reputation is not altogether unearned.
In one of his scenes. Tox Mix wan
to rescue Kathleen Connors, his lead
ing lady from a ledge on mountain
side where she had fallen while pick
ing flowers.
Trying his lariat to the pommeI of
hhis saddle. Mix let himself down to
the ledge a distance of fifty feet.
Here he placed the rope around his
waist and taking Miss Connors in his
arms he called 10 his horse, "Old
Blue
Cbedient 10 his order, the horse
started to pun and Tom Mix with his
leading lady in his arms dangled up
the side of the mountain. below him
was sheer drop of several thousand
feet If Old Blue had stumbled or
the lore rad frayed as it was drag
gnd o.vcr tie rocks, this st'irv would
have been an obituary to Mr.. Mix ard
Mss { onuors. but as usual the Mix
brarG Of luck held good and the two
arrived safely at the summit but not
without a feeling of relief on me part
n: the spectators.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05
A Talk WITH a PENDLEToN MAN
Mr.. c. T.. Strnub Of $50 Thompson
Street Tells of His Experience.

Mr.. G. T.. Straub of SEQ Thompson
Street Tells of His Experience.
There is nothing like a talk with
one of our own citizens for giving
hope and encouragement to the anx-
ious sufferer from the dread kidney
disease. We. therefore. give her an
interview with a Pendleton man:
81 never hesitate to recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills to anyone I hear
complaining of their bacg." says Mr..
straub. "Once in awhile, get dun
ache across the small of my back
and when stoop over. it is hard for
me to straighten. When I feel that
trouble coming on / take Doan's KID
ney Pills for a few DAYS and they
never fail to put my back and kid
neys In good condition"
Price G0c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr. Straub had. Foster -Milburn Co..
Mfgrs.. Buffalo. N. Y.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05
NOTION PICTURE NEWS
What the Picture Theaters
Have to Tell You.
PAsTIME TODAY
"Tbe Cook" Is Superb ArbucltIs
Comedy.

s'The Cook" Is Superb ArbucltIa
Comedy.
Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle, widely
known as the commander n-chief Of
Americas army Of screen comedians.
is seen at his best in his latest COM
edy produced for Paramount, 'The
Cook" which will be shown at the
Pastime theater today.
Mr.. Arbuckle is the heavyweight
cook in a beach cafe and like the
waiter, he loves the pretty cashier.
They are rivals until a tough guy en-
ters the place and takes hand in the
love game. Arbuclsle sets his terrier
upon the disturber and scene Of ex-
element ensues. Many comical sitn-
atlons follow, including a screamingly
funny fishing trip mad eby Arbuckle
and his dog. chase Of the tough guy
down a roller coaster, the fall OF the
cashier from the coaster to the ocean.
her rescue and the like.
The comedy is clean and wholesome
and thoroughly enjoyable. Mr.. Ar
buckle is supported by Buster Kea-
ton. AL st. John and Alice Lake, not
to speak Of Luke the dog. whose
is a revelation of canine
sagacity.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05

making money was quite safe, thought
the marquis and he sold his mothers
medallion to raise the money.
The marquis needed that money to
win the girl he loved and to save
his old chateau in France. If the oil
project failed he would be in bad
straits indeed. This story is wonder
fully portrayed in ''The Golden Wall, )"
a World Picture which was adapted
from a famous French romance by
Clara S. Beranger. Carlyle Blackwell
and Evelyn Greeley are the stars.
Madge Evans and Johnny Hines are
also in the cast.
1.-THE Golden wall" will he seen to-
day at the Alta theater. The story is
delightfully."- human. The players I'm
this picture are popular and we'll
known to theater-goers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05
Portland. orlental LIne pIreet.

PORTLAND, Dec. 5.-When the
Pacific Steamship Company inaugur-
ates a Portland Oriental service the
schedule will have no relation to Pu-
get sound, such as when the Ham
American and Royal Mail lines
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05
HOST TO WILSON AT. PEACE
MEET

Prince joachim Murat, whose por-
trait is above. has rendered his town
house at 2S Rue de Monceau, Paris,
for the use of President Wilson during
his stay i'm the French capital Prince
Joachim's father was born in New
Jersey, but he is a descendant OF Ma
poleon's sister.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05
ALTA TODAY

How TO Make Money Told in "1he
Golden WaIl.''
Johnny Hines. in the role Of Frank
Lathrop, son OF millionaire. wanted
sic, 900 to invest in oil stock. Dad
wouldn't give It to him, so he ap-
pealed to Charles Fontaine. alias the
Marquis d'Aubeterre, or CARLYLE Black.
wen. to help him out The plan for
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05

y White is a former ambassador
to France and Italy and is said to
be the choice OF President Wilson
as the Republican member of the
American peace commission. The
report has recalled the fact that
his daughter is Countess Muries
Seherr-Thoss and her husband wRs
an army oflcer under the kaiser.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05

operated before the war, but vessels
will run direct between Portland and
far eastern harbors.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05

Starving Germany win known. after
Herbert Hoover gets there. what a
benevolent food dictator is like.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05

Your ad should tell people where to
find YOU or to find what you have to
sell.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-05

Prince Lvoff was the first prime
minister of Russia after the over
throw of the czar and has come to
America to ask Americas aid in the
esta ablishing Of stable government
i'm his country.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-04-09
In,peetor d Machins shop Dead.

Springfield April 9.-George NJ
Fairbanks, who, with the exception OF
two years. was lifelong resident Of
this Town, died Saturday afternoon al
his home of pneumonia and compiiea
tions. lie was born in Springfield April
20, lsd6, son of the late Frederick
and Sarah n. C. lWhipplel Fairbanks
lie was employed as an Inspector m the
shops Of Jones 4 Lamson, lie Is sur
yiyed by his wife, Mrs, Minnie X. lPres'
tom Fairbanks, son, Austin, one broth
er, Wallace L. Fairbanks OF Springfield,
and a sister. Mrs. Susan Walbridgc OF
Randolph. The funeral was held this
afternoon al ? o'clock at the Methodist
Episcopal church.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-04-09
Seven Carloads Dumped into ottaque-
chez, Freight Train Derailed.

White River Junction, April 9.-Seven
carloads of coal are in the 0ttaquechee
river at North Hartand as result of
the derailment OF a freight train on
the Central Vermont railroad early Sun.
day morning. The accident occurred al
the north end of the bridge over the riv.
er and although no definite cause is Civ
en- by local railroad officials, it was prob.
ably due to a broken truck. One car
loaded with coal, which was in the
middle of the bridge, had to be tipped
into the river.
The bridge was badly damaged, ties
being broken. No one was hurt. Both
the head and rear ends OF the train re-
manned on the rails which supports the
theory that truck on one of the coal
cars must have broken.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-04-09
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.

Agreeable to the provisions of section
543 p. S., all taxpayers are required to
make an inventory of all their taxable
real and personal estate or property for
the year beginning on the first day of
April. 1918, and return same TO the as
SCISSORS on or before the Goth day of
April, 1918. or they will be assessed as
per section 543, ?. S.
Aceordo del Articolo 543 del Pubblco
Statute, sono in obligo tutti di fare pre-.
senta un inventario di tutts, la pro
preta tanto come mobile ed immoble, ed
altra proprieta personale tassabile per
Lanno coninciando il Primo giorno di
APP lie 1918 presentare 10 stesso al As
sessori al prima del 20 Aprile 1918 o
sono diretto accordo del Articolo 543
Augustus NJ Rossi,
AFRO i. Moves,
Martin Riley,
ASSESSOR per la Citta d Barre.