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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24
TIN DISKS DO DUTY
AS COIN IN LONDON
Serve as Purchasing Medium and
Help Make Change in
Restaurants.

In many Of the public eating estab-
lishments in London there has been
introduced a system Of token money
that is extremely interesting and sug-
gestive. Despite all efforts, the minis
and printing presses have difficulty in
turning out enough paper and metal
coins to supply the demand. The Eng
lish system Of money is at best a cum
bersome one. There is the ha'penny,
corresponding to the American cent;
the penny, worth two cents; the three
penny and sixpenny silver pieces; the
shilling, two shillings and half
crown or 60-cent piece; then there is
no other combination in general cir
culation until the ten-shilling note is
reached; after that the one-pound note,
approximately corresponding to a five
dollar bill, and then the fve-pound
note.
It is much as if America had nothing
between the half-dollar and a $3.50
bill; no dollar bill, no two-dollar bill
and never anything like enough Of the
QG.OV Liz C1O1k w w UuoAAC0O
with pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters
and halves and five-dollar bills would
about parallel the English position.
There is never enough small silver to
take care comfortably Of the serious
business of making change.
So in some Of the government Offices
eating establishments they have pro-
vided a sort of imitation money-tin
disks, stamped to indicate the denomi-
nation. A munition-making girl buys
at the beginning of the week supply
of these sufficient to buy her
luncheons and teas for the week. They
are of no value except for this partic-
ular purpose and in these specific es
Establishments. But they have proved a
great convenience, and the extension
of the scheme promises considerably
to relieve the pressure for small
money.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24

For the first time in the history of
the Catholic church a blind man be-
came a priest when Rev. Henry j.
Wesslingy S. j., former BOstonian,
was ordained in the Church of the I'M
maculate Conception in New York.
Reverend Father Wessling, although
blind, had little trouble in finding his
way about the sanctuary and his sense
of direction was remarkable. After the
ceremony the newly ordained priest
gave his first blessing in the sacristy
to his aged mother, then to his three
brothers and three sisters and to
large number Of friends. Rev. Henry
J. Wessilng, S. j., graduated from Bos-
ton college in 1901, and soon after en-
tered the Jesuit novitiate, where he
became one of the most promising OF
the young schOlasticS. 1t was not I'M
til 1910 that he became blind by an
explosion while conducting a chemical
experiment in Canisius college, Buffa-
10, N. Y. He never gave up hope of
becoming a priest, however, and con-
tinued his studies. His case was
brought before Pope Benedict by Car
dinals O'Connell and Gibbons some
time ago, with the result that the pope
finally gave him a dispensation about
q month ago, enabling him to receive
the office of priesthood.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24
Destroy Home Pests.

Clean up the cabbage patch! Don't
raise q crop of insect pests on the
stalks. That is what is likely to hap
pen if stalks Of cabbage or cauli-
flower, collards, brussels sprouts, and
such vegetables are left in the garden
after they have fulfilled their food
mission. Entomologists Of the United
States department of agriculture
advise that where such remnants Of
the garden can be promptly fed to
hogs or cattle q double purpose will
be Served-insect pests will be kept
down and a food provided for meat
making animals.
The plants just named are affected
by the same class of insects of which
there ore several distinct kinds-cab-
bage worms, the cabbage looper, harle-
qnin cabbage bug, cabbage aphis, and
other plant lice and cutworms-any
one Of which, If it occurs in sufficiently
large numbers, is capable of destroy
ing an entire crop. After the cabbage
has been cut the stalks are likely to
bear numerous shoots which harbor
the insects in autumn and even dur
ing early winter. Cabbage heads
which have not properly matured
either because of insect ravages or
for other reasons also may provide
place OF refuge for bugs. All such
crop remnants which cannot be used
for feed, and weeds or other rubbish,
should be destroyed now by burning.
If the gardener is familiar with the
use of arsenicals some stalks may be
LETT growing TO serve as traps for in
sects, the specialists say. The pests
which gather on such traps can be
readily destroyed by busting the
plants with dry paris green or arsen-
ate of lead diluted with about 20 parts
Of finely sifted lime or road dust.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24
LINDEN

Mrs q Gorge Biddick left for her home
in Fruita, Colorado, on Wednesday, af-
ter an extended visit here with relatives.
, Dr. A. r. Hollender arrived here last
Wednesday from Chicago to take charge
of Dr. E. q. Ovitz's practice. DR..
Ovitz recently purchased hospital in
Laona. Wis.
Mrs. L. G.. Eggers visited last week
with her daughter Mrs A. w. Thomas
at Mineral Point.
Misses Florence Taylor and Anne
Krause entertained the c.. G.. club at
the Taylor home on Friday evening.
Miss Blanche Dixon of Calamine is
visiting at the Frank Fault home.
Miss Hazel Hicks entertained the v.
B. M. club on Thursday evening.
Miss Phillis Stevens left last week for
Chicago, where she will enter the
Augustana hospital for training to be-
come nurse.
Mrs M. j. Treloar spent several days
of last week at the Coady home in Min
eral Point.
Miss Vera Tredinnick went to High
land on Friday to visit with friends.
Howard Treloar, who has been en-
ployed in Beloit, returned home on
Friday
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24
GERMAN POSES AS PILGRIM


"A young German newspaper man,
who made his escape from a prison
camp in the south Of France, has been
captured after two weeks liberty. He
was wearing long black beard and
q long cloak like that worn by some Of
the French religious orders.
In his hand he carried a French
prayer book, on the fly leaf Of which
he had written In perfect French that
he was a priest on a pilgrimage to
Lourdes and that he had vowed to
make the journey on foot and without
speaking a word. He then asked that
he be given bread to eat and water to
drink and lodging at night time. The
German had shown this sniled prayer
book everywhere along his way, and
the simple minded peasants believing
him to be priest, had fed and shel.
tered him without suspicion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24
Notice to the Public.

That there may be no misunderstanding re-
garding the charges for publication Of certain
classes of notices in this paper the following
rates are published for the information of
the public
Card Of thanks so cents.
Resolutions adopted by lodges or other SIM
liar bodies, SlG0.
Poetry to accompany an obituary notice, ST. 90.
All notices of sociables, church suppers or
church or any other entertainments
ments, or other simila- matter, where charge is
made for the service rendered by the event
advertised cents per line for the reading
notices, and regular advertising rates for dis
play advertising.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24


are spiced or have distinctive flavors,
and may be also used with satisfac-
tory results in shortening such things
as baking-powder biscuits. 1t is also
useful for cooking vegetables either
alone or with the addition of a little
hutter.
The unpopularity Of fried food in
many families is due largely to the
fact that the fat has been burned in
cooking. Fat when heated to too high
a temperature splits up and may form
substances which have an irritating
effect on the throat and may cause
digestive disturbances. Fat in itself
is a very valuable food, and if it is not
scorched should prove a healthful
rather than an Objectionable article
Of diet.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24
THOROUGH WORK
How Mineral Point Citizens Can
Find Freedom From Kidney
Troubles.


If you suffer from backache-
From urinary disorders
Any durable disease of the kidneys,
Use tested kidney remedy.
Doan's Kidney Pills have been tested
by thousands.
Grateful people testify.
Can you ask more convincing proof
of merit?
Mrs A. FL. Johnson, 80 S. Fulton
ST., Monroe, Wis, says: Il suffered
from kidney weakness and l also had
severe attacks of backache Doan's
Kidney Pills relieved the aches and
pains and fixed up ny kidneys in good
shape
MORE THAN TWO YEARS LATER
Mrs Johnson said: 1.-The benefit Doan's
Kidney Pills gave me has been perma
neDt. | am glad to say [ have the same
faith in Doan's as when | gave my
former endorsement"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills - the same that Mrs
johnson had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24
Tobolsk Gives Promise.

Tobolsk is the mere beginning of
a city. Some day great metropolis
will stand there. Tobolsk today is
what st. Louis Or Chicago was hun
dred years ago. The half million
square miles Of the province Of To
bolsk include huge areas Of rich land,
although the northern reaches are lap
ped by the Arctic ocean. Already a
great part of it is sown in wheat and
the cattle are increasing from year to
year. With the building of railways
these great Siberian plains will tell
the story of our own West over again.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24
The Soap Berry Tree.

The jaboncello, or soap berry tree,
grows in the humid parts of western
Ecuador. 1t attains height of so feet
and has wide-spreading branches and
immense quantities Of fruit Of the size
and shape of cherries. The nearby
transparent yellowish skin and pulp
surrounding the round black seeds are
so saponaceous as to be used instead
Of soap, being equivalent to more
than so times their weight OF that ma
terial."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24
Cured at Cost of IS Cents.

Eight years ago when we first moved
to Nation, was great sufferer from indiges-
ton and constipation writes Mrs Robert
Allison, Mattoon. Ill. II had fri quent head
aches and dizzy SPELLS and there was feeling
like heavy weight pressing OH my stomach
and chest all the time. 1 felt miserable. Every
morsel of food distressed me. I could not rest
at night and felt tired and worn out all the
time. One bottle of Chamherlain's Tablets
cured me and have since felt like different
person"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24
GREAT Value OF
SUET IN COOKING
Most Housewives Know That 1t
Is Excellent Shortening.
Possesses Same Food Value as Lard,
and If Properly Tried Out, 1t Is
Satisfactory Substitute for
Frying Purposes.

Special pains should always be
taken to save and use suet because Of
it's great value in cookery. Most
housewives know that rendered suet
Is very good shortening and very
commonly they also have special
dishes in which the chopped suet Is
used instead of a rendered fat. In
addition to the fat it contains, chopped
suet has some meat tissue. Rendered
suet possesses the same food value as
lard or other similar shortening, and
if properly tried out it is satisfactory
substitute for frying purposes, for
shortening, and for making savory
fats. Anyone who regards slet as
useful only in making soap Is wrong
for it is q valuable food. It's use for
soap making should be considered only
when the fat has become too rancid
for use or when it has been burned
when used for frying.
Trying Out suet.
Those who do not know how to rem
der and use suet sometimes object to
it On the ground Of it's hardness and
special flavor. Fresh suet, however,
can be so rendered as to make soft
useful fat practically free from any
distinctive flavor or odor. The follow
ing is a simple method for trying out
suet:
Remove the skin and lean parts
from beef fat and cut it into small
pieces. Put it into a saucepan and
cover it with cold water. Place it on
the stove uncovered, as it is believed
that steam carries away strong flavors.
When the water is nearly all evapo-
rated set the kettle back and let the
fat try out. When the fat has ceased
bubbling and the scraps of skin are
shriveled, allow the scraps to settle
at the bottom of the kettle, strain the
fat through a cloth, and set it away
to cool.
This fat is so valuable in cooking
that housewives will do well to save
all suet which is trimmed from beef
and try it out.
SOCk anu Lear IaFQs
For those who want a mixture of
suet and leaf lard, which is a softer
fat than rendered suet and has q diff
ferent flavor, the following recipe will
be useful:
Take two parts Of suet and one Of
leaf lard, finely ground, and mix to-
gether. Render this with whole milk
in the proportion of one-half pint to
two pounds of the mixed suet and lard.
(Render means to melt down or to
clarity by melting.) This may be con-
veniently done if the suet and lard
mixture be finely divided by passing it
through meat grinder and then
heated in a double boiler, when the
fat will be quickly released from the
tissues, and when strained and al
lowed to cool will form a cake on the
surface Of the liquid which may be
easily removed.
This fat has good odor, color and
texture, and is softer than tn sne1
alone. 1t is particularly Us
irving and for shortening 81
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

Before using this preparation for a
cough or cold you may wish to know what it
has done for others. Mrs o. Cook, Macon. ILL.,,
writes, 81 have found it gives the quickest re-
lief of any cough remedy have ever used. .
Mrs James A. Knott, Chiilicothe, Mo-, says
"Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cannot be beat
for coughs and colds" HI Moore. Oval, Pa,
says II have used hamberlain's Cough Rene
DIV on several occasions when I was suffering
with settled cold upon the chest and it has al
ways brought about a cure.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24

The value and need of a newspaper in the
household was never greater than at the present
time The great war in Europe isnow half. way
into its third year, and, whether peace be at
hand or yet be far off, 1t and the events to fol.
low it are sure to be of absorbing interest for
many a month to come.
These are world shaking affairs, In which the
United States, willing or unwilling, is cOmpell-
ed TO take part. No intelligent person can ig-
more such issues
subscription price is only SlO0 per year, and
this pays for 156 papers. We offer this un-
equalled newspaper and The Iowa County
Democrat together for one yer for $500.
The regular subscription price Of the two
papers is 1925.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24
Suffers in Silence.

The average millionaire knows how
unpopular it is to be rich, but he goes
right along and endures the painful re-
sponsibilities of wealth, suffering the
scorn and calumny of a cruel world in
silence, and awaits his vindication be-
yond the grave.-Houston Post.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24
Grave Insult.

Mrs. Kawler-"Then you and young
Mr.. Sharp are not on speaking terms
any more?" Mrs. Blunderby-"No, in
deed. The last time I met him / told
him my husband had locomotive attack
STA, and the young whippersnapple had
the impudence to ask if he whistled at
crossings"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24
Great Rubber Producer.

The Malay peninsula is the largest
rubber-producing and rubber-exporting
country in the world. Ten years ago
the production was small, as compared
with that of Brazil, which was then
the principal source Of supply. It's adj
vent to first place as rubber-produc-
ing country is due to it's favorable eli
matte and soil conditions.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24
Chamberlain's Tablets.

When you are troubled with indiges-
ton or constipation, take Chamberlain's Tab
let's. They strengthen the omach and enable
it to perform it's functions naturally lndiges-
ton is usually accompanied by constipation and
is aggravated by it. Chamberlain's Tablets
cause a gentle movement of the bowels, reliev-
ing the constipated condition
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24
Foods Rich in Iron.

Compared with most other foods,
milk contains much lime, but very lit
tie iron. Spinach and other green veg
etables, and egg yolks are rich In
iron. This is one reason why COM
binations of egg yolks or vegetables
with milk are good, particularly for
feeding children, for they have special
need for lime and iron.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24
Tales Out Of School.

Willie Slimson-"My, but I thought
you were a great deal bigger than you
are" Featherstone-'Wha gave you
such an idea, Willie?" "Why, sister
said that all you did was to take up
room."-Life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24
Plan Meals Carefully.

Do not be ashamed to plan meals
closely. Provide enough, of course,
but practice thrift and plan econom-
teal dishes, and use the "left-overs"
for making palatable dishes-there
are many such.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24

One reason there is such waste OF
food In this country is because we
habitually set before ourselves more
than we can eat. Plan the meals care
fully and eliminate waste from this
cause,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24
Automobile Alarm Whistle.

An alarm whistle to be mounted on
an automobile cylinder valve cap is
said to be about ten times as powerful
as the type sounded by a cars ex-
ho11ct
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24

When YOU are wearied from over
work, feel listless and Ianguid, cant sleep or
eat as you should, you are ting run down
IN easy prey to dangerous disease germs. Hol-
istef's Rocky Mountain Tea-nature's herbs
should be taken without delay.-Ivey's Phar-
macy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24

Proportions for Decorating.
In furnishing room two-thirds Of
background h one-third Of decorative
value are the right proportion4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24
Quick Cure for Group.

Watch for the first symptom, hoarse-
ness and give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at
once. 1t is prompt and effectual.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24

Bowels clogged, sick headache. no fun
is it? Why not have that happy face, red
cheeks that come with good igeston? Hol]i-
ster's Rocky Mountain Tea makes the bowels
work regular. natural - make you feel like
new. Take It tonight -Ivey's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24
Size Of Russia.

Russia is about twenty times larger
than Germany and France put togeth-
er, having an area of 8,505,OO0 square
miles, and is larger than all of North
America. The population Of Russia is
supposed to number about 165, 900, 900,
fully 1OO,0OO,00u more than that of Ger
many before the war.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-24
The THRICE-A-WEEK EDITION OF
THE new YORK WORLD
in 1917

in 1917
Practically Daily at the Price
of 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, 1918-01-24
BLIND MAN ORDAINED
AS CATHOLIC PRIEST

tsstss5.s 4 4 4 4 & 4 & 4 4 & &
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-06
Maude Fergus Organizes
War Reserve Corps
for Young Girls

Omaha is to have a division OF
the Girls Reserve, a new organiza-
ton which was formed at the sug-
gestion of the government, made
through Secretary of War Baker to
the Y. w. c. A.
Members of this new organiza-
ton must be from II to IS years of
age. They have the privilege of
wearing the blue triangle. the Y.
w. c. A. insignia that is known
around the world. and they will
have grand good time and get
valuable military drill and instruc-
ton.
The national organization, begun
this fall, is now practically per-
fected. Miss Maude Fergus, direc-
tor for the north central field, COM
prising the states of Minnesota.
North Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska,
has come to Omaha from Minneap-
oils to get the Omaha division
started. She remains a week, and
then places the direction Of the
Omaha group in the hands of Ethel
Niermyer.
Face life squarely," is the slogan
of the organization. The unit is
called corps" and is composed of
from Is to 20 girls. with>a leader.
If a number of corps are formed in
one school or locality they comprise
company; and the companies in
to have very large Omaha division.
Members may be school girls or
young employed girls.
Younger girls" says Mis-. Fer
gus, are just as full of patriotism as
the Older ones, but they have had
little part in the war activities.
Through this organization the
young girls will have an opportun-
ity to do their part and to reap the
spiritual benefits of the great war as
we'll as to find an outlet for their
patriotism"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-06
Service League Notes

A special meeting of the board Of
directors for the National League
for Woman's Service is called for
Tuesday, November II, at 2 o'clock,
in the court house. Final plans for
the white elephant sale to be held
the first week in December will be
made. Mrs. William Archibald
Smith, chairman, is expected home
from Toronto the-end of the week.
Mrs. R. w. Talmadge and Mrs. A,
H. Nipple are assisting Mrs. T. G.
Travis, chairman of the general
service division, in the reclamation
work. The B'nai Birth auxiliary
will sew buttons on soldiers shirts
in the league room, 81 South Seven
teenth street, tonight.
Mrs. f. S. Westbrook, major of
the state motor corps, reports a
total of 8l9 motto. calls made during
October. The largest number, $50
calls, was made for the Visiting
Nurse association and the social
settlement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-06
Cooperation
Miss Gross will be very glad to
receive suggestions for the home
economics column or to answer,
as far as she is able, ANY ques-
tons that her readers may ask.
Win the War Barley Cocoa Cookies

T. cocoa or . So II I. each Of cloves,
bitter chocolate. nutmeg. cinnamon
n Q. sugar. t. extract.
l C. Karo or corn o. barley flour.
syrup. u l. salt.
1 egg 2 I. soda.
c. sour milk. l. baking powder.
c. water. T. corn oil or
butter substitute.
Melt the cocoa. Into this stir the
sugar and the syrup. Beat the egg
in the sour milk and add this and
the cup of water to the above with
the cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and
extract. Thicker the above mixture
with the barley flour, salt, baking
powder and soda that has been sift-
ed together. When thoroughly
mixed add the corn oil or butter
substitute. This will make 20 nice
cakes in gem pans.--Mrs. Irving L.
Wright, Mountain Grove, Mo.
Potato Chocolate Cake.
Ia c. Fat, I. cinnamon.
u c. brown sugar. t. cloves.
c. corn syrup, 2N C. barley flour.
/ c. mashed poatoes. egs.
"a c. water, I. baking powder,
1 C. chopped raisins, 2 So. chocolate.
n l. nutmeg, melted.
Cream fat and sugar together,
add beaten yoJks of eggs. Add flour,
mixed and sifted with baking pow
der and spices, and the corn syrup.
Nod potatoes mixed with chocolate,
raisins and egg whites beaten until
stiff. Bake either in LAYERS or loaf.