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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
THE BLIND AND THE MUTILATED
By DR.. ESTHER LOVEJOY

IN the years to this will prove blessing to the
blind world is being evolved Nature has at least
extraordinary for those who lose any
of the five ordinary The blind feel things that not
within reach They conscious Of vibrations that not
perceptible to seeing
The sghtless learn to read very quickly by the Brae
method 1t interesting to watch the face of blind
his fingers pass the appraised dots OF Brae book
and his mind perceves the mysteries recorded there for him
They have special stenographc machines and special print
ing presses Books magazines translated into the
written language of the sightless
Men blinded in battle acquiring great skill in the
textile arts mouders and in other industries where
highly developed of touch essential to good work
The higher type of blind have great personal
charm Their souls seem surface They are Pc
cuarly beloved people, and their clavoyance makes them
of the kindness and affection with which they
regarded Naturally they react to it. Perhaps that why
they usually SO happy and cheerful
Unfortunately there forms of mutiation which
have the opposite effect When knows that he
pulsive every and child who looks upon him;
when he shrnk from the reflection of his dsgured
face the mirror and shudders at the strange of his
voice, he wants to die
great deal is being done for these mutilated men,
They being retted with and legs Plastic surgery
doing it's part too the way of restoring paates teeth
and facial contour and the American Red Cross in Paris
attempting to make life vabe for them by providing
masks which restore their original features They will be
useful members of society," but the soul of
than service Life and liberty precious possessions but
the pursuit of happiness the dearest right of We are
all alike We go through life with the sweet illusion
that the blue bird of happiness just within reach and this
illusion is almost impossible to the disfgured man.
1t is the sacred duty of all those who have been bene-
fitted by their sacrifice to leave nothing undone restore
their useuness to employ every their men
tai and physical powers and the charm personalities to
the end that their lives be enriched rather than mpov-
erished by the fortunes of war.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23

German victory would only make it;
more so. Defeated, it is not too much
to hope that some even Of this caste
will realize that they are also made
of common clay.
The HohenZollern, the Army, the
civic officials, the landed nobility,
these rule Germany, with little refer
ence to the wishes of the people BY
connections of society, marriage, and
business, they form one group, con-
sidering itself chosen by God to rule
Germany-and the world
Is it wonder the sO-called German
Parliament is a farce? Practically all
legislation comes to it from the ruling
caste, represented by the BundeSrat
And it comes usually with clear state
ment as to what changes in it will be
tolerated. Opposition to Government
proposals, any new proposals lnconve-
nient to the Government are usually
met by sneering retOrt from the Chan
cellor or one of his Ministers, that
makes one wonder how any man of
real character can consent to give his
time as a member under such condi-
lions.
"A
tainly not fail to make the Reichstag
even more helpless than it is Based
on the claim that the Prussian system
was the cause of its triumph. it would
greatly increase it's efforts to make the
election of demOcratically minded
members an impOSsibility. 1t would
more frequently and more resolutely
dictate what the Reichstag could do or
could not do.
1t will be only after a defeat that
the people themselves will develop
the courage to call for new deal. The
democratic forces are abundant
enough and able enough now, but
those who have come in contact with
them know how hopeless they feel
about achieving any material reforms
in country that bristles with bayO-
nets.
And finally the tax burden. Mill
tary autocracy and crushing tax go
together; for no state activity costs,
so much and produces so little as do
the activities of great standing arm
les And triumphant Prussia will
surely wish to increase the army, will
claim it necessary to defend the new
territory il has seized. And under
the circumstances poor Michel WILL
as ever, have no choice but to pay.
If by our efforts we can show that
the Prussan system can be conquered
then may we expect the people of
Germany to arise in their might and
wipe it out And then will the way be
clear for that Alliance for Peace, in
the path of which Prussia has for
long been the stumbling block.
But with a victorious military au-
tocracy, no such step toward Democ-
racy can be expected This can b
brought about only by defeat of tha
pernicious system that has so long
dominated Germany, and now has dis
closed it's ambition to dominate the
world.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23

To those who know Germany from
personal experience, the Question
arises as to whether the German peo-
pie. aside from the ruling caste, have
anything to gain from final victory
in this war If there is truth IN the
philosophy of Democracy, the answer
must be NO. The German masses
can gain nothing by a victory of Ger
man autocracy, they have much 10
gain from it's defeat
Germany is only an expanded Prus-
STA. and it's curse is militarism. A
German victory would only help this
military autocracy to strengthen its
own position. Seldom has triumph
ant despot extended the civic rights of
his people, Victory makes an auto
cratic government arrogant and over
bearing. 1t is in defeat that it yields
to the demands of those who bear the
burden.
1t was thus with Prussia in 1906 and
1907; Austria made many reforms
after her crushing defeat in 1866;
France became real Republic after
the disaster of 1870; Russia awoke
after her humiliation by Japan in
1904 And so it will inevitably be
with Germany.
First, Prussianism: the system which
declares that citizens exist only for
the purposes of the State; which I'M
der apparently democratic forms
makes the Kaiser nearly an absolute
ruler and makes his Army and his
higher officials responsible only to him..
The autocratic rule of Prussia is only
possible on account of the steady on
ward march of the military machine.
A defeat of Prussia in 1866 would
have swept away the whole Prussian
tyranny Only defeat will do SO
now.
With the PruSsian system must stand
and fall-the militaristic system,
for the two are one The essence of it
is a military class, with powers dis
tinct from and at many points supe
riOr to those of the civic authorities,
by which it is in no way controlled.
1t is hard to see how the political
power and personal rights of the ordi-
nary citizen can flourish in any ma
ton burdened with such system.
And it is harder to see how any active
movement for greater political and
personal rights can progress in the
face of such a system triumphant.
Only defeat can undermine it's power.
Another part of this Prussian sys-
tenn is the caste of civic officials. It's
great curse is that it's training tends
to make each man in it tyrant on a
small scale. And the more important
members of this caste have been
born into it, or have been drawn in
so early, that they know no other life,
and think no other thoughts, than
those of this officialdom. There is no
real contact with the crowd, who are
looked upon as only pawns in the
great game played by the State. Ar
rogant and overbearing as this caste
is, even in it's humblest members, a
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
How Would You Get Rid
Of Miles of Barbed Wire?
One of the Many Problems the Red Cross
Has to Meet.

coiled and stretched around iron stakes
or crosses about four feet long, and
the whole thing makes a waist high
mass sometimes Is or 20 feet wide.
There are really acres Of it around
here, and when you think how many
strips Of it there are, stretching from
Belgium to Switzerland-why, it's 60
ing to be real problem after the war
to get it all up and out Of the way.
bet lot Of people walk into it through
the snow this winter.
I'VE came across unexploded shells
now and then and hand grenades of
various shapes and sizes also; but, be-
lieve me, we leave them alone. There
are four on the wall in our back yard
and several in a field near by"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23

Have you ever thought what strange
and battling problems must come up to
the Red Cross workers when they start
out to rebuild a French town-just the
problem of the barbed wire, for in
stance? This letter tells it:
"We have nearly every day about
half q dozen German prisoners work
ing amongst us, who are escorted in to
work in the morning by a poilu and
called for In the evening They ap-
pear quite harmless, but we have too
many evidences all around us to prove
that their race is quite to the contrary.
"You should see the barbed wire
miles and miles of it. How any one
could ever get through it, let alone un-
der fire, is beyond me. It's usually
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
Germany's Gain From German Defeat
By GEORGE WAGNER Professor Zoology,
University of

Published under direction of Wisconsin State council of Defense
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23

The following are some good oppor-
tunities offered by the Mineral Point
Real Estate Agency at the Democrat
office:
Ridge street. One of the best sites in town.
The Lindsey property; 10 rooms,
pantry and closets; good cistern; hot water
furnace; electric lights; new garage.
The home of Peter Stendebach is Of
we'll situated. Has electric lights and other
improvements. "a barn ard very nice garden,
The McIlhon homestead, corner of
Commerce and North streets. This property
will be sold at reasonable price.
The home of Joseph A. Arthur in the
Second ward; house contains rooms, pantry,
and closets; has good cellar. a little over an
acre of land. Also "a acres of pasture. Will
sell together or separately if desired. Will be
sold at bargain if taken soon.
A good residence on Ridge street;
house has eight rooms; good cellar and good
cistern; house is electric lighted. and has hot
water and hot air furnace.
A good building lot on Iowa street,
the property of A Thoma
Lot No. in the Oates Subdivision or
the west part Of Dodge street.
The Joseph Branger homestead on
North Commerce street. A good comfortable
dwelling house and two acres of good land
The price On this place has recently been re-
duced, and it will not stay long it the market.
The residence of Mrs. Ida Goelz. in
the northern part of the city--a good comfort
able dwelling house and other buildings and
an acre Of ground. Will be sold cheap.
The N. Treweek property situated
north of the Municipal building park. This
property includes three dwelling houses and a
shop. If you interested in the whole or any
part Of it inquire at Thu Democrat Office or of
any member of the Mineral Point Real Estate
Agency.
A good nine room house, on corner of
Iowa and Mineral streets in the 1st ward. Lot
70Xl20. 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 it will 5a sold cheap.
Two one acre lots in the south part
of the city.
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.
We have some other very good offer
ings in city and farm property. It will
pay intending purchasers to investigate
CRAWFORD BROS.
Telephone "A. S. E. SHEPARD
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
SECURE COAL FOR WINTER.
To the Users Of Bituminous Coal
In the State of Wisconsin.


In the State of Wisconsin.
I wish to strongly urge upon you the
necessity of your securing your coal at
the earliest possible date.
It is now possible to secure coal. In
some sections of our country, the mines
are not working, on account of lack of
orders and these mines work only to fill
orders. 1t is your duty to keep them
busy this summer to the end that your
wants for the coming winter will be
fully supplied. Cars and motive power
to move them are now to be had, but as
the season advances, it will be more
and more difficult to secure the
necessary cars to transport the coal.
You must, therefore, appreciate how
essential it is that you secure your coal
at once. By securing coal, mean not
only placing your orders, but by having
a surplus brought to your plant.
Next fall when the cold weather set
ties down upon US, you should have at
least sixty days supply on hand The
surest way to prevent trouble next win
ter in your plant is to order your coal
now and anticipate your wants as far
as you possibly can.
Do not be content before you have, at
your plant, a supply to cover at least
sixty days needs.
Mines work only to fill orders. Keep
them busy this summer.
If you don want heatless days next
winter, buy and store your coal now.
Knowing the situation as | do, wish
to emphasize the Importance of your
following the suggestions made in this
letter. LIZ you do not follow the sug-
gestions, you are certainly inviting
trouble later.
Yours very truly,
w. N. FITZGERALD,
Fuel AdministratOr
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
The Red Cross Answers
By THEODOSIA GARRISON
OF the Vigilantes.


Dear God, to leave
10 give service a
neal the wounds broken
To lend my hands the manned,
To give q woman back her from the
"But will do this for great O
Nay, but there little
Now burned and bleak
If might bring its people back o BET
The staunch roof the decent hearth
If might lift frightened and leave comforted-
will do this for the great Cross of Red
"You mag heal the wounded ma de the blind
You bring comfort to humankind
within sheltered your par
The strength within hands, heart:
from of heartsrings led
fail but If fail me"-said the of Red
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
HORSE BREEDING
The STANDARD Bred
Trotting Stallion
Ito's Star Cazer
No. 60847
Son of Norval King 2:124

Son of Norval King 2:124
Ito's Star Gazer is a magnifcently bred
horse; blood bay in color, star, both
hind ankles white; stands Is hands
high and weighs 1900 pounds; and
individually he is horse of grand
quality and finish.
He will make the season of 1918 five
days a week on the fam of the owner,
miles east of Rewey and 7 miles west
of Mineral Point, and on Saturdays in
John R. Browns barn in Mineral
Point. $12 to insure standing colt.
EVERETT DAVIS, Owner.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
The Grade Shire Stallion
Gard EmraI

Sired by Emral 1886 (3O085)
Will stand during the season of 1918 on
the farm of the owner. three miles west
of the village of WaIdwick. $40 for
living colt. Parties disposing of mares
will be held responsible for insurance
money.
Gard Emral is a very fine b1ocky
horse, with five straight crosses of
Shire stock.
WILLIAM P. ROSS, Owner.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
Truly Remarkable Record.

A wonderful matrimonial record was
that Of certain John Watson Of San
Francisco. This 'juggler of hearts"
became acquainted with the eight
daughters of a brewer resident in 'Fris-
co. Within year he had gone through
a form Of marriage with each Of the
eight sisters, and had succeeded in de-
camping with their dowries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
Good Farm For Sale.

The j. A. Meserole farm of 2hS acres,
just north of town. A good farm and it is Of
fered at price that will sell it.
Inquire of the Mineral Point Real Estate
Agency, at this office or of S. E. Shepard.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-23
REAL ESTAT D
Buy Property in Mineral Point.

Property Will be listed ana ADVERTISED foi
sale in this column free of charge for adyerts
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, 1918-05-23

ESTATE
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-07-26
EDITORIAL

The rapidly increasing use of the
automobile is accompanied by cor
responding increase in the careless
ness of those who ride. We frequently
hear the strict injunction of "Never
jump or step from moving train"
The same advice and caution applies
even more forcibly to the automobile.
1t is unsafe for any person to step
or jumping from the auto, be it run
ming ever so slowly. A mis-step, or
of the speed with which
the car is moving, often times causes
bad fall, and might result in seri-
Gus injury. 1t is bad business to
jump from a moving car, on any
occasion, and for any purpose. There
are several people of our acquain-
tance who would do we'll to heed this
friendly bit of advice.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-07-26
p: p y n y h n E

The Charlotte Republican of last
week opines that,
"The nomination of Chase S.
Osborn or VIM. Alden Smith for
United States Senator, would
strengthen the ticket for the
obvious reason that they can
take care of theor own interests
in an active campaign"
The True Northerner remembers
of a circumstance not so many years
ago, when one of the brilliant men
of this state was nominated for the
high Office of Governor on the re-
publican ticket. He was in the state
every minute, up one side and down
the other "taking care of his inter-
ests." Notwithstanding all this, the
Democratic School master" from
Big Rapids Trimmed him to Fraz-
zle". the first time that Michigan had
elected democratic governor in
many moons. 1t really seems to The
True Northerner, that a knowledge
of the fact that the nominee for
United States senator was soldier,
serving his country in an important
naval position, and his two sons
were also in the service, would have
a more salutary effect on the voters
of Michigan than would so much
campaigning with the voters compell-
ed to listen to attacks on everything
and everybody from the President
down to the Rubber Stamp. The
voters of Michigan are in no mood
now it seems to us for campaign or
atory and vituperative harangues.
Give us men who not only have done
things in the past, but are on thejob
doing things now, undisturbed by
political embroglios.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-07-26
p. = p p p b b D.

The most important duty which
will confront the people of the state
of Michigan in the coming primary
from a state and national standpoint
is the selection of a United States
senator. 1t should be considered a
serious business by every voter in
the state. Personal likes and pre-
JUDGES, prestige or popularity of the
available candidates should play no
part in the final analysis which every
voter must make to decide for him-
self the candidate for whom he will
cast his ballot.
Who, among all the candidates
does our state and nation need in
these critical times, and during the
reconstruction period after peace
comes; who among them all is best
equipped from every standpoint to
serve his state and nation in the SEN
atorial hall of Congress? This is
the important question and the only
one.
Had William Alden Smith deferred
his announcement until now, he
probably would be returned with but
little opposition. But he announced
his retirement months ago, and it is
extremely doubtful if he will change
his mind and permit his name to 80
on the ballot, notwithstanding the
pressure brought to bear by his ar
dent friends about the state.
Henry Ford is not taken seriously
by the thinking men of the state.
Nevertheless there is grave danger
his nomination with the vote of the
state split two or three ways, a
lamentable crime though it would be.
/ If the opposition to Mr.. Ford could
be concentrated on one candidate,
there would be no question about the
result. But that is an impossibility
and therein lies the danger.
For the sake of this argument let
the names of Henry Ford and VIM.
Alden Smith be eliminated from con-
sideration. That leaves Chase Osborn
Of Sault Ste. Marie and Truman H.
Newberry of Detroit. One of these
men should win the nomination in
the primary, and which one. The
voters of Michigan, who look upon
Henry Ford as the colossal joke that
he is, unlearned, unframed and abso-
lutely unified for q position of trust
(Continued On paee a W
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-07-26

Mr.. and Mrs. AL Anderson and
son Barton who went west to make
Colorado their home, have returned
to Good Old Michigan and will again
reside in their home town, Cassopolis
They are the guests of Postmaster
H. A. Cole and family this week.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-07-26

Four new free tuberculosis clinics
are in progress of development by
the Michigan Anti tuberculosis
association. They will be at Cass-
opolis, Dowagiac, Paw Paw and Hart
ford. One week will be spent at the
two former cities and one week i'm
Van Buren county. The time has
not been announced vet.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-04
MAURICE ROTHSCHlLO IS
NOW OWNER REGAL FACTORY


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company '"" "' 'N" I'r'' factory
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-04
RED CROSS USES MEAL
TO TEACH CLEANLINESS

ur The Associated rFr- Correspondent Re
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-04

activities and the churches In war
camp communities
one % the first steps of tho three
hundred community organizers sent
out hy war camp community service
was io ascertain 60 what church the
Huldl'W belonged and 10 seo that
hoF wcrc invited to attend the local
church ~ that denomination wher-
over ono existed
Sow iHo service has taken the hd
dIuou1l step ~ utilizing its volun-
'"'r auto corps. OF which itVhas
moro than two score throughout the
country to s'o that'tho soldier gets
there ~ ho wants TO Ro.