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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-18
SMUGGLING GUNS
INTO BRAZIL UNDER
EYES0F OFFICIALS

Interesting Account of Notorious German Spy Who En-
gineered Gun Running Exploits for Germany
Munitionment of New Republic Revelation OF
the Inside Workings of Hun Secret Service.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-18

SWEET PEAS. v1OLETS, TULIPS,
DAFFODHS.
JOHN RECK & SON.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-18
What They Do in Rio
Funds for Kunani Republic

Before the list of winning numbers
which was posted on the door of the
establishment where the lotteries
were being conducted, met Preside
Lopez, who was scanning the list at
the same time as I.
He was a tall, thin man, with grey
hair and air of distinction; one could
see at a glance that he was some
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-18
GERMANS GET
QUART OF OIL
EVERY MONTH

d,eipziger Neusten Nachrichten, Nov.
%, 1919
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02
THE PRESIDENTS SNONPARTISAN
APPOINTMENTS

William H. Taft Charles H. responsibility
administration Milwaukee
in
Nothing could farther the truth In the
Washington
branch
in
of the greatest responsibility On the
defense Willard
A.
In the department Frank Vanderlp
Republican
Republicans John OBan prominent York Republican,
the responsible positions
Cowel Republican, Edward R. Stiniu
Republican, Bakers
Republican,
Mills
of the
By special appointment Gen G. W. Goethas Republican,
supplies equipment of this
Wilson Republicans
the himself singulary
placing
ba o
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02
FIRE AT COBB TAKES
HOTEL SUNDAY NIGHT

Dodgeville Sun Republic: The hotel
at Cobb, owned by Henry Promen-
schenkel, was destroyed by fire Sunday
night. Fire was discovered on the
north side of the roof about midnight
The alarm was given and the local fire
company responded promptly but the
blaze had spread so far that the build
ing could not be saved and very little
of the furniture could be removed. The
fire company prevented the fire from
spreading to nearby buildings. The
loss is said to be about $4,000, partly
covered by Insurance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02
"SLACK ERS''

''Slackers' is newly coined word
descriptive of those sneaks, shirks and
towards. who seek to avoid the military
service which they owe to their coun
try, when it is at war
The term is even more applicable to
those who, not liable to military SER
vice, and yet abundantly able, neglect
or refuse to contribute their just share
for the support and maintenance of our
army of boys, risking their health and
their lives in the trenches and on the
firing line.
The latter class of "slackers" should
be made to feel the whitening contempt
of their patriotic neighbors, who have
not only contributed their own shares,
but enough more to make up the def
ciencies of the ''slackers'
They should be made social outcasts,
unfit for respectful recognition by loyal
American citizens.
If engaged in business, their business
should be boycotted, and the patronage
of the public given to those who have
patriotically responded to the call of
the Nation.
The Councils of Defense should as
certain and publish to the world the
names of the "slackers" within their
several territories, so that all may
know the unpatriotic sneaks and shirks,
who, enjoying the blessings of our
Nation, are unwilling to discharge the
obligations of it's citizenship.-Iowa
County Council of Defense, by M. j.
Briggs, chairman committee on patriot
ism.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02
THE MINERAL POINT
HIGH SCHOOL
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

"CLAIM ALLOWED" story of
profits and patriotism based upon the
present war, is the subject of the Senior
class play to be given on May 18th.
This is royalty play and will be espe
cially interesting at this time.
The Track Meet with Darlington held
at the Fair grounds last Friday was
won by Darlington by the small margin
of 40 to 42 points. Two of our team
were prevented from entering the meet
at the last minute by sickness. We
have entered team in the Platteville
Normal meet on May nth and are ex
pecting the boys to give good account
of themselves.
Notwithstanding the efforts made to
control the epidemic of measles quite a
number of pupils have been compelled
to miss school during the past few
weeks. Although the disease appears
in a light form and the children are
not very sick, it interferes with their
attendance.
Irene Lehr goes to Platteville Friday,
where she represents the league in the
district declam atory contest held at the
normal in the evening. A delegation
will go over to the contest.
The children are beginning work on
their war gardens. 1t is hoped that
every child in the city may have gar
den, even a small one, of his own.
A committee from the Red Cross
visited the schools Monday afternoon,
and were interested in the work the
children are doing for the Red Gross.
Tie annual exhibit will be held in the
various rooms of the schools on Friday,
May 10th.
Work on the high school annual The
Pointer is progressing and the book
will be issued sometime during the
month.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02
IOWA COUNTY RESPONDS TO THE CALL
Subscriptions To the Third Liberty Loan Will Exceed $50
of the Minimum Allotment of $543000O0.

The Third liberty loan campaign is proving great
in Iowa county The reports which into the Office
of Thomas NJ Pestley chairman show that the people in
all parts of the county responding most generously
They alive the suao and by Saturday night, when
the campaign Closes their aggregate subscription will largely
exceed $50 per of their quota This result is indeed
gratifying. inspires hope and confidence 1t brought
about by thorough effective organizaon extending into
every school drct and by splendid team work the part
of strong force of solicitors for Uncle Sam shows that
people alive to the grave situation which confrons
the world and that they will loyalty do their utmost for
home and country.
In regard the third liberty loan campaign Wisconsin
The Madison Democrat quotes W. L. Ross, federal
director of sales, follows:
Outside Dane and Milwaukee counties biggest coane
There
definitely
the finish will $685. 400 0 which
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02
IOWA COUNTY SCHOOL NEWS
From the County Superintendent's
Office,

From the County Superintendent's
Office.
The Red Cross is large organization,
including the people of every nation,
banded together to relieve the sick and
suffering people of the world, and now
the American Red Cross has opened its
doors and invited the boys and girls to
come in and help with this relief work.
This is a means by which the school
children can serve the whole world.
BY it they can learn to be the good cit
izen of this country which we all love.
School District No. 8, Dodgeville,
Olga Hanson, teacher, has organized a
one hundred per cent Junior Red Cross
auxiliary and excellent work is being
accomplished and the pupils show great
interest in the work. This school
elected one of the older pupils of the
school as chairman of their organiza-
tion and will continue the work during
the summer vacation, holding their
at the school house. This is
an excellent plan. How many more
teachers will fall in line?
The proceeds of social given at the
school in District No. 10, Mineral
Point, netted $4750, which was given
to the Mineral Point branch of the Red
Cross.
On Thursday evening, April II, dis
trict No. it. and No. 4 Clyde held
program and box social at the Clyde
Hall for the benefit Of the Red Cross.
Mr. Egan, Mr. Springer and Mr. Nc
Geever gave interesting talks. The
proceeds were s47O5. Teachers, Agatha
Googan and Jennette Philip.
The sum of $68.70 was realized at
social held in district No. II, Eden,
Rosa Forman, teacher. This money
was turned over to the Red Cross.
Arbor Day falls on May g. Schools
should spend at least one half day in
up and beautifying the school
yard. You (do not need to wait for the
designated day-do it soon and
enjoy the results before the school
closes. The legislature of 1917 made
no provision for Arbor Day books, if
you want material along this line refer
to the back numbers.
The reports for the Reading Circles
diplomas and seals will soon be due.
Pupils should be checking up now on
this work.
Excellent bulletins on the present
war are being sent to the schools these
days. Preserve at least one copy of
and the rest should be distributed
throughout the district. JAW.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02
IOWA COUNTY BOYS CALLED

DOdgeville Chronicles: The next quota
Of Iowa county to be inducted into the
service by the draft board of the county
will be sent to Columbus Barracks,
Ohio, about the first of May, and con-
sist of the following young men:
Wilbur Carpenter, Spring Green
Wilfred Paynter, Eveleth. MINI.
John 81. McDermott, Mineral Point
Leonard Blotz, Cudahy
Elbert Lutz, Rewey
Felix 4. Gomez, Fargo, N. d.
Aleck Velio, Madison, S. D.
Alvin Rhinerson, Edmund
Carl Sundin, Chicago
Carl A. Olson, Highland
Melvin Olafson, Edmund
Joseph A. Oimoen, Barnevel6
Elmer Nicholas Fine, Linden
William Shiefel, Highland
John Peter Stines, Mineral Point
Leroy Blynn, Mazomanie
Howard T. Hoskins, Cedar Rapids, la.
Helmer F. Erickson, Rewey
Leo Bauer, Avoca
Russell Liddie, Miffiin
Thomas M. Carroll, Avoca
Frood P. Smith, Dodgeville
Carl A. Iverson, Chicago
Walter H. Snyder, Avoca
Edward J. Topp, Highland
Andrew Goebel. Milwaukee
Andrew J. Boylan, Ridgeway
Glenn B. Robb, Blanchardville
Charles Fault, Fond du Lac
James r. White, Barneveld
Earl H. Franks, ,,Rewey
Gaynard Goldsworthy, Mineral Point.
Arthur l.. Hughes Dodgeville
All the above were registrants in
Iowa county last June since which time
many have left the county, which is the
cause of foreign addresses being given.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02
ENTERED INTO REST
John w. Taylor

Died at his home in Linden, on last
Thursday night of heart failure, Mr.
John w. Taylor; aged 81 years, 10 days.
Mr. Taylor was truly a representative
citizen of Linden and of Iowa county.
He was twice district attorney, and for
many terms a member of the county
board of supervisors He leaves his
wife and their two children, son and
a daughter.
The funeral services, conducted by
Rev. w. J. e. Bond, were held at the
M. E. Church in Linden last Sunday
afternoon. There was great outpour-
ing of people who knew and held the
deceased in high esteem.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02
THE MARSHAL OF BENTON SHOT
While Trying to Arrest Two Men :
For Robbery.

Last Saturday Marshal Edward Ell
liot of Benton was shot and very dan
gerously injured while trying to place
two strangers under arrest. The
shooting occurred on the main street of
the town at about 10 o'clock at night.
A robbery had been committed at
New Diggings and Marshal Elliot had
received word to apprehend the rob-
bers; and he. suspecting two strangers
who were in town attempted to arrest
they. One of three shots fired by the
men struck the Marshall above the
heart, and he is still in very serious
condition.
On Monday, the robbers were found
hiding in barn near Benton, and were
arrested. They are now lodged in the
county Jail at Darlington. The above
facts were learned by telephone from
the Office of The Benton Advocate this
Wednesday morning.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
Dochnahl-Schaaf.

Miss Loretta Dochnahl of Dodgeville
and Mr. Henry Schaaf of Mineral Point
were united in marriage at nuptial high
mass in ST. Joseph's Church at Dodge
vile, Tuesday, April %, 1918, Rev. FIR.
A. Ambauen officiating. After the
ceremony a wedding dinner was served
to the bridal party at the brides home.
The worthy young people will make
their home on the groom's farm near
this city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02
James NJ. kinq.

Died, at his home in Arena, April 20,
of pneumonia, Mr.. James M. King;
aged 60 years.
Deceased had been in business for 80
years. He leaves his wife, two sons and
one daughter. One of the sons is with
the u. S. army in France.
Mr.. King was true gentleman.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02
OF FLOUR

The Food Administration is insistent
that all sales of wheat -four must be on
fifty fifty basis; that is, an equal
amount of substitute must be sold with
the -four Sales in the rural districts
are limited to one sack and in the cities
and villages to half sack and flour on
hand in excess Of a thirty days supply
will be considered boarding. Potatoes
cannot be sold as substitute.
Wheat Flour Substitutes
Corn meal Corn flour
Edible corn starch Hominy
Corn grits Barley -four
Potato flour Sweet potato -four
Soya bean flour Rice
Rice -four Oatmeal
Rolled oats Buckwheat -four
Feterita -four and meals
Whole wheat and graham -four may
be sold on the basis of five pounds of
-four to three pounds of substitutes.
JOHN M. REESE,
County Food administrator
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02
RED CROSS NOTES

Are you member of the Red Cross?
If not join now and hang red cross in
your window. Every house in our city
should have one.
Our requisition of 1000 tampons, 10
helpless case shirts and 1900 (4x4) COM
presses for April have been finished
and sent to Madison.
The Mineral Point public schools
have all been enrolled as a school aux
iliary of the Madison Chapter of Red
Cross and have received diploma GER
tifying they are 100 per cent, which
means every child enrolled in these
schools is a member of the Junior Red
Cross. A committee of ladies from the
local Red Cross visited these schools on
Monday to inspect the work and report.
They found the pupils of all depart
ments had been busy and wonderful
lot of work made from material donat-
ed and collected, at times saved from
play, at recess or after school was the
result. From the Kindergarten with
their clippings for pillows and knitted
squares, to the High school with their
sweaters and socks, all had done their
bit, and even the smallest child sang
The Star Spangled Banner" Patriot
ism and Red Cross work were hand in
hand. Much credit is due the teachers
who have this work in charge, espec-
tally the grade teachers, who with so
much patience have taught their pupils
how to make these many articles.
The following is the report:
HIGH SCHOOL
&c sweaters, 18 prs. wristlets, prs.
socks, Is muffiers, 1 helmet, 400 gauze
surgical dressings, so arm sings and
several hundred trench candles.
THE GRADES
soldiers knitted afghans, 90 small
knitted afghans, 16 pieced woolen
quilts, 81 knitted washcloths, 18 com
fort pillows, 233 handkerchiefs, 283 shot
bags, 1925 gun wipes, 43 tray cloths,
62 napkins, 2 night gowns, 5 dressings,
5 infants layetts, new, IA knitted hoods
and 1 knitted water bottle.
A large collection of partly worn
baby clothing has been collected.
St. Mary's school was also visited
but this school is not fully organized as
yet. A good beginning has been made
and in few weeks full report will be
given.
Not only have our public schools
been working for the Bed Cross, but
our country schools have been sending
in donations from time to time. Those
to be acknowledged this week with
thanks are Miss Clara McCarville,
teacher of school district No. s, 50 10 |
donated to Red Cross by her pupils
from their March War Savings account.
Miss Ada Schaumberg, teacher of dis.
No. 10. $4750 Miss Florence Gilman,
teacher of dis. No. 2, $1,000. Miss
Sylvia Mckinley, teacher of South
Survey $1180.
This report shows that our children
are serving their country Loyalty now
and speaks we'll for it's future welfare,
when they will be the voters and
'ulers.
Other donations are:
Mrs Adam Dresden 81
Mrs W. S. Ross, monthly don. $4
Willis Thompson, monthly don. 81
Miss Irene Mitchell 81
Lura Crawford and Kathryn Gratiot
rom articles made and sold 81.
The Red Cross received word from
edward Schaaf and Milo Clayton that
hey had arrived at Fort Columbia,
Wash.
There will be meeting of the direc
ors of Red Cross at their rooms,
Tuesday, May 7, at p. m.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02
HER HUSBANDS
WIFE
At Municipal Theatre, Thursday
Evening, May 2.

The popular comedy Her Husband S
Wife. written by A. E. Thomas, will be
presented by very strong home talent
company at Municipal Theatre, Thurs
evening, May 2, for the benefit of the
Red Cross.
Come and enjoy this good play given
for noble purpose.
Admission SOC. 35c. SOC. Seats now
on sale at the Prideaux drug store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02

The service flag of the College of
Agriculture. which gives credit only to
students and members of the faculty
who have been in the college since war
was declared, now has 221 stars. Six-
teen for members of the faculty, IA for
long course students, 16 for middle
course students, % for short course
students, and % for dairy course stu
dents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02

evidently
Tribune, and baneful partisan He
0 the O
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02
MINERAL POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY
To Patrons of Public Library.

To Patrons of Public Library.
Please see whether you or any of
your friends have any of the following
books. If you have one or if you find
any of them, please return to the pub
lie library as soon as possible.
St. Nicholas magazine for August
1917.
Second book of birds
Laddie
Edgar Allan Poe
Christmas candles
Virginia cavalier
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02
George Chiids.

Beloit Free Press: George Childs,
81 years old, resident of Beloit for the
past 20 years, died at his home, 315
State street, at o'clock Monday after
noon. Funeral services were at the
chapel of Meehan and Son Undertaking
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02

parlors. Services were conducted by
Captain Parkhurst of the Salvation
Army.
Decedent lived for number of years
in Mineral Point and was we'll and
favorably known in this community.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02
Box Social.

There will be an entertainment and
box social at the Parkinson school house
in Willow Springs, Wednesday evening,
May 8. Everybody cordially invited.
MARGARET HENDRICKSoN, Teacher
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02
RAILWAY TRAIN SERVICE AT
MINERAL POINT

On the c., M. & st. P. trains leave
regularly at 6:55 a. m. and 1 100 p. m.
and arrive at $50 p. m. and 1915 p. m.
On Sunday the train leaves at 1 100 p. m.
and arrives at 2:20 p. m.
On the Mineral Point & Northern
trains leave at $3.50 a. M, 1870 p. m.
and 4 40 p. M. and arrive at s: :25 am;
10 a. m. and 4 30 p. m.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02
AN INSTRUCTIVE NUMBER
Prof. MontraviIIe NJ. Wood Closes
the Lyceum Course With an En-
tertaininq Lecture.

Si@6btbS @OSA0iSs
The closing number of the Mineral
Point Lyceum course was given in the
Municipal Theatre on last Friday night.
A very large audience greeted the dis
tinguished scientist, who gave many
practical demonstrations of the princi-
Piles involved in recent discoveries of
science, and of the wonderful powers Of
electricity. His demonstrations of the
groscope and it's application to the aero
plane, the mono-rail and the submarine
torpedo were all that has been claimed
for 4hem. The entertainment was of a
high class. and was fitting closing of
the excellent Lyceum course given dur
ing the past season under the auspices
of the Congregational Brotherhood.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02
Prof. Kircher to Remain at Merrill

Dodgeville Sun Republic: Professor
Kircher, formerly superintendent of the
Dodgeville schools has been re- engaged
as superintendent of the Merrill schools.
The school board is so pleased with his
work that they have raised his salary
$500 for the ensuing year and desired to
have him sign three year contract.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02
THE LATEST NEWS
The Wisconsin State Journal,
Madison.

day which reaches Mineral Point at
4:30 p. M, which is the best service
Mineral Point can get in the daily
newspaper line. The Wisconsin State
Journal is strong and interesting
newspaper and it gives you the latest
news.
Lester Eddington will deliver daily
to subscribers at 12 cents per week.
Give him your order.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02

Groth & Noble have added to their
bottling works machine for washing
bottles. 1t is operated by electricity
and works like charm.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
G. w. Emery, Pastor.

9. w. Emery, Pastor.
Glass Meetings-9:3
Morning Worship, 1920.
Sunday School-11:45. Glasses for
all.
Junior League-3:00.
Epworth League-6:30.
Evening Worship-7:3O.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening at
1880.
A cordial invitation to all our services
is extended. Strangers will feel an old
home welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02
TRINITY CHURCH NOTICES


=. T. " nSSU1 TlSItOT'
Sunday May 5, Holy Eucharist, )
a. m.
Holy Eucharist, 1890.
Evening prayer, 80.
The Women's Auxiliary will meet
with Mrs w. S. Ross Thursday at 2:30.
This is the annual business meeting
and all members are urgently requested
to be present.
Daily intercessions for our country
and boys at the front, y a. IN, Follow
the brave boys up with prayers and in
tercessions.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02

Milwaukee The La Toilette
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02

The Want Advs. bring results. Read
them on page 8.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-05-02

Look over the Want column.