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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
ITEMS OF LOCAL NEWS

Nelson PEBBLES returned home Sun
day from Sartell, Mimi, where he had
been since last spring.
After spending the holidays at home
in Mineral Point, Miss Susie Rink and
Miss Florence have returned to their
schools at Hazel Green and South
Beloit.
9. E. Neumann Of Camp Grant
spent short furlough here Saturday
and Sunday.
Robert S. Crawford came down from
Madison Friday afternoon and returned
by way of GAINESVILLE Sunday afternoon,
reaching Madison on the train which
broke the snow blockade Monday
morning.
Mrs Kelly and son Curtis from Fort
Atkinson are visiting her parents this
week
After spending his holiday vacation
in Mineral Point, Willard q. Crawford
left on Tuesday morning to return to
Coleraine, Mimi, by way of Madison,
where he will visit for few days.
Mr. and Mrs George Raine and Mr.
and Mrs Henderson Raine left Wednes-
day to visit Mr. and Mrs John Dame at
Black Earth.
A sleighload of people from Linden
surprised Mr. and Mrs Will Fitzsimons
Wednesday evening. Supper was
served, after which all attended the
play at the Municipal Theatre.
A sale of considerable local interest
was made last week when Theodore
Frieden sold to James Harris, Jr. his
beautiful home and dairy farm and live
stock in the northern part of the city.
Mr. Harris previously owned so acres Of
excellent land practically joining this
which makes it very valuable dairy
farm. 1t is understood that herd of
Geurnseys will be added to the fine
herd purchased from Mr. Frieden.
B. J. Bennett went to Madison Tues
day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
APPLY POWER TO THE FARM LABOR PROBLEM
BY r. M. WHITE,
College of Agriculture University Of Wisconsin

anything about farming, but plans are
being made to educate these city boys
SO they will be of service. The tractor
will help solve the farm labor prob
lem, but education is the one thing
needed to make the tractor successful.
The tractor cannot be drawn into the
garage and left for day or two. 1t
is an implement which must be used
every hour Of the day because the time
is only too short for putting in the
crops. Small repairs on tractors must
be made by the farmer owner, and this
is so because of the imminent need for
quick action.
In this matter of service, some of the
tractor companies add the cost of this
to the price of the machine. This is
very poor policy, however. If it were
fixed so that the farmer had to pay
extra for his repair service instead he
would be more likely to learn more
about his tractor in a short time than
he n would otherwise. Besides, why
should the farmer be made to pay for
some other fellows failure to learn
how to care for his tractor?
Wisconsin farmers are fast getting
in shape to buy more tractors. They
are ready financially and almost ready
every other way.
To help them obtain some accurate
and highly useful points about gas en-
gines and tractors the state is holding
a special short course called Farm
Motor Month";" which will last from
January IA to February 9, at the Col
lege Of Agriculture, but these students
will get the benefit of practical work
at the minimum of expense.
Farm power is on the horizon. 1t
will be one way to help win the war.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
WALDWICK
BY HARVEY UREN.

Meta Lehr returned to Edmund Sat-
| urday to resume her school duties.
| The cafeteria social on Monday even
ing was we'll attended. The proceeds
amounting to S27OO were given to the
| Red Cross.
Mr. and Mrs Jack Harker and Chad
Harker spent Thursday at the Sumter
Jackson home.
Mr. and Mrs George Campton spent
Wednesday at Harvey Whites in
Fayette.
Mr. and Mr. Lee Gordon spent Thurs
day at Carl Cocking's.
Guy and Dean Van Matre spent last
week in Chicago.
About one hundred friends and neigh
bors attended farewell party Saturday
evening given in honor of Mr. and Mrs
Lunch was served and very pleasan,
evening was much enjoyed by all. MI
and Mrs Harris were presented with a
nice rocking chair.
Clarence and Floyd Humbert, Roy
and Mildred Buckingham, and Earl
James spent Sunday evening at Rober,
Uren's.
Mildred Buckingham entertained a
few girl friends on Friday evening i'll
honor of her 18th. birthday.
Gladys league of Mineral Point visit
ed friends here last week. ~
Howard Nicholas spent few days
last week at Cuba City.
Mr. and Mrs Chad Harker were Min
eral Point callers Friday.
About twenty five young people Were
entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs
George Humbert on New Years night
The evening was spent in playing
games. All report good time.
Mr. and Mrs Thomas league were
Mineral Point callers Friday.
Nora Humbert is visiting friends at
Edmund.
Mrs Henry Skinner and daughter
Ruth spent last week in Darlington.
Mr. and Mrs William Walsh and son
Joseph and Vincent, and Bridget Walsh
spent Friday at Wilmerth Chings.
William Grafton Of Madison is visit
ing his parents Mr. and Mrs John Orator
Melvina Harris of Mineral Point il
visiting relatives here this week.
N. Fl. Cockings was Mineral Point
caller Wednesday.
The following Sunday School officer
have been elected for the ensuing year ::
William Skews, supt.
Alfred league, as istant supt
| Henry Nygard. secretary.
Ruth Humble t, treasurer.
Lula Gilbank. Mildred Buckingham, and Mae
Uren, librarians.
Mrs Robert Uren, organst.
Mrs Henry Nygard, supt. Cradle Roll dept.
Mrs Howard Nicholas, supt. of Home dept.
Mrs Herschel Terrell, missionary treasurer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10


lect, it means an excess production
over the last census Of ten bushels for
every man, woman and child In the
state. But $4,000 acres represent on
ly part Of the increased amount open
ed up, for it excludes pasture soy
beans, root and garden crops.
The soy bean is coming crop, prob
ably more widely adapted to varying
conditions Of soil than any other plant
with the possible exception Of clover
as applied to Wisconsin. Plowed un-
der, it puts power in sandy soil. Placed
in the silo with corn, it puts milk in
the pail, and gladness in the heart of
the dairyman. 1t makes forage certain
in sandy localities where it was uncer-
tain prior to 1910.
Increased Dairy Output.
Since the last census we have wit
messed further development Of the soil
survey. Soil maps are now available,
and 1t is unnecessary to 60 1t blind in
selecting land.
Then, drudgery is being taken out of
land clearing. Power pulleys, choker
hooks, take-ups, and other devices
have multiplied the efficiency of stump
pullers.
Every decade of Wisconsin history
shows climbing up in acreage of
crops, in manufacture, and In CONNER
cial activity. But now we are urged
by the food administration to grow
and save. No state lie better prepared
to do SO. None is more willing. For
if we are proud Of a state doing so
much, will we not be still more proud
Of a bigger state doing more?
The planting of better seeds, the use
Of clover as catch crop, theaexten-
sion of cow testing associations, the
production of more roots, the multiple
cation of silos, and complete develop
ment of our agricultural lands, will
easily increase our dairy OUTPUT.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10

GIVES BRTA|N'S
TERMS OF PEACE.
Partition of Teuton Lands Not
Sought.
TO BACK FRENCH TO. END
Premier Demands PREPARATION and
Restoration and Freedom for Sep.
arate NationaIities 49, Alsace
Must Be Returned to France
Poles to Be Re-
united.

London, Jan. THE British prime
minister, David Lloyd-George set forth
Great Britain's war aims and the
peace terms it would discuss more spe-
officially and at greater length than be
has ever done before. He delivered
the address on Saturday before meet.
ing of the delegates of the trades
unions.
The premier said the government
stood responsible for the words he
used; that he was speaking, mot mere.
ly the mind of the government, but
the mind of the nation and the en,
pire."
Mr.. Lloyd George asserted the
safety of the world depends on three
conditions. These he announced as
follows:
"First, the sanctity of treaties must
be re-established.
Second, territorial settlement must
be based on the right of self-determi-
nation or the consent of the governed.
Lastly, the creation of an internR.
tional organization to limit ornaments
and diminish the probability of war;"
''TO secure these conditions" the
premier added, "the British empire Is
prepared to make even greater sacri-
fees"
Mr.. LlOyd-George told the war and
peace aims in fulfllment of a promise
to address the delegates of the trades
unions, who are meeting to discuss the
question of man power with Sir Auck.
land Geddes, minister of national serv.
ice.
eve are not fighting a war Of az
gressiOn against the German people,"
said Lloyd-George. "The destruction
or disruption of Germany or the Ger
man people never has been war aim
with us from the first day of this war
to this day.
eve had to join in the struggle OF
stand aside and see Europe go under
and brute force triumph over public
right and international Justice"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10

1900 miles of public road have been
built: butter and cheese have increas-
ed from 27S,OOO.OOO to 3SO,O00,OOO
pounds; plants for the manufacture of
condensed and evaporated milk have
increased from 10 to So; alfalfa has
Increased from 1900 acres to $1,000
acres; and the amount Of land in Gull
tiyated crops has increased more than
$4,000 acres since the last census.
The greatest part Of the addition in
acreage occurred In the upper coun-
ties. Figured In oats or wheat or rye,
or any ether grain crop you care to Sc
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10

mas Deen its re-
cent growth.
And as with the
stretching" lad
so with the state
1T has been al
most unconsd ous
of it's growth. But
bringing the yard
stick into play,
we find that since
1910, the amount
Of corn has in
creased 100000
acres in twenty
six northern coun.
ties alone; the
acreage Of pedi-
greed seed grains
has trebled; cat
tie have increased
hv K00n00 hoad.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10

more down into the subsoil. This has
left the top eight inches sour and with
out sufficient lime to counterfeit the
acid. For these reasons your alfalfa is
now sickly and yellow. But you will
find that it will improve with age, for
as the roots get more thoroughly estab-
lished in the 'subsoil they will get what
lime the plants need and your alfalfa
will recover it's health.
'Whenever you seed this field to
alfalfa again have four tons of ground
lime stone an acre put on the surface
Of the plowed land in the spring or fall.
That's a prescription which insures
healthy alfalfa, increased yields and
bigger profits
Now here is where the macadam road
got in it's work.
''But you haven't yet explained why
the lower corner of this field is doing
SO we'll. That's what's always puz-
zled me. Your test shows it to be only
slightly acid. Why is it not like the
rest?" the agent asked.
Fortunately this question was cas-
lily answered by having observed the
condition and evidences of washing
along side of the macadan road.
"That road has made possible this
heavy growth Of alfalfa" the agent
told the farmer.
"The road!" exclaimed the land
owner. "What in the world has that
got to do with my alfalfa?"
Simply this was the reply. "This
macadam road was surfaced with
ground limestone rock. You can see
how in many places it has been. pretty
we'll worn off by travel and the rains
have carried much of that limestone
down through these little bitches into
this lower corner of your field. That's
why the alfalfa is doing so we'll there.
Nature has demonstrated to you better
than I can explain how badly the rest
of your alfalfa is in-need of lime.
Well, must be going. Will help you
get carload Of limestone. When you
are ready let me know"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
Special Notice.

Having been called to the army, to
leave Mineral Point January 10, L re
quest all knowing themselves indebted
to me to call Immediately and settle
All accounts not paid by January IL
will be placed with collector.
DR.. II. D. LUDDEN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
BRITISH PEACE TERMS

The principles which were an.
nounced by Premier yd-Georee,
which may be taken as the attitude Of
the British empire on war aims and
peace terms, may be summed up as
follows:
GERMANY.
The entente is not fighting to dis.
rupt the German nation or to dictate
it's form of government. The battle
against Germany is made in self-de.
Tense to end the menace of Junkerisnn
and militarism. The German people
themselves could bring peace at once
by the adoption of democratic gov.
eminent.
AUSTRIA AND THE BALKANS.
Unless genuine self-government 10
granted to those Austro-Hungarian ma.
tionaIlties who long have desired 10,
general peace cannot be assured. Jus.
tice must be done to the men of Rou.
manian blood and speech. Serbia and
Montenegro must be restored.
BELGIUM.
Belgium must be restored 10 full
and reparation made for all damage.
ALSACE-LoRRAINE.
1--WE mean to stand by the French
democracy to the death in the demand
for the reconsideration of the wrong
done in ~ when AIsace-Lorraine wac
torn away" All occupied French ter
ritory must be restored.
ITALIA IRREDENTA.
I'VE regard as vital the legitimate
claims Of the italians for union with
those of their own race and tongue"
POLAND.
IAN Independent Poland compris.
ina all the genuinely Polish elements
who desire to participate, is an ur.
gent necessity for the stability Of west
ern Europe"
RUSSIA.
The entente would be glad TO fight
eide by side with the new Russia, but
II the present rulers of Russia act IN,
dependentIy, Russia must be saved by
her own people.
TURKEY.
Britain would not deprive Turkey Of
lie capital or Of the lands In Thrace
and Asia Minor, which are predoni-
nantIy Turkish, but Arabia, Armenia,
Mesopotamla, Syria and Palestine are
entitled 20 separate natIonalitIes. The
Dardaneiles must be neutraIfzed and
internationalizsd.
!. GERMAN COLONIES.
They will be dealt with by confer.
ence which must take primary regard
to their native Inhabitants and placed
under an administration acceptable to
them. All exploiting Of these reoIoHs
by European governments or capital.
lsts must cease.
SEA oUTRAGES.
"There must be reparation for In
Iuries In violation Of international law.
The peace conference must not forget
our seamen and the services they have
done"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10

would do for al
falfa. ~
T h ere we re
about ten acres
which had been
seeded the previ-
Gus year on a
s / opin 6, we'll
drained field. The
soil was of lime
stone origin, fer
tile and we'll in
oculated as indi-
Gated by the pres
ence of nodules
on the alfalfa
roots. All along
the road nv the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10

labor. If the con-
ditions in farm la
Dor continue to be
as they were this
year, what do you
suppose they will
be in 1918? One
concern In Wis
consin Ga local
creamery helped
to solve the farm
labor problem in
it's own communi-
ty. 1t bought two
tractors, and as a
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
ADVERTISEMENTS
Notice to Taxpayers
TOWN OF KENDA

Fred Fink, treasurer of the town of
Kendall, will be at the Farmers and
Citizens Bank, Mineral Point, Saturday,
January 26, for the purpose of collect
ing taxes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
Tax Notice..

I will be at the Iowa County Bank to
collect taxes for the town of Willow
Springs January IL and January 26.
JOHN SMITH, JR., Treasurer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
STATE LEAPS AHEAD
IN FARM RESOURCES
BY B. @. PACKER,

State Director Of immigration.
If Wisconsin were a boy, it would
be having growing palms." so rapid
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
HOW A MACADAM ROAD HAS
DEMONSTRATED THE VALUE OF LINE
BY L. F. GRABER,
Secretary Wisconsin Alfalfa Order.

Here is an instance where a macad-
amized road demonstrated what lime
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10

The national emergency has created
O. tremendous demand for good, skilled
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
Try +" Red Trunk"

long cut tobacco. Smoke or chew
1T is GOOD.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10

Miss Nettie ". Wallis.
Graduate of the American Conservator,
of Music, Chicago, gives piano ant
organ lessons. For terms inquire a
the home in this CITY, Phone So.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10

for Watch and Jewelry Repairing All
work guaranteed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10

Philip corgen,
Undertaking, Phone SO or 351. Mineral
Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10

For Watch and JeWeIry
Repairing
go to j. J. Mauger. All work guaran
teed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10

Piano instruction
Beginners speciality.
ANNE GALE TERRELL.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10

The principles which were an
nounced by Premier Lloyd Georee,
which may be taken as the attitude OF
the British empire on war aims and
peace terms, may be summed up as
follows:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10

SHEEP FOR SALE-Sixty good yoBng ewes
- and one buck. Will sellto suit purchasers.
+. III. Nc Cabe.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10

FOR RENT-The old GRADER store building
quire of A. B. Dresser.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-09-13
NOTICE
TO THOSE WHO REGISTERED ON
SEPTEMBER ~, 1918, FOR
MILITARY SERVICE.

II Is estimated that on yesterday
there were approximately Tow Thou
sand Five hundred men In this
city and county between the ages
Of eighteen and fOrty-fve registered
for military service. When the ques-
tiOnnaires are mailed cut, which will
probably be next week, II is going to
be an enormous task to have them fill
ed out properly. THEREFORE,, l, r.
B. ADAIR, acting as Clerk Of the Ma
son County Bar, want to urge upon all
men in this City and County who re.
eelVe questiOnnaires, TO read them
over very carefully several times be-
fore bringing them in to be filled out
In order that they NAV he able to an.
swer quickly and intelllgently all
questions prOpOunded therein. de-
sire further to call the registrant's at
tentiOn to the "KEY LIST OF OC-
CUPATION" which will be mailed
with each questiOnnaire. Nearly ey-
cry occupation that one can think Of
is in this KEY LIST OF OCCUPA-
TIONS and has a number to identify
1t. This number must be placed In the
questionable, and II the registrant
will examine this KEY carefully and
mark his occupation, and its number
Il will save considerable time and
trouble when same is filled out. l
want to further call attention to the
regIstrant who is expecting to claim
exemptions on account Of dependents
to bring with him such dependents
when he comes to have his question
naire filled out in order that they may
sign same.
X. b. ADAIR,
Clerk of Mason County Bar.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-09-13
SATURDAYS SPECIALS

Small Picnic Hams, per h.. ..S .25
Compound Lard, 3 ID. bucket -. so
Compound Lard, ) lb. bucket -. 1875
Compound Lard, 10 lb. bucket. . go
WEIS CENTRAL MEAT MARKET
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-09-13
|DESERTER IS
ARRESTED AT Gov
ERNMENT DAM
Negro Arrested ut Dam Just East Of
the City COnfesses That He Ran
Away From Camp Humphreys
and VIII BE Taken TO
TT. Thomas Tomorrow.

Special officer John Mitchell at the
government dam just east of the city
this afternoon arrested a strange ne
gro and brought him before the local
Exemption Board for an investigation.
The negro proved to be a deserter
from a Virginia camp and confessed
to the board.
The negro landed at the dam last
night having come in on a freight
train. officer Mitchell thought some
thing strange as the negro wore an
army shirt. He was taken in custody
and questioned about his registration
card He could show neither a regis
tration card or a discharge from the
army and this afternoon he was
brought before the Exemption Board.
When questioned by members of the
board, the negro who gave his name
as Alonzo Gerner and his home as
Virginia, made a clean confession that
he was a deserter from the United
States Army. He said he left the
camp during the latter part of August
without leave from his officers and
that he had intended to make a get
away from the army.
He was locked in the county jail
where he will be kept until tomorrow
morning and Officer Mitchell will de-
liver him to the Federal authorities al
Fort Thomas.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-09-13
AMERICANS keep
UP ADVANCE IN
ST. MIHIEL SECTOR
Sixty Guns and Many Prisoners Taken
In Drive Over Eight Miles
Into Hun Lines.


London, September 13-Q:1S y. m.)
The advance of the Americans into
the st Mihiel salient from the south
has now reached depth of eight
miles. according to dispatches from
the front this afternoon.
The Americans have captured 60
guns.
The enemy is blowing up am
munition dumps at Hattonville - in
the middle of the pocket
Latest reports OF territory taken
by the Americans indicate the neck
of the salient has been narrowed to
less than six miles. If two German
divisions still remain in the pocket
their escape is decidedly improbable.
Dispatches from the front report
prisoners taken by the Americans now
total $500.
The Americans are making pro-
gress so rapidly the situation is
They are reported to have captured
Vigneulles-in the center of the sal
lent, seven miles northwest of st.
Baussant, where the offensive hit the
German line-and Beney-four and a
half miles north and slightly east Of
st. Baussant
The town of Hendicourt is also re-
ported to have fallen.
The attack on the western side of
the pocket has run into more difficult
country and more serious resistance.
but the Americans have advanced
there to depth of three miles.
German ammunition dumps also are
being blown up at Dampvitoux. slight
ly north of the actual battle zone.
With the Americans on the Metz
Front, September 13-The American
advance is continuing today on bot
sides of the st. Mihlel salient, between
the Meuse and the Moselle rivers.
Additional prisoners constantly are
being reported.
Rain is falling at intervals.
The Germans are having great diff
Guilty in removing artillery from the
salient, because of the bad roads.
All the American first objectives
were reached on schedule time.
Among prisoners captured by the
Americans was the German Count
Schesyng, The American doughboy !
found him with his orderlies. their
baggage unpacked, waiting to be cap
tured.
Among the prisoners taken by the
French were 80 Austrians.
Washington, September 1870 far,
the only communique from General
Pershing, which was received late last
night, follows:
Headquarters, American Expedi-
tionary Forces, September 12, 1918.
Section A - This morning our
troops, operating in the st Mihiel sec
tor, made considerable gains. Assist
ed by French units, they broke the
enemy's resistance and advanced al
some points to depth of five miles
We have counted 5000 prisoners uI
to the present. The operation is still
in progress. N