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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
ITEMS OFFICIAL NEWS

Born, to Mr. and Mrs W. r. Wool
rich, at Knoxville, Tenn, February 3,
a daughter. She will be called Avis
Maxine.
Mr. and Mrs John McDermott wish
to thank their many friends for their
beautiful kitchen cabinet and rocking
chair, which they highly appreciate.
Ellen B. Hales of Mineral Point, who
is a Freshman at Beloit College this
year, has recently been elected to the
Delta Psi Delta Sorority There are
three sororities at BelOit, Theta Fl
Gamma, Delta Psi Delta and Chi Ep-
silon, and pledging and Initiation comes
at the close of the first semester OF the
Freshman year.
A Service Flag will be dedicated at
the Congregational Church next Sun
day evening.
Frank c. Ludden attended the war
conference Of the state and county
councils of defense at Madison last
week and reports very stirring meet
ings.
George D. Springer, Emergency Food
Agent for Iowa county, called at The
Democrat office ON Wednesday. He
measures up capable, practical man,
who will be of great help in this emer-
gency. Call him up or write him at
Dodgeville, and he will help you with
food production problems.
Notwithstanding disagreeable weather
Col. DAVIDSON cried good sale for
Hays & Peters on the j. A. Meserole
farm on Tuesday. Bidding was brisk,
and prices good. Cows averaged in
price, over 800.
Mr. and Mrs Adolph Miller were
called to Baraboo last Tuesday by the
death of Mrs Miller's father, Mr. Albert
Steve, who had been an invalid for
sixteen years, fourteen Of which were
spent in an invalid chair. Mr. Miller
has returned to his duties here, while
Mrs Miller and children remain in
Baraboo for visit.
Miss Anna Tubman of Oak Park is
here with her cousin Miss Margaret
Crawford.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
al Am Happy" Said Mr.. Platypus.

we were nothing at all but queer crea-
lures to be put some place where we
could be gazed at as being very odd.
And one person said more severe things
than any of the others"
"My DEAR" said Mr.. Platypus, you
mistook then-that is you took what
they said in quite the wrong spirit.
It's very great honor to be as we
are. And to be sure any museum or
zoo would be glad to have us with
them. We're different from all other
creatures, and not only that but we're
a mixture of different ones.
"They were quite right when they
couldn't decide whether we were ami
mails or not"
"Were they?" asked Mrs. Platypus.
eyes," Mr.. Platypus continued,
we're O mixture of animal fish and
bird"
Indeed" exclaimed Mrs. Platypus.
''Then 1t was not an insult they paid
mel"
"Ah, no, it was a compliment. You
see," Mr.. Platypus continued, 1--WE have
q bill like duck, our feet are web
feet, our tails are horny and we can
fight with them when we are angry
and swim with them when we are act
ing like fishes !" Mr.. Platypus gurg-
led for he thought he had made q
joke.
eyes, 1 was ready to fight anyone
and anything with my tail just q short
time ago." said Mrs. Platypus.
1--WE can choose many homes and be
comfortable in them ALL" continued Mr..
Platypus. "We can live by the sea,
climb to the top Of a tall tree. And
what is more when we are up in the
tree we can gaze about and see the
world-at least the world nearby, and
then we can dive from the tree into
the sea-"
$50 we can," said Mrs Platypus.
"And I can lay eggs and have beautiful
children"
Indeed yes" agreed Mr.. Platypus.
$50 you are no longer angryT he ask
ed. "Just think of being the only kind
of q creature who can do so many
things. Great men think we are inter
esting, and children think we are fun
nv. indeed. Isn't that fineY
"Of course it u.s." said Mrs. Platypus.
81 suppose those people were admiring
me and thinking how wonderful it was
to be so unusual. / was all wrong in
thinking they were insulting me-"
"Yes, you were all wrong In that"
said Mr.. Platypus. ''But you're not
wrong in anything else, for you're a
fine, unusual creature, and 1 like you
so much because you are just as I am.
and do the same things. We're the
happy Platypus Pair, and do rub your
back on a part of my rock, to show that
now you're feeling pleased"
SO Mrs. Platypus rubbed her back
On the rock and gurgled! Then she
felt as happy as her husband, and very
soon the now happy Platypus Pair
climbed to the top of high tree, and
In little while made the most wonder
full of dives deep down into the water
below. When they came up again they
were smiling and certainly looked like
q pleased Platypus Pairl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
OTATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County, In County
~ (IouTt.

OTATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County, In County
~ Court:
John james, Plaintiff
VS.
David W Jones, William Henry Penhallegon
Joseph E. Jones, Jones his wife and al
persons whom it may c. ncern, Defendants.
The State Of Wisconsin: To the said Defend
ants and each of them:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service of this summons
exclusive of the day of service, and defend tht
above entitled action in the court aforesaid
and in case Of your failure so to do .judgmt nj
will be rendered against you according to tn
demand of the complaint, of which copy !,
herewith served upon you. This action Is
brought to quiet and establish in the plaintiff
title to the following described premises stu
ated in Iowa County, Wisconsin, towit:
Lo Number Thirty seven (3O in Taylor:
Addition to the village, now city, of Minera
Point
Fielder & Fielder
Plaintiffs Attorneys
P. O. Address: Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
ADVERTISEMENTS
Notice..

Every one should carry their own
account no matter where they trade
We intend to continue selling goods at
the lowest possible price to cash buy
ers, but must insist on all those who
ask for credit, to carry their own &C
count.
Beginning March 1, 1918. and every
80 days thereafter, we will add interest
to all accounts appearing on our books.
JOHN G.. MARTIN Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
State To Sell 1920 Acres Of
Crawford County Land.

MADISON = Wisconsin land commits
sioners have announced a sale of Ger
tain state lands at public auction at
the state land Office, Madison, Wednes
day, February 81. The lands lie along
the Mississippi river, in Crawford
county, and are commonly referred to
as river bottom lands. There are about
!, 100 acres.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
LEGAL NOTICES
T. M. Priestley, Attorney.
NOTICE OF FINAL ACCOUNT AND TO


DETERMINE INHERITANCE TAX.
COUNTY COURT-Iowa County, Wlscon sin.
" In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Peter a.
Collins, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that at a spe cial term
of the county court to be held in and for said
county at the court house in the city of Dodge
Vile in said county on the third Tuesday (being
the 18th day. of March, a. D, 1918, at the
opening of court on that day the following
matter will be heard and considered
The application of M LISA E. Collins, admins
TRAITOR of the estate of Peter A. Collins deceased,
late of Mineral Point in said county, for tn
examination and allowance of his final account,
and for the assignment of the residue of the
estate of said deceased to such persons as are
by law entitled thereto and for the deter nina
ton and adjudication of the inheritance tax, ii
any, payable in said estate.
Dated February 10, A. D., 1913.
By the Court:
ALDRo jerks. County Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
MEN NEEDED IN FRANCE
motor Car Drivers and Mechanics
Needed For Pershine's Army In
France. Apply at Nearest
Recruiting Office.

Physical examination will be given
and determined. Good wages and
transportation furnished to training
camps. Men in this service are not
drafted. Ages IS to 81 and 81 to 40 in
elusive.
MANGUS SWENsON, Chairman.
ANDREW II. MELVILLE, Executive Sec.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
Notice..

All back accounts that are not paid
by March l. will be placed in collec
tors hands and extra fee charged for
collecting. Ct. l.. COWLEY q co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
Notice To TAXPAYERS.

The town of Mineral Point will close
books of tax roll on March 2, 1918.
F. F. COLLINS, Treasurer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
Miss Nettie v. Wallis,

Graduate of the American Conservatory
of Music, Chicago, gives piano and
organ lessons. For terms inquire at
the home in this city. Phone 90.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
Piano instruction

Beginners a speciality.
ANNE GALE TERRELL.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21

For Watch and JeWeIry
Repairing
go to J. J. Mauger All work guaran
teed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21

Philip Corgen,
Point, Wis
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21

TOR SALE-l0 yearling steers; ID calves
l. Inquire of Henry Vivian No. 6 line 8.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21

EOR SALE-A few Rhode Island Red cocker
els, SO and up. Marshall Day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21

DOR SALE-Draft mare coming three years
l. old. Inquire at the Democrat once.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21

DOR SALE-A Remington Visible typewriter
Il cheap. Owner leaving town Quick action
necessary. KY Iowa County Democrat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21

TOR RENT-A furnished and heated room
Inquire at this office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21

HOUSE FOR RENT-In north part of city,
IL seven rooms; good cistern and large place
for garden. inquire at this Office or telephone
400.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21

WE STILL EAVE one tractor and one Is Il.
W P. used Fuller & johnson portable engine,
also some auto oil, which must be sold by Mar.
lst. Call and see US. G.. l.. Cowley 81 Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
GOBBLER FOR SALE - Mammoth Bronze
~ Inquire at this office.

EOR SALE-Six steers coming two vars old.
Milton Lindholm, route l. Mineral Point.
FOR SALE-3o to 40 tons of good ensilage.
l. Reuben Ellsworth, Sr.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21

| OST-Yellow saddle with nickle plated horn.
IL Finder please leave same at The Democrat
office and receive reward
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21

EOR RENT-A five-room house. Inquire of
Alice Collins, phone 62l evenings or Sundays
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21

TOR RENT-A farm consisting of l43 acres on
L Dukes Prairie, six miles southeast of Miner
al Point For terms write to Ct w. ALLEN, 102
N. Pearl street, GAINESVILLE, Wisconsin.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-16
Ripping Rhymes
by Walt Mason
MORE STACKING.
by Wall Mason

There are hundred ways to slack and each is worse
than all the rest place your burden on your back and
do your stunt with joyous zest In these grim times en-
poyers ne a the very best their help can gve if they
would keep up proper speed, and dodge the bankrupt
court and live you don't do the best you can to help
the boss survive the Stress you're following loathsome
panthe sackers spirit you confess This is no time to-
loaf and talk when there useful things do is no
time to watch the clock or ogle all the DANES in view
You may have bought pair of stamps, you may have
bought bond or three, but you train with the Stacking
scamps if you're not busy as bee This war won't last
thousand years. it may down before next May and
then there be all kinds of tears for those who Stacked
their time away. Your boss will say Augustus Kelp
when wartime troubles made YELL and was needing
loyal help you were not worth three boots in Hannibal
Mo-" Andhell denounce you as swab and maybe groom
you with chair, and every place you hunt job your
stacking record will be there But if you do your duty
now whatever sort Of place you fill you'll have the aur-
els on your brow when we have picked Kiaser Bill
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-16
New Books Received
at Public Library

headquarters nights" record of
conversations and experiences at the
headquarters of the German armies in
France and Belgium by Vernon Kellogg.
Raemaker S cartoon history of the
war, collection of the best cartoons
of tbe Hollander who is perhaps the best
living cartoonist. Volume l, now put
on the shelves, covers the first twelve
months of the war.
''To arms; an impression of the spirit
of France" novel written by Mrs
Tinayre.
"The flying Teuton, " and other stor-
les by Alice Brown.
Doubleday, Page s Geographical
manual and new atlos,, published in
1917, and containing maps of the war
fronts with pronunciation Of the French
names. The state maps show TIE cest
apto roads. The volume is kept at tie
library for reference, not circulation.
"Sid says" twenty-four short, com.
mon sense articles on all sorts of sub
iects by the editor-in-chief of the Am.
erican magazine, ]. NJ. Siddall.
''The melancholy tale of Me ="
whimsical recolleetions of the famous
actor, +. II. Sothern. The incidents are
largely of his childhood, but include
something of his later career.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-16
Dates for Teachers
Institutes are Fixed

Dates for the teachers institutes
which are to be held in every county
in the state, have been fixed by J. A
Churchill, superintendent of public in.
struetion. The first institute opensd in
Clackamas county, August 5. and will
continue until August %. Dates for the
others are as follows:
Josephine, Aug. 19-Sept 6.
klamath, Sept. 3, 4, 5.
Melheur, Sept. 2, 3, 4.
Wasco, Sept A, 5, 8.
Grant, Sept. 23, "a, 25.
State Fair, Sept. 1928.
jackson, Sept 30, Oct. 1,2.
Lake, Oct. 2, 3, A.
BentonLinn, joint, Oct. 2, 8, 4.
Douglas, Oct. 7, s.,
Sherman, Oct. 7, s, 9.
Tillamook, Oct. 9, 10, II.
Baker, Union, Wallowa, Joint, Oct. 9
10, IL.
Morrow, Oct. IA, Is, 16.
Wheeler, Oct 16, IL IS.
Jefferson. Oct. 81, %, 90.
Harney, Oct. %, "a, 25.
Coos, Oct, 23, "a, %.
Curry, Oct. 25, 96, 27.
Ciatsop, Oct. 30, Nov. l, 2.
Washington, Nov. 4, s. 6.
Yamhill, Nov. 6, 7, 8.
Hood River, Dec, ?, 3, 4.
Polk, Nov. IS, IA, Is,
Deschutes, Crook, joint Dec. IS, 10
TO-
Marion, Lane, Umatilla, Nov. 25, 26,
81.
Mulrnomah, Christmas week.
Columbia, Christmas week.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-16
THE TRUTH ABOUT CANDY
Candy Uses Only a
Small Amount of Sugar

the
The Food Administration has big problem Its duty two
told-to save foods and also to preserve industries
One of the hardest problems Administration the candy
industry as 1t relates to
We all know that we must sugar supply allies
The Food administration realizes candy industry is
the 3sh largest industry in the
spectacle industry producing article value and
ing employment to thousands of people, about per
are
realizes too that the candy industry uses only very
small part of the national consumption of sugar
In fact less than pounds "a pounds (onv abou
to the making of candy '' e' -
While out of that S pounds less than pounds 90 into the max
ing Of candy go pounds upon table in the home
is plain that the chief place to conserve pyar effectively
ana easily Is right IN the home-n the sugar bowl.
Many people who have felt that way to handle the sugar tu
alton to put the candy business now realize that
only small saving in the do much more than eoId
possibly be gained by throwing the candy industry business
now time for amnded people the truth So that great in
dury may not be completely suspended.
Inc candy industry comparatively sugar and that which
does use not wasted but turned into highly nutritious food nro
d" which to supply the natural carbohydrates o
Ie OF an our soldiers in France and the the men wo
men and children at home. = - - "
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-16
:: THE WIFE ::.
By JANE PHELPS

what she wanted to eat; or if she saw
some lovely trinket in a smart shon.
to run in and buy it. What was money
for, if not to spend She would doubt
less have asked, had she been question
ed.
But, little before the proposed tive
weeks were up, Brian pleaded a busi-
ness call and they left for New York,
their future home.
"Time we did, too!' Brian mutter-
ed as he looked at his slim roll after
he had paid his bill. Hardly enough
left to get to New York. | should have
known better than to come here."
''How l hate to go, DEAR" Ruth
said as she packed their belongings
after calling for maid to assist her.
81 should love to stay. We must run
down here often. You know, never
have been by the sea before, and it
fascinates me.p
eyes, we III run down occasionally, ~
Brian returned as, at motion from
Ruth, he fished up fifty cent piece
for the maid and grudgingly gave it
to her. He must tell Ruth that they
couldn' afford to give many tips.
Ruth, not knowing the thoughts run
ming thru Brian mind chatted on un-
eoneernedly. She was all ready, and
proposed that they take one more turn
on the board walk before they left.
"All right, dear, come on,' And,
linking arms, they walked for ans hour
saying "gcod bye" to the sea, as Ruth
quantity expressed it.
"Good bye, and-good riddaneel"
Brian muttered to himself as he
thought of his depleted roll.
(Tomorrow-Brian takes Ruth to a
cheap hotel.)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-16
PRONUNCIATION OF NAMES


American soldiers have been advane
ing their lines in France so fast tha
those who "fight the battles at home
have not been able to keep pace will
Ihe pronunciation of names of towns il
the captured territory.
Fer the benefit of those who wan
to know, herewith is presented a lis
OF the towns that figure in the wal
news these days and others that prom
use to figure in the near future, witt
their correct pronunciation:
Aisne, ain.
Aimens, amee-OI.
Artois, artwa.
! Beauvais, bovay.
Beliean, below.
Chateau,ThierTy, shah-toe teery.
Bethme, haytun.
Chanlnes, ,sshone.
CroiSilles, krawsil. X
Fismes, feem.
Fere-en-Tardenois, fair-on-tardn-wa.
Fresnes-en-Woevre, frain-0n-wouvr.
Haumont, ohmon.
Le-Quesnoi. lur-wainwah.
Ligny, leeuyee.
MarcOing, warkwahn.
Mauver, movah.
Mesiers, mayZyr.
Nesle, nail.
Neuilly, nuyee.
Nisnes, neen.
Disc, was.
Ourcq, cork.
Pierrefonde, peeayrfon.
Poitiers, pwahteeay.
Pont-a-Mousson, pwan-tah-moozon.
Quatre-Bras, katr-brah.
Rocroi, rokwah.
Roulers, roolay.
Roisel, rwahzel.
Roubaix, rOobay.
ROye. rooay.
Saint Die, san decay.
Senlis, san lee.
Scissors, swason.
sSolesmes, solaim.
Suippes, sweep.
Thiauheourt, teeo,koor.
Thielt, teelth.
Tongres, tongr.
Toucoing, toor-kwan.
Vervin, vervan.
Vesle, vail.
Vosges, vozh.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-16

housework. I am telling my friends
about it. Mrs. j. M. CAMUs, .726
Caroline St., Key West, Florida.
Many women at some period in their
life suffer from ailments peculiar to their
sex and which in most cases may be
readily relieved by this famous root and
herb medicine, Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, just as Mrs.
Camus found 1t helped her after suffer.
ing for years and trying everything else
in vain.
If you have any annoying symptoms
you fail to understand, write Lydia E.
Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
The results of their 40 years experiences
in advising women on this subject is at
your service.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-16

,llple pains anu an
lawful weakness in
my back. The doc
tor gave me diff.
erent medicines but
they did me no good.
Afriend asked me to
try Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Com pound and /
found it to be the
best medicine / ever
tried b because e it
made me well, and
/ can now do nv
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-16
For The Children.

"The Roly'Poly Pudding an new
copy of this easy book for the littlest
readers.
abigail Adams and her times" the
story Of the wife Of the second presi-
dent of the United States, by Laura
Richards.
"Fhe shades of the wilderness;n a
story of Lee S great grand stand, new
book for boys by Altsheler.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-16

Sixty years ago today the first message was received
from England over the Atlantic cable. Now the oceans
are threaded with cables and the whole world is in touch
with all parts of itself 1t is rather coincidence that on
this anniversary announced the perfection of the trans
mission system so that 5000 words minute can be sent
over these cables that sixty years ago slowly spelled out
the Morse code letter at time. Truly there have been
great improvements made recently besides those design
ed for the killing of men.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-16

The boshevih are hunting safety in many sections
of Russia and are reported committing all kinds of a-
rocitieS as they retreat At the same time reports are
that the Russian peasants digging up the guns they
took home with them after the farce of peace made at
BrestLtovsk and gathering again do battle with
the Hun
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-16

Another freak weather condition put it in your note
book that rained in August The weather clerk is sure
doing some unusual stunts in the year 1918
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-16
ME

Mrs. Nora WithrOw, who alleges she is taxpayer of
Munomah county has brought suit against the Mutno-
NAH county commissioners John B. Yeon former road
MASTER E. M. Lazarus, architect and numerous others
demanding accounting of all moneys spent in the con-
struction of Vista House. at Crown Point on the Column
ba Highway She alleges in her complaint that the cou-
ty commissioners had legal power to so expend the
countys money and she says they influenced to do
so by John B. YeOn and Benson. The total amount de-
manded to be returned to the county is $210215 1t is
ducks for the lawyers but outside of that Mrs Whrow
will find she has reached legal Marine before she gets to
her goal. 1t is claimed County Commissioner Holman
is the power behind the suit and that his crafty brain
evolved the scheme for making one else besides
Mutnomah county pay for the extra f on the highway