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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-31
MOEHLENPAH
A LEADER IN
FARM FINANCE
PIONEER IN BETTER RURAL
CREDIT WORK AND AGRl-
CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT.
Organized State Bankers Into Asso-
citation Which Loaned $5,0O0,OO0
to Wisconsin Farmers in
Five Years

Henry A. Moehlenpah of Clinton,
Democratic candidate for Governor,
has been one of the State leaders in
farm advancement for years
He early saw that the states future
prosperity depended upon the develop
ment of the farm. This theme has
been a companion of his for a quarter
century
In those days, the minds of men in
our state ran largely to the fortunes
in the forests. 1t remained for men of
the foresight of Mr. Moehlenpah, to
see into the states great future. This
man, pioneer in spirit, saw the endur-
ing wealth of Wisconsin in mother
earth. Men of his type were scarce
then, and, few of the 'old school, re-
main today. Few of them so directed
their business career, that they could
be of practical usefulness, as time
passed AS Mr.. Moehlenpah developed
and became successful as a business
man and country banker, he also, pro
crossed in farm land development,
dairying and rural finance.
The trend of public finance during
those years seemed to flow in the
same direction with Mr. Moehlenpah' s
progress. The nations financial ma
chinery appeared to lag behind mod
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-31

ern requirements. "Panics" and eur
rency stringencies" were periodical.
Financial Oxygen" was necessary to
stimulate crop movements.
Mr. Moehlenpah was one of the first
to see the financial soundness of the
proposal that led up to the federal
farm loan act.
Fifty thousand farmers of the coun-
try were served who obtained $780,,
0OO, 100000 in these loans the first year
Thousands of farmers in the Northern
timberland sections are also borrow
ers.
He kept his mind and effort on this
idea He nourished it in it's infancy
making many trips to Washington, in
The interest of it's enactment and
finally, he saw working law that has
proven to be of the greatest benefit to
the farmer not alone in Wisconsin,
Hand in hand with the development
of this policy, he was one of the early
pioneers in advocating the establish
ment of the Federal Reserve banking
act, law, which has proven to be one
of the greatest benefits to the nations
financial system.
It was natural then that Mr.. Moeh-
lenpah should be elected president of
the First Joint Stock Land Bank, now
in successful operation. He was one
of the founders and became president
also of the Wisconsin Mortgage & Sc
curities Company, an organization of
about One Hundred smaller country
banks, to encourage and financially
aid the farmer This latter company
has placed over Five Million Dollars
out at rates so low, and repayable in
thirty to forty years, that the plan is
proving to be one of the most bene-
fetal movements ever conceived to
foster farm purchasing and develop
ment.
At this time Mr.. Moehlenpah is de-
veloping with others, along lines in
dicated above, a statewide financial
system for dairy stock increase and de-
velopment. He is working out plan
that will enable the rural bankers Of
the state to loan money at small rates
on long terms to dairy farmers to en-
able them to purchase blooded dairy
stock, to be used in developing the
dairy farms in Northern Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-31
Feed Cows Leoume Hay.

In cooperation with the extension
department of Purdue university the
United States department of agricul-
ture last year made an investigation
of the cost of producing milk in 16
dairy herds in Porter county, Ind. In
that study it was found that when
other conditions were the same the
dairymen who fed the largest quantity
of clover, alfalfa, and other legume
hays used SO per cent less grain with
out lessening the production of their
cows. That is, the dairymen who fed
legume hay obtained as much milk
from 60 pounds Of grain as the others
obtained from 100 pounds of grain.
Such a saving is certainly worth
while. Patriotism demands increased
production; the high cost of living de-
mands economical production; both
those demands are met when all our
good cows are kept, and when their
milk flow is maintained at low cost.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-31

depended upon. There is no efficient
automatic system of ventilating sheep
buildings, though some of the "wind
battles" which have been devised for
poultry houses might be adapted.
WeIl-Drained Floors.
Level and well-drained clay-surfaced
floors are satisfactory and economical.
Sheep pack the surface very firmly,
and if there is proper drainage the
only objection to this floor is that it
does not exclude rats. Concrete floors
for alleys and feed rooms are neces-
sary, but will seldom be called for in
the pens.
Arrangement Of Building.
The main features to be provided in
the floor plan are minimum of waste
space, convenience and ease in feeding
and in cleaning the pens, and elimina-
ton Of the need Of moving or disturb
ing the sheep. Pen partitions should
be movable. By using feed racks to
make divisions in the pen space the
size of the pens can be varied as
needed, and in special cases the racks
can be removed to permit the use of
the space for other stock.
Locating Sheep Buildings.
The site for permanent buildings for
sheep should first Of all be dry and
well drained. Ample yard space that
is dry and sheltered should be avail
able adjacent to the main barn or shed.
A southern slope with sandy soil is
especially satisfactory for this purpose.
On most farms it will be advantage
Gus to have the buildings and yards
easily reached from the regular pas
lures or from fields used to grow for
age crops for summer pasture. AS the
flock requires attention many times
daily during part of the year, con-
yenience of location in relation to the
farm dwelling and to other buildings
will effect an economy of time in the
performance of routine labor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-31

pah Headquarters, Miller Hotel, Mil
waukee, Wis.
This plan has met with great sue
cess so far, and enrollments are roll
Ing into Headquarters in big volumes.
WATCH THE PAPERS NEXT
WEEK.
We, the undersigned farmers of
............. County, irrespective
of party affiliations, do hereby en-
dorse the candidacy of H. A.
Moehlenpah of Clinton, Wiscon-
sin, for twenty-five years. He is a
country banker and has been
through this entire time an ardent
supporter Of every interest of the
farmer. No man has made a !
larger contribution to the better
ment of the rural credit conditions
and the improvement of the dairy
and livestock interests He has
been an earnest advocate of bet
ter roads and a leader in the edu-
catlonal interests in the rural
districts.
We can unqualifedly endorse
him and commend him to the SUP
port of all the farmers of our
state. He is loyal American cit
izen and we are confident the ia.
terest of the farmers and all 9TH
ers would be safe in his hands.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-31
GRIP DEATHS IN 6 CITIES 6,122
However, Disease Has Reached Apex
in Camps and Is Declining,
Says Report.

Washington, Oct. 17.-There were
6,122 deaths from Spanish influenza in
80 cities the week ended October IL,
as compared with 10 the week ended
September II, when the disease got
it's first foothold in New England. In
the same period there were 4,4OO
deaths from pneumonia. These fig
ures, announced by the bureau of the
census, do not include figures from
army camps.
Remarkable improvement is shown
by reports from army camps and
environments. Army medical officers
now confidently believe the peak of the
epidemic among the soldiers has been
passed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-31
Observation-Disclosures
CLUBS.

Below is copy of an enrolment
Dist that is being signed in most every
County in the State, supporting Hen
~ Moehlenpah for Governor.
Cut out the following petition form,
paste it on piece of blank fools-cap
paper. Get your friends and neighbors
who wish to be enrolled without ex-
pense in the Headquarters Office of
the Moehlenpah-for- Governor Club to
sign it, and send it in to the Moehlen.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-31
Ov[RWORKED,
TIRED WOMAN
TOOK V|NOL
Now She is Strong and
Hearty

Philadelphia, Pal was over
worked, run down, nervous, could not
eat or sleep. felt like crying all the
time. I tried different remedies with
out benefit. The doctor said it was a
wonder I was alive, and when Vinol
was given me I began to improve.
I have taken eight bottles and am
now strong and perfectly healthy in
every respect, and have gained in
weight. I can not praise Vinol
enough."-Mrs. Sarah A. Jones, 1925
Nevada ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
We guarantee Vinol to make over
worked, weak women strong or re-
turn your money. Formula on every
bottle. This is your protection.
Prideaux & Bliss, Druggists
and Druggists Everywhere.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-31
FEEDING Racks for Sheep.

Combination hay and grain racks
are probably the most convenient for
feeding small lots of sheep. The open
end rack is suitable for use in barns
where feeding can be done by passing
directly from the feed alley to the
rack, thus obviating the difficulties
which follow from entering pens filed
with sheep. Some shepherds prefer a
rack with closed sides instead of Stats
such a rack requires that the hay
be eaten through an opening at the
bottom.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-31
ALLIES IN TOWN OF KADISH
Occupy VoIogda City and Advance
Five Miles to the South Along
Railway.

Archangel, Northern European Rus
STA, Oct. 19.-Allied forces have occu-
pied the town Of Kadish, in the prov
ince of Vologda, and have advanced
for a distance of five miles to the south
Of that place along the railway.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-31
BUY EWES IN FALL

Many farmers make a practice
of buying ewes in the fall, breed
ing them and selling the lambs
the following summer. Such
ewes can be carried through the
winter on wheat and rye fields
if not pastured too closely, or
on clover hay with some roots
and a little linseed meal. If
the clover hay is not available,
corn fodder may be used as
rGughage, in which case it
should always be supplemented
with bran or linSeed meal.
Lambs should come early and
should be taught to eat as soon
as they are old enough. Give
lambs access to corn by provid-
ing a creep through which they
can go without allowing the
ewes to follow.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-31
LEGAL NOTICES
Fielder & Fielder, Attorneys.
NOTICE OF FINAL ACCOUNT AND TO DETERMl
INHERITANCE TAX.


NOTICE OF FINAL ACCOUNT AND TO DETERMINE
INHERITANCE TAX.
COUNTY COURT iowa County. Wisconsin
O-In Probate.
In the matter of the es tate OF Jane F. Dor
nan, deceased. 8
Notice is hereby given that at special term
of the county court to be held in and for said
county at the court house in the city of Dodge
the 18th day. OF November A. D., 1918, at the
opening Of court on that day, the following
matter will be heard and considered:
The application of Andrew J. Dornan, ad
ministrator of the estate cf James F. Dornan
deceased late Of the city of Mineral Point in said
county. for the examination and allowance of his
final account, and for he assign nent of the
residue of the estate of said deceased to such
persons are by law entitled thereto: and
for the determination and adjudication Of the
Inheritance tax. if any. payable in said estate
Dated October 22nd, A. D. 1918
By the Court,
ALDRO jerks, County Judge
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-31
Fielder & Fielder, Attorneys.
NOTICE OF ORDER FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
INTERSTATE ESTATE


NTATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court-ss
- In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a special term of
the Iowa county court, to be held in and for said
county, at the court house, in the city of Dodge
vile, in said county. the 18th day Of
November, A D. 1913 being the second Tuesday
of said month, at ten o'clock in the forenoon
of said day, the following matters will be
heard and considered:
The application OF COLLEEN C. Goldsworthy,
administrator Of the estate of William James
Goldsworthy, late of said county, deceased for
the examination and allowance Of his admins
trationaccount, and the assi= nment Of the resi-
due of said estate to such persons as are by law
entitled to same. and fer the determination and
adjudication Of the Inheritance tax, if any, pay
able in said estate.
And it is further ordered that public notice
thereof be given to all perS ms interested by
publishing a copy of this notice for three weeks
successfully, prior to said day Of hearing in the
Iowa County Democrat, weekly newspaper
published in said county.
Dated this 18th day of October, 1918.
By the Court:
ALRRo jerks. County Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-31
TURKS TIRED OF FIGHTING
Practically No Opposition to British
Advance Toward AIeppo Is Being
Offered bv the Enemy

London, Oct. 21.-In Syria the Turks
are not offering any opposition to the
British advancing toward Aleppo. It
is reported that force of $1,000 Turk
ish soldiers is being concentrated at
Aleppo under Gen. Liman Won Sanders.
British forces already are north of
HONS. 100 miles south Of Aleppo.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-31

Frederick Oederlin, charge d'affaires
nd interim of the Swiss legation in
Washington, may have the distinction
of transmitting Germany's surrender
to the president of the United States.
Oederlin is only thirty-eight years of
age, and until a short time ago was
commercial adviser to Hans Suffer-
minister from Switzerland. He is a
mechanical engineer with experience
in the United States and Canada. 1t
was his job to transmit Wilson's note
to Berlin, and his job to receive the
answer Minister SulZer is now in
Switzerland
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-31
CALLING CARDS AID INVITATIONS

in correct sizes aud styles, neatly print
ed at the Crawford Priutery, Mineral
Point Engraved work also furnished.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-02-08
Toledo Coal Jobbers
Thought Kept Him Alive

Murphy was making his first trip
across the Atlantic. and he felt un-
speakably awful. He failed to con-
meet the fact of his being on the briny
ocean for the first time with his agony.
The doctor came to him as he tossed
about In his berth. "Cheer ND. man."
he said heartily. 81 know you're feel.
Ing rotten, but you're not going to
die" Murphy opened Mortified ewes.
Not going to dle?' he walled. Faith.
doctor, thought / vast That was
the only thing that kept me alive"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-02-08
Early Day Buttons.

The ancients lacked buttons-one
wonders, indeed. how they got along
without them-but evidently they pos
sessed studs of modern pattern. such
as those with which we fasten our
cuffs and collars. And, in truth, they
did even have kind of button (though
not sewn on), which fastened garments
with a pin and hook exactly in the
way our brooches and clasp pins oper-
ste.-Exchange
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-02-08

Dla had been to see Aunt Mary's
tiful church wedding and was
/ interested in the duties of the
train bearer. The next day VI
vas seen marching in the yard
an old lace curtain draped from
read, and little Jim was holding
}. When she was asked what
were playing, Viola replied: "Oh,
just getting married. Use the
and he's the train puller."
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-02-08
THE PEOPLES
WANTS

FOR RENT Farm of 80 acres. Cash
or on shares. j. Beardslee, Clio.
Valley phone, sc. soft
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-02-08

trimmed spectacles in case
at the elevator on Jan. 81. Return
to John Harris, Otisvile, or leave at
The Messenger office. 8
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-02-08

FOR SALE-Gelding 9 yrs. old, W.T..
1400. Enquire VIM. Brown, Tinker
line IL 81 2-s.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-02-08

Before Spring work begins and while the
roads are good, is the best time to secure
your seasons requirements for the farm.
Cedar Posts, Live Timber, 8 fit. long,
AZ to 7 inch top at -. Soc
Just unIoaded Is carloads of 3, 4, 5, E and
inch Drain Tile and connections which
were purchased before advance in price
and which we will sell you at retail for
less than they can be purchased today,
at wholesale.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-02-08

FOR SALE Four cows. Burton Leon
ard, Tinker phone 5, 2r. g
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-30
Mrs. Otis D. Smiths
 Funeral at Auburn

Auburn, December 29.-(Special. )-The funeral service of Mrs. Otis D. Smith was held in Auburn yesterday afternoon, be. ing conducted by Rev. R. R. Ellison, pas tor of the Auburn Methodist church.
 Mrs. Smith died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles c. Thach, at s o'clock last night, after long illness. She was Mary Antoniette Howell. the daughter of John D. and Eliza Porter Howell, pioneer settlers of Columbus, Ga, where Mrs Smith was born on Decem- Der IS, 1S42 In July 1866, at Smiths Sta tion, Ala, Mrs. Smith married Dr. Otis D. Smith, who was for more than 30 years professor of mathematics in the Alabama Polytechnic institute. pr. smith died in May, 1905, one of the best loved Auburn professors and his memory IS still cherished by the hundreds of older alumni of the college, who were students iE his class room.
 Mrs. Smith was a resident of Auburn for more than 40 years and was known and loved by hundreds of Auburn stu dents. her home during her husband s limetime being a centerter of student so- cial life. She was a woman of very strong character and personal magnetism and of highly cultured literary taste, She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. C.. c. Thach, Auburn; son, Harry H. Smith, Richmond. Va, and grandchildren. Mrs. N C. Curtis Urbana. Ill.,. Mrs. Jeff M. Haminton. Minneapolis, Minn.: c. c. Thach, Jr., Minneapolis; Richard H. Thach, Pelham Bay naval station. New York; and Harry S. Thach, student. Gulf port. Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-30
Corbett's Daily Letter
 On Great Sport Topics
By JAMEs J. CoRpETT

1 have a walkaway. But Hogan gained the popular verdict which made his supporters so enthusiastic that they offered to back him for "any amount against Allen, but the latter ignored the challenge.
 Hogan then went into the oil fields of Pennsylvania made a few lucky in- vestments and in trifle more than a year accumulated more than $100,0U0. Undoubtedly. if he had remained there he would have pyramided his money into millions. But the lure of the fight game was too strong. Hogan hurled a challenge at Tom Allen for side bet of S2,000 and for "the heavyweight championship of America" Allen ac- cepted and Hogan sold out his oil in- terests and went back into ring har- ness.
 As the pugilists were about to board the steamer that was to take them to the battle-ground which was on the H. linois side of the Mississippi they were arrested. Only upon their promise not to fight in Illinois was their release affected. But as soon as they gained their liberty they entered into new match under the same conditions to De fought in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
 Allen had all the best of it for three rounds when Hogan claimed that his adversary had struck a foul blow. The AlIen gang, angered Dy Hogan s cldlIn and fearing the referee might grant 1t, broke into the ring to do violence to Hogan. The latter made his escape and Referee Eagan declared the fight a draw and returned the money to both pugilists. That battle marked Hogan's last appearance in the ring
 Soon after that contest, Hogan went to New York and for nearly year in dulged in riotious living. during which time he sauandered his fortune Down and out. he was passing along the street when he was attracted by . large crowd of religionists giving an open air meeting. Hogan paused 10 listen-and before he left there he had been converted. At once he entered enthusiastically into the task of con verting sinners and devoted the rest of his life to the good work. And to Ho- gans credit it can be said that he was far more successful as a missionary than he had been as a pugilist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-30

Ben Hogan was another pugilist wh5 gained considerable fame and fortune in the long gone days but who has thusiasts. His career was a rather unique one and he stands out as pie turesque figure in ring affairs.
 His real name was Benedeil Hagan He was born in wurtemburg. Ger many, in 1S44 of Irish parents and came to the United States in 1852. He fought his first battle when he was 20 disapproved of pugilistic career for his son. Hagan assumed the ring name of Ben Hogan.
 Hogan. who was five feet eleven inches tall and weighed 19o pounds won his first battle. which was against Jack Holiday. The fight, which was for side bet of $4OO, and which in- volved the settling of an old grudge lasted seven rounds. A few weeks af- terward Hogan whipped Bob Donnelly in Fort Erie, Canada. in 36 rounds
 In 1867 Hogan fought Charles Col lins. known in those days at Cast iron" Collins because of his ability to stand up under punishment. The fight, which took place near St. Louis, ended in fizzle and the referee called it a draw.
 Hogan. on visit to New York, was induced to put on the gloves with Billy Edwards. well known lightweight of that era. It was Hogan's first exper- fence with the "mittens''-and his first real trial against a man who knew much of the scientific end of the game. Surprising as it may seem, the 190- pound Hogan was outpointed through out by Edwards. whose cleverness im- pressed Hogan so much that he insisted that Edwards give him boxing lessons.
 Some months afterwards Hogan went to Rochester. N. Y, where he appeared in sparring exhibition with Tom Allen. It was figured Allen would
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-30

Washington. December 29.-The domi- nant note in the story of general condi- tions today is the calm and collected manner in which the business world views the uncertain future which lies ahead, said report on general busi- ness conditions made by the United States Chamber of Commerce's committee on statistics and standards. The report was made public tonight.
 There are all sorts of forecasts as to the nature and volume of business during the next six months" said the report. But this seems to be the most popular prophecy-a period of intermediate length working itself out by common sense and forethought to a far better era and greater prosperity than ever has been our portion in the past Tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-30
Buried Treasure Located
 By SLeuths in Back Yard
By WILLIAM HAGGARD

During the Civil war period and the days of reconstruction, it is said that in order to save food and other com modities from the hands of the enemy, the people would bury such commodi- ties in the garden or grounds adjoin- ing their residence. It is also stated that this ruse proved successful in many instances. While this is undoubt- edly true, the ruse failed decidedly in the case of Gus Todd and Cora Martin, citizens of color, and the failure on their part to carry it to successful conclusion landed the pair In jail to answer to charge of violating the prohibition law.
 It is understood that Detectives Pat ton and McGill were tipped" off to the fact that there was whisky to be found on or about the domicile in-