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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-07-31
GRUNTS AND cACKLES
BRING HAM AND EGGS

Connellsville, Pa. - Private
Scott Lysinger, writing home OF
his tribulations in making him
self understood in France, says
that when ne and several of his
comrades entered a restaurant
and tried TO make the waiter
understand they wanted ham
and eggs, one of them grunted
and another cackled. A quick
nod of the head by the waiter
indicated the order would come.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-07-31

Mrs. Thos. II. Davis. r. y. D. No 3, Mont
gonerF. Ind, writes she had trouble with her
bladder and treated for several months with
out relief. Foley Kidney Pills were recon-
mendec TO her and she commenced using
two bottles, and eight BOTTLES cured her
Many similar letters have been written BY
grateful persons who found reliet from kid
ney trouole. bscksche, rheumatism and
sIfn swollen ioints.-Moorets Drag store.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-07-31

q weakness which
caused ba h e
and headaches. A
friend called m Y
attention to one of
your spaper
advertisements and
i'm m ediately my
husband bough {
three bottles of
Lydia E. Pinkham s
Vegetable Com
pound for IN e.
After taking two
h,nt4iaa I felt fine
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-07-31
NEW CENTURY, $50, pEpHAx.

Final degrees we're conferred on e class
Of nine in New Century grange July q.
The program, OF patriotic nature, Iu-
cluded tahlrsG, The Red Cross
reading by Maurice Miller; recitation,
Gertrude Wakefield, vocal solos, Marcia
Penney, Alta Black and ClIhord Burrid;
reading, Hazel Co~inR; singing, "Ameri-
ca" Ics-crvsm aud cake were served.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-07-31
July %.

Would you mind changing this book
for me? Its the second edition. and
/ haven't read the first"-Boston
Transcript.
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German 10 Banned.

Charlestown. W. vn.-The German
language will be eliminated from the
course of study In all the schools Of
West Virginia. The state board OF ed
ucation by unanimous vote adopted
a resolution 10 this effect
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-07-31
July q.

To feel strong, have good appetite and diges-
tion, sleep soundiy and enjoy life, use Bur-
dock Blood Bitters, the family system tonic.
Price. sl.zs.--Adsf.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-07-31

In place Of most of our troubles we
might easily have much worse ones.--
Albany Journal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-07-31
ADVERTISEMENTS
l--------------------
HUSBAND
SAVES Wife
From Suffering by Getting
Her Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Pittsburgh, Pa. -" For many months
was not able to do my work owing 10
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-07-31

see by the papers that Aunt Madse IL on
deck sgAin, to use one Of my fathers BautieaI
ex pressions, and am very glad. sRw a man
Just before the Fourth OF July shopping
around (shalt coin a new word or is il an
old ppe.) sitter lambs which are sod. not for
their weight in gold but nearly their weight
in silver. Looking over on the neigh boring
hills can see large aock of sheep: they are
not kept for food bat for their wool, which
sells for a big price these var times.
In the oiden times people did not de- pc nd on
a market, for there were no markets. Every
family raised its own meat supply. They
raised large Hocks Of sheep, aud pigs. for in
the fall they saIted down mutton and pork for
winter use. The wool was sheared of and
carded by hand tno machines In those far-otf
days. spun into yarn TO knit socks and nit
tens for the family o. woven into cloth, the
white for blankets and the eolored for family
clothing.
Let some Of the school girls of to-day carry
their Imagination back more than seventy.
ave years ago 10 a little girl niDe or ten years
old. wesriag dress made OF wool. cardsd.
spun and woven, and dyed q dark red, made
high in the nesk, long sleeves, the skirt most
to the tops OF the boots, 6utloned up 10 the
back with round black buttous such as were
worn later on bools, with white or pink
RULED pinafore. 1t looked very nes, aud
comfortable.
l was not e robust child, so my wise mother
in cold weather, would dress mt ia woolens
and send me out 10 slide on the pond or coast
down hill with Billy, on bis home-nl hand
sled. and SO laid the foundation Tor long
life, / wore = wooden dress, stockings, nit
tens aud (now, girls, don't laugh aud say. Oh.
Ay) hood! That hood was made of brown
silk. with a ribbon bow on the back of 1t aud
striEgs 70 tie under the chin. II protec ed
my ears and throat. DO not know its end.
but II any jew Pedders we're around, pr b.
ably they got the remains.
The school that Billy and attended was
nearly n mite from cur home. We would eat
our breakfast by candle light, do the chores,
and then scRmper for school. taking a Ia UGH
/ with for our dinner. But at night when
we returned home our mother invariably had
kettle of hot sonp-vegetab stewed peas.
clam chowder or something palatsble, for We
were as hungry bears. large piece Of
mutton which was cook ed in the soup was not
eaten with IL, but was taken out aud cooled
! and sliced up the NEXT morning for breakfast.
! o, those old. happy days before care or Sur
row camel SADIE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-07-31

Dear NJ. B. Friends:
The poem1was sent by Aunt Martha
some time ago and | am using it at this
time, Aunt Maria, because of the personal
letter / have Just received from Won in
which you said. in referring to another
grandson Igolng to the war, 1--WE shall
send him away with a brave smile" am
reminded of one OF Ethelbert Nevlns'
songs:
so fare thee we'll awhile. my.oye,
SO fare thee well awhile;
We have DC parting sign to give,
So part We with a smile"
What sn amount OF courage has been
summoBedl''t the 'front.'" in the many
homes from which ''the boys have been
called to the color suppose different
conditions in life develop different virtues.
There are times Shen lstleucU Is the prin-
ci pal need OF the hour; those are the times
when We are called to 'is Dor and to ~ait."
But wsr calls for courage, not only 10 face
the enemy but to endure the breaking OF
so many home ties. There are many
spartan mot Tiers to-day.
John Russell, now ia LONDON, writes:
sacrifice is the spirit OF England to-day.
The women Of England are the source
aud the force of il, Before the worlds
great struggle for freedom can be won, IL
must become the spirit OF America as
we'll" SO, to coursge must be added sscri-
fee and to sacrifice, loyalty, or should the
last be first?
Rev. John E. Wickham OF New York
says; There is an unswerying loyalty de-
nsnded from every citizen of America"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-07-31
OoNcERT PRoaRAM.

Following is the program for a concert
10 he given al the Baptist church, Friday
evening, August 2.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
HELP FRENCH MORALE
General Pershing Asks Encour-
agement for the PoiIus.
Nation Has Kept Up Its Heroic Fight
in the Face of Great
Odds,

Chicago. - General Pershing was
asked by DR.. w. T. Foster, who was
sent to France to inspect the work Of
the American Red Cross, what this or
ganization could do during the win
ter that would be the greatest help in
the prosecution of the war.
assist In sustaining the morale of
the French army" the commander of
the American expeditionary forces re-
piled without hesitation.
According to Doctor Foster, who re-
Gently returned to the United States,
the Red Cross is accomplishing this
purpose. In addition to aiding French
army hospitals with surgical dressings
and other supplies, the Red Cross is
saving many civilians from starvation,
caring for orphan children and rebuild
ing the devastated areas.
"The impression some have that
more supplies are being produced in
America than there is need for would
be quickly dissipated," he declared,
IF every one could see as I did, the
record of surgical dressings supplied
to 1850 hospitals. I also saw one
French soldier so badly wounded a
whole case Of dressings was used to
save him."
Americans who think our army ex-
pansion is cutting deeply into our
civil life will find a comparison with
the situation in France decidedly IL
Illuminating. A Red Cross Official just
back from France said:
"In a city of $4,000 people which I
visited only one man, an old DOCTOR.
too old even longer to practice his
profession, was left. I passed through
20 French villages in which there was
not a single able-bodied man remain
ing"
It is stripping France in this manner
that the nation has kept up it's heroic
fight against great odds. Today the
French army is larger and more effec-
tive than ever and hundreds of thou
sands of African and Asiatic workmen
have been imported to carry on the
duties abandoned by the French to
fight for their country.
"Can a nation be whipped that has
such a spirit as that?" asked the Red
Cross official.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21

Thursday evening. A fine program was
carried out and the occasion was much
enjoyed by all present.
Born, at st. Joseph's hospital in
Dodgeville, Friday, February Is, 1918
to Mr. and Mrs Everette French OF
Darlington, a son. Mrs French was
formerly Miss Annie Pitts of this city
and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs
Henry Pitts.
Mr. Kelly, Mr. Hamlin and Miss Jor
dan of Fairbanks Morse Co., Reloit,
accompanied the body of John Schaub
here Friday afternoon.
Mrs T. L. Pagel visited friends at
Darlington Wednesday and Thursday.
Mrs Margaret Daggett, sister of Mrs
B. J. Blewitt, returned Friday from a
visit in Rockford.
Joseph GRADER returned Friday from
a business trip to St. Paul.
Misses Lizzie and Mayme Ketter of
Platteville spent several days at the
home of Mrs John Fischer.
Benz Williams of Union Mills spent
several days here last week with
friends.
Mrs Gertrude McKernan and two
daughters returned to their home at
Calamine Thursday, after visiting her
mother, Mrs Matt. Schmit, on Fountain
street, who has been i'll.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
JONESDALE
BY LUCILLE HARRIS.

Miss Lillian Burns spent from Tues
day until Thursday at Dodgeville.
Jesse James spent a few days last
week at this place.
Mrs John Burns WAS Hollandale
caller Wednesday.
Lawrence Whitford spent few days
at Mineral Point last week.
DR.. William Reese Of Dodgeville was
a professional caller here Sunday.
Miss Madge Burns of Hollandale
spent from Friday until Sunday in this
community.
Miss Veva James from near Mineral
Point spent Saturday night and Sunday
at the H. r. Carter home
Mrs Alfred Scherer of Hollandale
visited friends here Wednesday.
Misses Marjorie and Mona Kramer
were Dodgeville callers Saturday.
Miss Mile Girarden spent Wednes-
day at Hollandale.
Misses Evalena and Cecilia Ley
spent Friday and Saturday at their
home here.
Mr. and Mrs Raymond Richards
spent Saturday at Dodeeville.
About sixty friends of Miss Blanche
Carter gave her miscellaneous shower
at her home Saturday evening Miss
Carter received many beautiful and
useful gifts. Refreshments were served
and games played. Everyone reported
a splendid time.
Mrs Olaf Wilberg is visiting few
days with friends in Blanchardville.
Mr. and Mrs George Noble of Hol-
landale visited at the John Ley home
Sunday and Monday.
Jack Burns and Joe Ley attended the
dance at Blanchardville Friday night
Charles M. Harris was in Dodgeville
Monday.
Lawrence Whitford was a Mineral
Point caller Tuesday.
Will Harris and wife were Dodge
vile callers Monday.
Misses Monica and Bessie Burns and
Evalena and Cecilia Ley of Dodgevlle
spent from Thursday until Saturday
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
An Unusual MiShap.

Darlington Democrat: A most I'M
usual mishap occurred last Monday
morning which may disfgure the VIC
tim for life. While moving some straw
on his farm, Peter King, who lives two
miles east of the city, went to arrange
bride that had slipped from his horses
head. Without the slightest warning
the old animal, which had been owned
and driven by the family for years,
suddenly became vicious and caught at
Mr. Kings face, tt airing the lower lip
off nearly down to the gum. Although
the patient has suffered intensely, he is
at present getting along very we'll and
time will decide whether or not more
of the lip will nave to be taken off to
prevent infection.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
MINERAL POINT OF TODAY
NOTES BY THE DEMOCRATS
NEWS CATERER,

Joseph Buss was at Belmont Wednes-
day on business.
Miss Hazel Venn returned to her
home in Chicago Thursday, after a
visit at the Lawrence Stude home.
Mrs Jacob Ketter went to Beloit on
Thursday to accompany Mrs John
Schaub here Friday with the body Of
Mr. Schaub, who was accidentally killed
Thursday morning.
Mrs James Spensley was called here
last week from Madison owing to the
illness of Frederick Vivian, who is now
improving daily.
Mrs Ann Daniels left last week for
Pueblo. Colo, after a visit Of two
months at the homes of Mr. and Mrs
Henry Quick and Mr. and Mrs Gus
Torgeson.
Mr. and Mrs Frank McManus and two
sons Walter and Homer of Darlington,
Miss Margaret McDermott and Mr.
William Wilcox of Dodgeville, Mrs
Ellen Lynch and Henry Meditation Of
Hollandale, William and John Nc
Clusky of Blanchardville, Mr. and Mrs
Peter Stude of Ridgeway and Miss
Hazel Venn of Chicago attended the
Stude McDermott wedding here Tues
day.
Mrs Mary Jacka quietly celebrated
her eighty seventh birthday anniversary
at her home here Friday, February 8,
1918. She was the recipient of many
beautiful potted plants, flowers and
cards and greetings from friends who
called to see her during the day. Not
withstanding her age, Mrs Jacka is still
bright and pleasant woman.
Mrs Gus Torgeson visited at James
vile and Beloit last week.
Dr.. w. M. Gratiot spent few days
at Platteville last week as a member Of
the Medical Advisory board
Nicholas Klein left Thursday for
Oelrichs, S. Oak, to look after farm
interests.
The Commercial Club held smoker
and entertainment at their club rooms
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
SCARLET FEVER SEASON
From the Extension Division of the
University of Wisconsin.
n. e. DEARHoLT.. M D., DIRECTOR


We are now in the season of the year
when every parent and every school
teacher should be looking constantly
for signs Of scarlet fever From Janu-
airy to June, the disease is on the ram
page. AS rule, it reaches the height
of its fury and deadliness during the
spring months.
Every child with fever. especially
combined with sore throat, should be
looked upon with suspicion until he is
proved innocent. This is especially so
as mild case of the disease may cause
more sickness and deaths than a severe
or fatal case. The child who is not
sick enough to be confined to bed is
likely to be more of a disease spreader
than the very sick child, because he
visits so many more places and plays
with SO many more children.
Every parent and teacher should
know the fundamental characteristics
OF scarlet fever. The onset is rapid.
Vomiting, sore throat, headache or few
er may be the first symptoms noted
Unlike measles, the eyes are not watery
nor congested in the beginning of the
disease. The rash usually appears
within "a hours and is seen first on the
neck and upper part of the chest. 1t
appears as fine spots, evenly diffused
and bright red. Later the skin peels in
scales, flakes or large pieces. In the
early part of the disease the tongue is
usually whitish, with bright red spots
resembling strawberry.
A child who has been exposed to the
disease should be separated from other
children for a week even though he
shows no signs of the disease. Every
positive case should be guaranteed
Immediately and kept 50 until released
by the health officer. We now believe
the disease to be more contagious in the
first days than during the peeling stage.
If every Wisconsin parent and teach.
er would give their fullest CO operation
in line with the above recommended
tions, many lives would be saved this
year. Parents, be square with your
neighbors and insist that they be
square with you! Scarlet fever can be
wiped out of Wisconsin. Why not do
it by pulling together?
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
NO-TOBACCO DAYS IN PARIS
Shops Open Half Hour Each Week
When Police Guard Smokers
Lines.

Paris.-French tobacco and ciga-
rettes are now obtainable in Paris only
once each week and even then during
the space of but about thirty minutes.
During that half hour the tobacconists''
shops present about the same appear
ance as did the coal and wood yards
during the fuel famine last winter. 1t
takes from three to half-dozen police
men for each shop to keep waiting
smokers orderly while the weekly sup
ply is being dealt out, and to pacify
those that are still in line when the
mo more tobacco" sign is hung out.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
DARLINGTON.

Darlington Democrat: Mr. and Mrs
Frank McManus and sons Walter and
Homer returned from Mineral Point
Wednesday morning, where they had
attended the McDermott Stude wedding
the day before.
Rev. Sebastian Rohr. paster OF st.
Mary's Catholic church at Monroe died
at his home last Wednesday evening,
after having charge Of the parish since
1898. Burial was made at Arcade,
Wisconsin.
Mr. and Mrs Bennett Pierson of Min
eral Point are guests of Mrs Person s
parents, Mr. and Mrs William Chap
man.
Republican Journal: T. S Beers of
Mineral Point was the guest of his
father, Mr. S. G. Beers. in Darlington
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
THE BIGGEST BARGAIN
ON THE MARKET

Russell Sage said, "Watch for bargains, when
asked how he accumulated his enormous wealth.
You may not admire Russell Sage, but you can
see the sense in buying when you can buy right.
The biggest bargain the market today is
Lumber. While prices other thlngs---tood,
clothing, etc. have reached dizzy heights, and are
still on the climb Lumber the next greatest
necessity after food and clothing-has shown but
small comparative advance.
When goods are advertised for sale at half their
former price you are inclined to be suspicious--
YOU wonder what's the matter with thenl--you
think it S too much of bargain. Butit is true
that your farm produce will buy nearly twice
much lumber now as it did in 1914---and lumber
is a standardized commodity, therefore, the quality
is the same.
No matter what you need; Home, Barn,
Granarv or Just few boards to make needed re-
pairs---the time to build is now--and, of course
You'll build of Wood--the most practical and the
least expensive of all building materials.
LET US SUPPLY YOU WHILE THIS
UNUSUAL, OPPORTUNITY LASTS
Mineral Point Lumber Go.
Quality Service
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
AUCTION BULLETIN
JEWELL BROTHERS SALE,


Not being able to rent pasture, we
will sell at public auction on the Irving
Jewell farm, miles northwest of Min
eral Point, miles southeast of Edmund
and miles southwest Of Dodgeville on
Tuesday, March 5, 1918,
commencing at l o'clock the following
described property:
70 HEAD OF CATTLE SO steers
coming 3 years old, IA of which are
consigned by A. N. Kelly; 10 steers
coming 2 years old; pure bred Here
ford bulls, 8 to IS months old; 1 Short
horn bull year old
so bred ewes, bred Duroc Jersey
sows.
5 HORSES-1 Percheron brood mare
black, 8 years old; 1 Percheron brood
mare, bay, 4 years old; 3 draft colts
coming year old.
6 white Wyandotte roosters, so bu
Marquis spring wheat.
Terms-Sums of $40 and under, cash
on sums ever $40, years time will be
given on bankable note drawing pei
cent interest. No property to be re-
moved until settled for.
Lunch at noon.
JE ELL BROTHERS.
Howard NICHOLS } Auctiopeers,
Roy DALE,
E. Y. HUTCHINSON, Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
at their homes here.

at their homes here.
Mrs Robert Jackson spent few days
recently at Mineral Point.
Miss Villa James of Pleasant View
and Clarence Humbert Of Waldwick
spent Sunday at the Will Harris home.
Harvey Uren of Waldwick spent a
few days this week near here.
Blanche and William Carter were
Dodgeville callers Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs Peter Stude and son at
tended the Stude- McDermott wedding
at Mineral Point Tuesday.
Miss Blanche Carter visited friends
near Mineral Point Sunday and Mon
day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21

on Monday.
Atty J. J. Fielder of Mineral Point
was in Darlington Wednesday on legal
business.
The Darlington schools opened on
Friday, after a weeks shut down on
account Of the coal shortage.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
Bumper Ice Cron.

New Haven, Conn.-The Connecticut
ice crop is to be bumper one. AL
ready the majority of ice houses in
the state are filled and in many places
ice is being stacked.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
FOR RENT
First-CIass Dane County Farm

100 acres. first and second bottom
land, two miles from condensed milk
factory. A good II room house and
first class barns. The condensed milk
factory is paying the highest price for
milk and take it right from your yard
WILLIAM STUDE,
Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
CALLING CARDS AND Invitations

in correct sizes and styles, neatly print
ed at the Crawford Printery, Mineral
Point. Engraving work also furnished.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-21
CALIFORNIA; Good Roads.

The state of California has voted
$15,OOO,O0O to be spent in perfecting
the state highway system and not
single county failed to give the en-
towering measure a majority.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-25
November Foreign Trade.

According to a report by the bureau OF foreign
and domestic commerce, department of commerce,
exports for November amounted to 1922 100000,
against 1903 100000 in October and $4S7 600 in
November 1917 For the II months of this year
ports were valued at $5,5S5,O0O0OO which is not
quite up to the total Of 6S3 900 900 recorded
the corresponding period of 1917
November imports totaled $251, 100000 against
s247 100000 in October and 1921 100000 in November
of last year. For the II months ended with Novem-
Der of this year the imports valued at $2,S21,
100000 gain over the s2725 100000 in the same
period of last year.
The indications that for the full calendar year
imports will exceed 900 900 and exports $6OoO
900 900 in value
Gold imports well exports amount to much
less than for the previous year. For the II months
ended with November imports of gold amounted 10
5000 OOO against s535 OO0 in 1917 and exports
to s39 900 O0O as against $685., 900 900 year ago
Imports of silver in the II months period Of 1918
amounted to s67,OOO,OOO increase of $50 900 000
during the year, while silver exports were valued
at $2O5,OoOOOO against $74OOOO 900 in the II months
period Of 1917.