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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-06
US. TROOPS WIN
ON MILE FRONT;
TAKE 242 HUNS
Fight Way Through All Detectives
in Picardy.
YANKS GAIN IN WOEVRE
Pershing Tells Washington of Sue
cessful Raid in Which Foes Posi-
tons Were Wrecked-Many
Germans Killed.

With the American Army in France,
May 31.-The first German counter-at-
tack against Cantigny took place at
10 o'clock Monday afternoon. 1t
was preceded by barrage. The sec
Ond cOunter-attack was launched at
g IA p. N. One enemy wave passed
beyond the American barrage, but our
lnfantrymen drove off the Germans in
No Mans Land.
The third counter-attack was made
at five o'clock in the morOing, when
two German raids were repulsed with
heavy losses. The number of German
prisoners had been increased Wednes-
day afternoon to 242.
A score were captured in the morn
ing. They had hidden in deep caves
all day and night.
Yanks Win in Woevre.
Washington, June Ia successful
American raid in the WOevre sector
in which the enemy's advanced posi-
tons were destroyed and losses in
flicted in killed, wounded and pris-
oners, is reported in General Perish
ing's communique.
With the American Army in France,
June 1.-American forces northwest
of TOul carried out a successful raid
against the German lines late at night.
The American troops went over the
top along a front of 500 yards.
Information was secured and the
Americans blew up defensive works
and dugouts. The casualties on the
American side were insignificant.
American aviators shot down anoth-
er German airplane on the front north
west of Toul. 1t fell within the Amer
lean lines.
u. S. Troops in Marine Battle.
With the French Army in France,
June 3.-American troops are reaching
useful positions in the battle area.
These troops display the most ardent
desire to share in the present great
battle with their European comrades.
Yanks Beat Hun Division.
With the Americans in Picardy, June
3.---An entire German division (14,-
0OO) men, was put out of action for at
least a month during the battle for
Cantigny, it was learned.
Two regiments were practically an
INITIATED in the American assault on
the village. The remainder of the di-
vision, which was in reserve, was cut
up either in counter attacks Or by ar
tillery fire.
The division, therefore, is useless,
until it is reorganized: The Boches are
now under the necessity of holding this
division here, when it might other
wise be diverted to the new Cham
payne battle area.
Germans Quit at Cantigny.
Washington, June 3.-After several
repulses the Germans apparently have
abandoned, temporarily at least, their
efforts to retake the ground captured
by the Americans at CaEtigny. Gen.
Pershing's cOmmunique issued at the
war department, said the Cay was quiet
at all points occupied by the American
troops The shooting down of another
hostile airplane is reported.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-06
U. S. FLYER IN FIGHT WITH 8
Rickenbacher, Former Auto Racer,
Downs One Machine and Rescues
Companion Flyer.

With the American Army in France,
June lon the front northwest Of
Toul Lieut. Edward Rickenbacher, the
former automobile racer, not only
brought down one machine, but res
cued Lieut.. James A. Feissner Of
Brooklyn, n. Y, after his machine had
been damaged. Single-handed Ricken-
bacher attacked two Albatross BIZ
planes. and three monoplanes. After
he had fired a hundred rounds into
one of the biplanes it fell crashing to
the ground The lieutenant turned
and attacked another which sought
safety In flight. Meanwhile the re-
naming German machine had descend.
ed TOO low for Rickenbacher to at
tack. -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-06
First Class Laundry Work

Try the Chinese Laundry on Fountain
street, under the new proprietor, Sang
Lee. This man comes from Chicago
and understands his business. All
work done completely by hand Prices
are SO fixed that you can easily afford
them. Will call for laundry and return
if so desired.
! We also do family washings, &c per
pound, which just includes washing
and drying. If ironed, costs 75c. per
dozen articles.
Give us trial and we will give you
square deal.
SANG LEE, New Prop.
Phone GAL Mineral Point Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-06
Made Matrimony a Business.

In bigamy case in Russia in 1910
the prisoner, beautiful young woman
of some thirty summers, admitted that
she had been married to sixteen hus-
bands, running away from each in turn
and taking all their portable property
with her.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-06
MINERAL POINT OF TODAY
NOTES BY THE DEMOCRATS
NEWS GATHERER.

Matt Miller and Frank Nix motored
here from Benton Sunday and visited
friends.
Mr. and Mrs James Graham of Dodge
vile spent the week end with his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs John Graham.
Mr. and Mrs 4. w. Jacobson of Chi
cago, accompanied by their mother,
Mrs Frank Alblinger. and two sons,
enjoyed motor trip and picnic supper
on the green near Schaat's Sunday.
Miss Myers, designer in millinery
for Miss Kate O'Dowd, returned to
Milwaukee Tuesday.
Dr. and Mrs John Davies returned
Sunday from Platteville.
Mr. and Mrs E. j. Ellingen and Mrs
Richard James visited at Darlington
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs Willard Noble and Mr.
and Mrs Walter Groth and daughter
visited at Hollandale Sunday.
Mrs d. j. Jacka and daughter Alice
are visiting relatives at Darlington this
week.
Miss Agnes Crum of Lawrence,
Kans., is the guest of Miss Gwyneth
Gribble.
Fred Paynter left Monday for Mil
waukee as a delegate to the Odd Eel
lows convention.
Mrs q. A. Lindsey returned Monday
from visit with her husband at Ian,
caster.
Miss Ann Hutchinson has been visiting
her sister Josephine, who is attending
the Columbia University at New York.
Mrs l.. E. Mosher of Harland, Iowa,
is the guest of Mr. and Mrs P. O. Wv
ian.
Mr. and Mrs Allen Ohmart and family
of Neilsvlle are the guests of Prof. and
Mrs w. r. Rood.
Mrs E. c. Fielder entertained the
Auction Bridge club at her home Tues
day afternoon.
Miss Genevieve Hutchinson and Mrs
M. l.. Parkinson were at Platteville
Friday to be present at the graduation
of Miss Genevieve Phillips from the
High school.
Frank Gerlach of Shullsburg visited
his mother, Mrs Anton Gerlach, Fri
day.
Miss Matilda Hutchinson entertained
the Missionary society of the NJ. E.
T1ncIor
A. T. Richards is visiting friends at
Reedsburg.
Mrs Lincoln Vivian and family and
Mrs Annie Parkinson motored to Du
buque Monday.
Mr. and Mrs Theodore Frieden and
daughter Leone visited at Madison
Monday.
Miss Lestina Beers is spending this
week at Darlington.
The ball game between the Public
Service company and the city clerks
was in favor Of the clerks, Is to 4.
Miss Erma Mcconnell of Warren is
spending few days at the w. H.
Jacka home.
Miss Helen Ross arrived here We'd
nesday from Monticello Seminary, God
frey, H., to spend her vacation with
her parents, DR.. and Mrs Charles Ross.
Miss Tressie Crist has returned from
Ridgeway, where she taught school.
Ellsworth Harris, Miss Pearl Harris,
Mrs Alfred Penhallegon and Elmer
Harris of Waverly, Iowa, motored to
Hazel Green Sunday to visit relatives
Mr. and Mrs G. W. Horn, Mr. and
Mrs G. E. Martin and son, Mr. and Mrs
Robert Smith, Mr. and Mrs A. G. Pope
and Mr. and Mrs George Place and
daughter of Galena enjoyed dinner
and supper at Crystal Lake, Dodgeville,
Sunday.
William Kuelling and sons William
and George and daughter Carrie of
<Shullsburg, HI. j. Kuelling of Madison,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-06
THE LATEST NEWS
The Wisconsin State Journal,
Madison

prints an edition at the noon hour each
day which reaches Mineral Point at
4 80 p. M, which is the best service
Mineral Point can get in the daily
newspaper line. The Wisconsin State
Journal is a strong and interesting
newspaper and it gives you the latest
news.
Lester Eddington will deliver daily
to subscribers at IL cents per week
Give him your order.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-06

over Sunday with his mother, Mrs M.
J.. Ludden.
Miss Amy Vivian returned from Mil
waukee Friday.
Mrs Ida Goelz left Monday to visit
her SON DR.. Elmore Goelz and wife at
Waubena.
Mrs Charles VIM and Mrs John
Chamley returned Thursday from a
visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs
Thomas Whitford, Sr. at Beloit.
j. Fielder was at Darlington and
Benton Saturday on business.
Mrs Louise NeCollins of Hazel Green
is the guest of her grandchildren Miss
Pearl and Ellsworth N. Harris.
Mr. and Mrs Gus Lieder of Lonsdale,
Mimi, and Robert Lieder of North
Freedom spent last week at the home
Of Mr. and Mrs Otto Lieder.
Mrs W. F. Molitor returned Thurs
day from Macon, Miss, where she had
accompanied her father, DR.. Schreiner,
of Westby to visit her brother, prior to
his departure to go in training with the
army at Camp Shelby, Miss.
Mr. and Mrs J. J. Bond of Kewanee,
ILL.,, are the guests of Rev. and Mrs ".
J. c.. Bond.
Donald Fielder was week end visit
or at Madison. = 49, j d
Mrs n. Fl. Snow returned Saturday
from visit with her daughter Mrs
Leon Claussen at Moline.
Elmer Harris and wife of Waverly,
Iowa, are visiting his father, Thomas
Harris.
Mr. and Mrs Levi II. Bancroft of
Richland Center were the guests of Mr.
and Mrs w. S. Ross Memorial day.
Judge Bancroft was the orator of the
day.
Mr. and Mrs Robert s. Crawford of
Madison were over Sunday guests of
Mr. and Mrs Robert M. Crawford.
Mrs F. c. Ludden returned Friday
from visit at Madison and Milwaukee
Mr. and Mrs George Whitford and
Mr. and Mrs Simon Kinney Of Beioit
visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs
Charles Winn and with other relatives
from Sunday until Tuesday.
E. G. Fielder transacted business at
Ridgeway Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Collins, Mr. and
Mrs Earl Clark, Mr. and Mrs Irwin
Holmes, Mrs Charles Goldthorpe,
Homer Goldthorpe and Miss Magda-
lene Finkelmeyer visited at Lone Rock
and Spring Green Sunday,
Mrs Manuel Kohen of Chicago is the
guest OF her brother II. S. We'll and
wife.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs Pierrie Quirk,
Monday, June 3, son.
Peter E. May and son Ernest were at
Dodgeville Wednesday on business.
Edward and Frank Gorgen, sons of
the late Mr. and Mrs George Gorgen of
mineral POlnt, are over sea with the
U. S. army.
Mr. and Mrs John Jaeger and family
Of Ridgeway were the guests of Mrs
Peter Meuer Sunday.
Mrs Edward Mitchell is recovering
from her illness
William McCaryille of the Great
Lakes naval station attended the we'd
ding Of his sister Clara here Tuesday,
Miss Elizabeth Ley went to Dodge
vile Wednesday to attend the gradua-
ton of her niece.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Haldeman visited
at Jonesdale Tuesday.
Mrs Milton Evans had one of her
eyes injured Sunday by coming in con-
tact with branch of tree.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-06
What 1t Really Proves.

Almost all the great wars in his
tory have started in April says a
Harvard historian. Which goes to
prove that mere man would rather
night than go through the ordeal of
spring housekeeping. Rochester
Post-Express.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-06
Wall Paper Cheap

| will be in Mineral Point during the
month of June and will sell some pat
terms of wall paper at ridiculously low
prices = will be able to save customers
at least half on their bills. Some rem
nants will be sold at fraction of what
they are worth. Stock is at my house;
and | will trim all paper free.
A. w. THOMA
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-22

form persons subject to the tar Of
their duty, and Ignorance of the law
win not be accepted as an excuse. De.
linQuents need expect no leniency. Il,
IL, on account of illness 81 absence
from home, you are unable To render VI
return within the time prescribed, you
may obtain an extension 81 thirty days
saby ming with the collector Of Internal
! revenue 81 your district q request
therefore before March j. IN this you
must state your reason why the return
I cannot w rendered within the time
specified. Collectors are not author
lied tos grant extensions 81 more than
thirty days, but this authority Isl
granted the commissio ner of internal
revenue ia meritorious cases. II such
extension ID desired the request should
be addressed tos Commissi Toner of In
ternal Revenue, Treasury Department.
washington, ID. @.
Agent lAay Act for y ou.
You may appoint al agent to act for
Won Il. ~ reason of Illness 81. absence
I from home. you are unable personally
to render your return. -FOUR agent
must make afiidayit that ne has SUN
Client knowledge to make return for.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-22
UNFURLS OLD GIL DRY IN
ALTITUDE OF 20, 100 EFT.

Knoxville, Tenn.The distinc-
ton of being the first to unfurl
Old Glory on the peak Of the
highest mountain In North
America, Mount Denali, in Alas.
ka, Is claimed by Robert Tatum
Of this city. The flag was made
by himself out Of silk handker-
chiefs.
The party Of four, Of which
Mr.. Tatum was one, was the
first to ascend Mount DENIAL,
and the second to attain an alti-
tude Of 20,TO0 feet.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-22

deductable item, but not the cost o.
threshing machines tractors and ma
chinery Of more or less permanent
character. Rent paid Tor farm may
be deducted " ss
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-22
GIRL BELL HOP ; lake GOOD
Becoming More and More IN Evidence
IN Hosteiriss In the state Of
3 Wisconsin. II

Rhinelander, Wis Girl bell hops
re becoming more and more IA evi-
ssldence in hostelries throughout the
state, according to travelling men. and
the new buttons are making good
on the job. When girls replaced boys
In responding to the call of Front =
at one Of the local hotels here the man
$ager Of the ablishment was at FIRST
inclined to be skeptical concerning the
ability Of the feminine workers. Now
he Is u confirmed exponent Of the girl
}bell-hop plan.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-22

Little Ellen Wilson dcAdoc, dauglf
ter Of Secretary and Mrs. McAdoo and
granddaughter Of Presid lent Wilson,
hanging q Red Cross service nag In
window OF the White House The dag
indicates that three members Of the
executives household hare Joined the
Red Cross.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-22

This latest and most unusual pho
tograph Of Queen Elizabeth Of the
Belgians, Is silhouette made at the
front, where she accompanies her hus-
band, King Albert, almost all the time.
She, like the king, has endeared her
self to her suffering people by the for
htude with which she has brayed the
hardships Of war since o1A-Britiah
Omcial Photograph.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-22


You are required ia include under
gross income the following items:
Salaries, wages, commissions or
compensation e whatever kind for
personal services.
All profits derived from business
trade or commerce.
Profits from the sale Of property,
real or personal.
Rents. s5s
Interest on notes. mortgages. deeds
Of trust or other securities issued by
individuals, partnerships, etc.
Interest on bonds, mortgages, deeds
Of trust OF similar obligations Of cor-
porations, joint stock companies or In
surance companies.
Interest on bank deposits, including
savings banks. II i 81
Income received from fduciaries,
that is, amounts received from In
comes Of estates, trusts, etc, through
trustees, administrato tors or executors.
Dividends on stock, whether re-
ceived as cash or stock. Only divi-
dends paid out OF earnings or profits
accrued since March 4, 1913. are tax.
able. III 3i3sS
Net partnership profits, whether al
yided and distributed or not.
Royalties from mines. OIL and gas
wells, patents, copyrights and fran
chises. ~ Z. .s gsSS
Heavy penalties are provided tor de-
linquents. II you are late in fling
your return you are subject to fine
Of not less than $40 nor more than
81, 900, and, In addition, 80 per cent Of
the amount Of the tax due. For max
ing false or fraudulent returns the
penalty is a fine not exceeding $1,000
or not exceeding one years imprison-
ment, or both, in the discretion Of the
court, and, In addition, 100 per cent OF
the tax evaded. For failing to pay tax
when due, which is on June 10, 1918,
the penalty Is an assessment Of 8 per
cent OF the amount unpaid, plus 1 per
cent interest for each month during
which 1t remains unpaid. .ss
Government Keeps Check.
TIE man who thinks that failure to
make proper returns might escape I'M.
noticed is making a serious error. The
government has checking system by
which 1t will be informed Of delin-
quents. 500 Va - 5Ssg
The task Of collecting the revenue to
be derived under the war revenue act
devolves upon the bureau Of internal
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-22
Exemption for Children.

II married or the head of family
Z. you are allowed an additional exemp-
ton Of $500 for ench dependent child.
ii under eighteen years Of age or In
capable Of self-support BECAUSE defee-
tive. A taxpayer Is considered to be
the head 81 a family II he Is support
Ing one or more persons closely con-
nected with him by blood relationship,
relationship by marriage, or II his duty
to support such person is based on
some moral or legal obligation.
= Women as well as men are subject
! to the tax. - - So : y g.ls
The combined net income of mar
ried couple living together Is assessed.
II, for example, the husband earns
$1,000 and the wife $1.ONh they will
have to pay q tax Of $50, provided they
have no children.
A widow, a woman living apart from
her husband; or maid is assessed on
her net income above 81, 900. n
met income means gross income,
less certain deductions provided for by
the act.
In arriving at your net income yeu
are allowed to deduct from gross In
come all expenses actually paid during
the year Ia the conduct of q business,
trade or profession. These include
the amounts paid by farmer in pre-
pairing his land for a crop and the
cultivation, harvesting and marketing
Of the crop, the cost Of seed and fer
tilizer used, the amount expended for
labor in caring for live stock and the
cost Of feed. The farmer may deduct
also the amount paid for repairs. to his
barn or other farm buildings, but not
Z the dwelling, and for repairs to farm
fences, machinery, etc. The cost OF
materials for immediate use and Of
small tools which are used up In the
course OF q year or two. such as bind
Ing twine, pitchforks, spades, etc, y 2
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-22
j Sso and a Halt Billion Dollars
Will Be collec tied Under War
Revenue Act. 81
IS CALLED THE LIBERTY TAX
Every Married Man 81 Head 81 4 Fam
ily Having IN Income 81 $1,000 ~
Year and Every Single Man
Having "a Income ofs II
600 Must File q Return.

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New-York tribune., 1918-12-18
Dress Manufacturers
Form National Body
Believed in Trade To Be for
Purpose of Fighting Expect
ed Union Demands

A new angle has been injected into
the dress manufacturing situation with
the formation of a national association
OF employers, known as tie Associated
Press Industries of America, with head
quarters in this city. The new asso-
citation has issued statement, signed
by its director, David II. Mosessohn,
in which the advantages Of organize
ton are described
'it is evident that the association
fills long-felt want" reads the state
ment, "and that this organization prom
izes to meet with the sympathy and
support of the aggressive, enterprising
and successful men in the industry,
particularly those who realize the enor-
nous gain of constructive work that
can be accomplished by the solidifying
of interests in one great effcrt."
The new organization is generally
considered in the trade as new We
hicle with which to combat the vari-
out unions affiliated with the Interna-
tlonal LADIES' Garment Workers
UniCn
New-York tribune., 1918-12-18
Death House Barber
Soon to Get Freedom
Among His Customers Have
Been Charles Becker and
Roland B. Molyneux
Spectal CorresDo,tdenc


OSS1NING, Dec. 17-Henry Dorscl, a
Sing Sing prisoner, who has served
nineteen years of life sentence for
murder, was among those whose SEN
tence was committed to-day by Gov
ernor Whitman. He had been the death
house barber at Sing Sing for many
years and had shaved and cut the hair
of many men awaiting execution. The
patrons of his prison shop included
Roland B. Molyneux, Albert T. Patrick,
Charles Becker and Arthur W. Waite,
Dorsch's job was one of unusual trust,
and before the advent of the safety
razor his operations upon the faces of
the men in his chair were always under
the eye of guard.
The Parole Board also granted free
dom to Herbert Reeves and Joseph
Elihu Root Kunzmann Reeves was
serving a sentence for forgery. He
was convicted of swindling investors in
the Model Building and Loan Company
cut of $250,000. Kunzmann, who
claimed Elihu Root as godfather at the
time OF his trial, was serving a five
year sentence for a 100000 swindle,
conducted while acting as secretary for
New York surety company. He for
merly was Brooklyn attorney.