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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-11-21
Charles Powell.


The following is letter from Charles Powell
written in France, October 2l, and sent to
Charles Treweek.
How is everything back in Gods
country? received your letter yester,
day and was sure glad to get it. A
few months ago I was out helping to
bury a bunch of dead Germans and [
ran across a couple of Mineral Point
papers,. don't know how they got out
there unless some one in our company
tossed them away.
We have rain over here all the time.
Rain and mud. We move every few
days and most always in the rain. Our
blankets get wet and we have to dig
a hole in the ground about Is inches
deep just so our body is level with the
ground so we don't get hit with schrap-
mel because Fritz shells us either in the
day time or at night. He hasn't got
very many of US yet. The boche is
nearly out of France and still On the
run. We have been running them
ragged for a long time. If [ get a
chance I am going to send you boche
helmet.
Horse shoeing is some job over here
in the mud. You know how we liked
to work in the shop on rainy day.
Well just think of working all day in a
cold rain in a foot of mud. No hard
ground to be found. 1t has been
months since 1 was back in civilization
but I think we are going back soon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-11-21
THANKSGIVING DAY. 1918


"While we render thanks for these
things, let us not forget to seek the
divine guidance in the performance
of those duties and divine mercy and
forgiveness for all errors Of act or
purpose, and pray That in all we do
we shall strengthen the ties of friend
ship and mutual respect upon which
we must rely to build the new struc-
ture of peace and good will among the
nations.
Sets November %.
"Wherefore, I, Woodrow Wilson,
president of the United States Of
America, do hereby designate Thurs
day; the twentyeighth day of Novem-
her next, as a day Of thanksgiving and
prayer, and invite the people through
out the land to cease upon that day
from their ordinary occupations and
in their several homes and places OF
worship to render thanks to God, the
ruler Of nations.
''In witness whereof, I have here
unto set my hand and caused the seal
of the United States to be affixed.
"Done in the District of Columbia,
this sixteenth day of November, in the
year of our Lord one thousand nine
hundred and eighteen, and Of the In
dependence Of the United States of
America the one hundred and forty
third. WOODROW WILSON.
"By the President:
"ROBERT LANSING,
"Secretary of State"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-11-21

Washington, Nov. 1S.-President
Wilson issued the following THANKS
giving day proclamation:
''It has long been our custom to turn
in the autumn of the year in praise
and thanksgiving to Almighty COO Tor
his many blessings and mercies to us
as a nation This year we have spe-
cial and moving cause to be grateful
and to rejoice.
"God has in his good pleasure given
US peace. 1t has not come as a mere
cessation of arms, mere relief from
the strain and tragedy of war. 1t mas
come as a great triumph of right.
"Complete victory has brought us,
not peace alone, but the conhdent
promise of a new day as we'll, IN
which Justice shall replace force and
jealous intrigue among the nations.
Armies Not Stained.
"Our gallant armies have partlcl-
pated in triumph which is not
marred or stained by any purpose OF
selfish aggression In a righteous
cause they have won immortal glory
and have nobly served their nation
in serving mankind.
"God has indeed been gracious. We
have cause for such rejoicing as re-
wives and strengthens in us all the
best traditions of our national his
tory. A new day shines about us, in
which our hearts take new courage
and look forward with new hope 70
new and greater duties.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-11-21
ROBERT M. CRAWFORD. EDITOR
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 81. 1918.

York The by government to the emergency heet
shipping will be carried out to entire
completion according Charles of that corporation
Yes and it certainly ought be completed This great
nation go down the sips that do business IN
great But ships built under direction of the govern
public expense ought not to be handed over to p
enterprise, with subsidies Look for propaganda
with that end in view.
To regulate the carrying trade interstate railway
traffic regulated might be proper function Of the coming
league of nations
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-11-21
81 CENTS FOR BUTTER FAT
The Mineral Point Creamery will
pay g. cents for butter fat this week.
DR.. w. A. Sears Injured

Thursday afternoon as DR.. W. A.
Sears was returning in an auto from
professional calls at Linden, a tire
punctured. This caused the auto to turn
turtle, pinning him under it and fTac-
turing the femur bone near his right hip
and causing many other bruises. He
was brought to his nome here and is
getting along nicely with hopes for a
speedy recovery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-11-21
THE LEANEN OF DEMOCRACY

correspondent of the Associated Press, writing from
Triest under date of November 6, says:
in o the political fabric of the
Wilson
that Mr. Wilson's speeches understanding
aealden va
IS a n
to o help problems
Justly shall
President Wilson's circulated hidden
writ andp hand to hand reaching thousands
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-11-21
FAIR MEETING

The postponed annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Southwestern Wis
consin Fair Association will be held in
the Commercial Club rooms, Tuesday,
November 26, 1918, at 900 p. m.
w. Ct. MARTIN, Secretary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-11-21
PRESIDENT VAN HISE DEAD

DR.. Charles r. Van Hise, president
of the University of Wisconsin, died at
Milwaukee, early Tuesday morning.
Death was caused by meningitis.
DR.. Van Hise was able and learned.
He performed a big mans part in i'm
portant world work.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-11-21
LARGE BARN IS DESTROYED BY
FIRE

The barn on the Peter Hittersdorf
farm, one of the largest barns in the
town of Waldwick, Monday night, was,
with its contents, destroyed by fire. 1t
was partially insured.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-11-21
HOLD YOUR LIBERTY BONDS

The of a Liberty bond is the bond creditor of
honest debtor and who is amply able to meet its oblga
tons---the United States.
1t poor business exchange such bond for stock of
any of speculative Hold your Liberty bonds
part Of wisdom as we'll as part of patriotism.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-11-21

Christmas parcels for all mem
bers of the American Expedition
ary forces in Europe, when pre-
sented in accordance with condi-
tions heretofore published, will
be accepted for mailing up to and
including Nov. 80. However, in
order to avoid congestion, persons
receiving Christmas parcel labels
should mail their parcels at the
earliest possible moment.
GEORGE CRAWFORD, Postmaster.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-11-21
INJURED IN CORN SHREDDER

One day last week Jacob Friedes
got his left hand caught in the machine
while shredding corn and lost one fin
ger.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-11-21
RED CROSS NOTES

To the relatives of our boys overseas
who have not received labels for their
Christmas packages, the Red Cross will
be prepared to furnish duplicates on
and after Nov 21. The P. o. Depart
ment has extended the time of mailing
these packages to Nov. 80. These labels
and further information can be had at
the Red Cross rooms every afternoon to
and including Nov. 30.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-11-21
Chris. p. Whitford.


Died at his home in this city, Thurs
day afternoon, November IA, 1918, Mr.
Chris. P. Whitford of pneumonia fol-
lowing an attack of influenza. The
funeral took place Saturday morning
with services at st. Mary's church and
owing to the illness of Father Weyer,
Father O'Reilly of st. Pauls church
officiated.
The pail bearers were: Arthur Ryan,
Philip Weidenfeller, Peter May, Mich
olas Weber, Colon Oke, Frank Wag-
ner. Interment was in ST. Mary's
cemetery.
Mr. Whitford at the time of his death
was AZ years, 6 months and days old.
He was born in the town of Waldwick.
He was united in marriage November
%, 1900 to Miss Jennie Francois of this
city Four children blessed this union,
one dying in infancy. Those living
are: Francis, g; Helen, 6; and Jane
2 years of age.
MIR Whitford was a faithful and
skillful employee of the Star Auto gar
age in this city. He was member of
the st. Joseph's Society, Catholic
Knights and for many years member
of st. Mary's church choir. Being
highly esteemed and always kind and
considerate of others he will be greatly
missed by his sorrowing family, his
mother, Mrs John Whitford, one broth
er and two sisters, who have the sym
pathy Of many friends in their bereave
ment.
CARD OF THANKS
We hereby return heartfelt thanks for
kindness extended to us in our great
sorrow occasioned by the sickness and
death of our beloved husband and
father. We especially thank the Red
Cross, the Catholic Knights, and the
St. Joseph 5ociety.-MRs CHRIS. P.
| WHITFORD AND CHILDREN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-11-21
HuIda Auqspurger.

Miss Hulda Augspurger, who was
teacher in the Mineral Point High
School in 1917 but resigned on account
of i'll health, died of influenza at the
Lakeside hospital, Chicago, October =,
1918. The funeral took place at Dan
vers, ILL.,, the home of the Augspurger
family. Miss Augspurger was educated
at Oberlin, the University of Wyoming,
and received her B. A. degree at the
University of Chicago. Many friends
in this community will long cherish
her memory.
uoxot o5x,o 10 nrofif fahlp
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-11-21
Miss Violet SIeeman,

sister of Mrs James H. Suthers, dled Oh
influenza at the Suthers home Monday
afternoon, November 18. The funeral
is holding this afternoon at Linden.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-11-21
ENTERED INTO REST
Miss Hannah Spitzbarth,

daughter of Mr. and Mrs Lawrence
Spitzbarth, died suddenly Tuesday
morning, November 19. She retired
the night before in her usual health;
and heart trouble must have been the
cause of death. The funeral will be
held tomorrow Thursday afternoon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-11-21

felt better for the last six years than
am just now.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-11-21
Optimistic Thought.

All brave men love; for he only Is
brave who has affection to fight for.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-11-21

Advertise your wants in the Want
olu mn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-11-21
DEMOCRAT.
State Historical Society
Entered at the Post Office, Mineral Point Wis,
as second class matter.
Subscription price, s1.so per year in advance

Published every Thursday by
GEORGE CRAWFORD AND ROBERT M. CRAWFORD
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-06
Tho Loom Of Life.

II Is q solemn thought that every
one OF US carries about with him a
mystical loom, and we are always
weaving-weave, weave. weave-this
robe which we wear, every thought
thread OF the warp every action a
thread OF the welt. We weave 1t, and
we dye It, and We cut 1t, and we
stitch IT, and then we put 1t on and
wear 1t; and II sticks TO US. Like
snail that crawls about your garden
patches and makes lts shell by a pro-
cess of secretion from out Of Its own
substance, so you and l are making
that mysterious solemn thing, we COLL
character, moment by moment. 1t Is
our own self modified by our actions.
Character Is the precipitate from the
stream of conduct which, like the Nile
delta. gradually rises solid and firm
above the parent river, and confines
Its fow.-Aexande Maclaren.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-06

,.aa,i Of markets showing me nv
,r,,, If IN. mtddling quotations III me ~" "''''
rf,,lly designated spot inarhrIS' hhH W. ~ -
Stontlv making comparisons between th'S hN'F"S'
~ >pot quotations and III" quotations "' i"t"'' :
exchanges This average sp"t quo'a''"n "n''
the future quotations OF New YORK aur'hs ~
tnst spring and summer were not n Wlu' "i"''
~ nvp cents per pound except Tor one OF t"o
days.
The spot markets whose quotations "re ~"
rs the New York ana New Orleans exchanges, ~.
accordance with the law and the designation VI
m. secretary NJ agriculture in making up me
aifrerentlals on and of middllnG aft
savannah Galveston Augusta Houston
Montgomery Little Rock Norfolk patas
New Orleans Memphis
III there is any market In this list which Is
not bona ide spot market | should like 10 nave
information 10 that effect. II there ARE more
representative spot markets than the ten selected
h, the secretary OF agriculture should Ike TO
nave information Ia that effect
Governor Conner seems very Solicitous about
the welfare Of the farmer and refers particularly
10 the fact that the surplus of loW-grade cotton
M present * not held 10y the farmers. ! take II
that the committee on cotton distribution has a
much bigger problem ahead of II than merely 70
take care that farmers shall find Il market for
heir product. The lack of market for low grade
cotton is wing up large part of the nations re-
sources, is Gripping prospective purchasers OF
Liberty bonds and otherwise retartling the eco
nomic life of the country That perfectly good
product should thus be placed rnuer the ban and
rs money value retired from circulation is IN
pndDrahe. Ever If the surplus lOw.grude cotton
il held by lniddlemen. these mlddlemen are the
same persons who must buy the farmers present
crop and II they and their bankers have their
capital tied up> In product which they cannot
dispose Of In Turn. they will he unable to buy the
farmers product this year. So whether the farm.
or holds surplus Of owgrade cotton Is not OF
prime importance, and II appears that anyone who
stands IN the way Of getting this cotton into cir
culation Is. In fact enemy 10 the farmer. ir
respective OF the attitude that he may assume.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-06
Couldn't Recall II.

Before sentencing the prisoner .he
Judge read long record Of his Grim
inpl misdoingS, dating from early
youth. Then the prisoner asked:
"May l inquire your lordshlp's
name?"
"What do you want to know my
name for?' sternly asked the judge.
"Well," replied the prisoner, "since
your lordship so accurately described
my early life, can't but conclude that
YOU and have been friends at some
time. fail to recall yoI at the mo-
ment, though. STRAY Stories.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-06
GOODBYE BACKACHE, KIDNEY
AND BLADDER TROUBLES

For centuries all over the world
JOLD MEDAL Harlem OIL has af-
forded relief in thousands upon thou
sands of cases Of lame back, lumbago,
sciatica, rheumatism. gallstones, grav-
ell and oil other affections Of the kid
neys, liver, stomach. bladder and al
lied organs. 1t acts quickly. 1t does
the work. II cleanses your kidneys
and purlfles the blood. It makes o
new man, a new woman, Of you. 1t
frequently wards off attacks Of the
dread and fatal diseases of the kid
neys. II often completely cures the
distressing diseases Of the organs Of
the body allied with the bladder and
kidneys. Bloody or cloudy urine, sed-
iment. or "brickdust" indicate an I'M
healthy condition.
Do not delay q minute II your back
aches or you are sore across the loins
or have difficulty when urlnatlng. Go
to your druggist at once and get q
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-06

give to his music an interest worthy
Of particular study are precisely those
which difrerentiate negro songs from
the songs Of the neighboring white
man; they are racial traits and the
black man brought them from the dark
continent. The most obvious point Of
demarcation between negro music and
European Is found, Of course, In the
rhythm. The simple rhythms natural
to the white man Il speak Of folk mu-
sic, the peoples song. not Of the elab-
crate creations OF trained rnusicians).
are usually even and symmetrical Il
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-06

negro songs the rhythms are uneven.
jagged. and, at FIRST hearing, eccentric,
for the accents fall most frequently on
the short notes and on the naturally
upstressed beats. producing what we
call syncopation Of very intricate and
highly developed order. Rhythmically
the negro song has far more variety
OF accent than the European; II capt.
Yates the ear and the imagination with
Its exciting vitality and with Its sense
Of alertness and movement. The black
man has by nature highly organized
rhythmic sense. 4 totally uneducaosd
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-06
Cows and Ships.

How many ships are you going to
get into the water this Year, Mr..
Schwnb asked Rear Admiral +. T..
Bowles. assistant general manager Of
the Emergency Fleet corporation. In
charge of construction at the Hog
Island yards.
"Our program calls for 81, but we
are going to try for as was the re-
ply.
Make It 30. and I'll see that you get
the best Jersey COW in America said
Mr.. Schwah The admiral Inns dairy
farm In Massachusetts. Tin going
to begin picking out that COW right
away" said Admiral Bowles.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-06
catarrh Cannot Be Cured

BY LOCAL APPLICATIONS. a. they
cannot reach the seat OF the disease.
Catarrh Is a local disease, greatly infu-
enced by constitutional conditions. HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE will cure catarrh.
It Is taken internally and acts through
the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces OF the
System. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
is composed Of some Of the best tonics
known, combined with some OF the best
blood purifiers. The perfect combination
OF the Ingredients In HALLS CATARHH
MEDICINE Is what produces such won
derful results In catarrhal conditions.
Druggists 7sc. Testimonials free.
F. ]. Cheney q Co.. Props. TOLEDO. y.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-06
Wrono Day and Name.

The Khaki Gentleman--D0 you love
me. dnrling1
She-Yes. Jack. dear.
The Khaki Gentleman-Jack! My
names Harold
She (who has numerous admirers
one for each day Of the week)-Oh, yes,
Of course. keep thinking this Is Sat
urdny.-London Tit-Blts.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-06
Flylnu as a Game.

Flying is a game for the young and
daring and not the staid and decorous.
One brilliant French pilot declared:
"Flying Is great, gay thing. In i'll
accord with stodgy prudence and the
bomely, sober virtues. The thrill and
throb Of II must strike some chord at
tuned in the airman's makeup or he
and II will ever be divorced"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-06
RHYTHM OF NEGRO MELODIES
Writer Points Out How II Differs
From That Of the White Mans
Folk Music.

Some interesting characteristics Of
negro music are discussed in book
on NEGRO Folk Songs" by Natalie Cur
IFS Burlin, observes the Boston Herald.
Though the negro, transplanted to
sther lands, absorbed much unsteady
from the surrounding civilization"
me writes. "the characteristics which
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-06

box Of imported GOLD MEDAL Haar-
lem OIL Capsules. They are pleasant
and easy to take. Each capsule con-
talns about one dose Of five drops.
Take them just like you would any
pill. Take a small swallow of water
II you want to. They dissolve In the
stomach, and the kidneys soak up the
oil like a sponge does water. They
thoroughly cleanse and wash out the
bladder and kidneys and throw on the
Inflammation which is the cause OF
the trouble. They will quickly relieve
those stiffened joints, that backache,
rheumatism. lumbago, sciatlca. gall
stones, gravel "brfckdust," etc. They
are an effective remedy for all dis
eases Of the bladder. kidney, liver
stomach and allied organs. Your
druggist will cheerfully refund your
money II you are not satisfied after a
few days use. Accept only the pure,
original GOLD MEDAL HARLEM OIL
Capsules. None other genuine.-Adx
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-06
DOANS k PFGHs
6oc All Stores FosterMibu Co., Buffalo NY Mfg Chem
Too Much Honesty.

On going his rounds about midnight
n policeman noticed an individual NOV.
Ing from house to house and trying
to open the doors. He seized him by
the collar and said:
what are you doing heref"
ooh, nothing particular. You see,
I've found latchkey and I'm merely
trying il on the doors In order to re-
store II to the owner. London Tit
Bits.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-06
SAM e THING.

Nero stopped fddling awhile to look over Rome
burning
This gives glance into the future" he
remarked TO friend, I'll looks much like
German retreat"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-06

ailocution Of cotton and an
Inquiry into the whole cot.
ION situation" said Clur-
"ace Ousley, assistant sec
setary Of agriculture. In Il
statement given 10 the press
ecently, Mr. OuSley con
fTnued
Il ain moved 10 make
iese remarks by the pub
a!catlon IN the New York
journal Of Commerce Of
october s Of n denunciatory
frtIcle by Mr.. Il. Il. Conner.
.TpSident of the AyOndale
rails and former governor
x Alabama. The cotton
5ruders whom Governor
G0mer denouncrs may de.
hnd themselves. My con
'ern is primarily TO pre-
tent the truth for the wei.
are Of cotton producers.
tad secondarily 10 dispute
rs inputatlonS of partlci.
fatiOn or collision by the
tAnnrtfnent nf nrrlcnltnrn
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-06
A NORTH CAROLINA CASE.

Mrs. I. L. Straughn. zoos W.
Lee St., Greensboro, n, C., gave
the following statement in Janu-
airy, 1911; About every month or
so for three years | had an at
tack of backache that would lay
me up for several days, | finally
took Deans Kidney Pills and two
boxes fixed me up so that I
haven't had any sign Of the trou-
BE since. am glad that | used
Doans for they are the only kid
ncy remedy that has ever helped
me-"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-06
Aerial Bombs.

Aerial bombs range In size from
ten pounds up to 20 or 90 times that
weight and are roughly Of two kinds
lncendiary and high-explosive. They
are generally laid on their ode In
racks underneath the alrplanA
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-06

kets, aud the department OF ag'
rIcllture does not even transmit
the quotations To the TWO eA'
changes. We keep Il check on
the published differences OF the
exchanges, however, ana II any
error is observed. we immediate
is advise them. Although we
have no authority 10 control the
differences quoted by the spot
markets, we make It our busl-
ness to keep in touch with the
spoI markets, In order that so
fnr as we can do 81 by co-opera'
ton with them, We may assure
the accuracy Of the spot quota
lions. Governor Conner has
been Informed IN correspon-
dcnre heretofore that this de-
pnrrment does not establish
diilercntials.
Governor Conner states that
the dilterrnlialS depressed cot
ton values on the exchanges
from five cents to twelve cents
n pound We keep REG
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-06

negro, dancing or playing the bones, 10
often a consummate artist In rhythm.
My African informant thought nothing
OF singing one rhythm, beating another
with his hands and dancing another
and all at once"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-06
IN THE FUTURE,

There is time coming when men wiz really
enjoy their wives biscuits and rolls
What time is that?
when we look back and remember the war
bread mother used to make