davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25
MEAT SUPPLY FOR THE ARMY
Packers to Furnish 99,560,Ooo Pounds
Of Bacon and 134,ooo,ooo Pounds
of Canned Goods. 1


Chicago, July 23.-The largest single
order for bacon and canned meats in
the history Of the WOrid-99, 100000
pounds Of bacon and 134OOO,OO0 pounds
Of canned meat-has just been placed
by the quartermaster's department, U.
S. A., for the American army overseas.
Louis +. Swift, in commenting on
this, said the order will take the bacon
from approximately 100000 hogs and
if other work were dropped to produce
it, would be equivalent to the total ba-
con production Of the five largest Chi
cago packers for nearly five weeks.
However, six months win elapse before
delivery is to be completed.
Mr.. Swift said:
"At the current prices on the day
last week, when the purchase was
made, the packers would pay the live
stock producers about $8O,OOO,OOO for
the necessary hogs and over $oOOOO,-
o0o for about 100000 cattle required"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25

them far more and far better than any
organization operating in France. AS |
have heard many officers say, the spirit
of your workers has been what can we
do to help your men?' They have gone
about their work in quiet, unosten-
tatious way and have asked help from
none.
you may rest assured that many
officers and enlisted men from the army
earnestly look forward to the time when
the people at home can really know and
understand what you people have done
for us. We all owe you deep debt of
gratitude and | know there is not a
man in the Army in France today who
would not share his last bite with any
member of the Salvation Army.
They have gone with us right to the
front. I stopped today NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
and went into their hall crowded with
men writing home, reading, Or amusing
themselves with games or music. If
could only tell you what this place is
and how close it is to the most awful
battle the world has ever seen, you, as
we'll as millions of good people at home
would be astounded.
Yes, your work is of real value and
some day it will be appreciated.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25
RECRUITS FOR THE u. S. NAVY

Young men, American citizens, from
Is to 35 years, are eligible for the U. S.
Navy. Alien citizens of countries with
which the q. S. is not at war, can en-
list as cooks and bakers, if they have
their first papers. The age limit is
from Is to 80 years. Enlistmen in the
navy is for the period of the war only.
The U. S. Navy is the best paid mill
tary organization in the world. 1t offers
splendid chances to learn a trade, and
every man has an opportunity to win
promotion. Men who wish to join
should report to the local postmaster.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25
PRESIDENT WILSON'S WARNING

This war is one of nations-not one
of armies-and all our one hundred mil
lion people must be economically and in
dustrially adjusted to war conditions II
this nation is to play its full part IN
the conflict. The problem before us is
not, primarily, financial problem, but
rather problem of increased produc-
tions Of war essentials and the saving
of the materials and the labor necessary
for the support and equipment of our
army and our navy. Thoughtless ex-
penditure of money for nonessentials
uses up the labor of men, the products
of the farms, the mines and factories,
and overburdens transportation, all OF
which must be used to the utmost and
at their best for war purposes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25
Graber Warns Alfalfa Men Aaains'
Ciippinu


Think twice before you clip, and by
that time you may decide not to- is the
advice of L. F. GRADER of the agronomy
department. of the Wisconsin College Of
Agriculture to alfalfa growers.
''Alfalfa that has been planted with
a nurse crop Of barley or seeded alone
in June is very likely to have some
weeds in it," says Mr. GRADER. "The
weeds won't hurt it, and clipping it
often does more harm than good.
Don't clip it at all unless the alfalfa
is in actual danger of being crowded
out by a dense growth of tall weeds
Clip high. The alfalfa suffers if
you clip too close to get rid Of weeds.
Clip at such height that you get as
much of the weeds and as little of the
alfalfa as possible. The weed stubble
will hold the snow and help prevent
winter killing. Set the cutting bar of
the mower at least inches above the
ground. Haul off the clippings before
they smother the plants if the weed
growth has been very tall and dense.
"Never clip later than the last week
in August. Late clipping, like late
cutting, is dangerous because the alfal-
ia may not recover rapidly enough to
get the inches of growth essential for
safe wintering.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25
We are grateful for the following
ENTERED INTO REST
Thomas Harris.

Died at his home on Third street last
Thursday night, July 10, Mr. Thomas
Harris, aged 80 years, 2 months, Is
days.
Mr. Harris was born in the parish of
st. Agnes, Cornwall, England, April
%, 1928. When II years old he came
with his parents and settled in Mineral
Point and engaged in lead mining; and
excepting two periods Of few months
each spent in California; he lived his
long life in~this community. At an
early age he married Miss Eliza Evans
Loon, who within few months passed
away q victim of the dread cholera
epidemic. He subsequently married
Mrs Mary White hampshire, who pass
ed away 26 years ago.
Mr. Harris is survived by his step
daughter Mrs Louisa j.. Wasley of
Dixon. ILL.,, Miss Elizabeth Harris Of
Mineral Point, Mrs Nicholas Brewer
and Mrs Alfred Penhallegon of Chica-
go, William c. Harris of Plankinton,
S. Oak, Mrs Clara Kendall of Mime
apolis, Elmer E. Harris of Waverly,
Iowa, and Mrs Selena Palmer of Port
land, Oregon. Included in his descend
ants are % grandchildren and 81 great
grandchildren.
Mr. Harris was right good man and
his name will long be honored in Min
eral Point. The funeral was held last
Sunday afternoon, with services at the
Congregational church, at which very
able and touching address by Rev. W.
j. G. Bond, who since youth had known
Mr. Harris as a devout and honOred
class leader.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to extend sincere thanks to
our friends and neighbors for their
many acts of kindness and sympathy
during the illness and death of our be-
loved father.
Sons AND DAUGHTERS OF THE
LATE THOMAS HARRIS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION
For Post Office Clerk.

An examination will be held at the
post Office in this city on August "a,
1918.
Age limit, 18 to 45 years on date of
examination.
Married women will not be admitted
to the examination. This prohibition,
however, does not apply to women who
are divorced
Applicants must be physically sound,
and male applicants must be not less
than feet 4 inches in height in bare
feet, and weigh not less than 1875 pounds
without overcoat or hat.
For application blanks and for full
information relative to the examina
tions, qualifications, duties, salaries,
vacations, promotions, ETC., address i'm
mediately ELLSWORTH N. HARRIS, Sec
retary, Board of Civil Service Exami
ners, Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25
HEALTH OFFICERS OF WISCONSIN
Will Hold Conference at Madison,
August and 8.

Madison, Wis, July 24-ProblemS OF
community health, with many wartime
phases. will be featured at the fourth
biennial conference of health officers of
Wisconsin, in Madison, August 7 and s,
under auspices of the state board of
health, The law requires towns, vii
lagos and cities to send their health
officers to this conference at the com
munity's expense. There are 1854
health officers in Wisconsin.
The program will be opened with an
address by Governor Philip. A rep,
resentative of the U. S. Public Health
Service will discuss the venereal disease
problem, which the war has brought
prominently to the forefront as com
munity concern. DR.. Dorothy Reed
Mendenhall of the federal Children S
Bureau will speak on child welfare.
DR.. A. Fl. Broche, health commissioner
of Oshkosh, will discuss garbage dis
posal. Important facts concerning the
reporting of deaths and the recording of
death certificates will be presented by
DR.. G.. G. Rutland, health commits
sioner Of Milwaukee.
The five deputy state health officers
will conduct a symposium on the gen
eral health administration, and num-
Der of papers will be presented by loca1
health officers. The entire program, il
is promised, will be a live one, anC
much time will be devoted to problems
brought up by local health officers. AL
sessions will be held in the Assembly
chamber of the capitol
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25
TEACHERS INSTITUTE FOR
IOWA COUNTY

The Institute for Iowa county will be
held August 12 to II at Dodgeville, and
it is desired that every teacher will
make an effort to be present. Iowa
county has always been loyal in the
attendance at Institute. The program
this year will be especially interesting
and helpful to each and every one of
our teachers who will take up school
work in the county for the coming year.
A full program and arrangements will
be published later. J. A.. Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25
HELP THE SALVATION ARMY

Enthusiastic testimony from officers,
from the men and from other organiza-
tions in France has caused a strong
current of public confidence to set in
the direction of the work of the Saliva
ton Army at the Battlefront.
This community has been asked to
aid with donations the work of this
organization in France and in that con-
nection the following letter written by
Col. f. w. Lawton, N. A, to Col
Mcintyre of the Salvation Army, will
prove of interest:
II can assure you that the work OF
your daughter and of all other good
women of the Salvation Army has
made us feel that we owe them debt
that we can never pay. Your organi
zation has reached our men and helped
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25

George d. Springer, emergency dem
stration agent for low county, has been
called to the army. Mr.. Springer left
Dodgeville last Saturday for Keokuk,
where he was registered.
Fourteen COWS were killed by the car
Tuesday night near Red Rock on the
c., M. & st. P railway.
Receipts of $16,431 1888, July 8, from
war savings and thrift stamp sales
were the largest Of any single day since
these securities were offered to the pub
lic Sales during the first nine days of
July totaled SAG, ,552 ,529.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25
Hot Game of Ball.

The game of ball Monday evening be-
tween the Zinc Works and the City
Clerks resulting in the score of 6 to 4 in
favor of the Zinc Works, was hotly
contested from start to finish. The
teams are playing good ball. A hat
collection, taken up by the secretary
from generous and appreciative au-
dience, netted $21.35.
In behalf of the members Of the B. 3.
Association, the writer thanks the Band
boys for their music, and the audience
for their generous gifts.
Respectfully,
PETER ELuNGEN,
Sec. and Treas.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25
SUBMARINE SHELLS
j. s. COAST; THREE
BARGES ARE SUNK.
Thousands on Beach See One
sided Battle.
WARSHIPS ARE IN PURSUIT.
Tug and Its Tow Are Attacked Off the
Easternmost Point of Cape Cod
No Lives Lost, Is
Report.

Orleans, Mass, July 22.-An enemy,
submarine attacking tug and its tow
Off the easternmost point of Cape Cod
sank three barges, set a fourth and
their tug on fire and dropped four.
shells on the mainland. The action
lasted an hour and was unchallenged
except by two hydrOplanes from the
Chatham aviation station, which cir
cled over the U-boat, causing her to-
submerge for only q moment to re-
appear and resume firing.
Throughout the one-sided battle the
American flag waved proudly. An
eleven-year-old boy in one of the
barges grabbed flag which was one.
of his boyish possessions, and shook it
deflantly at the U-boat.
The boy carried the flag to shore in
one of the lifeboats. He held it proud
ly above his head as he stepped on
land.
Several Are Wounded.
The crews of the tow numbering Al,
and including three women and five
children escaped amid the shell fire in
lifeboats. Several were wounded.
John BOtovich, an Austrian, of the
crew Of the tug, was the only one seri-
Ously hurt. His right arm near the
shoulder was torn away by fragment
Of shell. The minor injuries of the
others were from shell splinters.
The barges were in tow Of the tug
Perth Amboy, owned by the Lehigh
Valley railroad, and were bound from
Gloucester for New York. One was
loaded with stone but the others were
light, being on their return trip after
bringing coal to New England.
Attack Without Warming.
The attack was without warning and
only the poor craftsmanship of the
German gunners permitted the escape
of the crews.
The onesided fight took place three
miles south Of the Orleans coast guard
tween Chatham, at the Elbow, and
Highland Light, at the extreme tip Of
the cape. The firing was heard for
miles and brought thousands to the
beach, from which the flashes Of the
guns and the outline of the U-boat
were plainly visible. Possible danger
to the OnlOOkcrs was not thought Of
until a shell Whizzed over their heads
and splashed in pond mile inland.
Three other shells buried themselves
in the sands Of the beach.
The survivors Of the tow, with the
exception Of two injured, were taken
to the Orleans coast guard station.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25
ASKS FOR GREM GRAIN CROP
Department OF Agriculture Requests
Farmers to Sow 47,500,O00
Acres in Wheat.

Washington, July 22.-The depart
mont Of agriculture it was announced
baa asked farmers to sow 47,500,000
] actes in winter wheat this fall. This
1yon1d Weld approximately 667,oo0,0Q0
Sb,1shels-the greatest winter wheat
9rnp in history. While the request
sheeifically ee mentions 45,0Oo0OO acres
s Ss }ba area to be sowed, it asks farm.
Sc & Il they cannot raise the total to
17500oOO acres. The latter acreage
Tgonld be il per cent increase over
u Il year, and would provide abundant
f. for the needs of the allied nations.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25
RED CROSS NOTES

Our quota for July and August has
just arrived and consists of 25 conva-
lescent suits, 60 pairs socks. 80 sweaters
and 10 helmets.
Five boxes containing the following
have just been shipped to Madison: 100
sweaters, 1870 pairs socks, muf1ers,
box surgical dressings, box muslin
bandages. These were all made before
July 1, and hence were sent to Madison
Mr. George Godfrey of Willow Springs
gave picnic at his grove, July 4, for
the Red Cross. The proceeds amount
to $4,000 he divided equally between
Darlington and Mineral Point. We
thank Mr. Godfrey and the people Of
Willow Springs for this generous dona-
ton of $3.50.
Thomas Glanville and Albert Johns
ton had show recently and the pro-
ceeds Of 25 cents were donated to the
Red Cross.
Elizabeth Terrell, Gale Terrell, and
Raymond Metz gave a show for the
Red Cross. The proceeds amounted to
80 cents. Every little helps and these
efforts Of the children show the spirit Of
patriotism in the rising generation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25
A LETTER FROM RAYMOND S
JACKSON

MIR and Mrs William H. Jackson re-
ceived, under date Of June 6, letter
from their son Raymond in France.
He says:
eve have just come back from our
first trip to the trenches and are enjoy
ing our rest behind the lines. Our trip
was not as bad as we expected; but one
has to be on guard all the time when
the big shells are going over or near us.
After we were up their short time we
could tell whether the shells were from
our own artillery or from the Boche
lines"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25
THOMPSON Kline.

Mr. Thompson Kline died at his home
in the town of Lamont, Jnly 10, 1918,
aged II years. The funeral took place
Sunday with services at the home, and
interment in Union Grove Cemetery at
Darlington. Deceased is survived by
his wife, three sons, and one daughter
Mrs E. Y. Hutchison of this city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25
TRINITY CHURCH NOTICES
r. r. O. Reed, Rector.

r. r. 0. Reed, Rector.
July 20, Sunday.
Holy Eucharist a. m.
Morning Prayer 10:30 a. m.
Subject: "A Nations Temptation"
Evening prayer, 4:30.
Daily intercessions for our country
and boys at the front, a. m.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25

Former President Taft, with his heart set upon winning
the war, pleads for Republican majority in Congress to
perform the function of constructive criticism OF adln1stra
tive action or inacon Constructive criticism all right
but the cannot be by debating society," The
country will doubtless take the safe and return to
congress a majority to back up the President.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25

The bright prospect of Henry Ford being elected to the
United States senate from Michigan greatly disturbs the
American Economist organ of the American Protective
Tariff League The perturbation Of The Economist fur
nshes very good argument for Mr. Fords election It
shows that he is cearheaded the question of foreign
1t was the narrow restrictive policy of socalled
Protection that kept this great people long from going
down to sea ships The great need OF democracy at this
time is ships, ships and more ships
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
G. w. Emery, Pastor.

Glass Meetings-9 80.
Morning worship, 10:30.
Sunday School-11 :45. Glasses for all
Epworth League
Evening worship, 7:30.
Mid-week service, Thursday evening
at 500.
The church with the old home well
come.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25
1T SURPASSES EXPECTATION

The Commoner: One million in Francewho
would have believed it possible. And less than 800 lost at
seatanks to Daniels Where the critics who found
fault with the department and with the secretary OF the
navy? Baker and Daniels have made good.
No wonder the President is pleased with his cabinet.
The republicans will find difficulty i'll convincing the country
that their party could have done better
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25

We candidates for the Democracy of Wisconsin
who fail in any way up the ideal Of American
PATRIOTISM Neither do ask expect for such candidates
vote from any citizen who in this hour of national peril
feels any divided allegiance who not heart and soul for
America first last and all the time Wisconsin democratic
platform.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25

convention of Republicans who favor vigorous prose
cution war met last Friday and nominated James c. Mona
han of Darlington candidate for the Republican primary
nomination. Mr. Nelson seeks denomination, and F. K.
Shuttlewor of Madison is also candidate Republican,
and is circulating nomination papers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25

Sixth district Democrats did just the right thing
mating B. Husting for representative in congress- The
of Husting the right kind of platform in ITSELF
and B. l. Husting is a of vision and courage
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25
Subscription price, S125 per year in advance
,oRERT M. CRAWFORD, EDITOR
THURSDAY, JULY 25. 1918.

Democrats of Dane county, in convention assembled at
Madison last Saturday, brought out Edward Reynolds
for representative in congress- and nomination papers will
be circulated in his behalf Mr. Reynolds delegate to
the last Democratic national convention.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25

The Want Column.
Use the Want column in The Demo
crat and you will get good results.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-05-24
Trees as Service FIans.

East st. Louis. IIl.-This city in the
near future will probably have a new
kind of service flag. a tree for each
local boy in the fighting service. Plans
are now being made by the Womans
Civic Federation and the woman's
committee of the council of national
defense to plant these trees near the
homes of the enlisted men. The trees
win bear the names of the soldiers or
sailors they represent.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-05-24
UNION HILL TO HOLD
RED CROSS SALE HERE

The Union Hill auxiliary of the
Grady Coz nty Red Cross win hold
an auction sale Saturday afternoon
in Chickasha at the Wadsworth and
White stand on Kansas avenue one
of the features will be a drawing for
a beautiful centerpiece. There will
be many articles for sale including
calf donated to the Red Cross by
Mr. Baker. Other articles are plows.
chickens, pigs farm implements and
household goods.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-05-24
Now Use EleotrIoitx.

Lyons, Kan.-Electricity viii re-
place the old hand drills and the
miners lamps in the Bevis salt mine,
near this city, after tho mine has been
operated for years in the old-style way.
The mine has been wired for electric
lights, and the drills will be replaced
by electric drills. The output is ex-
pected to be almost doubled by the
new methods.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-05-24
AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN
FRENCH THIS SUMMER

month and the time for the classes
will be arranged to suit the conyen
ience of the pupil
All who are interested should en-
roll before June 3, in order that the
class may be assured.
Telephone the Chickasha Business
College or Prof. Craddock at the
Gossett boarding house.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-05-24

Those who wish to learn the French
language will have an opportunity
to do so.
Prof w II. A. Craddock has agreed
to stay in Chickasha this summer
and teach French classes at the
Chickasha Business College. provid-
ed class Of at least twenty is Sc
cured. The tuition will be S5.G5.per
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-05-24

Three boxes are being shipped to
division headquarters at st. Louis to-
day. One from the surgical dress
ings department contained 100 alb
sCrbant pads. Another box held $50
bed shirts and is valued at 500.
Knitted articles in third box val
ued at 500 were 20 helmets, so pairs
socks, 20 sweaters and 20 pairs wrist
lets.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-05-24

A new auxiliary has been organ
lied in Harrison townshop in the
southwestern part of the county. Mr..
and Mrs. Hick Harrison and daugh-
ter were at the chapter headquarters
yesterday to make a report and to
take out working materials
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-05-24

Mrs. Roy c. Smith of Bradley Wis
tied the Red Cross rooms yesterday,
bringing with her hospital bed
shirts and two sweaters.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-05-24
Go or Give
Red Cross Headquarters at Federal
BuildiDg-Phonc l452

Phone all news tor the Red Cross
column ID 745.