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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-02-13
SMUGGLING BY AIR
Powerful AirpIanes Being Used on
Mexican Border.
Authorities Say That Contraband
Traffic Is Carried Across
Rio Grande.

Laredo, Text is the firm cOnvic-
ton of Mexican customs officials on
the lower Rio Grande border that
systematic smuggling by means of
powerful airplanes is being conducted
between that country and the United
States. The American authorities on
this side of the international boun-
dairy are not yet convinced that con-
traband goods are being carried in
this manner from one country to the
other, although they freely admit that
it is possible if not very probable that
this is being done.
If evasion of the export and import
duties by this means is not already
being carried on it is only question
Of time when the airplane will be
brought into service for that purpose,
it is predicted by custom officials here
and at other places on the Mexican
border.
1t is with considerable circumstan-
tial detail that the story is told Of
the aerial traffic by professional
SHluSSIeIS. JOSC LUuSOIld, Il MCAlCttIl
river guard stationed at San Ignacio,
about sixty miles below Laredo, made
q report to his superior officer about
three weeks ago that while on duty
late at night he saw moving lights
pass high above him and heard the
Whirr of a motor. The object was
headed north and came from some
point to the south in Mexico. Similar
reports were made by other Mexicans
who asserted that they saw the
strange aerial machine go back and
forward across the Rio Grande on sew
eral different nights. Up to this time
no confederation of the stories told by
the Mexicans have come from Ameri-
can river guards.
1t is recommended by the custom
authorities of both Mexico and the
United States who are on duty along
the Rio Grande that airplane control
service be established on both sides
of the river at the earliest possible
time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-02-13
JONESDALE
BY LUCILLE HARRIS.

BY LUCILLE HARRIS.
Will Brennan of Dodgeville was a
caller here Wednesday,
Mrs Susie Herman and son Dan re
turned home from Dodgeville Thursday,
after spending a few weeks there.
The annual bazaar and supper will
be held at the Bethel Church. February
81, 1919 Everyone invited
Earl Whitford was a Mineral Point
caller Friday.
Robert Weier was Dodgeville caller
Saturday.
Misses Marjorie and Mona Kramer
spent Saturday at Dodgeville.
Thomas and Richard Cant returned
Saturday from Iowa. aster spending
week with relatives there.
Misses Bessie Burns. Cecilia Ley and
Gwendoline .Iockson of Dodgeville spent
the week end at their homes here.
Robert Duncan had business at
Dodgeville Monday.
Jesse G. James was a Dodgeville
caller Tuesday.
Mrs Peter Ley is visiting with rela-
tives at Mineral Point.
D. G.. Jones transacted business at
Dodgeville Thursday.
Alvin Sullivan of Dodgeville spent
Saturday and Sunday with relatives
here.
Miss Mile Girardin was a Dodge
vile caller Thursday.
Mrs John Fitzsimons and baby visited
over Sunday at Freeport.
Miss Lillian Burns was a Dodgeville
caller Thursday
Frank A. Weier spent Wednesday at
Dodgeville.
Mrs John Burns visited Saturday. at
the Burns Brothers home near Hollan-
dale.
Henry E. Jones of Barneveld visited
few days this week at the d. q. Jones
and James jackson homes.
Robert Weier was a Dodgeville caller
Wednesday.
About thirty young people were very
pleasantly entertained at the John Burns
home Wednesday night. Games were
played and refreshments served. All
reported an enjoyable time.
Matt. Uren had business at Wauseka
few days this week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-02-13

The following are some good oppor-
tunities offered by the Mineral Point
Real Estate Agency at the Democrat
office:
The Lindsey property; 10 rooms,
pantry and closets; good cistern; hot water
furnace; electric lights; new garage.
The John Crowley homestead in the
second ward; seven room house, well built and
in good shape; lot nearly one acre. This is a
good place and will be sold at low price, to
command quick sale.
The home of Peter Stendebach is Of
fered for SALE This is fine large place and it is
improvements. A barn and very nice garden.
The McIlhon homestead, corner Of
Commerce and North streets. This property
will be sold at a reasonable price.
A good building lot on Iowa street,
the property Of A. Thoma
Lot No. in the Oates Subdivision or
the west part of Dodge street
The Joseph granger homestead on
North Commerce street. A good comfortable
dwelling house and two acres of good land.
The price on this place has recently been re-
duced, and it will not stay long it the market.
The N. Treweek property situated
north of the Municipal building park. This
property includes three dwelling houses and q
part of it inquire at The Democrat Office or Of
any member of the Mineral Point Real Estate
Agency.
Two one acre lots in the south part
of the CITY,.
A good corner building lot facing
south on Maiden street. and also barn and lot
north of it. These lots will be sold cheap II
sold soon.
We have some other very good offer
ings in city and farm property. 1t will
pay intending purchasers to investigate.
CRAWFORD BROS.
Telephone "a. S. E. SHEPARD
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-02-13
Captures Forty Huns,
Kills TWo-GiVen v. C.

Seattle.-Private Walter L.
Rayfeld Of this city, who enlist
ed with a Canadian regiment
soon after war broke out, today
is wearing a Victoria Cross. He
obtained this coveted award by
rushing ahead of his company
into trench occupied by Ger
mans. He bayonetted two and
captured ten. Soon after he
plunged into a group of 80 Ger
mans and captured them all.
Then he dashed through heavy
machine-gun fire and rescued
wounded cOmrade.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-02-13
GOOD
ROADS
PROPER DRAINAGE FOR ROAD
Side bitches Should Be Amply Large,
With Sufficient Fall to Carry
Off Water Rapidly.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
The only reason for browning a road
surface is to enable it to shed water,
and unless effective. means are pro-
vided for disposing Of the water after
it is drained off the surface crown
ing will be Of very little, if any, adj
vantage. The side bitches should be
amply large and should have sufficient
fall to carry the water away as rap
idly as it enters them, and they should
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-02-13
MAKING Americans.

If we will plant the children of our
immigrants in American soil, give them
American companions, teach them in
the American language, let them
breathe American literature, discipline
them in the American art of seIf-gOv-
eminent, warm their heats in the sun
shine of American tenderness, svmpa-
thy and good fellowship, and always
respect the nature which God has
given them however it may differ from
ours, they will grow up loyal, patriotic,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-02-13

A photograph of General Edwards,
commanding the Northeastern depart
ment, pinning the congressional medal
of honor on 1t. Col. Charles Whittle-
sey for bravery in the battle of Ar
come forest, where Colonel Whittie-
sey and his command were surround
ed by the Germans and held out for
five days without food or ammunition,
til they had lost rs per cent Of their
men, when they were rescued by
American troops who cut through the
German lines
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-02-13
SOME BARGAIN, THIS cow
Returns Purchase Price Every is Days
to Lucky Kansas Farmer Who
Bought Her.

Great Bend, Kan.-Charley Bonner,
a prominent farmer here, bought a lit
tie red COW three years ago for $50.
Now every Is days the little red cow
produces enough milk to pay her orig
inal purchase price, according to Mr..
Bonner. Mr.. Bonner has kept an ac-
curate account of the milk produced
by the COW. For the last IA months
she has produced milk to the value of
SS7480.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-02-13
ArmaCeddon

Armageddon, mentioned in Revela-
ton 1916, was the plain of Esdraelon,
the scene of Israelitt>h victories, and
hence the term is used to signify the
scene of a momentous test of any
kind, especially of a decisive battle.
1t was used by the Progressive ma
tional convention in 1912, and has
been frequently used in connection
with the war.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-02-13
GETTING Rid Of Colds.

The easiest and quickest way to get
rid of cold is to take Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. This preparation has been in use for
many years and it's value fully proven. No
matter what remedy you use, however, care
must be taken not to contract second cold be-
fore you have recovered from the first one, and
there is serious danger os this. A man of mid
die age or older should go to bed and stay in bed
until fully recovered. 1t is better to stay in
bed three days at the start than three weeks
later on
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-02-13
That Terrible Headache.

Do you have periodic attacks of head
ache accompanied by sickness of the stomach or
vomiting, sallow skin and dull eyes? If So,
you can get quick relief by taking Chamber
lain's Tablets as directed for biliousness, and
you may be able to avoid these attacks if you
observe the directions with each package.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-02-13
Dreadful Couch Cured.

A severe cold is often followed by a
rough cough for which Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy has proven especially valuable. Mrs
F. W. Olsen, Marysville, Mo-, writes: about
two years ago my little boy Jean caught a
severe cold and cougned dreadfully for days.
tried number of cough medicine but nothing
did him any good until l gave him Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t relieved his cough
right away and before he had finished taking
one bottle he was cured. I think it is just fine
for children -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-02-13
Served Him Riuht.

A Bangor newspaper man, bringing
from his garden at Hampden lot of
potatoes in an old suitcase, was
stopped by a deputy sheriff, who in
sisted that he should open the suit
case. When he did so all the pota-
toes rolled out on the sidewalk. The
crowd made the unwilling deputy pick
all the potatoes up and pack them in
again.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-02-13
Political Corruption.

skepticism. 1t is a distrust, a disuse
which has lasted so long that it has
grown into disbelief of political prin-
ciples, of the first fundamental truths
of the sacredness of government and
the necessity of righteousness.-Ph
lips Brooks.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-02-13
Something Worse.

mules or tow path and l coin split
rails" 81 know, dad; but, say, did any
of theac presidents ever crank cold
motor in a blizzard for half an hour
before he discovered that he didn't
have any gasoline ?"-Richmond Times
Dispatch.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-02-13
Dependence on Good Roads.

Every farmer should feel his de-
pendence upon good roads. Whether
or not one lives on a public highway
he should take an interest In the
nearest one to his farm or the road
he must use to market his farm. or
chard and garden products.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-02-13
Much Wastaqe of Potatoes.

The annual potato crop Of the United
STATS is around 4O00OO,OO0 bushels.
Government statistics show that of this
at least 75OOO,OOO bushels are lost.
This wastage is due to the culls. rot
ting and freezing Of potatoes in ship
ment and the lack of nearby markets.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-02-13
Roads Not Pronerly Built.

To say that the roads are bad be-
cause motortrucks have been passing
over them is simply a confession that
the roads are not properly built and
maintained.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-02-13
Tho WaY Of II.

II was held up by woman once
who was too well supplied with arms
for me to resist her."
'sWas she professional footpad?"
mo. she was my nurse when I was
q kid"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-02-13
INDIGESTION.

Take a few doses of Chamberlain's
Tablets as directed for Indigestion, and you
will soon forget about your stomach troubles.
Try it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-02-13
REAL ESTATE
Buy Property in Mineral Point.

Property will be listed and ADVERTISED for
sale in this column free Of charge for advertis
ing unless sale is made. Ii the property is sold
either by this agency or by the owner or other
parties the usual commission will be charged.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-02-13
DENTISTS.
w. j. MORGAN, .. =. S.,

CARE OF CHILDREN's TEETH A SPECIALITY
Uses Nitrous Oxide Gas, which is safe and
absolutely painless.
All the latest appliances used in the profess
sion.
Office over the N. T. Martin hardware store,
Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
Hours a. m. to g p. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-21
WANTE
Six Cents Line of Six Words,

WANTED-A woman to wash dish es. Apply Wauregan House. je21d
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-21
DAVIS THEATRE,

Hamilton Perry. money mad and fint-hearted, wouldn't give in to the workers who wanted higher wages. He was lashed to the mast - strictly speaking, he was tied hand and foot Go a chair, and three desperate men with wicked looking Colts had told him he had just one minute to pray before they sent his soul to hell.
 Then the door opened and a little chIld-his grandson-walked in, fol- lowed by ten little pups, his play mates.
 What kind of a game are you play ing. all tied up?' prattled the little fellow. And you've got blood all over your face,'
 Climbing upon the old sinners lap tho child began wiping the dripping blood from his face while the durn- founded strikers looked on amazed They couldn't shoot then-they didn't want 10. The grim face of the old tyrant relaxed and softened. Motion ing for a pen. he signed the agree meut.
 The love and faith of child had accomplished what hate and threats had failed 10 do.
 This is one of the tense situations shown in The Turn in the Road" tho six part special feature at the Davi. today.
 The second feature is Fannie Ward in "A Japanese Nightingale" a five part oriental story of love. laughter and intrigue. Ben Turpin, the funny fellow with eyes that see you boti ways. complete the show in Mack Sennctts latest comedy entitled When Love is Blind" This is an ex. ceptonal bill you cannot afford tc miss. Matinee 1.30 3.15. Evening 6.1; and S.15. Four complete shows.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-21
KALEIDOSCOPE

Up at the New Hampshire State College a crew of IS girl students has made the bleachers for the athletic field.
 To cure the ringing noises in the ears that are due to the displacement of tiny bones French doctor has in- vented an electrical apparatus which uses sound waves to replace the bones.
 Among the antiskidding devises for automobiles is one in which pro loger bars mounted near the rear wheels can be lowered by a driver against the tires when the lateral movement begins.
 A prize of s1O,0O0 is offered by the Walnut Growers Association to any one who will invent a satisfactory machine for branding the shell of each English walnut in yearly s10,000,O00 crop.
 Lincoln paid an income tax from tthe time the law was passed, July 1, 1862, till his death. Under the law as first passed, he paid per cent. on the excess over s10,000, and under the amended law, per cent. on all over s1,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-21
POETRY
TRUST NOT TO APPEARANCES

TRUST NOT TO APPEARANCES. Early one day in leafy June, When brooks and birds were all in
 tune, X Quaker, on paifrey brown. Was riding over Horsley Down. Though he could see no houses near. He trotted on without fear; For not a thief upon the road Would guess where het his cash had As thus he went-that Quaker sly Another Quaker trotted by.7 Stop, brnther," said the first; the Is pleasant; let us chat together" Nay" said the stranger, 'knowcst
 thou not
 That this is a suspected spot That robbers here resort. my brother? "A fig for robbers!' said the other: I've all my money in note, But "Where?" the other asked What! in your shoe?" "rhe secrets
 told!
 You see, it has a double sole. Within that have hid the whole. Now, where's the robber who would think
 Of ever looking there for chink?" "Herer cried the stranger; "so dis mount !! And straightway render an account. i I'm Captain Bibb. the robber trim; ] So hand your money quick to him! Don't tremble: all you've got to do, | You know, is to take off your shoe;
 And for your money I will give 1 Advice to serve you while you live:
 Don't take each broad brim chance may send,
 Though plain his collar, for a Friend; | Don't trust in gentleman or clown. While riding over Horsley Down..
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-21

FOR SALE-Four grade Holstein heifers, 7 years old. not bred Irving Miner, Westerly. Tel, connection.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-21

WANTED-Farmers Many of my friends want to know if there are any farms for sale. If you want to sell yours. write at once. V. Vella, Canter- bury. Conn. aprSd
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-21
LEBANON

Version Boothby of Woodmont was recent guest of his parents, Mir. ana Mrs. A. A. Boothby.
 Miss Edith Foster has been visiting at the home of her brother, Rush Eos ter.
 Mrs. H. W. Sweet and son Charles were recent visitors in Springfield. Mrs. Anna Pendleton of Windham has been visiting Mrs. Hattie Hewit and Miss Sarah Abell. Charles Troland and Stanton Briggs were in Hartford one day this week.
 Mrs. Walter Starr and son are vis- iting at Mrs. Starrs former home in Mansfield, Mass.
 Miss Ellen Huntington fell last week, | tearing the fragments on her shoulder. Mrs. Peckham of Preston was the guest of Mrs. H. W. Sweet Thursday night and Friday. Edwin Abel celebrated his 18th birtt.- | day June 16 by giving party to siv of his young friends. | Rev. MT. White of North Leverett, | Mass. preached at the Baptist church | Sunday.
 New London County Pomona grange met with Lebanon grange June 19. A class of 49 was given the fifth degree. About 200 were present. Lebanon grange furnished the dinner. baked 1 beans, SdldQ, DrOWn bread. TOllS, pickles, cake, pie and coffee In the afternoon Dr. Congdon spoke on | Health. There were solos by Mrs. 1 Whitman and Mrs. Thompson, also a | talk by Mrs. Whitman. Graduating exercises of the schools of Lebanon were held in Grange hall i Thursday evening. The platform was banked with laurel and roses A very 1 interesting program of music, speaking and a dialogue was given by members I of the graduating class, followed by an address by E. Ward Ireland, inspector of the state board of education The | certificates were presented by Mrs Katherine Sweet. chairman of the school committee. Twenty were grad uated. The class colors were green and white; class flower. white rose and class motto, Onward.
 Miss Hattie York of Groton has been spending few days with her brother B. R. York.
 MT. and Mrs. William Avery of Yer non have returned home after spend ing some time with friends here.
 Miss Ella Peck and Miss Ruth Car penter of Hartford were week end guests of the formers sister, Mrs. C. NJ. Geer
 Mrs. Packer of Bridgeport has been spending few days with MT. and Mrs B. R. York.
 Mrs. A. c. Williams has returned af- ter few weeks visit at South Nor | walk
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-21
Shower Baths at Y. M. C. A.

Nothing is more refreshing during the hot weather than a fine shower bath, and this privilege is easily within the reach of the men and boys of Norwich
 The local Y. M c. A. has six show CTS constantly supplied with hot or cold water and indications are that this summer will be a record breaker in this department of the association
 For 5000 man may have all the shower baths he desires for a whole year. and in addition he is entitled tc the use Of the gymnasium. the various games with a small charge for bill lizards also a reading room supplied with many Of the leading magazines and dailies. The ."Y" building is us- ually cool and comfortable.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-21
Breed Theatre.

Today's attraction at the Breed theatre promises to be one of the most interesting feature films which has been presented on the local screen for many a long day. Entitled The Master Man 1t shows a combination of intrigue and tragedy. and love in- terest with an unusual twist runs through the play. The original story is by r. x. James. a novelist of note. and the photo standardization was done by Jack Cunningham, a past master at the art of adapting stories for the screen. Though written out of the most startling political scandals laid bare in the last twenty years, the play deals with virtually contempora- neous times without however a single reference to the European war. MT Keenan's portrayal of Emanuel Blake Is the greatest piece of screen work he has ever done. Other pictures on the bill include Billie Rhodes in a polarization of Nina Wilcox Put nam's popular story In Search of Ar cady. and the Pathe News.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-21
PREMIER FEATURE LECTURE
 FOR CHAUTAUQUA PROGRAM

When the program booklet for the Chautauqua went to press the asso- citation at Swarthmore. Pa. were un- able 70 announce definitely just who would be the speaker here on the fourth night. At that time Dr. Pear son, the director was in Europe closing arrangements for same. and promised that he would be a European of international distinction who would speak with the authority born of per sonal experience on one of the great world problems.
 On Thursday the committee of loca arrangements learned that this speak CT would be n. Thomas Curtin, who was correspondent of. The London Times. who is known in Europe as The Man Who Dragged the Truth Out Of Germany"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-21
At Y. M. C. A. Sunday.

The Sunday breakfast will be serv- cd as usual to the men in uniform on Sunday morning at 9.15 o'clock. by the women of the Auxiliary.
 A brief address will be delivered by Judge II. II. Pettis.
 Al 5.30 D. m, the weekly ''get togeth- err will be held for the men in uni form and civilians.
 Orchestral music and wide-awake singing will be features. and an ap- propriate address will be delivered by Rev. George H. Strouse of the First Baptist church. after which the la dies of the same church will furnish and serve lunch to all present
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-21

TO RENT = Four-room furnished
 bungalow at Lords Point, Ct.; electric lights, running water, accomm odat tions for six people. Inquire of Charles A. Dowsett. je2Od
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-21
N. E. Nurses Convention.

There will be a convention of the New England Division of the Ameri- can Nurses Association in Portland, Maine. June 26. 27 and 2S, 1919. head quarters, Falmouth hotel. The prin- cipal nart of the programme Friday, June 2I and Saturday. June 2s, will he as follows Friday a. m. Private Duty League chairman. Miss Minnie HoliinEwOrth. Friday D. m. League of NeIle Selby, Friday eve, mass meet ing onen Co the public: speaker, Thomas Mott Osborne: Saturday d. m- Red Cross. chairman. Miss Eliza beth Ross public health nursing, Chairman Miss W. L. Fitzpatrick. Rank for army nurses. Eight hour a day for hospital nurses are only two of The many subjects to be discussed at this convention.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-21

WANTED-Two machinists, expert at putting up shafting, counterSlafts Arms Corp, North Main and 12th Sts. je6d
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-21

WANTED-A girl for general house. work; two in family. Apply Box 2S, Windham, Conn. je5d