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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-11
THEN
and
IN money did I make on

"How much money did I make on
my oats 80 years ago?"
You can't prove it by me. I know
| made some money that year, because
I was money ahead at the end OF the
year. but for all | know my rye and
cattle brought in the real returns and
my oats were grown at a loss. Ac
counts of farm crops and labor were
not kept in those days.
Often the good virgin soil favored
the farmer. The farm was simply
cropped with a few staple grains and
much of the produce was used right on
the farm. The farmer started to work
early in the morning, just as we do
now, and he worked until late at night.
Probably in many cases it made no
particular difference whether or not
the farm owner knew how much his
oats brought him. At any rate a
poorly developed plan for the year
would not be likely to cause as serious
a loss in years gone by, as a similar
plan would now cause. Smaller mis-
takes cause bigger losses now.
Gradually groups Of farmers con-
cluded that it would be a very good
Idea to know at least approximately
what their labor and their various
crops and herds were costing them.
In fact the time came when this con-
clusion was regarded by many as
necessity. Most farmers were still I'M
able to tell definitely which crops ac-
tually contributed to their annual in
comes and which ones were losing prop
OsitiOns; but some farmers saw the
advantage of shedding light on their
farm business. Simple account books,
such as the ones which soon became
available at the state college Of agri-
culture, were called in to check up on
crop and live stock returns.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-11

day for Madison, where they will
make their home.
Wesley Martin of Gratiot spent
Sunday here with friends.
Miss Clara Davis of Waldwick Wis
tied relatives here last week.
John S. Toay and Roy Jacka shot
two red foxes Thursday morning
near the Coogan farm. One weighed
1O12 pounds and one II pounds.
Mr. and Mrs John Dunn have gone
to Bellingham, Washington to spend
the winter.
H. S. Mills of Memphis, Tenn. Wis
tied relatives here last week.
DR.. and Mrs. w. A. Sears and fam
lily left Friday for Madison, where
they will reside.
Mrs. S. C. Ross and Misses MacKay
and Cunningham left wednesday for
Chicago.
Mrs. Arthur Moss and little daugh-
ter of Cincinnati, Ohio are visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
WOolrich.
Mrs. Mary Mari left Friday to
spend the winter with her daughters
Mrs F. o. Rochon in Crystal Falls,
Michigan and Mrs. d. B. McAllister
in Mexico.
Mrs. Clark Mack left Saturday to
visit her husband in Baraboo, where
he has roller rink.
The ladies Whist Club was enter
tanned at the home of Mrs. George
Philips Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Henry Thies and Miss Evelyn
Thies left Saturday to visit the for
mer's son Clark Mack in Baraboo.
Mrs. Peter Hittesdorf attended the
funeral of Mr.. Jacob Sauer in Sey-
mour recently.
Mrs. Martha Morris and son of
Iron Mountain, Michigan, who have
been visiting friends in Linden, and
WaldWick and also in Mineral Point
left Thursday for Canada, Texas,
where they expect to spend the win
ter.
Mrs. Richard Mitchell returned
last week from visit with her son
Frank G. Mitchell in Union Mills.
Uriah Gardner was called to Lin
den last Thursday on account of the
illness of his father.
John Goelz of Tacoma, Wash. was
the guest of Mrs. Ida Goelz and fam
lily last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Mas Of Kan
sas City are the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter S. Martin.
Miss Mayme Cummings of Platte
vile spent over Sunday with her sis
ter Miss Martha Cummings and other
relatives.
Mrs. w. P. Smith of Plum Grove
was the guest of Mrs. Frank Ivey
Friday afternoon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-11
NATURE TELLS YOU

AS many a Mineral Point reader
knows too we'll.
+ When the kidneys are weak, Ma
ture tells you about it. The urine
is natures index. Infrequent or too
frequent passage, other disorders
suggest kidney ills. Doan's Kidney
Pills are for disordered kidneys. Ask
your neighbour! Mineral Point peo-
pie testify to their worth.
Morris Proctor, 612 Washington
ST., Mineral Point, says: Some
years ago my kidneys gave me a lot
of trouble. The secretions were I'M
natural and | had a constant desire
to pass them. My back was weak
and painful and l was in pretty bad
shape. [ read about Doan's Kidney
Pills being so good and sent to the
ReXall Drug Store and got two boxes
1 used them according to directions
and they cured me up in good shape.
have had no return symptom of
kidney trouble since my cure was
made. can certainly endorse
Doan's.
Price so cents at all dealers. Do
not simply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
Mr.. Proctor had. Foster-Milburn
Co., MfGrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-11

outstanding feature of his success. But
beyond his own sheep he saw other
Sheepmen with problems similar to his
OWn-big problems affecting many
growers by following that vision
he has made his real contribution to
better farming.
Sun Prairie has been Mr. Renk' s
home throughout his life. Sheep pro
ductiOn was developed as an early
hobby. Then came the chance to at
tending the short course at the state
college of agriculture, and when he fin
ished the course in 1899 he returned
to the farm and began to apply what
his early experience and his recently
acquired knowledge had pointed out to
him as the best methods available. 1t
was at this time that he began to breed
purebred sheep. In 1906 he concluded
that he could handle two breeds of
sheep on his farm. The foundation
stock for the new flock was imported
from England during the following
year. In 1909 he made his second bust
ness trip to Europe, which gave him
added opportunity to watch the great
strides that were being made in meth
DDS Of sheep production.
Sheep breeders throughout the Mid
die West have seen him judge sheep at
state fairs, the International Stock
show and other eXpOSitiOnS. He is at
present secretary of the Wisconsin
Sheep Breeders association, secretary
of the Fleece Wool States Growers
association and one Of the directors of
both the American Shropshire Breed
erS' association and the American
hampshire Breeders association. If
you were to visit is 22O-acre farm at
Sun Prairie now you would see more
than sheep. A long shed houses all Of
the farm machinery from tractor to
hay loader and insureS the equipment
against early consignment to the
Junk pile His oldest son, who has
Just graduated from high school,
breeds purebred hogs and the second
son is also taking an active interest in
the farm operations.
Sheep production may be Mr.. Renk's
business, but his cooperative spirit III
dealing with others and his honest
leadership among farmers have con
tributed most to place him among the
states lea ding farmers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-11
NOW

Costs of production are an impor-
tant thing to know i'll these days Of
high prices, when mistakes are far
more costly than formerly. Since
these costs vary SO widely at present.
it is of vital Importance to producers
to know whether their particular costs
of production are above or below the
average. Therefore many farmers are
adopting simple systems of keeping
records of their crops, live stock and
labor.
These farmers find such accounts
aid them in various ways. First there
is the job of finding out which crops
to grow. These crops must be so
planned that they keep the labor and
equipment employed continuously.
able for concluding whether crop
should be sold as such, or fed and
what kind of live stock is most profit
able to keep.
How much is the farm making, and
now can things be improved so that
more money can be made. That is the
big problem. Finding costs requires
that fairly good estimates must be
made. They cannot be made absolu-
tely accurate, but systems which indi-
cate which accounts show gains and
which ones show losses are now con-
sidered to be very valuable. An in
ventory of the whole farm business,
accounts of money paid out and re-
ceived, and a record of what ones own
labor and all other labor is costing,
are considered the three essentials in
keeping farm records. Farming is
now a business requiring ordinary
business methods to keep things
"abOve the boards"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-11
RED CROSS ALWAYS
READY IN DISASTER

The Red Cross is always prepared.
When disaster hits a community this
organization can be depended upon
to follow right at it's heels with help
for the stricken people.
Red Cross relief is always. FORTH
coming-food, clothing, shelter and
funds; doctors, nurses and special
workers with long experience in
handling similar No matter what the
disaster may be-fire, flood, earth-
quake, explosion, bad wreck or torna-
do-the Red Cross is always able to
cope with the situation.
During the last year there was an
average of four disasters a month in
the United States. One hundred and
fifty communities in tWenty-Seven
states suffered. The largest and most
destructive of these were the tidaL
wave at Corpus Christi, Tex, and tors
nadoes in Mississippi Louisiana, Alas
nOis.
In these events of horror, $50 per4
sons were killed, 1,50O were injured,
1900 were made homeless, about 3d.
900 families needed help, the property
loss was nearly S1OO,O0OOO0 and ale
most $1,OOO,OOO in relief funds, not
including emergency supplies, was exc
pended.
To the sufferers from all disasters
during the year the American Red
Cross sent $4,000 worth of supplies,
10 Red Cross nurses and seven
special relief trains. To meet the
needs of the stricken, the organization
set up ten relief stations, operated
thirty food canteens and as many
emergency hospitals. One hundred
and twenty-five Red Cross chapters
gave disaster relief service.
If disaster ever strikes this town or
county, the citizens can be absolutely
sure the Red Cross will be on hand to
help them in every way.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-11
MINERAL POINT OF TODAY
Notes by the Democrat News
Gatherer.

Miss Helen Lang spent over Sum
day with friends in Milwaukee.
The Sunday school class and sew
eral friends of Miss Sarah Hayes
gave her a surprise supper at her
home Wednesday evening. A de-
lightful time is reported.
Mrs. John Stephenson came from
Blue Mounds Friday to visit her
daughter Mrs. Lawrence Dobson.
Mrs. William Jeuck Of Cashton is
here visiting her sisters Mrs. j. j..
Fielder, Mrs. w. j. Morgan and Mrs.
j. E. Reinhart.
Josiah Prater of Minneapolis visit
ed relatives here last week.
Charles Gundry of GAINESVILLE is
here visiting his mother, Mrs. johann
ma Gundry and his sister Mrs. w. c..
Benson.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Molling re-
turned last week from visit with
their daughters in Chicago.
Mrs. Arthur RAIN and children
have returned from visit with rel
atives in Milwaukee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas Golden and
daughter of Milwaukee were recent
visitors here with friends.
Fred Jeuck returned last week to
resume his duties as City Clerk.
Miss Helen Sabish spent several
days last week with her parents in
MOntfort.
Mrs. Willis r. Woolrich and child
rem Of Knoxville Tenn. are the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Woolrich, ST.
Mrs. John Coady entertained a
number of ladies with a card party
at her home Thursday evening.
William Lang returned Friday
from a business trip to Milwaukee.
Prof w. r. Rood, formerly of this
city is i'll at the Sanatarium in Battle
Greek, Mich. Many friends here
hope for a speedy recovery.
Supt. A. A. Vieth attended the
Teachers Convention in milwaukee
last week.
Mrs. Alex Reid returned to her
home in Milwaukee Thursday, after
a visit at the home of Mn. and Mrs.
Alvin Tyrer.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Zweifel Of
Linden visited his father, Melchoir
Hweifel here Friday evening.
Thou shalt not follow multitude
to do evil"
Hamilton HutchisOn returned to
milwaukee, the fore part of last week
after a visit with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. E. Y. Hutchinson.
Mr.. anG Mrs. Henry Ivey left Fri
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-11
HEALTH DRIVES
PROVE SUCCESS
Red Cross CenterS Are Teachina
Public How to Keep in
Condition.

Realizing the Importance of CONF
batting and preventing diseases this
winter, the American Red Cross
Health centers are centering their eff
forts on health campaigns in the vari-
Gus states of the central division.
The health center is of even great
er service to the well than the sick,
prevents diseases and. conducts it's
health campaigns to meet local needs.
A Red Cross health center may be
only room with volunteer or paid
lay worker in charge, yet it can be a
most important factor in the preven-
ton of diseases and the promotion of
health in the community. The health
center work has advanced so rapidly
during the last year it now is part
of the civic welfare organizat ton in
the majority of towns.
For the coming health campaigns in
the states, particular attention is be-
ing paid to the small community and
to the outlying districts. The influ-
ence of the chapters headquarters is
being considerably increased or ex-
tended throughout the county by the
establishment of small branch health
centers in the more remote sections.
Volunteers Aid Work |
In most cases these branch centerS
are being placed entirely under vols
unteer management and the exhibits,
demonstrations, lectures and the like
Of the main health service are being
repeated at each of the branches.
In reports from many chapters it is
found that the health center director
is resourceful to the extent that shet
does not wait until people call indi-
vidually at the health center for in-
formation. She will stimulate con-
slant demand for health information
and provoke inquiry. In this way she
reaches many who otherwise would
be neglected. In still other counties
where trained workers are not avail
able at this time, some women have
stepped in and organized the work and
carried it on until they have received
assistance.
The Red Cross health center is gov.
erned by business principles, applies
business methods, and, in it's more
simple form, can be established and
conducted by lay people.
Uses Business Methods.
1t proceeds upon the demonstrated
fact that health is commodity that
can be bought and sold like brOOms,
and soap. Therefore, it establishes
itself in a stOrerOom in the principal
business section of the community. 1t
displays it's goods in the form OF at
tractive health exhibits in it's show
windows. 1t advertises constantly
and extensively. And it uses every
business and social device to attract
customers.
The Red Cross health center is OF
service to the sick in that it obtains
reliable and complete information
about existing clinics, hospitals, sana-
toria and other institutions for the
sick and the defective; about avail
able nurses, both trained and prac-
teal; about when to consult a phySi-
clan and why to shun the quack and
his nOstrumS.
The central division has thirty-three
health centers in operation. Many OF
them also conduct medical clinics, but
the one chief, outstanding feature Of
the American Red Cross health CEN
ter is it's health education service
which teaches we'll people to keep
well. ,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-11
Making Iron Rustproof.

According to Professor Barff if iron
Is subjected to the action of superheat-
ed steam at a temperature of $50 de-
,grees Centigrade for from six to seven
hours it becomes covered with a coat
ing which is proof against rusting or
the action Of file. a great advantage
of the system is that, if part is
left untreated and begins to rust the
rusting does not spread sideways to
the treated portions.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-11
Successful Author.

Mrs. Frances HodgsOn Burnett was
earning small wage as a school
teacher in Tennessee when she began
to write. 1t is said that the stamps
with which her first story was sent
to the magazines were earned by pick
ing blackberries. Years later, when
the author of Little Lord Fauntle-
roy" was at the zenith of her pOpularf-
ty as author and playwright, her an
nual income was estimated to be from
$50 600 to S75 600
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-11
Box Social

There will be box social and pro-
gram at Burr Oak School two miles
west Of Mineral Point, Nov. 10. Pro-
gram begins at eight o'clock. Every
body welcome.
CECILIA WEISKIRCHER, Teacher.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-11
Increase Raspberries.

Black .aspberries are easily in
creased by tip layers. That is cover
ing the top of each with soil causing
it to send out roots qutcA!y. These
may be '.heeled in" and planted next
spring.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-11

Robert and Parmley Harris were
recent visitors with relatives in Mad
ison.
Joseph GRADER transacted business
in Chicago last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Pink of Dodge
vile were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Anthony Fecht Friday.
Mrs. Joseph Aide and children re-
turned last week from visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Bray in Dodgeville.
William Pittz was in Chicago last
week on business.
Mrs. Walter Rule of Linden spent
the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Phil
ip Ivey.
Mrs. John Manley spent several
days last week with relatives in Lin
den.
Mrs. William Ferrill and Mrs. Sam
Terrill were recent guests of Mrs.
John Kirst in Dodgeville.
DR.. and Mrs j. P. Parmley of Mad
ison spent several days last week
with their daughter Mrs. James Har-
ris, Jr
Mrs. Clara Williams left Thursday
to visit in Edgerton.
Mrs. Floyd erase entertained fiji
teen friends with a card party and
refreshments at her home Thursday
Eevening in honor Of the thirty-fourth
wedding anniversary of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. G.. Griffiths of Dodge
vile and the birthday anniversary of
her husband. The event was much
enjoyed.
Mrs. James Keyes returned Mon
day from visit with her daughter
Mrs. James Fox in GAINESVILLE.
Frank Bick and two sons ana
Messrs. Crowley, Knipp and Greedy
of GAINESVILLE were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Gus Torgeson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Quick Sunday.
Mrs. John Chamley spent several
days last week in Beloit visiting rel
atives.
Miss Maud Harris and sister Mrs.
Orrin Griffiths and daughter spent
Thursday and Friday with relatives
in Dodgeville and attended the Plea
SAINT Valley Aid at the home of Mrs.
John Griffiths.
J. J. Fielder transacted business
in Hollandale Friday.
Mrs. Samuel Jenkins daughter and
son returned to Clarendon, Texas
Wednesday, after visit at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Horn and
Mrs. George Grange.
Mrs. James Fox and children re-
turned to GAINESVILLE Wednesday, af-
ter visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Keyes.
Mrs. Robert Smith and Mrs. Caro-
line Smith returned Friday from
Campbells Ridge, where they spent
Mrs. Lee Conrad Of Chicago is
here visiting her sister Mrs. William
Hammill and her brother T. J. Ben
nett.
MI. and Mrs. Peter L. Roger spent
several days last week with their son
Paul Roger north Of Dodgeville, who
fell from hay loft last week and
broke his ankle.
Mrs Charles Neumann came from
Middleton Friday to spend a few
days with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. H. Jacka.
Mr. and Mrs. S. G.. Grifiths re-
turned to Dodgeville Saturday, after
a visit with their daughter Mrs Floyd
erase.
Mrs. r. T. Jackson and Miss Anna
Curry went to Milwaukee Monday
FOR a several days visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Smith Of Will
low Springs left Friday for Chicago,
where Mrs. Smith entered the Mercy
Hospital for medical treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. John Chamley are
spending a few days in Milwaukee.
Miss Sarah Winn has returned
from visit in Platteville.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-11
FIFTY LEADING
BADGER FARMERS

William r. Renk, Sheep Breeder and
Progressive Farmer Leader.
When the history is written of the
development of teamwork in the bus
mess of farming Of the Midwest, a
full-sized chapter will have to take up
the progressive growth of the wool
pools. While dealers and irresponsible
jObbers handled the wool of Wisconsin
and other states, prices were not suf-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-09-05
Police Probe Death
OF Chief Engineer
Who Took Cyanide

Newark, N. J., Sept. 4.-Suicide,
murder. or accident? Police, aided
by chemical experts, are trying to
discover which of these three ex-
plain the death of Franklin B. Viii
liams, chief engineer of Whitehead
& Hoag Co.. who was found dead of
cyanide poisoning in his home Tues
day night ..N
Cyanide kills instantly, yet no.
where near the body nor IN the en-
tire Williams housenoId could a
cyanide container be found. The
cyanide leaves uhrhistakable trace on
the bottle that Holds it.. Chemists
testified that the cyanide found in
the dead mans body was not i'll tab
let form. but in Solution.
Physicians assert that the suicide
theory is untenable. Had Williams
taken tie poison himself he would
not have Had the strength to leave
the bed and hide the bottle. In
westigation into the personal history
of the dead man discloses that he
was happy. He had recently mar
<ricd the. woman he had loved as a
Young man and was prepared to re-
tire from business to a farm near
here,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-09-05
STATE FAIR TO
OPEN Gates TO.
PUBLIC TODAY
Attendance Record Will Be
Broken, Secretary Predicts
Exhibits Now
In Place.

Lincoln. Sept 4-(Spscial 1.-The
doors of the 1920 Nebraska State
fair will swing open tomorrow for
what Secretary E. R. Danielson
claims will be. the states most. sue
cessful exposition.
With promise OF fair weather in
every section of Nebraska for the
coming week, Secretary Danielson
said that attendance records would
be broken. The 1919 fair attend
ance. which set new record, was
100000. Mr.. Danlelson is hopeful
that it will reach 100000 this year. A
large proportion Of the fair visitors
are coming by automobile this year.
the secretary said, although num-
Der of special trains are being run.
The work of placing exhibits and
completing final arrangements at
the grounds occupied attention to-
day and it is believed that practically
all of the exhibits will be in place by
Sunday. The agricultural display
is especially noteworthy this year,
owing to the splendid crop condi-
tions, which prevailed in all sections
OF the state. Y
Practically every foot of space has
been reserved in the exposition build
ings. The machinery displays, auto
mobiles and live stock exhibits are
larger than ever before. The domes-
tic department is very complete.
The only program Sunday is two
concerts by the Innes band, but au-
tomobile racing will be on the boards
Monday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-09-05
RESIGNATION OF
DESCHANEL NOW
EXPECTED SOON
It Is Expected Premier Miller
and Will Me Elected PreSi-
dent of France But
May Not Accept.

Paris, Sept. 4.--The resignation
Of President Desehanel of France
will be officially announced soon, is
the information in the highest diplo-
matte quarters. 49,.
1t is confidently expected that
Premier Millerand will be elected
to the Office, although il is stated in
government quarters that the
premier will not accept the office
unless the CONSTITUTION is re-
vised giving the president the same
powers as those of the president of
the United States. f.
Observers. comment on the unusual
fact that the famous law firm of
Poincare & Millerand is apparently
monopoliziug the principal office Of
the republic. Despite the optimistic
reports that have been made. it Is
understood that Madame Desclanel
rs extremely concerned over her
husbands poor health and urged
him repeatedly to give UP his office.
She finally succeeded in obtaining
a letter Of resignation from him and
for the time being is kept secret
owing to the fear of bringing on a
political crisis at an inopportunc mo-
ment.