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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-02-19
u. S. TREASURY STATUS
IS O. K, SAYS HOUSTON
New Secretary Is Optimistic Over the
Future and Reports Finances
livery Bright"

Washington, Feb. 13.-Announcing
that the last remaining floating in
debtedness of the government would
be redeemed Monday, Secretary Hous-
ton said the position of the treasury
was very bright" and that govern
ment officials saw nothing in the pres
ent financial situation which they
would regard as extremely grave.
Only about $60,OO0,OOO Of short-term
certificates requiring to be refunded
at maturity remain to be redeemed.
Outstanding tax certificates, issued In
anticipation of income and profits tax
installment dates for the purpose of
relieving the quarterly strain on the
banks, amount to $2,935 ,949, 800, but in
no instance exceed the estimated
amount of taxes, and accordingly no
funds will have to be provided to meet
them.
Secretary Houston did not minim-
iZe the 'pains and difficulties" still to
be encountered in the process of re-
construction, but declined to enforce
the peSsimistic views of some public
men who have forecast a crash in the
international financial fabric.
people lose sight of the many ways
in which we have been assisting Eu-
rope since the armistice," Mr.. Houston
said. "In addition to government loans
we have furnished them 10000 600
worth of surplus army supplies $780,
100000 for food relief, probably $780,
100000 in private loans to foreign
bankers, and a considerable amount Of
accrued interest on the government
loans. so that the total probably would
reach $4,OOO,OOO,OOO. In addition, Eu-
rope has been selling securities here"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-02-19
RIOT OF WASTE IN AIRCRAFT
House subcommittee Report on War
Efforts Bitter Arrangement
of Department.

Washington, Feb. ia scorching
report was made to the full house by
the subcommittee which has been in
vestigating aircraft production and ex-
penditures Of the war department.
Summarized, the committee findings
embrace counts of ''woeful extrava-
gance; total incompetency; utter fail
ure, and a wild riot of waste"
The report severely criticizes Secre-
tary Baker, Colonel Disque and Direc-
tor Ryan, and contains a strong rec
ommendation for a separate air sery-
ice hereafter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-02-19
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
A. n. Schoenfeld, Pastor.
SUNDAY SERVICES,

SUNDAY SERVICES.
The church with glad welcome fol
everybody.
Services for Sunday, Feb. %, 1920.
9:45 a. m. Bible School Glasses fol
young and old; there is class and {
welcome for you.-CoME.
10:45 a. M. Morning Worship. Ser
subject, Giving Christ the Pre- emf
nence in the Affairs of Life.
7:30 p. m. Evening Devotions. Ser.
mon Subject, Little Ships on Big Sea
$3.50 p. m. (Tuesday) The Junior
Society meeting in the chapel.
7:3Op. M. "Wednesday Christian En-
deavor.
7:9O p. m. Thursday Prayer, praise
and bible study.
1t is with gratitude that we again are
permitted to resume the activities o.
church work and it is hoped that the
mem bership and friends will be found
much in prayer and self denial as WE
enter the weeks before Easter.
Weekly Thought: The church is MOI
a Club House for the running of socia
machinery, but Power House thai
gives men and women strength to stay
on the Right Track.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-02-19
MINERAL POINT OF TODAY
Notes by The Democrats News
Gatherer.

Notes by The Democrats News
Gatherer.
Miss Elizabeth Davis returned to her
school duties in Argyle Saturday, after
spending a vacation with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs W. J. Davis
Miss Barbara Jeuck came from Mil
yankee Monday to visit her brothers
and sisters the John Jeuck family.
Miss Maud Reyes went to Darlington
Saturday, where she assisted the Oar
lington orchestra in playing for Leap
Year party in the Masonic Temple.
Peter E. May and daughter Miss
Genevieve left Saturday to visit in Mil
waukee and Racine.
Richard Coady of Chicago has been
spending few days here with his
mother, Mrs Johanna Coady, and rela-
tives.
Frank Ivey is recovering from his
recent illness.
Mr. and Mrs John Callow returned
Sunday from several months visit in
Burns, Kansas, Eureka Springs, Ark.
and Winsor. Missouri.
Miss Cynthia Albertson of Darlington
visited at the E. Y. Hutchinson home
Sunday.
John erase and son of Jonesdale and
Mrs Robert Lamb and son of Dodge
vile attended the funeral of Mrs Henry
Dresen here Monday.
Miss Bernice Fitzsimons arrived here
Monday from Avoca to attend school.
Miss Genevieve Hutchinson of the u E.
of W. spent the week end at the home
of her father, James w. Hutchinson.
The w. C. 7. U. will hold Francis
Willard memorial meeting at the home
of Mrs Mary James on Thursday after
noon, Feb. %, at $3.50 o'clock.
Mrs Reuben Ellsworth, .Ir. visited at
the A. A. Eastman home in South
Wayne from Thursday until Saturday
Mr. and Mrs Henry Bechtel and son
returned to their home in Kansas City
last week, after visit at the home Of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs Frank Ivey.
Reuben Ellsworth. Jr. spent the week
end with his parents in Beloit.
Clifford Whitford spent the past week
at the Howard Nicholas farm in VALID
wick.
George G. Cox returned Friday from
a visit in GAINESVILLE, and is visiting his
daughter Mrs Thomas Cant in VALID
wick.
William Hartley of Ottowa, Mimi.
Thomas Hartley of Waukon, Iowa, Mr.
and Mrs Edward Adler, Mrs George
Quest of Freeport, Mr. and Mrs George
Consalus, Mrs Jack Meredith and Geo.
Footit of Nora, Ill. attended the funeral
of Mrs Jane Hartley here Tuesday.
Charles Baker of Foley, Mimi, is Wis
iting here and at the homes of John and
Henry Skinner in Waldwick.
Edgar Prisk, son of Mr. and Mrs Will
liam Prisk, who broke both bones in
his left arm while at play recently, is
getting on nicely.
Mr. and Mrs G.. Varlin leave for
Rockford Thursday to be present at the
wedding of their niece Miss Gratia
Heath, which takes place there Saturday
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-02-19
To Clean Marble.

Kerosene will clean marble. If there
are obstinate stains apply mixture
of equal parts of common soda, pumice
stone and fine salt. 1t should be q
creamy consistency. Wash off with
salt and water.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-02-19
Will Meet at Wausau.

Watertown. Feb. II. - Secretary
Charles Harte of the Association Of
Wisconsin Fairs is planning an ex-
tensive program for the association to
put on at the meeting in Wausau
March 2-3. Mr. Harte is also secretary
of the Dodge-Jefferson county fair and
has been active in the state associa-
ton since its organization.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-02-19
BLESSINGS OF Live.

He that loses his conscience has
nothing left that is woeth keeping.
And in the next place sock to your
health; and if you have it praise God
and value it next to goud conscience;
for health is the seconG blessing that
we mortals are capable ola bless
ing money can not buy.-Isaak Walton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-02-19
BRIG. GEN. DAWSON is DEAD
Former Commander at Port o. En-
barkation, Hoboken, NJ. j., Dies at
Governors Island.

New York. Feb. 14.-Brig. Gen. Pc
ter w. Davidson, former commander
If a department at the port of de-
oarkation, Hoboken, N. j., died at Gov
arnor's island He was graduated
from West Point IN 1892 and .erved in
the Philippines Cuba and China
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-02-19
Mexican Bandits Hold American.

Washington, Feb. 17.-WilsOn Welsh
Adams, an American, has been cap
tured by bandits in Zacatecas, Mex,
and is being held for $4,000 pesos ran
som the state department was ad-
viSeu
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-19
ASkON MARKETS

Butter. creamery. per 10. so So
Eggs. per doz. ........... 40
Chickens. over 1 lbs. per 10. %
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-19
WILFUL DESERTERS ARE FEW
Only I Per Cent OF Entire Draft
Listed-Number is 1891.

Washington The war department
disclosed that oaly 1891 of the "a
600, eco American citizens who regis
tered under the selectiye draft for mill.
tary service in the world war could be
classified as wlfull deserters. This Is
less than ! per cent
This announcement was made to-
gether with the publication of "A plan
To publish the names of these 1921
men with view to their apprehension
To apprehend them the war depart
ment asks the cooperation OF various
state and local officials, patriotic so
cieties and other agencies, including
the department of justice Copies Of
lists. when the department is ready to
make them public, will be furnished to
pastmasters, police stations and other
agencies throughout the country
The net total OF 1891 draft
evaders disclosed by the department
has resulted from processes OF elimi
nation in an original list which mum
hered 4S9 COO
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-19
U. S. WARSHFP TO BALTIC
Vessels To Proceed To Russian Waters
To Aid American Refugees,

Washington The armored cruiser
Pittsburgh and a destroyer have been
ordered To the Baltic sea to protect
American interests there The vessels
are now at Cherbolrg, France. and il
was announced at the Navy depart
ment that they would proceed lmme
diately for Russian waters
The Navy department took this step
in the belief that American refugees
will be fleeing to the Baltic ports as
the result OF the Uolshevik offensive
against Poland. II was announced
The American naval forces In the
Black Sea. Mediterranean and Adriatic
waters, where conditions also are un.
settled, soon will be reinforced by the
battleship ST Louis and six destroyers
for that district to protect many Amer
lean relief workers scattered through
out that area
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-19
U.S.SH|PS PLY
GERMAN LANES
Yankee Corporation Completes
Arrangements For Its Trade
All Over World.
20 YEAR AGREEMENT
No German Money involved In Amer
lean End OF Business Of American
Ship and Commerce Corp.

Washington Operation of American
ships on former German trade routes
to all parts Of the world has the sane
tion and support OF the Shipping Board,
Chairman Benson has announced In
making public cooperative working
agreements reached between the
American Ship and Commerce Cor
poration OF New York and the Ham
burg American line Of Germany.
There is no Germany money in the
American end OF the business" said
Mr.. Benson, nor is there any agree
ment, expressed or implied, for Ger.
man investment in any of the Amer
lean companies" he added
The agreement is for 20 years and
consists, the chairman said, OF gen.
eral agreement covering the principles
to be followed by the two concerns.
Pier facilities. ports and office or
CARNATIONS of both companies are
placed at the disposal Of the service.
The American Ship and Commerce
corporation Is to act as agent for the
Hamburg. American line in United
States ports and the German company
as agent for the American company in
Germany. but each company may es-
tabish offices in the country OF the
other to supervise the activities there
Each company is to appoint its own
agents outside of Germany and the
United States
In the event of war between the
United States and Germany provision
Is made for termination Of the agree.
ment and also TO cover the contingent
cy of war between either the United
States and other powers than GERMANY
or Germany and other powers than the
United States. Settlement OF disputes
between the two companies by arbitra
ton is provided for as is revision OF
the contract in the event the laws OF
either country should require.
Passenger service between the Uni
ted States and Germany is to be es
tablished within one year
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-19
Askov

The Produce Assn has engaged
J. K. Larsen as manager Of their
potato warehouse for the coming
season.
Miss Alma Petersen came home
Monday from Kimballton, Iowa,
where she has been teaching,
summer school.
Johannes Johansen and family
and his father Jens B. JOhansen
came here Tuesday via auto from
Tyler for a visit with relatives.
Mrs. b. Ball returned to her
home at Crystal Lake today after
weeks visit at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Jensen.
Carl and Soren Sorensen of
kimbalton and Sheron, Iowa,
came here Saturday via auto for
a visit at the home Of their bro
Their. Prin. John Sorensen.
Mr. and Mrs. Henrik Henriksen
autoed down to Crystal Lake last
week for a visit at the home of
the latters sister, Mrs. B. Ball
Mrs. Ball returned with them to
Askov.
The following Askov families
and visitors spent Sunday in
Duluth: Niels Hede, Martin Sor-
ensen, J. p. Sorensen (Milltown)
Carl Miller, John II. Sorensen. J.
p. Sorensen. c. L. Wosgaard and
Martin johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Jensen and
Mr. and Mrs. A. c. Jorgensen and
son. Jorgen, left this morning in
the latter's car for a visit with
relatives in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
and other points.
Alexander Poulsen. Thorvald
Clausen. Marius and Albert Juhl.
Niels Mortensen, Owe Hermansen
and Alfred Jacobsen returned
Sunday evening from few days
camping trip at Sturgeon Lake
Laurits Dlnesen came up here
from Minneapolis Saturday for a
couple days visit at the A. Jen-
sen home. He returned home
Monday accompanied by his wife
who came here a week previous
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-19
FIRE, DANGER

On account of the very dry
weather and dry condition Of eve
rything, every citizen is urged
TO use all precautions in setting
fires. to stump piles, brush and
especially swamp lands. Let us
all endeavor to keep fire danger
down to the very lowest mini.
mum.
Fred DegcrStrom.
Partridge Township Fire Warden
53W50-lt.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-19
MANY DROWNED IN FLOODS
hundreds Lose lives In Japan: Crops
and Property Also DESTROYED

Toxic Four hundred persons were
drowned in the recent floods in Sagha-
EN- island. il has been announced
4 Toxic dispatch recently said that
foods in Saghalen island had de-
rroyed crops. demolished 200 houses
md caused the death OF 81 persons
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-19
Home Rule Bill To Be Revised.

London-lmportant reyisiors OF the
coercive clauses Of the Irish home rule
bill are expected to be announced soon
~ Bonar Law. leader OF the commons,
N a statement to the house OF com
mons. High British officials in Ireland
were understood to have advised the
government that the present restora-
ton Of order act cannot be carried
out: that the Sim Fein realize the
hopelessness Of their warfare and tha,
all parties except a few extrememists
are ready TO accept compromise
peace offer from Britain.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-08-19
China's Alphahet

An alphabet of thirty-nine letters. in.
stead of thousands of characters, has
been invented tor the Chinese Ian.
guage
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-21
CANTERBURY GREEN

Rev. Robert Humphrey is absent on his vacation, visiting in Middleboro and other towns in Massachusetts. The pulpit was supplied last Sunday by MT. Crofts of Hanover. It is expected that Rev. J. " Payne of Jewett City will preac hnext Sunday morning.
 MT. and Mrs Hale Bennett are enter taining cousins, MT. and Mrs. Smith, and their daughetr from Nebraska.
 The Ladies' Aid society met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Dorothy Bennett. The previous meeting was at Mrs. Will sons, where a quilt was tied. The an- nual lawn party is booked for August.
 MT and Mrs. W. I. Leonard of East Orange, N. J., have been visiting MT and Mrs. Hawes. -
 A farewell party was given at Grange hall last week Thursday evening in hon or of Mir. and Mrs. Howard Hoxie who expect to go to their new home in West brook about Sept. 1. A handsome music cabinet was presented MT. and Mrs Hoysie by the townspeopIe. Sandwiches and cake were served.
 MT. and Mrs. C. D. Hanover and fam fly of Groton and Miss Maud Graves were recent guests of Mrs. Susan Hatch MT. Chapman of Norwich is spending 9 few days with his daughter, Mrs. Fred Stafford. INT. Safford's sister, Mrs Her bert Graves, also visited there last week
 The community picnic under the au. spices of the Sund4 school, which was tc have, been at Babcock's grove Saturday last, was held at Grange hall on account of the rainy weather. large number assembled to enjoy the day. Sandwiches cake, lemonade and ice cream helped
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-21
HOT wEArHER nIsHEs,

Dear Corner Friends Please let me suggest some useful and tasty dishes suit able for hot weather, when most families show very capricious appetites and mani fest distaste for ordinary food: Creamed Ham and Peached Eggs Make a smooth white sauce with two . rounding tablespoons of butter, one of cornstarch and a pint of milk. Season with pepper only and add cup of finely chopped cooked ham; spread the mixture lover rounds of toast, lay a carefully .poached egg over each, season lightly and serve immediately in hot dish, garnish- T ed with curly parsley
 4 Eggplant Salad-Boil the eggplant un- til cooked, peel and cut into small pieces add the juice of a lemon3 one tablespoon soil. Mix well and Serve. -a1
 Cheese Straws-One cup of flour, one cup of grated cheese, half teaspoon of salt a pinch of cayenne pepper, butter the size of an egg, one egg and enough cold water to make paste. Cut in strips seven inches long and half an inch wide. Bake a golden brown.
 Mock Oyster stew-Prepare one cup salt fish by washing, shredding and sim
 mering until soft When ready to serve put in a shallow dish with one pint of oyster crackers or three butter crackers f-split and browned; pour over it one pint hot milk Add a tablespoon butter sub stitute and half a spoon of pepper, and serve.
 JelIied Salmon SaIad-Take a pint of | canned salmon. drain and remove the skin
 and bones. Mince fine, add a tablespoon of lemon juice, dash of red pepper, a
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-21
POPULAR PIAZZA WORK.

Sisters of the Social Corner: These hot days, when the housekeeper has a few moments to rest on the shady piazza-I hope every Corner sister gets such a chance-it is a good time to keep the fin gers busy on some of the pretty things which will be appreciated during the long winter days.
 One writer has told of the usefulness of table runners in saving laundry bills, as we'll as work for the woman who must launder her own table linen An other popular form of work is maI ! 2 covers for the couch or bed-on the lIne of the old-fashioned bedspread, yet with modern touches. Bed sets for ones spare room-or the room, which has to do duty as guest room oecasionalIy-can be evolved from d variety of materials to correspond with the furniture and fit- tings. The big, simple patterns stamped to4 be worked are not trying on eyes or attention. and it is surprising how much one can accomplish by having some such ''catch-up work" There are designs which one can stencil oneself, but that means standing to do the work, which adds to the fatigue during hot weather
 NEWCOMER TO NORWICH
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-21

k
 will be gladly we.ce;rcd as ssiaes 5d,is sol much to .tfa pleasure of the..f feeli very grateful 10 the friends E - .,ledsI the picnic and was very sorrs tE the cars were rot rupning, so that aIt who wanted to come might have been here with us for We certainly did have 6 good time. Hope thas We may alisbs spared to meet again another gear. AS the years go py. the. .says grow br.@@sssses and more and morn we enjoy the society four kind rierds az We mediate upon the goodness of oar Heavenly Father in giving. us so many k;nc and iovfrg friends and bless-' ing us With a7preclatiive hearts to enjoy Ghe;r society. for it s very true if we want to save friends We must be friendly aurselsGs and not live for ourselves alone. read a sea;irent the other day i:i wh;ck was much interested and which I be- llcve to be very true. The idea was tha; if you See q, Trari4c or woman who is ha5alaliy chee-f,'f and happy with IL helpful and clie.-s> word for those whom they meet and ready to extend a helpful hand 10 all who need it. you may rest assured tha; they love God and are trying p feltow' Ills teachings for the devil does not sIve smiling kindly faces to those who arc His followers through life.
 Let us of the Social Corner So Iiye that We may be a blessing to those around ,is and eyer be ready to try and make some one happfc. each day of cur lives. :; With kind regards for all Social Cor nAr nlomb@-n .s:
 AUNT MARY. '
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-21
AUNT MARY,s HAPPY PICNIC.

Dear Social Corner eFriends:I I want to thank all of the kind friends who so kindly remember ed my birthday by send ing tokens of theirSiove insfbeautifui cards with kind messages. I sincerely thank each of you for helping me to- have the happiest birthday ever. I feel very grate- full to my Heavenly Father for giving me so many kind friends and blessing me in so nany-Bays. I gfeat1y appreciate the effort that the sisters made to attend my picnic on the 29th. I did have a delight ful time seeing so man kind friends despite the absence of the trolley cars. I was so glad and thankful that Gramna H was able to come and enjoy the pleas ures of the day. Her presence always adds much to the enjoyment of the. gath ering. I was very happily surprised in seeing our dear Sister Price in our midst I had not dared to look for her as she had been so very lame for some time She is always sure of a hearty welcome whenever she goes as she al- ways carries so much love and joy with her wherever she goes. We would have been glad to have welcomed her, ,husband with her, but suppose that eommander Price is a busy man, but whenever he can spare the time to meet with the So- cial Corner in their social gatherings he D r-
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-21
sHoRroAKE OK GR1opLE.

Dear eScial Conerites: First of all, 1 thank the editor for yellow slip which l was much surprised to receive. I am not going to write about dyeing tor dying) this time, but about eating. I wonder how many of the sisters have ever baked shortcake on a griddle for frying pan) ? have been a housekeeper a number of years and never tried the trick until this summer. and am much pleased with the result l will give my recipe for short cake (for two personsl One cup pastry flour with one teaspoon of baking pow der sifted in it. pinch of salt, one egg beaten in, enough milk to make thick batter; have the griddle or frying pan We'll creased and smoking hot, turn the batter on griddle and smooth with a spoon. use an oil stove and can bake the shorteake on griddle in 20 minutes but with gas it is done in less time One night last week, I got our supper ready for two) in 25 minutes; made short cake, tea, fried bacon and potatoes. am thankful that there are only tH< af us to work for this hot weather.
 Sometimes after We have beef stew ] take the beef that is left and with ar equal amount of fresh pork run througr food chopper. add one egg, beaten, also a bit of cheese if have it, add salt an6 pepper to taste, put in greased pan an6 bake. Sometimes I add bread or cracker crumbs and moisten with. milk. We like a rich stew and if I use two pounds o1 beef there is meat left over and 1ht meat loaf is a good way to use it, makes 9 good supper dish or sa:idwich filing.
 Ma of Green Gables: ! ou will find m, out yet. Your name and mine begin w.tl the same leetters. Can yGE guess!
 J. E T.: l wouId lIk. |, see a lettei fren you, as We aIe oil fgionis Do 10, member Jacks We ars O-naE.lire?
 know both sisLe-s an 3ou do, too. l am always 2iae D hcae from th new members 'of the Social Corner but wish the old members would send Iette more often, though I presume there ar quite . number who have passed out. l have often wished there was a list o "Emes of the sisters who. have "gono pen names and their real names also. I theer anyone Il :. oScfal Coine. wh oas Atpt sueh .
 MRS sUzE