davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-02
BY w. KIRSCH,
consin Division of Markets.

Wisconsin Division of Markets.
Cooperation aims at improving the
business methods of farming. 1t
comes into existence when farmers
feel that the profits they realize are
too small or when they feel that the
prices they have to pay for machinery,
fertilizers and other supplies are too
high to enable them to keep the cost
of production within reasonable linn
its. BY cooperating they are in a
position to buy and sell to better adj
vantage because as members of coop
eSative societies they can bargain more
nearly as equals with other business
organizations.
The need for better business meth
DDS began to be felt in the United
States shortly after the Civil war. An
association was formed, the National
Grange, otherwise called Patrons of
Husbandry. In the beginning of its
existence the purpose of this associa-
ton was to improve the social condi-
tons of the farmer. But soon after
its foundation it turned its attention
to the Improvement Of the business
methods of farming.
Changers Were in Lead
The Grange was established in Wis
consn about 1870 and this was the
first serious effort at cooperation
among Wisconsin farmers. The local
associations known as Oranges banded
together for the support of a state
purchasing agent, who assembled or
ders from the respective associations
and apportioned them among various
manufacturers willing to sell directly
at wholesale, purchasing in carload
lots wherever possible. The Grange
also planned factories to make har-
vesters, plOWs, wagons, seWing-ma-
chimes and all sorts of farm nipple
ments. The period Of greatest activ-
ity of the Grange was between 1875
and 1880.
In 1875 the Grange had over 500
local organizations in Wisconsin with
a membership of 17,O00-in 1915 there
were only So subordinate Oranges in
this state with total membership of
about 1900 At the present time the
activities of the Grange are mostly
social and educational, but 1t can be
listed among cooperative institutions
because the aim of it's educational ac-
tivities is the development of coop
Grafton, and at least two Oranges own
stores and a few more do buying and
selling in a limited way.
Equity Movement Thrives.
After the decline of the Grange
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-02
ALL ABOUT WISCONSIN
Answers to Live Questions.

Q. What increase in railroad track
age has taken place in Wisconsin dur
ing the last ten years?
A. From 1910 to 1920, 552 miles of
railroads have been built in the state
This amount represents an increase of
TT per cent.
Q. What breeds Of cattle were ia
vorites in Wisconsin just prior to the
Civil war?
A. ShOrthOrnS undoubtedly FREEDOM
mated among the cattle that were of
definite breeds and they were cOnsid-
cred to be milk cows Durhams were
well represented; DevOns were being
used some, mainly as work oxen, and
Herefords were an experiment at the
time.
@. When was the first purebred
ShOrthorn brought to Wisconsin, and
when did the strictly dairy breeds be-
gin to rise in popularity in the slater
A. NJ L. Martin of Green Bay prob
ably brought the first purebred Short
horn into the state in 1889. After the
Civil war the Ayrshires appeared, and
some Jersey breeders raised Jerseys,
but Guernseys probably did not re-
ceive much support in the state until
about 1890
@. Who promoted the first Wiscon-
sin State fair?
A. The Wisconsin Agricultural and
Live Stock society, organized in 1916
and reOrganiZed in 1851, held the first
fair at GAINESVILLE October j and 2,
1851. The president of the organiza-
ton at this time was Erastus Drury
of Fond du Lac, and Albert Ingham
and Royal Buck of Dane county were
secretaries. Some 1900 people were
present, and the fair was considered
a splendid success.
Q. How numerous were work oxen
in Wisconsin a half century and
more ago?
A. In 1850 work oxen were said
to number 42,801 in the state In
1860 they numbered 1862, in 1870
52,615, and thereafter they rapidly de-
clined in number.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-02
FARMERS OF THE BADGER STATE
LEAD IN COOPERATIVE MOVEMENT

movement the work of cooperative
organizations among Wisconsin farm
ers was taken up by the American So
ciety of Equity. This society had it's
inception in southern Illinois in the
late nineties. Active organization
work began in Wisconsin in 1903. The
Wisconsin State Union was formed in
January, 1906, and it's state paper, the
Wisconsin Equity News, was estab-
lished in May, 1908. There are about
$4,000 farmers of record in the or
ganiZatiOn in this state. They are
banded together in approximately 900
local unions
The purposes of the American So
ciety of Equity are best expressed in
the Sir Horace Plunkett formula, Bet
ter Farming, Better Business, Better
Living" The society operates on the
theory that "better farming" and bet
ter living" must await better bust
ness methods which will yield aver
age farmers sufficient income to en-
able them to do better farming and to
enjoy better living.
Lessen Food Wastage.
The theory is being put into prac-
tice by the establishment of many To-
Cal cooperative business activities in
Guiding shipping associations; buying
and selling associations; creameries
and cheese factories; cold storage
plants; warehouses and elevators and
larger activities of more general
character like sales agencies for grain,
cheese, potatoes, hay and fruit.
During the past few years coop
erative activities of all kinds have been
organized At the present time there
are over $500 farmer companies all
of which are more or less cooperative
in principle. Nearly every phase of
cooperative activity has been attempt
ed, some of them with considerable
success. Among the cooperative COM
panies in Wisconsin are cheese fac
tories, telephone companies, creamer-
les, insurance companies, livestock
shipping associations, produce shipping
associations, stores. fruit exchanges,
packing plants and laundrics.
The latest organization to enter the
field of agricultural cooperation is the
Wisconsin Farm Bureau federation.
It's aims are to awaken general in
terest in agriculture and to promote
better business methods in farming
through cooperation in buying and
selling. The Wisconsin Farm Bureau
federation began its work in this state
in April, 1920. 1t has up to this time
organized nine counties with over TO-
600 members.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-02
A MERCILESS JUDGE
One Who Shows No Favor


A merciless judge is Father Time.
Before him the weak and the want
ing go to the wall. Only the truth
can stand. For years the following
statement from a Mineral Point res
ident has withstood this sternest of
all tests.
Mrs. Nelson PEBBLES, Commerce
St., Mineral Point says: when liv-
ing in Illinois I used Doan's Kidney
Pills and found them all right. I was
not very we'll and I suffered from
colds settling in my kidneys and the
muscles of my back. My kidneys
were weak and irregular in action.
I read of Doan's and what they had
done for some people knew I de-
cided to use them and the trouble
went away" Statement given June
II, 1879
On December Is, 1919, Mrs. Pee
bles said: 81 have the same high
regard for Doan's Kidney Pills today
as I had when I gave my former
statement in 1913 praising them.
They cured me of very severe case
of kidney complaint and my cure has
been lasting one.
Price 60 cents at all dealers. Do
not simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
Mrs. PEBBLES had. Foster-Milburn
Co., Mfgrs.. Buffalo, N. Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-02
HOLLANDALE

Miss Josie Mcdonnell of Chicago
spent Thursday at her home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Peterson and
children of Middleton spent last week
with relatives here.
Mrs. Will Martin and children of
Wauzeka visited here last week.
Mrs. Ed. Cassidy and daughter
Of Freeport are visiting here.
Miss Mary Alice Burns of Rock
ford spent over Sunday at her home
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Casey and
daughter of Fayette are visiting at
the Pat Casey home.
Miss Leone Mediation was Dodge
vile caller Saturday.
Mrs. Henry Strand and son spent
Saturday in Jonesdale.
Carlyle Hosking returned Satur-
day from deer hunting trip.
Miss Muriel Bunbury of S. Ridge
way spent Sunday here.
Miss Esther SeversOn is on the
sick list.
Mrs. Roscoe Duesler of Ridgeway
is visiting at the Nels Severson home
Miss Irene Getting of Monroe Wis
tied with Miss Clara Dugan Thursday
O. F. Campbell transacted business
at Blanchardville Friday.
Miss Sarah Mcdonald of Yellow
stone is visiting at the M. c. McDon-
aid home.
Elmer Severson has purchased a
Ford truck from Owen Kelly of
Blanchardville.
P. A. Peterson spent Monday in
Madison.
Mrs. Clifford Larson and son spent
Thursday in Monroe.
Harold Hooking was q Dodgeville
caller Monday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-02
Greater Realization by Young America
of the Value of an Education.


The tremendous registration this September the universe
ties greater realization by young America of the value of edu
cation.
The student training that wartime device of the de-
parment for ensng college, deserves great of the
credit Every the United States had brought
him that the this country thought college
fine thing that it would send him to college for while the
biggest advertisement for the colleges and universities
Coupled with the broadening and stimulating effect young
minds of the movement of vast bodies of different
of this country and into other countries
They realized that if they out for bigger things they
have bigger equipment and this unprecedented rush the college
began 1t of the precious results of the and
picturesque events in the history of human culture.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-02
LEGION MEN AS LIFE-SAvERS
Members of Havana Post Lend Aid in
Protecting Bathers at the Playa
de Mariana.

Bathcrs on the beach at Havana now
are placing reliance for their safety
on members Of The American Legion
who are doing duty as life-saverS AS
the laws Of Cuba do not compel the
public beaches TO supply life guards
Havana post Of the Legion offered the
services Of 20 of It's members, who had
qualified for the American Red Cross
life saving corps, and excellent work
has been done by them at the Playa
de Marianao where they are stationed.
Havana post numbers 112 members
AMI has long been active in the life OF
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-02

tor other herds of the country. FO
over twenty years farmers in all part!
Of the state have heard him give ths
results of his experiences rs progress
sive farmer on the farmers institute
platform, and members of such organ
iZatiOnS as the Wisconsin Live StOcF
Breeders association have found hin
to be worthy of honorable mention
as n leading farmer Of the state.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Freelove Of
Waukesha announce the birth of a
son Nov. Is, 1920.
Robert Stair attended the Older
Boys Conference in Madison last
week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-02
HE is YOUNGEST COMMANDER
Edward J. Whitehead, Twenty Two,
Directs Destinies of Wolf Point
(Mont.) Post.

The honor of being the youngest
commander of a post of The American
Legion is borne off by Edward J.
Whitehead, who directs the destinies
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-02

of Leonard Dethman post, of Wolf
Point, Mont. He is twenty-five years
OF age His fellow Legionnaires are
enthusiastic over the way in which he
took over the post when its activities
were at a low ebb and brought it to
high point of usefulness and eff
6ency.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-02

the city. In the Mardi Gras parade
Legion floats were entered and
aroused much favorable comment The
post is planning to take charge of the
American celebration of Armistice day
in Havana.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-02
THE Kindergarten Should Become Part
of Every Public School System"
By P P. CLAYTON u. S. Commissioner of Education.

The kindergarten is vital factor in American
education, both for its direct work with Young chill
dren in the kindergarten and for its influence on the
care Of children in the home. The boys and girls Of
today are to be the nation tomorrow. Very unwise
to me, is the community that refuses to insure
and guarantee its country for the future, by with
holding from it's children an educational advantage
to which they are clearly entitled and which would
increase their value to the nation and to the world
The kindergarten ought to become a part of the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-02

public school system of city, and village the country and
sufficient number Of classes should be maintained give every child
pleasures and benefits of this training
The children of foreign origin especially should receive this prepara-
ton for American citizenship
The evening world., 1920-06-15
BIG FIGHT IN WEST,
REPUBLICAN PLAN
Main Campaign Headquarters Are
to Be Established at
Chicago. y

CHICAGO, June 15.-Chairman VIII
II. Hays completed his conference with
Western leaders Of the Republican Ma
tional Committee to-day and departed
for his home in Sullivan, Ind. He will
go to Washington to meet Senator
Harding.
Western leaders at the conference
here say the territory west OF the Mis-
sisslpl will be the big battle ground.
Clarence Miller. secretary Of the Ma
tional Committee. advocated the estajo-
lishment Of the main Republican head
quarters In Chicago instead Of New
York. Chairman Hays expressed his
desire. to spend the greater part OF his
time here.
The evening world., 1920-06-15

talns to their jobs the lighters have
done much to relieve the congestion
OF freight on the piers.
There were reports to-day that
some OF the strikers feel bitterly
toward union leaders who are re-
munerated during the strike. some of
them getting $50 week with IS a day
for expenses and $40 each for attend
ing meetings.
The strikers are encouraged by the
from Montreal that the
American Federation OF labor In con-
vention there has pledged support TO
the strike.
The evening world., 1920-06-15
CARRIERS Warned
! FOR REFUSING TO
\ HANDLE FREIGHT
Brooklyn Court Decision
Cited in Support of Com
mittee's Attitude.

Walter Gordon Merritt. head OF the
Law Committee Of the citizens Trans
portation Committee, Is sending letters
Of warning to-day to common carriers
who have refused or may refuse to
handle goods transported by the COM
trucks. Recent Supreme Court
DECISIONS in Brooklyn, where injunc-
tons were obtained against steamship
companies refusing to handle goods to
which labor organizations objected are
cited in support of the committees
attitude.
The Merchants Refrigeratlng Com
pany yesterday refused to receive rice
Shipments because the employees OF
their warehouse threatened to walk out
IN alleged violation OF their contract II
the rice was received. Last night the
Fall River Line refused at first TO re-
ceive three truckloads Of cotton, but
afterward did accept 1t.
Col. Frederick j. Molitor. managing
the trucks Of the Citizens Transporta-
ton committee. said to-day that the
trucks were running smoothly" and
that about fifty Of them were at
work. The convoy system is no
longer being used because 1t Is now
regarded as unnecessary. He said one
of the main difficulties was to obtain
warehouse facilities and added that
the committee win If necessary estab-
fish its own warehouse. either by re-
modelling a building or possibly by
the use OF big tent. He said the
committee has obtained a central
garage big enough for 200 or more
trucks.
-. Since the return Of the lighter cap
The evening world., 1920-06-15
LOWer- Than Regular
Prices on
Summer
UndergGrmentS

Crepe de Chine Envelope
Chemises, beautifully lace
trimmed or smartly tailored
in effect. 2.95
Crepe de Chine Night
Gowns in tailored models or
bedecked with fine Lace.
6.95
Butterfly Draw ers of
Crepe de Chine, to which
are added frills of dainty
Lace. 3.95
Envelope Chemises Of
Satin, superior in quality,
lace-trimmed or unndorned.
4.95 and Cos
Nightgowns of Washable
Satin-exquisite models of
splendid quality. 1925
NainsOOk PetticOdts
Petticoats of fine, soft
Nainsook with panel back
and front. 1.65 and 1.95
Petticoats with trimming
of fine lace-just the sort
for Graduation use. Straight
line or flounced models.
1896, 4.95, sos to 1925
THIRD Floor
The evening world., 1920-06-15
Justice cNe~aso Economy Energy Sva~
James MCCrpery & Co.
9Th Auenue ON WEDNESDAY 18th Street
~ Soy $780,
4 Ia .----A---l--.
VI WAYS

The open season Il approach
ing for the swarthy crew of lace
and embroidery vendors who be-
siege summer resorts up and
down the Atlantic Coast. Women
good shoppers at that--have
been known TO fall before the
willy merchants on cool verandRs,
and have paid RmaElng prices for
indifferent linens. The world
old trick Of giving the semblance
OF a big saving by allowing the
buyer a little hRggllng Is too
much for most Of US. As pre-
ventive, let us repair to the linen
department and have a look at
real market values.
Exquisite mosaic work that
comes from India Is effective In
luncheon sets. The practical set
Is n runner with square place
doilies. A runner and four
squares edged with broken de-
sign in mosaic work Is valued at
S22.5O.
Such a set would he a splendid
selection for a wedding gift. A
truly regal gift, and one that
might be handed down to the
next generation, Is n set from
Italy. Deep filet and cleyerly
set-in square centres with cut
work and fllet motifs are emf
broidered by patient Old World
fingers. One might go far nfleld
before finding n better way to
spend 500.
II would take a wide vernnda TO
display the embroidered linens to
be found in this department. But
here, much time will be saved,
as well as money, for each piece
has a price mark, and the name
on Il assures you Of It's quality.
The evening world., 1920-06-15
regularly IL. so to 1850

UTe8oI OEOFII OtIssE uIIu WuINIIIy HIOusI8
Our entire stock of Low Shoes, ex-
cepting staple styles which do not change
from season to season, will be sold at two
prices-5.95 and S.45.
All are highly fashionable Spring and Sum-
mer models in White Kid, Buckskin and Linen;
Black Satin, Kid, Calf and Patent Leather, Brown
Kid and Calfskin.
There are models with high Louis heels,
others with military heels and still others with
sport heels. Hand-turned and welt soIeS.
Every pair has been taken from regular stock
and bears the McCreery Label which is a symbol
of the highest standard of quality, workmanship
and style. All sizes in the lot but not in every
model.
Because Of the extraordinary nature of this event.
All Sales Must Be Final.
No C. o. D's No AppvOOaL No Exchanges.
The evening world., 1920-06-15
A Sale Of Organdie
Frocks for Misses
1850
made to sell for 24.5O

Everybody likes Organdie Frocks because they
are so summary and dainty and have so much life
and smartneSs But heretofore they have been a
bit higher in price than Frocks of most other
Summer fabrics.
Now the barrier has been removed. We have
marked Organdie Frocks of exceeding charm and
beauty at price within the reach of ALL Four
of many lovely models are illustrated. All are
sprighty styles bedecked with frils or touches of
fine lace.
Many lovely Summer colors, including Navy
Blue in solid shade or relieved by White.
Fourth Foo)
The evening world., 1920-06-15
Discontinued Styles Of
Women 8
WOrSted SCeGterS
25% Off

Fashionable models In
Tuxedo or slip-on styles in
a variety of beautiful colors.
Reduction will be made at
time of purchase.
(Third Floor
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-23
Andrew Peterson.

hhSENT LDE1MA from Seventh Wsrd. In SERVED IN rcunru ..n~
April, 1S14,b now President Of City Council ana Caatrun.r 49,. 49,
mittee and . member q The Building, Auditing. FM, ~ p.ts.. 49,.
Committees s . "oHAs
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-23
e MEN on THE CITIZENS TIckET-
FOR COMMISSIONERS
T. j. Smith

InHohNI ALDERMAN from b First Ward; has served in CITY Council
~ yea<s ~ past President Of the Council; is now Chairman Of Ways and
can Committee and . member of the Auditing, Fire, Police and Pur-
chasing Committees. s II s@# 5000
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-09-23

Coal had been advanced from less than $500 per ton to $500
per ton and at that price Dean Crouch estimated "that a net
annual saving of Sc, 1888. ~ will be made if the plant is operated
by electricity and the price of coal should remain at its present
high figure"
Great publicity was given for go days prior to entering into the
contract; the facts were published in the newspaper with the
analysis by Dean Crouch and in addition a statement was pre-
pared by the waterworks committee and Dean Crouch, which
was printed and distributed generally throughout the city and
published in the Herald Saturday, Sept. l, 1917; the contracts
were not signed until Oct. 15,,1917; everyone interested was
invited to present their views to the Council and the proposal
was accepted only after it had been discussed from every
angle.
The contract is not a contract for ten years or any other ex-
tended period; it is for one year only and in August of each
year it may be extended for an additional year if the council
serves notice to that effect upon the Power Co.
Since the contract was entered into in Oct, 1917, the city has
had the opportunity three separate times to withdraw from
this contract, that is, in August, 1918 it had the right to cancel
and withdraw from the contract and the same is true of
August, 1919, and August, 1920, but the contract was of so
great benefit to the city, that, instead of withdrawing, the
Council renewed the contract in each of those three years. If
anyone so desired they could have appeared before the Council
in August, 1918, August, 1919 and August, 1920 to protest
against the contract but no one has objected to it; everybody
approves it.
After entering into the contract elections were held in the diff
ferent wards IN the spring OF 1918, the spring of 1919 and the
spring OF 1920, three separate city elections and at these cleo
tons the aldermen who had voted for the contract originally
and tor its renewal from year to year have been returned to the
Council in many instances without any opposition and never
opposed because OF this contract. The contract had saved the
city at least $20!O00O0 for the % months ending August 81.
1918; during the past year, the savings have exceeded
100000 per month. @
The saving estimated by Dean Crouch was Approximately
100000 for the wear 9l7-1918 with coal a. "a 81 ~ ~. -.
same coal now casts 1892 per ton; an increase Of more thar
5OTo and in addition there has been a material increase in
wages. ~"