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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-08-04

by other breders The breeders were
accompanied by r. " Prowi,t. dairy
extension specialist from the College
Of Agriculture.
Marion county boys and girls have
started their prcpargitns for the
junior livestock judging eontes; which
will be held at the Kentucky State
Fair. September IA Candidates for
the team which will represent the
county are being trained by County
Agent II. J. Childress.
A total Of more than i70 Marion
farmers and their wives recently at
tended siX poultry culhng demon
STATIONS held by County Agent II. J.
Childress. according to a report from
him. Methods Of culling the loafer
hens were explained 60 the poultry
men and their wives and circulars
outlining the method distributed.
Twenty-Five of those who saw the
demonstration agreed to Gull their
.locks.
Ten Carroll county farm boys are
candidates for the junior livestock
judging team which will represent
that county IN the contes, to be held
al the Kentucky State Fair, Septem-
Der H. The boys are being trained
by County Agent r. NJ. Greene.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-08-04
Sweet Clover Valuable
In Improving Worn
Soil

Sweet clover has come TO be recoy.
nized as one Of the most valuable
Of The legumnous crops for soil im-
provement. where conditions are fav-
orable for its growth, and perhaps the
most valuable for this purpose on
badly worn soils. according TO Circu-
lar No. GO which has just been revised
by members Of the soils and crops
department Of the College Of Ayr
culture and prepared for dis,ribu-
ton among interested Kentucky far
mers. The crop will grow on any
type Of Kentucky soil provided it con.
,ains carbonate Of lime. according %
the publication.
Details concerning the time Of
planting, soil preparation. innocula-
ton and the growing Of sweet clover
for hay and pasture are contained in
the new circular. II also outlines the
method Of growing the crop for seed
and discusses its usefulness in soil
Improvement. II may be obtained
free by writing the Experiment Sta
ton. Lexington, NJ. -
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-08-04
Fayette Farmers Plan
To Sow Ashland
Wheat

Ashland wheat. the new variety
developed by the Kentucky Agricul-
tural Experiment Station. will be
sown on more than so Fayette county
farms this fall, according 20 a report
by County Agent W. r. Gabbert.
Some Of the farmers will SOW their
entire wheat acreage with the new
strain while Others will demonstrate
lts yielding qualities as compared 10
other varieties by planting plots Of
it IN addition 10 other strains. Ash
land has proved TO be a consistent
yielder in Central Kentucky and has
given excellent results whenever
fultz wheat has been popular. ac-
cording TO crop specialists ~ the
station. purign the years from ,9l5
to 1920 inclusive the average Yield
an acre OF Ashland at the station
farm has exceeded those Of the three
leading varieties Of wheat in the
State including Jersey Fultz. Full
easter and Currell's prolific.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-08-04
CARE OF HEATER IN SUMMER
Avoid Danger OF Rust BY CLEANING In
spring and storing In Thoroughly
Dry Place.

There is danger OF rust when o
stove or furnace stands unused for
some time. smokeplpes should be
taken down In the spring. cleaned and
stored In a dry place. The DOOR
should be left open TO keep the In.
terror dry. A lump 81 unslaked lime
on the crate will collect the moisture
and thus prevent rust. home economic
specialists In the United States De-
psrtmsot Of Agriculture say. Leave
the boiler Of steam or hot-water
heater Allied with water up to the
safsty valve. during the summer.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-08-04
Wheat Yield Is Increas.
ed BY Use Of Acid
Phosphate

Treating wheat ground with acid
phosphate resulted iu an increase Of
five bushels Of grain an acre for
Henry Harmon a Marion county far
mcr. who co-operated with the Tx
tension Division Of Agriculture and
County Agen, II. J, Childress in con-
Quoting the d,montration Mr..
Harmon applied $50 pounds Of acid
phosphate on one field and left a SINH
lar field untreated for comparison.
Tie treated field yielded 20 bushels
u high-gradc wheat an acre while the
untrcated field yielded 10 bushels 81
inferior grain an acre.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-08-04
VEGETABLES ARE
CHEAP FOR FOOD
Particularly Valuable Are Those
Available During Spring and
Summer Seasons.
SMALL PLOT IS SUFFICIENT
Garden Truck 80 Source Of Mineral
Matter and Pro,sins 10 Much
More important Than Many
People Fully Realize.

prepared by ~. United states Depart
m.nt u Agriculture
The old ndnge IAN apple a day
keeps the doctor away" might quite
~ well have read "a carrot or an
oni0n a day" aud probably the result
would be about the same hs regards
reducing the doctors bill Vegetables
% all kinds are necessary In the diet
but particularly valuable are those
available IN the SPRING aud summer
say specialists Of the United States
Department OF Agriculture.
Value Of Vegetables In Diet,
Without going into definite figures
IL may be stated that the food value
~ vegetables such ~ beans. peas. po-
taioes. sweet corn. beats aud carrots
10 very high. when considered from
the standpoint ~ the food value -
the crop that may be produced On "
given area ~ land. beans bevts aud
carrots are ahead 81 almost any 9th
-r garden crop. One.tcuth acre plant.
ed entirely Ia carrots will yield about
ton. and In energy this would be
equal TO about $40 pounds 81 average
beef. Oue-tenth acre Of bes,s would
also Yield about Q ton and be equal to
80 pounds % average beef. One-tenth
acre OF lima beans would yield about
10 pounds Of dry beans. equal TO
about 80 pounds Of beef
A. sources of mineral matter and
proteins needed by the body. vege.
tables are much more valuable than
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-08-04
MANS
BEST ACE

A man is as old as his organs he
can DO as vigorous and healthy az
20 as at IS if he aids his organs in
performing their functions. Keep
your vital organs healthy with
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-08-04
Cover Crops Supply
Soil Organic Matter.

Growing a winter cover crop is the
best means Of supplying organic
matter TO needy soils, specialists who
have studied soil fertility problems
say. Wien turned under in the
spring the crop becomes a;tive quickly
and not only a source Of available
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1921-08-04
Fvrnish Considerable Per-
tien 81 Needed Mineral Substances
and vitan,lnss In Diet. Beside Bulk.


many people realize. Also they sup
ply roughage, which Is believed TO
keep the body In good working order
In the course Of nature. human beings
rs well rs some animals seem TO have
30 developed that they need a certain
amount Of roushage. which Is best
supplied by the coarser vegetable
foods. During recent years there has
been growing tendency TO reduce
the rouyhage In cereals and some 9th
er foods. and. In order 70 Offset this,
an extra effort should be made 10 sup
ply plenty OF vegetables and fruits. In
addition. fresh vegetables are among
the best sources 81 what. for lack OF
n better name. have been called vita
mines. 49,. -t'f-.1S
Nobody has ever been able to stand
a ,l,amile W by itself. or group OF
them by themselves. so that we could
look ~ them. but Il IL known that
they are present Just the same. be.
cause Of the action that they have up
on the human body.
eat wore Vegetables.
Too much cannot be said In favor
~ larger proportion OF vegetables
IN the diet OF the American people
The English are considered nation
- meat eaters. hut Il has been shown
that Americans eat more meat per
capita than do the English. 4 Ger.
tain amount OF meat IN the diet is
highly desirable. but this should al.
ways be balanced by sufficient sup
ply Of vegetables.
one OF the reasons that many peo-
ple have 20 a great extent cut Vege-
tables from their diet is that they
have been unable 10 get fresh yege-
tables and DO not relish stale ones
The Individual home vegetable garden
planted either In 'he back yard. or
convenient piece NJ land. no, only
solves the problem OF supplying the
family with vegetables at low cos,
and In abundance but guarantees
their freshness.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-03-03
Sixty Years Ago, 1861.

Rev. John Nolan was knocked down
by falling tree on his farm yesterday.
We are gratifed to learn he was not
seriously injured.
A salute of "a guns was fired in this
city at II O'Clock yesterday, in honor
of the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln
as president of the United States. On
receipt of the news in the evening
that the inaugural had passed off quietly,
thirteen guns were fired.
Yesterday was the 4th of March, the
day on which Abraham Lincoln was
inaugurated president of the United
States. The eyes Of the civilized world
are upon the new president. To him
all good citizens are looking in this
hour Of trial, as the helmsman to direct
the ship of state through the storm and
peril. We have faith in his ability,
with assistance of all true Union
men" and believe the time is not far
distant when all again will be peace and
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-03-03
IRON THf TRIBUNE FfLES
Seventy Years Ago, 1851,

The bill abolishing county courts in
this state has passed one branch of
the legislature 1t is but little more
than year since these courts were
first organized and as yet have proved
advantag So far as Iowa county
is concerned, we believe a great
majority of the people would prefer a
continuance of these courts.
The Milwaukee and Mississippi Rail
road was opened to Waukesha, dis
lance of "a miles from Milwaukee, on
the 25th. A grand festival was held
on the occasion at Waukesha
The bill to license the sale of ntoxi,
eating drinks, which provided that af-
ter June. 1851. license shall be granted
to hotel keepers on a sliding scale of
from $50 to $780, and to saloons and
doggeries at a fixed rate of 500 per
year, has passed both branches of the
legislature
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-03-03

Albert Bronson died at the home of
his daughter, Miss Nettie Bronson,
Feb. 25th, aged SO years. He served
Uncle Sam faithfully as private of
Co. 3. ll3 Ill. Inf, in 1862, and trans
ferred to the regimental band. He
later served as musician in the l4th reg
iment and was considered one of the
best in the regular army.
Sad news has been received of the
death of Michael Mednger, a Mineral
Point young man, at Phoenix, Arizona.
He was about rs years of age.
While Mr.. and Mrs. Matt Miller were
returning to their home west of town
Sunday evening. their bob sled struck
a stone and they were both thrown
out, receiving severe injuries.
David r. Brown, son of Isaac Brown,
died at his farm home Feb. 22ud, aged
Is years.
1t is estimated that there will be
work for 5000 extra miners in this
section when spring opens.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-03-03

quiet, ana the American flag. unsoiled
by the hands of traitors, will wave in
triumph over the States of the Union.
The Mineral Point Tannery, com
menced little more than a year ago
by Smith 4 Sanborn, more as an ex-
pertinent than anything else, has be-
come permanent institution in our
city, keeping five workmen constantly
employed Their process of tanning is
entirely new and we are informed the
quickest known Co the profession.
There was gloom on the contenance
OF all as the sad tidines spread through
this city Thursday that Judge Crawford
was dead HE long residence in this
place has secured him warm friends
who drop sympathetic tear over his
early grave. His age would have been
al next April 1t is unnecessary for us
to speak of him as lawyer and a
judge. Upon the records Of every
court in the territory and state are the
evidence Of his ability. his eloquence
and his learning The profession has
lost one of its most valuable members,
kind, genial, noble hearted gentle.
man
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-03-03

Respectfully submitted,
w. II. CORRELL, Secy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-03-03
Ten Years Ago. 1911.

At about two o'clock Wednesday
morning fire broke out at the Ross
Rubber Plant, located near the depot
in this city, and in two hours it was
completely wiped out
The basket ball game at the city
hall was a good one. Monroe showed
good form but could not defeat our
high school boys who won 81 to "a.
A sub-district Sunday school institute
will be held at the M. T.. church in
this city. March 7th. Delegates arc
expected from all the neighboring
towns.
Washington's birthday was observed
royalty by the Commercial club by the
holding Of its fourth annual reception
and entertainment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Grndell,
PlatteviIIe. gave their annual supper
to the G.. A. X. on Saturday evening.
Thirty-six. responded to the call and
they did full justice to the elegant re-
past.
The Mineral Point Lumber Co. re-
Gently purchased from l.. A. Ross the
highest priced draft gelding ever sold
in Iowa county, the purchase price
being 1926.
M. J. Burns died at his home in this
city, Feb. Is, aged 60 years.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-03-03

Miss Genevieve Prisk and Miss Ruth
Walker of Platteville normal were
home for visit during the past week.
MIR. and Mrs. Elias Noble have re-
turned to their home in Marshfeld.
Fred Bohein of Ashland spent the
weekend with his. daughter, Mrs. IT.
S. Keefe.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Bishop, Jr. /,
are rejoicing over the birth of son,
Feb. 25th.
The regular meeting of the w. r.
C. will take place Friday afternoon,
March 4th, at o'clock. Special
business.
Quentin Bick returned to GAINESVILLE
last week, after visit at the home of
Henry Quick.
Mrs. Gus ferguson and Mrs. I. v.
Rogers left Wednesday to visit the
formers brother in Beloit.
Mrs. Walter Groth and daughter
Margaret returned Friday from visit
with her brother at Warren.
Mrs. r. ]. Ellsworth was a guest
at the Eastman home in South Wayne
Thursday and Friday.
N. j. Kieffer, Mr.. and Mrs,
William Kergen, Mrs. William Hack,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-03-03
Table of Comparisons

Net Premium Income, 1918
Net Premium Income, 1919
Net Premium Income, 1920. 49,.
Insurance in Force, Dec. "a, 19l
Insurance in Force, Dec. 81, 1872
Increase during 1920 ..
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-03-03
Fifty Years Ago. 1871.

Materials for new Catholic church.
to be erected at Plattevilie the coming
season, are being rapidly delivered
Died, Feb. 9th. at the residence OF
his father in the town OF Mineaal Point.
Edwin +. H. Sherman. aged 10 years.
The springlike weather of the last
week or two has served to make APP
parent many defects in our sidewalks,
and to show where sidewalks and
crossings are needed.
Died, Feb. 9th, in the town of Min
eral Point, Anton NJ, Muenster, aged 2
years.
The people Of Platteville are likely
to have trouble about their railroad.
1t looks as if some parties are trying to
beat Platteville out of $50, 900.
Forty Years Ago, 1881.
Since our last issue this community
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-03-03
WOODMAN MEMORIAL.

Whereas, In view of the loss we have
sustained by the death Of our Neighbor.
Joseph Ellery. and the still heavier loss
sustained by those near him, there
fore be it
Resolved, That we sincerely eondone
with the family of the deceased on the
dispensation with which IL has pleased
Divine Providence to afflict them, and
commend them for consolation to Him
who orders all things for the best and
whose chastisements are meant i'm
mercy.
Resolved, That in memory OF Neigh
Dor Ellery. our charter be draped in
mourning, that these resolutions be
spread upon the records of this lodge
and copy sent to the bereaved family.
GEO w. HORN,
F. C. WEIDEEFELLEH,
WILLIAM HARTFORD.
Mineral Point Camp. Com.
No. 1901, M. w, A.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-03-03

Mrs. Joseph Schmit and Helen Schmit
were guests of John Dochnahl at
Dodgeville Thursday.
Walter Benson and family attended
the social for the near East relief fund
at the home of William Bracken, Willow
Springs, on Friday
Mrs. Fred Goliner Sr., has been
spending the past week with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Roy Buckingham, at Valid.
wick.
Misses Sue Bennett and Eunice
Noble returned to Milwaukee Sunday,
after visit with their parents.
Mrs. James Pengelly of Dodge
vile spent Thursday with her sister,
Mrs. Morris Proctor.
Mrs Charles Unger and son Ray
mond have been spending the past
week with her father at Lancaster.
Wanted. an ENERGETIC YOUNG
MAN to represent the Great Northern
Life Insurance Co, Wausau, Wis. in
Mineral Point and vicinity. We will
give you personal cooperation. Get
into a business of your own. Write
Agency Supervisor H. r. Tiegs, 2l9
Gay Bldg, Madison, Wis, for particu-
lars. 9w2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-03-03
twenty-five Year. Ago, 1896.

Mrs. Dennis Lynch, of this city,
died at her home Tuesday morning,
after an illness of several years.
The wooden mills will resume opera
tons today. The prospects for running
successfully are brighter than ever
before.
win Temby has sold his meat mar
ket at Belmont TO Link Vivian, and
intends to strike out for Alaska next
month.
Mr.. Thomas Murphy, for many years
and until recently resident of Mineral
Point, died at Darlington Tuesday,
aged ~ years Burial will take place
in this city
Miss Anna Phillips and j A Spratler
of this city were elected grand officers
of the Masonic bodies in session in
Milwaukee last week
Tribune readers will be pleased to
learn of the good fortune of former
Mineral Point boy. reported in the
Cedar Rapids, Ia. Republican of Feb.
10, as follows; alfred Mankey and
Miss Elizabeth Jessup were married.
last evening by Rev. DR.. Fleming Of
st. Paul's Methodist church.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-03-03
Methodist Episcopal Church
THE PEOPLES CHURCH
Rev John Brrel, Pastor Bert J. Bingle Assistant
Services for Sunday, March 6, 1921
beginning of Special Services)
The Rev. Guy w. Campbell, of Lancaster,
e Rev. Guy w. Campbell, of Lancaster,
Will be the preacher.

Will be the preacher
Class Meeting 900 a. M
Sunday School, l000-The "DoubhngUp program Each
scholar should know his and do We depending
Public Worship by the pastorF Parents
urged bring their children with them the morning
Rev. Guy W. Campbell will preach Subject Development Of
Lay Leadership"
Mems Prayer Meeting at 200 D. m
Church Membership Service 230A churh should
be Rev Campbell will speak The Church and the
Community
Junior League a 230
Epworth League 630Top The Golden Whirlpool Slides
will be used to illustrate the topic. Bert Bngle, leader
Public Worship at 100 Rev. Campbell will preach
Monday March E30 mDebate the Sunday question
Resolved That would be with good public policy
federal legislation embodyng the socaed blue laws they
refer Sunday observance Debaers t. M Pesley, Ray r.
Jackson, Rev. c. w Campbell and Rev. John Birrel
There will be meetings through the afternoon
except Monday and Saturday Places be during
the meetings
Gospel preaching night during the week 100 except Saturday
There will be a. big chorus lead singing special
We hope the community will appreciate the efforts of the church
support the meetings heartily with their presence
JOHN BIF2RELL, Pastor
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-03-03

has experienced another. not exactly
pleasant, freak of the elements rain.
hail, and snow accompanied by thun-
der and lightning, and chilling wind.
making outdoor life a misery.
Mineral Point Commandery. No. IL.
held one of the peasantest receptions
of the season on Thursday evening, the
occasion being the presentation of an
elegent knight Templars jewel to Post
Commander r d. Pulford.
Married. in Fayette. Feb. %. by Rev.
Alfred Charles. Mr.. Edward Cant and
Miss Matilda Kramer, both of VALID
wick
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-03-03
GOOD RESIDENCE FOR SALE.

All modern conveniences; in good
condition. One two or three lots 20
with the house. Good location in first
ward. 7tf GEO WooLRICH.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-03-03

Since our last issue this community
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-03-03
10th ANNUAL STATEMENT
Commercial Mutual Fire Insurance Co.

MINERAL POINT, WISCONSIN
For the year ending December 81, 1920:
Income Disbursements
The Washington times., 1921-09-28

~ RESIDENT HARDING will 60
down to history, l venture to
- prophesy, as the President who
got the most fun out of being in the
White House; and Mrs. Harding ap-
pears to have equal enjoyment in
the interesting things which come
their way. They are looking for
ward with considerable enthusiasm
to being the first President and First
Lady to occupy a canvas White
House,. This has been erected at
the field headquarters OF the United
States marine corps, near Fredericks-
burg, Va. and is ready for the Presi.
dent and Mrs. Harding when they
arrive on Saturday to view the
maneuvres. 1t is probably one Of
the most competent homes ever
erected, having baths and all mod
ern conveniences.
Three.room tent houses have been
erected for members Of the Cabinet.
Five Virginia "mammies," headed
by Aunt" Sally Bristow, have been
made honorary members OF the
Marines to attend to the wants OF
the ladies in the Presidential party.
Besides the President and Mrs.
Harding, Secretary Of the Navy
DENLY and Secretary Of Agriculture
Wallace are expected to attend the
maneuvers on Saturday.
-
THE PRESIDENT today received
i DR.. C. J. A. Everwyn, tine new
minister Of the Netherlands. who
called to present his credentials.
Yesterday afternoon DIR. Octovio
Beeche, minister of Costa Itica,
called at the White House to pre-
sent the Chief Executive with a
gold medal struck off by the Costa
Rican government to commemorate
its 100 birthday. Secretary Hughes
also was presented with one Of
the handsome medals. together
with the diploma which accom-
panied 1t The President and the
Secretary of State were the only
officials to receive these medals,
except the presidents Of each Of
the Central American countries.
MRS. HARDING has resumed
A'A her custom of receiving a few
visitors nearly every day. but does
not expect to be at home TO any
large company until the program
Of formal entertaining is arranged.
Mrs. Lawrence Phipps, wife OF
The Washington times., 1921-09-28
Women's
Stamped
Nightgowns

P r t ty and
simple patterns
on nice quality
n a l n s k, all
made up. Sizes
lSec' to II, 89c