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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-02-17
PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES.

Last Tuesday evening the boys who
were on the football squad last fall
had banquet at the high school build
ing. At six O'Clock a delicious four
course dinner was served in the Dom es-
tic Science rooms. After dinner
speeches were made by the football
boys, which were enjoyed very much
by the guests. The remainder of the
evening was spent in dancing and other
entertainment until ten o'clock.
During Assembly Monday morning
we were entertained 10y fine Lincoln
pragram prepared by the Seniors.
Some excellent talent was displayed by
those who took part The program
was as follows:
Piano Solo .....-.... Beth Tucker
Life of Lincoln ... Bernice White
Lincoln's Gettsburg Address
Lawrence May
Vocal Solo Everett Wiesen
The Heart of Lincoln Nellie Jeuck
The Juniors have asked to prepare a
program for next Monday. The Seniors
have set a standard that the other
classes will find hard to surpass.
The students who will take part in
the Oratorical and Declamatory con
tests have selected their pieces anc
started the work
Our basket ball team goes to Platte
vile to play the high school team OF
that place on Saturday
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-02-17
Fifteen Years Ago, 1906,

Mrs Hannah Mauger, relict of the late
VIM. Mauger, died at her home in this
city, Feb 10th. aged II years. She
came TO this country from England in
early life, settling in Mineral Point.
Mrs. Anne Wright died at the farm
home of her son, near Calamine, Feb.
Sth, at the age of SO years. She came
to this section from England in 1850.
Telegraphic news reached this city
this morning from Sioux City, Iowa, to
the effect that A. S. White died at that
place last night. The body is expected
here tomorrow for burial
Died, at Portland, Oregon. Feb. 9th,
Edwin Julian, formerly of this city, at
the age of 81 years.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-02-17

"Pm Going Away Tomorrow"
moment languidly leaving. Phillips
Vile" said the gilt letters. Only two
more stops to Spring yalley-that, at
least was q comfort
He would see the head Of the state
highway department that afternoon
and Try to be comfortable during the
night, at least He wondered what
Spring Valley was Ike. For the TWEEN
tieth time that day he drew the letter
from the highway department from
his pocket and read it, from the courte-
GUS opening to the yours truly, j.
HARRISON. Com'r."
1t was nice letter and u. Harbi-
son" had a nice signature-that at
least was something. HARRISON wasn't
a smoky old fogy-he was sure Of
that. Spring Valley y roared
tie conductor, and Owen leaped to his
feet and hurried from the train. clutch
Ing his rolls of blueprints and his
suitcase.
Spring Valley was not progresses
ing to the eye At the station were
three dilapidated looking vehicles
drawn by somnolent horses and
m0nued by dusky Jehus who babbled
increasingly the merits of the hotels
they represented.
owen took the least Objectionable
of these and was transported In due
time to the Mansion House. His first
opinion Of the Mansion House was
that It wasn't. The usual hr guild
bellboy; the usual crawling elevator ;
the usual room with the usual golden
oak furniture. and the usual prospect
Of the usual travesty Of meal at
@ o'clock. He inquired the way TO
the state highway commissioner Of
fees and departed.
His inquiry for Mr.. HARRISON was
greeted with a grin by the boy who
took his card. and presently be was
shown into room that belied his
preconceived ideas II was spotlessiy
clean and had the air of having bun
recently been gone over-an air con-
spicuously lacking IN most Of the Of.
fees Owen had visited In his time. A
girl was seated IL desk, writing
busily. She glanced W as he entered
mfr 0wenT
"Yes--to zee Nr. HARRISON about
that bridge" HARRISON had taste In
secretaries. he thought But her next
words took him of bis feet
u am Miss HARRISON" the young
lady replied calmly won't ron sfl
DOWN.
s.Ths-the highway commissioner r
owen could only stare,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-02-17
Fifty Years Ago, 1871.

A bill has been passed by our legisla-
ture Incorporating railway company
authorized to construct a railroad from
the city Of Mineral Point to such
points in the valley Of the Baraboo
river. by the way Of Richlan d Centre
as the directors may determine
Married, at the Globe Hotel, in this
city, Feb. 18th, by Samuel Thomas,
Esq, Mr.. Richard e. Roach and Miss
Elizabeth Elan. both Of Dodgeyile.
Last Sunday there was raised by the
Sabbath school about $3.50 90 90 towards
the completion Of the M d. church in
this city.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-02-17
Two More Wisconsin Towns Added 10
Big Wisconsin River Dam.

A new Transmission line has Just
been completed between Omro and
Ripon, This line enables several To-
calties in Winnebago County, including
both Omro and Eureka. to utilize river
power harnessed at Prairie du Sac by
the Wisconsin River Power Company.
Another large dynamo il being in
stalled at the dam, but so great is the
demand for power from numerous
localities that the Company finds it al
most impossible to keep pace with
these abnormal reqae II or service.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-02-17
TO THE PARENTS OF MINERAL
POINT.

Did your child's report card come
home marked to show that your child
is underweight for its height ? So did
mine IL meant that he is under
nourished. 1t does not necessarily
mean that he is underfed.
Undernourished children are those
whose food does not assimilate suf-
ficiently to bring their weight up to
that of average children Of their height.
This does not necessarily mean that
they do not get enough to eat, for,
although it may mean that, it is very
unlikely in Mineral Point, Statistics
tell us that there are as many under
nourished children on the Lake Shore
Drive in Chicago as in Ghetto, in pro-
portion to the number of children.
This underweight may be caused
from the child's having the wrong kind
of food, from swallowing the food
without chewing, from two little rest,
from two little fresh air, from over
work either at school or at home, and
often from too much excitement Let
us examine our children who are under
our own observation more constantly
than that Of anyone else, and decide
for ourselves which or how many Of
these causes help to keep our children
below normal
We learned many things from the
child welfare program at Plattevile
Among them was that the average
chiId's breakfast should consist Of a
small dish of prunes, dish Of oatmeal
with cream, an egg, slice of coarse
bread or toast, and a cup Of cocoa or
glass Of milk We learned that the
principal articles OF diet which our
children should not have are tea and
coffee We learned that he should 70
to bed early and sleep with his window
open.
Perhaps Miss Huff, the physical
director Of our schools, can make sug
gestions for your child, try her. We
must bear in mind that our children
will never have a fair chance in this
world unless they are as physically fit
al the average child, at least to fight
its battles.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-02-17
Applying the Lesson.

Ny niece, Dorothy. was begging for
q piece Of candy just before supper,
Her mother gave her piece and told
her she was not TO have any more
until after supper Dorothy looked up
NJ her mother and said Now. moth.
ar. vou know we learned In Sunday
SCHOOL that God loves cheerful givsr
--g rive rae another aieoeT
aelald aad LGA44L4sE
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-02-17
Forty Years Ago, 1881.

Martha, young daughter Of Mr..
Mrs Sam'l Jenkins, died on Tuesday
night.
Farmers who came to town this week
report having passed through cuts in
snow drifts at least ten feet deep.
j. II. Richards, who conducted q
farm short distance east Of this city,
was buried On Saturday, aged about En-
years. His wife died only d few days
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-02-17

previous. The sickness of both was OF
short duration.
John Schlosser of Diamond Grove
was buried yesterday. at the age of
SO years. He was one of the first Ger
man settlers in this community, having
located here about 35 years ago,
A new cigar store has been opened
by c. Springer Charlie is son of
Mineral Point and needs little intro
duction to our people. He has proved
himself an excellent workman and his
enterprise is worthy of reward.
There was a riot of the elements ON
Friday night, Trains were blocked
and all modes of travel almost entirely
checked,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-02-17
twenty-five Years Ago, 1896.

The meeting of the Iowa County
Teachers convention in this city last
Saturday was in every way success.
Thomas Kinsman died at Windsor.
Mo-, and was buried there Jan, 18th.
He was an active business man in this
city until about 1870 and was about 10
years of age at time of death.
Mike Fallon had a finger severely
bruised while working around his laun-
dry wagon Monday morning,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-02-17
Additional Locals.

= The Pilgrim Daughters society of
the Congregational church gave very
pleasing entertainment and play in the
lecture room on Monday night. The
young ladies are receiving many COM
mendations for their efforts. This
pleasant undertaking enriched the
organizations treasury nearly twenty
dollars.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-02-17

We call for and pay the highest prices
for scrap iron, rags rubbers, metals,
magazines. paper, etc. Phone No. 2.
No. OF phone at the shop 95.
II Fountain Street. KILLER BRos.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-01
Modesty and Greatness.

Marshal Foch of France impressed Anerl-
cans who greeted him on his arrival in New
York with his democratic manners A newspaper
reporter who interviewed the distinguished
head of the allied forces was taken aback to
see the marshal reach into his pocket and pro-
duce an old briar pipe which he carefully filled
from a.well-worn leather pouch of tobacco and
pufted away serenely as he scanned the skyline
of the metropolis. If the reporter had expected
TO see the marshal produce silver box of
. monogramed cigarets he was disappointed.
Noticing that the marshal was without side
arms a subaltern called attention TO it and
asked about his sword For answer Marshal
Foch produced lead pencil.
Holding probably the highest military rank
in the modern world, Marshal F'och could come
To America bedecked in medals and decora-
tions,that have no equal in our times, but there
is always certain amount of modesty and
humility with true greatness. The greatest
medal that republic has to confer is the es-
TEEN and confidence of its people and it is that
which Marshal F'och has won in France and
which he is likely to find bestowed upon him
in America Certainly marshal who smokes
an old briar pipe is not likely TO be won away
from democratic ideals.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-01
The Massachusetts Election.

The special election of a representative in
congress for the Sixth district of Massachu-
sets resulted, as was generally expected. in
the victory of the Republican candidate by a
substantial majority over his Democratic OPP
ponent. There would be nothing in the con-
test to distinguish it from other by-elections,
in which local matters so often assume dis
proportionate importance. were it not that the
prediction campaign was based to a large ex-
tent on national issues. On the one hand,
United States Senator David /. Walsh and other
speakers appealed to the voters TO administer
a rebuke to the national administration for its
alleged failure to keep faith with the country.
On the other hand, Vice President Coolidge and
his assistants relied on the record of the Re-
publican congress and the Republican prest-
dent as deserving the endorsement of the PEG
pie of the district.
The smaIlness of the vote, less than so per
cent of that cast last fall; shows that the
people are not unduly excited over national
happenings; that their minds are not disturbed,
and that they are well content with things
they are The fact, however that the Republi-
can carried the district by more than three to
one and that his vote was more than rs per
cent of the total, as compared with the rs per
cent polled by his predecessor last November.
proves conclusiVely that there is no reaction
against the Harding administration in Massa-
chusetts. On the contrary, it is evident that
the government of the United States, as now
conducted, commends itself to shrewd popular
common sense. If there were discomfort VITA
the Republican performances or policies, 1t
would quickly show itself at the polls The
election just concluded may therefore be right
ly regarded as triumph for the party now in
power, and will give it new heart and courage
to persevere in the course which hitherto it
has so successfully pursued
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-01
American Bloc Is Need.

The agricultural bloc in congress is re-
ceiving lot of publicity, because it gets re-
suits. But it is far from being the first group
of its kind, or the only one at present Con-
gress is thoroughly accustomed to groups of
legislators who put their own special economic
interest ahead Of the regular party interest
or of the national interest as a whole. The
only novel thing about this farm group, aside
from its being larger and stronger than usual.
is its fancy foreign name.
There is always more or less coherent
manufacturers bloc in congress. Also a labor
bloc Also a mining bloc and liquor bloc
and various other bocs of minor Importance
and less definite formation. Our difference
from European countries in this respect is one
of degree rather than that of quality. At pres
ent the tendency to split up into these minor
groups is especially strong. 1t is also unfor-
tunate What the country needs in congress
now, more than anything else is an American
bloc to represent the nation a whole.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-01
With Other Editors
A Link With Romance.
decatur Herald. ]

Nearly lib years have elapsed since Abra-
ham Lincoln was born New Salem is only a
restoration. Ann Rutiedge to the people who
hold dear romantic chapters in great lives is
as ephemeral as the memory of the scent of
roses. And yet a sister of the woman that
Lincoln loved and wooed, has just sent from
San Francisco her picture to be added to the
memorial collection in the Decatur public
library.
Here is one of the wonders Of old age. One
end of Mrs. Sarah RutIedge Saunders span of
life rests in that distant period, the actors of
which long since passed from the stage and of
which even the traditions grow faint and are
forgotten.
Born in 1929, the year before Lincoln came
into Illinois. and eight years before her family
removed from Illinois to Iowa, Mrs. Saunders
Is an historical source that the writers of New
Salem Lincolnania may well seek after. De-
catur whom she has so graciousIy honored, will
know more about her.
Undoubtedly a tiny child she saw much
which if she could recall now, would cause the
world TO hang upon her words. Her eyes, now
closed forever to the light, may have beheld e
tousled headed, roughly dressed, ungainly youth
behind the counter in Dan Orfutt's store and
with the rnischiev of childhood she NAV
have listened and laughed while the same
young man spanked" her big sister. Ann, in
the common room of the Rutledge inn where
DR.. Allen expounded his philosophy and Law
yer Green talked politics.
It is almost uncanny that a living woman
should have loved and known these ghosts
say rather intrepid spirits that braved the will
6erness and made a homeland the-e-that there
should still be one alive that saw the great
Lincoln in the flush OF youth when he and
sainted Ann together trod New Salem's forest
paths. both silent with the quiet OF trust more
eloquent than speech.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-01

time, but thus far its movement has been iden-
teal with the earlier ones. There is every
reason to believe that it will continue to fol-
Low the same COURSE. in which case it Is al
ready well on the way to recovery. This con-
cIusion is heightened by the knowledge that
winter months, contrary to popular impression,
call for a larger number of workers To this
rising trend of the 1921 unemployment curve,
already observed, will be added the impetus Of
a seasonal demand. Hope is further served by
the fact that the present increased population
OF the country. while it makes for more wide
spread suffering in times OF depression, pro-
vides a larger market for consumers whcse
demands cannot long be repressed-
The prospect for improvement Of the srtua-
ton without intervention should be encour-
aging. II should not be, however, an excuse
5or relaxing efforts to relieve suffering while
Il persists, and to prevent the recurrence of
such incidents. The tire should be near at
hand. with an increasing knowledge from Sci
entifc data of the economic influences at work,
when a country so nearly self-contained aTthe
United States should be able to forestall these
descents to the bottom of the unemployment
abyss
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-01
Conditions Growing Better.

Based on the course of past history in sim
liar combinations of circumstances, the United
States has every reason TO expect an early
recovery from its acute maladS of unemploy-
ment History, it Is true, has been too much
concerned until recently with battles and po-
hucal organizations to pay much heed to sub
jects OF this nature, but a change in emphasis
has been made with the result that statisti-
clan OF the Russell Sage Foundation is now
able to present chart illustrating the en-
ployment situation in three key states over a
period of three decades
DR.. Hurlin's graph reveals many unexpect-
ed things about the course of industrial activ-
ity in theEUnited States. Most significant of sill
is the fact that its changes have occurred with
almost clock-iike regularity, elevation and de-
preston following each other in unvarying
cycles. There have been three acute periods
of unemployment preceding the present one.
since 1890, those OF 1894, 1e07-s and 1s14-15,
and in each of,the two latter the story of the
preceding is repeated.
From peak of extraordinary activity there
Is sudden.e abrupt decline. The condition is
at its worst before people of-the country have
had time TO realize that 1t has come about
Then begins gradual. but ever quickenfng
upward movement When the plight Of the
Is discovered, and the whole coun-
try begins to talk OF possible remedies. the
situation is already mend4ng of itself. unreal
led because OF the 1graduar nature OF Its prog
ress. sThes depression OF 1901 is the most
severe on record. in proportion to the large
normal volume Of employment for-xhe present
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-01

peared, and for the second time
that day she was late-this time,
late for dinner.
The meal had reached the second
course when Alan, looking toward
the door, paused, fork poised in the
air, with a muttered exclamation.
81 say, Rex, will you look who's
herel What a. beauty"
Rex looked-and smiled. for
straight toward them came Sue,
looking like a radiant vision as she
walked. Her dainty yellow frock
(that Nora had discarded because
the color was not beccming) was
caught up here and there with lit
tie knots of brown and yellow rib
bons, while Il brown and yellow
girdle encircled her slender waist.
The dusky hair was fluffed out SO
that little tendrils brushed the
smooth forehead, and smuggling
down in the waving mass. nestled
one great 'Dark-eyed Susan"-a lii
tie bunch OF the same flower was
caught in the ribbon Of her belt.
She had to pass the two men to
reach Nora. and as she did so Cart
wright rose and whispered: 81 see
my model is ready for mel shall
call the picture My Dark-eyed Su-
san with emphasis on the first
word.
Sue did not answer. but when
she had seated herself. enjoying TO
the full her sisters utter astonish-
ment she let her gaze rest for a
moment upon her companion of the
Afternoon, ard over the heads Of
the others their eyes met in a look
or complete understanding.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-01
The states attorney of Cook county has de

The states attorney Of Cook county mas de-
ciared war on vice and gambling in chicago
He has announced that when he gets through
there won't be vicious joint left in the city
A laudable undertaking, one that has been
attempted by numerous OF his predecessors.
Some of them have partially succeeded but
vice and gambling still thrive in Chicago, and
they will continue to do There is only one
way to clean up city and keep it clean, and
that is through cooperation of all law enforce
ment authorities and good citizens generally.
But there is always a weak spot. and vice finds
it. It is usually in the political system in
control of the city.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-01
HEALTH TALKS.
By William Brady. NJ. T
Noted Physician and Author.

my mother. What relation would
be to the young man? Aren't we
third cousins? Would it be unWise
for US to marry? Miss Ohlo.)
Answer can't follow relation
ship beyond first cousins, but with
out guaranteeing anything l think
YOU would be second cousins. and
il is better, | believe. for second
cousins not to marry, for the same
reason that first cousins should not
marry one another, namely, that
such a union doubles the probable
itF of offspring inheriting any de-
fects of the family Laws of church
and state against the marriage OF
nearly related persons are we'll
founded.
The Delicate Idea
I often go on long hikes anu
sometimes they are planned so that
nv menstruation comes just as L
am about to start or after l have
started. The function has never
given me any trouble, but / won
der whether it is safe for me to
indulge in such strenuous exercise
at such times? Mother used to warn
me against any activity. IN Al
Answer-You call menstruation a
function, which is hopeful sign;
SO many of the delicate or morbid
school still refer to it as Illness
Certainly this function does not call
for any letting down in a girls
usual or ordinary activities, play or
work On the contrary, it is gen
orally better for her well being If
she declines to be coddled merely
because she is of the feminine sex.
COrnaro, From 10 Cents Up.
Since reading your captivating
talk about "Cornaro, Who Ate
Much" have been anxious to know
more about that great man and hts
philosophy of life Will you please
inform me what book by him or
about him one may buy and where.
O.. A. Ed
Answer-William F. Butler, Mil
waukee, Wis, publishes Luigi Corn
aro's 1.-THE Art of Living Long" 81.
A reader informs me that 25 cents
sent to E. II. Julius. Girard, Kan.
will purchase a very good reprint
of Cornaro's essay on long life.
Still another reader calls attention
to No. 90, of the Peoples Pocket Sc
ries, How to Live 100 Years." by
Cornaro, which may be purchased
for 10 cents from Appeal Publishing
company, $50 Appeal building, Gil
lard, Kan. I have not personally
examined these latter publications.
Probably you can find them in the
public library.