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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06
General Baptist State ASsOliat 4
Read Carefully and Aet Quickly.

To the Pastors and members Of
the churches belonging TO the
General Baptist state Association
Of Illinois There are ouij, iour
mon,hs uati! We meet at fVaa-
SION III and there IS great need
Of money for Missions and Fdula-
tor We have not done 81 we
could do 10 ret half We have
been telling the people that We arc
loyal Baptist and proud Of our
State Association Let Us stop
cling the people with our tongue
and from nov Until the annual
session tell them by our work
Can we work: Yes? But will we
work? Every pastor and mem
Der is asked to join your cctre-
spending secretary n drive for
christian missions. II you are in
terested in the advancement OF our
state association. now is the time
to show it. Send me your name
and address and / will send YOU
the plan to work for the success Of
the drive. ! assure you it will not
interfere with your local church
work in any way. but will prove
that your church and yourself are
really interested in the work.
Why not make this the banner
year for the. Genertl Association.
We must not wait f.r something
to turn up for our own success.
We can make this drive a big
thing II every officer in the state
association will at once send in
their names and set to. work. il is
a very hard pull without. coopera-
ton, send me your names by re-
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06
Sandusky
Dear Editor

Dear Editor:
We beg for space in your paper
We have a loyely S. S.
We have a deal OF Sickness in
our vicinity. Rev. A. Pat. of the
A. M Z. church died the 18th OF
jan. at the ripe old age OF IS
years. lie leaves three sons to
monrn his loss.
We are looking for our. missions
airy Sunday the 9Th and Rev, Al
len the 4th Sunday the 22nd.
We have no pastor at Mt. Ia
Dor. but we are doing well so far
but We want pastor.
James Peal.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

To the Pastors and "a mbsFs Of
the Missionary Society Y " A.
and Mothers Union belonging to
the Woman S auxiliary OF the Sen
eral State Association our annual
meeting will meet with the Mount
Zion Baptist church Evanston. Ill.
May 18th to 22nd Each auxili-
AIRY is asked to send representa-
tive to this meeting together with
your money Representation fee
Circles IS %. Y. w. AS. So 90
District Association $40 90 We
hope to see a large majority of all
q the circles represented. and too
we want to remember our Needle
work All moneys collected by
the Needle and Art committee +
placed IN our Educational fund anc
| am sure not one OF us will refuse
to help elevate the standard Of
Civilization and Education. We
are asking for a hearty cooperation
this year. We want to do great
things Tor the Masters Kingdom,
why not make this the banner year?
We can il we will. God has prom
ised to doubly pay Us II we work.
Yours for success.
M. 8. Taylor. Cor. Sec. Cor.
E. c. Hooper. Pres. 74o Belleiorte
Ave. Oak Park. Ill.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

The churches 70 carry our their
mission, as digiaely instituted or
carnations NUT not forget the
poar and needy II church or
an iniYidual shuts up the bowels Of
compassion against the widow or
phan aud the poor. How dwelleih
the love Of God in Them : is qnes-
ton to be answered Every church
small or large should collect mon
ey every Sunday for which TO as
sist the worthy poor both Of its
flock and the community. Most
churches feels they are exempt
from this responsible duty il they
only pay their pastor and pay off
the debts OF their church, but it
is a very sad mistake as Jesus has
said The poor you have always
as much as to say, You have them
as your charge and you are fespon-
siblc to see that they do not suffer.
That church which tails to perform
its duty in making the needy feel
that they can find a friend when In
a penniless condition has fallen
short Of its missions. The chief
duty Of a church is to save souls
and next 10 importance is to iced
the hungry and clothe the naked.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

Per for few items Of the Mace
doaia Baptist church. Sunday was
our rally day There were three
clubs Mrs smma Crisp captain
81 elub No 1 Mr J z. Moore
captain q cub no and III
John I Thomas captain q club
10 Captain Of club onc-Iais-
ed $50 90; Captain Il clab 40
faised So 90 ard captain Of club
three raised SIS 90. Making
total Of $IIS 90. Rev. Scates.
preached a stFoag gospel sermon
sunday morning aud night. The
topic was well explained b. our
instructor Bro ] r. Moore. IS
expecting to leave this afternoon
for Cleveland, Ohio to visit his
vile and daughter
Brother Randle Magill and Mr..
Louie Chism, speu, Sunday in Md
City to witness the big baptfzing
Of the First Missionary Baptist
church Rev. C. w. Cole, pastor
Rev. c. w. Scales. Pastor,
Emma Maze. Reporter.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06
Cancer Truths" Free
to Sufferers

A remarkable book about cancer and
its treatment without cutting has been
published by Dr. o. A. Johnson, Suite
sos, 1923 Main Street, Kansas City,
Mo. The book. Cancer Truths. tells
of this eminent specialists experiences
in treating thousands of cases of can
GER without the knife in the last twen-
ty years. This book should be read by
every cancer sufferer. A copy will be
sent free, postpaid. to anyone who
writes DR.. Johnson.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06
SMALL SIGNS BONUS BILL,
LEGION hlEN LOOKING ON.

Springfield, III May Sur
rounded BY American Legion state
officials. Gov. Small at 8 O'Clock
today signed the soldier bonus bill
All that now remains between SOL
ders and SIS month bae,,s :. =
a vote Of the asePple in November
N---o On a SIS. 600. 900 bond is
sue
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06
Ri Huff, his opeaed Up pool
room Cd w 9TH St.

Prof Mcclellan Smith and
wife went 70 Grand Rivers, Ky.
last Monday 10 bury the former $
iathr Who did IN Chicago last
Friday They were accompan-
isd By Prof A. P Smith. and
Mesdanes Ru5y ooington and
George Duncan and stfingieilow
He has the sympathy Of the Ga
zette aud many friends in his be-
reavement.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

Mesdames Martha Harmon, Net
ia Huff and Louella Guan, return
ed home Monday from Mound
Cisy where they were present to
witness big bapdziag. 20 in all
were baptized by the pastor Rev.
Cole. They also visiteds in Cairo
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06
To insure publication all cores
poadenee should reach this office
net later than tuesday mcFaing.
The editor.

Any church needing a good
pastor and splendid preacher. j
man Of high ideals and broad Wis
ION. " can recommend Rsv Jno.
Bsusn. ol ut Vernon, II who
successfully pastored Shiloh Bap-
list church Of that CITY for : eoa-
secuage years lis address IS
1919 Herbert. St.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

lanes F. Duke, made a fl, ing
trio to Paducah on business Tues
day.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

Nehemiah Baud, met Tues
day evening at the residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Berry Upshaw.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

For prompt service shoe repair
ing at a moderate price try Cast
tenants Shoe shop 5l5 W. 9th st.
and save money.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

- prompt service shoe repair
ing at a moderate price try Cast
lernan's Shoe shop 515 W. 9th st.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

Rev. ]. B McCrary, returned
home Friday from Springfield ard
is spending the eatige week VIII
his family.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

of November December
payzng that and the strike of
which Ap3
affected the coal output for 1920
of a. 7ol month During the first three months OF
did exceed 26 600 600 II the April figures
the
176 $1,000 decrease of more than IS oo
the the
1920
resulting higher
dandmov
in
There
of
position large volume of COAL If
fail
shortage the pubic
and the railways
standing idle the side tracks of the railways
the Illinois Central System idle
visualize that the country headed for
Immediately coal IN We
the
0 handling traffic other than coal
in
Middle l a sound this warning
c. H. MARKHAM
President Illinois System
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

Wallace Bell, has opened up a
restaurant and Lunch room On 7th
S reet, opposite the Odd Fellow 5
Hall Open day and night.
Barbecued meat specially.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

Ms Lee Belle Tandy went to
Paducah. Ky Sunday on business,
returning Monday at noon
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

VIM Adams. went to Paducah,
tuesday on business connected
with his pool room.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

For prompt Service, Shoe Repairing
e moderate price try Castieman )
Shoe Shop SIS ~ Sth St, aud save
moray
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06
Be Ye Sure Your Sins Will
Find You DUN.

The Ball game Sunday between
Paducah and Metropolis. resulted
in Metropolis being the winner
once again.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

The prayers Of The righteous
avaiIeth much, Bihle.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

Mrs O.bie Maybsry ltit Sat
urday for Clifton, Tenn. and
points in AK.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

Mrs. Mantle Nlselef Aie 81
Ed Mhseler "a nat expected to
i've.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

Ky Theatre They wefe
sased with the show.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

Misses Izora Rodgers. Lofts
Halleek. and Messls Geo Calhoun
and Fed Porter, went to Padueah
atardag to hsar the Smarter set.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

B McCfary. was at his
Apt port Sunday.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

We would ike to see ever
s. S and church Of the Nj Owe
Association represented a State
Convention at Evanston May 10Th.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

hIingo Long, IS much improved
at this writlgs
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

Please allow space in your pa
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

Rev and Mrs Hamilton visit
Rev. Smith Of BrookpoFt last Sun
day afternoon 30 assist IA faily :
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06
Illinois Central System Sounds a WARMING x0f
impending CoaS Shortage


ten the lessons taught by coal shortage Of recent particularly the one 1870
themselves
beginning buy and store coal adequate volume until late IN the year It IS
dealers
begin
be be brough about
As Interstate
prefernty
the handling 0
of
work vitality
last should this The housing and other
delayed
by congestion Of traffic that can be avoided by the immediate movement of
coal
The equipment sufficient handle large
handle
the bulk
years the United
n a as lows
ao
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-06

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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-08
Ancient Weights and Measures.

The earliest mention of weighing is
found in the Bible, and the first re-
corded instance of weighing is that
mentioned in the Book of Genesis
(XXIII, IS, 1G) when Abraham
weighed to Ephron the Hittite, 400
shekels of silver for the field and cave
Of Machpelah. Job prayed to be
weighed in an even balance" and
"just balances, just weights" are
divinely commanded in Leviticus On
the pictured walls of Egyptian pyra-
mids and sepulchral chambers the gods
are frequently portrayed weighing the
souls of the departed in the balance,
so that from the earliest dawn Of
civilization scales appear to have been
in use. Weights and measures in the
more modern sense, are attributed to
Pheidon, tyrant of Argos, S95 B. c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-08
WORLD HAS CHANGED LITTLE
Much Like Those in Vogue in
Our Own Time.

Archeolcgists have uncovered at
Pompeii a barroom singularly reminis-
cent of the heater sort of drinking
places that were to be found in Ameri-
can cities before the days Of pro
hibftion, and they have found the dried
lees Of the liquor in the jars.
The outside walls of the saloon are
covered with appeals to the voters
of the city to "Vote for Iollius for
duumvir." The duumvir was a sort
of Selectman or half mayor, an official
whose powers or perQuisites made the
Office one that was much coveted The
election notices are everywhere to be
found on the walls of POmpeii, usually
I'm red paint, sometimes in black. They
seem to have been the customary
means of notifying the citizens of
nominations that had been made.
The crafts seem to have acted in
place of party caucuses. "The bar
bers nominate Trebius for aedile," says
one placard. "AlI the goldsmiths
nominate G. Cuspius Pansa for aedIle,'
says another. Sometimes a man is
referred to as V. b., which means vir
bonus, or a good man. One is certi-
fed as San honest young man." OF
another it is said that "he will save
the peoples money"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-08
ARE SYMBOLS OF AFFECTION
Nicknames Never Bestowed on Those
Who Prove Unpopular or Are
UnduIy Dignifed.

The selection Of a name for the
baby is a very important matter in
most households, and of course it
should be considered sufficiently to in
sure the poor helpless mite of hui
mainly having a label that it will not
be ashamed to sign the rest Of it's life.
Any good plain English name will do
that. But a matter even more impOr-
tant and not so easily disposed of is
that Of the nickname. What names
will this young person acquire as he
goes through life? That depends
largely on himself and the kind Of as
sOciates he has. The very last thing
to be wished for him is that he should
never be niclInamed. Usually the
only people who are never nicknamed
are either very unpopular Or very dig
nifed, though there are exceptions.
But the nickname is a sort of express
sion of affection, and those who ac-
emulate many as they go through life
should regard them as insignia Of
friendship and hence of honor The
final word ON nicknames was written
many years ago by Oliver Wendell
Holmes:
When fades at length our lingering day,
Who cares what pompous tombstones
say?
Read on the hearts that love us still,
Alle jacet Joe; hic jacet Bill"
Ohio State Journal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-08
"FREAK" EDITIONS OF BIBLE
On Account of Their Peculiar Errors
Some of Them Are Worth Con-
siderable Money.

Several examples of ''freak" edi-
lions of the Bible recently came under
the auctiOneer's hammer in London. :.
One of the most remarkable is known
as the 'Big Bible" In this, the con-
text of the Ninety-first Psalm runs
"Thou shalt not be afrayed for eny
bugges by night" in medic
val times, meaning nightmares and
other terrOrs
Another curious example in the col
lection is the "Treacle Bible" in
which the passage, Jeremiah 1922,
reads: "There is no more triacle at
Gylead." The "Murderers Bible"
takes it's title from an error in the
translation of Jude, verse s, which in
the Authorized Version runs: ""These-
are murmurers, complainers :" while a
curious misprint in the Beatitudes ::
BLESSED are the place-makers," gave
rise to one set of Bibles being known,
as the "Place-makers" edition.
Altogether there are no fewer than
ten freak" editions of the great book,
some Of them are of considerable value
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-08
FIT MATE FOR GREAT MAN
Wife of President Monroe Famous on
Two Continents for Her DipIo-
macy and Tact.

Elizabeth Kortright, wife o. James
Monroe, fifth President of the United
States, and Trainer Of the Monroe doc
trine, was in every way suited for the
position of Madame President. Digni-
fed, almost courtly, well educated and
accustomed to the society of states
men, Elizabeth Kortright, when she
married Mr.. Monroe in 1856, was ade-
quately prepared to assume the re-
Sponsibility of her high estate
In 1894, when her husband was sent
as United States minister to France,
Mrs. Monroe accompanied him on this
most important and delicate mission,
and acquitted herself with all the
grace and tact that such a situation
demanded. Again in 1903, when Mr..
Monroe was once more sent to Paris
as the American representative and
consummated the Louisiana purchase,
his wife made her gracious and infu-
entail presence felt in many ways.
And she had power, too, as is testi-
fled to by her intercession in the cause
of Madame de Lafayette, who was
incarcerated in the prison of La Force,
hourly awaiting execution. Mrs Mon
roe, through her tact and diplomacy,
was able to effect the release of the
distinguished FrenchwOman.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-08
RIGHT or Left-Eyed?

Few persons, perhaps, realize that
they are as much right or left-eyed as
they are right or left-handed.
Sit down in q chair and fix your
attention on some object on the other
side of the room. Quickly hold your
finger up right in front of the object,
and instantly shut your eyes. Then,
without moving your head or your fin
ger, open your eyes one at a time. If
when you open your right eye you
find your finger directly in front Of
the object, you are right-eyed. In that
case, you will find your finger very
mucli to the right Of the object when
You open your left eye.
If you are right handed, you will
almost probably find that you are
right-eyed.
This is due to the fact that Of the
two halves of your brain one Is slight
ly more developed than the other. And
the organs and limbs on that side of
your body which is controlled by the
more developed half are able to carry
out your wishes more easily and quick
ly than those of the other side.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-08
DRAWBACK TO HIGH POSITION
Plant of Wife of Famous Statesman
Was That She Was Deprived
of His Company.

Mrs. Gladstone, wife of William e.
Gladstone, prime minister of late-Vic-
torian days, was, in addition to being
an unusually fne-looking woman
always spoken of as 'the handsome
Miss Glynne"-the very essence Of
tact and diplomacy, the typical wife
of statesman, who never said too
much and always enough, and who
guided her distinguished husband with
just the right proportion of firmness
and gentleness.
Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone were mar
ried happily for more than half CEN
fury, and at their golden wedding Mr..
Gladstone paid fitting tribute to her
success as a wife.
words fail me-" he said, Sin ex-
pressing the debt owe my wife in
relation to all the Offices she has
discharged during the long and happy
period Of our conjugal union"
The one drawback to Mrs. Glad
stones complete happiness during her
marriage was the enforced frequent
absence Of her husband. She used to
tel her friends that when Mr. Glad
stone was in office and in London dur
ing the season she considered it a
great treat to be invited to a friends
house to dinner with him. If posi-
bic, she would sit next him at dinner,
'Then," she said, ruefully, sit is at
Beast possible for me to have some
conversation with my husband. 9th
erwise | see nothing of him."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-08
Dumb Animals Pay Taxes.

1t will be surprising to some people
to learn that all income-tax payers
are not human beings, and that some
Of the Canadian governments income
is derived from pet animals whose hui
man owners and benefactors provided
for their future comfort by an endow-
ment. Such is the case at London,
Ont, where several such pets are
annual contributors to the city's cof-
fers. One large dog in that city re-
ceives an annual income that many
small families would appreciate, due
TO the fact that the animals legacy
was a large one and grew from year
to year by the accretionary process.
Gold bonds, deposited in trust, keep
him in comfort and also yield small
return to the city tax Office in income
levy. A beautiful Persian cat, now
sleepily rounding out life of adven-
ture, also receives an income left by
an eccentric master. There is a par
rot, too. All these are contributors,
though some one else has to fill out
the tax form for them. There are
doubtless many such animals in other
countries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-08
JON E S d A l. E

Frank Duncan had business at
Mineral Point Wednesday.
Joseph Rupert and Russell Hughes
of Dodgeville, spent over Sunday
with friends here.
Mrs. Edward P. Ley was Dodge
vile caller Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Uren visited
at the J. E. Harris home Thursday.
Robert and Frank Duncan were
Dodgeville callers Tuesday.
Miss Mary erase spent a few days
last week at Dodgeville.
D. G. Jones had business in Dodge
vile Tuesday.
Edward Ley autoed to Mineral
Point Sunday; he was accompanied
home by his wife, who has been Wis
iting there.
Mrs. D. G. Jones spent last Friday
at the Joe Dobson home near Mineral
Point.
Joe Ley made a trip to Equal
Rights school Monday.
Lyle Kramer is visiting friends in
Milwaukee.
Misses Evalena and Cecilia Ley
spent Friday at Dodgeville.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-08
STRENGTH in TINY Bodies.

Probably the most wonderful feature
Of mosquito is its muscularity, writes
L. E. Eubanks in Our Dumb Animals.
This may seem a ludicrous statement,
but a great surprise awaits anyone
who for the first time examines one of
these insects under a glass. Size for
size, mosquitoes wing muscles are
equal to an eagles. Even on calm
day. a mosquito can fly forty or fifty
miles without halt; and with a help
ing wind three times this distance
The ordinary house fly, too, has aston
fishing wing strength, tests have
shown that when it desires really to
hurry it can "dash" 100 feet in a
second-110 miles an hour straight
away.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-08
Spring Shrubs Blooming in Fall.

The fall blooming of trees and
shrubs which ordinarily bloom only in
the spring, is not an uncommon oc-
currence. However, it is only after
rather unusual growing seasonal con-
ditions that much of it is noted. 1t
is most apt to occur after a dry sum-
.mer followed by fall rains and favor
able growing conditions during Sep
TENDER and October, or perhaps after
trees have been defoliated early in
the season by insects or disease at
tacks. Then they start new growth
in the late summer or early fall.
Usually it weakens the trees or shrubs
somewhat, and they do not produce
quite so much bloom the following
spring.-V. r. Gardner Professor of
Horticulture, University of Missouri.