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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-08-25
WALDWICK.

Mae Uren Of near Hollandale, is
visiting a few days at the George
Harker home this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Terrell and
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cockings motor
ed to Madison Tuesday to the circus.
Joseph Whitford had the misfor-
tune of breaking his arm by falling
from a tree which he was trimming
Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chandler Heath are
visiting their daughter, Mrs. Chris.
Whitford of Mineral Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Burgess, Roy
Rasmussen, Morris and Ted Cant
motored to Madison Tuesday to the
circus.
William Buckingham of Mineral
Point is erecting a new machine shed
at the Jesse L. league farm this
week.
A number from this village motor
ed to Monroe to attend the fair Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Stevens, moth
er and daughter, had the misfortune
of being thrown from their buggy
Thursday while returning from the
fair. DR.. Ridley was called but no
bones were broken.
Mrs. Chas. Harker visited her
daughter, Mrs. Thomas Uren last
week.
A number from here attended the
funeral of the Parkinson brothers
Sunday at Willow Springs.
Mrs. Steven Terrell has been taken
to the st. Joseph's hospital for treat
ments
Mrs. Lizzie Buckston of Benton,
is visiting relatives here.
Grandma Uren is very sick at this
writing.
Misses Mildred and Gertrude Bell
of Shullsburg is visiting at the Har-
ker homes this week.
w. j. Tomlin and family of Madi-
son are visiting relatives here
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-08-25
HIGH COST OF Stops
Fancy Prices Paid for Beverages
Unfit to Drink.
BY EDGAR TAYLOR wHEELock,

BY EDGAR TAYLOR WHEELOcK.
Copyright. 1921. American Press League.)
A woman who conducts a bath es-
adjustment recently found one of her
customers dead in a tub. The pa
tient had been there before as her
practical protest against the pro-
hibition law frequently resulted in Sc
rious consequences.
Not an Uncommon Incident.
Naturally the good woman who ran
the establishment was panic stricken
until she was treasured by an officer
detailed on the case who told her that
it was one Of the regular jobs Of the
police to take dead people, victims OF
alcohol poisoning, OUT of bath estab-
lishments. This sort of thing hap
pens every week. he said.
Leaving out Of consideration the
moral side of this situation, how about
the waste of money incidental to the
illicit liquor traffic?
Beer at any price up to 80 cents;
common whisky at 81 drink; ginger
70 cents; bootleg poison (the kind that
leads to death in a bathtub) any price
the peddler can get
What Genuine Whisky Costs.
The average price for real whisky
legally purchased is So pint,
cheaper quality being sold at $3.50,
while seyen-year-old whisky brings 81,
as a rule. There is a pretense that
liquor sold on physicians prescrip-
tons is used for medicinal pur-
more than per cent so sold is ac-
tually used for that purpose would
be- reckless gambler.
1t would be foolish to even hazard
guess as to the amount of money
annually wasted in this way, but the
profits in the business are attractive
enough to induce a large army Of
violatOrs to take the risk Of jail SEN
fences in order to win the prizes held
out to lawbreakers
Should Be Used to Build Homes.
One does not need to be statis-
teal sharp to know that if all the
money wasted in ''the pursuit of hap
piness" through the medium of booze
and the multitudinous varieties Of
Stops known as home brew, moon
shine, ETC., were deposited in savings
banks and used as a foundation for
h0me-building or lncOme-earnlng
securities, there would be less eco
nOmic unrest in this country.
Three million new dwellings are
needed to restore the pre-war average
of 115 families per 100 houses.
This phase of the subject is re-
spectfully referred to individuals and
communities that are now hostile or
Indifferent to law enforcement SO far
as it applies to the liquor traffic.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-08-25
PLEASANT VIEW.

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Cant and son
Robert, Mr.. and Mrs. Raleigh James,
Lynn and Merle Terrill attended
Ringing circus in Madison last Tues
day.
Miss Cleo Rohr of Dodgeville, has
been engaged to teach BROAD View
school for the coming year.
Mrs. Everett Thomas and little
daughter spent a few days recently
at the Thomas home in Dodgeville.
Mrs. r. J. Benson was called to
Chicago last week by the death of a
friend.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Proctor and
children have gone to Neilsville for a
two weeks visit. 8
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Dunn and son
Robert of Rewey, and Miss Gwendo-
line Case of Chicago, spent Sunday
at the Charles Dunn home.
Mrs. Raleigh James and son spent
Sunday at the Henry Terrill home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-08-25
CROSS EYED REASONING
Some Degree of Financial indie
pendenCe Is Necessary.
BY EDGAR TAYLOR WHEELOCK

BY EDGAR TAYLOR WHEELOCK.
copyright. 1921, American Press League.)
Every man and woman in this
country should keep in mind, and ev-
cry child should be taught, the wis
dom of striving to attain some meas
ure of financial independence.
1t is a lack of understanding of this
necessity which inspires certain men
tally crOSs-eyed people to protest
against the cultivation of the thrift
spirit Here is a fair sample of their
peculiar philosophy:
Mechanically Sound;, Economically
Rotten.
Most people don't realize that if every
body cut down their daily expenses even
one-fifth it would require one-fifth less work
to supply their wants. In other words they
would throw few million people out Of
work. Think it over and you have the key
to the present depression. People are thrift
mad, and, like other forms of insanity, it
will take some time to it's course"
The same individuals who counsel
us to spend our earnings freely in or
der that work may be provided for
others will pull long faces whenever
attention is called to the unequal dis
tribution of wealth.
What They Actually Propose.
In effect, their proposition is that
Jones who earns $50 a week, and may,
by practicing economy, support his
$40. He must pay more rent or spend
it on choice cuts. of meat, fancy gro
ceries, more and better clothing, mo-
vies, monographs with the latest jazz
records, etc.
Their understanding is that Jones
money will pass along from hand to
hand until it finds some wage Garner
who in turn, will start it on another
journey. Meanwhile all wage earners
practicing the principles of the free
spending philosophers will be dancing
on slack wires above the rapids Of
actual want.
What Jones Purposes Doing.
But it may be Jones purpose TO
save his earnings until he can make
the first payment on a home. In that
way he will be able to give employ
ment direct to men engaged in build
ing the home.
Second: He may conclude to use
his savings to establish himself. in an
independent business or trade which
he understands. In that case he will
become an employer and pay wages at
first hand.
Third: He may invest his savings
in the securities Of firmly estab-
lished industrial enterprise. In this
case, too, his savings will furnish en-
ployment for wage earners..
If more workers would follow Jones'
example there would soon be a more
equal distribution of wealth and less
social unrest.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-08-25
slavs Copy American Ways.

American methods in social, educa-
tional and recreational work are being
adopted by the new republic Of CzechO-
Slovakia, the people Of which have
quickly adapted themselves to our
leadership and training, according to
Miss Eleanor Prudden, director OF the
work Of the Young Women's Christian
association in Czecho-Slovakia. Miss
Prudden recently returned to America
for a short leave Of absence.
Upon the invitation of the Czecho-
Slovak government, the Young Wom-
ems Christian association, in some In
stances jointly with the Young Mems
Christian association, for the last year
has been conducting demonstration
work to develop native leadership,
said Miss Prudden. The association
will be able to withdraw early in 1877,
as arranged in advance, leaving its
established program intact for perma-
nent development.-New York Times.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-08-25
THE WEARY WAY
Daily Becoming Less WearisOme to
Many i'm Mineral Point.

With a back that aches all day,
With rest disturbed at night,
Annoying urinary disorders,
IT'S a weary way, indeed.
Doan's Kidney Pills are especially
for kidney trouble Ask your neigh
Dor!
Are endorsed by Mineral Point cit
liens.
Mrs. L. M. Dunn, 200 Clowney ST.,
Mineral Point, says: Il had been
subject to kidney trouble since. girl
hood and my back would ache stead
lily for weeks at time. | had felt
tired and drowsY and my head ached
and a heavy feeling. My kidneys
were not acting regular and l had no
appetite. | read about Doan's Kid
ney Pills being so good and sent to
PrideauX & Bliss Drug Store and got
four boxes. After using them my
trouble disappeared and | have felt
better ever since. | take pleasure in
recommending Doan's.
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-g get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Dunn had. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Mfrs, Buffalo, n. Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-08-25
White Smoke Screen Thicker.
Than Black.

A white smoke screen, more dense
and impenetrable to vision than any
smoke, screen yet invented, was dem
onstrated at Camp Meade for mem
bers Of the reserve officers training
camp. 1t is new invention, the Sc
cret of which is being guarded close
ly by chemists and army officers di-
recting its use. When the smoke
candles were lighted, instead of
black clouds rising, as they had seen
in France, the reserve officers were
surprised by the white clouds which
rose, so dense they seemed almost
solid
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-08-25
Watch for Dying Trees.

People are willing to let a tree
starve to DEATH but when 1t comes to
letting an animal starve, it is an en-
tirely different thing. They either
feed or kill the animal. Why not be
as humane to the tree and cut 1t down
to end the slow death?
A tree does not show starvation as
much as an animal, but as soon as IL
shows lack of vitality 1t should arouse
suspicion on the part OF the owner
and he should ascertain the cause,
taking steps to remedy it or else cut
down the tree.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-08-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Powell have
returned to Neillsville, after spend
ing two weeks hear.
Mrs. Jane Dunn spent the past
week at the r. J. Benson home.
r. j. Benson spent few days re-
Gently in Chicago.
Miss Berenice Laverty spent last
week at the Palzkill home west of
town.
Miss. LaVon Pellew of DOdgeville,
spent last week with Miss Thelma
PottertOn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-08-25

1t pays to advertise. Try the Want
Column and see for yourself.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-08-25
COT SMALL FEES
Noted Lecturers Certainly Not
0verpaid for Services.
John B. Cough, for Instance, Is Said %
Have Received the Huge Sum
Of ST for One Evening.

II wonder what Charlie Chaplin or
some other famous parsonage of the
stage or screen would say If he were
offered II bushels of potatoes or
ham for an evenings work?"
1t was the old crouch himself, speak
ing to fellow worker during the
lunch hour in a busy downtown Office,
according to the Chicago Daily News.
The old crouch had just finished read
ing an article in which present-day
salaries of stage and screen stars were
spoken of, and II might be said that
the reading of this bit of news GER
tainly did not tend to brighten up his
gloomy disposition the least bit.
But the fact remains that people
equally as we'll known in their day
worked an evening for potatoes, ham
and other trifling amounts. for the old
crouch himself said he knew 1t to be
a fact. One of his co-workers asked
to be shown and he was.
In the good old lyceum days back
in 1852, when John B. Cough was in
his prime, it is disclosed that he re-
ceived about 81 lecture. each lecture
taking about three hours
And it can be seen from files or
newspapers that once at Andover,
N. H., those responsible for the lecture
paid Mr.. Cough with a ham instead
of with currency, and the speaker was
apparently satisfied with this fee.
Ralph Waldo Emerson, who was one
Of the shining stars of the lecture
world during his day, was glad to &C
cept S. as payment for an evening,
while the old crouch pointed out that
one time Henry Ward Beecher was
paid u bushels Of potatoes for an
evening Of his time.
According to the records, 1t was In
1859 when the cost Of lecturers started
to rise. During that year the Salem
lyceum astounded the people of that
community by paying Daniel webster
500 for a two-hour talk, and 1t
created a mild sensation.
This doubtless started something"
for after that prices continued to rise.
In the 7O's Mark Twain held out for
and received $500 night.
Then Beecher, taking his cue from
Twain, became holdout and he con-
tinued to hold out until the ante for
one night of his services had been
raised to $1,000, this being the very
first $1,000 fee ever paid lecturer
in this or any other country.
Major Pond, accepting the $1,OOO
mark, later contracted with Henry M.
Stanley for a series of 100 lectures,
agreeing to pay him 100000 for
them. The major did not lose any
money on this in spite of the fact that
every other promoter in the country
was convinced of the fact that he han
become weak-minded in his advanced
years. The fact that the first OF this
series of lectures given in New York
netted $1,000 proved that the major
was not so wrong after all.
'Its not right" the old crouch con-
tinued. "Here we work hard week
after week for 4 small pittance and
these lecturers, actors, fighters and
ball players get thousands Of dollars
for few hours of fun. There ought
to be a law against it."
About that time the lunch period
ended. much to the delight of the 9TH
er workers, who were trying to relax
and who could not because Of the old
crouch and his wailing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-08-25

Returning home from the dentists
office where he had gone to have a
loose tooth drawn, little Raymond re
ported as follows: 1.-The doctor told
me fore he began that if I cried or
screamed it would cost me a dollar,
but if | was a good boy it would be
only fifty cents" did you scream?'
his mother asked. "How could I?''
answered Raymond, you only gave
me fifty cents
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-08-25

Five South American republics
Brazil, Chile, Argentine, Columbia,
and Peru-were represented by six
teen students at the University of
Wisconsin this year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-08-25
A Hurry Call.

SIR Phillip Sassoon, who Is now
LLOYD Georges secretary, was former
" the secretary of Sir Douglas Haig,
from whom he received the follow
ing telegram last Easter day:
"Christ is risen. May want sec
retary."-From Europe Nouvelle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-08-25
Lonn lime AaoI

Jud Tunkins says he can remember
when every home had a picture OF a
soldier or a Statesman in the parlor.
instead of the photographs of q mo-
tion picture star.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-08-25
To See What's Inside

In giving little Willie a present You
can greatly facilitate matters by also
presenting him with hammer with
which to break it.-Philadelphi Pub
lie Ledger.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-08-25

Exactly 1916 degrees have been
conferred by the University of Wis
consin according to the new alumni
directory.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-08-25
Platinum Lonu known

The existence Of platinum was first
made known in Europe by Antonio de
Ulloa in 1886. 1t was first de-
scribed by Watson in Philosophical
Transactions of 1850.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-31

the drilling in of this well. Two months ago the trustees decided to abandon the lease and count the hole dry, but one of the trustees, ". Blanks, would not agree to give up. He insisted on going deeper and ad- vised all parties interested that if they would only pay his board that he would come from York Ala, here and give the well his attention. Mir. Blanks is in his 7Oth year, but very active. and during the past so days made very rapid progress culminating in his success last night with good producing well. The old gentleman is receiving the congratulations of his associates and friends this morning he is highly regarded by the oil fra ternity here and will continue in ac- tive charge of field operations for the company.
 Birmingham man, Leander Poole, of the postoffice department is in- terested in Sumter Oil and Gas com pany, and also in the Taylor lease, on which a fine well was brought in Saturday, making more than 200 bar rels and shooting over the derrick. |, blocks cut up by Pittsburg people and it is understood that acreage is nov worth around $1,000 per acre and that Mir. Poole has declined that offer for the interest that he and his associates have in the lease. It is stated that they will continue drilling campaign and sell their production.
 T. o. Vaughan, secretary of the Truck Growers association of Cuba, Ala, is another man who has profited by recent developments, as he owns outright a 40-acre lease adjoining the completed Duncan No. 1 of the Sumter Oil and Gas and is also heavily in- terested in the Taylor lease.
 Rapid development Is under way in the Rockfield section of the field. where another former Birmingham man. F.. M. Barber, has made some fortunate investments.
 The Sinclair oil company, one of the big guns in the field, have not com pleted their we'll on lease adjoining the Sumter but are making good head way and expect completion within the next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-31
Al Cupid's Coll
 By MAY CHRISTIE
Copyright. ls2r by the Mcclure Newspaper syndiea,.
LXII.- Confession.

He wears it as ;he other did--on d string of some sort round his neck"
 "OhF' breathed Eve, round-eyed with astonishment. Then Dick Calar- din must be really frightful1y rich? A deep regret seized her that she hadn't found this interesting fact out sooner, before shed let her affections stray.
 vandaveer read the damsel like 4 book.
 You're regrettng that you didn't eaptivate Calardin, aren't you?" he hrutally remarked Well, Eve, it's not too late now, my dearp'
 You want to give me up?"
 "Oh, no--not that Now. Eve. listen. By rights that diamond ought to be- long to me. For all we know, Di2k Calardin stole 1t from the dying mil lionaire! He hasn't half the claim to it that l havel Why, Ofor months | hung around the old man, catering to his every whim, enduring his insuffer- able yarns about himself, his egotism --all because he hinted that the dia- mond would be mine some dayl
 And then, on his death bed. he played this dirty trick on me! He gave it to a comparative stranger, who hadn't done one-tenth as much as I had done!
 "D'you follow me? Ethically that diamond should be mine! And I in- tend to get it, tool"
 Eyes blue eyes widened.
 But how? Not robbery?"
 "Taking what is rightfully one's own Is certainly not robbery! Eve, I'm determined to get that stone by hook or crook! And--I want your help. This is where our partnership comes in!'
 What do you wish me to do, Ju- iian?' Eyes tones were rather awe struck.
 "Bamboozle Dlck The Samson and Delilah act!'
 "But--Julian--you yourself assure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-31
SUMTER FOUNTAINS BRING IN NEW WELL IN KENTUCKY FIELD
Number of AIabamianS Are h. terested In Work In Prog reSS Near Bowling
 Green

Bowling Green. Ky, May So.--tSpe- ---cial)--The Sumter oil and Gas com pany, composed for the most part of people from Sumter county, Ala, brought in their No. Duncan on their S0-acre lease on the Morgantown pike yesterday. The well was shot with 50 quarts of nitroglycerin and Is now ready for the pump and will easily make better than 20 barrels.
 rather unusual incident attended
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-31

me that he cares for Mary Drewr
 "Confound the Drew girl. You can make him change! You're deucedly attractive. Eve. When you lay your self out to charm
 DO you want me to steal the dia-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-31
lCopvrlght. 1q21. bY the MoClure

CCopyrlght. 1921. by the Mcclure
 Newspaper Syndicate)
 Where Eve Rochester and Julian Vandaveer were concerned the course of true love did run smooth-if ohe could catalogue Julian's tepid feeling for that damsel under such title!
 Eve. on her side, was really now ln- fatuated with the man.
 Arrived in New York, they lunched together in the grillroom of a hote. restaurant.
 With Julian sitting opposite her Eve was immensely happy. "Jove! You look stunning Eve!' re- marked that gentleman. casting kill ing ogle at his little vis-a-vis. You've got all the other women beaten-hon- estly you have"
 This was sheerest music in Ewes ears.
 You flatterers' She leaned across the little table and touched his hand caressingly. "Dyou really mean all that you say to meT'
 50 much so that I'm going to prove it."s remarked Julian. But, after ail Eve, I want to come to a definite un- derstanding with you. Are we en- gaged-or are we not" If believe we are" stammered the girl her usual pertness and apiomb temporarily deserting her under tine influence of the gentle passion" That's to, say, I'll speak to my guar dian-or perhaps you will
 Indeed, we'll do nothing of the sort" responded Julian sharply. Its much too soon yet for announcement of that kind. It's like this, dear"-he ratted her hand condescendingly- there's no good rushing things. My position isn't strong enough with your guardian yet. Why, he scarcely knows me. Moreover''--he scrutlnized Eve closely--'I want you to encourage FAnd I'm going to tell you what that reason is"
 But IT like you--and not stupid young Calardin" protested Eve, d flush of hurt pride and annoyance on her cheeks, What do you mean, Ju- liap?"
 We're privately engaged-and our partnership commences from now on," came back the answer. And so, Eve, I'm going to confide in you. Mind you, I'll expect you to do the same by me-"
 Indeed willw said Eve, immensely flattered. She was toying with a piece of sole, and lowered her eyes dis ereetly to her plate, so that Julianss train of though might not be dis turbed by too close scrutiny of his countenance.
 1 Well, young Calardin did me out of whole heap of money, once upon a time. It was out in Kimberley sev- eral years ago. There was an old mil lionaire chap who was awfully keen cn me. He had diamond that he all l ways carried on him-and 1 know that he intended it to be mine one day Several times he'd practically told me so.'
 | Julian paused for breath. Then he proceeded.
 Dick Calardin rendered the old boy some service. It wasn't any more than any other fellow would have done had he been on the spot. The old boy had met with riding accident, and Ca1ar- din was with him when he died--try- ing to make his last moments easier, or something of that sort. Anyhow l the old man gave him the present of this pet diamond--the very diamond that l always thought would re my owni"
 "And-and has he got 1t now?" in- terrupted Eve, consid erably interested He has, indeed. 1 think he looks upon it as a sort of mascot-much as | the old Kimberley diamond king did!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-31

nnond from hiin?' cut in EvG biuntly.
 "Hushl Don't speak so loudl Be- sides. l wouldn't put it just ike that tell you that the diamond Is by rights my own"
 Tomorrow: The Clutching Hand"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-31

Among the creatures that weep the most easily are the ruminants. All hunt ers know that the stag weeps, and the giraffe Is not less sensitive, and regards with fearful eyes the hunter who has
 wounded it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-31
FLOOD RESOLUTION SEEMS DOOMED TO FAILURE

Washington, May 30.-(Speciai) The Flood resolution, calling on the Secretary of State to declare whether or not Colonel Harvey was speaking