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New Britain herald., 1921-09-06

pendence and the defender of liber- ty in the dark days of 1914.
 As one to whom it was given to be within sound at the first Marne and to witness America battling for the common cause of liberty on the same hallowed ground where years later I feel the assurance that these two sisters in freedom whose hands stretch out to each other across the Atlantic will continue in the future as in the past to find ways to safe guard the liberties common to them both; and in contemplating the splen- did strides which France is making in rising from the ruins of invasion I find the certainty that her virile and courageous people will continue to be worthy champions of that great cauSe.'
 Speaks of U. s. Aims.
 Similarly nearly 150 years after, these United States, grown to a na- ton of more than 1O0,000,000 free men, women and children, disclaim- ing any material advantages for them selves, sent armies of their youth and gave largely of their wealth, that lib- erty and that freedom which Lafay- cite cherished and espoused should be assured to France. We are pleased to believe and we know that these armies took no mean part in se- curing that ultimate victory by which the integrity of France and human rights were preserved. By their prowess, their dauntless courage and their resolute valor, they checked the German advance at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood in the second battle of the Marne and started that memor- able retreat of the German hordes which a few months later ended in final defeat.
 The friendly and cordial relations which exist between the United States and France do not rest upon mere sentimentality or selfish interests; but rather are they built on the firm foundation of historic mutual service which cannot be shaken"
New Britain herald., 1921-09-06

Ty there has been insufficient fermen- tntion of the grapes after they are pressed and sometimes putrefaction has started. Slch wine will contain about 2 to 9 percent of alcohol.
 Most whiskies contain 40 to 50 per cent of alcohol. Scotch whiskey has less alcohol than the other whiskies. We have found small quantities of ere osote in some of the artoficial Scotch whiskies that have been seized. The creosote is put in to initiate the peat smoke flavor of the genuine article.
 The making of homemade grape juice is dangerous from the stand point of the Volstead Act unless pre- cautions are taken to prevent fer mentation and the consequent pro duction of alcohol. The best way is to sterilize the grapes by pouring hot water over them or by boiling the juice. There is a wild yeast present on the grapes and floating in the air at grape picking time and it is the wild yeast that starts the fermenta- tion."
 The governent chemists have even tested Chinese wine or ngkapy to de- tcrmine if it was suita ble for human consumption. A large quantity of the wine consigned to Chinese merchants was held up by the customs officials on the ground that it smelled so bad it was not fit for human consumpt The governments chemists found the wine was made from rice spirits and n decoction of herbs. They said it was all right for Chinese medicinal purposes so it was allowed to be Or ought in
New Britain herald., 1921-09-06
LAFAYETTE-MARNE
 DAY IS OBSERVED
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made even safer for all time their life's work which was American inde- pendence and Franco-American n friendship. The Marne and Verdun, Chateau Thierry and Saint Mihiel-it is impossible to imagne what could put them in jeopardy. Woe to any who try. Blessings to all participators in our faith.'
 Marshall Foch cabled that the double anniversary was a reminder of the mighty bonds which will ever united our two countries
 Secretary Hughes Message.
 Secretary Hughes said:
 ''I deem it most fitting that there should be associated with this cele- bration the observance of the anni- versary of the first battle of the Marne, for through that battle, turn ing seemingly irretrievable, retreat into a magnificent victory, the preser- vation of those great principles of human liberty and rights which La fayette cherished was ultimately as- sured.
 Tt s further gratifying that in this celebration the friendship and good will which we entertain for France will be appropriately emphasized. The relations between the two coun- tries are built on a solid foundation of service and of mutual helpfulness in the case of free institutions"
 Cable From Hcrrick.
 Ambassador Herrick cabled:
 Lafayette and the Marne are names inscribed forever on our ban ner, on the banner of France and on the hearts of our citizens and hers.
 We rejoice that we stood beside France for liberty at the second Marne and gratefully acknowledge our in debtedness to Lafayette and to France, our ally in the war for our inde-
New Britain herald., 1921-09-06

German labor in the metal working trades costs about one-siXth that of the United States.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-01-27
JOSeDh Richards

Joseph Richards, son Of John and
Elizabeth Richards, was born in Hln-
eral Point, Wis. Jan. 18, 1847 and
died Saturday, Jan. %, 1921. He
lived here all of his life and followed
farming as a life work until 1894.
His father and mother, two sisters
and two brothers proceeded hin, in
death.
He leaves two brothers, George
and Edward and many near relatives
and friends to mourn their loss.
In recent years he made his home
with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Grange,
Mrs Grange being his niece. They,
with many others will miss him
greatly.
Funeral services were held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Grange Tuesday at 2 p. m. cond
ted by Rev. Birrelf of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. Burial in Grace
land Cemetery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-01-27
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
McNeilI-ZWicker

Miss Minerva Jane McNeill and
VIM. Edward Zwicker were married
January 10Th, Wednesday of this
week, in Madison, Wisconsin. Mr..
Zwicker, better known as "Ned", is
a home boy, having been born here
and having spent most Of his life
IN this city. He is at present, part
owner of The Richland Center Tire
Repair Company, and recognized as
progressive young business man.
Miss McNeill has been a resident of
Richland Center for the past year,
having come here from her home in
Mineral Point.
The young couple will establish a
home in this city and are wished
we'll on their way to long and
happy welded life by many friends
and acquaintances.- Richland Coun-
ty Rustic.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-01-27
John FerreH

John Ferrell was born in Cornwall,
England June 20, f841, and died at
his home in the town of Mineral
Point Jan. 10, 1921, aged 70 years,
6 months and 20 days. He came
with his parents to America when he
was burt boy Of seven years. For a
few years they resided in Penn;
from there they moved to Michigan
near Lake Superior, and from there
they came to Wisconsin, where he
engaged in farming and spent the
remainder of his life.
He was united in marriage to Miss
Laura Leavitt April 27, 1868. To
this union seven children we're born
four having died in infancy, and
William H., the eldest son, died three
years ago, which leaves two sons,
Frank and Elmer with their mother
to mourn the loss of a devoted hus
band and loving father, also one
grandson Freeman G.. FerreH of Min
eral Point and a niece Mrs. William
T. Short of Waldwick, also two
brothers Stephen and Samuel Ferrell
of Waldwick and one sister Mrs.
William Tamblyn of S. Dakota.
Mr.. Ferrell was man of good
habits, a lover of home and a chris
t;on He wac mnmhor of the M F.
Church and was worthy of the high
est esteem of his neighbors and
friends. For the past few years he
has been failing in health, yet thru
it all he never has lost faith in his
God. The end came quietly and he
passed to his reward Jan. 10, 1921.
Funeral services were conducted at
the home and continued at the M. E.
Church, where a funeral sermon was
delivered by r ev. J. r. Lindsey,
after which the remains were taken
to the Waldwick Cemetery and lad
to rest in the family lot. The mourn
ing family have the warm sympathy
of their many friends in their sorrow
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere
thanks to those who so kindly assis-
ted us during the illness and death
of our beloved husband and father.
MRS. JOHN FERRELL and Family.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-01-27

ever seen.
Of course, coming from the Dun
bar office, they would have to be
good, because Mr.. Dunbar has a rep
utation for staging nothing but the
best His vaudeville offerings are
eagerly accepted on the Orpheum ana
Keith circuits The Hussars are d.
rect from the later circuit and are
booked to go back in a few weeks.
They have played all the Orpheum
theatres three times and have ap-
peared in the Keith houses twice,
which is quite an enviable record.
And now they are coming to Min
eral Point and propose to give the
same show they put on in Chicago,
Philadelphia and New York.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-01-27
GOOD ELECTRIC LIGHT SERVICE''

Everyone is interested in good
light and power service for nearly
all of our residences and stores are
lighted by electricity. The streets
of our city are likewise lighted in the
same manner. The management
and each employee of the Public
Service Company is vitally interes-
ted that every citizen gets good and
continuous service for all have GER
tain pride in their work.
Power is carried into the city on
so-called transmission lines, having
a pressure of some $4,000 volts.
A broken or cracked insulator or a
limb of tree up against a wire will
cause the failure of this transmits
sion line because of the high voltage
condition. This means that we are
all without light in case such con-
dition occurs. The transmission line
must be kept to the highest point Of
efficiency and to do this, the Public
Service Company employs a patrol
man who goes over the line minutely
MINERAL POIl
IN r T
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-01-27
Free Scholarship

have a. scholarship with the In
ternational Correspondence Schools
in Electrical Engineering which
wish to assign to some worthy young
person of this community who has
no other means or opportunity for
obtaining this education and who
will furnish me satisfactory assur-
ance that he will fully complete the
studies and qualify for a diploma.
This includes complete instruction
on all lesson papers.
Young ladies may apply and il ac-
cepted instead of some boy, the
course may be changed to one more
suited to her needs. ! have paid
cash for the. course and propose to
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-01-27

of great agricultural and allied en-
terprises, have beer invited to par
ticipate in this conference.
'tAs result of the active partic-
ipation of these men, and that of
the leaders of the various enterprises
within our own state, it is hoped
that a two-fold result will be
achieved:
First, that out of this conference
may come a state wide recognition
of the essentials of a sound and con-
structive agricultural policy for our
state.
Second, that such policy may be
sufficiently sound broad and con-
structive to permit of adoption to a
wider field and in the end may point
the way to a solution of some of the
marketing problems of the nation"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-01-27
ENTERED INTO REST
William Nj. Pesch

Mr.. and Mrs. William Pesch, former
Mr.. and Mrs. William Persch former
residents of this city, died in Chica-
go Friday, Jan. 21, 1921, aged 53
years. The funeral took place from
his home, 336 w. 59th ST. Tuesday
morning with services in ST. Martins S
Church. Interment in st. Mary's
Cemetery.
Deceased is survived by one sister
Miss Gertrude Pesch and one broth
er Edward Pesch, who deeply mourn
their loss
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-01-27
LEGISLATORS Paw

Milwaukee Journal The members
of the Wisconsin legislature who
have asked the attorney general
whether they can pay themselves
$500 a year, in addition to their
regular salaries, on the ground that
they serve on legislative committees,
have peculiar idea of the fitness of
things. There is no question that
the meager salary Wisconsin pays
its legislators is a disgrace to the
state. 1t is bid for incompetency
and dishonesty, an invitation to var
ious forms of petty graft through
perquisites. But the constitution
provides what legislative salaries
shall be and the only proper way to
increase salaries is to change the
constitution. The salary of legis-
lator is $500 and serving on COM
mittees is part of his work as leg
is lator. To try to evade popular
will by such back-door proceeding,
as that proposed, is an example
which will not inspire respect for
the laws of the legislature makes
nor confidence in the honesty of pur-
pose of its members. The people
undoubtedly were wrong, but the
remedy for their mistake is not
trickery on the part of their repre-
sentatives.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-01-27
SOCIAL WELFARE WORK
Impressions Received While Attending the Social Welfare
Conference at Plattevile Last Week

Conference at Plattevlle Last Week
To the Editor The social Welfare Work
conducted under the supervision the Extension Division of the
University of Wisconsin,
The conference held the interest of the three
Grant Iowa Lafayette and number of delegates
present who showed by their close attention their deep interest
the proceedings :
During the stay of the writer the principal questions
team work. in handling the various propositions that
under the supervision united charities church and educational
work
"Chd Welfare" "Iome Building and Juvenile Delinquency
the subjects under discussion Thursday evening and Friday
Among the speakers the above subjects Miss Mary
Mcdowell of Chicago Mrs Catherine Van Wyck and FIR McEvoy
of Milwaukee, of whom associated with charity work and
Juvenile delinquency
The presented found the larger cities and
the remedies suggested be applicable when found
Yet smaller not free from the conditions
prevailing the larger Cities and for this at least
suggested for larger cities could be utilized to good
advantage in the small town.
Even city of Mineral Point Social Welfare organization
would be advantageous and with the cooperation o people
could be worked out in that would not be oppressive
those whom might strive direct either social business
way
The writer has in mind institutions stand
supervision For instance dance halls The that there
dscorsed perhaps should better have called it Jazz Noienot
music Movies In spite Of the careful selection made by the
management subject to criticism and should be rejected
Public Places according to floating reports have side lines that
might be better eliminated Dark lighted black
alleys vacated interested in building and
stronger and womanood for the future supervision
along line Of Social Welfare family building organized
in city,
In spite parental religious instruction. educational
work. standards sometimes forgotten cast aside when
should be maintained.
How might ask wrong conditions to be corrected?
the Social Welfare Conference believe that eam Work. of
people will be able to unfavorabe that prevail
in any community.
Most people be interested in
the price of cattle and hogs goods
the people be interested they
good time than almost anything else. Is it almost that
should become interested the Human Crop the
commercial crop? Our boys and girls of today who
and OF tomorrow whom will rest the welfare
the support of Church and the responsibility
youth should be guided to the higher ideals of life.
In conclusion ask the question: Are satisfied with prevail
ing conditions should together plan by
which might have team work. Social work. that would
make for better homes and better living. CITIZEN
The Democrat suggests that local Social organization
be formed to do helpful work line with suggestions
Having learned our duty let us act what we know.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-01-27
DUNBAR'S WHITE HUSSARS
At the Municipal Theatre
Wednesday, February 2

If you want to hear something
new and novel in the vaudeville line
drop into the Municipal Theatre
when Ralph Dunbar's White Hussars
come Wednesday, February End.
The Hussars put on the entire
show and it's big hit from start to
finish. The boys, host of them, at
tired in handsome white military u
informs play band jazz, sing the
songs you like and are natural born
comedians. Their act is one that is
entirely different from any you have
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-01-27

once each week, looking for any
condition that might cause a failure
in this line. Even then, we are not
always able to avoid outages.
We respectfully request the pablic
to assist us in the maintenance of
continuous electric lighting service.
We would thank any one to notify
us of a broken Or cracked insulator
that they may happen to notice. This
condition can be determined by a
Kissing sound which eminates from
the faulty condition, The same is
true of branches of trees that may
rub against our wires. Anyone cut
ting trees near enough to our trans
mission lines to cause damage by
falling of the trees on the wire
should call the Office. We will glad
ly furnish help to direct the falling
of the tree away from the wires.
We are making this request for
the Public's benefit and we ask the
public's cooperation in this very m
portant matter.
T PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY.
EEFE, Division Superintendent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-01-27
GiIbank-ShOckley

A very pretty wedding was solem-
nized at the University M. E. Church
parlors, Madison, Wis. on Wednesday
January 19 when Miss Lula Gilbank
of Waldwick became the wife OF Mr..
Cecil Shockley of Fayette, the Rev.
Edward w. Brakeman officiating.
The attendants were Miss Elgie
Tomlin of Madison and Mr.. Merle
vanMatre of Darlington. After the
ceremony the bridal party returned
to the home of Mr. and Mrs. w. J..
Tomlin, 1921 w. Johnson St., where
they partook of a three course din
ner.
The bride wore a dress of copen-
hagen blue crepe de chine trimmed
with gold beads and the bridesmaid
was also dressed in blue crepe de
chine. The groom and best man
wore suits of blue serge. The room
was decorated in appropriate colors.
Nathan Benedict of Darlington a
friend of the young couple, was one
of the invited guests.
The bride is the only daughter of
Mrs. Belle Gilbank and the groom is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley
Shockley Both young people are
we'll known and are highly esteemed
by all their acquaintance. Their
many friends extend hearty congrat-
ulations for a happy welded life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-01-27
Correction of Error

The Democrat made a mistake in
the advertisement of the Wisconsin
River Power Company last week.
The sentence which read DO you
know that you can get one OF the
checks February 1st, 1927" should
have read and does read now in the.
corrected advertisement, DO yon
know that you can get one Of these
checks February 21st."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-01-27
Sheldon and Collins Auction Sale
February 3, 1921

OUTuSITy q, IO@I
My lease having expired and the
farm rented for cash, the under
signed, will sell at public auction,
without reserve, all the personal
property, consisting of horses, cattle,
brood sows, hay. grain and machin-
cry on premises known as the Shell
don farm located in the town of Will
low Springs, nine miles south of
Mineral Point and six miles north
of Darlington on Highway 62.
SHELDON e COLLINS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-01-27

transfer it free to some one.
Applications received by mail only,
stating age, education, occupation,
reference and address.
Post Office Box No. Z. Mineral
Point, Wisconsin.
L. A. HERRICK
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-01-27
BLAINE CALLS MARKETING
CONFERENCE
Farm Leaders Are Urged to Attend
Meeting at Madison Feb. 4, 1921

Gov. John J. Blaine on Friday is
sued proclamation calling for a
get-together marketing conference to
be held in the Agricultural Hall,
Madison February /. This confer
ence is to continue for ten days. Ag
ricultural leaders from all parts of
the state have urged the Governor to
call this conference declaring that
there is no more important question
for public consideration than that of
providing food and clothing for our
own people at price within the
reach of the consuming masses. This
is the beginning of a movement to
get a nation wide program started
on marketing.
Following is the proclamation of
the Governor:
'There is no more important
question for the public consideration
than that for providing food and
clothing for our own people at
price within the reach of the con-
suming masses, while at the same
time insuring to efficient producer,
manufacturer and distributor, there
of, stimulating returns to labor,
management and capital involved.
Industrial workers of all classes, ac-
lively employed at living wages, con-
stitute large portion of the con-
suming public. For these, loss of
employment means loss of buying
power. Farmers forced to sell their
products at abnormally low prices,
inevitably contract their operations
and loss in production results.
EARN products, and food and
fibre prices must be maintained at
normal levels in equal justice to all
classes of our people.
Burden to State
"The burden of maintaining agri-
cultural production in no small de-
gree falls upon our state. AS a pro-
ducer of canned goods and dairy
products, she ranks first. Within
her borders are to be found many of
the nations chief industries. Her
institutions are sound and her eco
nomic and social life progressive and
healthy. Yet, our commonwealth in
these uncertain times, has need of
the wisest council, the ripest eXper-
ience and the sanest leadership that
can be found within her borders.
To the end that farmers, manufac-
turers, business men and all others
engaged in the transportation and
distribution of products originating
on our farms, may be brought to-
gether to consideration of common
problems of vital interest to all.
Therefore, do /, John J. Blaine,
governor of the state of Wisconsin,
issue this call for get-together mar
ket conference to be held at Agricul-
tural Hall, Madison, beginning Feb.
1, 1921, and continuing for a period
of 10 days
Invite National Leaders
''In complete realization of the fact
that the unsupported action Of sim
gle state, can have but little influence
upon the market problems of the
country as a whole, national leaders
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-01-27
TOLD TO TIE PRINTER

Calvert Spensley, Hamilton, Ber-
muda: We had grand trip here;
weather fine all the way, and the
atmosphere balmy. I cannot wear
an oyercoat when I walk around.
expect to get the home papers on
the next boat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-01-27
HOIInan-Ryan
ty Rustic.

A very quiet wedding was solem-
nized at Galena, Ill., on Saturday,
January Is, 1921, at 5 O'Clock, whvi,
Miss Dorothy Holman, youngest
daughter Of Mrs. Albert Holman, be-
came the wife of Mr.. E. Russell
Ryan, son of Mrs. E. J. Engels, all
of this city.
The young couple are well and
favorably known and highly es-
teemed for their fine characters.
The groom is one of those who ans
wered the call to arms, in the recent
World War, serving 21 months with
che Signal Corps and Air Service
over seas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ryan have the best
wishes of many friends for a happy
welded life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-01-27
Several ladies and gentlemen wei

Several ladies and gentlemen were
pleasantly entertained at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Filing on Fri
day evening, in honor of Mr.. and Mrs
Russell Ryan. The evening was en-
joyably spent in playing games; re-
freshments were served and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ryan received many useful
gifts.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-01-27

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