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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-29
A Place Worth Visiting &
FKoM THE UNIVERSITY Press BULLETIN

during the war, and many farmers
profited thereby, but now all mines
are closed. However, they have left
legacy of no mean value. 1t is IN
the form of great piles of what is
called "mine tailings," the residue
after the extraction of the valuable
metals, and this by-product is being
used to surface the dirt roads. 1t
makes a splendid highway.
In spite of losses on cattle the last
two years, the Mineral Point section
has near it's normal supply. A few
pastures are empty, and some are not
fully stocked, but it is estimated that
the supply is pot more than 10 per
cent short of the number usually
carried To the novice it would ap-
pear that steer feeding is the practi-
cal way to farm" this unusual sect
ion. The labor charge is reduced to
the minimum, and while the steers
can hardly be expected to make mon
ey every year, in view of market
changes, still on the average they
should do well, because by this meth
cd beef is produced with the greatest
economy. And that the business bas
prospered in the past is evidenced by
the usual signs of prosperity.
This is written, following visit to
the Mineral Point country, not mere
1y in an attempt to describe it, which
no words can do, nor to discuss the
economies of the method of product
ion there followed, since the results
speak for themselves, but rather to
urge upon corn belt farmers that
they visit this wonderful section in
the month of June, when the beauty
is at it's height They will find them
selves we'll repaid. 1t is one of the
show places of agriculture in Amer
lea. And the hospitality of the peo-
pie is in keeping with the character
Of the country.-Chicago Daily Drov-
er's Journal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-29

The corn belt farmer would enjoy
a trip to Mineral Point section of
southwestern Wisconsin. Here is
land which one from the hills would
call Every rolling, "and one from the
prairies very hilly"; all covered
with a dense mat of rich bluegrass
underlaid with limestone; abundant
ly shaded and watered; every pasture
carrying its quota of good steers.
Can you imagine it in June? In
every direction landscape Of sur
passing beauty-sleek red and black
steers knee-deep in luXuriant blue
grass against a background of vary
ing shades, from the dark, rich green
of oak leaves to the lighter blue
touched hue of the grass itself.
Never twice alike, yet ever beautiful
and more beautiful, the landscapes
unroll, as hill after hill is mounted
over the winding highways of this
rich pasture land. 1t is the sort of a
country, from Mineral Point, in Iowa
county, east, west and south for sew
eral miles, and north to Dodgeville.
the county seat.
Here is country where little land
changes hands. Most farms have
been in the same family for two or
three generations, and promise to
continue so. And the same is true of
the method of utilizing it. Steer
feeding on grass has been the COM
mon way of cropping it since the be-
ginning, IS or more years ago. Thus
it is one of the oldest settlements in
Wisconsin, and, in fact, in all the
midwest. In the towns and here and
there through the country will be
found stone houses and even barns,
built about the middle of last century
still in use, and to all appearances
good for another century. Mineral
Point is the center of zinc-produc-
ing section, from which it gets it's
name This industry was very active
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-29
Almost 1000 Graduates in Larg-
est Years Class.

The largest class in the history of
the University of Wisconsin was
graduated last Wednesday morning.
The graduates of the year numbered
practically 1900.
A total of 1,244 degrees and diplo-
mas of various grades was conferred
at the annual Commencement exer-
cises on Wednesday. With the 353
degrees, diplomas, and certificates
that have been conferred during the
year since last June, the total num-
Der of graduates for the year is 1897.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-29
First Holy Communion at
st, Paul'S.

A class of eighteen received their
solemn communion at st. Paul's S
church on Sunday at eight o'clock
mass. The pastor, Father O'Reilly,
in a brief but instructive sermon,
spoke of the solemnity of the occas-
ion for them and the necessity of
starting life by full obedience to par
ents and superiors, and the cultiva-
ton of a spirit of prayer as the
foundation of happy life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-29
Waldwick Picnic.

The Annual Waldwick picnic was
held last Wednesday in the usual
place. A large crowd came with
their baskets to enjoy dinner in the
open. Professor d. o. Kinsman Of
Lawrence College was the Orator OF
the Day. Professor Kinsman is a
former Waldwick man, and in his
fine address he spoke of his old
friends in Waldwick and Mineral
Point. The ball game in the after
noon between Waldwick andPleasant
View resulted in victory for Wald-
wick.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-29
Autos Collide Sunday Night.

Dodgeville Chronicle: Two persons
were injured about II o'clock Sun
day night when two Fords, one driv-
en- by Peter Skyberg Of this city, the
other by Peter Arnt of Mineral Point,
collided at the corner of Iowa and
Clarence streets.
The injured persons are Mrs. Arnt
and her baby, who were thrown from
their car to the pavement, the mother
receiving a cut on the top of her head
and several bruises, and the baby an
abrasion and bad bruise on the fore
head and, minor bruises. DR.. Hamil-
ton was called and the mother and
babe were taken to st. Joseph's hos
pital where they remained over night
and then went to the home of Mrs.
Arnt's father, Elmer Jackson, of this
city. Neither Mrs. Arnt's injuries
nor the baby's are serious.
The Arnt car had a front wheel
wrecked, an axle sprung, a radiator
stove in and other damages. The
Skyberg car was slightly damaged.
The Arnt family were driving
south on Iowa street on their way to
their home in Mineral Point, and Mr..
Skyberg was driving east on Clarence
street. They both reached the street
intersection at the same time.
Another corner seems to need a
"silent policeman"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-29
Iowa County Court Proceedings.

Estate of James Laverty, deceased
order determining inheritance tax.
Estate of Anna Hooking, deceased,
order determining inheritance tax.
Estate of George Marr, deceased,
order admitting will to probate.
Estate of George Leonard Roether,
deceased, final judgment.
Estate of Sarah E. Jones, deceased,
order for final hearing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-29
TREES NEED WATERING.

The city forester of Milwaukee, ad-
vises property owners there to thor
oughly water their trees every night,
and he says that unless they do this
the city's best decorations will soon
be lifeless. 1t was a sad sight here
some thirty-five or forty years ago
when at least third of the trees in
the groves around about us were
killed by a long continued drouth.
Nav such a drouth never occur again.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-29
Picnic Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Vivian and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Dresden
and family and Mrs. Mary O'Neil and
son Roy attended picnic dinner
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence Leonard near Hollandale
in honor of the sixth birthday of
their son Lawrence. Covers were
laid for thirty-five guests and the
event was much enjoyed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-29
Graduates from Northwestern.

Edward P. Thoma, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. Thoma OF this city, grad
uated with the degree Of Bachelor of
Science from the School of Commerce
of Northwestern University. The
graduation exercises were held last
Monday. ~
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-29
TOLD TO THE PRINTER

Harry C. Gale, Salt Lake, June g.:
My family and myself have had a
great trip SO far-left Chicago June
4th-went to Portland, then to San
Francisco with the Shriners, down to
Los Angeles and are now at Salt
Lake. We leave tomorrow for Den
yer and then back to Chicago. Every
body fine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-29
Immense Rose.

w. J. Fenhallegon brought rose
of extraordinary size and beauty into
the Democrat Office this week. 1t
measured II inches in diameter. It's
shape was perfect and it was unus-
ually fragrant. Mr. Penhallegon
picked it from a bush of Marsh
neilan roses in his own yard.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-29
DIR. HubenthaPs Successor.

DR.. A. M. Fawcett of Cashton,
Wisconsin, will succeed DR.. HuDen-
thai to the fine practice he has built
up in this city. DR.. Fawcett will
take charge of the office over Gundry
& Gray's store on July 1st. He is
known to be fine young man and
comes very well recommended as a
dentist.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-29

Actual experience on the copy desk
and in a print shop was secured by
80 students of copyreading in the
Wisconsin four-year course in Jour-
nalism this year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-29

Day and evening classes in engin-
eering are now being conducted in
Milwaukee by the Wisconsin Uniyers-
ity Extension division.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-29
just Tryl

They say woman can't keep Q
secret, but did you ever try asking
them their age after they've passed
twenty Chicago American.
The Washington times., 1922-08-26
LOVE TOURS ON
LINCOLN TRAIL
TOSTART SOON
Western Bus Company Is In
augurating Lines Now for
Honeymooners.

Honeymoon trips from Cleveland
to New York. thence to Niagara
Falls, then back home by luxurious
char "a .bancs, is the latest innovation
planned by the Akron Bus
Company. A special trip to Niagara
Falls and back as honeymoon
special Is to be put in effect at once
In October the company plans put
ting in a bus line to Florida
Overland by stage route will now
become reality, as II has for some
time past in England, permitting
those who cannot afford the big cars
for overland tripping to enjoy the
Lincoln Highway and the motor
routes as we'll as the more opulent.
According to the tour conductor
Of this company. bookings may be
made over this highway TO Philadel-
phia and New York. with a visit to
the battlefield of Gettysburg en- route.
Trips to all points OF interest in these
cities will be arranged with the
local sightseeing companies. On the
return trip Atlantic City. Baltimore.
Washington, Mt. Vernon, Cumber.
land and Pittsburgh will be taken in.
Special arrangements are being
planned for passengers comfort.
Safety also has been made special
care and drivers are being selected
who have had long experience in
similar kinds of work. The cars
themselves are roomy and deeply
cushioned and big Firestone pneu-
matte tires are being used and car
ried as spares.
The Washington times., 1922-08-26
NEE WILL BLAZE
TRAIL OVER ]. s.
FOR SHR|NERS
Members Coming Here for
Convention WiIFKnow Exact
Road Conditions. I

Daniel j. Nee. official transcon'
mental road marker and logger Tor
he American Automobile Associa-
ion, will blaze a trail across the con-
inent for the Shrihers OF America
Who wish to make the trip to the
sreat convention here next year by
automobile. Mr.. Nee is having con-
,tructed a special car for transcon-
mental trips, OF which he makes
Icore or more a year, and through
he A. A. A. will be able to advise
he Shriners of every locality as to
'Xact conditions on all roads leading
nto Washington.
Mr.. Nee will leave San Francisco
I month or more before the conven-
ion opens here in order that road
'eports may be. sent to every city
ending a delegation to the Washing.
on convention. His new car will be
mounted on a White chassis and
will consist of a special body design
d by himself. which,. according to
Mr. Bee, will contain "all the COM
forts of home" 1t will be equipped
with special water tanks for cross
ng desert countries, and will have
very facility for camping by the
Wayside.
Mr.. Nee's report will be broadcast.
d from the national headquarters
OF the A. A. A. at 1108 Sixteenth
,treet, here.
The Washington times., 1922-08-26
REQ PHAE TON
NOW PROVIDES
REALCOMF FORT
Lower and Narrower Lines
Provide Style and Engine
Is Improved.

definitely the new REQ phaeton
assumes commanding position
among fine motor cars" SAYS J. B.
Trew. of the Trew Motor COMPANY, \
stylish 1t is to a high degree. vet
with style designed to the dictates
OF everyday good taste rather than
the conspicuousness of the show.
room. II is a car exactly suited to
the fancy that rebels at the bizarre,
but seeks distinguished refinement
"A study of the new phaeton re.
veals 'ower and narrower lines If
design; finer upholstering and fitting.
range OF equipment in keeping
with the most advanced require.
ments No detail OF comfort and
convenience has been overlooked in
this superb model
Motorcar performance begins with
the motor. The phaeton is powdere !
by the smooth-running, agile Roo
slx-cyhnder motor. II will attain anv
sane speed desired, quickly and
easily. II will climb the grades and
pun through the heavy spots with.
out oVerheating. And II will keen
tree from trouble longer than most
engines, especially the common iron.
bles due to carbon.
Good quantities in this new Req
phaeton are more than skin deem
Underneath the handsome exterior
10 the famous REQ chassis. stoutly
made and with an inner extra frame
hung several inches lower. In this
- suspended the entire REQ power
plant, leaving to the main frame tn,
work OF mitigating the road shocks
that otherwise the motor and othe,
/ power units would have TO bear
That Is one reason for the Reo's re-
markable ability to hold to the road
and its equally well.known reputa
ton as car that survives hard
service"
The Washington times., 1922-08-26
ORDERS FOLLOW CUT
IN CHEVROLET PRICES

AS was expected, the price reduc.
tions in Chevrolet cars announced
recently by the Barry-Pate Motor
Company has stimulated selling. and
many orders have been received for
cars.
Dave Barry and Lester Pate are
highly pleased at the response of the
buying public
We had no trouble getting orders
before the price reduction was an.
nounced," said Mr. Pate, "and with
nrices what they are now since the
reduction. we expect to do a whale
II a business. The factory is running
20 100 per cent production, and from
all indications, we expect shortage
Of cars later on. This is particularly
rue of closed jobs. If any one wants
sedans or coupes, orders had better
ne n'aced as early as possible.
I'VE have done wonderful bust.
ness so far this year, but look to
break more records this fall" u
The Washington times., 1922-08-26

writing men, members of the trade
and consumers innumerable have be-
sieged the factory in vain efforts TO
beat the other fellow in obtaining
the first authoritative description Of
the widely discussed new car.
But, Mr.. Collins answer was a.
ways the same-"We are going 10
tell the public all at once, next week
to be eXaCt'-until one more ag-
gressive interviewer than the rest
said:
"Is the rumor true that you have
definitely abandoned the eight cyliu-
der principle in the new models?"
Then, the storm broke in typical
Collins fashion.
"Rumor-it's silly falsehoOd
from start to finish. Where did you
hear it? Who started it?" he de.
manded in the same vigorous way
in which he always denounces has
less rumor which, because he so
frequently does the unexpected
thing, has time and again been cur.
rent about his policies.
Certainly, we are going TO con.
tinue the eight cylinder principle. -
he added. Why shouldn't we con.
tinue II!
The Washington times., 1922-08-26
A. A. A. STRIVES
FOR COURTESY
AMONG DRIVERS
Feels Minor Accidents Can Be
Cut Down by Exercise of
PoIiteness.

Cooperating with the Chicago
Automobile Trade Association and
the National Automobile Chamber of
Commerce, the American Automobile
Association is launching a campaign
among it's members for more cour.
tesy between automobile drivers.
The A. A. A. feels that the motorist
Is already overburdened with multi
tudinous traffic regulations, many of
which 1t is practically impossible To
avoid breaking at times. The asso.
ciation feels that more courtesy
among drivers of motor vehicles
would tend to eliminate much of this
breaking of regulations.
Careful study over a period of
years has convinced officials of the
A. A. A. that minor accidents are in
certain instances unavoidable and IL
is felt that a little additional courtesy
between drivers whose cars are in
volved in such accidents would go
far toward eliminating a large per
cGntage of friction and trouble that
now follows such events.
There is a certain fraternal oond
among drivers who drive automo'
biles," said Dai II. Lewis, acting eX'
ecutive chairman of the A. A. A,
land this fraternal bond could be
largely emphasized through a little
additional courtesy. Accidents occur
at social functions, at theaters, and
in fact in every place where the pub,
lie meets, and courtesy and good
breeding prevents the least suspicion
of trouble.
THE largest public gathering in
the world is that of automobile driv'
ers on the highways of the nation,
pnd certainly the same courtesy that
prevails in other walks of life should
prevail here. A few softly spoken
words when a minor accident does
occur would often turn a potential
law suit into a lifetime friendship
for there is nothing that draws men
together like a willingness to assume
the blame, even when one knows that
he is not entirely at fault. / believe
that the automobile courtesy cam
paign now being launched by the A.
A. A. in cooperation with the Chi,
cago Automobile Trade Association
and the National Automobile Cham
ber of commerce will go farther to-
ward making the roads and streets
of our country safe for both motoIist
and pedestrian than all the laws that
could possibly be evolved"
The Washington times., 1922-08-26

their backs and a leather Jacket
apiece; total equipment, including
tools. weighed not to exceed 200
pounds. "Old Steady" was shod
with Diamond tires "Old Scout" with
Fisks; each car carried but one spare
tire.
The tale of the race is told in the
teiegrams, sent at frequent intervals
along the way. These are cherished
by the Olds Motor Works at the Ian.
sing plant, and they form reading
matter that is intensely interesting
Roy ID. Chaplin. at that time sales
manager for olds Motor Works, sent
the first one from New York that
the racers were on their. way; after
that the racers kept the factory
posted. ...r-
Huss won the $1,000 and high repu
tation. with abundant fame for tbe
The Washington times., 1922-08-26

little seven-horsepower oldsmobiie
that had covered the long route SO
gamely and with so little apparent
bad effect. Megargel came into Port-
land little over a week behind the
winner, but he finished the route,
and brought his car in in good shape'
An American Enterprise.
The continent has been crossed
many times since the memorabie
race of 1905 between the two sturdy
little Oldsmobiles. They carried no
mudguards and no top; their passsen'
gers were exposed to the elements
in their vilest moods; they carried no
luxuries with them-not much more
than a toothbrush for baggage. But
they got through. They bfazed the
way for others and they convinced
the skeptics that the automobile was
something besides a toy and an >ex
The Washington times., 1922-08-26
nation 'SF|RST
CROSS-C0UNTRY
RACE RECALLED
Two Oldsmobile Machines
Made Trip From New York
To Portland in 1908.

Now that the Olds Motor Works Is
approaching the quarter-celt az
mark Of continuous automCule
manufacture, "reminiscences are in
evitably in order. Twenty-Five
years have seen many achievements
in the automobile world-in fact, so
young is the miracle industry that
all of it's achievements have been
registered in that brief span.
It NAV he remembered that from
the beginning self.propelled vehicles
met with skepticism and open oppo-
sition. In England, their early Oper'
alton wasfpermitted only when they
were preceded at a safe distance by
man with bell and a red flag,
to warn unwary pedestrians that
the destroyer was coming. As re.
Gently as 1905, most people thought
that the operation of automobiles
over country roads would result In
frightened horses, numerous run
aways, slaughtered livestock and
poultry, wrecked nerves and perdi-
ton generally. So when the Olds
Motor Works announced a trans
continental race between two Olds-
mobiles. in the early part of 1905,
there was a storm of protest. The
storm was uStltSS, dS IL luIitu Oul'
Four Drivers Selected
The mere announcement of the
race was enough to stir the blood
of every American. There was
something epic and wonderful about
II. The Olds people were over
whelmed in flood of volunteer
drivers and mechanics. but the selec-
, ton was finally made of Percy
Megargei, of Buffalo. and Dwight
z. Huss. of Detroit, as the drivers:
Milton Wigel drove with Huss and
d. Stanchfield was Megargels mate.
Promptly at 2 o'clock on the morn.
ing of June s, 1905, the two cars left
the corner of Broadway and Fifty.
ninth street, New York, and the
great race was on. Both drivers car.
ried letters to the president of the
Lewis & Clark Exposition, and the
| first to deliver them was to receive a
prize of 81 900; the other driver. IL he
completed the route, was to receive
the car in which the trip was made
All four men were travelling light
Baggage consisted OF the clothes On
The Washington times., 1922-08-26
NEW TRAFFIC DEVICE
OPERATED IN NEW YORK

A new traffic device Is operated In
New York city, in the form OF a
standard seven feet six inches In
height, which displays red or green
lights at night.
In the top of the lamp is placed
bell which automatically rings when
the lamp starts to revolve, thus CIV
ing an audible signal TO traffic every
time that II is to stop or go.
The Washington times., 1922-08-26
JAPAN NOW PRODUCING
HER FIRST AUTOMOBILE

The first practical automobile of
Japanese manufacture Is being pro-
duced at the rate OF fifty per month
In Osaka. This car, the result of
three years work by an America n
engineer, is a two-cylinder, three
wheeled vehicle, with an air-cooled
motor II has a maximum speed Of
thirty miles per hour.
The Washington times., 1922-08-26
MEMBERSHIP VARIATIONS
INTERESTING MOTORISTS

Two membership marathons, now
being run by executive officers of
four nationally known automobile
clubs, are attracting wide attention
in motoring circles, due to the nov.
city of the. same, the contests being
/. between the Maryland State and the
keystone Philadelphia clubs in one
Instance and the Automobile Club of
New York City and the Cleveland
Automobile Club in the other.
The Washington times., 1922-08-26

pertinent. The achievement spoke
for itself and for the cars. II was
an American enterprise, carried out
with the American spirit from the
start, and IL will always remain one
of the. outstanding achievements OF
American motor cars and American
drivers.
The Washington times., 1922-08-26
To Remove Headlight Rim.

A headlight rim which has become
rusted can easily be removed by the
use of a strap or belt. Place the belt
around the rim, and pass the end
through a buckle. When the belt
= drawn tight, sudden pull will
loosen the rim without injuring the
lens.
The Washington times., 1922-08-26
NEW PEERLESS
AUTOS WILL Be
EIGHT CYLINDER
Company Spikes Rumor /
Will Drop Tried and
True Engine.

The new Peerless will be an
"eight"-that much has been ad-
mitted at the factory in Cleveland
during the last week with reference
to the new car which r. II. Collins
and his associates will announce to
the public the last of next week.
All during the last several days,