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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1922-05-18
EMPLOYMENT FOR MILLIONS FROM
PULVERIZED MOUNTAINS
Building Stimulates Local Prosperity - Material,
Plentiful and Prices Down

Copyright. 1922. by Real Estate News. Chicago)

Next to farming local prosperity
depends upon building activity. The
reason is plain. Building is the coun-
try's second largest industry. 1t en-
ploys millions Of workers directly, mill
ions to make the materials for build
ing. and hundreds of thousands In lum-
bering, quarrying and mining.
Everyone knows that building
shortage exists. One way to restore
prosperity then, is by lively resump-
ton of building. Materials and labor
now are plentiful. Costs are lower.
Cement will serve as a good example
because 1t goes into nearly all build
ing.
For every ton of cement, TX tons
Of raw materials and coal must be
mined, shipped, assembled. dried,
ground. weighed, mixed and then fused
at about 5000 degrees to a hard
"cllnker." This "clinker" must then
be ground again, this time to powder
so fine that 1870 will pass through a
sieve having 10000 holes per square
inch. To make cement, one literally
must tear down a mountain and put
it through a sieve" And yet, cement
sells at the mill for about $500 per
ton These facts caused the United
States Geological Survey a few years
ago to say that zone could not scrape
the free sand from the gutter for
much less cost per barrel"
Cement Competition Keen.
That competition has been active
cording to the United States Geological
Survey, the production of cement has
steadily increased and the price de-
clined. 1t shows that In 1880, cement
sold at $500 barrel average at the
mill In 1920 at 81 .02; In 1921. at S1.S7.
Now 1t is selling at many large plants
as low as $3.50 q barrel, only half
the average price in 1880, and less
than the average for the i0-year period
covered In the government report.
At one OF the country's largest
cement plants the price now is 4Siaso
higher than In the pre-war year 1913.
The latest report Of the United States
Department of Labor shows the aver
age price OF "all commodities" as
ll%o higher than 1913. Some Of the
items whose prices enter into this
figure Of 51go have undergone radical
decreases, while others are very much
higher than the average Of $40. Few.
il any, items OF the former class enter
into cement manufacturing costs, but
several items OF the latter class do
affect the cement costs. In fact, the
principal elements In these costs are
labor, freight rates, coal and lime
stone.
In February, 1922, the cement plant
referred 10 paid for its coal at mines
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1922-05-18
CHAPTER XVI.

That thunder In the soil at first too
deep within II to be audible, had come
TO the surface now and gradually be
came heard as the thunder of million
feet upon the training grounds. The
bugles rang sharper; the drums and
DIES of town ana village and country
side were the drums and flies Of a
war that came closer aud closer tn
every hearth between the two oceans.
All the old symbols became symbols
bright and new, as II no one had ever
seen them before. America" was like n
new word, and the song America"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1922-05-18

CHAPTER XI-After the vacation pc
Rod. Dora makes an Impressive speech
before the debating society. denouncing
every form OF militarism as wrong. She
10 decidedly In the minority. but makes "a
brave night to stem the tide OF feeling
which she perceiyes Is sweeping the ooun
try toward war.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1922-05-18

would find II when he came home
again. And she beheld the revelation
sent TO her This ordinary life of Ram
sey's was but the outward ginting OF
a high and splendid spirit, as high and
splendid as earth can show. And yet
II was only the life Of an everyday
American boy. The streets Of the
town were full. now. OF boys like Ram
sey.
At first they were just boys In uni
form: then one saw that they were
boys no more.
They were soldiers.
1.-THE END.l -
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1922-05-18
But the Battery Is Juieier.

First Electriclan-Why is brick a
better worker than storage batteryf
Second Electrician-That's easy;
brick is only fired once and a storage
battery is discharged a great many
times.-Science and Invention.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1922-05-18
Farm Products.

"What's the best way TO make q
farm prohtable?'
81 have about decided" answered
Farmer CorntOssel, that the best way
is to lay II out In city lots or golf
links"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1922-05-18

has TO win his freedom from himself
men In the light have to fight against
men in the dark =. That light is the
answer We had the light that
made us never doubt"
A long while Dora sat with the let
ter In her hand before she answered II
and took II upon her heart to wear,
That was the place for 1t, since II was
already within her heart where he
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1922-05-18

"Why do you specialize on giving
your patients laughing gasl"
"Well, you see, our fees are consid-
cred large, 81 when we present our
bill he'll be In IA good humOr and pay
US promptly"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1922-05-18
Add Foolish Remarks.

9TH bridge is down up tn road a
piece" said the native.
Then can't cross" said the fatu-
Gus mOtorist.
"NOpe-not unless we've got one o.
them new tangled fyin' autymobiles."
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-05-11

"A successful term of school in dis
trict No. 10 closed on Wednesday with
an all-day picnic. Miss Clara Gilman
held the position of teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred GRADER returned
Thursday from Hendersonville, N. c.,
where they spent this winter.
Mrs, Edwin Woolrich is in Milwau-
kee for an extended stay with relatives.
Walter Johnston left Thursday to
spend few days in Milwaukee and
Elkhorn
Reuben Gribble and wife of Mil
waukee were welcome guests at the
Edward Gribble home during the past
week.
Milton Evans, wife and son Sun
dayed at Dodgeville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Enzenroth
were recent guests of their son, Albert
Enzenroth and family in Galena.
Miss Marion Penhallegon, who
underwent an operation in Madison last
week, is recuperating at the home of
her father.
-Mesdames William Treweek, Mary
Mari and Ella Sims spent Thursday in
Dubuque.
"A. II. James and son of Madison
visited with his mother, Mrs. Uriah
James, during the past week.
"A portion of last week was enjoyed
in Milwaukee by Miss Clara Dave.
J. j. Humbert and daughter Mary
of Waldwick have been spending few
days with relatives of this place.
Wanted A competent, middle aged
lady for general housework Some
one who wishes a good home, salary
$4,000 per month. Address Mrs. M.
M. Meisel, GAINESVILLE, Wis.
Willard Johnston has returned from
trip to New Orleans and other places.
where he had gone as a member of the
Chicago University Band to accompany
the Chicago Masonic delegates to the
National Masonic Convention.
Miss Genevieve Daum left Satur-
day to visit her sister Miss Agnes Daum
and other relatives in Milwaukee.
The country roads that were APP
parently hopeless ten days ago have
gotten back to normal with amazing
rapidity until now autoing is not only
possible but pleasure.
Mrs. Arthur Smith of Chicago is a
guest of Mrs. Frank Jeuck and other
sisters here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Reidel have
returned from GAINESVILLE where they
spent the winter with their daughter
Bertha
Homer Howe has departed for Chi
cago, where he has employment.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-05-11
Instead Of Platinum.

More than once within the past few
years has platinum sold for more
than twice the value of gold. The
United States consumes more of the
metal than any other country. Es-
becially interesting, therefore, is the
report that abroad a firm has pro-
duced a metal alloy that may In time
become cheap substitute for 1t. 1t
appears that this alloy contains 80 per
cent Of iron, 60 per cent OF chromium
and from to per cent of molyb-
denum. II is said to be unaffected
by hydrochloric acid, as well as nitric
and sulphuric acids, and even to with
stand boiling in aqua regia, the pow
erful mixture Of nitric and hydro
Chloric acids. Since the alloy so re-
slsts heat and acids, II should be val
liable in the manufacture and the
analysis of chemicals.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-05-11

Mr.. John Schill, an old resident on
farm near Blotz Mill was buried in this
city last Friday.
Tuesday morning about O'Clock our
citizens were again reused from their
sIumbers by the dread fire bell. The
fire was in stairway and was extin-
guished in a few minutes. II was in
the building of j. M Mulhairn, corner
Of High and Chestnut streets and oc-
cupied by Antoine Roger as saloon.
David Jackson was kicked in the face
by horse Tuesday evening and severe
y wounded.
Mineral Point was the scene Of at
traction last Sunday. People came on
bicycles, in carriages, on horse back
and on foot from surrounding cities and
country to view the ruins left by the
fire.
Geo. Osborne, clerk in Hanscom 9
book store, slipped on stepladder
Tuesday and dislocated his knee.
George Horn and bride arrived home
from GAINESVILLE last Thursday and for
the present will live with her mother.
Winfield Davis carries his'ar in a
sling because he tipped over with a
load Of hay in the country one day last
week.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-05-11
Fifty Years Ago, 1872.

Married, in Galena, May 7th, by Rev.
Joseph Wassel, DR.. W H. Van Dusen
of Linden and Miss Elsie Montgomery
of Galena.
DIR. Norman Adams, aged 35 years,
died IN this city May 4th The sudden
and unexpected death of so worthy a
citizen is calamity. The remains
were taken to Ohio for interment.
Report of City Clerk VIM. II. Curry
shows total receipts of 500. 4Sl. 81
Salary of superintendent of schools has
been fixed by the council at 500 and
the rate at which liquor license may be
granted was fixed at SIS for retail and
$40 for wholesale, for the current wear
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-05-11

On Monday evening the Mineral Point
Field Day association met and decided
to hold field day in this city June 4th.
Friday will be big day at Platteville.
Our high school will be there with II
athletes in the track and field met in
the afternoon and with two speakers,
John Hanscom and Annette Hutchinson
in the evening, We will also play the
normal team there game of base ball
on Saturday forenoon The game at
Linden Saturday resulted in victory
for our boys, the score being 8 to 3.
Married, in Milwaukee, April 30th,
Miss Mary Il. Miller and Mr.. Frank V.
Wedlock The groom was formerly of
this city. They will make their home
in Chicago.
Mrs, Mary w. James passed away
May 2. aged SO years. She came tor
this country from Wales in 1850.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-05-11
is REAL DANCE OF DEATH"
WessePs Clever Acting Procures for
Him Many Dainty Feed of
the Succulent Lapwns.

The death dance Of the weasel is
quite the cleyerest act performed by
any wild creature to obtain food. He
will practice upon lapwings. for these
birds are very inquistive. He sees
the birds in the middle of a large
meadow Running through the grass,
he gets as near TO them as he can
without being seen. Now he begins
70 dance; he jumps up and down, not
very quickly at first but just raising
himself above the grass. The birds
cease feeding and look at the strange
creature.
The weasel now seems to go quite
mad. He twists, tumhlcs, falls over
and over, bounces up and down, but
all the time getting just a little
closer to the bird he has marked. The
lapwings' prying nature sends them
closer TO the little animal Wilder
grow his antics, closer and closer he
works toward the birds. He is now in
the middle of an admiring group Sud
denly there is a spring, a startled cry
from bird, flutter of frightened
wings, and the birds fly off But the
teeth of the weasel are fixed firmly in
she neck of the bird he has won.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-05-11

A specimen of the shark tribe.
which, In the form of its teeth and In
other characteristic features, closely
resembles a species of shark that in
habited the ocean In that immeasur-
ably remote period called In geology
the Devonian age, was captured not
bong ago Off the coast Of Norway. A
similar shark was captured by the
prince of MonacO's yacht OF the
Madeira Islands in 1889. These two
specimens, with few others found
in the japanese seas, which are re-
snarkable for the number of survivals
of ancient forms Of life that they con-
tain constitute the only known repre-
sentative now on the earth Of the
Devonian shark.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-05-11

20 marry me tie waved the snoe
aloft.
Lois turned red with shame that she
should be made such spectacle for
the passersby. Then, white with anger.
she demanded her shoe.
People were laughing outright. Sew.
eral chauffeurs had stopped their mo-
tors. The street cars were coming
nearer and nearer as David raised the
shoe higher over his head The wretch
ed girl was tottering on one foot
like lame duck. There was NO
sign Of relenting on the young mans
face
IL won't" she answered.
"You viii or I'll go home with the
shoe and leave you here" he shouted
above the noise of the traffic.
Please, David" she begged There
was loud guffaw from fat man.
who evidently admired Davids powers
Of entertainment
Lois was crimson with shame while
she was unable to keep the dainty
white stocking away from the dust
and CRIME of the street.
Promise. Promise" He waved
the shoe high as he could reach.
Lois gulped. very well! / prom
Use TO marry you -
"Soonfn he demanded.
Yes" she cried.
David grasped her firmly by the
arm and slipped the shoe on the poor
little du&ty foot The street cars went
past them in fury of noise.
They walked away in silence. Lois
was frightfully angry Reaching her
door, she denounced:
I'm just marrying you because
won't 60 back on my word you-you
cave man,
II don't care about the reason. just
so you marry me- He opened the
door, pushed her into the hall. and,
Following her in took her in his arms.
Lois was speechless-and smiling.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-05-11

land on Monday. He was So years of
age and recently moved here from Mis-
souri,
A special election will be held in this
city June 4th, to decide whether or not
the city shall be bonded to the sum of
$40, 600 for the purpose of the erection
of new municipal building.
While homeward bound on foot one
evening of last week. Miss Lille Jacka
was bumped into and knocked down by
bicycle ridden by a boy.
Mrs. Weiskirch, aged II year died
at her home near Jonesdale on the 6th
inst, and was buried in this city.
Mrs. Amelia Cotterell. aged 80 years,
resident of Mineral Point for many
years, died at Mason City, Iowa,
April Goth,
Joseph Beecher, a long time citizen
of Waldwick, died at the home of his
son at Granville N. Oak. April 18th,
aged so years.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-05-11
History Repeats.

What's in name and what isn't,
as well as that, even In names, there's
often nothing new under the sun, is
suggested by a study Of the names in
the enrolment Of Columbia university.
In il occurs the following notables
Chester A. Arthur, Jr., Ulysses s.
Grant. Edward Everett Hale III,
Ethan Allen, Fenimore Cooper, Hiram
johnson II, John J. McGraw Jack
johnson and Ben Franklin. Among
the unusual names are those of Ann
Church Coffin, Iona Sweet, Mildred
Fear Memmory. Ben Herr, @. |. WIN,
o. Helle and Belle Hopp.-Boston
Transcript
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-05-11
Sixty Years Ago, 1862.

We are informed that young man
named Matthews. some l5 years old.
was killed on Sunday last by the acct
dental discharge of a gun in his own
hands.
A lad named Shepard, an adopted
child of Mr. Holland of Fayette, was
badly bitten by mad dog on Sunday.
lie was an intelligent lad of about 10
years and his case is looked upon as
hopeless.
Married, on the 10th inst, at the
home of the brides father, by Rev. G.
NJ. Skinner, Mr.. Sampson Richard to
Miss Harriet Bowden, both of this city
Three deaths are reported from
Dodgeville-Louis Ghion, aged about 40
years, Elizabeth Hughes. aged about
70 years, Thomas H. Prideaux. aged
about 10 years.
Charles II. Cox of this city has been
commissioned I'd Lieutenant of Co. ID.
End Wisconsin Cavalry.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-05-11

Makers of photograph records say
the demand for private disc is increas-
ing Persons are having records of
their own accomplishments made and
are sending them to friends instead Of
sending letters or gifts. The prattle
and talk of children at various ages is
being flied away with their baby clothes.
Just because Mineral Point didn't
change to the daylight saving plan is
no reason at all why you shouldn't get
up an hour earlier hereafter and carve
the terra tirma in your back yard.
The Northwestern Christian Adj
vocate in a recent issue speaks as fol-
lows regarding our former townsman
Barton Padon: 'Danbury, Wis. b.
Padon, pastor, is enjoying a season Of
great success. The parsonage being
built is nearing completion and will be
ready occupancy by early summer. The
prayer meetings have increased until
now there is sometimes an attendance
of forty. This is surely fine when we
note that this church is away up among
the stumps -
Mrs. S. f. Arthur arrived here FRI
day from Brookings, S, Dakota, on ac-
count of the serious illness of her
mother Mrs Mary Lynch.
Miss Lois Frazier spent the week
end with friends in Madison.
- Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Conley have
moved into the home on Davis street
recently vacated by Gordon Shepard.
Top Buggies $1,000 Get our price
on Mix Wagons and Har esses. Fitz
gibbons Brothers, Monroe, Wis. Inns
Why take any chances on being
disappointed when by coming to Monroe.
you can have the largest stock in the
state from which to make your selection
of a monument. BETTER BE SURE
THAN SORRY. LUCHSINGERS'
MONUMENT WORKS. l4w4
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-05-11
FROM INF TRIBUNE FILES
Seventy Years Ago. 1852.

On Saturday night the store of Deler
q Michaelbacher was broken into and
jewelry and watches stolen to the
amount Of between $500 and $500. A
stranger named David Stevens has been
arrested and is being held for trial.
About 500 worth of jewelry has been
found short distance from town tied
up in the prisoners handkerchief and
hid among mineral dirt.
As some boys were playing in a ravine
in this village Sunday lump of gold
valued at five dollars was discovered
by one of them. Considerable excite
ment prevailed and nearly half the
town was engaged in gold hunting be-
fore night.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-05-11

AS we go to press. Miss Hattie Toay
and Mr.. Albert Gilman are about to
be joined in wedlock. Rev. Jos. Hewitt
officiating.
The remains of Simon Peregrine. Sr..
were brought from Pittsburgh. Pa.
and buried on Tuesday in Welsh Settle
ment, where he owned farm until re-
Gently.
John Miller took walk Sunday after
noon and fell off bluff near the Spens-
ley quarry, getting severely bruised.
though no bones were broken.
James Dover was nearly killed on
Monday when he was dragged by run
away team on the Spitzbarth place.
While blowing his garden patch last
Friday morning, John Woolrich dis
covered and ate what he supposed was
a white carrot, but it proved to be
parsnip and his whole system was quick
ly poisoned. His sufferings were in
tense and death came Tuesday night. He
was about rs pears Of age and had been
married but two months.
Lightning struck the steeple of the
M. r.. church at DodgeyIie on Wednes-
day, wrecking the tower,
DR.. |. p. Hamilton, one Of Wisconsin 3
pioneer physicians, died at Darlington
last Thursday. He located at Highland
about 1910 and practised there for
twenty years. In 1860 he removed to
Darlington.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-05-11

While acting as secretary at meet
ing of the Water Works Commission at
Platteville on Wednesday evening of
last week, and as he was reading let
ter to the commission, Jas. E. Kennedy
collapsed and remained in an uncon-
scious condition for several days, but it
is announced that the attending physi-
clan does not consider it case that
will result fatally.
The stricken man is a son of Thomas
Kennedy, a former resident of High
land, who some years ago served Iowa
county as sheriff.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-05-11
Gould Do Without FIdo.

Mildred couldn't induce Ffdo to
come into the house. She called him
over and over again he paid no heed
whatever. but unconcernsdly trofted
OF with another dog Mildred was
deeply hurt and angrily shouted at
Ffdo's fast-dlsappearing tail IF you'd
rather have that old dog for cfum
than nice little me, all right / guess
I can find nicer hammered people TO
play with than you. anyhow J"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-05-11

Local Overflow.

-sss.sAsN-s@"@sS--SE-s's'- rSssSs-
Pay less and dress better. Buy
aour clothes of G. Varlin.
w. S. Trenhaile died at his home
in Bloomfield, Neb., April 30th. He is
survived by his wife, formerly Miss
Mary Jane Martin of this city.
Mrs. w. M. Gratiot and daughter
Catherine, Miss Annie Curry, Mrs. R.
T. Jackson and Mrs. A. V. Jacobs
motored to Dubuque on Thursday.
Mrs. w. E. Schilling and two sons
of Spring Green called on her uncle,
Rev. A. H. Schoenfeld, Sunday.
Twice during the past week Rev
A. H. Schoenfeld was called to Dodge
vile to officiate at funerals. On
Wednesday, that of VIM. j. West, and
on Sunday that of Mrs. Samuel Meyers.
The Woman's Auxiliary enjoyed a
pot luck supper on May 4th. Miss
Josephine Hutchinson was guest of honor,
and gave an interesting talk on China
from whence she recently returned.
Mrs. 7. F. Keefe played several piano
selections.
The many friends of James Null
hairn will regret to hear he is confined
to his home on account of illness.
Albert Fault of Linden spent the
week end with his sister, Mrs. Loren
Horne.
The Misses Cora and Maude Reyes
left Tuesday to visit in GAINESVILLE and
Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs E. j. Davey and son
Frank of Boscobel visited with her sis
ter, Miss Ella Hendra, and brother ALT.
of this city Sunday.
Miss Agnes Quirk returned Satur-
day from visit in Dubuque. Her aunt
Mrs Henry Mohr and daughter Maxine
accompanied her to visit here.
Mrs. John Proctor left Monday for
a sojourn with her son William Proctor
in Pleasant View.
About score of friends gave Hugh
Connaughton surprise party at his
home Friday evening. All of the pleas
ant features that usually attend events
of this nature were used to make the
evening happy one.
Miss Leila Huxtable conducted an
auto party to Dubuque on Saturday,
other members of the party being the
Misses McNutt, James and Hunt of
our high school teaching force.
Mrs. Edgar Ching has Joined her
husband at Fort Atkinson, where he is
employed.
Mrs. Caroline Hildreth is visiting
at the farm home of her granddaugh-
ter, Mrs. Mary Lynch.
Mrs. Henry Quick and son Robert
and Mrs. George Grange visited their
sister, Mrs. Nicholas Stephens, at
Cobb on Thursday.
Richard Perkins of Iron Mountain,
Mich, visited his niece. Mrs, Edith
Harris. last week.
james Doyle and wife of Darling
ton spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs.
Fred Nicholson.
George French called on his son at
10
Nicholas Schaaf left Friday to visit
relatives in Milwaukee.
Miss Nina Toay was in from Dodge
vile to enjoy the week end at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Hugh Cunnaughton.
The Misses Anna Bloom and Irene
Graham returned to Chicago on Satur-
day, after enjoying weeks vacation
with the formers mother, Mrs. Mary
Bloom.
Miss Elizabeth Hupperts and
nephew, Leo Gilman, visited her niece,
Mrs. Leo Clark, in St. Joseph's Hospi-
tai Friday.
Charles w. Hutchinson and Ernest
Baxter accompanied by their wives at
tended the school exercises at Bloom
field Friday evening.
Mrs. w. A. Thoma and mother,
Mrs. Patrick Lenahan, have returned
from four months stay at Henderson
vile, North Carolina.