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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17

The farmer should decide which he
wishes to produce from the poultry
yard, poultry or eggs, says Charles E.
Main in a discussion in the Iowa Home
stead. In making this decision the
market he expects to supply is the most
important thing to consider. If his mar.
ket calls for poultry he should help to
supply it by growing the kind Of poul
try making the most meat of the best
quality. If the demand is better for
eggs he should keep the breed of poul.
try producing the most eggs during the
year. If general market is to be sup.
piled, the farmer might keep two
breeds Of poultry. by giving them the
proper care and in no case allowing the
breeds to cross.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17

cold weather sets in. The pullets Of
early hatchings, If well fed and In
warm quarters, should be ready to lay
by winter, and If the quarters are warm
enough they should lay fairly well all
winter.
Separate the young ROSTERS from the
pullets if 1t is possible and feed them
extra, SO that they may be full grown
and well fleshed when the time comes
to sell them. They should be kept hun
cry, vet have sufficient to eat. A good
plan Is to give them enough to only par
TALLY satisfy their appetite in the morn
ing and never enough during the day,
so that they will hunt around for food.
The exercise will do them good. But
for the evening meal they should have
enough of good grain to fill their crop,
SO that they can go to roost comforta-
Dly. Late Matched chicks should re-
ceive the very best of care and be
pushed along as rapidly rs possible, as
1t Is easier to do this now than when
the weather becomes cold.
When the chickens have attained
their full growth or nearly so, and the
fattening period begins, they should
be confined in n small yard, so that
while they may have little exercise,
yet not the unlimited run they were
accustomed to. If the fattening is to
be done very rapidly, each bird should
be confined In small coop just large
enough for them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17


Select large aprlcots, quite ripe but
not soft, pare them, cut them in half
and remove the stones. Lay them on
a dish with the hollow side of the fruit
on top. The proportion of sugar is one
pound to every pound of fruit weighed
AFTER pairing and stoning, and 1t should
De coarsely powdered and sprinkled
over the aproicots in the dish. Break
the stones Of the apricots, take out the
kernels, throw them into boiling water,
when the skins may be easily removed.
Add the kernels to the jam. When the
apricots and sugar have stood twelve
hours turn them together into the pre-
serving pan, with the kernels also. Heat
them slowly, then boil until the pieces
OF apricot are tender, which will take
thirty minutes. Then take them out
and put into small jars; boil the syrup
alone for few minutes until 1t is suf-
nciently thick. Then pour it over the
aprlcots In the Jars,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17
Bloat In Cattle.

When cattle are first turned on young
clover in the spring. there is danger of
bloat. The remedy which we use is
very simple and effective one and can
be quickly applied. 1t consists simply
of a round stick. about two inches in
diameter and twelve inches long, with
piece of small rope attached to each
end. In case of bloat place the stick
crosswlse in the mouth and fasten It
there by tying the pieces of rope to-
gether over the head. This permits the
gas formed by the clover to pass off.
A three-ounce dose of kerosene should
also be given. If the animal is not too
far gone, cure will be effected in half
an hour.-F. A. Moerlock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17
JOAN's INExPERIENCE.


- UTH. Ruth. it's important; L
want you" from the further
Nv side of my door.
had resolved to devote the morning
To study, but, mother being OH the con-
unent. felt certain responsibility
for my beautiful younger sister. The
important" decided me.
"Nhat is lit" / asked, as she entered
the room.
"Youll never guess. Lord Avon
mouth has proposed"
"But you haven't accepted him" l
asked, fearful that inexperienced Joan
should trust her life to the man with
The worst reputation in the county.
"Why not?"
.You don't know anything about
aimg'
.Don,t L? He's the most charming
man l ever met, and certainly said
yes"
..What will mother say?" asked, as
loan, not at all discounted at my cool
reception of her news, left my room,
cumming the refrain Of a song.
Perplexed with the situation that had
yuddenly arisen, went downstairs to
and our old friend and nelghbor, Jack
sVilliers, of whose presence the exigen-
sies of the diplomatic service. to which
he belonged, would soon deprive us. l
told him of my trouble, and ended by
asking his advice.
Ten minutes later he said:
'This Is my idea. joan is impress
sionable. have an old friend in town
who has n rare knack Of fascinating
girls; I'll get him down for a weeks
shoot. If he devotes his time to Joan
it may destroy her inclination for Avon
mouth"
The plan seemed feasible. prayed
that Joan's affections would be divert
ed from their Objectionable object.
Two days later received note
from Jack saying that his friend had
accepted the invitation and was com.
ing to-day.
When descended about luncheon
time, Jack and his friend were the
only occupants of the drawing-room.
"Let me introduce you to my ole
friend, Claud Blackwood," said Jask.
gave my hand mechanically. My
thoughts were concerned with Joan's
future.
Later, noticed that he had fine eyes
and there was plenty Of him, but all the
same l was disappointed. Perhaps
expected too much.
Soon Lord Avonmouth and Joar
strolled in from the garden, and, aftel
the usual commonplaces, we went in Il
luncheon. Before half an hour hat
passed, l discovered that Captain
Hlackwood fascinated me. and to suct
m extent that I almost forgot NJ,
tears With regard te Joan She, too
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17

In, and this work is-dons early in the
morning when the air is cool-just
about daybreak is a good time-the
milk having been ripened by starter
the evening before. The newly churned
butter Is put into bowl, and may be
Kept In pan set in the cold water on
a shelf of bars put across one end of
the tank. The tank is kept closed in by
MALT doors hinged to the ends of the
tank. If there is no spring this tank
may still be used by supplying 1t with
water from well through rubber
hose kept for the purpose. In house
of this kind the best kind of butter may
be made without difficulty, without ice,
every day through the summer. The
winter dairy is then made in dairy
attached to the house, and in a base
ment we'll lighted and having a cement
floor, and If needed warmed in the
coolest weather by an oil stove, to pre-
vent freezing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17
They entered together.

They entered together
why didn't you come with us to
the station? Captain Blackwood was
In such bad temper we left him before
the train started" said Joan.
"A good job. too" from Jack.
"Iack" from Joan.
ut Is. Joan and are engaged. 7
should never have asked IL we hadn't
found ourselves alone on the way
"What" l gasped.
For answer Joan took Jacks hand y,
hers.
what about Lord Avonmouth3" I
asked when a few moments later Joan
and We're alone together.
Il hate him. always loved Jack
and knew he loved me, but he would.
MT speak. pretended to care for
Lord Avonmouth as Jack was going
away. and-whnt is the matter. Ruth ~
l had no time and less inclination to
ward the sssaetilse,eal a land. hurried to.
Half way there 1 paused for BRO
The warning whistle of a train SEEM
ed to stab my heart.
"Come back. come back, my love-" l
cried.
For answer cloud of white smoke
that told me of the departure of the
man l loved. All the same pressed on.
Arrived at the station almost fell into
the arms of the stationmaster, who
prlded himself on the flowers that dec.
Grated his station.
whats happened, miss?'
~ want gentleman, but he's gone"
There's lunatic here, If that's him.
MISS"
My attention was drawn to knot of
officials who were watching tall, we'll
built man who was viciously striking
the heads from the flowers with walk.
ing cane,
"a lunatic," gasped.
well, miss, he drove for certain
train, but didn't go by 1T. Ever since
he's been spelling my flowers, and he
looked SO savage none of us liked to
interfere"
At that moment the lunatic caught
my eyes.
He approached.
1t was the man loved.
"You!"
Yes. dear"
Our eyes said all that was left un.
spoken.-Mainly About People
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17
Brief State happening.

The telephone company at Dubuque
will lay their cables underground.
The Ringgold County Savings Bank of
Kellerton has filed articles of incorpora-
ton.
hawk County for the month Of Septenl-
Dor aggregated $29I072.
The 14-year-old son of William Shaw
at Fraser was kidnapped by Pete Martin,
colored miner of the same town.
The receipts of the Des Moines post
office for September exceeds the CORE
spending month last year by over $4,000.
The tax ferrets who have been at work
in Polk County expect to turn over to
work is completed.
The oak trees in the vicinity Of Clinton
are said to he dying, their destruction be-
Ing caused by an insect that burrows into
the wood and roots.
The Young Women's Christian Asso-
citation Mt Des Moines is almost self-sup-
porting, and as such stands first among
like institutions in the United States.
At Fort Dodge the Olson Drug Co. was
uuEdeeu ny LIE ipsS " tut Uullu-
ing and stock is $4,000. mostly by
smoke. Senator Olson is the principal
owner.
Mrs. George Main. who was one of the
American missionaries located at Foo
Chow, China. and who was forced to flee
from the Boxer hordes, has arrived at
her home in Missouri Valley.
The barn belonging to ID. Maxwell. a
farmer living three miles northwest of
Marnell, was burned to the ground.
Peter Erickson. a prominent farmer,
lost valuable team of horses which he
left standing in the street at Fort Dodge
while he was trading.
Lester Oberton, young fellow living
in BOWS, clopcd with Mrs. NJ. Brown, a
married lady, whose husband has for
some time been running dray line.
The coal mines in the Des Moines field
are running short-handed. 1t is said that
four hundred men could obtain steady
employment, but they cannot be obtained.
Aged and decrepit, Daniel w. VAIL,
suffering from st. Vitus' dance, compli-
Gated with epilepsy, and Respondent over
| family troubles, attempted to take his
life by jumping into Lake Dewey at the
Soldiers Home. Marshalltown. Wahl Is
a member of the home and has been in
| the hospital all OF the time since his ad.
mission, Oct. IA. 1897.
The treasurer Of the First Baptist Sun.
day school at Waterloo was shocked to
discover that the box containing the
birthday offerings of the pupils had been
rifed Of its contents estimated at from
eight to twelve dollars. The thief OBJ.
tanned entrance to the church by gettins
into the basement through window.
Arrangements have quietly been per
fected between the Mayor of Oskaloosa
members of the City Council and those
interested in the proposed company BY
which new company Is to receive ar
extension of the street car franchise 10,
term Of years, conditioned upon the
company extending the lines and equip
ping the system with cars operated By
electricity or some other modern power
At present the one short line is used b,
mule cars,
Reports of 232 savings and 218 State
banks to the auditor OF the State 10,
Sept. 8 shows an increase of $500, 6sf
In deposits In tho last three months, do
petlM Hnw assresat!ng e84.ea,eoa, =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17
Green Apple Dessert.


Take half dozen large green apples.
preferably the first Of the season; core
and quarter them, and put into sauce.
pan with barely water enough to cover
them. They should be cooked slowly.
and when tender pressed while hot
through sieve, and sweetened to taste.
Inc yolks of three eggs, well beaten.
should be ready at this moment, and
beaten into the hot PURGE, which is re-
turned for an instant to the fire after
ward. The mixture is then put into
lemonade glasses, and is served when
cold with whipped cream and candied
CHERRY heaped on the top Of each. It
may also be pressed into porcelain egg.
cups, and the cups set in the oven a
moment to brown. tits then eaten hot
or cold, and with or without plain
cream.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17
A Sun, n, err Dairy,

AS shown in the drawing, the ground
Is dug out thirty inches deep at the
north end to make tank, which is sup
pied by the spring, and to keep the
water cool the spring is closed in by a
small house, well ventilated, and
shaded to keep the heat of the sun off.
The water is brought into the milk
house by pipe buried in the ground to
keep 1t cool. The tank is walled up
with bricks or stone, and is covered by
two falling half doors. The milk is set
IN the tank, In pals sixteen inches
deep and nine or ten inches in diam
eter, with tap in the bottom to draw
on the milk and strip of glass set In
the bottom to show when the cream
comes down. When the cream is down
the tap is shut and the cream is poured
out into separate can in which 1t is
Kept to gather for three days, when 1t
is ripened for churning. This tank is
made wholly across one end of the
house. The house is used for chuninr
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17
PHYLLIS.
In powdered wig and sllken hose,
Young Corydon as sutton kneels,
10 offer Phyllis fair the rose
y 0k L.. ~.

IN powdered wig and silken hose,
Young Corydon as sutton kneels,
10 offer Phyllis fair the rose
That in its tender tint reveals
The color Of his beating heart,
Which Cupid shivered with dart.
But Phyllis coyly hesitates;
She may-she can't-she won't-sh
will,
The while her patient lover waits,
with all his heart a-bcating still.
For Doubt itself suggests chance
OF waking up the rare romance.
HIS face Is fair; his eyes are blue;
DE kneels suppliant at her feet;
And surely must his heart be true,
Thus, with smile serene and sweet,
She gently takes the proffered rose
And ends his hopes aud fears ant
Woes, ss..-s.--z----s>
Then Corydon .pursucs his suit
I = with -tsnder touch md fatile phrase, 5
While Phyllis, for the moment mute,
With eyes cast down before his gaze,
Lists to the tale of love lifelong,
To echo the immortal song. =.
How often Vatican limned the pair,
And won the praise of many pens!
But disillusion's in the air,
And here they pose before the lens.
Yet Phyllis in her rich brocade
Is Phyllis still-in tailor-made.
Be sure we love her just the same
As in the days of yore, when we
Were wont to play the wooing game
In buckled shoon, on Bonded knee.
The Heart that loves is still Heart
In all the divers dreams of Art.
The Sketch.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17

seemed interested. Her white muslin
dress, decorated with red rose at her
waist, showed off to advantage her
rich, young beauty.
After lunch, while Joan and waited
the men in the rose garden, l was
strangely silent. had only thought
for Jacks friend.
When the men had been with us
some few minutes Jack Unanswered SO
that Captain Blackwood and Joan
strolled off to inspect some ruins at the
farther end of the park.
well contrived," whispered Jack as
they disappeared from our sight.
"Well contrived!" echoed absently.
The next morning we assembled for
a ride previously arranged. Jack again
managed that Captain Blackwood nc
companied Joan.
Though the knowledge that he left
s ny side reluctantly gave me intense
to n desire for isolation; and
soon was alone with the softly whis-
pering trees. Their sadness had never
seemed so attuned to my mood before.
Horses lloofs, beating of my heart,
and Jacks friend drew rein beside me.
The whispering of the trees was SO
beautiful wondered l had not noticed
it before.
He did not speak. summoned cour-
age to glance at his face-only for
moment.
81 think we had better find the
Others" l said. 81 want to speak to
Jack"
"Haye offended your?
He never knew the effort It cost me
to curb his ardor when he reminded
me of my self:.imposed duty to Joan.
Ten minutes later Jack was beside
me.
"Blaclswood said you wanted me-"
81 want him to give all his time to
Joan. Have you forgotten our COM
pnct?"
He was so confused that said to
him: whats the matter?" Then as
he did not answer, Surely you can tell
me-" said
81 love Joan, have always loved her.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17
Producing New Strawberries.

LIBERALIZATION has been the favorite
method of producing new varieties of
Strawberries, perhaps because the first
successful variety was obtained in this
way. Among the recent hybrids may
be mentioned the Hum, which also IL
Illustrates the difficulty of systematic
breeding, it being the only one deemed
worthy of preservation out of about
100 hybrid seedlings tested.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17

Pare the peaches, halve, stone and
drop into cold water. For every four
pounds of fruit make a sirup of pint
Of sugar and quart Of water. Drain
the peaches, put them in the boiling
strip, bring again to the boiling point;
then keep them simmering very gently
until tender, bnt not soft. Place the
fruit in jars and fill to overfowing with
the boiling sirup. Seal at once, says
LADIES' World.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17
claim. a 100000 E.tate.

At Davenport, on Aug. IL, occurred
the death Of DR.. P. Walter Con Naugh-
ton, a well-to-do specialist. The estate
was about to be turned over to the widow
as the only heir, when few days ago
an alleged son visited Davenport and laid
claim to two-thirds of the estate and to
10000 on deposit in Davenport bank.
The alleged heir says his name is @. A.
Con Naughton and that he is the son Of
the doctor by former marriage. DR..
Con Naughton's friends never heard him
allude to former marriage, although he
deposited few years age in bank in
Davenport $4,000 payable to @. A.
Con Naughton on the order of P. Walter
Con Naughton." The bank has refused
to pay out the money.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17
Good snpaestion..

For a nourishing drink for work
hands, make of oatmeal a thin Cruel;
add little salt and sugar to taste,
little nutmeg and one well-beaten egg
to one gallon, stirred in while warm. It
allays thirst wonderfully. Put twig
of cedar in hens nests to prevent lice.
Tea made of the same will destroy all
kinds of lice. Plaster paris and meal
will kill rats.-Mrs. E. Sumpter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17
did not contradict him.

hopeless"
did not contradict him.
A week passed, and Captain Black
wood, happily. was still among us. Our
scheme, as far as loan was concerned,
had answered admirably. She had
been so distant to Lord Avonmouth
that he had betaken himself to Paris.
But had saved Joan by compromising
my life's happiness. l loved Captain
Blackwood, and feared with a great
fear the day on which he would take
his Imminent departure.
While he was near could be almost
happy. But knew the thickness that
would supervene when he had gone.
At last the moment of the dreaded
day arrived when we were to say good
by.
He stood before me. could not look
at him.
"Ruthw
"Good-byr' whispered.
"Not good-by. Never good-by."
"Why?" timidly whispered,
81 love you, love YOU" Then, after
a pause. Have you no word for me?"
Duty to Joan alone restrained me
from throwing my arms about his
neck.
Have you no word fer me?"
could not speak, only shook my
head.
When next had consciousness of
things he was gone.
rNYhere's Ruth:" cried a voice,
II was Joan's. ! dried NY eyes aud
summoned the shnsi Of a smile.
| nHere she Isl" cried Jaee's ,oieet
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17

To each two quarts fruit add one cup
of water. Bring to boil in preserve
kettle. Drain off the juice. Fill glass
jars with berries as nearly as possible.
Then add juice till jars are wholly full.
Seal Immediately while juice is hot. A
tablespoon of sugar TO each quart may
be added, but the pvre fruit keeps as
well.-J. J. Stearns.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17

One egg and two thin slices of toast
to each person. Seasonings, lemon and
parsley. Toast the bread lightly and
butter well, place in fiat pan, beat
the white of the egg until 1t stands
alone, form in square on the toast,
hollow n little in the center, then care
fully drop in the yolk. Sprinkle with
salt, pepper and dots of butter, place
in hot oven and brown, garnish well
and serve at once.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17

Boil cabbage In two waters, drain,
and, when cold, chop coarsely, and sea-
son with salt and pepper. Butter pud-
ding dish, put layer of the cabbage In
this; sprinkle with buttered crumbs and
a teaspoonful of grated Parmesan
cheese. Put in more cabbage. more
crumbs and cheese and when the dish
is nearly full pour cup Of seasoned
beef stock over all. Bake for half an
hour.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17

The clothing store of Speidel & Sons at
Iowa City was entered by some unknown
persons and goods of an unknown
amount taken. The entrance was made
from the cellar in the rear and the thieves
took several suits from the display win
dow in front. They seern to have taken
complete outfits. overcoats, underclothing
and jeYelry being missing. They did not
taken ava. -----n.s- the day's receipts were
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17
A Boy Badly Injured.

While cutting wood for e. H. Cham
berlain just east of Toddville, Robert
Roth, boy of about IL years, by a glanc-
ing swing of the ak struck his foot and
completely severed two of his toes and
badly cut the others. The boy had great
nerve, walking to the house and taking
off his shoe and shook the toes out of his
stocking. He was taken to his home in
Toddville and could not secure the SER
vices of doctor until the next morn
ing lying sixteen hours without having
his foot dressed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17

From square loaf baked the day
before cut slices and remove the crust.
MIX half teaspoonful Of good butter,
a half teaspoonful of chopped water
cress. half teaspoonful of chopped
gherkins, half yolk Of hard-boiled egg,
Spread this over two of the prepared
slices. Cut in small fllets one nice an
chovy, put the filets between the two
slices. This quantity is for one canape.
Arrange the canapes on fancy napkin
on plate.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17

shut the windows tight, leave all
the clothing in its place and open
trunks and drawers. Put thick layer
of ashes in an old iron pot, over which
place shovel of live Goals; throw
teacup of pulverized sulphur on the
Goals and run out, closing the doors in
your exit. Stay out several hours. On
returning open all doors and windows
and the odor will soon be gone, also the
bugs, insects and the germs of any dis
ease that may be lodged in the clothing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17

Fred Reidasch, well-known farmer
diving north of Bows, was riding west
ern horse that was not well broken. when
the animal became unmanageable and
ran into n barb wire fence, running for
several rods close to the fence, and the
wire cut Mr.. Reidasch's leg to the bone.
The prospects are that he will recover.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17
New Early Potato.

Despite the fact that some growers
do not favor the early Ohio potato. the
variety is regarded by many as the best
of the early varieties, which adds that
a white form of the variety is being in
troduced. 1t originated with Western
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17

to Harold Leeney, a
member of the col
lege, 1t is easy to tell
a horses character
by the shape of his
nose. If there is a
gentle curve to the
profile and at the