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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
PlowinR May BE Too Early.


Many farmers are very impatient to
start the pillow in the spring. AS soon
us the snow disappears and they find
few dry spots In the highway the
pillow is brought out and started. The
soil being cold and wet, the upturned
furrow presents a smooth, glossy APP
pearance, and IL future freezing does
not occur 1t will bake hard and firm,
requiring several borrowings to put it
into proper condition for a seed bed.
Not only is this extra labor required,
but the soil at blowing is so soft that
the horses at each step sink almost to
the bottom Of the furrow. This is very
Injurious, and most of these early
blowers would not think of allowing
other stock upon the fields when in this
condition. The act of blowing oblitefe
ates the foot-marks, and they imagine
no harm is done, but they are greatly
mistaken. No farmer ever gained any
thing In the end by blowing his soil
when not in a proper condition. Per-
haps there is some advantage in mark
ing out lands in a field that Is natural
~ wet and heavy, as the burrows thus
made act us surface drains, and IL the
land be nearly level the water is drawn
from the surface soil to a distance of
several feet upon each side, and IL it
can be drained Off at the end of fur
rows positive gain will be accom-
plished. Orange Judd Farmer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02


A Kansas City horseman has con-
tracted to supply the Government 400
cavalry horses at $112.50 a head.
The prune growers of Washington.
Oregon and Idaho have combined to
advance prices, and IL the rest OF the
coast producers join them they promise
raise shortly.
Many farmers who have marketed
much maple syrup from Vermont have
become discouraged on account of the
ravages of forest worm, which is
killing the sugar maple.
Oleo production in Chicago in Feb
ruary was 100000 pounds, compared
with 1887 900 pounds a year ago. Six
ty-seven licenses to retail oleo We're is
sued, against forty-one year ago.
The early sown plots of sugar beets
have given larger crops than those lat
err sown at all the experimental farms
of Canada. The average results from
all the farms show difference in the
crops of 1890 Of three tons 200 pounds
per acre in favor of the early sowing.
The only cereals grown in the Phil
ippines are rice and corn. OF these,
rice is by far the more important, be-
ing the staple food Of the native popu.
lation, as well as the Inhabitants of
other oriental countries. A scarcity
of rice always brings hardship and SUI
fering to the people.
From the Scientific American 1t is
learned that a horse can draw on the
worse kind Of road. about four times
as much as he can carry on his back.
On good macadamized road he can
pull ten times as much and on paved
road twenty-five times as much and on
street railway fifty-eight times as
much as he can carry on his back.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

MAY you take this lesson home with
you tonight, dear friends" concluded
the preacher at the end of very long
and wearisome sermon. "And may Its
spiritual truths sink deep into your
hearts and lives to the end that your
souls may experience salvation We
will now bow our heads in prayer.
Deacon White, will you lead?"
There was no response.
Deacon White" this time in loud
er voice, Deacon White, will YOU
lead?"
Still no response. 1t was evident thai
the good deacon was slumbering. The
preacher made third appeal and
raised his voice to a pitch that succeed
ed in waking the drowsy man.
deacon White, will you please
lead?"
The deacon rubbed his eyes aud
opened them wonderingly.
SIS it my lead? MOL just dealt."-
Detroit Free Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Of the West. So far as is known, sim
liar instance has not been brought to
the attention of science.

of the West. So far as is known, sim
liar instance has not been brought to
the attention of science.
1t was nearly year before her
teacher, Miss Carrie Parrish, discov-
cred the strange popularity of Mary.
The first six months work in the re-
sewing class consists mainly of the
teaching of English. From the first
Mary appeared tlmid and seemed
slower of comprehension than the 9TH
er members Of her class. Nobody
,:ould understand why she did not
earn faster. For whole year her
'trange hieroglyphics appeared utterly
meaningless to her teacher, who could
,nly wonder at their invariable incor-
ectness. One day a certain method
n their madness became apparent to
Miss Parrish. Then she discovered that
her little pupil was not only writing
everything upside down. but was re-
versing everything that she wrote. If
you will take sheet of paper, write
your name on 1t, turn 1t upside down,
reverse the sheet and hold 1t up to the
light you will see what Mary Terry
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

The tenement-house committee of
the good government clubs, having eff
fected great Improvements in the
housing of the New York poor, now
presents some figures which must mp
peal even to the greediest of capital
fists. Buildings erected on sanitary
principles, with plenty of light and mir,
water. heating facilities and other con-
veniences. are paying dividends of
from IL to 15 per cent, while the
squalid and unhealthy dwellings. beside
them can hardly be forced to yield 5
and 6per cent. In one tenement house
the average rent Of rooms is IS cents a
week, and the room has at least one
window with clear sunlight. For every
tenant there is running water and
steam heat together with free baths
and laundry privileges In the base
ment. This building has never paid
less than 10 per cent, while the dilap-
idated and uncomfortable houses
which adjoin 1t pay only z per cent.
Here is something for the landlords to
think about.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

Willis L. Moore, chief of the weather
service bureau, has issued general or
der forbidding persons connected with
the service from smoking cigarettes
during Office hours. That Chief Moore
is not opposed to the use of tobacco by
the men under his control is evidenced
by his permission granted them to
smoke pipes or cigars while on duty.
1t is stated that the order was care
fully considered before it was issued,
and was the result of extended investi-
CATION. Speaking of this matter, Chief
Moore is reported as saying: "In this
service we are compelled to maintain n
very strict discipline, in order to secure
satisfactory service. Some of our
men, who are regarded as the most
thorough and competent, doing every
detail of their work with the utmost
promptness and accuracy, gradually
become careless and lax. sent inspec-
tors to investigate, and in number of
cases it was found directly attributable
to the use of cigarettes. l am not
prudish, nor do / wish to assume any
authority whatever over any privilege
which the employees OF the service
should have but as public servant /
feel that 1T is my duty to correct any
evil which may exist, even il in at
tempting to make this they claim am
overstepping my authority. can state
most emphatically that the order will
stand, and that 1T applies to the entire
force Of the bureau throughout the en-.
tire service. Cigars and pipes are not
barred" This order will doubtless ere.
ate u great deal of discussion, and
those addicted to the use of cigarettes
will look upon 1T as an infringement of
personal liberty. But the order Is sim
ply In line with a rule generally en-
forced on railroads prohibiting en-
ployes when on duty from drinking
spirituous liquors. If cigarette smoking
results in neglect Of duty there can be
no question as to Chief Moore's right
to issue the order In question, and
those who decline to obey 1t can main
tain their independence by quitting a
service the rules of which they con-
slider oppressive.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Di.be,,eved the witnesses.

Recently woman was on trial be.
fore n police court in Charlotte, N. @.
She had figured as defendant before.
Knowing that fact her counsel on this
occasion, who was proving an alibi for
her. took occasion to put on an unusual
number of witnesses, and some of them
of undoubted character. So confident
was he that, when through the exam
inatlon, he refrained from addressing
the jury, saying to the court that the
witnesses for his client were such as to
render it unnecessary. The police court
promptly entered up sentence Obsery.
ing the astonished looks Of the lawyer
for the defendant, he politely said:
"AIr. b, your client has been before
me several times. If We're to believe
her witnesses l never would convict
her."-Philadelphia Call.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Skin. MIX for Plx..

The time has passed when the swill
barrel was considered necessary id
junct to the keeping of pigs. No food
was filthier than that from the swill
barrel, and the pigs We're compelled to
accept food that had undergone fermen-
tatlon until 1t was sour, but which was
a mass of disease germs. The inven-
ton of the cream separator has worked
changes in the feeding of swine. 1t is
now cheaper to give the fresh skim
milk to the pigs than to attempt to
keep it, and the ground grain is thus
more easily fed at the same time. Pure
water, clean food, dry pens and COM
Portable bedding have done more to
eliminate disease than medicine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

The country is aging notlceably. This
Is testified to in the closer calculations
as to price between the retail merchant
and his customers and the demand that
has arisen for half-cent coin. The
department stores Of the large cities
are already putting five-mill coin into
use, and the Treasury officials at
Washington have become SO impressed
that popular demand and need for
such coin exists that bill has been
prepared for Introduction in Congress
authorizing it's mintage. AS the bar
gain counter has evidently become a
settled institution, the coin would fall
into general use.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Food that Absorb. odors.

Flour should not be kept In store
room or pantry where there is cooked
food, as 1t absorbs odors. Ignorance Of
this fact accounts for poor bread often
er than an inferior quality of flour.
Articles Of food that are made of gel.
atine or of milk should always be kept
covered, as both milk and gelatine are
literal scavengers of the air and abb
sorb not only odors, but germs.
Neither cheese, cabbage, fish nor
baked beans should ever be put into
the refrigerator. They all leave an
odor of which it is difficult to rid the
refrigerator, and they also flavor the
food.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Care Of the Refrigerator.

A word of caution sent out by one
of the large refrigerator manufactur-s
ers is to the effect that food should
never be placed in refrigerator in
warm state. as 1t will cause damp
ness or moisture. Food should never
be kept in the refrigerator without ice
or with cover or doors closed. Never
put chemicals of any kind in refrig-
orator. The zinc lining should occa-
sionally be washed with soap and
warm water and then wiped perfectly
dry. Also pour warm water in the
waste pipe that 1t may clear the slime
that accumulates from the ice. This
will keep the refrigerator clean and
free from odor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

Families that keep only one COW
should have only the best to be pro-
cured. More labor is required to care
for a single cow, proportionately, than
for herd. The COW for the family
should give large flow Of milk for at
least ten months in the year, and the
milk should contain not less than per
cent. of butter fat, as cream is one of
the essentials. It is better to have a
COW that gives even richer milk, but
the majority of family cows are select
ed without regard to merit in that re-
spect. 1t is difficult to raise the calves
in such cases, hence in purchasing a
family COW 1t will be profitable to pay
high price for superior animal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Polish for Dining Table.


E Wash the table with turpentine, SO
as to remove any stains of grease that
may be on 1t, and clean this off with
linen rags. Dip soft cloth In cold
drawn linseed oil and apply 1t to every
part of the surface; let the oil remain
on for about twelve hours, then rub 1t !
well with a WOODEN cloth. AS soon as
1t appears perfectly dry apply linen
cloths TO remove any moisture that
may remain behind. In three or four
days repeat the application of the oil
as before, and when this operation has
been performed three or four times
sponge the top all over with ,lukewarm
water; wipe it quickly and dry with
soft cloth. The luster may not come
out as quickly as expected, but by per-
severance a brilliant and lasting polish
will be obtained which will bid def
ance to stains from hot Dishes fruits or
boiling water. This polish Is not suit
able for rosewood. as it would render it
too dark.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Sour Milk Corn Bread.

Mix together in a bowl three cups
of cornmeal and one cup of graham
flour. Stir in a teaspoonful of salt, a
tablespoonful of sugar. tablespoons
full of melted butter and two cups OF
sour milk. Now beat in three eggs,
whipped light, and small teaspoonful.
of soda dissolved In a little boiling watt
er. Beat for five minutes, then pour
into creased mold with funnel in
the center. Bake for an hour, or until.
u straw comes out clear from the thick.
est part of the loaf.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Nursing Bottle for Calves.

a nursing bottIe may be used as q
feeder for the calf by which its wean-
ing will take place at much earlier
date than by the old method, and by
this device the calf absorbs the thin
blue substitute fed to it in way SO
entirely natural thatit remains in ignor-
ance Of the deception being practiced
upon it. A bracket or supporting device
for the milk receptacle is first provided,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

mechanics, all the parts being simply
put together and designed with that
end In view.
The absence of legs, it will be noticed,
is interesting, and allows the barrow to
rest fiat on the ground, so that 1t may
be quickly and easily filed and
dumped. The legs. 1t is asserted, are
one of the weakest parts of the ordin-
airy wheelbarrow, and are apt to be-
come loose and rickety.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Easy Washing.

To eight gallons cold water add half
pint soft soap, put soiled clothes In
boiler, start fire, boil briskly fifteen
minutes, take out, rinse in one clear
water, remove suds from boiler. I'LL
boiler MS before. place same clothes n
boiler and boil thirty minutes. Take
clothes out, rinse carefully, place ON
line to dry. Any one following these
directions will be pleased with result.
1t saves labor, soap. and last but not
least great wear and tear in clothes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

Cover half box of gelatin with cold
water and let soak half an hour; then,
stand over boiling water until dissolve
ed. Mix pint of red raspberry Juice
with half cup of sugar, strain into q
tin pan, add the gelatin, set on ice and
stir until it begins to thicken; add a
pint of whipped cream, mix carefully,
and set on ice to harden. Serve with
thick cream and white cake. Straw
berry cream may be made in the same
way, using quart of juice and cup
full Of sugar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Veal o,,,e,et.

Beat three eggs separately until very
light. Chop 10 fine paste one pint of
odds and ends of cold cooked veal, and
add this to the beaten yolks, with one
teaspoonful of salt, one teaspoonful of
finely minced onion, one tablespoonful
of chopped parsley and saltspoonful
Of paprika. Lastly turn in the beaten
whites. Put tablespoonful of butter.
in a frying pan, and when hot pour in
the mixture. Brown and fold like an.
omelet and serve Immediately when
done on heated platter garnished
with parsley.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

A thief attempted to rob an Ameri-
can girl visiting in Naples. She grasped
him by the throat and almost strangled
him. he finally escaped. The thief
made a mistake when he did not pre-
tend to be policeman and propose to
har Fr
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Interesting F,.cts

America sells nearly three times as
much as she buys; Germany buys over
two hundred and fifty millions of dol
lars worth more every year than she
sells; while Great Britain last year
actually bought twice as much as she
sold.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
To Wash Flanne,s.

Flannels should always be washed by
themselves in suds prepared for
them; on no account be rubbed on the
board unless very dirty. The suds-
should be pleasantly warm to the
hands, not too hot and no hot or cold
water be added While the fiannels are
in the tub. They should be rinsed in
clean water Of the same temperature
as the washing suds, and as many wat
ers used as may be necessary to take
all the soap out, as the fiannels will
never be soft with the soap left In
them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

There is practically a coal famine in
Europe. mainly due to labor troubles
In France. Germany, Saxony and Aus
tria. The consequent stoppage Of min
ing has resulted in an increased impor-
tation from America. The London
Etatlst, In calling attention to the inn
mense coal area Of the United States,
having production practically equal
to that Of Great Britain, declares that
America is destined to be the greatest
coal-exporting country In the world.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
starting Follows the sparrow.

The English startling has been
brought to New York and is domesti-
eating itself rapidly. Although intro
duced only year or two ago, it has
increased considerably In numbers and
in many of the uptown streets its musi-
cal piping can be heard this spring.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
The name Of Timothy Bennett, shoe

The name Of Timothy Bennett, shoe
maker, of Hampton Wick, is little
known to popular fame. Yet it was he
who resisted successfully, at his own
expense, an attempt of the British
Government, or Of the crown, in 1850,
to close Bushey Park, near London,
against the common people. His vic
tory set a precedent which has ever
since been Of great value in maintain
ing popular rights on lands belonging
to the realm. A monument to his men,
DRY is now to be erected, and worthily.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
AN INVERTED BRAIN.
CHILD SEES. READS AND WRITES
UPSIDE DOWN.
Seven Year-old California Girl, Who
Lives in World that Seems Bottom
side Up and Backward Her Case a
Puzzle.

There is a 7-year-old girl in Alviso,
CAL, who lives in world all her own.
Nobody would want to share her world
with her, because 1t is n topsy turvy
one-so very topsy turvy that it makes
the head dizzy just to think about it.
Little Mary Terry sees everything bot
tomside up and backward. The ex-
periences that each day brings to this
child in real life are more remarkable
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

Benzine and carbolic acid, one gallon
to one ounce, is sure death to moths
But 1t cannot be used in delicate
laprlcs, ana from its inflammable char.
acter must be used with great caution.
a hand atomlzer is the easiest way to
apply IT. The fumes of burning cam.
phor gum or sulphur will suffocate
moth millers. ass
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

The New York chorus girls are now
engaged in horse whipping their way
into publicity. 1t is hard on the VIC
tins. but brings the girls engagements
every time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

The Ameer of Afghanlstan Is the
only honest potentate living, because
he feels honored in being called the
''prince Of liars" Such royal frankness
deserves recognition.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

The mob that undertakes to admin
lister the law is guilty of an insupport-
able insolence, and its members
should be made to feel the heaviest
penalty for their violation of the law.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02


Two farmers living near lola, Kan,
have received Il 4O,000-pound car Of
salt from Hutchinson, which they will
use on their farms, says the Abilene
Chronicle. Both have extensive farm
interests which they look after them
selves and they propose to SOW the salt
with oats, wheat and fax, on the the
DRY that land SO treated is given the
chemicals required by those grains and
in the belief that chinch bugs will shun
the fields. Some of their impractical
town friends have rather hankering
for the belief that wheat SO treated
will grow loaves of self-rising bread.
At any rate the test is one which will
be watched with interest and the farm
ers may reap good returns from the
500 or more invested by these gentle
men in an experiment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

ties of White Mountain scenery to dol
lars and cents. but the multitudinous
summer boarder is not to be pitied. He
gets his moneys worth In fresh air and
new inspiration for the dull routine
of city life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

Having earned million-dollar fee in
settling the dispute between Messrs.
Carnegie and Frick, James B. Dill, of
New York, may be said to have made
. very good start Id his legal career.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Useful ON the Farm,

A good spray pump is a useful artI-
Gle in many ways about the farm. 1t
can be used to spray the potatoes. 1t
is used to apply kerosene emulsion to
destroy the suctorial insects, such as
the aphides, or plant lice, on plums,
cherries and young apple trees, and of
which l propose to treat In a future
chapter. And 1t can be used to white
wash the cellar, the poultry house, the
stable and other buildings. 1t can be
used to advantage In applying disin-
fectants for preventing the spread Of
contagious diseases, etc.
A word or two as to the cost of spray
ing. Say you have four or five acres
of orchard, 1t will take about five bar
rels of mixture for each spraying.
Twenty pounds bluestone, at z cents
per pound, $1.4O; Paris green, SO cents;
lime, 10 cents; total, $2.05 for material.
A man and boy with a horse will do it
in one day; say So for wages, and you
have the cost Of each spraying, $4.05.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

Another thing about the gold statue
OF "The American Girl" to be exhibited
ut the Paris Exposition that is unfair
to the real American girl is that it is
worth only $4,000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02
Stoln1c Drains,

The accompanying cut shows an ex-
cellent way of making drain where
there is plenty OF stone available. IA
are two fiat stones placed rs shown.
one upright and the other sloping; the
rest of the drain, B, Is filed in with
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

The minister who publicly announces
his belief that woman is a menace to
civilization deserves to hear harder
things than we can say about him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-05-02

We have noticed that when a child
has smart mother, 1t is often quoted
as saying smart things; in short, we
believe that mothers make up the smart
things credited to children.