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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17
Good Advice.

The most miserable brings In the
world are ihose suffering from IDyspcp-
sia and LIVER Complaint. More than
t.vent,-five per cent Of tho people In
the United States are afflicted with
thesr two diseases and their effects:
such as Sour Stomach, Sick Headache
llshitnal Costiveness, l'alpitation Of
the heartburn. WaterbIasb, Gnawing
ard lsnrnine Pains at the Pit Of the
stomach. Yellow Skin, Coated Tontne
and Disagreeable Taste In the Morth,
Coming mp Of Food after eating, Low
Spirits. etc. fao to your Druggist and
get bottle Of August Flower for 70
cents. Two dosea will relieve you.
TRY 1t. flet Creams Prize Almsnac.
For sale by nr. i'onnelly. Ryan, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17
snun spoons.


All the world Is familiar with snuff
boxes, but SNUFF spoons are pretty little
refinements of which this generation
has hardly heard. Very probably they
came into use about two years after
Sir George Rockies expedition to vigo
bay in 1702, when he captured half
ton Of tobacco and snuff from the
Spanish galleons, and snuff thus be-
came common article in England.
One of the characters In comedy
published ut Oxford in 1904, entitled
IAN Act at Oxford" by Thomas Baker,
says, But carry sweet snuff for the
ladies'" to which Arabella replies: "a
spoon too. That's very gallant, for to
see some people run their fat fingers
into box is as nauseous as eating
without fork" IS
In the forties and ffties saun spoons
were still in use on the Scottish border.
They were of bone and of a. size to go
into the snuffbox. People fed their
noses. It was said. rs naturally us they
carried soup to their mouths. AS late
as 1877 farmer at Norham-on-Tweed
was seen using one. -Gentleman's Mag
aZine, -5.s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17
\ Love Letter of Prince nl.na.

Love Letter OF Ff1nce Bl1n0rCk.
ION my window Sill, among all sorts
Of crocuses and hyacinths. stand two
camelllas which always inspire me
with strange thoughts. One of them,
slender and pretty, with it's ornamen-
tai crown (top) and soft. pale-very
pale-plnk blossoms, but little foliage
and only two buds. transports me to
Reddetin, holds itself rather stifly and
lisps English. The other makes far
less impression of beauty as you look
at 1t, and its stalk betrays in Its gnarl-
cd twisting lack of care in its pruning.
From the midst Of the foliage looks
out dead branch, but the crown is
rich in leaves. and the foliage Is green
er than that of Its neighbor. 1t gives
promise Of abundant blossoming in its
eight buds, and its color is deep dark
red and white In irregular gay varlega-
ton. Do you take the comparison
amiss7 1t Is a lame comparison, more
over, for do not love camellias, be-
cause they are without odor. and you
love precisely on account Of the fra
GRANGE Of the flower of your spirit,
which is white, dark red and black"
Here is picture Of the Man Of Iron
with his armor fed.-Harpers Mag
azine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17
Ono rare Plus4o

There are still some good lands in
northwestern Iowa, southw esteRn
Minnesota and South Dakota, and II
you are expecting to make q change In
location, you should take advantage of
the low excursion rates In effect. On
the first and third Tuesday Of each
month excursion tlckets, bearing 81
days limit, can be purchased to all
points on the darlington, Cedar Rapids
& Northern Railway, north Of and
including Abbott, Shell Rock aud
Wayerly at One Fare Plus SO.
Full information relative to these
lands will BIZ cheerfully given upon AZ
plicatlon to Messrs. Ilten & Brooks,
our industrial and immigration A gents,
Ceder Rapids, Iowa.
Ii you are thinking of making a trip
to any point in Alabama, Arkansas,
Arizona, British Columbia, Canadian
Northwest, Colorado. Florida, GeOrgis,
Idaho, Indian Tprritory, Iowa, Kansas,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Manitoba, Mime
sofa, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi,
Montana, New Msxico, Nellraska,
North Carolina, North Dakota. Okla
homa, Oregon, South Dakata, South
Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vir-
gin's, Washington, Wisconsin and
Northern Michigan aud Wyoming, call
on agents Of the "Cedar Rapids Route"
for rates, etc, or address
JNo. Il. FARMER, A. g. P. q T. A.,
b., q. r. & N. Ry.
Cedar Rapids, Ia.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17
HI. Goal the Letter .v.v

When the late Horace Maynard, LII
D., entered Amherst college, he expos
ed himself to ridicule and jibing ques-
tons of his fellow students by placing
over the door of his room a large
square of white cardboard on which
was inscribed in bold outlines the sim
gle letter v. Disregarding comment
and question, the young man applied
himself to his work, ever keeping in
mind the height to which he wished to
climb, the first step toward which was
signified by the mysterious v. Y,
-Four years later, after receiving the
compliments of professors and stu
dents on the way he had acquitted
himself as valedictorian Of his class,
young Maynard called the attention of
his fellow graduates to the letter over
his door. Then light broke In upon
them. and they cried out:
"Is 1t possible that you had the vale
dictory in mind when you put that v
over your door?"
''Assuredly I had" was the emphatic
reply.
On he climbed, from height to height,
becoming successfully professor of
mathematics in the University of Ten
nessee, lawyer, member Of congress,
attorney general of Tennessee, United
States minister to Constantinople and
finally postmaster general-Success.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17
visited the Truair family here last

visited the Truair family here last
week.
L Win Rowland, our up-to-date paper
hanger, was hanging paper in Stanley,
last week. Will;keeps busy and does
good work.
G. ID. Hickox and wife entertained
their son.in-law, Marshal Scott HUE,
last week. Ar. HUE has been the
principal of the Monons school the pat t
four years.
George Stimson and Mrs. Benedict
were down from Stanley Friday, look
ing after the latter's property.
Q. T. Ross transacted business in
Independence Saturday.
q. L. Ross, u. M. Whitney and Mrs.
Louisa Dunsmore were the three wit
nesses invited to attend court at West
Union, April Is, as defending witnesses
of Ed Madden.
Mary Brown began teaching the
Sheldon school April Is.
Lydia Brown began teaching the
Dundee echool April l5
Mrs. d. p. Fowler spent Monday to
Friday of last week in Dundee visit
ing.
Mr.. Kreussell 81. has moved into his
new house here.
Fred Retz has purchased the VIM.
Bottlemsn house and will move to
town and enlarge and improve the
house Immediately. VIM. Bottleman
and family Will move to the Retz farm
to work the farm for Mr.. Retz.
Ed Madden, of Sumner, visited his
many friends here Friday.
Miss Lizzie Smith arrived home
Tuesday, April 8. She has finished her
course of study at Iowa City and re-
ceived her diploma, NJ. ID.
This community was favored by Q
several days visit from the Evangelists,
Revs. DeFlone and Fit last week
Tuesday to Saturday. They are now
in Winthrop.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17

II a female fox (vixen) gets caught
in steel trap and is discovered by
the male or fox dog, 1t is said he inva-
riably kills her, although have not
heard 1t stated that the vixen would
kill the dog fox or another vixen or the
male another male.
II COW becomes impaled on fence
and groans with pain, the whole herd
instantly rush wildly to the spot, fight.
and apparently do their best to destroy
her IL not beaten of.
A hog confined with others in a pen
breaks out and on being returned to
the pen is at once set upon and bitten
by the others.
Why, with all the instinct animals
possess, is the desire so strong to In
jure or destroy rather than to help or
rescuei-New York Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17
aREELE,Y.

Frank LillibsIdg is qui.esick.
Horn-to Mr.. and Mrs. Ar Sawytr on
Tuesday April 9th, 1901 girl baby.
John Ocker, has had enough of thu
city and will 60 to the farm in alb ut
two weeka.
Harry Sherman departed tuesday
for Miles City, Mon, where he goe: n
.lrch of h"al'h and fortune, and we
hope he will find both.
Died-at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Nettie Winnard, stRicevill-, Iowa
on April 4th, 1901, at 1l:25 q m, Mrs.
Julia Robinson. Julia Wood was born
nlErie county, N. Y, on July II, 1927,
and at the time of her death was 73
years, month. and IL days old. lI-r
childhood was spent with her parents
in the states of New York and PEN
nsylvania. In 1875 she accompanied
her father, Amos Wood, to Delaware
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17
LAMONT.

Walt Van Vors is IN Independence,
and very sick.
The w. q. I. U. gave q very inter
esting program Easter night, April Z,
1901.
Mrs. q. q. Flaucher spent q few
days of last week in Waterloo. He ex-
poets to move there.
Miss Laura Berrige entertained the
Misses Lille Mat.crson and Gertie bur.
fey, of Aurora, last week
The +. w. Baptists were entertained
at tea in the Geo. Reid home last week
Thursday.
The M. e Ladies Aid will serve sup
per ln Mrs. Nancy WfnLdenburg's home
April 25.
u. w. Backus has located in Lamont.
lie is our Attorney-at Law. We vel.
come him to our community.
Fred Wasmer aud Royal Sharp
bought the butcher shop at Early, Iowa
last week and will move there soon.
Mr. JrlIlson, of Marion, Iowa, is our
band instrucn!
Mae l. l,,i' ..nr ;hr efficient t.Ie-
graph operator at Sumner
Guy Brigham is home from New
Hampton.
Miss Sarah I3udlong, of Oelwein,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17
Marvellous Chieke. Les..

The mechanism of the leg and foot Of
a chicken or other bird that roosts on
limb is a marvel of design. 1t often
seems strange that bird will sit on a
roost and sleep all night without fall
ing off, but the explanation is perfectly
simple. The tendon of the leg Of bird
that roosts is so arranged that when
the leg is bent at the. knee the claws
are bound to contract and thus hold
with a sort of death grip the limb
around which they are placed. Put a
chickens feet on your wrist and then
make the bird sit down, and you will
have practical Illustration on your
skin that you will remember for some
time. By this singular arrangement,
seen only in such birds as roost. they
will rest comfortably and never think
of holding on, for 1t is impossible for
them to let go till they stand up.-Pres-
byterian. e
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17
RYAN.

r. Houlahsn and family are visiting
friends at Delaware.
9. T. O'Connor spent Sunday at
Bellvue, Iowa.
James Ireland and family departed
Saturday for Coggon, where they have
purchased residence. The best wishes
of their many friends accompany
them to their new home.
Rev. P. H. Ryan was transacting
business at the county seat Saturday.
Bopp, the Cany Safe man, was in
town Thursday.
Miss Agness Mccartney came out
from Dubuque Saturday to take charge
of her school in the Donnelly district.
Our schools open Monday.
@. E. Morley and family are moving
into their residence, recently purchased
from james Ireland.
Mrs. w. p. Hurley departed Satur-
day for New Wine, whittier she was
called by the serious illness of her
mother,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17
strawberry POINT

VIM. Ludley from Manchester is SELL
ing feather busters about town this
week.
Mrs. Chas. Sauerbry, who has been
critically Ill for sometime, is on the
gain, which is matter of congratulation
among her friends.
Miss Daisy Moline departed Monday
for her home in Andover, Missouri,
after svisit Of six months with rela-
tives in this city and vicinity. Miss
Moline will be missed by q large num-
Der Of friends here.
Michael s. Cossey was born In Ticon-
detoga, Essex County, New York,
April Is, 1919. In 1855, he came to
Colehburg, Iowa, where he lived until
the April of 1871. From this time to
his death last Saturday, April 8, 1901,
he made his home at Forestville. MI.
O0ssey was married to Olive A. Ander.
son in May 1874; to this union no child.
rem we're born, Mrs. Cossey dying at
Export In the year 1858. Later Mr.
Cossey was welded to Mary l.. Bell, Of
Beloit, Wisconsin. To Mr.. and Mrs
Cossey were born six children, three Of
whom have gone on before. The wife
three daughters, Mrs. D. G. Clark Of
Manchester, Mrs. s. X. Williamson, Of
Sloan, and Mrs. E. d. Kerr, of Sioux
City;seven grandchildren; and one sister
Mrs. Charlotte Mercure Of Orwell, Yer
mont, survive deceased. Mail Press
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17
A MAN AND HIS VloLETs.
The Story of the yfvacious Maid
Who Received the Flowers.


Eyes, ii was lovely bunch Of vio-
let's" sighed the girl who received
them, but wish they had never come
to me. You see, 1t was this way: The
man who sent them is one Of those aw-
fully nice fellows who bore you to
death-the kind you feel so glad to see
talking to some one else. don't you
know" she ended appealingly.
eyes; I've seen the type" sympathet-
ically replied her auditor.
well, on my birthday he sent that
lovely bunch of violets-pe perfect beau
ties they were-with a dear little note
to the effect that he had to 60 out OF
town, but would be represented by
these little purple clad messengers, SO
like my eyes and whose fragrance al
ways reminded him of me. l thought
the note rather NICE" she concluded
pensively, and put the flowers in the
parlor on the center table, writing back
that had done so. Why in the world
was SO promptT she walled.
''It was no more than polite"
..Oh, much more! My dear, 1t is al
ways idiotic to pinto details like that.
Well, he did not go out of town, but
was fortunately detained and came
around after all to tell me so. And
those wretched violets"-
Surely they were all rightT
II had loaned them to Annie to wear
to the Blanks dinner. OF course
had to tell him that the heat OF the
room was too great, and had put
them In the icebox. Just as he was
going and was congratulating myself
on my escape in sailed that miserable
girl. violets and all! II he had only
gone, us he said he would. 1t would
have been all right Men are 80 unre-
liable!"-New York Mail and Express.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17
cheated. for all of these things are
easy for an expert and dishonest deal
err to initiate. If you arc not a judge Of
!, china, then hire IN honest expert to
purchase for you."-New York Herald.
Az, ON Accouu, q, N. noot,


All ON Account of the Boots.
AS a sergeant was bawling out his
orders in barracks in Dublin and
watching the line OF feet as the IN W rr-
cruits endeavored to obey the w~.l Il
command lie found, to his astonish-
mcnt. that one pair of feet. more no.
ticeable on account of their extra large
size. never turned.
Without taking his eyes OFF those feet
the sergeant bawled out second or
der:
I, about face"
! Flo could see that NIL tho feet except
those he watched turned In obedience.
Rus hing up to the owner, little fell
low, he seized him by the shoulder,
shouting: :
"Why don't you turn with the rest"
II did" replied the trembling recruit.
'You did Oh? Well, 1 watched your
feet. andthey never moved"
TITS the boots they gave me. SIR"
said the poor fellow. They're SO large
that when turn my feet turns inside
of them."-London Answers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17

county Iowa, settling iu the northeas-
tern part where they continued to re-
reside until the date of her marriage to
j. H. Robinson, on Dec. 10, l847, Six
children were born of this union, viz:
Joseph, Burt and Nettie Mrs. Winnsrd)
who survive her; Frank, Emmor, Alice
and Emma together with her husband,
all passed over the river before her. Mr..
and Mrs. Robinson were among the earli-
est settlers in delaware county, she
having resided there continuously for
81 years and in the state for Sc years.
Home Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17

Fogg-1t isn't such a difficult thing
to read character by the handwriting.
l believe can do 1t myself.
Bass-Well. try your skill on that let
ter received short time ago. What
do you say to that7
Fogg-In the first place. the writer Is
very unwomanly woman.
Bass-How do you come to that con-
clusioni
Fogg-None of the words are under
scored.-Boston TRANSCRIPT.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17
RAp,s GROVE.
Bert Smith is painting for Ed Robin

Bert Smith Is painting Tor Ed Robin-
son.
John Martin and wife were shopping
in Greeley last Friday.
A sister of Mrs. Fred Moser has been
visiting her the past week.
George Heitkamp, of Oneida is work
ing for j. M. Rutherford.
The l.. A. S. which was to meet at
Mrs. L. G. Clute's last week met with
Mrs VIM. Martin.
Ote Stone has been helping Cy Nc
Ginnis move his hay this week.
Fred Moser and family visited with
Mrs. Moser's parents near Millyille over
Sunday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17
Wood ala.4 Cause. snee.ins.

Among its many curious products
South Africa includes the 'sneezei
wood" tree, which takes its name from
the fact that one cannot cut 1t with
saw without sneezing, as the fine dust
has exactly the effect Of snuff. Even
in planning the wood 1t will sometimes
cause sneezing. No insect. worm or
barnacle will touch It. 1t is very bitter
to the taste, and when placed in water
1t will sink. The color is light brown
and the grain very close and hard.
For dock work. piers or jetties It is Q
useful timber, lasting a long while un-
der water.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17
A Ma.culine Lady. Maid.

A Bostonian while exploring the flles
Of n paper printed in his town a CEN
fury ago came across this rather star
Ting advertisement: "S Rogers Informs
those ladies who wish to be dressed by
him, either on assembly or ball days,
to give him notice the previous day.
Ladies who engage to and don't dress
must pay him half price,"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17
Poultry Culture

Written by 1. K. Fetch the greatest
living authority on poultry raising.
1t is nicely bound In cloth and con.
tains over 400 pages Of valuable Id.
formation to every one interested in tie
raising of poultry. 1t has over sky
illustrationsiand treats on the breeding
Of poultry, location. hnlldings and fur.
nishings, feed and care Of fowls, frrm
shell to griddle, artificial incubation,
diseases Of fowls and their medical
treatment, mating turkeys. ducks.
geese, etc. :
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17

The censorship is very real thing In
China. There any one who writes an
immoral book is punished with 100
blows Of the heavy bamboo and BAN
ishment for life. Any one who reads
1t Is also punished.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17
The New York World.
Thrice-a-Week Edition,
Almost A Daily Al Tho Price OF A

Almost A Daily Al Tho Price OF A
Weekly.
The presidential campaign 10 ever
but the World goes on Just the same
and 1t Is full Of news. To learn this
news, just "a u is-promptly and i'm.
I,artially-all that you have to do 10 to
look In the columns Of The ThIice-s-
Week Edition Of The New York
World which comes to the subscriber
1865 times . year.
The Thrtce-s- Week Worlds diligence
as publisher OF tirst newu has given It
circulation wherever the Engli1h Ian
guage 10 spoken and you want It,
The Thrice,A-week Worlds regular
subscription price is only SlU0 per
year. We offer this uneqnalled nrWs-
paper and the Manchester Democrat
together one year for &2.l6.
The regular subscription price Of the
two papers ie $3.50. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17

contractor-You won't sell me a car
load of bricks on creditl
Dealer-No. Me and my brick are
very much alike. We're hard pressed
for cash.-Philadelphia Record.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17

Young Girl (glancing at her pedal ex-
tremities)- dear! My feet are 80
awfully big!
Practical Auntie-But you stand on
them all right, don't your
Young Girl-Oh, yes, but so do other
folks too.-New York Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17
Dairy and Creamery

Is semi-monthly newspap- published
the LIST and 18th Of each month and ID
devoted to the dairy, creamery and stock
interests.
Remember, every old and new sub
scriber who pays all arrearages and one
years subscription in sdvance to the
DEMOCRAT, ia entitled to receive his
choice of either one Of the above
Pemiums.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17
Temperate.

Grimsby-so you want to marry my
daughter. sir! What are your princi-
pies! Are you temperate!
Fledgely-Temperate! Why, 1 am so
strict that 1t gives me pain even to ind
my boots tight-Pick-Me-Up.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17
lockwood.

Miss Belle Whipple returned to her
school duties at Guttenburg yesterday.
90. Durston was called to Ionia
Tuesday BY the serious illness Of his
mother.
Earl Paynes who has been spending
the past winter with Dr.. Reed and at
tending school departed Monday even
ing for Independence.
The ladies of the Congregational
church gave maple sugar supper inrthe
church parlors last Friday evening
Fred Densmore shipped two carloads
of stock to Kansas City last Tuesday.
Curt Madison was at Strawberry
point Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Densmore visit
ed at Harvey Bridell's Monday.
Miss Jennie Robbins returned to Os.
borne Saturday where she is teaching
school.
DR.. Reeds Office on Main street is
very much improved by coat of paint.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Bridell are the
happy parents of ten pound girl, born
April 9Th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Smith from AT.
lington visited the formers sister, Mrs.
Chas. Rawson, part of last week.
The band concert which was given
in the opera house Thursday night was
quite we'll attended.
Mrs. y. A. Hubbell visited relativel
here last Wednesday.
VIM Kramer went to Chicago last
Tuesday with carload of cattle.
G. E. Miller and wife Of Littleport
we're in town last Tue.day.
l.. Smith, Of strawberry Point, visit.
ed relatives here last Saturday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17
Counterfeit China.

SV0htGEAGlu LhIn8S
Other things besides money are coun-.
forfeited. and purchasers of old china
have to be continually on their guard
or they will be paying.many dollars
for what rs worth only few cents.
THE market is full of imitation CHI
M" said lower Fourth avenue dealer
In antiques who was asked about the
matter. Persons who rely on marks
are sure to be deceived, for marks arc
easily Initiated, and there Is not one
that has escaped forgery.
both French and English manufac-
turers forge all of the most sought aft
er marks and find sale for their prod
ucts. In looking for old china I find
that every mark Of Importance has
been forged, from Dresden to Worces-
ter and Grown Derby, not excepting
old Sevres. Every day would be pur-
chasers come here and visit other New
York shops, looking for china. and have
no mortal idea at all correct of what
they are buying. Yet they will talk
after a most learned fashion and will
take offense at the very suggestion
that they may be deceived.
IF you are going to Judge of china
by its marks or evidence Of its age
and use from discoloration cracks and
chipping, you are more than likely to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-17
His Task.

George With the assurance OF your
love could conquer the world.
Grace will not be necessary
All you have to do is to conquer papa.
London Tit Bits.