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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24
USE OF TOBACCO IN EUROPE.
1t Is Three Hundred aud Fifty Years
Since the Weed Was Introduced.


Three hundred and fifty years ago,
according to the allegations, Jean Moot
introduced tobacco into Europe. 1t was
from his name that the word '.nico-
tine" was derived. The French gov
eminent has just made an appropria.
tion for the erection of a bronze statue
to Moot. 1t is to be set UP in front of
the main government tobacco factory
in Paris. This French claim to the ill.,
PRODUCTION of tobacco into Europe is
somewhat at variance with the general
supposition that Sir Walter Raleigh
first carried the fragrant weed across
the water to the old country. Raleigh
smoked his Virginia tobacco in the
presence of Queen Elizabeth in or
about the year 1885. Thlrty-four years
earlier, however, Jean Nicot, while
French ambassador to Portugal, pur-
chased some tobacco seeds that had
been brought over from Florida and
sent some of them to France. year
later be presented some of the plants
to Catherine DE MedIci, and together
shNS shiONSh tuC ulltu ISaNCS lbpSS.
1t is interesting in this connection
to recall that when tobacco smoking
was first introduced into Europe, first
by Nicot and later by Raleigh; it was
extremely unpopular. 1t was called
the sinking habit" and Mt least two
popes, Urban VIII. and Innocent NJ,
issued DEGREES against it. A Sultan of
Turkey-in which country smoking is
now almost UNDERESTIMATE it crime
punishable by the offenders having
their pipes thrust through their noses.
In Russia the noses of the smokers
were cut off. King James l. Of En-
gland characterized smoking as "a Gus
tom loathsome to the eye, hateful to
the nose, harmful to the brain, danger-
Gus to the lungs, and in the black, stink
Ing fume thereof nearest resembling
the horrible Stygian smoke of the pit
that is bottomless. ''-Savannah News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

A New York womanis suing for di-
vorce from her husband on the ground
that she cannot induce him to talk to
her. The plaintiff is taking long chances
in introducing the matter of talking or
not talking as furnishing reason for d.
vorce. If a wife can get divorce from
her husband because the latter does
not talk enough it is to be presumed
that a husband could get a divorce
from wife who talked too much.
From a feminine point of view, all
things considered, 1t would seem to be
wiser not to try to establish prece-
dent in the premises.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

The other day tine.looking man APP
peared In a New York home and began
paying court to the daughter. She had
met him at Il reception, and he pleased
her. He was kind to the old folks, cour-
teous, model lover, and in few
weeks marriage took place. Not
question was asked. All believed what
he told them. After the marriage it was
discovered that he was bigamist half
a.dozen times repeated and as thorough
q scoundrel as ever graced prison.
Result: a family disgraced and girls
heart broken, all for the lack of little
-pEecaution. 1t would almost seem that
people like to be fooled. Overconti-
dence has blasted many lives. When
young man begins to pay serious atten
tons to your daughter it is your duty
toiearn something about him. 1t is not
enough that he dresses well and talks
well, and appears to be Industrious.
The young man, even If lie is a compar
alive stranger in city, who is in po-
sitfon TO make love to young woman,
is able to show some certificate of char
aeter. Ask him for 1t. Show at least
as: much prudence in matter of matrl-
meny as you would In buying a horse.
IL the candidate for any position,
from office boy to becoming your son
1n-law, is sincere, he invites inspection.
II he objects to inspection you don't
want him, and the young lady in the
case can better afford TO shed few
tears now than buckets of brine after
an ill-advised marriage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24
American Firms in london.

y The great increase in the number of
American houses in London, either
holding their own offices or being rep
resented, is becoming noticeable. One
can hardly pass through any leading
building in the city without meeting
with the names of American competi-
tors The iron and steel trades lead the
way; machinery makers by the score
are to be found; hardware and fancy
goods men are much in evidence; boot
and shoe shops abound, while patent
medicine manufacturers are extremely
numerous. In fact. II would be difficult
to pick out any leading American in
dustry which is not well represented
in London.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24
Trade and the Los Angeles Chamber OF

Commerce.
Alabama proposes to appropriate $2o,-
600 for an exhibit.
Georgia has appropriated sum suf-
flcient to pay the expenses Of a fine ex-
hibit.
Iowa has appointed a commission and
an exhibit is being arranged. The Ag-
ricultural and Horticultural Boards will
participate in the display,
Idaho has appropriated $4,000 for
an exhibit.
Pennsylvania appropriation for rep
resentation is $4,000.
Minnesota has appropriated $4,000
for an exhibit.
New Jerseys appropriation for rep
resentation is $4,000.
North Dakota will expend its appro-
priation, of $4,000 for an exhibit.
Kentucky has appointed commits
sion aud an exhibit is being arranged
Maryland has appointed a commits
sion to, prepare an exhibit and the Bal
timorc Manufacturers Association is CO.
operating.
Delaware has made an appropriation
for an exhibit.
Washington. Montana, Mississippi,
Louisiana, Texas and other States will
be suitably represented.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24
To MIX Thicken,nr Easily.

When it is desired to quickly stir to-
gether -four and water or flour and
milk, to use in thlckenlng gravy, 1t can
be done very quickly by using an egg
beaten. The gravy will not need
straining IL this is DONE A few strokes
of good beater will remove every
lump, and a smooth sauce or gravy is
assured, says writer in Good House
keeping. learned this from an indif-
ferent servant girl, but have passed 1t
on to other domestlcs. as well as rela-
ltives aud friends, all of whom regard
1t as a time-saver worth knowing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

Many animals lack in constitutional
vigor, simply because their parents
have been allowed to get too fat, and
have not had enough exercise to keep
their muscles firm and the digestive
organs active, Willie others have failed
because of the feeder having gone to
the opposite extreme, failed to feed
enough, and In giving exercise have ex.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

A cup of hot coffeeis an unfailing ba-
rometer, If you allow lump of sugar
to drop to the bottom Of the cup and
watch the air bubbles arise without
disturbing the coffee. IL the bubbles
collect in the middle the weather will
be fine; IL they adhere to the cup, form
ing a ring. it will either snow or rain,
and If the bubbles separate without as
Stunning any fixed position changeable
weather may be expected.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

1t is an English tradition that some
thing like century ago a farmer used
the refuse from Il linseed or faxseed
oil mill to manure a field, and then
turned sheep on it. Going there a
While afterward he found that the
sheep had eaten the grass and the ma
nure as we'll and had made better
growth than those in other fields. This
is said 10 have been the beginning of
feeding linseed cake to sheep. Posi-
bly, ii is true, for some of our most
beneficial discoveries have been made
in ways as accidental or providential
as this.-Exchangc.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24
a Homem ade Yea.t,

A homemade yeast that will be found
reliable for people who live remote
from stores is as follows: Peel and
boil six potatoes in quart of water.
When done, pour the water into a jar
and add tablespoonful of sugar. When
cool, add one half of compressed yeast
cake keep the potatoes for the tablet.
Keep in a cool place. Next day save
the potato water again. adding sugar as
before. When COOL add this to the first
jar. Set in warm place to rise. In.
using onc-third should be kept to start
the next rising.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24
College Pudding.

College Fudding.-Mix pint OF
bread crumbs with six ounces of fine-
ly chopped suet, four ounces Of cur
rants, half an ounce of chopped cam
died peel, three ounces of sugar and q
little grated nutmeg. Beat thres eggs
and add them to the other Ingredients.
Flavor with a couple of spoonfuls Of
brandy aud beat the pudding for few
seconds. Form the mixture into egg
shaped balls and fry these in butter or
in hot fat. Drain and serve with wine
or jam sauce.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

II HFPe'tt'. FFVtI1 esFuetIt I5II0t te
port of last years work at Harvard
flat boys enter college trifle yonger
than they did a generation ago, and
fewer Of them proportionally are now
prepared by private tutors. The number
entering from public schools is steadily
increasing. Dr.. Eliot thinks that the
excellence of the preparatory schools
ought still further to reduce the average
age Of entrance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

Mrs. Fourthhusband-Is it really true,
as the papers intimate, that our United
States Senators frequently talk for the
mere purpose DRILLING time?
MI Fourthhusband-No question OF
it, my dear.
Mrs. F-wliat a reprehensible prac-
tice, to be sure.
Mr. + mindful Of the fate of his pred
ecessors)-Very true. but there are
greater offenders; our local cemetery
bears testimony TO the existence Of
more fatal takers than those whom you
accuse.-Boston Courier.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

Probably the production of corn has
been increased in North America by the
development of early maturing varle-
ties during the past twenty-five years
more than it has increased in all the
rest of the world from all other influ-
ences. The corn belt has broadened
hundreds of miles by this means, and
the end is not yet, remarks National
Stockman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24
Covering Tree Wounds.

Among popular conclusions arrived
at from the general experience in using
various preparations. such as shellac
varnish liquid grating wax, tar and
white lead paint, for healing wounds
made in pruning trees is that, taking
all things together, nothing seems to be
better than covering the wounds with
common lead paint, somewhat thick.
and that grating wax is n close sec.
ond. Wax is the superior to paint in
the matter of healing, but it does not
last SO well, nor is 1T SO convenient to
apply.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

King Edward has declared that no
more Populations in frock coats will be
received at court. And in this his
majesty shows that sound sense of the
fitness of things which is said to be
his leading characteristic. The absur-
dity of maintaining notwithstanding
court to be made free of by persons in
$40 suits will ut once strike all thought
full minds. If you can drop in on a
king Just as you leave the office, with
your trousers wrinkled and your neck
tie under your ear, what in the world
is the use of having king? Any COM
petent stage manager will say at once
that ED is right.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24
Parhe,I.Wirc Fcncc..

An animal will seldom 90 near enough
to barbed..wre fence to be badly dam
aged by it. If led up TO it wien first put
out, and allowed to learn how sharp the
barbs are by a slight prick from them,
which will do no real damage But
sometimes one will push another
against it. The greatest danger is from
a barbed-wire that is not. in place, but
has become detached from the post and
has a part of its length lying on the
ground to entangle the legs of any ami
nal or person walking along and not
noticing. See that all such fences are
made safe before any animals are let
out thcrc.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24
GAVE UP MILLION TO
WE'D TYPEWRITER GIRL.

Clarence Otis romance, which cul.
minated III an elopement to Jefferson
vile, Ind, has a sequel. He is the son
of Louisville widow of wealth. As
he was but 10 years old, his mother OBJ
jected to his paying court to Annie Pey-
ton. She was one year his Junior, pref.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24
Facts About the Century.

An industrious calculator has been
searching out some interesting facts
concerning the new century He points
out that tile twentieth century will con-
tain $685. days, which lacks but one
day of being exactly 5.21S weeks. The
middle day of the century will be Jan.
/, 1851. Fifteen out of the hundred
years will begin on Wednesday and the
same number on Friday. Fourteen will
begin OIL each of the other days of the
week. -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

Basis for another historical novel of
an exciting nature is supplied in the
news that the King of England has
asked tile daughter Of the late Presi-
dent Faure Of France to omit from the
projected memoirs OF her father letters
written to him by the late Queen of
England. The contents of the letters
have evidently been made known to
the reigning monarch, who must have
serious reasons, personal or public, for
securing their suppression. To accom-
modate him the work will be with
drawn from the press. The Queen was
known to be peculiar at times and the
King has evidently discovered that dur
ing one of those times her majesty was
inliscreet with her pen. Or can 1T be
that the letters refer to his own fire.
quent incognito visits to the French
capital and police protection? specu-
lation is bound to be rife until the let
tiers are out-or counterfeited.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

SINCE, clean and truss four or i've
pound fowl. Wrap it in cheese cloth
and lay it on a trivet in a deep kettle.
Put In one quart water and one tea
spoon salt. and let 1t steam till tender,
adding more water If needed. Remove
cloth and skewers. Lay 1t on platter
and pour celery sauce around the fowl
and garnish with celery tips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

ty as Il. picture, and for three years has
earned her own way in the world as a
stenographer. Mrs. Otis objections
were overruled. Young OFT slipped
away from the military school at Ashe-
vile, n. g., to which his mother had
bundled him, and lie married his hearts
idol His mother refuses to forgive
him, and he is now working for So a
week, but happy, while his bride will
hold her position until his income is
larger.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

Ill-informed persons are asserting
that the culinary art has declined since
women have become addicted to clubs.
On the contrary, life insurance stalls
tics conclusively prove that the age
limit has extended since women gave
up cookery for culture.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

selves with shaking LANDS after the
English fashion, and in such an event
lit may be asked whether it would not
he we'll to pass a law ordaining that
no one shall indulge in this form of
greeting whose. hands have not been
first thoroughly purified by means of a
solution of phenic acid or OF bichloride
of mcrcurv
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

A scientific gentleman proposes to
stop the eternal war between dog and
cat by inoculating the animals with Sc
runs from one another's blood. In this
way the hostile dog principle will neu-
tralize the hostile cat principle and
there will be peace in the two fami-
lies
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

One, of the handsomest buildings in
the Court of State and Foreign. Build
ings at tile Pan-Amerlcan Exposition is
that erected by the State of Ohio. 1t
stands on the broad plateau near the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

their meetings with her childish plead
ings to come to God. Evangelist Ed
wards sacrificed a lucrative legal prac-
tice in Devonshire to take up the call
ing of an evangelist. He has been IN
the United States for nearly year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

> I LILLY lehah
from kissing any
one" Nine. Petit
is, leader of the.
new society. She
Il $ The leading
woman lawyer of
Paris. {.
If kissing goes
out of fashion
those who desire
TO give evidence Of,
conjugal anA MAJ
ternal affection
will be Obliged to
&E
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24
The Household Pest.


Eyerv bonse il invaded Mt some time
or other Inv some variety Of household
most Whether If be in tho form Of
caches. mice or holdings. the result Ii
the snmc-to drive n careful house.
keancri 10 d;.trnction The hest thing
To teen away mIcc is n cat. the next
hest fling ia n tran How l,ousekeep.
er. Know However that mice will not
20 near n tran unless II f. thoroughly
scolded and .ire1 after every three or
four contures
Paris urcen will, efYectunlly destroy
roocbes and water huos n shonld be
snrinkled snaringlv around the places
they frconent Chloride of lime will
oIsn .oon = ,,.a,, ,,,otor i,n,.
Rorox il nm enemy 10 rod ants. II Is
ve,w ,,it,,cn,t to cet rid completely Of
these little nests once thew have In.
yoda, q horse
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

Wash and bake one or more potatoes
for each person. Bake them in their
Jackets" Try them with a skewer.
If soft, cut of the top of each aud scoop.
out the inside with teaspoon. Mash
the potato scooped out. and for each
tablespoonful Of potato taken out add
half tablespoonful OF chopped tongue
or ham, half teaspoonful of chopped
parsley and piece of butter about the
size Of a walnut; also good dust Of
pepper and salt. An Improvements to
the mixture is one well beaten egg care
| fully mixed In. Neatly fill in the skins
of the potatoes. Rebake till thoroughly
| hot and serve.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

1t must puzzle the Gar to know how
many of the plots against him are con-
cocted by the nihilists and how many
by the police.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

The most available and cheapest are
middlines. skimmilk, peas, field beans,
bran or wheat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

Don't Worry Clubs are still forming
in different parts of the country. 1t
would be interesting to know if mil
lionaires ever join them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

posed them to cold and hard usage.
The box stall or pen is better for the
breeding animal than closer confine-
ment, and as much good food as TREY
will eat better than scanty ration, but
it should not be what is called carbon
aceous or heating and fattening food.
but such as to produce muscle and
growth of frame. Out-of-door exercise
is needed, but that does not mean
standing still in cold wind or storm
until chilled through, or being turned
out to drink ice water to chill the in
ternal organs and the unborn offspring.
massachusetts Ploughman.
Early Pas.uragc.
The first grass in spring is watery and
has very little nutrition in it, partly be-
cause it is usually TO be found on the
low lands, where the better grade of
grasses do not grow. Yet we used to
like to get cattle and sheep into 1t as
soon as 1t was large enough to give
them a fair bite, as such grass is poor
at the best, and almost worthless after
it gets tough and harsh. But we never
depended much upon 1t as food for
them, excepting for its succulent quail
ties. We fed as much hay and grain
the morning before .we let them into
pasture as il they were to remain in the
yard. Then we took them in early, and
at night they We're fed at the barn
again. The green grass loosened the
bowels, and perhaps we had a little
more milk, or little thriftier growth,
but 1t made the change from hay to
pasture more gradual, and they seemed
to relish it, especially il the roots We're
all gone, as they usually were likely to
be at that season. That was before the
days of the silo, and If we had one
well filled we might think it better now
to feed ensilage, and let the bog grass
grow to be used as bedding, or to be
used as covering for Strawberries or
spinach, or as mulch for some other
crops.-American Cultivator.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24
"a LITTLE CHILD
SHALL LEAD THEM. !"

Little Margaret Edwards, the !daugh-
ter of Roland ID. Edwards, the English
evangelist, is the youngest revivalist in
the country. She assists her parents in
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

Scientists still say men will be able
to fly. It's to be hoped so. It's about
the only way most people will ever
have a chance to get up in the world.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

Take one quart of bread dough when
it is nodded for the last rising, mold
in a cup of maple sugar, one-quarter
teaspoonful Of soda, one teaspoonful Of
butter. Lett rise and mold again and
cut out, rise and bake. These are very
nice.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

1t is reported that George Gould
never turned hair when he heard that
Count Boni was going to stand up and
let another man shoot at him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24
Milk Vessels,

Milk vessels should. as far as posi-.
bic, be made without seams, and all
soldered joints be made as smooth as
possible,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24
Cotton Spinning in Italy,

There are now in operation in Italy in
the cotton industry over 10000 looms
and more than 3 100000 spindles. Ital.
ian-made cotton goods are now largely
exported, especially to South America
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24
MOVEMENT AGAINST KISSING.

A new league has Just been formed in
Paris, having for its motto: "If you
would enjoy good health YOU must
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24


II you heat your knife slightly you
can cut hot bread or cake as smoothly
as IL 1t were cold.
/, Soda is an excellent article for clean.
ing tinware. Apply with damp cloth
and rub dry.
A too rapid boiling ruins the flavor Of
any sauce. 1t must boil up once. but
should never do more than simmer af-
terward.
Don't think water should be added to
spinach to cook 1t. 1t is mistake.
[ Don't fail to add drop or two of va
,nilla favoring to pot of chocolate 1t
is great Improvement.
Don't close the oven door with bang
when cake is baking; the jar has spoil.
ed many a fine loaf.
Don't wonder that corned beef Is
tough IL put into hot water first, nor
that it is too salty II the water is not
changed at least three times while
boiling.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

& First bore hole sideways through
the handle and into the head Then take
a long nail, dip it in cold water and
hammer 1t sharply into the hole. The
nail, being yet, will rust and Will hold
very securely. 5.:9