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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-11
To Judge the Age of Lnce.

In fixing the approximate date Of
any given piece of lace it is well to re-
member that machine made thread was
not used till after the beginning of the
eighteenth century. Before that time
the threads ran in lengths of about
twenty inches, for the worker could
stretch no farther than her distaff and
had to break off and join again, so that
after unraveling some twenty-five
inches Of thread no joint is found the
lace is surely after the Introduction Of
machine made thread. The brides
ornee" alone are enough to go by. In
the fifteenth century the bar had only
knot or dot as ornament, in the
sixteenth double or single loop and
in the seventeenth star. The edging
also helps. A sharp angle in the seal
lop fixes the date in the middle ages,
the rounded scallop came in with the
nineteenth century, with the seven
teenth dotted scallop, and the eight
eenth century one is more elaborate,
large alternating with a small scallop
and dots along in the center of EACH
COnnoiSSeur
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-11
Some ryro1enn Epitnpbs,

A German traveller has discovered
some quaint epitaphs in Tyrolean
cemetery.
On a tombstone in valley of Tux
was this inscription: SIN pious remem-
brance Of the honest widow Anna
Kriedi, forty years long"
A miller is thus remembered: "In
Christian memory of H, who de-
parted this life without human assist
ance"
A farmer whose initials only are
given and who appears to have been
the author of his own epitaph has this
memorial: Here rests in God Il. X.
He lived twenty-siN years as man and
thirty-seyen years as husband"
On the tomb of n man who fell from
roof and was killed are these words:
Here fell Jacob Hosennkopf from the
roof into eternity"
This wall of desolate husband caps
the climax: Tears cannot bring thee
back to life. Therefore l weep."-
Household Words.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-11
Reoognized at Washington

The only instance on record of u post
Office being named after patent medi-
cine, was lasl year, when i'll Wetzel Co.,
w. Va, new post Office was establish
ed sud named Kodui, after,the famous
kOdol Dyspepsia Cure, manufactured
q! L. c. Dewitt & Co., of Chicago. 1t
lad given such satisfactory results that
tie name was unanimously selected by
the people for the new office and adopt
ed by the department.. at Washington,
D, c. This action was entirely volun-
tary On the part of the community,
without any solicitation whatever from
the manufacturers of Kodol Dyspepsia
Care. in fact the first knowledge they
obtained regarding the matter was when
they received letter bearing the post
mark "kodol, VI. Va" and the con-
tents fully explained the circumstances.
For verilication of this statement the
reader is referred to the latest Post
Office Guide.
~ PREPARATION so highly priced by a
community must be worthy of the
greatest confidence.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-11
For Homeseekers and Land
investors,

The passenger department of the lii
nois Central railroad has just received
from the hands of the printer, new
folder in the interests OF Homeseekers
and Land Investors. Many are look
ing for new homes and for land invest
mente. This folder furnishes brief but
reliable information as to the resources
and possibilities of the states of Ken
lucky, Tennessee, Mississippi and
Louisiana. The opportunities for in
vestments in the above mentioned
states are unsurpassed in any part of
this great country. Homeseekers' ex-
cursions to points within these st tes
are run by the Illinois Central the first
and third Tuesdays of every month, at
rate of one fare plus $500 and these
excursions should be taken advantage
of by everyone in search of home or
Investments in timber or farm lands.
For free copy of this, address the
undersigned at Dubuque, Iowa.
j. +. MERRY,
Asst. Genl. Pass. Agent,
35tf Illinois Central Railroad.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-11
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
THE HEART
4 OF FORT
TCHEU.
e. and II. HERON.
Copyright, 1901, By Hashem pritcnara.

& Copyright, 1901, By Hasketh Pritchard. 6
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The dinner party ashore was grand
affair for the place and cline. Old
wines came up from the bowels of the
fort. Captain Merovinge spoke wittily
of the arts, of Paris, with an airy
pointedness of Cairo, and then passed
on with fine enthusiasm to dwell Oh
the twin services and their affection for
each other. while Francois, speaking
into small shell-like ear, dwelt at
length upon the sad beauty Of the night,
on music, on song, Orwell, amatory
problems. His original desire to ingra-
tiate himself into the good graces of
the English girl for time had by the
conclusion Of the evening merged into
a resolve to win her favor for always.
1t matters not at all that French
mans always" is often bounded by
the day after tomorrow.
Let it be owned and at once that
Cordelia behaved outrageously. Colo
mel Leonard did not appear to notice.
Pat Cannon, who spent the whole night
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-11
Furniture Polish.

A recipe for very superior furni-
ture polish given by dealer in musical
instruments to housewife rs The
cause for the shining surfaces of the
pianos in his rooms consists of four
tablespoonfuls of sweet oil. four table
spoonfuls of turpentine. teaspoonful
Of lemon juice and ten drops of house
hold ammonia. This polish must be
thoroughly shaken before using and APP
piled with an old flannel or silk cloth
Rub briskly and thoroughly, which is
Mt least a third of the merit of all pol
ishes. Use a second cloth TO rub the
mixture into the grain of the wood and
Il third for the final polish.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-11
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Twice each month. on specific dates, the ILL
nois Central will sell at greatly reduced rate
from points on It's line north of Cairo roundtrip
tain points on or reached by Its lines in Ken
tucky Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana and
Allah anna. Also to certain points West and
South Dakota, Nebraska. Kansas, Oklahoma
and indian Territory. Particulars of your Hi
nois CentralagentS. ~;
Fora free copy of the Homeseekers' Guido
describing, the advantages and resources + the
south, address, f. Merry, A. G. r. A., /. @, Il.
Ing lands in the famous Yazoo Valley of Miss
issippl. address +. Z Skene, Land Commissioner
Y. IL NJ. V. II. Il Chicago Is
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-11

A Florida fruit grower states that the
natives of the pineapple district never
think of cutting pineapple across.
They pare it, cut it lengthwise. slice it
or not, and, with the trimmed crown as
a handle, eat it much rs Il New Eng
lander does his green corn, rejecting
the core. This, the writer states. not
only improves the flavor, but lessons
tie strings of fiber that get in the
teeth
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-11
The auestion He Asked.

Sir Peter Edlin of the British bench
was noted for his courtesy to prison
crs. On one occasion an incorrigible
culprit was sentenced by him to twelve
months after the mendicity officer had
given the usual evidence of bad char
acter.
Cant speak," said the prisoner.
"Am to be sentenced without 'aving.
'ad n chance?"
Certainly you may speak," said the
learned judge. Say what you please.
You shall have every opportunity.
withdraw the sentence l have just
passed until / hear what you have to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-11
More Cheap Excursions.

On the First and Third Tuesdays of
October, November and December Low
Rate round trip excursion tickets will
be on sale to all points OF the Burling-
ton, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
north of and including Abbott, Iowa.
These tickets bear q day limit, there.
by giving ample time to look the stu.
alton over thoroughly.
On same days there will be on sale at
all b. Q. r. & N. stations round trip
excursion tickets, with same limit and
privileges, to points in various other
States and territories,
JNo. G. FARMER,
AZ p. Il L. A.,
B. Q. r. Il N. Ry,
44w7 Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-11
Business Opportunities For All.

Locations in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota
and Missouri on the Chicago Great
Western Railroad; the very best agricul-
tural section of the United States where
farmers are prosperous and business
successful. We have a demand for
competent men, with the necessary cap
ital, for all branches of business. Some
special opportunities for creamery men
and millers. Good locations for gener-
al merchandise, hardware, harness, no.
tells, banks and stock buyers. Core
spondence solicited. Write for maps
and Maple Leaflets. W. j. Reed, In
dustrial Agent, 6O4 Endicott Bldg, st.
Paul, MINI. 32.2l.w
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-11

desire on her part to ven her real mo-
tive, which was no doubt to secure a
tete.a-tete.
\ couple of hours later an invitation
nard for Captain Merovinge and the
officers of the Loup-garou. Francois
was naturally of the party that went
ashore in response. He had no MAN.
ner of doubt that the festivity had
been worked by Cordelia and was in
some shape an answer to his impas-
stoned appeal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-11
california.

The through tourist car for Californ.
ia will run every Thursday via. the
Chicago Great Western railway and
Santa Fe route to Los Angeles. New
Wide Vestibuled Pullman Tourists cars
are furnished and these are personally
conducted west of Kansas City. For
rates, reservation of berths, etc, apply,
to j. z. Elmer, G.P. A., Chicago, Ill.
41-21-w
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-11

Eleanor-What was the baby crying
about just now? Did he want the
moon again?
Carolyn-No; Jack was trying to
make him smile with the glove stretch
ac-Phiiadelphia Telegraph.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-11
Homeseeker's Excursions.

The Chicago Great Western railway
will sell tickets to various points in the
west on October 18th, November 9Th,
and 10th, and December Bird at one fare
plus two dollars for the round trip. For
information apply to any Great Wes-
tern agent, or j. p. Elmer, G. T.. A.,
Chicago, Illinois. 41.Sw
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-11

When little three-year-old Ada was
told the story of Lots wife being turn
cd into a pillar of salt, she asked her
mother anXiously, is all salt made OF
lndiac 2O
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-11

He pho. .graphcd her In many places.
imploring note to Miss Leonard beg
ging her to see him again; that if it IA
cilitated matters the whole ships COM
pany were ready to go ashore with
him, for In the interval lie had begun
to imagine that Cordel:a's Invitation to
others besides himself meant Il natural
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-11
House and ~ Acres of Land in Man
nhesfer for Sale

/ will sell on reasonable terms my place in
manchester. which consists of 1ls acres OF land.
The improvements are five room dwelling
house, a barn. buggy she'd, chicken house, ice
house any other small buildings. For particu-
lars enquire on the premises of
iG If. ALEN. pURNIS.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-12-11

urge. Take your time. Fray take your
time
81 want to ask a question, my lord"
"By all means. Put any question you
wish"
Look at him, my lord" said the old
rogue, pointing his finger at the men,
deity officer. isn't he an ugly beg.
sar:"
Sir Peter laughed till the tears came,
but he didn't reduce the sentence.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-12-21
MERKIE CHRISTMAS.

Hean on more o1d,-the wind is chill:
Ser let IL whistle as 1t Will,
Wen keep our Christmas merry still
Zach age has deemed the newborn year
The Gttest time for festai cheer
And we'll cur Christian sircs -, old
Loved when the years its co1FS" had rolled.
And brought hlithe Christmas back again
With all his hOspi;ahlc train
Domestic and religious rite
Gave honor to the holy night.
on christmas eve the bells were rung.
On Christmas eve the mass WAS sung:
That o1ly night in all the year
Saws the stolrd priest the chalice rear.
The daa sci dOnner her kirtle sheen
The hall was dressed in holly green.
Forth 10 the wood did merry men 20
70 gather in the miStletoe.
Then opened wide the baron hail
To vassaI, tenant, serf and all:
Power laid his rod of rule aside
And ceremony dotted his pride.
The heir. with roses in bis shoes,
That night might viliS9:- partner choose;
All hailed with uncontrolled delight
And general voice the happy night,
That 10 the cottage as the crown,
Brought tidings of salvation down.
The fire. with wcIl-dried logs supplied.
Went roaring up the chimney wide;
The huge hall tables Oaken face,
Scrubbed till il shOnc, the day to grace,
Bore then uTol It's massive board
No mark TO part the squire and lord.
Then was brought III the lusty Drawn
Ry old bue-coated serving man;
Then the grim LOars head frowned, on
high,
Crested with bays and rosemary.
Well can the green CARRIED ranger tell
How. when and where the monster fell:
What dogs before his death he tore
And all the batting of the boar.
The wassail round. in go1d brown bowls.
Garnishcd with ribbons, blithely trowls.
There the huge siri0in reeked; hard by
Plum pQrridge stood, and Christmas pie;
Nor failed old Scotland TO produce
At such high tide her sayory goose.
Then came the merry maskers in,
And carols roared with bithesome din;
II uAmClod,ous was the song.
II was n hearty note and strong.
England WAS merry England when
old Christmas brought his sports again.
Twas Christmas told the merricst tale;
\ Christmas gaInbnl oft would cheer
Tho poor mans heart through half the
year
Sir Walter Scott.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-12-21
Mistaken Kindness.

There can hardly be more mistaken
kindness on the part Of a mother 10
ward daughter than for her to re-
icye the daughter from all active par
ticipaticn in home duties.
The faireSt child cannot always re
main a child in age or in stature; " J..
You have her continue only chlld lH
practical knowledge. ignorant Of the IA
bors that inevitably devolve upon
woman?
She may be Graded in Injury, sa-
may marry The incest husband IN tA7
world: her wedding presents may ne ,!n-
surpassed in costliness and splendor; Aes
honeymoon tour is over; her houseSeei
ing and her worries. and the misery o.
her husband and household, now begin.
And why their misery: Because ~ =,
the most important function in domeS,'lt
economy you, in your ill-judged tender
ness, have left her unprepared. -
Nc hired help can ever make W
the lack of a mistress of a housen,o.ldl--
A mother who has allowed her daugnte.I
to grow up uninstructed in the. m!
teries Of housekeeping has been guilty Of
an injustice toward her child.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-12-21
Two Clever Schemes for Room Dec
Grafton.

a clever woman, the fortunate possess
or of several camel s-har shaWiS. ha~
used them to decorate small reception
room, with excellent results. The room
was furnished with Il deep wainScoi ing
of English oak, which made an excellent
setting for them. Two rcd-ccntered
shawls, with Persian borders are used
to fill the two wall spaces. A dlvan l.
upholstered with one OF the ali-0ycr E'eI-
sian shawIs, a second one being used a.
a portiere. The furniture is upholstered
IN embossed rel leather with an Over
design of gold. The floor is covered Wlta
loW-toned Turkish rugs.
y pretty and inexpensive bedroom ha>
the walls faced with plain pink cartridge
paper. Down each corner of the room
in fact. each wall space of the pink Is
framed. so to speak. with a foot Strp'
of white paper, embellished with l1iG'
pink roses. The hangings at the window
are of pink denim. and the same material
has been used to cover the floor. Al
other dainty bedroSm in the same NOUS
is carried ont in like manner in green
and red. the green paper being frame
IN border of scarlet poppies. IN I'M
instance the denim used for the floor Is
several shades darker than the wall pa
Ter when is n light leaf greet
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-12-21

A little woman of some literary pre-
tensions who made the acquaintance of
Charles Eghert Craddock Miss Mary n.
Murfree), when she came on to New
York to look after her first successful
venture in the book world, spent some
weeks with her and her sister last sum
mer in their very small and unpreten-
tious cottage near the top OF the old
mountain that figures 80 largely i'll their
tales. The magazine stories they now
write by no means swell the eXchequer
to bursting, but they seem picturesquely
unable to reconcile their habits to this
fact. Once wealthy, the family was in
patheticallg straitened circumstances
few thousands in her possession. These
she spent as lavishy as if they had
been warranted inexhaustible, stopping
pensive resorts and arrayed in wonderful
their way to the mountain top are man
aged in much the same manner. For in
stance, when their guest, thrifty woman
Of New England birth, arrived early one
morning she found one Of them feeding
chickens in pink silk negligee that
trained far behind her over the wet
grass, while the other. about a mile
down the mountain road from the house.
was picking blackberries in fine Swiss
muslin, trimmed with costly lace. Sub
sequent investigation proved the coffee
canister to be quite empty and there was
scarcely enough sugar in the house to
sweeten the blackberries.-New York
Times
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-12-21
HE WAS WITH ROOSEVELT.
Details Carefully Guarded, However,
Until After Dinner.

II was with Roosevelt said the tat
tered traveller as he applied at the back
door for handOut.
Mrs. Meddergrass Immediately got
busy. Visions of San Jew-an hill and the
later glories of the white house were con
jured UP before her unsophisticated vision
ut the mention of the name of the strenu-
Gus one.
rs it possible?" she exclaimed in
Gus Weinberg tone.
Yes, madam, l had that honor re-
piled the t. t.
Well. this air indeed a pleasure, said
Mrs. Meddergrass. as she cut off few
slices of bread. extra thick. How'll you
have yer eggs? Turned over? Let me
help You to come of this cold chicken.
wisht Josh an the boys was here. Mi
randy, git this gen Imam a stuffed chair
out o the polar. Sugar in yer coffy =?
Must be- IL powerful fine man. that Mr.
Rusefelt. The pres-e-dent, toO-think o
that Sally, fan the flies often this gen'P-
man while he eats. Help yerself to the
ham. Them rough riders was great fight
er~. Lick their weight in wildcats. So
you seen Teddy"
Yes. madam. | was with Roosevelt
Right With him at the battle of San
Jew-an hill?~
''Oh. no-not there"
Where then?"
Why" said the tattered traveller, as
he edged safely toward the door, Il was
on de same side o. de street wild i'm one
day in Washington wen he was 'sistant
SECRETARY O de navy"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-12-21
ANIMATED HONEY POTS.
Ants Store Food in Live Members of
Their Community.


The utilization of members of their
own community for purposes of food
storage is a newly-diseovered trait of a
species of ant which abounds in Texas
and New Mexico. These ants are small
and red and live in round mounds, often
covering an area of thirty feet across.
They have been burdened by the name
myrmecoeystus Mexicanus, but 10 the
laity they are simply honey ants, since
honey is their sole diet, says the New
York Commercial Advertiser.
Foraging among the trees in the neigh
borhood, the little workers abstract a
sweet syrup-like fluid, closely resembling
honey. Returning home, with bodies
heavily laden, they select the largest in
diYiduals of the community and force
into their crops the money to be stored.
thus converting them into animated hon
ey-pOts.
Fortunately for the ants nature has
provided their bodies with segmental
plates, which can, and do, spread apart
as the need arises. In lis instance the
need is great, for, with continued sup
plies, the crop of the living bottle be-
comes so distended that it fills the alb
domen and gives the ant the appearance
OF great bubble, or an amber cherry,
with a peculiar looking stem, otherwise
head, thOrax and legs.
In this condition they are practically
helpless, but they are carefully attended
by their companions, who build for their
use dark chamber. Their they live
with feet clinging to the ceiling and crop
hanging down. There, too. the workers
60 when hunger asserts itself and ma
lures resources fail them, taking from
the lips of the living bottle the tiny
giobules, forced up by the muscles of the
/ abdomen.
The people Of New Mexico serve these
honey bearers as dainty morsel for des-
sert The head and thorax are removed
and the crops are eaten Ike grapes. The
liquid is also pressed out of the small
bodies and used as the principal ingre-
dent of the exhilarating drink somewhat
resembling mead. 1t is supposed to have
wonderful healing properties.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-12-21
I'm goin' up to Sara Fox's. I'm go.

I'm goin' up to Sara Fox's. I'm go
in M an bring Job down.
"Well. happy Christmas tn yo' all"'
He blew another blast on the horn
Alongside her strained mood a whole
some one began to awaken. 1t was best
to forgive. Life was short; when job
and she were beyond the babble of
Tongues. she might like to remember that
she had forgiven. Echoes from a hap
pier time seemed to ring through the
wild dusk Once she heard job laugh
A vision of the Child in the manger
struggled uppermost. When she reached
the last house in the village she was
happier woman at heart than she had
been for weeks.
Sara Fox opened the door to her Her
face had Il solemn look she did not wait
fer Adelaide TO begin speaking.
Tn glad yo' come. He's been want
in yo'. He's very bad-very bad
She pulled her in and shut the door
Springfield Republican,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-12-21
HOW PARIS TREATS BEGGARS.
Project of Police Issues Special Ia
structions for the Winter Season.

II. Lepine. project of police. has just
issued special instructions to the munich
pal force in view of the coming winter.
These orders are to the effect that all
beggars and Migrants generally found
in the streets shall he arrested and taken
to the station. There they are to be
assorted out. like bales of merchandise.
Those who are really infirm and incapa-
Bile of earning their living will be sent to
places of public assistance.
Measures will be taken with regard to
the others. in accordance with their con-
dtion. such as those whose state is wor-
thy of interest and merits being aided, or
those whose misery is caused only by
laziness or evil-doing. Against the last
all the rigor of existing laws will be en-
nlOYed-pariS MESSENGER
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-12-21
Usefulness of Ribbons.

Pillow ribbons. called by some skirt
ing ribbons" are n novelty sure to come
into long popularity. They are found
in all the new colors. are from 6t5 to Z
inches wide. of soft taffeta and have a
woyen-in cord on one edge, which gath
ers up rutfle headingan inch and a half
in width. As the name pillow ind
Gates how prettily and quickly sofa pill
lows can be trimmed with them, the
name skirt" also suggests the ease with
which one may. make, with their aid a
ruffed silk petticoat. As house wrap
per trimming they would go far toward
a success.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-12-21
In Case of a Sprain.

The first thing to do with a sprain is
to apply water as hot as can be borne
and repeat until the pain is gone. The
hot water must be showered on the
spFain. or wet cloths may be used if fire.
quently renewed. The foot or ankle can
be conveniently immersed in the not wa
ter The next thing is to keep the in
jured part thoroughly warm. This is
done by winding it with wadding or
flannel. The less a sprained limb is used
and the gutter it is kept the more like
" it is to get well quickly.