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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05

The parsnip is probably one of the
best roots ever grown for milch cows,
and 1t has great advantage in that it
may remain in tile field until spring
when other roots are all gone, and then
be used until grass has grown. 1t is
as easily grown as the carrot, and like
that root 1t wants a deep, rich and mel
low soil. Many object to growing it
even in the garden, because the weeds
are apt to get such a growth before
the parsnips come up that the labor of
wedding is greatly increased, but this
may be remedied by mixing few rad
ish seed with the parsnip seed, which
will como up so that the rows can be
seen and hoed out long before the par
ships are up. They can be pulled when
the parsnips are thinned.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
Sowing Clover Seed.


The Department of Agriculture says
there are 1T.s56,0oO clover seed in n
buslel. which would be 1900 in n
pound. There are 1880 square,fe feet In
an acre, so that one pound would fur
nisll about 634 seeds to the square foot.
And yet we are afraid to advise far.
mer to use less than eight or ten pounds
per acre, giving fifty-four seed to the
square foot, and vet IL every seed grew,
the small number would place the
plants close enough together to produce
good crop. The extra seed, or seven
eighths of the seed cost, is the price we
pay for not having well-cleaned, plump
seed. and the land in such condition
that each one will have fair chance to
terminate and grow,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05

The question of the propriety of cut
ting all or certain asparagus shoots as
rapidly as they appear and for a con-
tinued time often arises, for it is well
known that the continued cutting away
of all plants growth has n weaken
Ing tendency at least. AS recently
stated, most gardeners cut all growth
during the first half of the season. But
a correspondent recommends leaving
all the very light growth, that it may
strengthen the plants for the following
season, and only cutting that which is
strong. Monthly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
A Suggestion.

Don't you know" said the kind
faced old gentleman, who stops to talk
to the children, that 1t is very wrong
for you to fight boy smaller than
yourself:"
Yes was the reflective reply. 'I'm
willing to take my share of the blame.
But think he ought to have a lecture.
too, OH the imprudence of speaking
rudely to boys that. are bigger than he
is. '-Washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
Cost of iowa strike,.

Statistics gathered by the State labor
commissioner show that during the year
1000 there were sixty-eight strikes in
Iowa, involving 1900 persons and cost
ing about 100000. OF these strikes
forty-sevxen We're under the auspices Of
some union, and of these forty were sue
cessful and seven failed. OF the twenty
one non-union strikes two were success
full and nineteen failures. This does not
represent all the disputes over wages or
other questions between employers and
employees in Iowa,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05

A dainty buster bag made by IN oc-
togenarian relation for ayoung Brook
Ign bride, was of white scrim, hem
stitched on each side of the strip, which
was about nine inches in width. A
line Of feather stitching in gold colored
silk ran along this hem. The strip was
then made into two loops, hanging one
above the other, IL chrysanthemum be-
ing embroidered on the front of each
in the gold silk. Through these loops
sile dust rags We're thrust, new hemmed
rolls of white cheese cloth. This pretty
affair was hung from yellow satin rib
bons.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
Brevities.


Table salt and wet cloth will re-
move egg stains on silver.
Fish and onions, or strongly favored
foods, must be kept separate.
Train the waitress to bold dish
with her hand underneath.
Brush the bottom crust of a fruit piza
with white of egg and it will not be
soggy.
Hot water used in making sponge
cake will make it winter; cold water
produces yellow cake
To prevent the smell of cabbage per-
meating the house when boiling, place
OH the stove dish containing vinegar.
A rich color may often be given to a
soup by long boiling, instead of en-
ploying Drowned -four or burned sugar.
III coffee is split OH linen the stains
can be removed by soaking the part In
clear cold water, to which IL little borax
has been added, for twelve hours,
In cooking or spaghetti it
will be found an Improvement to melt
the butter and cheese togetheriand add
them to the white sauce, instead Of
sprinkling them, as usual, between lay
ers of the macaroni.
Medlum-sized carrots scraped and
sliced and boiled till tender In sailed
water may be made intosa salad with
the addition of Il simple French dress
| ing. Sliced ,parsnips, boiled first, are
alsoliked by some persons when served
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
Keeping Country Boys at Home.

The dr1ft OF rural population to
cities has long been characteristic OF
recent times. Every census in recent
years both in this country and in Eu-
rope has Shown the vastly greater
growth Of cities as compared with rrl-
raj regions. If there We're wider in
tenigence among farmers in feeding the
ambition of the young, if they We're to
give their children something that they
might improve by industry, something
that would stimulate ambition and
awaken pride, there would in all like
lihood be less discomfort with country
life and less of longing for the untried
and unknown life of the city.-Indian-
apolis News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
Child kil,ed IN a Troir.

The 3-year-old child Of Walter Lowe,
residing three miles south of Des Afoines,
was run over by the south-bound X. s.
w. passenger train. Both legs were cut
off and death followed in; short time.
The Lowe residence is within 200 yards
of the track. The child was playing in
tall weeds near the track aud could not
be seen by the engineer in advance Of
the accident
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
Emit Salad.

Afruit salad that may be served with
a mayonnnise is delicious. Peel and d.
vide one Florida orange and two Man
DARN oranges into their natural parts;
shell and halve Il dozen English wal
nuts: take the seeds from two dozen
Malaga grapes; shred one medium-sized
pineapple and slice two red bananas.
Chill the fruit thoroughly before pre-
pairing them. mix together. and mari
nate with French dressing. Arrange
on lettuce leaves aud garnish with may
onnaise. Serve as soon as made.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05

on three sides. The dimensions are 12
feet wide, IA feet long and IL feet
high, with cooling chamber parti-
toned off 8 feet long by 6 feet wide.
The floor Of cooling chamber should
be placed about three feet below the
surface of the ground SO as to take ad-
vantage Of the GOODNESS of the earth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
SORGHUM, as Fodder.

We pillow the ground in the spring
after corn planting, says Kansas cor
respondent in Prairie Farmer. The lat
ter part Of June is soon enough, be-
cause if you sow too early 1t will get
ripe and you will have to cut 1t In the
warm weather Of August It is better
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05

:, a. ms, pu,.olle operations are gong
VI a. Noos"'
a coal company with $4,000 has been
'Aeofpora'eo Ut Muoriu'
bode mas contracted for rebuilding its
school house for $l,0S9
- MASON Las 'eitS mas baseball team with
So,UO capital behind II.
The valuation of Harrison County is
now paced at S2s'ol i'444'
The fight for saloons at Mason City is
meeting with bitter opposition.
The Methodists at Clinton are plan
nins to erect SSOO00 church.
Plans are being prepared for a new
high school building in Des Moines.
Bands Of rowing gypsics are reported
from several points in the State Just now.
Work has commenced ON the new ele.
waited G., IL. 1. & p. depot in Davenport.
The nostmaster nj Nor, snr;n,s hos
had his salary cut down from S1,50o to
81. 400.
The grand ;urv nj W;nters.t ~ lie 10 !
s.ss;o,, ra.,,,.nad 80. -. ia t..
,dictments.
A. 1,,,., r.,,s 49, .,.,.,, ).
tho nroamn. as ~, nn,,,.n, pp .sn, SUM- W
-. "a ''..,. n's pV'''' > a'u ~ As"e-
Not ch.,m.n IL, 20 Nao,, -.
b;nso,f tbrnn,,h .ha th;.h ,,.h;,s s,..,....
with = rernlrer ~ eA "''e 'oo''i''
s.,,4 - ;a;i ~, .h;a.. L., a ~. w. s 49,
inc on tha straat 10y e"sn 1o' ns
ottuhiWa is eAclteu because petroleum
mas peel alscovered IN WELL ana some
people are drlliihs.
The 2-year-old baby Of Mrs. Hammond
of Persia was taken sick and died within
nve minutes with no apparent cause.
About forty additional mechanics are
to be employed in the Northwesterr's
round house and shops at Mason City.
Miss ANY Peterson dropnea dead while
teaching in her school room in Benninr.
ton township. Anonlexv was tho cause
George Bowers fatally shot Susie I,or.
son at Muchakinock. during n lovers
quarrel. Larson escnned. Roth are col.
ored.
rrha ,..,.a,
iyod 1>ho uafa n,av h1nv., u, ,,;o,o, I, :, 4
s1en +.Lnn Tboras;s No a,,,s r. ~ 81,
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roooras ~ se III. a,art,. o,,,ae =; nd ~ nv
i.soMnt, hara haa,, ;,aoan,. ....aaa.,
,.;rh ies' 90
Serl.uae tioi', tra'neu nurse, commit
ted suicide by jumping from the sixth
avenue prldge INTO rue river ut Des
MONIES,
norants IN S.nnrt ~. i. 5.an s'. ...h nv,
rm.;n,n,;n - th ~, ma a CIV. III; Mn ~.
Daa,. I.,ena sa,;, H.; po ,aoh' MntI.i tue
49, "u w "''e. supply
ELEVEN chliaren are left orphans as the
resul. OF the deatn OF their mother. Sew
slai Meeks us.. ausust i'ellke, fafnier'
a.oppeu aeaa III me road, ana me mother
alea VI a broken neare. Inc oieest enid
~ OUT ~ years Sol Oh age ana the youngest
IS mere pape.
Aaron Carpenter of Missouri Valley
was thrown into cistern by the cover
giving way. and his shoulder was dis
located.
= Seyenty-nine of the 112 law students
who took the examination before the Su.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
Corn Mullins.

Mix cup of corn meal with a cup of
white flour which has been sifted with
two teaspoonfuls of baking powder and
a teaspoonful of salt. Stir in two table
spoonfuls of powdered sugar, three
beaten eggs, and enough milk TO make
good batter. Beat hard; add table
spoonful of melted butter; beat again,
and pour into creased and heated muf-
fin tins. Bake for fifteen minutes in
hot oven.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
SUNSET ON THE FARM.

Down behind the western hill the red
sun sinks to rest.
All the world is weary, and I am weary,
too.
The partridge seeks its covert, and the
redbird seeks its nest,
And am coming from the fields, dear
heart, to home and you.
Home when the daylight is waning;
Home, when my toiling Is done;
All! down by the gate, sweet, watch
ing eyes wait
My coming at setting of sun.
The sheep from off the hillside haste to
the shepherds fold,
For death turks in the mountains and
darkness comes apace.
The fleeing sun looks backward and turns
the sky to gold
Then folds the mantle of the night
across its crimson face.
Home when the daylight is waning;
Home, when my toiling is done;
All! down by the gate, sweet, watch
s. ing eyes wait
My coming at setting of sun.
Lay aside the hoe and spade, and put the
sickle by;
All the world is weary, and am
weary. too.
Gently fades the rosy light from out the
western sky,
And am coming from the fields, dear
heart, to home and you.
Home when the daylight is waning;
Home, when my toiling is done;
All! down by the gate, sweet, watch.
ing eyes wait
Ny coming at setting Of sun.
8 american Agriculturist. ~.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
A New Fancy in Mustarl Guns.

A new mustard cup has been put
upon the market designed to remedy
the difficulty known to every house
Keeper of satisfactorily keeping mus
tard after it is made. One of two
things happens to the made mustard.
either it dries or coating forms upon
it; yet. as is also well known, freshly
made mustard is UNBEATABLE. The new
cup is provided with an ail-tight reser-
voir for the mustard, which is released
as needed by Il simple mechanical de-
Woo
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05

Shut up~ roared Captain Marvin.
Steward, bring on the wine while
drink the health of my future son-in-
law. But | was very near flogging you,
my boy, very near it."-New York
News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05

''Do you know, Willie, what a horri.
Bile example is?" said the fond mother
YES" said the schoolboy, with a
frown; 81 never saw any other kind,n-
Yonkers Statesman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
THE STATE OF IOWA.
OCCURRENCES DURING THE
PAST WEEK.
Court Lexalizs. luxurious Rates of In
tercst-Cost Of Strikes During 1900
Prohibition State Ticket-Train Kills
child-Body of Missing Boy Found.


In three cases from Des Moines the
Supreme Court upholds the usurious in
terest charges of the building and loan
associations. The Legislature in 1903
passed curative act, legalizibg usurious
contracts by building and loan associa-
tons and in 1900 this net was repealed,
members expressing regret that it had
ever been passed. Suits were at ONCE
begun on the theory that contracts which
were illegal before the passage of the lie.
CALLING act We're rendered illegal when
it was repealed. Judge Charles A.TBishop
Of the Polk County District Court held
in favor Of the associations, sustaining
the contracts, and the Supreme Court has
sustained this view. 1t IL held that the
legalizing act had created certain vested
rights, which could not be subsequently
impaired by the Legislature. This decis-
ion has the effect Of protecting and maxi
ing good all building and loan contracts to
the extent of ~ per cent interest, that
We're made prior to the passage of the
iegalizing act.
Prohibitionists Name State Ticket.
The Prohibition State convention In
Des Moines named the following ticket:
For Governor-A. U. Coates, Dallas
County.
For Lieutenant Governor-A. B. wray,
Union County.
For Supreme judge. A. Harvey,
Dallas County.
For Railway Commissioner-Wesley
Suddoth, Polk County.
For Superintendent of Public Instruc-
tinn-NCiSc NIlo fng3% Cov,,&,,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05

A correspondent of Hoard's Dairy
inan gives plan for a combined lee
house and cooling chamber The cool
ing chamber is partitioned Off In such
a manner that 1t has ice on top and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
Farni Notes

tafm NOTES..
The market for American apples is
now worldwide.
Interest in flaming is undoubtedly
reviving in New England
Don't SOW alfalfa seed OH unprepared
soil as you do clover. If it fails with
you, manure the land and try again.
The family horse should be raised
and trained on the farm. Teen you
thoroughly understand his disposition
and know how far lie can he trusted.
Tie application of sulphur to soils
for the prevention of potato scab re.
CARELESS of the character of the soil is
liable to occasionally cause much in
jury.
Bordeaux mixture has been found of
value IN stimulating tomato plants to
more rapid growth, increasing their
vigor and of particular merit in keep
ing down the attalks of flea beetles.
Twenty thousand mutton sheep are
being fattened ut Rocky Ford, Col,
OH beet pulp, With a little corn added.
There is another waste product" be.
ing utilized-turned into mutton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05

Several weeks ago James Murphy, son
of wealthy farmer of Hudson, disap-
peared and was supposed to have been
kidnapped. The other day his body was
found in a well on the farm,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
Time to Sow Tobacco Seed.

There seems to be a general rule for
sowing tobacco seed III each State with
reference to the frosts which are likely
to occur in the spring. Seed beds
should be planted from six weeks to
two months, according to the variety
Of the seed, before the latest date at
which killing frost has occurred in the
locality. This is for domestic seed.
Imported Cuban seed should be plant
ed a month later and imported Sumatra
six weeks later than acclimated seed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
DONE Spray Fruit Trees in Bloom.

Don't Spray Fruit Trees in Bloom.
Professor Beach recently discussed
before beekeepers' convention the
spraying of fruit trees when in full
bloom. Generally speaking, his con-
clusion seemed to be that spraying dur
ing blooming time was not only waste
full, but decidedly harmful as well, cut
ting down the supply of fruit to an ex-
tent that, If generally practiced, would
amount to thousands of dollars to the
fruit men all over the state.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
sigma Of a Good Dairy Cor

The bigger the belly the better. I'd
der should be well balanced and large,
not too fleshy, with milk veins tortu-
Gus and elastic. A COW which stands
in the stall with her fore legs wide
apart, nearly out of joint at the shoul-
der, is pretty sure to be continuous
mixer
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05

Too many men in this country vote
as they pray-and they never pray un.
less 1t is to ask a personal favor.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-04-06
SOME WASTED ADVICE.

The Youngstown Telegram tells
how the City Commissioner system
can be made TO regain it's former pop.
ulnrity and influence. II says:
Much OF the feeling against the City
Commissioners plan Is due to the Com.
mlssloners themselves. The Telegram
has no desire TO dictate in the matter
OF appointments, but would urge that
the Mayor and Probate Judge take
into consideration the following sug-
gestions in determining the appoint,
ments.
The Commissioners should he REP
RESENTATINE CITIZENS FIRST
and POLITICIANS AFTERWARDS.
They should be men who are not
afraid OF work.
They should be willing TO work in
harmony with the City Council.
The shoulG not receive appointments
because OF their pull"
They should be men who are willing
TO keep In touch with the people.
The Telegram believes TINT IL the
appointments are made along these
lines much of the antagoGIsm 20 the
commission plan viii disappear
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-04-06

Ex-Commlssloner Hugll was right
two years ago when he predicted that
If the City Commissioners kept up
the pace at which they were spending
the city's money, Akron would soon
be confronted with n tax crisis The
crisis is here now, and the result will
be brought directly home to the people
within the next few days unless some
expcdlcnt Is devised to get around
Solicitor Esgntc's opinion. The fault
Akron people have 10 find with the
Solicitor Is that he did not give his
opinion two years ago. when much or
tho extravaganza might have been
avoided.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-04-06
HAZ|NG AT WEST POINT
Is Not So Bad, After A|...Lieut. G,,stave 2
Lukesh, an Akron Boy, Defends Upper
CIaSSmen

Lieut.. Gustave Il. Lukesh, who grad
uated from the West Point Military
Academy last June, Is home from Fort
Totten, Long Island, on II 7-day's leave
of absence His parents are Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Lullesh, of $50 West Mar
kct st. Lieut.. LnlIesh Is attached to
Co. III, Second Battalion, u. s. en-
ginccrs, with office headquarters at
Montgomery, Ala. The company mas
clnrge of river and harbor Improve
ments In the district composed of
eastern Georgin, and western Tlor-
ida
After graduating from West Point
Lieut.. Illkcsh was ut Fort TOttcn for
slN weeks. Since then the principal
part of his time has been spent nj
Montgomery, Ala, with u. S. engI-
neers. At present, the company to
which he is attached Is under orders
to go
no THE PHILIPPINES
Time for departure Is uncertain as II
number of recruits must first he OBJ
tanned, 1t Is expected, however, that
the transport upon which the company
VIII make the voyage will sail within
II month, going via San Francisco.
The work in the Philippines will be,
principally, constructing bridges and
roads. Lieut. Luliesh believes the
capture of Agulnaldo ana the prospects
for the complete surrender of the Fill
plnos will not deter the company's
going to the Islands.
DEFENDS UPPER CLASSMEN.
Speaking of the recent investigation
In the hnzing prncticed at West Point,
Lieut. Luliesh said the stories were
greatly exaggerated. There Is none
of the brutality he said, like that
reported in the newspapers at the
time of the Booa investigation. | had
n slight acquaintance with Oscar
Booz while he was n 'plebc,' or fourth
clnssman. 1t is my opinion that he
belonged to that class of men, who,
upon discovering that they were
unqualified, mentally or in dc.
pertinent, to continue their way
through the Academy, ana fearing
such deficiency would lead to their
being discharged, handed in their res
ignatlon, giving as reason for doing
So the haElng to which they had
been subjected
TREATMENT GIVEN PLEBEs.'
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-04-06
SALARIES
Of Health Officers and
Sanitary Policeman
Must be Paid Out of the General
Fund.

The members of the Board of Health
claim that the salaries of Sanitary
Policeman NJ. w. Hoyc and Health
Officer A. A. Kolller, under the ruling
of City Solicitor Esgatc, must be
paid by the city out of the general
fund.-
At the meeting of the Board Friday
evening the question of salaries was
discussed briefly Mayor Eoung.stated
that the Sanitary Policeman and the
Health officer We're entitled to receive
their pay the same as the other en-
ployes of the city ana that the Board
could force the Commissioners and
Council to allow the bills. The SAM
lhry fund Is bankrupt and the money
must come from the general fund
a lease between the Board and II. G.
Holder was approved. He will reside
III the Detention hospital, paying the
city $50 per month for the privilege.
A bill for Sd6.60 for $500 insurance
on the Detention hospital was held
up. The Board considered it too high.
IT was reported that the Splitting"
ordnance would be ready by the next
meeting of the Board
Twenty-four milk permits were Is
sued during the months of February
and March.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-04-06

clrcled about the west gallery of the
church ana were thus enabled to throw
tull volume of music through the
entire church, music which produced
a profound impression on all the cou-
gregaiion. From the tenor solo open
Ing the Oratoro with "And when they
come TO place named Gethsemane,"
down To the last words of the great
And lie boweth His head
and gave up the ghost" the audience
listened In rcyerent aud husbed ex-
pectancy. To detail the best parts of
the oratorio would be impossible but
the soloists, Mcssrs. Wright, Houghton
ana Cass performed their parts admir-
ably. The chorus was particularly
good In its rendition of the part be-
ginning. "Fling Open the Gates Both
sololsts and choir were ably supported
by the organ accompaniment of Mrs,
Errett, whose thorough mastery of the
organ makes her an Intelligent and
sympathetic accompanist.
ON the whole the production of this
oratorlo is a move in the right direc-