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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11

These figures make it clear that an
acre of corn at maturity is worth fully
four times as much as it is when in tss-
sci, and that an acre of corn when IN
the glazed or dented stage of the ears is
worth about twice as much as when in
milk.
The time for cutting corn, to secure
the highest returns and value of fodder
and grain combined is comparatively
short. AS rule, it does not exceed
ten days at the outside, although it may
vary more tran this with early and late
varieties These facts make it clear
that the condition should be carefully
studied and the crop secured when it
will yield the highest returns in feeding
value and quality of product. The ccrn
situation in this state has materially
improved during the last half of Au.
gust, and If the weather conditions are
favorable it will make still greater i'm.
provement during the first ten or fifteen
days of September. Practically all OF
| the corn fodder of the state should be
saved, but the crop should be allowed
to mature and the product secured in
the best possible condition. at the
Iowa experiment station an increase Of
ten bushels per acre has taken place il
the corn crop in ten days to two weeks
between the beginning of the dentinl
stage and the fully dented condition
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11
BLuNDERs I'M FICTION.
The Queer Mistakes Tint Are Some
timex Mnle by Authnra

The Queer Mistakes That Are Some
time. Made by Authors.
We smile as we read and pass swiftly
by the stories of maidcns that wander
in lonely woods" at unearthly hours
of night, always clad in "a soft, white
clinging gown" Now. every girl knows
that the average maiden is too much
afraid of tramps and snakes to wander
in lonely woods" The weather, too
appears TO perplcX our novelists, for
not infrequently they begin chap
ter ut dawn, there are Il few mo-
ments' conversation, and then the "sun
sets in lurid banks behind the distant
empurpled mountains
l am reminded at the outset of an
English story written by an author Of
repute where the heroine in one scene
was made on one page to stoop down
and tie her shoestring, while three
pages farther on, directly following, it
was said of the same girl that she had
remained barefooted the entire day. In
another story n blind woman is made
to view the hero through spectacles be-
fore the tale is ended.
In French novel-and we generally
consider French such literary masters
"A heroine is clearly made to so direct
from her bed to the breakfast table,
out shopping, to an afternoon tea and
to dinner i'll her robe de mutt! Cousins
suddenly transformed into brothers
without Il moments warning are nu-
merous in this detectives library. Thus
one is amused to find the most mar.
think we have carefully read.-Modern
Culture.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11

The exact condition of the crop in
which it will give the best returns, all
things considered cannot be clearly de
scrlbed in all cases and under all con
ditions, but ordinarily it is found when
the ears are fully dented and the lower
leaves of the stalk have turned browIl.
Some times the corn crop ripens very
quickly, owing to a period of heat and
dry weather in September The corn
fields should be watched closely and
when the plant is in the right condi-
tion, the corn binders or cutters should
be started and kept at work continuous
lY until the crop is secured. Unless
corn fields are very badly fired and the
stalks entirely dry and withered, the
plant will gather considerable rutrlent
during the last 30 days of the season
Dry and brown leaves do not by any
means indicate that the plant is destroy
ed, SO far as the growth and elaboration
of nutriment in the stalk is concerned,
even th0ugC the ears may be entirely
lacking. Some of the worst fields of corn
in the vicinity of Ames has been snaliz-
ed by DR.. Weems, station chemist, and
found to contain over 20 percent of
water, which is more than WAS found in
green corn in normal conditions where
it had not suffered from the drouth.
Both practical experience and obserya
tion in feeding and careful chemical
study demonstrate that the corn plant
makes and stores most of its nutriment
during the latter stages of growth, and
this should be kept in mind in securing
the present seasons crop.
Iowa Experiment Station, Ames, la
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11
Artincial Stone.

Quarrymen and stone dressers will
probably be gradually crowded out Of
their occupation by the use of artificial
stone. In the manufacture of this stone
the sand is heated and the cement add
ed to the amount Of 12 per cent of the
mixture. The steel molds are filled
with the dry material and moved into
an immense cylinder, which is closed
and bolted. Boiling water is then
turned in under pressure sufficient to
force it all through the sand in the
molds. The cement slacks, but the
steel molds do not permit any expan-
sion to occur, and the stone is formed
and dried under On immense pressure.
The result is very hard stone, which
can be supplied in shapes desired and
much cheaper than the natural stone.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11
Golf In the Old Days.

Centuries back golf was pastime of
the royal family, though then usually
played in Scotland. The Stuart family
was very fond of the game, and the
first English club was established at
Blackheath in zoos by James 1. His
eldest son. Henry, frequently played
and on one occasion nearly struck by
accident his tutor with Il club, where
upon he coolly remarked, Had done
SO had but paid my debts" Charles
was playing golf when lie received
the news of the Irish rebellion. James,
duke of York, aftcrward James III, was
another ardent player. Golf is fire.
quently mentioned III ancient Scottish
records and in the fifteenth century
was prohibited because it interfered
with the practice of archery. Strut
considered it the most ancient game at
ball requiring Il bat.-London Chron-
ic1a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11
TALK OF MARRIAGE.
1T In Proper For the Mnn, but No,
For the Girl, Apparently.

IT In Proper For the Mnn, but NOt
For the Girl, Apparently.
man may remark on his intention
to marry mt some indefinite future time,
when prudence or other considerations
may make 1t possible or advisable,
without having, as rule, to run the
gantlet Of chorus of impertinent and
stupid would be witty remarks. But
should girl be bold enough, or rather,
natural and simple enough, to say the
same thing what would be the result? ?
Why, every one knows that she would
be promptly sneered out of countc-
nance.
And why? Is 1t immodest for wom-
an to express a determination to enter
into state which we are being contin-
ually reminded is natural and honor
able state, While it is modest and prop
er for man to do so? Such distinc-
tion would never be drawn except for
the "cheapness" to which reference has
been made.
lf u man wants TO marry, he can mar
ry. If the first woman he asks refuses
titii, iiS oils W uSh Il SeCOllu Der-
haps Il third or fourth. 1t would be
safe to guarantee that within a month
any man of fairly respectable life and
position and appearance who cared to
make the experiment could marry in
his own class, could marry probably a
woman much superior to himself.
But what about the girl who intends
to marry some day?" Is she not in a
very different position from the man?
Here is girl of good haracter-much
better than the mans, probably-aver-
age intelligence, average good looks.
Theoretically she is free to marry
whom she will, but is she? If she re-
ceives one distinct offer of marriage,
she has had more than her share, ac.
cording to the probable average.
The fact that by an unwritten law a
woman must not take, and. indeed, does
not want to take, the initiative has very
little to do with the extremely limited
choice which modern conditions impose
upon English women.-Nineteenth Cen
tury.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11
swallowed Two Pound. Of Stone.

Stones do not form part of the rec
osnized diet Of the cormorant, but one
of these birds in the National Zoolog-
ical park in Washington had craving
which could be satisfied only by eat
Ing two pounds of stones. The keep
er's attention was attracted to the bird
because after having once sat down
1t couldn't get up. He was picked up,
and then the stones We're heard rafting
Inside of him. An official connected
with the park decided that something
must be done, and he promptly cut the
cormorant open and relieved him Of his
burden. One Of the stones, of irregular
shape, was 3la inches long. The in
cision was sewed up, and for five days
the bird got along all right, the wound
healing finely, but ut the end of that
time the cormorant grew restive and
pulled out the stitches with his hooked
bill. AS consequence of opening up
the wound he died.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11
BESToWALs.

Dear, would be to you the breath of balm
That sighs from folded blossoms, wet with dew,
The days first dawn ray would be to you,
Tie starlight's CHEEKY CLEAN. the moonlight'l
calm;
would be as pillow TO your check
When toll is done and caro- hath ceased te
grieye;
would be the dear dream your soul doth seek, 5
The dream whose joy no waking hour can give.
When strength is ebbing and the road is long,
would be the firm staff within your hand.
pillar of cloud in sun beaten land,
pillar of fire where nights black shadows
throng.
Last, at Deaths threshold, tender faithtul-uay.
What need to tell that which hearts truth hath
shown?
Is not all said, beloved. when say,
al love you,' being woman and your own7
Madeline S. Bridges In Woman's Homo Com.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11

The "embalmed beef" scandal rid the
war department of Alger and Egan. 1t
is to be hoped that the cowardly
slanderers which the navy department
has encouraged against brave and
gallant officer will result in driving out
of the public service Long, Crownin-
shield ard all the brood of sycophants
that these two men have succeeded in
gathering around them in the past
three years.-Peoria Herald-Transcript.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11
Noncoolsine Restaurants.

Odd as 1t may appear to dwellers in
small cities, some of the down town
restaurants Of New York are in build
ings in which no cooking is allowed
Some of the busiest of the midday res
taurants purchase all their meats and
stews already cooked and merely heat
them through again before serving
them to patrons. This branch Of the
restaurant business has reached such
proportions that the mere operation of
cooking for such places has become an
established business, and owners of
ovens thrive at it.-New York Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11
rhe sou,rrel uunter,. Weapon.

The cream of squirrel hunting is er-
joyed by the man who uses il light rifle
of small caliber and medium power.
The ".22 long" as now turned out by
our leading makers is an excellent
weapon-in fact, the best in the world
for the purpose. Though not of sufti-
cient range to be dangerous to people
or stock at distance. it throws lead
with surprising accuracy to the tops Of
the tallest trees. Good rifle shots al
ways aim for the squirrels head both
to add to the difficulty of the sport and
to avoid spelling meat. And be it
known that a squirrels head at range
of 40 or so yards is no easy mark. If
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11
We can understand why Hanna is SO

We can understand why Hanna is SO
strong with his party. He is an ideal
republican and from republican
standpoint there is no reason why he
should not be nominated fol president
One of his chief qualifications is the
fact that he possesses "barrel" of his
own which he has shown readiness to
tap, even for others. He would make
it fairly gush for his own candidacy
and he could probably secure more
Doodle from the trusts than any other
candidate. After all, why not Hanna
for the republican nomination?-At-
lanta Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11
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Weekly.


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together one year for $2.15.
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two papers is $3.50. IL
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11

The green finch is the earliest riser,
1t pipes as early as half past in the
morning. The hlaclicap begins at half
past .. 1t is nearly 4 O'clock before
the blackbird appears. II is heard half
an hour before the thrush. and the
chirp of the robin begins about the
same length of time before that of the
wren. The house sparrow and the tom
tit take the last stage of the list.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11

Drying preparations simply develop
dry catarrh; they dry up the secretions
which adhere to the membrane and de-
compose, causing far more serious
trouble than the ordinary form of ca
tarrah. Avoid all drying inhalents and
and use that which cleanses, sooths and
heals. Ely's Cream Balm is such q
remedy and will cure catarrh or cold in
the head easily and pleasantly. ALI
druggists sell it at SO cents or it will be
mailed by Ely Brothers, So Warren st.
NJ l
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11

The revenue New York derives from
the rental of piers to the Cunard. the
White Star. the American the Atlantic
Transport. the French, the Leyland,
the National and other lines is nearly
S10Oo,oo0 annually. The White Star
line pays the largest rental, $4,000:
the Cnnard line is next with Sl2o,o0O
and the American line third with $685.
400.- Ainslees.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11
This table shows that an acle Of corn

This table shows that an acle of corn
cut July Both yielded tons of fodder
more than 8 tons or 81 percent of
which was water. BY leaving the corn
stand until Sept. 7th, the yield was in
creased to 16 tons and the water reduc-
to II percent. The total yield of dry
matter per acre, which represents all
that has any feeding value, was in
creased from 40 of ton per acre at the
tasselng stage to 4 tons per acre, or
five times the original amount, at the
fully ripe stage. BY study of the
chemical composition of the corn fod-
der at the different stages of growth, it
was found that the principal nutrients,
albuminolds, nitrogen, free extract, or
starch and sugar, and ether extracts or
fat, in an acre of corn was even greater
beteween the period of tasseling and
ripening than the difference in yield.
This is shown in the following table.
Increase in Yield OF Nutrients per Acre Be-
tween Tasseling and Ripening.
Yield per Acre,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11

The late Empress Frederick, moth
er of the emperor of Germany, is
described as a woman who had mans
head and child's heart. If she had
possessed woman's tact it might have
served her better and made her life
happier.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11

Guest Indignantly : Waiter, there
ure feathers in the soup!
Waiter Inspecting iD-Why, SO there
are. l thought l was giving you gravy
soup. It's chicken broth, sir; costs six
pence more. Changes figures on the
bill)-Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11

The nomination of A. B. Cummips
was great victory for Mugwumpery
in Iowa. Many regard the result as q
common sense protest against the tyr
any of party politics. AT any event
the outcome will lead to more independ-
ence, on the part of voters than has
heretofore been shown.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11
Notica to Creditors

IN THE MATTER OF THE ASSIGNMENT OF AL
BERT E. FRENTRESS.
Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of
August 1901 Albert y. Frentress, of Greeley.
Iowa, made to Il. b. Hess an assignment of all
his property not exempt from execution, for the
benefit OF his creditors. All persons having
claims against the said Albert L. Frentress are
hereby notified to present the same under oath
to the undersigned at Greeley, Iowa, within
three months from the date hereof.
Dated this it'll day of September 1901.
K. b. HESS.
3GwG Assignee of Albert L. Frentress.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11

Sam Cole-Miss Yallerby done treat
me scan'lous. She done tole me yes.
tidy dat l was black as de ace OF
spades.
Jim Crow-Dat's on'y half as bad as
what she sez bout me. She tole me
was black as de dcuce.-Catholic
Standard and Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11

a reader doubts this, let nm go to the
woods for day. keep all empty shells,
and ~ the end Of the day let him try
to n'''kc the dead squirrels and the
empty shells tally.-E. w. Sandys in
Outiur
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11

Wanted.

Every mother to investigate the superior re.
suits obtained from the use of EUCALINE
so freely accepted and used to the detrlment of
the child. EUCALINE Toilet Powder is
thoroughly antiseptlc, entirely harmless, con.
tanning the purest and best ingredients to give
the best possible results. EuCALINE Toilet
Powder is equally as good for the toilet as the
nursery.
For sale by all druggists. IGw25
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11

Let me tell how fancy from the heart should
leap:
As the cloud full fraught rises from the deep;
As the spring at Gods behest
Wakes and 10, the world is blest!
Clarence Urmy in Independent
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11

The penal code of the Chinese en-
pire is at least 1000 years old, and un-
der its provisions about 10000 persons
are annually executed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11

The first balloon ascent took place in
the year 1888.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11
REVEALING EMIT.

Let me tell how rhythm with its rhyme shoulh
How:
As the laugh OF leaves when soft zephyrs blow;
As the waves with gracilc hand
Write their names upon the sand.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11

Let me tell how music with its verse should mata
As the dark with dawn, rapt, inyio.ate;
As the soil and sun disclose
Sweet communion in q rose.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11

Our Business Directory.
HoLL,sTERLuMBERco CO.
THOS, T, CARKEEK.

7 UMBER and all kinds Of building materials
~ Posts and Coal. Corner Of Delaware 81
Madison streets
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11
r. r. MOONEY,

(successor to Lee Bowman.)
DLACKSMITH and Wagonmaker. Delhi
ID Iowa. Work done promptly and In work
manlike manner. Charges reasonable. Your
Patronage solicited. l5h
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11

INSURE YOUR PROPERTY against cyclones
and tornadoes in the old reliable Phoenix
Insurance Co., BRONSON b CARR. Agents.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11

A RcHITEcT AND BUILDING sUPER1N
n TENDENT. S. E. Cor. 9Th and Msin St.
Dubuque, Iowa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11
ALEX. sEFSrRoM.

4, ENERAL BLACKSMITH, horseshoing
" specially. Interfering and corns cured or
no pay. Prices reasonable. and the best of
work guaranteed A share of the public patron
age Is solicited. Shop on Franklin street, near
the bridge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11
DENTISTS.
G. w. DoRMAN.

DENTIST. ONCE on Franklin Street. north
~ Of the Globe Hotel, Manchester, Iowa.
Dental Surgery In all its branches Makes
et ONCE on Saturdays.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11
PHYSICIANS.
osrEoPArHlc PHYSICIAN.

n II. MCGEE, d. o. OsTEoPATHY is a
u. system Of treating diseases without the use
Of drugs. For Information call OF write. La
GRIPPEis is successfully treated. Office over
Gregg Il Wards Drug store.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11

Increase of Yield of an Acre of Corn Between
Tasseling and Ripenng.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11

PETERSON BROS.
Dealers in Groceries, Provisions, Crockery,
Fruits, etc. Main Street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11
L. r. STOUT.
(,LOTHING and Gents furnishing goods
~ City Hall Block, Franklin Street.

GEO. LISTER,
JARDWARE, STOVES, TINWARE, ETC,
IL Keeps tirst-class timer and does all
kinds OF repairing with neatness and dispatch
Store opposite First National Bank, Main st
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-09-11
VETERINARIAN.

W. N. Boz Nros. J.F. McEwEs.
BOYNTON q McEWEN.
{NJATCHMAKERS,J Jewellers and Engravers
w dealers In Watches, Clocks, Silver and
Plated Ware, Fine Jewelry. Spectacles, Cutlery,
Musical Instruments, etc., Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19
SIXTH TRIAL

OF Mrs. Sara e. Keys Against the
Pittsburg and Wheeling Coal Conn
pnny. VIII he Commenced To-day.
At st. Clairsville to-day in the Com
mon Pleas Court before Judge William
B. McCrew, of McConnellsville, Mus
kingum county, the sixth time will
the suit of Sara E. Keys VS.. the Pitts
burg and Wheeling Coal Co. be tried.
The case has occupied much time in
the courts and always attracts much
attention not only from the people, but
also the members of the bar. The suit
is for 100000 damages, and in the for
mer suits the verdiCts have been as fol-
lows: First trial. verdict for plaintiff,
$3.50; second, 50, 500 for plaintiff; third,
disagreement; fourth, $4,000 for plain
tiff, and in the fifth one of the jurors
took sick near the close of the trial.
Hon. C. l.. Weems, ex-Judge J. B.
briggs and A. H. Mitchell will repre-
sent the plaintiff. Hon. Newell Ken
non and ]. ~ Lessick. attorney for the
c. L. & w. railroad, are for the defend
ants. The case will occupy several
days.