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Just the Thing,

II don't know what to use to raise
my bread" said the young wife petu-
lantly. give tried everything"
Judging by the samples 1 have
seem" suggested her inhuman hus-
band, s. should think a couple of jack
screws Or a derrick ought to do it,"
And he wondered why he got a cold
supper that night. Portland Orego-
man.
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The Afternoon Concert.

Despite the cool atmosphere there
was a very good audience in attend
ance at the corn palace when Prof.
DeBaugh and his band occupied the
attention of the people. An excel
lent program was given.
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Henry L. Shattuck, of Shellsburg,
Iowa, was cured of a stomach trouble
with which he had been afflicted for
years, by four boxes of Camberlain's
stomach and liver tablets. He had
triedmany other remedies and a num-
Der of physicians without relief. For
sale by L. 0. Gale.
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Watch Owners Pride.

"Then you do not regard him as
trustworthy"
Il should not go SO far as to say be
Is not trustworthy, but he is the kind
OF mai who will set his watch at 11:3O
o'clock and then call your attention to
the ann in which it keeps time
when the - o'clock whistle blows."-
Washington Star.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-10-03

The best physic = Chamberlain's
stomach and liver tablets. Easy to
take. Pleasant in effect. For sale
by L. o. Gale.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19
Improvement of Corn.

Uncle Henry" Wallace,is devoting a
good deal of space in his paper, Wal
laces' Farmer to the Improvement of
Iowa Corn. He calls attention to the
fact that while the Iowa Farmer has
been improving his live stock for TWEEN
ty years and more he has given yery
little attention to the great Iowa crop.
corn. Among the many articles which
have appeared in Wallace's Farmer on
this subject has been series by Prof,
Shamel, of Illinois, the corn expert.
and these are illustrated by number
of photographs showing different va.
rieties of corn, perfect and imperfect
ears, the most profitable to raise. etc.
The average Iowa farmer thinks he
knows as much about corn as ANYBODY
does but we miss our guess if he can
not learn a lot from these articles in
Wallaces' Farmer.
In this connection we wish to saw
that Waliaces' Farmer is one of the
best agricultural papers that comes 10
this office. 1t is handsomely printed on
paper of fine quality, filled with at
tractive illustrations, and IN addition
to It's regular features, it's editorials by
Uncle Henry its departments Of
Dairying, Horticulture, the Hog and
Poultry, Its Home Department, for the
women; contains full reports of the
leading fairs, live stock shows. and
sales, agricultural meetings, etc. 1t is
published weekly at Des Moines, Iowa
at S1.OO year, all subscriptions paw.
able in advance and the paper stops
when the time is out. we can send
Wsllaces' Farmer and the Democrat
both one year for only 9 % and you get
one OF our nice premiums. Apply at
the Democrat office.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19
Much Reading for Little Money.


The New York World has got the
cost of printing down to minimum,
Its latest offer of its monthly newspa.
per-magazine is interesting if from no
other cause than it shows the acme of
show much for how little" The Month.
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colored cover. Its pages are about the
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in half-tone. The illustrations are the
results of the best artistic skill, aided
by all the latest printing press appli-
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the quality of its contents and it's ap.
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of romance, love, adventure, travel:
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isl reviews. 1t numbers among its
contributors the leading literary men
and women of the day. A feature
each month is full page portrait of
the most famed man or woman of the
moment in the public eye. In collect.
ing and preparing for publication the
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Monthly World no expense is spared.
The New York World will send SIX
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Address The World, Pulitzer Building,
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19

said at last, but i. would be very glad
to oblige her, or you, If I could. There
10, however, such thing as the truth,
you know"
Kendall was beginning to feel pain
fully anxious. There seemed to be a
strong probability that Blair was per-
fectly convinced in regard to this mat
ter OF identity and that he was reserv-
Ing his statement until the nature of
the case should disclose itself. If Elsie
should die. there was little chance that
a man Of Blair's type would withhold
his evidence, for in that event some.
body would be directly accused, and a
Just person would feel that all the evil
dence should be brought forward.
Blairs present position was such that
Kendall did not know how to attack It,
and 80 be fell back upon the matter of
his real errand. As to that there was
no difficulty. Blair promised to call at
the hospital within an hour.
Having received this promise. Ken
dali returned at once and notified Elsie
Of the approaching visit. Her manner
was very significant. She was evil
IDENTIFY bracing herself for consider
able ordeal. There could be no doub,
that she had determined to save Bren
da from the annoyance to which she
was being subjected and from the
much more serious trouble that might
follow. AS she had expressed wish
to speak with DIR. Blair few minutes
alone there could be but one inference
she intended to tell him something
which she had withheld up to that
time. As Blair was the first physician
who had been called to attend her she
could claim the right Of patient and
put him upon his professional honor
not to disclose what she might say.
Indeed, certain questions which she
asked made Kendall sure that she had
considered this phase of the situation
1t was possible that she might intend
to so to the length of confiding to Blair
the actual facts of the case, for by
naming the author of the crime she
could most surely relieve Brenda from
any further suspicion. Even upon the
superstition that Brenda had really
gone to that house and had been seen
by Blair he would probably consent to
shield her from offensive publicity If
he knew her to be entirely innocent.
sss (coNT1NUEp.l
"A
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19
A Little Book of Great Importance.


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This little volume contains over 600
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Among the features of the 1902 Al
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9 list giving the names of nearly 1000
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The great American trusts; full particu
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The 1902 World Almanac and Ency-
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19
Life storie. In F.ce,.


Character indeed is written plainly
enough on the faces one meets in daily
life. Some speak of tragedy, some of
comedy, and not few give you a dis
hnct warning.
Even ride in street car or a short
railway journey gives proof of this
fact. Look around you. Those two
strangers opposite you never saw be-
fore, yet you know that one is passion
ate, the other mean, and your heart
warns to the little old lady near by.
You want no one to assure you she is
kind and gentle, while whole net
work Of wrinkles about the eyes tells
you that the old gentleman in the cor
ner loves his joke.
Strange how quick we are to read our
neighbours face and how slow to re-
alize that our own is open for him to
read! Yet 1t is. The story is there,
and we are writing 1t every day of our
lives. Not only do smiles and frowns
leave traces, but every passion which
sways the heart stamps its record upon
the face.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19

death in the institution.
Ills pockets and his hands were full
OF newspapers, and they were to con.
siderable extent accountable for his
condition. The marvellous delineatlve
power of the modern press had been
eNerted upon the mystery of Elsie Mil
Ter with result which the young wo.
man herself had but dlmly foreseen
when she had spoken of 1t as so abso-
lutely horrible as TO extinguish the vIr-
tue of politeness altogether. The story
was told from fifty points of view, and
ever the stately and beautiful figure of
Brenda Maclane moved through IL like
stage ghost. having carefully
wrought effect of intangiblencss and
transparency. yet steadfastly attended
by the calcium light.
No one accused Brenda of the small.
est wrong, no one ventured to identify
her with the mysterious woman" seen
by Or. Blair, yet with great clever
ness the plot was so arranged tha,
Brenda's figure in the ghostly light
stood best displayed upon the very spo,
where the mysterious one seemed to
have sunk ont of sight as II into n
grave.
Brenda. my child, what shall we
do? exclaimed Mr.. Maclane, and he
extended toward his daughter two
trembling hands that We're full of
newspapers.
"DoY said Brenda. about what?"
THE papers are crowded with it!' he
groaned. Look at this! Look at these
picturesn
well, think this one is rather good
of me- replied Brenda. 81 wonder
where they got the Photograph. oh,
but see Mr.. Alden. They've made him
look like the pirate Kidd"
"1ou seem to take no serious view of
this" he cried
Father, why should weY she re-
piled earnestly. Here is a dear little
girl that has escaped a dreadful peril,
and am so glad of it. so religiously,
prayerfully glad of it, that this public
ity affects me not the least"
II think you have lost your wits,
Brenda" said he. "Why, you're all
mixed up in it. They practically &C.
cuse you of going to that house
Il did go there" replied Brenda.
II mean before the deed--at the very
moment of it,
LET me see," said Brenda. who was
already scanning the reports. 81 don't
see anything here that isn't true. They
are much fairer to Mr.. Alden than
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19

your persisted the captain.
Il certainly do deny It," replied Elsie,
with decision.
perhaps II was some other woman
who looked like her." suggested Neale.
Il don't know any woman who looks
like her." said Elsie. II never saw one
who did,"
The captain glanced at Kendall and
said slowly:
"she doesn't know anybody who looks
like Miss Maclane."
WELL" said Kendall, what Of it,"
why, neither does anybody else In
the house. replied the captain. $50
Miss Maclane is the only woman of
that kind. so far as we know, who could
have any motive for going there. And
somebody went"
Elsie was beginning to be excited to
the danger point. and Kendall cut OF
the interview, Ncale yielding without q
word OF protest
Don't You worry; not Bit" said he
to Elsie. There amt going to be no
trouble for anybody, except the guilty
party"
When the captain had gone, Elsie
pleaded with Kendall to let her see DR..
Blair.
"All these stories about Brenda must
rest upon what he says" she insisted,
"and If l tell him positively, face to
face, that it was not Brenda he VIII
make a statement that will put an end
to all the trouble. And 1t Is worrying
Brenda I'm sure Of 1t. She tries to
hide 1t from me, but there is something
preying on her mind. OF course have
not understood what 1t was, but now !
can see. We must remember how hard
1t is for girl brought up us she has
been, all surrounded by dignity and re-
finement, to have her name in every.
body's mouth in connection with such
an affair as this"
Kendall was inclined to take favor
able view Of this suggestion. His own
opinion, formed from the newspaper
reports, was that DR.. Blair was o con-
scientious man who was trying to tell
the exact truth in very serious mat
ter; that he believed 1t was Miss Mac
lane whom he had seen. but was wise
and just enough not to say 80 upon any
other ground than positive certainty.
Upon the other hand, he would not de-
clare openly that the woman was not
Brenda until his mind was clear Of
doubt. 1t might easily happen that q
talk with Elsie would result in thor
oughly convincing him, and for Elsie
there was nothing to be feared, since
Blair as physician would know how
to avoid exciting her.
Accordingly Kendall said that he
would send word to Blair during the
afternoon. AS 1t happened, he had
leisure to 60 himself upon this errand,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19

.
would have supposed Let us read the
reports calmly. All, SO! This mention
of my poor little romance might be
somewhat trying to u sensitive nature,
like my fathers, which fortunately
did not inherit"
This linking Of your name with this
woman's," he groaned, lis most unfor-
tunate. She Is continually referred to
as an actress"
"She is one" said Brenda, land, be-
tween ourselves, think she must be
exceptionally clever. hope Clarence
will not make her leave the stage yet
until she has had career of her own
a year or two before she effaces her
self by marriage"
ut seems to me-" said he, that In
trying to be fair to this woman, in try
ing to set aside all prejudice and nat
ural resentment, you have gone to an
absurd extreme upon the other side.
You can never have anything in com
mon with her. There can be no Ques-
ton of friendly relations
But there can" replied Brenda.
Forgive me for contradicting my dear
old father, who is always so worried
about me and always so good to me.
shall make her my friend, If l can, and
you will be glad when you know her"
Maclane raised his hands toward
heaven, sprinkling the floor with frag-
ments of newspapers as he did so. 1t
was his usual gesture of defeat.
"And now" said Brenda, ''to use
your favorite expression, let's get down
to business. ! am here to take care of
Miss Miller, and you will not ask me
to desert her when you learn that DR..
| Kendall says am wonderful nurse.
By the way, you see l am in the very
best society, for there can't be any
thing above the old Philadelphia Ken
dalls. However, to return TO business,
see clearly enough where all this is
tending, The papers speak only good
Of me this morning. Private gossip
will scarcely know what to say for u
dhy or two, but in the end, unless some
thing is done to prevent it, shall be-
come Identical with this mysterious
woman and the actual object of suspi-
cion. That, j admit, would be mis-,
fortune, for If the case remains mys-
terry, as think it may, shall never
be clear of the faint Of it"
But doesn't the girl know who did
it," demanded Maclane. "They hint
that she is shielding some one, and you
will find some very unpleasant things
about Alden"
"He is entirely innocent" said Bren.
da. "Of course you know that as well
as do. The best thing for all of us is
to establish the fact Immediately that
the crime was the work of thief"
"But suppose it wasn't!"
"Then," said Brenda, sit must be
made to appeariso.",
II see what you mean." replied he
land will consult my lawyer about it
have already discovered that ne .un.
derstands the police thoroughly. Per.
haps something may be done by the
use Of plenty of money. Meanwhile
would like to be satisfied about Mr.. AL
den. 1t is not fair to you that he
should conceal his defense, If he has
one. The sooner the case is thoroughly
scleared of that mystery the better fol
i u.s."
Reduced to Q theft" said Brenda
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19
The Last Heard OF 1t.

'My little hoy took the Group one
night and soon grew SO bad you could
Lear him breathe all over the house, .
says r. ID. Reynolds, Mansfield, o. I'VE
feared he would die, but a few doses of
one Minute Cough Cure quickly reliev-
ed him and he went to sleep. That's
the last We heard OF the Group. Now
isn't cough cure like that valuable ~
One Minute Cough Cure is absolutely
safe and acts Immediately. For coughs,
colds, Group, grip, bronchitis and ali
other throat and lung troubles it is a
G. rtaln cure. Very pleasant to take.
The little ones like it. Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19

piled Brenda.
THAT may be true" he said. "but l
think l know her, and, so thinking. l
hope my own wedding won't have to
wait for theirs"
Your weddingw exclaimed Brenda
In surprise. II did not know 1t was ar
ranged"
"Of the three persons most Intimate
ly concerned In it," he replied, two are
already to be counted upon - myself
and the clergyman. AS to the other,
there is much doubt"
Let us hope it will vanish"
Hope is thin diet for the affec-
TONS" said he, but they live long ON it
sometimes"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19
A Night Alarm.

Worse than an alarm of fire at night
is the brassy cough of Group, which
sounds like the children's death knell
snd 1t means death unless something is
done quickly. Foley's Honey and Tar
never fails to give instant relief and
quickly cures the worst forms of GROUP.
Mrs. p. L Cordier, of Warrington Ky,
writes: my three year old girl had p
severe case of Group; the doctor said
she could not live. i got q bottle of
Foley's Honey and Tar, the first dose
gave quick relief and saved her life. Re
fuse NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19

EtSie t00ked at u, fascinated.
and as outdoor air would have thu
charm Of novelty for him he took nd
vantage Of the opportunity.
He was surprised at the meagel
furnishing of his professional brother.
small and dark waiting room. 1t wa.
neat and not altogether destitute OF
comfort, but it was destitute of pa
tients and had not the look Of plac,
that had ever been overrun witt
them. A servants rap upon the dool
communicating with the office brought
forth Blair, to whom Kendall mad.
himself known.
The office was large and dreary
room, with view of back yards
There was broad couch in cornel
with pile of cheap sofa pillows
against which the doctor had probably
been reclining. At the foot Of the
couch and oddly propped against the
back Of chair was single silken
pillow beautifully embroidered. From
q professional standpoint the room
lacked many things that money can
buy, and to Kendall, who was 30 far
removed from the need of fees that he
had almost forgotten the possibility OF
any doctor having to subsist upon
them, the place spoke loudly of pow.
erty. AS for Blair himself, he match
ed his surroundings, for his mood was
far from cheerful.
What can do for you, doctorT' he
asked in the tone of one who has
ceased to expect good from any inter.
view.
Miss Miller, who is my patient at
the hospital, wishes to see you" said
Kendall. "and called to ask you to
come over"
81 hope consultation isn't neces.
sary," said Blair, with faint smile.
II understood that her recovery was
assured"
ut is in regard to Miss Maclane,"
responded Kendall. with considerable
embarrassment.
Blair family groaned.
II wish l had kept my mouth shut"
he said. "Of course II l can do any
thing to please Miss Miller" he added
hastily, II shall be delighted. know
her slightly, and she is very charm
ing girl. But really this matter of
Miss Maclane is wearing my life out.
Policemen, reporters. unidentified
vagabonds"- ~
"And, last of ali, a DOCTOR" added
Kendall
-'have worried the flesh of my
bones," continued Blair without no.
ticing the interruption. "They insist
that shall identify Miss Maclane as
the woman l saw. They present
threats and brides. They offer all
sorts of ridiculous plans for bringing
Miss Maclane and me together SO that
may be sure Of her. But have seen
Miss Maclane already, and have said
all that 1 have to say upon the sub.
ject."
"You have not said that she was not
the woman" suggested Kendall.
mo. and WON'T" responded Blair
promptly. "Why should IT'
"Unless you are sure" said Kendall,
you may feel like delaying a final
statement, but I can't help thinking
that your course takes little account OF
Miss Maclane's welfare; l might al.
most say of her rights. However.
must not get excited about It."
"You seem to take a considerable in
terest," said Blair. You have known
Miss Maclane for some years. I am
told. But that is none of my business
What does Miss Miller wish me to do p
"She believes that she can convince
you that Miss Maclane is not the won.
an you saw" replied Kendall.
Blair was silent for some moments.
II don't see how that is possible" he
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19
Being daughters of Eve, young lad
les are of course partial to twilight.
Clerks Wise Suggestion.

II have lately been much troubled
with dyspepsia, belching and sour
'tomach.' writes NJ. 5. Mead, leading
pharmacist of Attlehoro, Mass. ii
"uld hardly eat anything without suf-
iering several hours. My clerk suggest
I'd try kodol Dyspepsia Cure which
did with most happy results. | have
mad 10 more trouble and when one can
go TO eating mnce pie, cheese, candy
nd nuts after such time, their diges-
on must Re pretty good. endorse
kodol Dyspepsia Cure heartily You
don't have to diet. Eat all the good
food you want, but don't overload the
stomach. kodol Dyspepsia Cure d.
gests your food. Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19
Money can always make the mare &c
II time to lift the purse.

Kidney complaint kills more people
than any other disease. This is due to
the disease being so insidious that il
gets good hold on the system before
1t is recognized Foley's Kidney Cure
will prevent the development of fatal
disease If taken in time Denton Il
Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-02-19
saved Him From Torture

There is no more sgonizing trouble
than piles. The constant itching and
burning make life intolorable. No 30
sition is comfortable. The torture is
unceasing. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve cures piles at once. For skin dis
eases, cuts, burna, bruises, all kinds of
wounds it is unequaled. j. S. Gerall,
st Paul, Ark, says: "From 1865 suf-
fered with the protruding, bleeding
piles and could lind nothing to help me
until l used DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. A few boxes completely cured
me- Beware of counterfeits. Smith
Bros