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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
POULTRY POINTERS.
w. j. KENNEDY,
Ames, Iowa.

Supply plenty of gravel to fowls that
are being fattened in confinement.
Chickens should never be allowed to
go on the roosts until ten or twelve
weeks old.
Lime is purifier and should be used
as wash on the coops, perches and
nest boxes.
If a hen lays soft shelled eggs, give
her plenty Of gravel, oyster shells and
crushed bone.
Ducks should be allowed as much
liberty as possible. They are not par
tial to confinement.
Flat eggs, eggs within eggs, double
yolked eggs and other unnatural for
nations are due to the hens being over
fat.
Geese may be fattened on any kind
of grain if fed all that they will eat for
about ten days before sending them to
market. Corn, peas and barley are
best.
Young chicks of fancy breeding
should not be permitted to roost on
perches until after they are eight
months old, as it often causes crooked
breast bones.
| Accommodating filth is prolific source
of disease, especially gapes. After the
poultry yard is cleaned up sprinkle 1t
well with diluted carbolic acid and q
little copperas.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

Sir Arthur Sullivan discovered at
Monte Carlo one time that certain res
taurant proprietors had way of reg
ulating their charges with the appear
ance and standing Of their customers.
When lunching alone. Sir Arthur was
in the habit Of frequenting one partic-
ular place where he knew to centime
what the prices were.
One day there sat at the table adjoin-
ing his own wealthy Russian noble
man. Upon asking for his bill the
composer found that the prices were
exorbitantly high. He sent for the
proprietor and demanded an explana-
ton.
The man, an italian, recognized Sir
Arthur as an influential client and
was profuse in his apologies. He eX-
planned that the mistake lay with the
cashier. Going over the items to which
exception was taken, the proprietor
said: "The convert take him off di-
rectly, and the butter charge him to
the grand duke. He not notice it."
The idea of charging to the grand
duke an item against whose extortion-
ate price another customer protested
always struck the great composer as u
decidedly humorous way of getting out
of the difficulty.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
FRUITS AND FLOWERS.

In planting the orchatd care should
be taken to allow each tree plenty Of
room.
A layer Of charcoal in the bottom of a
flower bed is very beneficial in keep
ing the soil fresh.
In plowing in the orchard always
turn the furrow toward the tree, and
be careful not to injure the fine, fibrous
roots.
The life of an apple tree is often
shortened because it grows in poor,
exhausted soil or one not properly
drained.
When i'll or ailing, handle the flowers
little or wear gloves. Delicate plants
are sensitive to human magnetism,
good or bad.
The roots of the strawberry often
reach out five feet from the main
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
A Roxn1 Roaa to wea1th.

When certain late shah Of Persia
became temporarily embarrassed for
money, he had quite unique method
of filling his purse. He would go to
the market, where, after examining
the shops, he would select one and,
turning to the proprietor, would say,
'Will you take me in as partner in
your business for the day?" The Of
fer was, of course, eagerly accepted.
The shah would take his seat near the
shop entrance and say to his courtiers,
whom he always took with him on
these occasions: "Now, Pm salesman.
Who'll buy?" The latter, not daring to
refuse the offers of the royal mer-
chant, set about clearing the shop Of
its contents, paying sometimes ESQ for
goods that We're not worth f10. No
one was allowed to beat down prices
or to leave the place without making
purchases. When everything was sold,
the shah had list Of the cost price of
each article made out and loyalty
shared with the shopkeeper the
amount of the profit realized.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
NOTICE OF LEVY AND SALE.

STATE OF Iowa, ss
Delaware County.
To A. E. Dunlap. j. E. Dunlap. John Dolphin
Trustee OF the Estate of Frank b. Dickey ant
name of Frank B. Dickey s Co.. Bankrupts
Delaware County State Bank, Frank b
DiSkey.;I a. Thomas. Bessie E; Dickey John
Y: DickeY. Aaron Blakely Dickey. Bessie Il
Dckey. guardian of Beuj u. Dickey and
Aaron Blaksly Dickey and Madena D. Dunlap:
You are hereby notified that by virtue of n
special Execution: to me directed. issued out Of
the office of the Clerk of the District Court of
the State OF Iowa: in and for Delaware County.
IN said Court in
chester, Iowa, and against A. E. Dunlap and
J; 4. Dunlap, defendants, for the sum of Three
Thousand One Hundred Forty-seven and l6-
100 Dollars debt. and seventy-one and 47-lOo
Dollars attorneys fees, and Twenty three and
25-lO0 Dollars costs, have levied upon the fol-
lowing described real estate. to-wit: The undIy-
ided s of Lot No. and Lot Nos, except the n.
3by 8 rods off Lot No. 5. decided to A. Il. Shep-
pard. of the sub-dlv of the north x of the sou,h-
west i Of section le, township 81 north, range
ings. fixtures and machinery, etc., now on said
premises; said mortgaged premises being par
tfcularly described by metes and bounds as fol-
the highway 50 links west and chains and 2;1s
links south of the north-ea corner OF the north
west 4 OF the southwest 4 of section IL, town.
ship 81 north, range west of the 9TH p. NJ. In
Delaware County, Iowa, thence west chains,
thence south 9 chains, thence east chains.
thence south chains, and So links, thence east
chains, thence north to the place of beginning
except parcel Of land, commencing at n point
3 rods north of the southeast corner OF the
aforesaid land covered by said mortgage. thence
west Oh rods, thence north 3 rods. thence east
81 rods, thence south rods to place of begin
ming. of which you are In actual occupancy and
possession, and that on the 26th day of Decem
er hoss D s At XS SSssk p wa hf
proceed to sell the same In satisfaction of said
Execution, together with all legally accruine
costs.
Dated this 18th day of November. A. D.. 1902
r. W. FISHEL,
49-w2 Sheriff of Delaware County, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

Holman L. Days "Pine Tree Bal
lads" tells in verse number Of sto-
ries that actually happened "down in
Maine," and are remembered there to-
day by old narrators. One relates to
Barney McGauldrie, landlord of that
state, at whose house famous men
liked to stay, that they might enjoy a
merry joke.
Barney was always loyal to his
friends. AT one time a new meat
dealer came to town and tried to Sc
cure the landlords trade.
II have always bought meat of Jed
Haskell" said Barney, "and 1 guess
l won't change"
But" said the other, "old Haskell
doesn't know his business. He doesn't
even know how to cut meat"
Well" drawled Barney. '1've al
ways found that he knows enough
about it to cut sirloin steak clear to the
horn, and that's good enough for me-"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
Her Sentiments.

1t is related of n clergyman who was
the father of charming and beauti-
full daughter that one day while pre-
pairing his Sunday sermon he was sud-
denly called away from his desk on
mission of mercy. The sentence at
which he left off was this: 81 never see
q young man of splendid physique and
the promise of glorious manhood al
most realized but my heart is filled
with rapture and delight"
His daughter, happening to enter the
study. saw the sermon and read the
words. Sitting down, she wrote under
meath. "My sentiments. papa, exact
ly"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
The penEuin,x nump of Locality.


On shore the penguin is an awkward
creature. Water is It's element. When
hunted on the ice foes, the birds gen.
orally try to run away in an upright
position, but just as the hunter thinks
he has got one the bird lies down on its
white belly and paddles along over the
snow very quickly, the hard, smooth
qullls slipping over the snow crystals
almost without friction. A remarkable
characteristic of the penguin is his
bump Of locality. Both on shore and
In the water he never loses his way
To human eyes one ice foe is precisely
like another, but under that roof Of
similar ice foes have seen penguin
of the larger species find its mate on u
foe after diving and swimming for a
full mile under water.r-I.eslic's.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
The Word bible.

The word Bible furnishes striking
instance Of words rise from very
low to high estate. To the bulk Of
English speaking folk 1t now means
the book Of books. In Chaucer's day
it meant any book whatever or scroll
to speak by the card lest equivocation
undo us. Tracing the word Bible
straight home, we find it as bublos, but
another name for the papyrus reed of
Egypt.-National Review.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
A Clerical Conundrun.

Archbishop Whately once asked the
question: "Why can man never
starve in the great desert!' and
answered it himself as follows: BE
cause he can eat the sand which is
there. But what brought the sand
wiches there? Why, Noah sent Ham,
and his descendants mustered and
bred"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
Business Opportunities For All.

Locations in Iowa, Illinois. Mime
sofa and Missouri on the Chicago Great
Western Railway; the very best agri-
cultural section of the United States
where farmers are prosperous and bust
ness men successful. We have a demand
for competent men, with the necessary
capital, for all branches of business.
Some special opportunities for creamery
men and millers. Good locations for
general merchandise, hardware, harness,
hotels, banks and stockbuyers. Cores
pondence solicited. Wrlteyfor Maps and
Maple Leaflets. w. I. Reed, Industrial
Agent, 6O4 Endicott Building, st. Paul,
MINI.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

at the opening Of congress on Mon
day nearly every desk in both houses
was loaded with flowers. 1t is regarded
as curious that the handsomest tributes
of this kind were paid to Congressman
Connell of Pennsylvania and Loud of
California, both of whom had been de.
feated after denomination.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

In the course of his prayer the other
morning Chaplain Couden of the house
besought the divine blessing on "the
department of Justice" Congressman
shattuc of Ohio said; "The chaplain
probably meant to say the supreme
court, or else he remembered that the
attorney general is from Pennsylvania
and needs all the help he can get"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

Genius" quoted smuthers, sis an in
finite capacity for taking pains"
:. "Then," remarked Smithers, "old
Groanache must be genius. He gets
every ailment he hears any one else
has, Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10


In the matter of the Estate
of Notice.
Elizabeth Coonrod, deceased
To Mary Ragan, George Coonrod, David Coon
rod. Albert Curler Christopher Curler, Frank
SSnrler. Sd.. Mary TripR. Hattie Jeiieres, Susie
orrin Davis. Jane Lee, Electa Kelsey. j. j.
Soonrod; Daniel Goonrod, Hannah Taylor,
Stella Whitman, Lizzie Whitman, Gusta
0Dell. Mary Coourod Grace CoonrOd, N. c.
C9onrod, Isabel Lee, Christiana Rowley, and
all others whom 1t may concern:
=, You are hereby notified that there is now on
lille In the office OF the clerk of the district court
OF Iowa. In and for Delaware County, the iina
report OF j; D. Coonrod, executor OF the estate
OF Elizabeth Coonrod, deceased, and that by an
order OF judge of said court, said report has
has been set for hearing at o'clock p. m. on
the 18th day of December 1902, at the Court
House in Manchester, said Delaware County.
at which time and place you may appear and
show cause, If any you have. why said report
should not be approved, and said administrator
discharged and his bondsmen released
Manchester. Iowa, December .. 1909.
BRONSON ~ CARR, j.. o. CooNRoD,
Attorneys. 49-2w Executor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
The Following Program Will Be Carried


SHEEp-January 9th, 9Th and 7th, A
careful study of the mutton and wool
types; the desirable and undesirable
points to be observed in selecting each
of the various breeds, and the best
methods of breeding, feeding, care and
management of the farmers flock.
HoRsEs-January 9th, 9th and 10th.
A critical study of the various market
types of heavy and light horses. Speci-
mems representing each of the.variouH
types will be used in demonstrating
this work. The best methods of breed
ing, feeding, and producing horses On
the farm.
Sw1NE-Janusry 18th, 18th and 14th
A critical study Of the marke. types OF
fat and bacon hogs. Representatives
of each of the various breeds will be
used in illustrating the desirable and
undesirable features to be observed in
selecting breeding stock. The most
economical methods of producing swine
will also be given due attention.
CATTLE-Janusry 18th, 18th and 18th
A critical study of the best types of
beef and dairy cattle. Representatives.
of each of the several market classes.of
beef cattle will be provided for this
work. A careful study of the animals
on foot, then study of their carcasses
after being slaughtered. This will af
ford an education which cannot be had
els where.
Applications should be forwarded al
once as the number admitted will be
limited. An entrance fee of $500 will
be charged to cover the expenses OF
securing outside lecturers and speci'
mems of stock not owned by the Col
lege. A school in corn judging will be
conducted by Professor Holden and hit
co workers. The work in selecting
breeding and Improvement of corn i:
one which the farmer of the centra
west can well afford to study most care
fully.
w. j. KENNEDY,
Ames, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

He-You might at least have given
me some warning that you We're going
to throw me over.
She-Well, haven't been nice to
u.,raasnl. over. 4, Sueek9 i. sl.isas
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
Farmers Short Course In Live Stock
and Corn Judging.
January 5tn to l7,h, 1908. Iowa State

January 5tn to 17ih, 1908. Iowa State
College.
In order to meet the urgent demand
for more thorough knowledge regarding
the most desirable types of live stock
and the most economical methods of
producing the same the Animal Hus-
band.y Department of the Iowa State
College offers a two weeks course in
stock Judging for the benefit of the
farmers of the middle west This
course is not intended for the young
man who has the time and opportunity
for taking more thorough course in
Agriculture. II is intended especially
for that large mass of farmers who, on
account of business operations and
other reasons, canno avail themselves
of the opportunity of taking full
course in Agriculture.
In addition to our regular CORDS of
instructors we have secured the services
of some of the most prominent live
stock experts on the continent. Each
instructor will be specialist in his par
ticular line, q man who knows his work
from the beginning to the end.
a new feature will be introduced this
year in the form of slaughter test.
Animals representing each of the var
ious market classes of cattle will be in
spected on foot, then killed, cut up and
discussed in detail by John Gosling,
Kansas City, Mo-, a man who is per-
fectly familiar with the work and who
possesses the happy faculty of being q
born genius for imparting knowledge
to others.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
lfyou feel i'll and need q pill
Why not purchase the best?
DeWitt's Early Riser
Are little surprisers,

Take one-they do the rest.
w. H. Howell, Houston, Tex, writes
Ihsve used Little Early Riser Pillsin my
family for constipation, sick headache,
etc. To their use l am indebted for the
health of my family. Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
ALEX. sEEsTRom.

~ ENERAL BLACKSMITH, horseshoing q
VI specially. Interfering and corns cured OF
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 brioRe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

stem; hence the plants should not be
set too thickly.
An apple or cherry tree is much
more valuable If it shoots out low.
Trim from the top, us this will cause
the lower branches to grow out.
Land that has been too rough for
plowing may yet be sufficiently fertile
to grow fruit trees and is better than
land that has been exhausted by crop
ming.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
The Old Song And The New.

They sang of the man with the full dinner pail
AT about this time last year.
But the old song died as the days go by
And change is the orjer here
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
GEO. 8. LISTER.

qARDwARE. STOVES. TINwARE, ETC.
IL Keeps 8 frst-class timer and does al
kinds Of repairing with neatness and dispatch.
Store opposite First National Bank. Main st.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
A Choice Way

To California is afforded by taking the
Chicago Great Western Railway. Close
connection Is made at Kansas City with
the finest trans. continental "Limiteds." !"
The choice of three through tourist cars
via different routes may be had via this
line. Ask any Great Western Agent
about them. 47-7w.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

They sang of the man witt, the full dinner pail,
But that ditty has passed away;
"The man who looks in on 4 bare coal bin"
Is the song that they sing today.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
Z. r. MOONEY

(successor to Lee Bowman.)
BLACKSMITH and Wagonmaker, Delhi,
ID Iowa. Work done promptly and In work
manlike manner. Charges reasonable. Your
Patronage solicited. 1btf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
VIM. DENNIS.
/. Q. E. OATES.


DEALER IN flour, feed, hay straw, Maquoke.
" Is lime, stucco, and common and Atlas ce-
ment. Telephone 1l3. Lower Franklin st.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

j.. M. PEARSE.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND COLLECT
u OR. All business entrusted to him given
prompt attention. Office In City Hall block,
second floor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
j. M. PEAasE

a. e. PETERSON.
nEADER IN Groceries. Provisions, roeS
u cry, Fruits. etc. Main Street,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
California.

The Chicago Great Western R'y. Of
fers the choice of three through tourist
cars via different routes making fast
time and having every comfort. Ask
for booklet about them, 47.7W.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
A. THORPE,

nkoPRIETOR OF KALAMITY'S PLUM
der Store and Dealer In Clothing,j Boots,
Shoes. Notions. sic. Masonic Block Manches-
ter, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

scHARLEs. THE TAILOR.
MERCHANT TAILOR and Gents Furnishing
III Goods. Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
Our Business Directory.
HoLLlsrER LUMBER co.

7 UMBER and all kinds Of building materials,
Madison streets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10
Notice of final Report.
In the matter Of the Estate


IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF IOWA IN AND FoF
DELAWARE COUNTY.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-12-10

". N. Bo1NroN. J.F. McEwEN.
BOYNTON q McEWEN.
IK1ArCHMAKERS, Jewellers and Engravers
w dealers in Watches, Clocks, Silver and
Plated Ware, Fine Jewelry, Spectaoles, Cutlery,
Musical Instruments, etc., Main street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1902-03-19
Good Hearted Busyaodies,

There are thousands of good pcople
In this world who, having very little
trouble i'll managing their own affairs.
spend their leisure hours in making
plans for their neighbors aud consti-
tute themselves self appointed general
managers of other mems lives.
Anything more positively aggravat-
ing than the disclosures of these
schemes can hardly be conceived when
they are made to reticent, thinking
persons who are using every effort to
control the circumstances which sur
round them to the best advantage. To
have concentrated every energy to the
amendment Of adverse influences and
then have some eager, energetic friend
come upon you suddenly and ask YOU
much as il waking you from lethar-
gy, why don't you do thus and sou
Is a severe test OF your temper and
your affection for the speaker.
But, after all, it was kindly meant,
and these good hearted busybodics.
whose "fad' is the regulating of their
friends families, meant to lend you Il
helping hand We are taking away
what stands to them in the place of q
full purse and the use OF an uplifting
lever when We refuse to IiSten.-NeW
\ DIRK Post
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1902-03-19
Duinua, Father and Son

A story is told about the two Du-
misses, father and son. which illus
trates the pleasant relations between
the two. The SON had written his first
successful novel, and the father wrote
him = letter Of con@ratulation. which
he began in the formal manner of
Dear Sir" This letter throughout read
as though addressed 10 Il total stranger
and merely thanked he author for the
pleasure the book had given him. Du-
mas ills answered in this manner:
Sir thank YOU most heartily for your
kind 1"tt"f Praise from you is especially
appreciated by me- as have always
heard Of NoN rs tho most Ell husia siie adj
mi:er OF my father who also makes some
pretcisUn Of being II novelist
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1902-03-19

Even Wln.A WILL M.Jf!tr comes
again and etilel. =rieat,;.s sing @aN!y
from their tfps.3, the SUHser};tneHH exile
remains within I'll" ground. dali, =
ing larger and stronger until a second
winter has come and gone. Then a
stranger reStlesSHeSS possesses llini
and, burroWing steadily upward. he at
last energies frola - long retirement
on some warm. moist August morniN@.
\ rough. horny. earth rolerru creature
he is. with strong hooked feet an,.
bulky body. Clumsy is he also. and.
staggering along. he .rup:'> Blind!
about for some perpendicular object.
up Whicl, he lab9riou>ly begins /,
climb.
Presently Il slight culver shakes His;
form and y little crack opens Il down
his back. II seems almost as if his III
wontcd cXertio had actually burst
his horny shell ;l> the gaping w Ead
reveals Il MASS Of q mp material With
in. Slowly tn" spill Wihrn>. and Il
broad and massive head equipped With
two great shining eN:ss pushes upward
through the opening. and we realize
that the bi,th Gf Il t5rHt';l is taking
place. frank I.cSlc'S Mont lilly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1902-03-19
The Iii.hcxt balloon Altitude

Or. i:crScn and DR.. Surin. Of Che Bcr-
lin Meteor logical institute reached in
a balloon ascent the highest altitude
OH record They first Went UP TO the
height of 10000 feet, losing conscious
ness for brief Intervals. In spite of the
risk they continued to ascend to 3d.,
80 feet. when one of them became
be aroused. The other acron:lut, after
making great effort i'll opening the
valve to descend. also became inS0nSi-
bic. and neither Of them recovered Till
the balloon cropped to 10000 feet, at
the end OF an hours time.