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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-16

dreams thrre ultted tall hgure
with d classic face and
Drown eyes. wearing the defeat.
ed coIors Of Kansas. But she
was up bright and early aud off
On her homeward journey.
Reaching home she forthwith
sat down and peuued a hearty
and cOrdial Invitation Florence
Stoner to spend Christmas with
her in Hannibal. All the next
few days she watched the mail
very intently for a misslve
which she feared would never
come; yet it did come. She
wanted to be the one who
should see it first.
Well, early on The morning
of tile fourth day she ran down
the stair in response 20 the
poStmdn's whistle and there
was large square envelope
bearing the seal of Kansas and
the monogram, 'JCA. She
hurried back Into her own room
and locked the door 50 as not to
be utter rupted during tue read.
ing.
Sure enough it was from
Jack, and he had seen Flor.
ence who mad received the in.
vltation to spend Christmas in
Hannibal aud would write her
next day. He beg.
ged 10 know if his invitation
had been cancelled or not.
Next morning came the letter
from. Florence stating how glad
she would be 10 see her old
school mate again and she add |
ed Il am so glad that you met |
Jack, aud lido hope that you
like him for really the poor feel.
low is almost daffy over you. |
He told me that you did not re-
n m5er of my ever telling you
OF him; we'll that was because T
called him by his pet name in
stead OF his real name. He is
DISTRACTED to come with me to
Missouri; please let me know
it l ma" bring him along"
And as the letter ran from
bits of gossip of other days and
then to Jack" and then off |
again and ba~k to Jack"
Florence seemed to know Just
what Alice wished to hear about
md wrote on with lavish skill.
And SO it came to pass that
Christmas came once more to
Hannibal on the broad Missis.
'ippi; a deep snow covered The
brown unsightly face of earth
and frost and ice sparkled like
levels on the trees and build.
ngs, Fir trees laden with gifts
galore were seen in every show |
window and happy faced chill
lren thronged the busy shops.
1t was Christmas eve, and
he Kansans were due ON the
$50 train.
AliCe's eyes We're stars again;
hey had not KIN own such luster
since they had witnessed the
victory of tie old gold and
black three weeks before. She
Vas down the steps to greet the
air Kansan and her tall com.
)anion, as the car stopped;
,he embraced Florence ten
lerly, and offered her hand
warmly to jack" he took the
land grateful for even that,
out inwardly curslng the Fate
which denied him of Florence's
A ln,,r L, ,n,n.r rr,1,nlr fnl u ......1 |
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27
Much Reading for Little Money.

@sAaSA AbCaaiAA6 1Sk A<lIl1C nOucy.
The New York World has got the
cost of printing down to a 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.
ly World is 32 page magazine with
colored cover. Its pages are about the
size of the pages of the Ladies Home
Journal, and it is copiously illustrated
in half-tone. The illustrations are the
results of the best artistic skill, aided
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ances, making magazine unrivalled in
the quality of its contents and its ap.
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gether from all over the world; the re-
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ial 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
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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,
New York.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27
Improvement of Corn.

Uncle Henry" WalIace,is devoting a
good deal of space in his paper Wal
iaces' 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.
" years and more he has given very
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 a 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 il he can
not learn lot from these articles in
Wallaces' Farmer.
that Wallaces' Farmer is one of the
best agricultural papers that comes to
this office. 1t is handsomely printed on
paper of fine quality, filled with at
tractiye illustrations, and IN addition
TO It's regular features, its 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 Sl.00 a year, all subscriptions pay.
able in advance and the paper stops
when the time is out We can send
Wallaces' Farmer and the Democrat
both one year for only 2. % and You get
one of our nice premiums. Apply at
the Democrat office.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27
a Little Book of Great importance.


DO you ever wish for book that can
be relied upon to answer correctly all
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This little volume contains over 600
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The World Almanac should occupy a
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Among the features of the 1902 All.
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The miiiionaires of the United States,
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The great American trusts; full particu-
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IN 1901. Complete United States census.
Anarchist statistics OF the United States
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When ordered by mail lOc extra for
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27

man would permit.
can easy man he is to get along
with" my informant volunteered.
"There amt the likes of him anywhere
else in the country. An the sweet mis-
sus is Jest as good. She's an angel, my
wife says, if there ever was one"
"You mean the lady he's engaged
to-" replied, "the one who lives over
in the mansion that was robbed the
other night?'
Exactly! Miss Belle Stetson, the
my master"
"How long have they been engaged
and when are they to be married?'
"Now ye're goin' too fast. l didn't
say they was engaged, did 1? And If
they amt engaged couldn't say when
they're goin' to be married, could 1?
Some say they're engaged, an others
say they amt. How do know who's
right?"
The man was only waiting to reveal
more of the relationship between the
two young people, and catered to his
natural weakness by encouraging him
to proceed.
Eye must be stranger around
these parts indeed if We don't know
what ye ask me-" he continued, with u
shrug of the shoulder in reply to my
questions.
81 wouldn't be a-tellin' it to every
one, but seem ye're goin' to be one Of
the family don't mind speakin' plain
like to ye."
He pulled noisily upon his black pipe,
sending the smoke upward in dense
clouds. His name was John, and he
claimed to be an Irish American; but,
while he had lost much of his brogue,
he still retained all the loquacity of his
first ancestors.
"AIr. Goddard comes from one of the
Oldest families of this country, an old
DR.. Stetson-God bless him, he was
a good man in his day-wasn't bit
behiad the Goddards. I've often heerd
the old folks arguin' about their an
cestors. The doctor always said he
came over in the Mayfower. 1 don't
know much about the Mayflower, ex-
cept what I've heerd the old doctor say,
but she must have been pretty fine
ship. She brought the doctor over-no,
the doctors grandfather or great
grandfather, l don't just remember
which-an' he always said that was
enough. glory for any man. But old
Mr.. Goddard would rile the doctor by
sayin' that he thought bein' gentle
nHniQfIEIanceiInder King Louis WAS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27
A Physician Healed.

DR.. Geo. Ewing, prscticing physi-
clan of Smiths Grove, KY, for over
thirty years, writes his personal exper-
ience with Foley's Kidney Cure: "For
years l had been greatly bothered with
kidney and bladder trouble and enlarg-
ed PROSTATE gland. l used everything
known to the profession without re-
lief, until i commenced to use Foley'e
Kidney Cure. After taking three bot
ties | was entirely relieved and cured
l prescribe it now daily in my practice
and heartily recommend its use to all
physicians for such troubles | have
prescribed it In hundreds of cases with
perfect success" Sold by Denton l.
Ward
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27
HIS Sight Threatened.

"While plcnicking last month my IL.
year-old boy was poisoned by some
weed or plant says w. H. Dibble, of
Sioux City, Iowa "He rubbed the poi
son off his hands into his eyes and for
awhile we were afraid he would lose his
sight Finally neighbor recommends
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve The first
application helped HIM and in few
days he was as well as ever" For skin
diseases, cuts, burns, scalds, wounds, in
sect bites, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye
is sure cure. Relieves piles at once
Beware of counterfeits. Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27

to come out into the country for my
bread and butter. l couldn't get any
work in the city, and thought the
country people couldn't treat me any
worse"
"Have you been out of work long?"
the lady asked.
Eyes, for nearly a month now, and l
am at the end Of my rope" 1 replied
glibly.
"Poor felloww
Her eyes and words made me
ashamed of myself. Only the night be-
fore had robbed her house, and here I
was eliciting sympathy from her. But
thought If was scoundrel her COM
panion was a worse one.
us there nothing we can do for him,
Charles% she asked. turning to him.
This was n shot that l expected
would make itself felt. But the pale,
handsome face did not change.
II don't know" he said slowly. Then
to me:
do you know anything about
horses?"
Eyes, sir" replied quickly. 1--WE
had a good deal of experience as n
groom and coachman."
This was partly true and partly false.
well, my groom has left me, and IL
you want to apply for the position call
around at my house tonight. / live in
the first house on the left down this
| street"
He pointed out his residence, but l
was so taken aback by his affability
and readiness to engage me that
nearly lost his words of instruction.
recovered sufficiently, however, to rec
ognize the place before they moved on.
| heard their good day" as one in a
dream, and probably for the first time
! in my life politeness failed me. actu-
ally forgot to thank either of them.
Throughout the interview he had
been playing a part with wonderful
success or he had failed to recognize
me. was inclined to accept the latter
us true, and he fell somewhat in my es-
timation. To forget face SO soon was
something that no one of our profess
sion could well afford.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27

Wuo VfOomtHU Uto OeSt TOttGT.
disgust when events took different
turn. On the morning of the sixth day
Mr.. Goddard appeared at the stable
door where l was grooming his best
trotter and took me by surprise.
"William, are you accustomed to
driving?" he asked me before had a
chance to greet him with good morn
ing.
1t was the first time we had met
alone since that eventful night when
we had robbed the Stetson mansion.
and was little concerned to see if
he would show any sign of recognition.
His parting injunction had been that
we should not know each other again
unless we met under conditions similar
to our first encounter. A glance at his
face showed that he was still deter
minedsnpon pursuing the same course
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27
To My riends.

To My Friends.
1t is with Joy tell you what Kodol did
for me. WAS troubled with my stom-
ach for several months. Upon being
advised to use Kodol, l did SO, and
words cannot tell the good it has done
me. A neighbor had dyspepsia so that
he had tried most everything. l told
him to use kodol. Words of gratitude
have come to me from him because
recommended it.-Geo. w. Fry, Viola,
Iowa. Health and strength of mind
and body depend on the stomach, and
normal activity of the digestive organs.
Kodol, the great reconstructive tonic,
cures all stomach and bowel troubles,
indigestion, dyspepsia Kodol digests
any good food you eat. Take dose
after meals. Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27

his superior knowledge by showing me
just what to do. must have been an
apt pupil, for he nodded approval every
time attempted to do the work ac-
cording to his directions. But l was
not cut out for mental labor. 1t was
the anticipation of finding out more
about Charles Goddard, my new mas
ter and companion in crime, that had
first tempted me to accept such posi-
ton as groom.
I soon found out, however, that he
had skillfully banished me from his
presence. He never appeared around
the barn, and so far as seeing him was
concerned might as well have been
hundred miles away. He went out
riding every day, but John hitched up
the horses and drove up to the front
Of the house, where shrubbery and
trees hid them from view.
stayed in my place five days with
out catching glimpse of my master
or Of Miss Stetson, and was on the
verge of throwing up the position in
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27
1t Needs a Tonic

There are times when your liver needs
0 tonic. Don't give purgatives that
grippe and weaken. DeWitts Little
Early Risers expel all poison from the
system and act as tonic to the liver. w.
Scott, 53l Highland ave-, Milton, Pa,
says: ~ have carried DeWitt's Little
Early Risers with me for several years
and would not be without them.n Small
and easy to take. Purely vegetable.
They never grippe or distress. Smith
Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27

one she called Cnaries. 1 was nttlc
concerned to see how he would take
the meeting. He was looking at me so
impassively fiat wondered If he rec
ognized me. Such self control did not
seem possible even in the most expert
enced.
81 judge you're another one of the
curiosity seekers" he said pleasantly.
We've had scores OF them here this
morning, staring at the house as IL 1t
We're a dime museum. There's nothing
like n robbery to attract the attention
Of the country people"
His failure to show any signs of con-
Germ over our meeting piqued me lit
tie, and on the spur of the moment
determined to pursue course that
would arouse him.
81 confess that curiosity brought me
here first" answered, "but then had
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27
H0MESEEkERS J ss fsss s .; iss

AASAsAAS!IAIA q ldElu UT lO-
eating elsewhere, ought to see the good
farming and dairy lands along and con
tiguous to the line of the Chicago, Rock
Island \ Pacific Railway. The soil is
rich and highly productive of grains,
and is d good stock country with mar.
kets in easy reach.
These lands are going rapidly and
another opportunity will be given to all
who desire to see them. On the first
and third Tuesdays, Of June, July, Au-
gust, September and October, round
trip tickets will be on sale at principal
stations to points on this line in North.
western Iowa, Southern Minnesota and
Southwestern portion OF South Dakota.
Call on nearest ticket agent for rates,
etc. and see that your ticket reads via
the G. X. 1. Il p R'y.
There will also be on sale at stations
Of this company on same dates home.
seekers excursion tickets at low rates
to various other territory.
JNo. &. FARMER,
&. p. l. Il. A,
Cedar Rapids Division,
c., r. l. Il p. Ry.,
25-wlS Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27
Dedication.

The David b. Henderson Library of
Upper Iowa University will be dedlcat-
ed September 10th at 2 O'Clock. Fall
term of school begins the same day.
Young people who are ambitious to
succeed in life should attend. Seven
courses of instruction offered For
catalogue or information address
j. w. DICKMAN, Vice-Pres.
Fsyette, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27
A Necessary Precaution

Don't neglect a cold. 1t is worse than
unpleasant. 1t is dangerous. BY using
One Minute Cough Cure you can cure
1t at once. Allays Inflammation, clears
the head, soothes and strengthens the
mucous membrane. Cures coughs,
Group, throat and lung troubles. Also
lutely safe. Acts Immediately Chill
dren like it. Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27

The newest lighthouse on the French
coast shows beam visible at dis.
lance of 80 nautical miles in clear
weather 1t is situated on the Isle
Verge, off the French coast, to the
northeast of Ushant, the lantern being
pa feet above sea level.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27

81 had diabetes in its worst form"
writes: Marion Lee, of Dunreath, Ind
II tried eight physicians without relief.
Only three bottles of Foley's Kidney
Cure made me well man." Sold by
Denton Il Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27

Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers.
Foley's Honey and Tar affords i'm.
mediate relief to asthma sufferers in
the worst stages and if taken in time
Will effect cure. Sold by Denton Il
Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27

A recent report shows that 1888
Christians were murdered in 1901 by
the Turks. In only 81 cases were the
murderers punished, and then with not
more than four years imprisonment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27

An industrial and agricultural school
for colored youths of Maryland was
opened last month near Laurel, in that
state.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27
FRO DE Continued


In Liverpool school lately a num-.
Der of scholars We're asked to explain
the meaning of the term righteous III
dignation."
One little chap replied:
"Being angry without cusslng."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27

The records left by the Phoenecians,
Assyrians and ancient Persians show
that among all those nations the use of
perfumes was very common.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27

Foley's Kidney Cure is a medicine
free from poisons and will cure any
case of kidney disease that is not be-
yond the reach of medicine. Sold by
Denton e. Ward,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27

~ was troubled with hacking cough
for a year and l thought had coneump.
ton" says G. Unger, 21l Maple ST a.,
Champaign, III. al tried great many
remedies and WAS under the care of
physicians for several months. | used
one bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar.
1t cured me, and have not been trou.
bled SINCE Sold by Denton & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27

Foley's Kidney Cure will cure all dis
eases arising from disordered kidneys
or bladder. Sold by Denton Il Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27

A melon patch in cornheld will
sometimes neutralize the work of the
local Sunday school.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27
Notice of Appointment of Administra.

Notice of Appointment of Administers
trlx.
STATE OF IOWA,
Delaware County
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That tho under
signed has been duly appointed and qualified
as Administratrix of the Estate of Ludwig Sch
neider. late of Delaware County, Iowa, deceased
All persons indebted to said Estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment, and
those having claims against the same viii pre-
sent them. duly authenticated, to the under
signed for allowance
Dated Manchester, Iowa. August 18th, 1909,
CATHARINE SCHNEIDER,
Administrative.
Bronson Il Carr,
Atty's for Estate, 3sws.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27

The largest dome in the world is that
of the Lutheran church at Warsaw.
Its interior diameter is 200 feet. That
of the British museum library is 1870
feet
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27
CHAPTER III.

LAT night I spent on
the place of Charles
Goddard and made
myself as familiar
with his family his
tory as systematic
pumping of the coach
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27

ca EAP-Residence Property in this city
Enquire OF Bronson & Carr
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27

Better lose your argument than your
friend.-Ram's Horn.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27

New Britain, Conn, holds the record
for inventiveness. Over 1,40O patents
have been issued to 344 OF its citizens.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27
CHAPTER ".

Z new master was In
dulgent to n degree,
and my duties were
not at all irksome. /
showed some igno-
rance in grooming the
horses, but John took
AlAa L. L.L.A.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27
Foley's Kid.

In France it is illegal to catch frogs
at night.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27

Foley's Kidney Cure.
Will cure Bright's Disease.
Will cure Diabetes.
Will cure Stone in Bladder.
Win cure Kidney and Bladder Diseases.
Sold by Denton s. Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27

Meat originally meant any kind of
food.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27

Many persons in this community are
suffering from kidney complaint who
could avoid fatal results by using Fo-
iey's kidney Cure. Sold by Denton &
Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-27

Bronson Il Carr,
Atty's for Estate,