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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15
Deem Flowing.

We used to believe In what we read
when young about the value of plow-
ing deep to bring up the fertility that
had leached down through the surface
soil into the subsoil. Our opinion was
changed when we tested the deep plow-
ing upon n field with clay subsoil
that we planted with corn. Later ex-
periments have more thoroughly con-
WINGED us that deep blowing, by which
we mean a depth of more than four to
six inches, is seldom beneficial in this
climate, whatever 1t may be in other
sections of the country. The crops like
corn, that like to spread their roots
near the surface where the soil is warm
ed by the sun, certainly do not need to
have the earth stirred very deeply for
them, while those that send their roots
down into the subsoil, as onions, clover
beets. etc., can do SO almost through
the hardest subsoil or anything except
Ing n gravel in which there is no mois-
ture.-CultiyatOr.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15
corn, oats or chopped roots are to be
fed in the field and by their use loss OK
waste of the food is prevented. In.
dianapolIs News.
Charcoal for Pigs.

Charcoal for pigs has been found
highly beneficial. When confined In
pens pigs will consume coal, ashes, rot
ten wood, and even soft bricks. This
is due to the lack of certain elements
in the food, usually mineral matter.
Charcoal serves as & c5rrcctivee ana
may be used freely. but II is9better tos
avoid coal and other very hard sub
stances. Wood ashes contain 4 large
proportion Of lime. and If a supply can
be kept in box within easy access of
the animals, with an allowance OF
freshly-burned charcoal, the pigs will
make rapid growth and keep in thrifty
condition
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

both winter and spring wheat are
grown in the same locality. In this
case the mature insects with wings de-
post their eggs upon the young plants
Of winter wheat. When these hatch,
the larvae feed upon the central part
of the plants on their course down
ward. They remain during the win
ter in the surface Of the ground and
appear in the spring in the adult form.
These In turn lay their eggs upon
spring wheat plants and cause the de-
struction of such plants as they feed
upon.
The accompanying Illustration shows
portions Of two heads Of wheat that
have been affected by this insect as
well as the pupa and larva form and
mature condition of the insect. These
are magnified. and conception of the
real size may be obtained by the little
character placed beside each figure,
which indicates their exact length.
The available remedies for this in
sect are preventive rather than cura-
tive. Wheat should not be grown con-
tinuously on the same soil, and indeed
long rotation should be introduced in
which there are n variety Of crops.
Good Turnip Varieties.
The soil for turnips should be rich
and mellow. For the best results SOW
the seeds in drills twelve to eighteen
inches apart and half IN inch deep.
When the plants are n few inches high,
thin them out so that they will stand
six inches apart. The seeds should be
sown Mt any time from the middle of
July to the middle of August. using
two or three pounds Of seeds per acre.
The varieties shown in the illustra-
ton are two of the most desirable for
all sections. The one in the foreground
is Purple Top White Globe, m i'm
proved variety of the old purple top
fiat turnip. This sort has the merit Of
being equally desirable for the table or
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15
Rare stonewor,r n,soo,,..

nnni' the progress of the present
restornrioh of st. Patrick's Cathedral.
Dublin, the remarkable discovery was
made that underneath the plaster of
the time of William and Mary real and
beautiful thirteenth century stopeworl,
had lain hidden for generations. Be
sides the gift of the new organ. Lord
Iveagh has caused it to be moved from
the north transept to fine organ
chamber, reached by beautiful sniraI
staircase of stone, copied from one In
Mayence Cathedral.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

engaged for some time. McGregor did
not recover from the operation, and his
fair bride found herself widowed in n
few days. Before the ordeal McGreg-
or, it is said, had made a will leaving
his wife 81 100000, in case of his death.
During his critical illness she nursed
him with devoted care. McGregor was
buried Mt Cleveland, Ohio, his former
home
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

JUSTICE GRAY. retirement he was
succeeded by Justice Oliver Wendell
Holmes, also resident of Massachu-
sets.
Justice Gray came of n family long
noted in the legal profession in Massa-
chusetts. He was born in Boston sew
enty-four years ago. He graduated
from Harvard College In the class of
1876, and from the law school in 1S49.
He was shortly admitted to the bar
and rose rapidly in his profession. In
1854 he was appointed reporter Of de-
cisions of the Supreme Court of Massa-
chusetts, and served till 1861. Three
years later he was chosen associate JUS
tice of the same court and chief jus
tice in 1873. Here he gained an en-
viable reputation as jurist. He was
named as associate justice of the SUI
preme Court of the United States Dec.
10, 1881. by President Arthur.
Justice Gray was great all-around
lawyer. He was recognized authority
In admiralty cases. During recent
years he rendered the opinion of the
court in many important cases. He
was with the majority of the Supreme
Court justices in the income tax and
insular cases and decided that the Uni
ted States had no right to seize fishing
smacks supposed to be carrying aid to
the Cubans Justice Gray delivered
the opinion Of the Supreme Court that
Congress had the power to make the
treasury notes of the United States le-
gal tender in payment of private debts
in time of peace as well as in war.
The deceased jurist was man of
commanding figure. He stood six feet
six inches and was solidly built. In so.
cial life he was affable and unreserved,
and among those who knew him well
was regarded as one of the most polite,
genial and courteous of men.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

grown in South Carolina and made by
the new process. AS the problem of
making green tea without the use of
chemicals has puzzled scientists and
tea growers for years Mr.. Wilson is
highly satisfied with the success of his
experiments.
With the labor of the little negroes,
the cheapest labor in the world, tea is
Il very profitable crop in South Caro-
linn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

According to late census bulletins is.
sued by the United States government,
the State of Iowa leads ali her sister
commonwealth in the value Of the
live stock owned by her citizens on
her farms. The total value of the
stock owned in the HawAeye State is
$271, s44,034. Texas is second, with
$236, 227, 1884; Illinois third, with $780,
S56,O20; Kansas is fourth, with $780,
817, 24S; then comes Missouri fifth, with
S154, 295, 1863; Nebraska sixth, with
$142, 769, 629; New York seventh, with
s120. 1913, 101; Ohio eighth, with $780,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

all occasions. Stanley Hall would
doubtless say that 1t served double
purpose-that of giving vent to pent-
up feelings and of enabling embarrass-
ed youth to find tongue. Objection
able as slang is, it is n higher evolu-
ton of speech than profanity, and
since the latter has been SO far re!e-
gated to the past as to be heard no
longer in refined circles there is hope
that its successor, modern slang, will
eventually yield place to something
that shall give full expression to the
feelings and at the same time be agree
able 10 the ear
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15
Wheat BuIb Wor,,.

wheat bulD worm.
The Wheat stem maggot or wheat
bulb worm. the Iowa Homestead says.
has proved to be rather serious pest
in some localities. Its presence may
be easily detected in crop. When
the maggot form Of the insect enters
the stalk, 1t cuts off the stem just
above the upper joint, with the result
that the head takes on ripened ap-
pearance while the crop is yet green.
1t seems to be more plentiful where
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15
OPPORTUNITIES IN RAILWAY BUSINESS
BY. n. barrett. General supt. chicago q Al

Added to the stability of demand for
young hands, and the consequent value
of the supply, railway company, with
its many departments, each subdivided
into special branches, offers a wide field
for congenial employment. In this respect
the government of the United States
alone SURPRISES railway.
The young man who enters the service
must not only have ability and character
sufficient to satisfy the chief of the en-
ployment bureau, but he must also prove
acceptable to the head of the department
in which he has chosen to enlist, to the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15
BuiId Airtiuht siIo..

If we have silos filled with we'll cared,
well matured corn and plenty of early
cut clover hay, very little protein need
be bought. Many make great mistake
In not building silos that are air tight.
A few dollars extra spent in the con.
struction of silo may save tons oe
silage. ! have seen silos made Of only
one thickness of boards. and there
would be foot of rotten silage around
the walls. Can man afford this loss7
The cheap silo is expensive in the end.
American Agriculturist.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15
MARRIED A DYING MILLIONAIRE.

An operation that might prove fatal
being decided upon as n last resort to
cure Millionaire Bradford B. McGreg-
or, New York, n Standard Oil magnate,
he hastily married Miss Clara Schlem-
mer. beautiful society girl. while lie
lay on his sick bed. They had been
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

In that land of shadows where men
are supposed to repent the wrong
deeds done in tbs life some obscure
corner will doubtless be reserved for
those who have been worse than sin
ners in that they were blunderers.
There will meet the trolley man who
did not notice, the boy who left the
door of the elevator open, the man who
rocked the boat and the individual who
did not know it was loaded. Doubt
less. too, this will be one Of the most
unhappy groups among the multi
tudes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

Z 1t will be observed that the improve.
'nent has been general and that good
progress has been made where the IL
literacy was greatest. The records of
North Carolina, Georgia, South Caro-
lima and Louisiana are specially note
worthy and encouraging.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15
Making a Cautious Statement

II would like to ask you If you be-
lieye the plaintiff to be in the habit of
speaking the TRUTH"
Must answer the question, Judgc?'
"Yes."
"Well, don't see how can give you
a direct answer. haven't spoken with
the plaintiff for week or more, and
some habits are very quickly formed,
you ."-Cleveland Plaindealer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

Washington, t h e
largest printing es-
tablishment in the
world, is n product
of Yankee ingenul-
ty and was first
employed in rescu-
ing from decay the
Egyptian obellsk
in Central Park.
New York City,
seventeen years
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

lists. Justice Gray
had been in failing
health for some
time. He suffered
u stroke Of apo
plexy a fe W
months ago. and
from this he never
sufficiently recov.
cred to resume his
duties in the Uni
ted States Supreme
Court. Upon his
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15
Farm, Notes.

Abundant foliage assists in protecting
fruit on trees and vines. Fruit ripens
earlier OIL trees where the leaves have
not been killed, and. MS leaves take
carbonic acid from the air and give OF
oxygen, they serve to purify the air
while deriving food therefrom.
Grass crops are always valuable to
the farmer, irrespective Of market
prices, because they are the most USE
full crops grown on the farm. Hay will
bring good prices If used for producing
the best quality of milk. butter and
meat, and no farm is complete that
does not produce grass. ~
Roots are superior to ensilage MS win
ter food for stock. but the cost of en-
silage is much less than roots. A crop
Of carrots will be found one of the best
foods that can be grown on the farm,
but the work Of growing the carrots
is the great drawback. Ensilage, ON
the contrary, can be always relied upon
as something sure. as the corn may be
cut at any stage of growth should
necessity SO demand.
1t is somewhat common practice
to discard the tips and butts Of the
ears when Smelling corn for planting,
but the practice is of doubtful benefit.
Some Of the experiment stations in
both the North and South have made
repeated tests of the productiveness
of seed from different parts of the ear.
but these tests have shown no marked
or constant differences in yield, even
when the selections have been repeated
through several generations.
Good silage that has been well and
closely packed in the sllo is estimated
to weigh about twenty pounds or more
per cubic foot. and forty pounds is
about the ration allowed each COW for
one day. A silo ten feet deep and ten
feet square will consequently hold
enough ensilage to supply two or more
cows over four months. Such silo is
IL small one, but the estimate shows
what large proportion of food can
be stored away for winter in email
place by the use Of ensilage.
:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15
MRlueM i1k.W

What is known as "blue milk may
be epidemic in herd or confined to
single COW. 1t is probably from some
unknown source of filth and may be
checked by attention to cleanliness and
careful washing of the cows teats with
little weak acetic acid solution. Such
milk has been fed to animals that ate
1t readily and without harm.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

- The merely young in years, those who had the
speak have the place themselves The young man of 20
longer umphs In his young manhood his Seniors
They are young too. Young bar his way and
elbow him aside In all and in all languages the praises
youth have been joyousy pathetcay sounded But
has been reserved practical age learn tho
its fulness and to draw the proper Conclusions
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15


A writer in Dairy and Creamery says
he lets his stock run on rape or clover
when they will, and as long ms they
care to, and has no trouble from bloat.
His method of prevention is to place
Jumps of rock salt at convenient points
in the field, and let the cattle know
where they are. They will eat and
then take taste of the salt, and there
is no further trouble. Some of his
neighbors have adopted the same plan,
with the same results. An old doctor
says that there is no better remedy for
a case of indigestion, when accompa-
MED by bloating and gas in the stom-
ach, than teaspoonful of common salt
in glass of water. 1t is siraple and in
expensive.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

The obelisk, or ohiorArHA NhEpIE.I
or Cleopatra's needle, as it is more pop
ularly known, began to show evidences
of crumhling decay in 1885, although
1t had withstood the rigors of air and
element since 1860 B. G., when 1t was
erected in the Temple Of Amen at
Hellopolis, Egypt, A few years be-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

Two Doukhobors are said to have
died from trying to live on grass. The
COW may seem to have several advan-
tagcs over us, but let us see. Isn't it
the COW that has seven stomachs and
Is liable to seven attacks of dyspepsia
at once?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

Teddy" Jr., wants to be railroad
magnate. Well, boy can be most
anything he wants to be in this coun-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15
CLEOPATRA'S NEEDLE.

Yankee Ingenuity Found Expedicnts
to Prevent Decay of Stone.
The process of stone preservation
now being used on the exterior of the
new government printing office in
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

1t is alleged that the editor of the
London Saturday Review stood under
an American flag by mistake the other
day and was eleven minutes coming
to-"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15
Keeps Him Tight RIGHT Alonp.

Don't you ever get tired doing moth.
ing?' asked the housekeeper.
Lady" replied the tramp, 81 git so
tired dom nothin' dat can't do moth
in else."-Philadelphia Record.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15
Proof of Her Rcantu
sarnes-Is The girl prettyYu

Barnes-Is Tie gil prcttyY'
shedd-Beautiful! That is to say, my
wife doesn't like her bit. haven't
seen her myself, you know.-Boston
Transcript.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

Minister WI is writing his impress
sions of America. If he can write as
ingeniously as he advertises himself
the book will be a wonder.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

There seems but one way to get even
with ]. Pierpont Morgan, and that is
Tor all Of us to take out insurance on
his life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

j. Plelpont Morgan gave dollar to
q New York newsboy the other day,
and the papers printed nearly half
column about it. Other rich people
who wish to see their names in print
now know how to proceed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

Everything is coming to light now
adays. A correspondent has just
found out and explained why the
Dead Sea Is Dead"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

The plan to bore tunnel seven miles
long through the Sierra Nevada Noun
tains at cost of $14,OOO,0OO in order
to shorten by twelve hours the trip
over the Central Pacific is an illustra-
ton Of the immense resources of our
great corporations and the wonderful
wealth of our country rs a whole.
Were it task proposed by the ma
tional government all sorts of compli-
cations would follow the Introduction
of the proposal into the realm of po-
litical discussion, but board of di-
rectors intrusted with power by thou
sands of stockholders can order it done
and the work is at once under way.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

The Baldwin expedition has demon
strated that very warm controversy
can be carried on in very cold ell
mate.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15


The weather bureau takes the public confidence this
matter and does not claim to be able do pos
sibe to accomplish.
No credence whatever should be placed the forecasts
contained In amanacs otherwise published ad
vance The scientific staff of the government weather service
contains men learned astronomers and pysoogists
Does not the reader suppose if there to
be derived from the positions of the planets the phases
of the moon which would enable them weather fore
casts months in advance that these scientific would make
of it? - ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

The bicycle trust has collapsed be-
cause people have quit riding wheels.
Unfortunately the same kind Of meth
DDS cannot be used on the coal trust.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

The public eXecutioner of Paris is
said to be one of the most enthusiastic
of automobilists. Evidently he is not
averse to doing business overtime
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15
TWO DESIRABLE ruRNIps.

for feeding stock. In quality 1t is good
and splendid keeper. The other va
riety is the Orange July, distinct yell
low in color. 1t is especially desirable
for table use.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15
NOW MEN ARE YOUNG At FORTY.
BY c. s. Street. English Essayist

By young men mean, of course, men who are
visibly and enthusiastically young who by the
mere rate of years may be anything up to CO. Now
| IN the early part of the last century man was a
man at 20 or so, mddle-aged man at 80, and old
at 90 At the present time he is boy up to about
30, young man up to 30, and is hardly regarded
as old until he has exceeded Dayid's maximum of
life by six or seven years.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

ut must be horrible to be buried
alive"
well, it's no joke to be buried dead,
er."-Ainslee's Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15
IMPossIBILlTY OF LONG RANGE WEATHER FORECASTS.
By Prof. ". .. Moore. chic, o, r..

At the present time I know Of no rcicn-
tific man who essays to make long range
weather predictions, and would eqpeci-
ally caution the public against the i-npos-
ture OF charlatans and astrologers, who
simply prey upon the credulity OF the
people. / believe 1t to be impossible for
any one to-day to make forecast based
upon any principle of physics or upon any
empiric rule in metcorology for greater
period than two or three days in winter
or for more than three or four days in
summer, and there are times in winter
when the movements Of air conditions
are so rapid that it is extremely difficult
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

Speaking of gloves, three of kind
aren't in it with two pairs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

If we were a woman, we would be
careful of what we said to the woman
who goes around with handkerchief
ready to weep with you.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15
A FAMOUS JuRIsT.

Former United States Supreme Court
Justice Horace Gray.
The death of Horace Gray, at his
home in Nahant, Mass, removed one
of the most eminent of American jur-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

A girl learns sooner than a boy that
1t is necessary to conceal many things
from company.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

1E@ =: sfnE IsEC1PIl!.I Z

death certain Common humanity pleads this Human
life may to to stop in cases. and
can that If time allowed this it will not go again.
This the learned in medicine explain away
deny.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-15

This is the story Of an elopement. 1t
occurred aeons ago. SO far back that
historians do not pretend to make a
guess, and was brought to light by
Amos Harrit, an Eastern scientist, in
Colorado. The hero and heroine were
cliff jewellers. At place where no
relic hunter has ever trod this scien-
fist found a cliff dwelling whose en-
trance was barred by q great stone,
Inside he found two skeletons In state
of excellent preservation. 1t was ap-
parent from the relative sizes that
one was once a man and the other had
been woman. With faces close to the
stone floor and lying with their heads
toward the door the grim relics were
close together, and one bony arm of
the woman lay across the neck of the
man. 1t is plain from other evidences
that the young couple fled together
and had been pursued. The avengers
3. asfs and the battle took place.
= m by06he crushed skull
'agef Is gr Skeletons lying outside
1elieves that some bold lover
stole bride, and that upon being pur-
sued he took refuge in the cave with
the barred door. When his friends
came to his rescue it was too late, and
they left him and his sweetheart to-
gether. And thus Is the object lesson
left for another race of people ages
after the romantic tragedy. Love is
Immortal. You could almost prove that
by archaeology. Nor things present,
nor things to come. nor heights, nor
depths. nor any other creature shall
be able to separate twain bound to-
gether by love. Hatred cannot long
survive. The grave, at the farthest, is
Its goal. Love is eternal because-love
IN Cod