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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
One Trust Affecting Farmers,

And the meanest one on earth.
We refer to the packers combine.
1t is surely one CT the most vicious
combines known to trade. 1t ought
to be wiped out at all hazards, even
though other than strictly legal
methods must be employed. The
Standard Oil trust, the steel trust.
or any other trust, appears innocent
and virtuous when set along side
of the cold-blooded diabolism Of this
meat trust. 1t has succeeded in get
ting a grip on both the buying and
selling price e.of live stock and meats,
and the way the grip is being tight
ened up on both ends is terror to
all outside of the combine. When
meat went up two years ago the
packers explained that live stock was
scarce, and that prices were adjust
ed to suit the situation. Now, how
ever, when live stock is plenty and
low, they can hardly explain the big
advance in dressed meat. A copy
of the agreement. signed by the
combine, however, has been un-
earthed at Omaha, by which it APP
pears they agree to refrain from bid-I
ding till prices are pressed down
to the lowest possible limit, while at.
thesame time and in the same agree
ment, they advance the price of
dressed meat to consumers. 1t is.
shewn by a com parison ST The mar
ket prices that the packers com
|7bine is paying 10 per cent iesss for
hogs and 25 per cent less for
cattle than a year ago, and at the
same time charge the retail dealer
from 10 to 20 per centmore for dress
ed meats. They rob the farmers at
one end and the consumers at the
other. Their plan is to depress
prices for live stock to a point just
above utter ruin of the stock bust
ness, allowing the producer no pro-
fit; at least, no living profit. There
must be some method by which such
brazen piracy in trade can be stop
ped, but the government, which has
been working on the case for some.
time, has upto date failed. However,
if the matter is continually kept be-
fore the public way will eventually
be devised to circumvest their wick
edness Homestead.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23

j i ls Z .,. !. e 4lI
DIR. Charles A. st. John of Buffalo,
who died, recently was buried in a
coffin which had once contained his
supposed corpse. In May, 1901, DIR.
St. John fell into comatose state
while serving with the army in
Luzon and was properly inferred, it
being supposed he was dead. He
recovered consciousness, however,
and succeeded in releasing himself
from his shallow grave. Returning
to his Buffalo home, he resumed his
practice, but could not get rid Of the
seeds OF the disease contracted in the
tropics and passed away on Wednes-
day Of last week. He had brought
home with him the coffin that had
been used at his first interment and
at his own request he was laid tc
his final rest in it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23

William NJ. Treloar, who beat
Champ Clark Of Missouri for CON
gress in 1895 and served only one
term, is known to have saved at
least $4,000 Of the $4,000 drawn
by him in salary. Treloar's nom
nation Was a huge joke in the dis
trict. He had taught school and
fddled at country dances. No re-
publican Of prominence would take
the nomination, as everyone thought
Clark could not possibly be defeat
ed. A landslide took place and the
fiddler got the seat. He put up a
couple Of buildings with the money
saved in congress and just after go.
ing out Of congress was appointed
postmaster at the thriving and grow
ing city of Mexico, in Audrain
county. He rents one Of his build
ings to Uncle Sam and still holds the
Office.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
The Democratic Apple,

A southern editor says this in praise
of the apple: "The apple is the most
democratic of all fruits. The pome-
granate is priestly, the grape is royal,
the orange is luxurious, the peach and
pear are plutocratic, but the apple be-
longs to the populace. 1t is symbolic
of the country store and ,l.e corner gro
Gerry. 1t breathes the free spirit of the
American township and village. 1t
has n flavor of old New England and
yet pungency as of the south and
middle west. 1t is mild. palatable,
nourishing and promotive of good fel-
lowship and long life."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
A Thri,ty nr,ae.

Its a pity" said the man in the
rough brown suit, "that Johnson mar
ried at the very beginning of his bust
ness career. I am afraid that young
wife Of his, with her love for pretty
clothes, will be milestone around his
neck"
Don't you believe it. She'll make
him president of bank one of these
days. said the man in the new derby,
who had been spending the week end
at the small suburban home of the
-nforenentionesa-SolAa,sOIl.a-;.1l lSer;,. .to,rei
and napkin i saw in the house had the
name Of some hotel stamped on it. and
so did the spoons, by Jove! She had
gathered them up on their wedding
journey. New York Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
Frank w. Cushman, the pictu

Frank W. Cushman, the pictur-
Sesque congressman from Washing
ton, has a refreshingly breezy way
Of expressing himself at times. He
reached the capital after 1000 miles
of continuous travel, having been
in Alaska trying a lawsuit when the
extra session was called His 3, 900
miles ocean trip was very rough, he
and his trunk chasing each other
around the stateroom most of the
time. "Sore?9 he said in reply to a
question, Il guess am sore from
the umbillicus to the Euphrates and
from first base to the equator.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
Is the Low Price Of Hogs Forced?

There is Very strong suspicion
among a great mary farmers that
the rapid decline in the price of hogs
is due not so much to natural con-
ditions as to the manipulations
of the packers. We are not
surprised at this. The packing
industry is now in the hands of a
very, few men, who can, for the time
being at least, put the price about
where they want it. All that is
necessary to do is to have a tacit
understanding between themselves
and bid low price and wait until
the shipper gets ready to take it,
which he will sooner or later. The
Epnly thing that can possibly prevent
putting down the price under these
conditions would be a very brisk de-
mand for hogs from eastern ship
pers. This is human nature.
WheneSera few men have the
business SO thoroughly under their
control that they do not have to bid
against each other they are not very
likely to do it. Few men do what
they don't have to. The prin-
ciples Of the Sermon on the Mount
are notsrecognized by large corpora
tions.
There are but two remedies of
which we know; one, the strong arm
of the law dealing with the conbina-
tion as a trust, which it evidently is
! in reality, but whether that is sus-
ceptible of legal proof OF not is
doubtful. The otheris competition,
which will come sooner or later.
Packing house will spring up if not
in the great cities then in smaller
places: in fact, are springing UP in
cities the size Of Des Moines, Cedar
Rapids, Ottumwa, and dozen other
places which now pack not far from
a third of the hogs. The movement
of the National Live Stock Associal-
ton to establish competitive plants
may prove successful. We hope it
will.
tits a big problem and will have
to be worked out, or, rather, will
work itself out in time. Great cor
porations like the packing combina-
tion always in the end over-reach
themselves, and while the farmers
suffer lost the combination itself saf-
fers in the end. tits everlastingly
true that IF one melnber suffers all
the other members. suffer with it. !"
If the packers are to be permanently
prosperous, the farmers who raise
4 the stuff must be prosperous. There
lis, however, a legitimate reason for
.lhogs being somewhat lower in price
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
The sudnnese baby.

A Sudanese baby when dressed up in
its best clothes is probably the most
uncomfortable infant in the world. The
coat or outer garment which fashion
dictates should be worn reaches to its
very heels. 1t is Of heavy velvet, hang
ing in many folds. This in turn is
adorned with countless buttons and
bangles of brass, considerably adding
to its weight. Its cap in turn is Of the
same material, similarly decorated and
doubtless equally uncomfortable.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23

than they have been for the last two
OF three years past. There is cheap
er corn as the raw material for the
hog. There is and will be less
buying power among the people
who consume the product. There
Will be less activity in business along
all lines, and hence lower prices.
The farmers, therefore, do not object
to a reasonable decline in price.
What they do object to is decline
that is not warranted dy excessive
receipts nor by low prices for the
productrWallace's Farmer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23

Peter Cooper had tifty-fve years Of
domestic happiness and morning fire
building. Mr.. Cooper was an ingen-
ious man. When a cradle became nee
essary in his home, as was sometimes
the case years ago. Peter rugged self
rocking cradle, with fan attachment.
Afterward he patented the device and
sold the patent. There We're many op-
portunities Sin those days."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
The Nice Thing ND sa.d.

"I'm not given to fiattery." drawled
Mr.. Staylate. Il don't make point to
say nice things tu7girls"
mo? Pm sure that was a nice thing
you said to me earlier in the evening"
replied Miss Bord, with IL yawn.
''What was thatY'
"Yu1 remarked that you didn't have
long to stay, you know" Philadelphia
Ledger
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
sweethenrt Abbey.

There is in Galloway, Scotland, an
ancient ruin known as Sweetheart abb
hey. Within its ivy covered, storm
battered walls lies buried the affec-
tionate and devoted Dervorgill, with
the heart of her husband, John Baliol,
embalmed upon her breast. Lovely in
their lives, i'll death they are not divid-
ed. The crumbling masonry is still
and must ever be Il romance In its
symbols of denth and decay, telling ev-
cry day, us it has for 600 years, the
thrilling story of a woman's tender
love and devotion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
Unabnshed.

Irate Patient want you to get out
of here and never darken my door
again. If had a sick cat wouldn't
send for you!
Imperturbable Physician-Of course
not. You'd send for my brother. the
veterinary, who lives over on the street
next to the one live on. Here's one
of his cards.-Raltimore American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
Business Opportunities. For All.

Locations in Iowa, Illinois, Mime
sofa and Missouri on the Chicago Greal
Western Railway; the very best agri-
cultural section of the United States
where farmers are prosperous and busi-
ness men successful. We have 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
p0ndence solicited. Write for Maps and
Maple Leaflets. w. T. Reed, Industrial
Agent, 604 En,,icott Building, st. Paul,
MINI.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23

Senator Pettus Of Alabama, who
has been accumulating gastric wis
dom for eighty-three years, says
that gravyis one of the most iniur-
ious things we can eat. Possibly
it is, but what are a few years at the
end of ones earthly existence COM
pared to the present moment Of
supreme bliss when there is no com
pany at the table and fellow can
sop aehunk Of bread in the meat
platter?- -Brookly n Eagle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
oriental Rug Dyes.

, In his monograph, "The Oriental
Rug" Mr.. w. ID. Ellwanger, writing
on the crucial matter of the dyes used,
says:
"One expert Armenian has a sure
test for mineral dyes in his tongue.
When in doubt he cuts a bit of wool
from the rug. nibbles it q minute; or SO
and then pronounces his sure verdict.
But the test is delicate one. and the
fruit of knowledge is presumably bit
ter"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23

AN EhElfsh ELECTION Experience.
AN Englishman relates the following
election experience: II was taking part
in canvassing Il constituency without
representative was announced
as a speaker at mass meeting held
ina large field within shadow distance
of u famous cathedral. One of the
other orators delivered the most i'm
pressive speech have ever heard. He
spoke of the struggle of the poor, how
they had to bear their burden. He
made me almost cry by his eloquence.
He talked about his own little home.
which he only just managed to keep
together by the sweat of his brow
Who is hep asked. 'Well,' replied
my friend, the candidate, 'he is known
in his own town us "Popshop Dick"
because he is a prosperous pawn
broker"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23

King Edward and the Emperor
William occasionally condescend
TO shake hands with those who
have the privilege Of being present
ed, but never at state functions.
Emperor Francis Joseph rarely ex-
tends his hand. save to the members
of his family He,will often lay his
hand paternally on a mans shoulder
or pat him on the back. King
Hun,bert Of Italy was also quite
democraticas handshaker.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23

John Quern, for twenty years a
waiter in Delmonico's, New York,
left that establishment four years
ago, having made $100.0OO.in stocks
Last week lie returned to his former
occupation. and is now whisking a
napkin as Of yore, having lost every
thing on the Stock Exchange, chiefly
in steel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
quickly solved.

''Yes, for a year and a half she was
in doubt as to whether she loved him
enough to marry him or not"
And how did she succeed in finding
outg,
"There was another girl who got to
acting as If she wanted him. Chicago
Record Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
M. go. Excurailon Rat..

For the Christmas and New Year
holidays the Manchester and Oneida
Ry. will sell excursion tickets to stations
WITHIN A DISTANCE OF 200
MILES, at fare and e-thIrd for the
round trip.
Tickets will be sold December "a, 25
and 81, 1908, and January 1st, 1904,
good to return up to and including
January 4, 1904. 47-w6
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23

Hes what call good loser.'''
HE didn't seem that way to me.''
"Why, saw him lose $3.50 at poker
last night, and he didn't kick at ALL"
Funny! You should have heard him
today when he dropped II half dollar
and it rolled down the culvert." Catho-
lie Standard and Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
Slaughter on the Railroads.

Killed, 1864; wounded 45,477." !"
This is not the report Of a great
battle, but the report Of the United
States interstate commerce commits
sion on the injuries inflicted by our
railroadsfor the fscal,year ending
June 80 last.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23

Keep in Che sunshine and go where
men and women are hopeful. If It
rains keep enough sunlight in your
heart to last till the sun beams again.
Schoolmaster.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
The Mystery of It.

II can't understan',' said Uncle
Eben. chow 1t is dat some folks kin be
too proud to work an at de same time
humble enough to let de family give
'em board an lodgin' free" Washing
ton Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23

''Why do you always occupy two
seats?'
ITO even things up" replied the
street car hog. Half the time don't
get any seat at all."-Town Topics.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
Alex. eEEsraoM

GENERAL BLACKSMITH. horseshoeIng q
VI specially. Interfering and corns cureei OF
no pay. Prices reasonable, and the best oj
work guaranteed A share of the public patron
age Y solicited. Shop on Franklin street, neal
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
Tho Mcnnn.

Old Lawyer-Why do you feel that
your client will lose his case? Have
you exhausted every means at your dis
posal to-
Young Lawyer-,-No. but 1 have ex-
hausted all the means at his disposal
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
Discontent.

you're dlscontented."
Eyes"
"Why|
"Well. I've noticed that the content
man doesn't often get ahead In this
ago Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23

!. M.PEARSE.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND COLLECT
y OR. All business entrusted to him given
prompt attention. Office In City Hal block,
second hoor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23

One hundred dollars worth of butter
bears off from the soil less of Its valua-
BILE elements than cents worth Of
hay.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23

A. e. PETERSON.
nEADER IN Groceries. Provisions Croe b.
~ cry, Fruits. etc. Main Street,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23

LAWRENCE & GREMs.
DRUGS. Wall Paper. Stationery. Paints, Oils
" etc. City Hall block. y
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
A Possible Contingency,

Remember. my boy" said the old
man to his son, who was about to
Join the army. never talk back to your
offinars ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23

$2.oo More Than Kalf Fare Via o. a.
W. Railway.
To points in Arkansas, Colorado,
Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, New
Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Tick
cts on sale Dec. 1st and 18th, 1903; and
Jan. 9Th and 10th, 1904. For further
information apply to any G. w. Agent,
or j. P. Elmer, q. p. a., Chicago, III.
47-W6.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
1. Z. MOONEY.

(HucCellOr TO Lee BOWMan.) .117 IS. Z
lLACKSMITH, 3, and Waggnmaker Delhi,
manlike manner. Charges reasonable. Your
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
oEo. 8 LIs.rER.

GARDwARE, STOVES. TINwARE, ETC,
IL Keeps . hrstrclaBS 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, 1903-12-23
A.. THORPE.

nkoPRIKTOR OF KALAMITY'S PLUM
dBf Store and Dealer In Clothing, Boots
HhoOs, Notions. slc. Masonic Block Manches'
tor, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23

ALLEN q STOREY.
fLoTAING and Gents furnishing goods. Cor
5 " ner Main and Franklin streets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23

"But. father" inquired the young
American anxiously. "supposing they
talk back to me?'-Syracuse Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
= wkRkMEIsTKR.

sGENERAL DEALER IN FURNITURE.
stock of Eurniture and Upholstery always on
hand, at prices thAt defy competition. A good
Hesrse kept for attendance at funerals. EARL
vtllas Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23

WI DREW.
nRY GOODS, Carpets, Millinery, hats and
5LlE Caps, Boots and Shoes, etc.. Main st.
Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
8. 8. oATea.

49,. q. 8. oATEo.
3CIITY DRAYMAN. Am prepared to do all
", work In my line. Moving household goods
and pianos specially. All work will receive
prompt attention. A share Of your patronage
y solicited. Charges right. Give your draylng
to man who has come to stay.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23

q. YoRAR. b. #. ARNOLD. MI. YoRAn.
YORAN. ARNOLD q YORAN
"a TTORNEYS AT Law, and Renl Estate
tAnARenss. Ofhce over Delaware County State
Bank Aauchester, lows.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
Our Business Directory.
.A!TTonMsYe.

DuNidAM. NORRIS q sTILEe.
TToRNEYS AT LAW AND NoTARIES
Il a Public. Special attention given 70 Collec;
nons insurance, Real Estnte and Loan Agts.
Once in City Hall Block. Manchester, Ia
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23
B.cLARK.
nRY GOODS, Notions, Carpets. Gents Fur.
~ nishing goods. etc. Franklin Street.
q. a.cLARk

QUAKER MILL GO.
NLOUR and Feed. Manufacturers Of the cele-
btatcd White Satin and White Pearl Flour.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23

I C.E. BRONSON. Z NJ. CARR.
BRONSON q CARR.
SATTCREEYSA AT LAW. Special attention
"a Eiveu 70 collections. ONCE IN Democrat
building. FrsnkliD Street, Manchester, lows.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23

Or. J. w. SCOTT.
VETERINARY Surgeon, and Dentist. sol E
Main Street. Telephon 2a9.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23

MANCHESTER MARBLE WORKS
rs prepared to furnish Granite And Marble
j Monuments and Head Stones Of various de-
signs, Have the county right for Sipe's Pat
\ VIII meet al competition. ~ -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-23

A. D. BROWN
nesier In furniture etc.. and undertaken
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-02
Teachers Attention.

In two months more school will
be out and the children and teach
ers free for awhile. There will
still be many schools in session in
Mclean county and we would
be glad to printa monthly report,
giving an account Of the atten-
dance and absence Of the pupils,
with tie names Of the pupils who
have been neither tarly nor alb
sent for a month, such as the
Washburn teachers have been
giving all winter. Let each teach
er sign her name and name of
school to the report and send to
the Leader and we will publish it.
It will be quite an incentive
against hardness and absence for
some Of the little ones to e their
names in print.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-02

Every country has its grumbler
and fault finder; one who never
has found a place or position in
this life that suited him. The
country is too dry; won't raise any
crop this year; wish I'd never
come to such a place. The next
day it rains and you can hear the
chronic kicker: It's too wet; [
knew the farmers wouldn't be able
to get their grain planted. Wish
[ was down in Florida, It is the
thing. The next day the wind
blows and the same number Of
kicks is registered. 1t is the same
all through life and when he reach
es the end of life's journey, he will
be found kicking and grumbling.
All the fault finding ana kicking
against the country. won't change
it one iota, and the best way to do
is to take things as they come,
and make the best Of life and try
to have more ups than downs.
Don't try to discourage some ore
else by being a chronic kicker.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-02
livery neWSNaDef

Every newspaper man. says an
exchange, has at some time Oh
other in his business experience
met the man who "now" takes
more papers than he can read. He
was i'll in town last week. He
wiped his nose on the awning,
tried to blow out the electric light
at the hotel, failed to light his CT
gar Oh it, paid twenty-five cents
for AN almanac, put a nickel in the
slot at the post office and kicked
because mail did not appear,
wanted to to lick the cashier be-
cause he closed at 1 o'clock, and
watched the clock sign in front of
a jewelry store, waiting for it TO
strike, and still he takes more
papers than he can read