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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
SMILES cosr YOU NOTHING.

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Oh. let's put away the worry md the
heartaches for awhile,
And look upon the sunny side of life,
4 And meet each rugged obstacle with just
q pleasant smile,
And forget about the troubles and the
strife.
Rats be glad and we'll be happy. and the
cares will fly away,
And we'll only see unclouded skies of
blue,
For. remember, that smile is worth a
heartache any day,
And glad smiles cost you nothing
heartaehes do.
Don't be grieving over errors that have
been made in the past,
But resolutely face the glad To-day;
We will meet with some discomforts, but
these trials seldom last
II we smile the doubts and borrowed
fears away;
Lets go singing on life's journey with a
heart That's glad and light,
Filling other lives with joy and sun
shine, too,
And remember that smile is worth a
heartache any day,
And glad smiles cost you nothing
heartaches do.
Los Angeles Record.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
mote part Of the stone wall. The

mote part of the stone wall. The
spectre stopped, and gesticulating
wildly, pointed to rock Of peculiar
shape Wells bent to obey the spirits
unspoken command, and the phantom.
with weird laugh, vanished, and
Wells-awoke to find 1t all a dream.
But strange sound he certainly did
hear, and smoke surrounded him. He.
leaped from the bed MS a portion of
the wall beside him gave way, and
the cracking flames burst through.
At the same moment the cry of fire
rang through the house. The terror
stricken inmates had barely time to
gather few valunbles and effect their
escape when the SETTLING timbers fell
with sickening crash, and once more
Netherby Terrace lay In ruins. M
day Mr.. Maynard and Wells stood In
specting the blackened debris. Wells
looked moody and wretched, for his
train was due in 80 minutes, and he
felt that he could not endure the part
ing with Norma.
81 tell you, Netherby," declared Mr..
Maynard, TN never rebuild on this
spot. l believe there is a curse on the
place. For heavens sake, Wells, bury
your abominable pride, ask Norma to
marry you, and Ill settle this estate
on her Mt once, thus, your own will
Ibe restored to you and Netherby's spir.
] 1t rest in peace.
Wells fine face flushed painfully,
but he answered firmly. You mean
WE'LL sir, and love your daughter bet
ter than life, but, repeat, cannot
become fortune hunter"
Suddenly Wells, who had been gaz-
Ing miserably at the dingy foundation
stones, gave a start, and leaned eager
~ forward, his gaze directed at a
singuarly shaped stone which seemed
strangely familiar. Impelled by some
uncomfortable impulse he started for
ward; his dream of the previous night
flashed upon him, and STOPPING he
pressed upon the triangle of rock. To
his utter amazement 1t slid Inward, ex-
posing tiny aperture, within which
Wells beleld a small, furnished box.
by the powers, Netherby, what have
YOU discovered?" and Mr.. Maynard
stood beside him. Wells picked up the
box MS though II were something sa-
cred, and, trembling with excitement,
cautiously raised the lid. A legal look
ing document, yellow with age, came
to view. The next instant Wells, hand
was grasped enthusiastically as Mr..
Maynard read, ..Lnst will and testa-
ment of Noel Netherby.' Then TO
my beloved son, by adoption, William
Netherby. l will and bequeath, etc.
Heaven be praised, Wells! Sure as
fate, Netherby's spirit burned the
house, md you have found the miss
| ing will."-Indianapolis Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
THE HAWKEYE STATE
NEWS OF THE WEEK coNc,sELY
CONDENSED.
Lat of This Autumn. Fairs-statistics
Of Pension ot1ic. In Des Moines :
Farm Hand Dies from Fall : May
Buy Telephone Exchange.

Following is n list of some Of the prin-
cipal county and district fairs which
will be held in Iowa this fall:
Cedar Rapids carnival, Oct $40; Ce-
dar Rapids.
Iowa State fair, Aug. 21-29, Des
Moines; j. G. Simpson. secretary.
Benton County fair, Sept. 1913, Vim
ton; G. D. McElroy, secretary.
Buchanan County fair, Sept. IA, Inde-
pendence; G. w. Stiles, secretary.
Upton Fair Associations, Sept. Ia,
Upton; L. j. Rowell, secretary.
Clintno County fair, Sept. 1913, De-
Witt; L. ID. Winnie, secretary.
Clinton district fair, Sept Sill, Clin-
ton: ]. b. Ahrens, secretary.
Floyd County fair, Sept. Sill, Charles
City; c. NJ. CarS secretary.
Grundy County fair, Sept. $40, Grun-
dy Center; ]. w. Pepperman, secretary.
Hancock County fair, Sept. 1911,
Britt; John s. Fisk, secretary.
Hardin County fair, Sept. II, Eldora;
9. r. Greet. secretary.
Iowa County fair, Sept. Ia, Marengo;
8. NJ. Stoddard, secretary.
Victor district fair, Aug. 1920, Victor;
John NJ. Golf, secretary.
Jones County fair, Sept. 1918, Month
cello; w. G.. Eilers, secretary.
Anamosa district fair, Aug. 24-2S, An
amosa, p. R. Moore, secretary.
Wapsie Valley district fair, Sept. o.
Is, Central City; p. p. Henderson, sec
rotary.
Prairie Valley Association, Aug. IL
IA, Fairfax; u. II. Knickerbocker, sec
rotary.
Interstate Association, Aug. 1921, Ma
rion; p. E. Parsons, secretary.
Columbus Junction district fair, Sept.
IA, Columbus Junction; II. s. johnson,
secretary.
Union district fair, Aug. 1921. West
Liberty; w. H. Shipman, secretary.
Wilton Fair Association, Sept. $40,
Wilton Junction; w. "A. Cooling, secre-
tary.
Poweshiek central at Malcolm, Aug. 49,
81. Malcolm; James Novak, secretary.
Poweshiek central at Grinnell. Sept.
II, Grinpell; g. II. verbeck, secretary.
lama County fair, Sept. 1918. Toledo;
A. q. Smith, secretary.
Wright County fair, Sept. s-11, Clar-
ioh; w. @. Brown, secretary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

eral interviews with the prince, in
which the plan of deliverance was
definitely settled. When all was ready,
Andreas returned to Saint Leonard In
vested with full power as commander
in-chief Of the national forces. From
that day his hostelry became the rem
devious Of all who sighed for the de-
liverance Of their native land. To all
who could join the cause Hofer opened
out his views and plans. Thrice did
he drive the Bavarians from Tyrol,
and this in spite of the treaties ar
ranged between France and Austria.
Some OF his deeds compare with the
greatest in history, almost b0fdzfinr
on the Incredible.
On the battlefield Andreas seemed
TRANSPORTED; the mild expression
changed to a terrible one; he looked
grand on his painting steed. his long
beard flowing In the; wind, electrifying
his troops with the battle-cry, ''On-
ward for your country and your Empe-
ror! God protects the rlght!'' This
last triumph battles all description.
The people pressed almost beneath his
horses feet; and In the intoxlcation of
freedom they named him Dictator Of
the Tyrol. Hofer, sregaining bis won't
ed calm after the battle. turned Ms.
gentle glance on the excited crowd.
do not shout, but pray cried he. At
the church Of the Franciscans he dis
mounted and entered to give thanks to
the Lord. On leaving the church the
notables Of the town waited on him.
to express the gratitude of all the cit-
zens. Hofer replied: by my beard
and by st. George, the Savior OF our
country was God himselfw Soon after,
however, the peace of Vienna forced
Austria once more to renounce the Ty-
rol. The Archduke John himself wrote
to Hofer and ordered him to lay down
his arms. In vain Hofer tried for
third and last time to. raise an army
and drive the hated Bavarians from
his beloved fatherland. A price was
put Oh his head, and a wretch named
Rah betrayed his retreat, in which he
had been living some months with his
family. He took leave Of his COM
panions in arms and wound up with
these words:
Farewell, most despicable world!
for brave man death is of such small
account that in leaving you have not
one fear or regret
It was by order of Napoleon that he
was shot at A1antua Feb. 20, 1910. The
house In which he dwelt. where he
entertained travellers and where relics
Of him are still preserved is annually
visited by hundreds of tourists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
The Trees We Read.

Nine successful novels recently pub
lished in the United States had a total
sale of over 100000 copies says the
Chicago Daily News. Since the aver
age weight of each book sold was prob
ably twenty ounces, II little calculation
will prove that these 100000 books
contained approximately 100000
pounds of paper. A manufacturer, of
papers asserts that the average spruce
tree yields n little less than half n
cord of wood, which is equivalent to
about 500 pounds of paper. In other
words, these nine novels swept away
1000 trees, and they form but n small
part of the fiction SO eagerly read by
the American public.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
oamera-Los. Photograp,rs.

This is the Age of Subtraction. We
have the horse-less carriage and tile
wireless telegraphy, while this arti.
Gle tells Of the camera-less photo
graph. 1t is easily made, and consists
simply in using n leaf III place of Il
negative. The young folks who pra
familiar with printing and developing
pictures will at once understand the
following directions. and others eau
readily learn:
The articles required are two and
are Inexpensive. First, printing;
frame-x5 is n convenient slze-pro-
vided with glass and costing about
20 cents. Second, a can of blueprint
paper containing twenty-four sheets
and costing 20 cents. Very sensitive
paper is preferable. Take any COM
mon tree leaf when 1t is fresh anL
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
within our Border,,

Waterloo is again discussing the SUBJ
ject of paid fire department.
Robert Soper Of Oskalocsa was pain
fully injured in a runaway accident.
Committees have been appointed at At
lantic to raise money for new hospital.
Charles Murray, a Laurens drug clerk.
was severely injured by the explosion of
the gas tank connected with a soda foun-
tain.
Bernard Niggemeyer, aged - years,
died suddenly at Fort Madison from the
effects of drinking too much ice water.
May Alderman, aged II, of Des
Moines, was possibly fatally injured
while attempting to alight from street
car in motion.
An artificial ice and cold storage plant
with capacity of thirty tons a day, to
cost about $4,000, is being figured on for
Oskaloosa.
The labor unions in Iowa have increas-
cd from 800 in 1900, with membership
of 26,0GS, to $50 unions with. member.
ship of As, 900.
The grand lodge of colored knights OF
Pythias has just closed an interesting
Nhu sWCll utttuueu ScSblUu Ut l1uXlOn
G. w. Dudley of Colfax was chosen
grand chancellor.
Thirty years ago Carl Johan Peter
son disappeared from Burlington, leav
ing wife and children The man has
Just died III Michigan, leaving some prop
erty to his heirs, whom the authorities
are now trying to locate.
A writ of habeas corpus was denied
in the case of the De Ettas. arrested al
Fort Dodge in connection with the fata
accident to Clara Rasmussen on July 4
The De Ettas must answer to the grand
jury on the charge of manslaughter
An unknown burglar hek up thu
Waterman at the West Burlington depot
and robbed the money drawer, securing
81 and the contents of mail sack.
The annual meeting of the western
division of National Bohemian Turner.
was held att Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with
100 athletes present from various point,
In Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin
Nebraska, Minnesota and Kansas.
AT public auction Merritt Greene
trustee in bankruptcy for the CREDITOR
of the Rhodes-C armean Buggy Compan,
of Marshalltown. sold all notes left from
the estate in his hands,, amounting I,
5000, to Attorney Parker of that city
The consideration was $2.600,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
Farm Notes.

az !" ANOkGos
An ounce Of pluck is worth ton of
luck.
Don't crop the farm to death. Raise
some stock.
The busiest farmer is not always
the one who does the most work.
Clean milk never came from can
that was not clean when the milk went
into 1t.
1t very seldom pays to work in the
rain just ito keep the hired man
busy"
Attend to the feed Of the work horses
just as carefully as to the meals of
their drivers.
There is nothing that will turn the
wastes of the farm into money faster
than growing pigs.
Some one has asked IL alfalfa will
not become pest. Yes. when money
becomes a pest alfalfa .wlll be in the
same boat.
Corn will bring twice as much in q
hog as in a sack. So will hay In a
COW bring twice as much as in a
bale.
Does If INV "a save n cents worth
of food in the dishwater containing
washing powders and kill $50 worth Of
pirs by feeding such slops?
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!. ~ d u'lAeu''5 iii''.et " So ~ just
risii'.
An imposition that Is often practiced
on the wop,an-the farmers wife espe-
cially-is II there Is an old, ringboned.
spawned, crippled horse that is stove
up generally and good for no earthly
use 1t is kept for the women to drive,
The solution Of the boy leaving the
farm depends on the conditions. Some
of the inducements are not allurlng for
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

ANDREAS IIOFER country LOT lta
peoples sake burned in the breasts OF
some of history's notable characters.
80 was the zeal Of this man for his
native land, but his loyalty was for
his sovereign instead of for his fellow
men. Sympathy for the latter there
was, to be sure, but next to his God
in this extraordinary mans heart was
his Emperor and for his sake he per-
formed those deeds which gave him
fame. 1t was during the historical
wars between France and Austria that
Hofer gained fame.
He was born In the Passover Valley
In 1T65. His family kept the Inn Of
Sandyland, near the Passer stream;
hence his frequently being called In
history the Sandy Landlord. He was
living at this inn, following the calling
Of his fathers, when, by the treaty Of
Pressburg, the Tyrol was wrested
from Austria and ceded to Bavaria, the
ally of Napoleon. At this terrible news
Andreas made vow never again to
shave his beard. During the wars his
long beard, falling on his breast. gave
bin with the Italians the name of
General Baritone. He had an athletic,
well-knit frame; broad shoulders; q
round, highly colored countenance;
black eyes, large. brilliant and pene-
trating; majestic beard; the whole
breathing command, inspiring respect
and attracting confidence. II
Indignant at the double dealings Of
the Bavarian officials, Andreas had
but one thought: to liberate his coun-
try from the foreign yoke, and restore
1t to his Emperor. With this end in
view he commenced correspondence
with Archduke John. On the 10th Of
January, 1909, he went to Vienna with
other fellow countrymen, and had sew
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
sbips Like Feet.

OF the navy of one of the Oldest of
old countries, China, very little Is
known. That China was once much
interested IN sea affairs is, however,
certain. 1t is said that long before
any other peoples the Chinese knew
something of the wonders of the
lodestone, and even II the mariners
compass was not invented by them,
their knowledge of the magnet was
certainly sufficient to aid them in nav
igating their ships, and helped to ex-
tend their trading. and probably their
battles, into strange waters. So the
Chinese We're bold voyagers ages ago.
On their cruisers bows was painted
an eye to denote watchfulEess; and
red, sacred color to them, was dis
played in strips Of cloth which decor
ated the various parts of the ship.
Chinese enterprise on the sea I'M
fortunately received a death blow
from one of their own weak and self
loving monarchs. who forbade his sub
jects to cruise III waters outside Of the
China Sea, for fear they should learn
in their travels any ideas which might
lead them to rebel against his tyranni-
cal government. He also ordered, vain
and unwise man that he was, that all
vessels should be made in the shape
Of the imperial foot. Alas, poor ships!
this strange ship destroyed all sea-
worthy qualities, and any ambition in
the direction of n Chinese navy was
for the time extlnguished.-St. Mich.
olas.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19


con, which appfy with considerable
force to conditions in the Western
country. He said: Properly cared for
pigs, means pigs fed under conditions
conducive to health and thrift. Airy,
roomy, light quarters are the right
sort. If space is an expensive consld-.
Grafton, as it usually is, especially in
winter, then let the small space be
well ventilated, well lighted and kept
clean. Large runs are not necessary
where the other conditions are provid-
ed. The quality of the feed supplied
is undoubtedly an important consider
alton. Barley is unsurpassed as feed
for the production Of firm bacon. Oats
also are excellent. Where skimmilk
or whey can be secured, it is an in
fallible guarantee Of good quality Of
bacon"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

One of the greatest difficulties the
farmer or horticulturist meets in
spraying is in carrying about the pump
and barrel. The stoneboat often must
be used where the rows are narrow,
but the draft is much easier If pump
is mounted on wheels. have arranged
a platform on a pair of wheels
which is a simple, handy rig. The
axle is shortened to about feet, max
ing very compact arrangement that
will turn In a very small space. For
spraying potatoes when the rows are
8 to 31s feet apart, tile axle should be
6 feet long, SO that the horse may go
between two rows, while the wheels go
between rows on either side.
The barrel. when the pump is mount
ed on the side, is held in place by two
bands of iron inch wide and about
BIG inches thick, fastened by the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

russell dots. The flesh is white, fine
grained. juicy and Of delicate flavor.
1t ripens late in the season and is a
wonderfully good keeper. AT present
nurserymen have but small stock of
the variety, and consequently trees are
high In price. However, the variety
is SO promising that one would be safe
in setting few trees, at least.-In-
(lianapolis News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
HANDY RuNABour SPRAY CARRIAGE.

books G, into the eyes a, and
drawn firmly into place by a nut on
the bolts b b. If the pump is mounted
on the end of the barrel, as with the
kerowater, etc., it is held in place on
the platform by four rods d, that hook
over the chine of the cask and are
bolted through the platform at &c.
This rig is light and strong and can
be driven in among trees and vines
much better than n cart or wagon.
The driver walks behind and drives
and pumps while either one or two
lines are used. With good standard
pump more work can be done in day
with this outfit than with any l am
acquainted with.-Prof. S. T. Maynard
in Farm and Home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19


There has been much controversy
over the method to be employed in
fertilizing meadows to obtain the best
results, but experience has shown that
most meadows must be treated as in
dividual plots Of land; that is, fer
tilted according to its especial needs.
A meadow that has been cropped for
long time naturally will require some
reseeding and that the fertilizer be sup
piled at different times and be COM
posed of different ingredients. On the
other hand, a meadow in good con-
lition and not too old will require
only top dressing with stable manure
and even this must, be done in accord
ance with the needs of the particular
meadow to which it IS applied. AS a
rule, ten two-horse loads Of manure
to the acre put on with manure
spreader SO as to properly and evenly
cover the ground. is the quantity that
will give good results at the minimum
Of expense. The use of the spreader
is urged in applying for the coat is
not only even but is fine and In the
best condition for good results and
quick action.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
green. place face down on sheet of

green. place face down on sheet of
the paper, put in the frame against
the glass and print by sunlight from
an hour to half n day, according to the
density Of the leaf and strength of the
light. Then wash thoroughly in clear
water, changing several times, dry and
press-a heavy book does very we'll
for press. II properly done the re-
suit will be a perfect picture of the
leaf used, showing exact shape and
size. all the veins and the minute
structure to an astonishing degree.
Probably at first there will be few
failures, but experience will soon
teach the time necessary for expos.
eure.-St. Nicholas.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
From G~ain 10 Cross.

Every owner Of COW welcomes the
time when the animal can be turned
out to pasture. In changing from dry
feed to grass it is well to go somewhat
slowly, especially IL the flow of milk
is large, says Dairy and Creamery. The
young, immature grass. especially in
early spring, as is well known, con
tains a large amount of water, a con.
dition commonly called "washy.''
Wheat and rye pastures are of the
same nature. The dry feed ration
should therefore be continued and be
gradually reduced for two weeks OF
more after the grass is large enough
for feeding.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
The Hartshorn Pear.

The illustration of the Hartshorn
pear is about one-half size. The va
riety has been tested for number
Of years in different parts of the coun-
try and pronounced promising. 1t is
claimed to be a cross between the
Bartlett and Winter Nellis, and with
such parentage should be tirst-class.
The fruit is of large size, skin thin,
greenish yellow In color, with small
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19

Perhaps oldest
his wife, Of Emaus
bst has belonged to the choir for
musical fame and their
before the with his
Gierng father Of Mrs obs
Emaus for forty before his death.
be central figures
the "A
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-19
Two Enuin.. Az Demoli.hcd

The Milwaukee and st. Paul fast pas
senger train No. !, running thirty miles
an hour. collided with a light engine
near Capron. Both engines were badly
demolished and thrown from the track
and the baggage car derailed. The en-
gineer of the passenger engine was slight
~ hurt. No passengers were injured, al
though all were badly shaken up.