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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-27
Raising Geese,

Except In certain small sections the
raising of geese for profit is an almost
untouched industry, yet one in which
good money may be made if the work
is carried on intelligently after obtain
ing the experience. This preliminary
experience is essential, for the raising
OF geese differs in many ways from
raising chickens. While both ducks
and hens are frequently used for
Matching goose eggs, the best results
generally come from letting the goose
incubate her own eggs, care being
taken not to give her more than eleven
for sitting. The ganders are permit
ted to mingle with the geese during
incubation mainly for the purpose of
protection when the goose leaves the
nest to feed. When the goslings are
Matched they should be kept indoors
on an earth floor and given some kind
OF green food to pick Mt as they will,
their main food, however. being mix
ture of corn meal and bran. mois-
tened and fed when it may be crum-
bled up like bread. Water for drink
Ing should be supplied in abundance,
but 80 placed that the young goslings
can drink without getting into the wa
ter and wetting their down, thus catch.
ing cold. This is an important part
OF raising young goslings. 1t is essen
tial that every effort be made to keep
the goslings from getting wet and
chilled when they are young, and not
to crowd too many of them in pen.
AS the weather gets mild they should
be given access to grass, yet have a
shelter where they may go in case of
storm. BY midsummer they may have
free access to shallow stream. The
Embden breed, good specimen of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-27

IN the archives of their country, and its
grateful citizens honor them as their
noble army Of martyrs" Thus reads in
part, the inscription on massive monu
ment to the Unknown Dead" in the ma
tlonal soldiers cemetery Mt Arlington,
overlooking tile national capital.
There is something peculiarly pathetic
IN the memorials to the unknown dead
both in Union and in Confederate Gene
teries throughout the region of the great
hattlehelds of the country. More prop
erls their designation Should be the "un-
identified dead" 1t is only a question
VI tiiiic "f'~.A che rEainns- of tho individual
participants who were known. will have
almost as little meaning to those who
read their headstones MS the plain Arabic
figures with which the gratcs Of the I'M
known are often marked. 1t Is now forty
Years since the Civil War was at it's
height. When another forty years shall
have passed, the identified and the un-
identified martyrs of that struggle will
stand on practical equality, so far as
the memory of the living is concerned.
llinsmen and friends will find their sat
isfaction In the thought of what they
did rather than in the recollection of who
they We're.
u is peculiarly fortunate tnat the sur
viving participants of both sides in the
Civil War should now rejoice that its es-
sential results are what they are. The
South to-day, although she honors with
passionate devotion those of her sons who
fell, believes in the Union and rejoices
that slavery is forever ended. This is
the aspect of the great conflict as now
seen in historical review. which could not
have been anticipated by the soldiers
of either side who died in that struggle
Thus time, as well as the battlefield has
its secrets.-Youth's Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-27
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A memorial Day SURPRISE.
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TT was the week before Memorial
Day Everyone in Thornville was
excited, and why not? Were they
not going to celebrate, when every one
would be sure to turn ont 7" remarked an
old veteran. Thornville had never cele-
brated before, although the little Gene
terry was dotted with mounds which
marked the last resting place of soldiers,
who had so CALAMITY defended their coun-
try. A meeting of the citizens had been
called at which it was decided that 1t
was time they did something in honor of
these dead heroes. Each was willing to
do his best, and when the president of
the committee Went to Zech Spergen, or
..Uncle Zeke," MS he was better known,
md said, "Of course you will give us a
speech. being veteran yourself" Zech-
celebratin' won't be kept back because
Zeke Spergcn Won't help
Uncle Zekc was busy the next week.
He really liked the fun. He was SO
years old-the oldest veteran III the coun-
try-and he was rather proud of the dis
tinction. AT 43 lie had enlisted, and he
had son who also went into battle
with the "coat of blue
Memorial Day dawned bright and
clear. Everything seemed in its glory,
and no one wore brighter smile than
Uncle Zeke Spergen. When his name
was called with quick, nervous steps he
( took his place on the stage and read the
following Grafton:
ut is two score years ago or more
since enlisted for the war, and went
away down South. We did some pretty
,,,f&l <1,N 1,oIr sc l,pN
land. / was acting as sentinel on n
dark mud stormy night, when suddenly
peered into the darkness and saw n
mans figure.
Halt l demanded. Come no far
ther till you give the countersign!'
oh, father! don't you know me2-
cried the man.
why, Tom! How came you here 2
asked, and he fell us If almost dead.
II quickly lifted him in my arms and
carried him to the tent.
.'The next day there was battle. a
long. fierce one. and death went with
the exploding of the soldiers awful guns.
/ caught n glimpse of my brave boy, af-
ter the thickest of the fray. He was
bending over a comrade with whis-
pered word of cheer, and promise to
write for him, to the friends who were
30 dear. The soldiers breath grew
quicker, and on Tom he leaned, till his
q life candle fickered and went out.
Zone day was wounded by n shot
and in few days came here to my
home on the hill. As l was reading OF
the dead, suddenly there arose mist
sort of swimming in my head, for my
Toms name was on the list. He had
died for his country's sake"
Tears were In the listeners eyes as
Zeke slowly took his seat, amid cheers
that echoed and re-echoed. Nor was that
all. While he was reading, tall, beard
"a man Of about 90 years entered and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-27
MEANING OF MEMORIAL DAY.

Do you know what 1t means, you boys and
girls
Who hail from the North and the Southl
Do you know what 1t means,
THIS twtning of greens
Round the silent cannon's mouth.
Tails strewing with flowers the grass grown
This decking with garlands the statues
brave,
This planting of aags
All Ia tntters and rugs,
This marching and singing.
These bells oil Infringing,
These faces grave and these faces gay,
This talk Of the blue and the talk of the
In the North and the South, Memorial
Dny?
Not simply show time, boys and girls.
ls this day of falling flowers.
Not pageant or play
Nor holiday
OF fngs and feraI bowers;
It Is something more than the day that
War memories a-throb in veteran hearts;
For across the years Z, IS
10 the hopes and the fears,
TO the days OF battle,
OF roar and rattle,
To the past that now seems so far away.
DO the sons of the blue and the sons OF
Gnse. hand clasping hand. Memorial Day.
For the wreck and the wNpg of it, boys
and girls,
For the terror and loss ms well,
Orr hearts must hold
"A r'gret untold
As we think of those who fell
Bur their blood. OH whichever side they
fought,
Rrlnadc the milton md progress wrought.
We forget the woe.
For we live md know
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-27
WORTHY OF HONOR.
Those Whose Graves We Decorate, an
Likewise, the Survivors,.

Those Whose Graves We Decorate, and
Likewise, the Survivors.
In every cemetery in the land oil Me-
mortal Day flowers are placed OH the
graves of the soldier dead. The flag. the
potted plant and the bouquet are the
tributes of young and old to the men who
fought yaliantly In the wars of the Union.
The great minority, of course, of the
graves decorated are those of men who
took part i'll the great Civil War. In
commenting on Memorial Day and those
whom it is intended primarily to honor,
writer says:
THE like of that day at Appomattox
has never been known in history. Not
a guerrilla band survived the vanquished.
Not vindictive blow was struck by the
victorious host. BY the specdiest roads
of travel the men in blue marched back
to their own abodes. They surrendered
eminent; their flags they hung up In me-
mortal halls; their fame they bcqueathed
to their country and to the world.
what have these men done since the
bloody struggle ended! They have been
building railroads, opening mines and
making the wilderness blossom like the
rose. They have been extending the
blessings of self-government to wide and
remote regions. They have become pros
porous farmers, merchants. leaders in
finance, captains of industry. Their blue
uniforms have been replaced by uniforms
OF toll. They have brought to the sacred
desk the devout service of consecrated
powers and eloquent tongues. They who
learned the weaknes ses of human nature
amid the horrors of the hospital have
administered with the gentle skill of
healing knowledge to the sick and afilict-
ed, and in high tribunals of justice they
have inscribed with the pen on the tab
let's of the law what they strove for with
the sword. They have been making his
tory. They have become Representatives,
Senators. Governors, Presidents. In for
cign lands they lave illustrated the dig
nifty aud glory of the republic. both in
public aud private stations. That some
have fallen by the way is true, but the
nncountable majority have been worthy
Of American citizenship, and in the fields
of labor, thought, purpose, Invention, en-
terprise, daring and genius they have
ranked with the foremost of this glorious
country. They have inwrought the things
for which they strovc with the very fiber
of the government and the fabric of old
age. They have shaped constitutions
and laws to the purposes of liberty. the
unions of the States and the high des-
TIMES of the republic. Let the veterans
ull pass rs the great leaders already have
those that bore rank and the undistin.
guished many. But what they did lives
on and grows and brightens the passing
years"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-27
THE HAWKEYE STATE
NEWS OF THE WEEK coNc,sELY
CONDENSED.
Killed by HoId-up Mani. q. D. +.
Orphans to BE Cared for at Mason
City-Girl Mail Carrier Struck By
Train-May HIVE Killed Himself.


Between midnight and o'clock the
other morning two highwaymen held up
the patrons of the depot restaurant at
West Liberty, killed Arthur Meade, d
jewelcr and resident of the town. for
showing resistance, ritied the pockets of
the others. securing less than $50. and
made their escape. Meade stood facing
the door MS the higliwaymen entered
and upon the command to hold up their
hands refused to comply He was shot,
dying in short time There We're only
two men concerned in the crime, so far
ms known facts would indicate: One Is
described as tall. the other below the me-
dunn height. The taller of the two is
believed to have done the shooting At
ter the commission of the crime he start
ed northward from the restaurant, while
the shorter man was not observed by the
victims of the robbery.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-27


enough into the future to see Memorial
day snugly, firmly planted in the public
schools of the land. us we'll as other
schools--in the academies. colleges and
universities. He lived to see the day de-
velop into national holiday by common
consent, IL not by law. But he did not
live to see it take possession of the edu-
cationnl interests Of the country he
wrought So srahdly for, in war as well as
-nence.
Most ofrthe young fellows who sprang
to arms when wnrs-sith Spain was dc.
clarcd We're schooled to the practical. nat
riotism they so glowingly manifested in
the schools where they had been looking
at and hearing about the flag and the
country of which it is the blessed emblem
the flag and country they are willing to
die for, IL their lives are demanded The
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-27

took front seat. Apparently he was a
stranger, but after the shouts had ceased
he arose and faced the audience.
Friends" he said, mo doubt you
think am n stranger, but am not.
| am he that used to be called Tommie
Spergen. aud am no other than Zecha-
riah Spergen's son, for which am justly
proud"
In an instant Uncle Zeke was at his
side, but only tears told his gratitude.
He was too moved to speak. Yes. there
We're the same eyes. and the same mark
on the forehead.
After the excitement had Gained Tom
continued. "There was mistakc in the
names. Twas another Tom that died
aud the News was sent to the wrong par
ents. have been west all these years.
have made my fortune and have returned
to take care of my mother and father in
their declining dnys."
AS he finished speaking, three cheers
were given to welcome him bark to his
home. And that Memorial Day in
Thornville was one long to be femem.
hered.-Detroit Free Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-27

The total number of chickens, includ-
lDg guinea fowls, ON farms and ranges
In 1900, according TO the Government
census, just published, was 233, $685. S5;
tho total number of turkeys, 6.a99,3 67;
geese, 5,6I6,S63 and ducks, 4,SO7,35S.
According TO the returns received poul
try was kept on Ss.S per cent of the
United States. The total value Of the
poultry raised ca farms and ranges
in 1899 was S136, Sg1,s77. "The produc.
tion of eggs iii 1900 was 1905, S19, 1856
dozens, an average Of 90 dozens per
chicken. No consideration was given
to turkeys, geese or ducks In calcu-
lating this average, as eggs from those
fowls are used mainly for breeding
purposes" The total value Of the eggs
was $144,2S6,15s or an average value
Of 112 cents per dozen.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-27
HOW GENERALLoeAN sulLpEp.
Not Likely that He Realized to What
Extent the Day Would Be Observed.


1t may be wondered il Gen. John A.
Logan was aware how well he was build
ing when, in 1868, he laid the foundation
for Memorial day. 1t may be doubted.
Possibly he saw far enough into the flu
ture to discover n general observance of
the day by the men who, like himself, had
helped to do that which warranted the
establishment of the beautiful customs of
Memorial day. That much would have
been natural. But he surely did not pic
lure to himself all of the developments Of
the movement. Did he realize then that
Memorial day ceremonies would be made
the foundation for patriotic education such
us no other country has experienced-such
as this country never before experienced?
Probably not. Did Logan look far enough
ahead to see that the great semi military
order of which he was the head would
have been numbered with the dead long
ago had it not been for Memorial day and
the grand ideas born of that day? 1t is
not likely. Did he realize then that Me-
mortal day ceremonies would attract the
attention of tens of millions of people out
side of his comrades? It's possible, but
not probable.
Certainly Gen, Logan did not look far
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-27
Filling the Garden.

The garden should be the best titled
part of the farm. Rotation should be
practiced us well as in the case of
farm crops, because nil plants will
grow better when they are not made to
succeed themselves on the same soil
each year. Some provision should be
made SO that the horse cultivator can
be used for wedding purposes, other
Wise the garden is apt to run wild with
weeds. Every family should have an
abundant supply of small fruit as we'll
as vegetables. for the reason that these
are healthier foods than too mucl,
meat. 1t often happens that the garden
can be made to be the source of con-
siderable income in addition to sup
plying the family wants.-Iowa Home
stead.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-27
Asparagus from Seed.

By starting with rooted plants n
year is gained. But with some farm
ers little money counts more than
great deal of time, and rather than
pay couple of dollars for the root
they will go without. Sow seed early
in spring, in IL bed by itself, making the
ground rich, but avoiding weedy ma
nure. Keep down the weeds, and
transplant the asparagus the following
year. setting them a good distance
apart and deep enough SO that harrows
and cultivators can be run over the
surface. Salt is of no use, but nitrate
of soda is one of the best chemical
manures.-American Cultivator.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-27
Using Straw.

Do not utilize straw by drying 1t to
be used over again, advises an ex-
change. Pass all feeding material
through the feed cutter, so as to rem
der it more serviceable in the manure
heap. The cost of cutting the mate
rails is an item, but absorption of the
liquids in the heap will be more com.
plete and the gain in the value Of the
manure will be large. AS the manure
will then always be fine and easily ham
died it can be forked over with but
little labor, so as to more thoroughly
decompose all portions. Coarse litter
will absorb liquids, but there will be
loss until such materials become fine
in the heap. The fine litter will also
make excellent bedding and will more
readily assist In keeping the stalls dry.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-27

Friday before the 30th of May has be-
come MS fixed and us useful MS the original
Memorial day. 1t is the children's great
day for demonstrating their interest in
and love for their country.
Not the least of the good work that has
come from Memorial day is the patriotic
effort made in the churches of all dcnomi-
nations. The work has carried the Ameri.
can tng into thousands of houses of wor-
ship and led to the preaching of tens of
thousands of patriotic sermons. not to
mention the exercises that have been in
trodnced into most of the Sunday schools
exercises that carry to young hearts love
of country and much better understand
ing of that country.
Logan bnilded far better than he knew.
1t is shown that the custom he introduced
has given the nation a series of days that
are powerful. invaluable in their work of
patriotic education; has given us schools
which cannot fail to reach and plant good
seed in NIL hearts; schools that are dcstin-
ed to become stronger and better as the
years roll along. The time will never
come when it can justly be said that
American patriotism has died out.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-27


A COW may be made to shrink great
in milk yield when left to a rough, I'M
skilled mixer. This is generally
known, and the practice Is common to
let the boys learn to milk by practicing
with cows which the owner is ready
to dry up. But the definite cash value
Of quick. gentle, clean work is scarce
ly realized. At one of the Western
experiment farms. where one of the
men was an especially skilled mlnker.
record was kept Of the average diff
ference in product, as compared with
the other men, and 1t was found that
he was worth nearly $40 n month
more, on account Of the extra milk
which he obtained. The milk was also
richer, owing to his care in getting all
the rich strippings.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-27
oDD:FELLows ORPHANS HOME.
New Institution Eiaborntely Dedi=
Gated at Mus IN City.


Gated at Mason City.
The dedication of the Odd Fellows Or
phans' Home of the State occurred at
Mason City. The home has been built
by the members of the various lodges Of
the State and the dedication ceremonies
were observed in an elaborate manner.
There was n parade in which were the
Patriarchs Militant. Encampments, Re
bekahs. subordinate lodges. grand lodge
officers and distinguished guests and Wis
itors. The program followed at 3 O'Clock
at the home. where there were addresses
by Grand Master Judge Y. A. Church,
Alice Bellamy, past president of the Re-
bekahs; presentation of the property
by NJ. p. Sharts, chairman of the board:
dedication address by Grand Secretary
Il. l.. Tilton. and music by the bands and
local Indies auartette,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Il. w. Roe of Franklin
township are the parents of triplets.
Samuel Kohl of Lisbon died of lock
Jaw. MIR. Kohl had a finger smashed.
The Cragan Hotel in South Des
is $500.
Dunlap ladies will raise the money
necessary to build and equip free pub
lie library.
Thomas Williamson has been appoint
ed postmaster at Liberty, vice Mrs. Wet
eel, resigned.
Attorney j. X. Davidson. a pioneer
dead at Hillsboro.
There are 400 applications oil file for
positions as instructors in the MARSHALL
town public schools.
Fire damaged the lumber yard of Ew-
ing & Jewett at Dcs Moines to the eS-
tent of $1,000. Insured.
Malvern has voted to issue bonds in
new high school building.
Will Il. HAYDEN. n resident of Burlng-
ton since 1910 and prominent business
man of that city, is dead.
George Poe, n Woodbine plumber. was
seriously and possibly fatally injured by
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Inc employees OF the Iowa Telephone
Company Ill Boone Souht! nave peen
gwen supstahtiai increases III wages.
Dubuque painters and paperhangers
have been granted an increase in wages
and shorter hours and there will be no
strike.
The Comptroller of the Currency has
authorized the Fir.t National Bank OF
of $4,000.
The salarie. of large number of presi
dentinl postmnsters throughout Iowa
have been increased. The increases are
nearly all 500 year.
Charles Brandt of Clinton shot mn i'm
mense nel;can IN tho river near thu,
CITY. The bird measured eight feet from
Tin ia fin Of wings md its 5ill WINS four
teen inches long,
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DALEY are the parents and the little fol
low is now about three months old mn,
IN pcrfect health.
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-27

1t is impossible to overcome potato
scab. but quite possible to prevent it
if the seed tubers are properly and
thoroughly treated before planting.
The most approved treatment is to
soak the seed tubers for two hours in
solution of one-half pint Of formalin
(obtainable at most drug stores in
fifteen gallons of water. The entire
tuber should be treated III this way
before 1t is cut, if the grower is in the
habit of cutting for seed. After cut
ting the tuber, as further precau-
tion against scab, dust the portions
with sulphur, which will also have the
effect of preserving the cut piece from
rotting, should the soil be wet, yet
not in any way injuring the growing
qualities.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-27
Need of Farm Hands.

A Vermont farmer writes to Jacob
A. Riis, of New York, asking If there
is not some way of bringing the fam
inc stricken people Of Sweden and Fin
land into his part of New England,
where their services are sorely NEEDED.
He says that thousands of these peo-
pie can find permanent homes there.
with chances of owning homes Of their
own in the future. Boston Transcript.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-05-27

Developments Cd to provo that Post
master Hedges. who was blown UP hi
In fit of mental depression OH account
Of i'll health. His face was badly pow
der burned. showing he was leaning over
the powder cans when they exploded.
His story of the robbery of the postottice
Ia thought to have been imaginary.