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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-10


1t Is noted that the hog Is invariably
healthier In the dairy sections of the
country than In those where the COW
is not kept, and this difference is at
tributed to the use Of skim milk for
the pigs when young.
When plant produces seed 1t Will
not afterward make an attempt to
flower. Pansies. which bear flowers
profusely. should be kept clean by
picking the flowers OFF daily. If this
is not done the supply of flowers will
soon fall of.
Thinning fruit ordinarily does not
produce rs marked an increase in Weld
the first year as 1t does the following
year. Prof. S. A. Beach, of New York,
believes that the most economical
method of thinning fruits is by Judi.
cious pruning.
Poor land on farm may be used to
better advantage for forest than any
other purpose. Even in very fertile
districts there are few farms without
some uncultivable land. Land which
is extremely dry or wet, or rocky or
sandy, or land subject to washing.
should be used for forest.
In making the well-known kerosene
emulsion 1t is an easy matter to make
a mistake, SO that the kerosene sepa-
rates from the water. Kerosene will
mix with milk or soapsuds, but in
making the emulsion plenty of SOAP
should be used, rs 1t will be difficult
to mix the substances unless such is
the case.
Clay loan is often the finest beet
SOIL but on account of subsoiling and
because of the need of good drain
age it must not have tough clay or
hardpan underneath. Perfect beets
demand not only depth, mellowness
and fertility as soil characteristics, but
also as we'll freedom from standing
water for any length of time, and
from such stones as would interfere
with cultivation.
In an experiment made to determine
the absorptive powers Of milk there
was inclosed in Jars portion of milk.
and in different jars, but not In connec-
tiou. different substances, giving of
flavors. AT the end Of eight hours a
portion of the milk was drawn from
near the bottom Of each jar by means
of a pipette. so as not to disturb any
part of the milk. In every one-of If
teen trials-the milk had absorbed the
flavor to such an extent that 1t had
penetrated the very lowest stratum.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-10
Machine for Cutting Timber.


The usual method of Telling trees in
large forests involves the use Of the AK
and saw in conjunction. and the woods
man is more than likely to choose the
most comfortable height to begin his
work. This, as Is well known. means
the loss Of several feet of the best por-
ton Of the log. and as timber grows
more scarce, complaint of this waste is
sure to be made. IL 1t had no other
purpose than the saving Of this lum-
Der. the apparatus here shown would
have much to recommend its use, but
1t is also recommended as time-sa yer.
1t consists of two platforms, placed
MS shown, with pivoted handles rock
ing back and forth to osclllate the saw
blade. To feed the blade into the tree
coiled spring is secured to either end
of the saw, with the opposite ends at
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-10
HOW to Eat Alushrno,ns

An American woman in Japan bought
n can of mushrooms and found the
directions translated into English as
follows: "Dircction-If several person
will be to cat this In that manner they
shall feel satisfied nutrition and very
sweet or it can put in the hot water
for the half hour and then tnke Off
the lid. They shall be proper to eat.
1t can be supply without putridity for
several years"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-10
Check Draft Attach m mt.

While we are all looking forward
hopefully to the day when the main
roads shall be In perfect condition for
light and heavy travel, with macadam
or other improved surfaces, 1t will
probably be many years before the ruts
and mudholes are all removed. Until
that time comes there will be frequent
use for the wagon attachment which
we here present. and many teamster
with heavy load will have cause to
thank the inventor who devised such
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-10
THE DEAF AND BLIND.

A boor who never saw but with his ewes.
Whose dull ears told him all he ever
heard.
Proved without doubt that soul" was
but word
without a meaning; and tina. para
"God"-"Heaven"-these were nothing
more than lies;
That Immortality" was quite absurd,
Created" a misprint-please read "oc-
cured"
He proved all this. for he was very wise.
And not one flaw showed in his argu.
ments;
His word has stood the test of many
years,
And 1t will stand the tests of centuries;
Yet each trde heart knows with faith
intense
IT'S true for those who hear but with
their ears
Only for those who see but with their
eyes!
indianapolis Sentinel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-10
A Disanpenrlns pancr.

A disappearing paper has been in
vented. 1t consists of the ordinary
writing paper submitted to the follow
ing process: 1t is first STEPPED in acid
-sulphuric acid by preference-dilut
according to the lease of life It is de-
sired the material should possess; then
it is dried and glazed and the acid
specifically neutralized by means of
ammoniac vapor. But the acid still
remains in the pores, and that paper
is infallibly doomed after an existence
more or less prolonged.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-10
Transpiautins.


The tendency of beets to grow in
punches is because each seed" Is
really bundle Of seeds wrapped in the
woody fiber. Thus from one to six
plants spring from each seed ball. and
separate planting is practically impos-
sible. The clumps of young plants
make thinning difficult matter and
injurious to those that remain, Some
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-10

belly; then take opposite fore leg and
shear as far up the shoulder and neck
as possible, then from the brisket on
neck to stanchion, then near fore leg.
and shear same rs other side. This
cleans all the hair from underside of
animal. Next throw left leg across
animals body. release stanchion and
bend the neck across your knee. Shear
all the neck and replace in stanchion.
Then take the animal by the hind leg
and stretch flank muscles smooth and
shear up leg and alongside to where
you left off on fore leg. Drop one side
Of table, which will allow the back and
sides to be SHARED. Gazette.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-10
QuAoMIREs swALLowR oADeED.
cut.OH Across Salt Lake Proves Hard
to Build.

The attempt Of the Union Pacific
railroad to build roadbed across the
Great Salt lake has proved more
formidable undertaking than the en-
gineers expected. Roadbed after
roadbed has disappeared In the nav
Of quagmire, while human lives as
well as cars and locomotives have been
lost in these quicksands. There are
two Of these quagmires and Southern
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-10
coxerea.pat, Fountains.

Chicks are drowned sometimes by
falling into large pals of water left
carelessly where they can find them.
But large water dish is convenient
in hot weather. because the supply
lasts SO long. and because 1t is more
easy to fill than fountain. A board
float on top with a small hole through
1t will give the chickens chance to
drink without drowning.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-10
Ruite che Proper mining.

GLADYS" said Chumley to his man
nish sister, "I've done SO much for you
you should write me testimonial"
"A testimonial?"
Yes; you might say: Dear brother.
once was timid. delicate girl, but
since using your collars, shirts and ties
I have become new woman" -Phila-
delphia Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-10

Pruning Before Planting.
The experienced fruit gre-,S un-
derstands full well that his best sue
cess will come from giving the trees
and plants he sets every opportunity to
get good start, hence he never con-
Germs himself about the crop except
as something he expects TO have In the
future. The inexperienced, In setting
small fruit plants, keeps uppermost
In mind possible crop the next sea-
son, the one Immediately following
planting, and therefore his chief con-
Germ is to preserve all the growth the
plant has at the time of setting. Rasp-
berry and blackberry plants should be
cut back close to the ground at the time
they are set, while currant and goose
berry plants may be safely cut back
at least one-half. With strawberry
plants, 1t pays to keep the blossoms
picked off the season directly follow
Ing planting, unless. Of course, the
plants are those grown. in pots and set
in midsummer for fruiting the follow
Ing season. The amount Of pruning
that should be done on newly set trees
depends somewhat on the tree as re-
ceiyed. Peach trees are usually cut
back to single whip. while the growth
on other trees is reduced from one
third to two-thirds, depending, as stat
ed, on the condition of the tree at the
time 1t is received. This rigorous prun-
Ing means that the tree or plant has
no old growth to sustain. but that all
Of its vitality may be thrown Into the
production of new wood after 1t gets
secure hold on the soil.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-10

"You are too good FOR me-" woman
says. In the first days of their engage
ment; and after while he begins to
believe 1t, and looks further,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-10
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beet growers lessen the trouble by
cracking the seed balls in coffee mill
1t is also proposed to attempt by Sc
lection to secure seeds, each producing
oD1x, ono ,,Iort
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-10

Somehow, 1t always pleases men
when worthless boy comes out, and
becomes a mighty good man.
A ten-cent argument often ends in a
$40 quarrel
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-10

The shearing table shown In the H.
Illustration we have found indispensable
at shearIng, branding and other times
when it becomes necessary to hold the
goat in n position where it cannot get
away or bother one. In shearing we
place 1t upon Its back in the trough
and close the stanchlons around its
neck. Commencing at the brisket,
shear back on the underside of tho
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-10

Wencil Rezac. Cedar Rapids stone
mason, shot and fatally wounded his d.
vorced wife at / o'clock the other morn
Ing and then put bullet through his own
breast. Rezac recently sued for divorce.
but his wife filed a cross petition and
was granted the decree. Both were re-
moved to st. Luke's hospital and physi-
clans shy that neither can live
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-10
Henderson Make, announcement

Henderson Makes Announcement.
In an interview former Speaker Hem
derson announced that he will remove
with his family to New York next fall
and engage in law practice. He will
have partner, but his name is not an
nounccd.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-10

Iowa and IIItnois Thentcra Join.
Formation of an Iowa-lllnois circuit
of theaters has been completed. 1t will
be the largest one-night-stnnd circuit in
the United States. The cities included
are Peoria, Quincy, Clinton. Marshall
town, Davenport, Rock Island, Moline
Muscatine. Fort Madison, Rockford,
Burlington, Canton. Keokuk, Iowa City
and Monmouth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-10
tached to stakes driven in the ground
on the opposite side of the tree, exert
Ing constant pull rs the blade slides
hack n nd forth
housekeeping Time.

HOuAeclenutuR Time
housekeeping time Is not period of
unalloyed pleasure on the farm. In
this matter the mode of attack de-
ponds very much upon circumstances.
and especially upon the size Of the
house, the size of the family, as well
as the amount of help available. There
are SO many things to be done in the
spring of the year that 1t Is some
times impossible to clean house accord
ing to any organized system. The Ia
bors Of housekeeping can be much
lightened where rugs are used instead
Of carpets. The taking up, shaking
and putting down of carpets is most
1laborious task. 1t would seem that
people learn the lesson slowly that
rugs are much more healthful, are less
expensive, are Just as beautiful and
involve much less labor when the pc
Rod Of housekeeping time comes
about. Men should not complain If
their lives are made miserable to the
extent of one week during the fifty
two, because the results of the turmoil
of housekeeping justify the measures
generally used. There is a difference
of opinion as to whether 1t is ad-
visable to tear up the entire house at
one time or gradually do the cleaning
room by room.-Iowa Homestead.
TransplantinR.
Set plants into freshly turned soil so
that moist earth will come into con-
tact with the fine roots. A rainy or,
at least. cloudy day, late in the af-
ternoon, is favorable time. Make
the hole about the depth of the root,
insert plant and press the earth close,
~ and firmly to the roots. In dry
weather press the soil with the foot,
and then go over lightly with a rake to
stir the surface and to hold in the
moisture. Keep the plants wet during
setting. Ten minutes of whiting either
before or after setting would often
settle the fate of the plant
Cultlvator.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-10

Vandais Destroy School Books.
Some vandals effected an entrance into
the school house Mt Chelsea and destroyed
nearly all the books in the room. Brand
new books were either cut or torn in
such way rs to be useless in the future
The perpetrators of the deed are un-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-06-10

A high luster sound white pearl,
weighing sixty-four and one-half grains,
was found in the Mississippi river at
Lansing bay by George Gordon. 1t was
sold to Max R. Green of Chicago for
$1,000.
In the federal court at Des AIoines a
jury awarded Rose DeTar $4,000 dam
ages for the death of her husband, who
was killed while In the employ of the
Wabash Company. She sued for $780,
600. In instructing the jury Judge Nc
Pherson declared the fixing of the value
of mans life was mere matter of
guesswork.
Emmert Compton, aged %, and Oscar
johnson, aged 35. while fishing on
bridge over Skunk river, one-half mile
east of Ames. fell into the stream, John
son lay on the ground beneath the bridge
all night, and it was not until morning,
when he was found by gang of section
| men, that it was learned Compton had
len by the recent rains.
A tornado struck the State hospital for
fee ble-minded at Glenwood Two girls
Maggie Betnes, i years old, and Hazel
Wright, 10 years old-were killed.
| Eleven were injured. but all VIII recover.
The old dormitory building and power
house were blown down.
President f. w. Cherry has announc-
ed the sale of the Des Moines and South.
ern Railroad property to A. b. Stickney.
The consideration was not made public.
The sale was to Mr.. Stickney PERSONAL,
and not to the Chicago Great Western
Company, of which he is president The
future of the line is not known, but in
railroad circles it is generally believed
that 1t will be acquired by the Chicago.
Burlington and Quincy.
Harry Hortman. convicted of the muir.
der of Florence Porter, found guilty by
II Cherokee County jury and sentenced
to be hung by Judge Wakefield, has filed
with the Supreme Court an appeal for a
new trial,
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-02

until the night of the ninth. | will close
nv saving II would give anything to see
sua Horne" for she is girl l think
would like very much.
Maud Toms, Simsboro, 1A.-Desr Ju-
Nor: Quite a while has gone by since
last visited your page. and then my let
ter reached the hateful waste basket
read the nice letters every week from
the boys and girls How our page has
improved here lately. ! think we ought
to try to make it as interesting as pos
sible because 1t is so kind Of the editor
to give us a page. / was grieved TO hear
Of Bill APPS death. Oh, how his folks
must miss him. and the readers Of The
Constitution am glad winter is com
ing I prefer 1t to summer. Correspond
ence solicited either sex, especially from
Florida. Iowa and Nebraska. Age Is 6
A Friend-Dear Juniors: Your birthday
greetings and gifts to little Neva lines
were greatly appreciated. She wishes you
all to know how glad she was for them
all. She was in a hutter all day as the
remembrances kept coming She laugh
ed and cried both over them and her
wheel chair Can any one furnish Mrs.
lines Columbus, Miss, with a copy ~
the paper containing the invitation 10 you
to NeNa'S party
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-02

cans began his approaches against San
Antonio Travis sent urgent appeals to
General Houston and others in authority
for aid, but only a few answered his
call there being no organized army.
Santa Anna by forced marches soon
closed In on this band, whose courage
would not permit them to retreat when
# was possible. Travis. therefore, placed
his force in the Alamo. as being at
least more defensibie than the open
prairie The unequal battle was waged
for more than n week; then by a military
instinct Travis knew the crisis was ap-
preaching, assembling his men on the
earthen floor of the Alamo he told them
OF the perils and that he had determined
not to surrender, and invited all who
held the same determination to cross a
line which he had drawn on the floor In
an instant every man save one had cross
ed the line thus testifying their devotion
to the cause Of liberty. In the darkness
OF the succeeding night the one man who
failed to cross the line escaped, but his
name is unknown to history.
Among the number Of those IN the Ala
mo were two women. one a. Mexican
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-02
HIS MAJESTY THE BABY.

His eyes of clear and cloudless brown
His hair a soft and silky down,
His face the sweetest. all must own;
You recognize him maybe.
We know but one such word could suit
But one whose will IS past dispute,
Whose sovereign law is absolute;
His Majestey the Baby.
NO mightier monarch Ger was known
His right divine we gladly own.
For it is based on love alone
A right which knows no may be.
A scepter this we gladly kiss.
And own our saddest moment this
When for the briefest space we miss
His Majestey the BABY
1--WE know not what before him lies.
What shall await him-smiles or slghs'
d stormy path or sunny skies;
These things may not or may be-
What Ger the great unknown shall bring
We fear it not while we can sign
With trustful hearts. God save our king
His Majesty the Baby
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-02
4 "SCRAP OF HISTORY

Every item Of the history Of this great
country Of ours should be a matter OF
interest to every boy ana girl, and.
therefore. ] write for you an incident
that occurred ct san Antonio during the
struggle of Texas for liberty IN 1885 and
1886
7 found san Antonio during my fire.
quent visits about eighteen years ago
a beautiful ana attractive place, but
must oonfne myself strictly to history
AS you pass from the grand plaza
through Solidad street IN search, OF
course. Of the Alamo, You see before you
a formidable looking building from whose
parapets the frowning cannon show
themselves. Naturally you think It the
Alamo. but It IS only a large grain store,
very innocent and useful Nearly be
hind It. on the corner of the Para Is
the Alamo. in Mexican days half prison.
half fortress
Even ,be casual reader Of history will
remember the terrible struggle which
took place here OF l43 Americans against
4 900 Mexicans. led by Santa Anna in
1886. during the struggle for indepen-
dence OF this portion Of the Mexican re-
public. 1t Will DO remembered that for
years previously many adventurous spir-
its with The restless activity which to &
greater or Jess extent pervades every
siber OF the American people sought Tex
as. 4 aumber vino had violated the law
I'm the states sought refuge there. Many
OF them sner OF desperate fortunes, all
OF them man Of 8auurless courage. 1t
was this element with love Of freedom
horn ira them il their former homes
which soneht 70 wrest this large and
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-02

not in our youth pass in idleness and fun
the golden opportunity of life.
My answer to the Biblical acrosuc IN
The Constitution of September % is:
Henry W. Grady. With much love TO
Aunt Susie and The cousins. | will close
II. C. Franklin, Roba, Ala.-Dear Jun
Tor: AS 1t has been quite a while since L
wrote to you, | will try to let you hear
from me again. | live in the southeastern
part of dear odd Alabama" Tuskegee
Is the county seat. The Seaboard Air
Line railroad is right in front Of my
home. l will soon commence school, as
our new building will soon be near com
pletion. [ attend Sunday school at Fort
Davis. about miles distant but we will
try soon to have one here. The hunting
season will soon be here and 1 expect
to so hunting. but not to Kill many
birds, as | am such a poor shot Sun
day October 4, Colonel c. w. Thompson
gave our Sunday school fine lecture on
THE Relationship Of the Sunday School
to the People Nation and Church Ev
erybody was delighted and hope 4 will
do some good. Wake up. Alabama boys
and girls,and let us hear from more Of
YOU. VIII some one please send the song.
Kathleen2"
Little Gypsy. Brady, Ala.-Dear Jun
ior: I have been a silent reader and n.
most ardent lover of the dear Junior for
a long time, but am 20 bashful haven't
had courage to face the cousins before
l read such nice letters and the edi-
tor Is SO kind l thought l would come
in and tel the cousins about my little
guineas An aunt of mine sent me one
dozen eggs from Florida and | have
eight sweet little guineas now. Had ten,
but two of them died Oh, cousins. had
rather sit and watch the little things
play than to eat when l have tasted all
day. I haven't but one sister at home.
Have one little sister and ono dear broth
CT In heaven Our protracted meeting
started the fourth of september and ran