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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
THE SEWING MACHINE.
Unsuccessful Inventions That Pre-
coded Howe's Patent In 1916.

Unsuccessful Inventions That Pre-
coded Howe's Patent In 1916.
The technical beginning of the sew
Ing machine industry in this country
was Sept. 10, 1916, when Elias Howe,
Jr., obtained patent for what grew
into the first really practical sewing
machine. Only three Of the first Howe
machines We're made, however, and
one of these was deposited in the pat
ent Office in Washington as a model.
1t was not until after 1850 that fac
tory for the making of sewing ma
chimes was built, SO the enormous bust
ness Of today has grown up in short
half century.
While Howe's invention marked the
beginning OF successful industry, he
was by no means the pioneer in eff
forts to substitute mechanical for hand
sewing. AS far back as 1910 Thomas
Alsop patented in England a machine
for embroidering. Another machine
for embroidering in loom was invent
ed by John Duncan in 1904, and TWEEN
ty-fve years later another Englishman
named Heilman patented still another
embroidering machine
The first recorded attempt at me-
chanical sewing was the invention of
Thomas Saint who took out n patent
In England in 100 for a machine which
executed the old crochet stitch. 1t
was not success, but some Of the
features of the Saint machine appear
In the perfected machine Of today.
Bartholemy Thimonnier patented in
France in 1880 the first sewing ma
chine put to practical use. Eighty OF
his machines We're in use for sewing
army clothing in 1871, when mob de-
stroyed them because convinced they
would drive seamstresses out of en-
ployment. Thimonnier built new and
better machines, but all his work was
again destroyed by angry artisans in
1S4S.
John ]. Greenough took out the first
patent for n sewing machine issued in
the United States in 1912. 1t was in
tended to sew leather, but was Of no
practical use.
Walter Hunt of New York built q
sewing machine in 1884, but failed to
protect 1t by patent. After Howe's
machine appeared Hunt declared IT
embodied the ideas Of his machine Of
1884, but he was unable to establish
his claim.
A small army of inventors appeared
after Howe's patent had proved sue
cessful and their genius was devoted
to perfecting every part Of the ma
chine. How well they have succeeded
is shown in the $500 patents for sew.
ing machines and attachments issued
by the United States since 1850 and in
the fact that the American sewing ma.
chine leads all others in every country
| in the world-New York Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

in possession or the spice ISLANDS, Gin
namon plants We're among theSchoice
products that We're imported into vari-
GUS other tropical regions, including
the West Indies. where in Cuba and
several other islands it has become a
considerable article Of commerce. I'm
der cultivation it is not allowed to
grow into tree, as the richest bark Is
taken from shoots of from two to four
years growth. The young tree is,
therefore, cut and shoots from the root
are encouraged to grow. The majority
of these are cut when about ten feet in
height and the bark is detached in ten
or twelve inch lengths. After lying in
bundles for few days the bark Is
scraped by hand, both outside and in,
until reduced to a thin sheet. These
sheets are then made up into compos-
lite quilts by placing the narrower
and shorter pieces inside and rolling
tightly, forming firmrods, which after
further drying are made into bundles
weighing about eighty pounds and
wrapped for shipping. Grocers divide,
assert and very neatly combine por-
lions Of these quilts into small packets
for the convenience of their customers.
The oil of cinnamon is made by
grinding the coarser pieces Of the bark
and soaking them for two or three
days in sea water, followed by the
process of distilling. Two oils, one
heavier and the other lighter than wa
ter, are the product, both possessing
similar properties. The color varies
from cherry red to pale yellow, the
latter being preferred by most pur-
chasers.
The work of distilling is light and
an oil equal to the best Ceylonese is
now produced in Trinidad and various
other localities in Cuba and other West
India islands.
AS cinnamon commands good price
and its uses are continually multiply
ing, there is every inducement for ex-
tending the area of its cultivation, both
in the eastern and western hemi-
spheres.-St. Louis Republic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
NERVOUS ENERGY.


Don't Ovcrdraw Your Account In the
Bank of Nature.
You have n deposit of nervous energy
placed TO your account in the bank ct
your body. 1t may be large, in which
happy case you are millionaire in
strength and accomplishing power, or
it may be so microscopic as to need
careful outstanding and little eXpendi-
ture to keep 1t from dwindling out al
together.
But many millionaires become pau
pers, and some dime savings" swell
into millions. 1t depends upon the way
/. the capital is managed. You may
think you have SO much that there is
no need to be economical. You get up
In the morning and feel the blood
bounding through your veins like noun
tain cataracts, and you think you can
turn the mill wheels of the world.
You work day and night or you play
day and night, which is sometimes
more eXhaustlng, and go at the limit Of
your speed all the time. You are over
drawing your bank account of energy,
and that needlessly. for you probably
have enough to last long and useful
lifetime. 1t pays to sit down and sharp
en- your tools. and it adds cent per cent
to your body bank deposit.
Another with not half your brains
or hustle will get ahead Of you in the
end, for he makes every act. every
thought, go straight to the mark. He
wastes no effort. Everything he does
means something. 1t helps toward some
given end. You spend great deal of
ammunition on your quarry because
you are overanxious. He keeps cool,
takes steady aim and wings his bird.
You get wrinkles and frost tipped
temples and become bankrupt in vi
tally when you should be In your
prime. You have overdrawn the best
and most valuable bank account the
Lord ever placed on the books Of life
the ability ito love and to work and to
play and to look up Mt the stars"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

by grinding sound Of feet-l mad al
most said hoofs-upon the gravel wall;
within the estate, and, slancing over
the wall, we saw Mr.. Kelvin strding
toward the gate. Amy looked at Don
aid almost as If she expected him to
run away, but he smiled in that gentle
way of his that makes his face SO
handsome and slowly shook his head.
Kelvin came boisterously through
the wicket that is beside the main
gate and then turned. holding it open
with his left hand. Donald instantly
raised his hat and slightly inclined his
head while Amy passed before him,
looking up at him out Of the corner of
her eye and murmuring "Goodby!" in
very dainty fashion. The wicket closed
behind her with an angry snap, and
Kelvin wheeled about.
II don't want this to occur again."
said he to me.
"What?' said I.
II don't want this boy hanging
around here" he replied. 81 don't ap-
prove of him as an associate for my
daughter"
"You are very foolish" said 1, "and a
poor judge of human nature. Good
morning, STRIP
Zone moment, uncle, please" said
Donald, laying hand upon my arm,
and then to Kelvin: "Will you tell me
why you object to meT
Kelvin grinned.
ers," said he.
Have you any objection to mind
reader If he really is one?" asked DON
aid politely.
"There's no such thingv snapped
Kelvin. do you take me for an old
woman?"
you can hardly object to me-" said
Donald, ION the ground that 1 am
something which does not exist. But
that is what you have stated"
"You're a fake and fraud! roared
Kelvin.
Donald slowly nodded.
Were you convinced Of it." he ask
ed, "by the mistake l made on the
night when you-er-when you visited
the factory?"
"Well, should think that was
enough!" said Kelvin.
"But why should practice such a
purposeless fraud?" pleaded Donald.
what possible motivc"-
"I'll be hanged if known interrupt
ed Kelvin. SIT seems to me that you
made fool of yourself and got moth
ing out of it, for don't believe you got
the money. I'll do you that much JUS
tice. But that's neither here nor there.
What say to you is this: You must
not speak to my daughter again. Do
you understands
II want to be perfectly respectful to
you, sir" rejoined Donald. I'm very
sorry that l can't give you the assur-
ance which you desire in this matter,
but 1t would be absurd for me to do so.
This is not play upon the stage; it is
life. You have no authority over me.
no right to lay any command upon me
nor to exact any promise. My attitude
toward your daughter has been gov
erned by the social code and must al
ways be so governed. cannot address
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

Causes weak body and invites dis.
ease. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures and
strengthens the stomach, and wards off
and overcomes disease. j. b. Taylor, a
prominent merchant of Chriesman. Tex,
says: 81 could not eat because of a
weak stomach. l lost all strength and
run down in weight. All that money
could do was done, but all hope Of re-
covery vanished Hearing of some
wonderful cures effected by use of
Kodol, concluded to try it. The first
bottle benefited me, and after taking
four bottles am fully restored to my
usual strength, weight and health
smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
A Crisis Met Half Why.

There were strict orders in the Phil
ippines regarding looting, and one day
lieutenant's suspicious were aroused
by private whom he saw peering ca
gerly under the piazza of Il house on
the outskirts of Manila. writes Dixie
Wolcott in Harper's Magazine.
What are you doing there?" he de-
manded in his gruffest tones.
why, sir" said the soldier, saluting,
I'm only trying to catch chicken
which I've just bought"
Lieutenant X. stopped and caught
sight of a fine pair of fowls.
There are two chickens under
there" he exclaimed excitedly. 81
bought the other one Catch 'em both"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief
in one minute, because it kills the mi
crobes which tickles the mucous men,
brane, causing the cough, and at the
same time clears the phlegm, draws out
the inflammation and heals and soothes
the affected parts. One Minute Cough
Cure strengthens the lungs, wards off
Pneumonia and Is harmless and never
failing cure in all durable cases of
Coughs, Colds, and Group. One Minute
Cough Cure is pleasant to take, harm.
less and good alike for young and old.
Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
THE QUEEN OF SPICES
CINNAMON, DELICIOUS AND sueARY,
AROMATIC AND PUNGENT.

The Discovery of Its Valuable Prop
critics Antedates Recorded History.
Something of It's Uses and the Way
In Which 1t Is Produced.
Cinnamon is in itself unquestionably
the most delicious of all spices, being
sugary as well as aromatic and pun
gent. Many thousands of pounds are
consumed annually in every civilized
country, and it is also highly appreci-
ated by even semicivilized and bar
barous nations where culinary art and
medicine have as yet made little prog
ress.
Its uses in sweet cookery are innu-
merable. There are very few fruits
which are not improved in preserves,
pickles and pastries by the addition of
more or less of this delicate bark. 1t is
an essential tavoring in all spice cakes
and in many varieties of pies and pud-
dings. In chocolate. confectionery,
candies, cordials and liqueurs cinnamon
contributes an incompatible flavor.
Its medicinal value is well known
as an antispasmodic and carminative
and tonic. Its use is recommended as
a preventive and remedy for cholera,
and in seasons when stomach troubles
prevail cinnamon drops are recon-
mended as the most wholesome form
of candy for children.
The discovery of the valuable prop
! critics of cinnamon antedates recorded
history, as 1t is mentioned in the Bible,
in the book of Exodus, as one Of the
ingredients Of the sacred oil with
whirh the priests We're anointed. So
highly was the sweet bark esteemed
| by the ancients that even small piece
| was considered fit gift for king. 1t
is always mentioned as an especially
choice substance by Greek writer's pre-
| vious to the Christian era. 1t is said
that the Arab traders, who first
brought it to Egypt and western Asia,
surrounded its history and production
with special tales Of mystery and
magic.
The cinnamon tree is member of
the laurel family, which in the tropics
is represented by large number of
aromatic and medicinal trees and
shrubs.
! There are several closely allied Gin
namon trees, but the finest bark is pro-
cured from species native to the is
land Of Ceylon, distinguished by bota-
nists as Cinnamonium Zeylanicum. In
state OF nature this grows to be a
tree from twenty to thirty feet In
height, with rather large, oval, entire
margined leaves and yellowish flowers
succeeded by small, brown drupes re-
sembling acorns in shape. The grayish
brown bark is internally of an orange
color, which changes upon drying to
the characteristic brown which Is the
recognized name of a particular shade.
Almost every part of the tree yields
some choice substance and is especial.
" rich In oil. The roots yield camphor
and the leaves an oil resembling the
oil of cloves and often substituted fol
1t, while from the fruit substance
called cinnamon suet is manufactured
which Is highly fragrant and from
which in former times candles for the
exclusive use of the king were made.
| In the latter part Of the eighteenth
century, while England was for time
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
The EASY Pill.

DeWitt's Little Early Risers do not
grippe nor weaken the system. They
cure billousness. iaundice, constipation
and inactive livers, by arousing the
secretions, moving the bowels gently,
yet effectually, and giving such tone
and strength to the glands of the
stomach, liver and bowels that the
case of the trouble is removed entirely
These famous little pills exert decided
tonic effect upon the organs involved,
and If their use is continued for few
days there will be no return of the
trouble. Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

Miss Kelvin without her permission,
and l am sure that she will be guided
absolutely by your wish"
"Ill attend to that" snapped Kelvin.
II am sorry to be the cause Of any
annoyance" said Donald. Really I'm
not worth it. Please tell her So"
Eyes, sir; I'll do that" rejoined KEEL
vim in very disagreeable tone. "I'll
tell her precisely that"
"Thank you," replied Donald.
His manner had been perfect through
out this scene. Although he had been
firm and even insistent, still he had
not forgotten his years, but had pre-
served fine Difference toward this old
rascal who did not in the least deserve
it. At the last he had seemed to feel
much depressed and had cast down his
eyes, but suddenly he raised them to
Kelvins face with that peculiar, gen.
tie, searching look that love so well.
When he turns it upon me, it warns
my heart, for l know that he is seeing
straight into it's innermost chamber
Yet there are some who cannot bear
pie who might well be expected to
shrink from it, but those who are
merely nervous from illness, like our
cashier, Jim Bum. for instance. Jim
Bum breads death, and perhaps he
shudders to think that Donald could
tell him when the grim fellow is COM
ing. At any rate, l have seen poor
Bum turn white and his hands pour
sweat from their palms when Donald
has looked at him thus.
Even Nelvin's thick hide was pene-
trated He backed away toward the
wicket.
Don't try any of your tricks with
me-" he said. II don't want my for.
tune told"
Donald started slightly, and family
perceptible shudder passed over him.
1t seemed to communicate itself to me
and to Kelvin, who paled and then
| flushed.
you're humbug!" he cried out
roughly, ashamed of his momentary
superstitious alarm. you're an open
humbug. Anybody can see through
| you"
Donald turned away YEARLY, while
Kelvin kicked the gate open and went
clustering up the path.
| As we walked home together tried
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
A Thousand Dollars Thrown AWAY

A Thousand Dollars Thrown Away
Mr.. w. w. Bsker, of Plsinyiew, Neb.
writes: "My wife had lung trouble for
over fifteen years We tried number
of doctors and spent over q thousand
dollars without any reliof. She was
very low and lost all hope, when a
friend suggested trying Foley's Honey
and Tar, which / did; and thanks be to
this great remedy, it saved her life.
She is stronger and enjoys better health
than she has ever known in ten years.
We shall never be without Foley's
Honey and Tar and would ask those sf-
tlicted to try it." Sold by Denton e.
Ward,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

To laze is an old verb. In Samuel
Rowlands' Martin Markall," 1910, we
are told that "loyterers laze in the
streete, lurke in alehouses and range
in the highw, 'es." The word occurs,
believe. in So e of Mortimer Collins
lyrics: "
But Cupid lazeth 'mongst the faiery lasses.
Whose clere complexion he oft sweareth
passes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

ed Donald.
My maid may have known, though
she declares that she didn't" replied
Mrs. Kelvin. I'm sure she didn't see
me put it there, for she was in another
room ut the time. and, rs I've told you,
the lid of the box fell down immediate.
ly, SO that she couldn't have seen it.
A few minutes later my husband came
in, and gave him my other things to
put in the safe. never thought Of the
collar, nor did he"
rs the maid an honest girl?' asked
Dorothy. Has she been with you
long?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
A Night Alarm

Worse than an alarm of fire at night
is the brassy cough of Group, which
sounds like the children's death kneel
and it means death unless something is
done quickly. Foleys Honey and Tar
never fails to give instant relief and
quickly cuees the worst form of Group.
Mrs. Z. L. Cordier, of Warrington, KY,
writes: "My three year old girl had a
severe case of Group; the doctor said
she could not live. got bottle of
Foley's Honey and Tar, the first dose
gave quick relief and saved her life
Refuse substitutes. Sold by Denton Il
Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
fro BE Continued
Thoughtful Nature.

IHUuEHVIuI NUVurVs
"How wondrous is naturew sighed
the dreamy eyed person.
"You bet! answered the practical
man. "Why, you know how little love
is lost between the Hibernians and the
Africans, and just look how nature has
arranged things so as to prevent the
Irish potato from coming in contact
with the blackberry" = Baltimore
American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
Dewitt,s Witch Hazel salve.

The only positive cure for blind
blending, itching and protruding piles
cuts, burns, bruises, eczema and ell
abrasions of the skin DeWitt's is the
only Witch Hazel Salve that is made
from the pure, unadulterated witch
hazel-all Others are counterfeits DE
Wits Witch Hazel Salve is made tC
cure-counterfeits are made to sell
Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

Nodd-Every time l go on vacation
swear I'll never take another.
Topp-Why don't you stick to it?
Nodd-Because every time l stay at
home vow I'll never do it again
Brooklyn Life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

WANTED--Manager for Delaware
county. 500 per week, with chance of
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

The newest lighthouse on the French
coast shows beam visible at a dis
lance of 80 nautical miles in clear
weather. 1t is situated on the Isle
Verge, off the French coast, to the
northeast of Ushant, the lantern being
244 feet above sea level.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

Nobody likes an overture very well,
but band and orchestra leaders contin-
tie to play them because it is custom
ary.-Atchicon Globe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

The most reliable preparation for
Kidney trobles on the markets is Foley's
Kidney Cure. Sold by Denton & Ward
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

Foley's Honey and Tar is best for
Group and whooping cough, contains no
opiates, and cures quickly. Careful
mothers keep 1t in the house. Sold by
Denton e Ward
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

A melon patch in cornleld will
sometimes neutralize the work of the
local Sunday school.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

The records left by the Phoenecians,
Assyrians and ancient Persians show
that among all those nations the use of
perfumes was very common.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

A recent report shows that 1850
Christians were murdered in 1901 by
the Turks. In only 81 cases were the
murderers punished, and then with not
more than four years. imprisonment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

Winter coughs are apt to result in
consumption If neglected. They can
soon be broken up by using Foleys
Honey and Tar. Sold by Denton Il
Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

The largest done in the world is that
of the Lutheran church at Warsaw.
Its interior diameter is 200 feet. That
of the British museum library is 1870
feet,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

An Industrial and agricultural school
for colored youths of Maryland was
opened last month near Laurel, in that
state.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
Illinois Central
EXCURSION RATES,


Excursion tickets will be sold by the Illlnoi!
Central. to the points, and at rates. as follows
Fare and one-third on Certificate Plan.
New Orleans, La.,-Annual Convention Natio
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New Orleans, La, Annual Meeting American
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OPEN RATE OF ONE FARE PLUS 500
Home-seekers' Excursions, West, South South
east and Southwest Nov. and IS. Dec. 9 and
TO- Jan and 30, Feb. 3 and II, March 3 and II
April Z and n.
LESS THAN ONE FARE.
One Way, Second-class, Colonsts' Rates tc
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ut a rate of one-half of the tirst-class one wa,
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Dec. and l6. Jan. and 20, Feb. 3 and II
March and II, April and 81.
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Dubuque, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

In France it is illegal to catch frogs
at night.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04

Better lose your argument than your
Horn.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-04
A Weak Stomach.

Meat originally meant any kind of
food, .,
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parts of Eutope. -
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Manchester, Iowa.
Capital and Surplus 100000

Deposit Boxes for rent, for the storage of
valuable papers, ETC., all guarded by time locks.
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from ladies'
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