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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
Some blessings of Grief.

Don't grieve but since you must
grieve, learn that there is good even
in grieying. Alas for him who is too
blind to see that there is something
more than grief in grieving.
Perfect happiness is the great
desire, yet we could never realize
happiness but for it's contrast with
griefs, just as we never could real
ize sunshine but for shadows and
periods Of darkness.
tits in the spring, when the
gloomy winter has just gone, and in
the autumn, when the winter is near
again, that we enjoy sunshine most.
In midsummer, when the sunshine
is really most perfect, we enjoy it
the least, because Of the lack Of CON
itrast.
I The human mind does not com
prehend perfection except through
imperfections We could not know
happiness but for grief. Grief has
a value all It's own. He who has been
altogether glad is but half-made his
poor life lacks completeness. He is
incapable Of realizing real gladness.
Adelbert Won Chamisso's Peter
.Schlemihl" is a German classic. 1t is
a little story Of man who sold to
the devil his shadow. That he
thought he could easily snare
nothing else was soutterly use
less. But poor Peter soon found
out that with his shadow gone a
bond Of sympathy between him
self and his fellow men was gone al
SO. Men feared him. and women fled
from him The sunshine that fell
where his shadow ought to have
been divided him from all man
kind. He learned that in mans
shadow is that outward expression
of himself which shows that he has
been touched, like others, by the
light of heaven.
The little story is but poets
whiIn. But mi tbs true philosophe,
may find a deep SSll Of meaning.
Many man has sold to the devil
his griefs and thoughtit a good bar.
gain, only to find himselfin the same
isolation from human sympathy as
did the man without shadow.
The man who can drown his cares
in drink may think he has a good
bargain with the devil, but he is
burning his bridges behind him or
the road to death. The headache and
the heartache that he denies him
self are the only holds that nature
and spirit could have upon him fol
his rescue.
Pain in the body is the stricken
nerves appeal to the brain and The
heart for help. Grief is the sam,
sort Of natural appeal to ones spirit
ual forces in time of distress.
Heeded, these natural appeals leae
to higher health and higher happi
ness Disregraded, they are but sig
ais OF decay
He who has no griefs can 500,
sum up his joys. He who feels nj
want ought quickly to set about al
inventory Of his needs. He would
find a lot Of them. The fact that HI
4 has not felt them proves his insan
1 |ity and his lack, His shadow is no
working.
Where there are no griefs there is n
4 inspirationand little activity Ther
may be a semblance ofactiyity, bu
little real mplishment. De
Moinea Daily News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
How to Prevent Hog Cholera.

First-By keeping feeding floors,
sleeping places, tanks and vessels in
which swill is mixed, scrupulously
clean,
Second By breeding from mature
sires and dams, which will give us
litters Of very much more constition-
al vigor than where immature sires
and dams are used.
Third By avoiding inbreeding,
which will invariably reduce the
stamina and invite disease.
Fourth BY avoiding fall litters.
The second litter invariably reduces
the mothers vitality at just the time
cholera is abroad in the land, which
leaves her and her litter very easy
prey for disease More than 80 per
cent Of cholera outbreaks are among
the sows that raise fall pigs or their
itters.
FifthBy avoiding overfeeding
or any sudden changes in feed, espec-
tally from dry feed to green. Any
thing that will derange the stomach
and cause indigestion will derange
and weaken the whole system.
Sixth-By feeding Especially in
growing pigs a part ration of feed
rich in protein; such as wheat, mid
dlings or ground oats, and avoiding
an all grain ration Of corn. They
need something to help build up
bone, nerve and muscle, which corn
will not give. Nothing is better for
this purpose than a good run on
clover pasture.
Seventh-By taking all the care
possible that the disease germs are
not carried toyour herd. Dogs are be-
lieved to spread the disease in the
majority Of cases. The germs are
found in the hogs and are carried on
the boots and clothing of men or on
the foot of animals and birds. It is
not safe to allow stockbuyers or any
one that is around stockcars OF
stockyards to be around where hogs
run. Doves and cows are also in.
strumental in spreading disease and
should be shot whenever they come
onto the premises. A little care in
these particulars will often save your
herd.
Eighth Admit all the sunlight
possible into your hogbuildings and
onto your feeding floors. One min.
ute, yes, one second, of bright sun.
light will kill the liveliest hog
| cholera germ in existence. No amount
of cold will. do this. See that YOU
i herd are always supplied with plenty
Of pure water and plenty of shade
/ Salt and ashes should always be a
| their disposal. In short, anything
that will help build up a strong
healthy body will be a Safeguard
against hog cholera.
Farmers Tribune. I
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
Farmers Tribune.

According to the twelfth census
Iowa led the states Of the Union in
the poultry, having on hand June
LIST, 1900, l8,907, ,673 chickens.
three months old and over. The
value Of poultry raised in the state
in 1899 was $9,491, ,8l8, and the
value Of eggs produced that time
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
a Snapshot At One Of The Brethren

SseAA
The New Rockford Transcript
digs up this old one and works ii
off on the patient and long suffering
editor Of Sheldon Progress:
Station Agent Hughes of Sheldon
never tires of telling of his first
meeting with Editor De la Bere Of
the Progress. Mike was just fresh
from Brighton college and wore a
suit Of clothes SO loud that gaze at
them was to invite q headache. Mike
came prepared to stay and when he
landed at Sheldon had about eight
trunks. Approaching the agent he
exclaimed: Say, there, are you the
station master? Well 'eres your
blooming brasses, give me the blaw-
sted traps.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

Mrs. Nagguss- Whit an odd, inter
esting piece Of furniture! 1t looks like
an antique. Is 1t chiffonier or a
bookcase2
Mrs. Borus (wife Of struggling au.
thor)- Neither. It's my husband's
writing desk. He calls It his bureau
Of publicity. Chicago Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

Comfort

Don't you be discouraged
Cause de clouds Is black,
Sunshine Is a. waitin
Fob to travel back.
rs seen rain a-plenty;
Thought 'twould never quit
Thunderin' an lightnin'-
But I
ain
drowned
yit.
When de snow storms threatentn'
Don't you be afraid;
Spring will come as usual,
Smilin' undsmayed;
When de rose Is bloomin
You won, tmind q bit;
Is seen alot o. winter,
An
am
frozs e,
Washington star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
There is no better way to stiffen
up horse than to have him stand
onsa plank floor when not at work

Scrub horses the no purpose
kind-are selling in Chicago at $40
to $50; the good drafters at 5000 to
$3.50; the good coachers at $3.50
to $500: Which kind are you rails
ing?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
War.

s. .
There Is, besides pleasure in order,
a very real fear OF disorder. A mob, q
fire or a runaway horse arouses a
sensation OF terror In the spectator
quite apart from their potentiality Of
harm to himself. Mere force Is not, aa
is supposed. the last argument Of man.
A civilized war would have more ter
rors for the stock jobber than the cot
tager were 1t not for the threat Of un.
governed force. yelled behind the puna-
tito Of Christian fighting. We are
never quite certain Of an army. The
disciplined brigade which nowadays
captures the enemy's capital as tender
" as 1t would guard its own has, new
ertheless, the same badges on lts but
tons as those which were fouled with
the rape OF San Sebastian and the muir
der Of Bazelles. 1t may drown its
manners at any moment In a torrent Of
blood and tears, and statesmen and
Others never forget the fact. War is
but the crust of the volcano. Fires
of unutterable horror hum beneath.
The very peftection Of the discipaine
which eont1uis them is evidence oi
mans dread Of disorder, for It Is only
fear that weids so strongly the furnace
Doors -Blackwood's
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
BUSINESS Opportunities For All.

= SPPoHeunltios 1ors AZ.
Locations In Iowa, Illinois, Minne-
sofa aud Missouri on the Chicago Great
Western Railway; the very best sgri:
cultural section Of the United States
where farmers are prosperous and bust
ness men successful. We have q demand
for competent men, with the necessary
capital, for all branches Of business.
Some special opportunities for creamery
men and millers. Good locations for
general merchandise, hardware, harness,
hotels, banks and stockbuyers. Cores.
0ndence solicited. Write for Maps and
Maple Leaflets, W. T. Reed, Industrial
Agent, 6N Enticott Building, St Paul,
MINI.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

The Doctor-You regard society as
merely machine. do you7 What part
Of the machinery do you consider me,
fcf iuatancss
ne Professor -You ara one OF the
csenkA-Exchanea.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
Returned his Love.

Friend What's the matter, old mani
Doesn't she return your love?
Tilted One That's Just the trouble
She returned It and told me to give h
to come other Girl. Princeton T39Qf,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

Do not fancy yourself q martyr o.
tho Arst class solely because you have
been badly. bitten II horse trade.-
naIlAs News
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

NO OtVHnO<tOn Ne00e6 y
3 He-The astro&oger described you en-
ectly and said that would marry
you-
She Don't you think It was waste
Of money to consult htms
"Whyr.
Il could have told you the same thane
myself II POO had ashad meA Stray
HtoefeA 4!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
Points in a Good Cow.

A copy Of the Farmers Magazine,
published over half century ago,
contains the following lines descrip-
tive Of a good COW:
She's long In her face, she's fne in her horn,
She'll quickly get fat. without cake or corn;
She,s cleanin her jaws. and full In her chine,
She's heavy In flank, and wide iu her lon,
she's broad in her ribs. and long in her rump,
straight and flat back, with never hump;
she's hne n her shoulders. and thin in her
She's light 10 her neck, and small In her tail.
She's wide IN har breast, and good at the
pail, . E
She's fine In h, ! bono, and silky of skin
Shes grazier's without and bltcher.s
within.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
AIEx. Z aEeaIrnnM

GRNRRAL BLACKSMITH, horssshoeing
VI specially. Interfering and oorns cured or
no pay. Prices Reasonable. and the best Of
work guaranteed A share Of the public patron
age is solicited. Shop on Franklin street, near
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
Couldn,t rhinh q I,ilIa,.

reacher-And what happened to
Lots wife7
Scholarship was turned to salt
Teacher-Into what OF salt?
Scholar-Why-er-a sort Of Job lot
OF salt I guess. Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

j, M. PEAaSg.
TUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND COLLECT
u OR. All business entrusted to him given
prompt attention. Office In City uall block
second hoor. A
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
WM. prNNle.
LAWRENCE d 0aEMS.
DRUGS, Wall Paper. Stationery, Paints, Oils
" etc. City Hall block.

"A. Z. PETERSON.
nEADER IN Groceries, Provisions, Croe /,
" cry, Fruits. etc. Main Street,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

MANCHESTER MARBLE WORKS
II 8 prepared TO furnish Granite and Marble
Monuments and Head Stones Of various de-
siEns, Have the county right for Stpe's Pat
senb 0YAvo Cover. also dealer In Iron Fences.
Wllmeet al competition. atfs~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

GYcLONE AND TORNADO
Insurance in rrss class companies written and
policies Issued by BRoEsoN b CARR.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
snRo. s l.IsTER.

EIARDWARE, STOVES, TINwARE, ETC.
Keeps arstclAas timer and does AL
kinda of repairing with heAtness and dispatch.
Store orposite First NstionAl Bank. Main 81,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

1lHOPRIRTOR OF KfaAMITY'S PLUM
tdbr store and Dealer In Clothing, Boots,
Bhoes, Notions. stc. Masonic Block Msuches-
ter Iowa. 3ss
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

Open an account with the bank
and enjoy the opportunities if af-
fords for saving money.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23
Our Business Directory.
AT'rlioRNuys.

CIV DunHAx. 4. i. sr1Ins ", d. soRRIs
4. DuNflAN; NORRIS = 2TlLGo.
ATTORNEYS AT Law AND NOTARlES
"a Public Special attention given TO Oollec.
Uopa Insurance, Real Estate and Loan Agte.
Z Once II City HAl1 Block. Manchester. 70.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

A. y. WARD,
I ,sE3HYSIOIAN and Surgeon, will attend 70 calls
promptly 1t all hours Of tho dAy or night,
Lamont, Iowa. g.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-09-23

DIR. y. W. SCOTT.
Surgeon, and Dentist bOi &
Main Street. Telephon 289.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01

To ape anything is sign of vacuity
of mind; to ape the follies Of those
above you is one of the most offensive
forms of vulgarity. Yet we see the fol-
lies of the uppermOst classes steadily
initiated all down the different sets of
society, and the popularity Of every
book dealing with the peerage Is a
proof, If one were needed, of what alb
sorbing interest our failings are to the
public. There is nothing we will not
write upon to crafty this vulgar curl
osity; nothing is in too bad taste If by
its publication we can raise little of
the "needful." Our scandals, our in
trigues, our inane conversation. our
bills and even our menus are recorded
for the benefit of public which, while
processing to be Mortified, greedily
cries for more.-A Countess in London
Outlook.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01
The Troubles of the Coyote.

The coyote has small chance for life.
1t is hunted upon all occasions and by
devious and sundry methods. AS the
cowboy careers along the plains he
pops at 1t with his six shooter. The
wise ranchman has shotgun or rifle
hanging in Il convenient place await
Ing the appearance of coyote near
the ranch house. The hunter of more
choice game never misses q shot at a
coyote, while there are professionals
who do little else but pursue ii from
one years end to another. Besides,
there are organized hunts inaugurated
in settled communities for both pleas
ure and profit, when a large scope of
the country is swept clean and the coy
otes falling into the meshes of the hunt
are dispatched and their skins tanned
for rugs and doormats. Then animals
are baited with poisoned meat. This
method of destruction Is not only used
by ranchmen, but by persons who
make business of killing coyotes for
a living.-Kansas City Journal.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01

Death in the eyes of the Caruchin
monks is chiefly terrible reminder Of
the vanities of the flesh. Their ceme-
terry in Rome is a cellar whose walls
and ceiling are covered with the bones
of their predecessors. Skulls, ribs, thigh
bones and knuckles are arranged in
grotesque designs, and even the chan
delicr is constructed of parts of skele-
tons.
When Capuchin dies he is buried in
loose dirt without coffin. As there is
room for only forty bodies in this earth,
which was brought from the Holy
Land, the body that has lain in IT Ion
gest is dug up, the skeleton is cleaned,
garmented in monkish garb and placed
in a niche. To make room the oldest
skeleton in niche is dismcmbered. and
its various bones are added TO complete
some wall design.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01
The Unsophisticnted Moujils

"The Russian mouiik," says a man
who has seen life in the land of the
car, rs naive fellow. He is some
thing like boy and something like an
Irishman. He is, as a rule, very sim
pie, very kind.
"a typical moujik entered one day a
railroad station. He approached the
agent and asked when a certain train
would leave for n certain place. The
agent told him distinctly, and, seem
ing satisfied, he departed. But a mo-
ment later he was back again, and
again he asked the agent the same
question.
"'Why,' the agent exclaimed, I told
you that only minute agov
"'You did, truly the moujik an
swered. But it isn't myself that wants
to know this time. It's my mate out
side"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01
Tobacco For Wives.

In the early history OF Virginia and
Maryland tobacco was by all odds the
most important crop, and 1t was even
possible at times to secure a wife in ex-
change for a moderate amount of to-
bacco, as in later days In the west a
sQuaw could be obtained in exchange
for small amount of whisky. In 1882
at jamestown tobacco was made a le-
gal tender for all debts, including GUS
toms. In about dozen years after the
founding of jamestown by Captain
John Smith an English nobleman. Sir
Edwin Sandys, brought over with a
ship load of supplies ninety young Eng
lish maids, who Immediately upon their
arrival were wooed and married by the
colonists, each being paid for at the
rate of "120 pounds Of good tobacco"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01
An Old Time EXPLOSION.

An old chroniCler tells curious story
of an explosion which occurred in Lon
don Jan t. 1919 A ship chandler, it
seems, about Of the clock at night,
being busy in his shop about barrel
ing up of gunpowder, it took fire and
In the twinkling of an eye blew up
not only that but all the houses there
about to the number of fifty or sixty.
The number of persons destroyed by
this blow could never be known, for the
next house but one was the Rose tav-
ern. house never (at that time of
night but full of company. And in
three or four days, after digging, they
continually found heads, arms, legs,
ETC" The most interesting part of the
account comes further on:
''In the digging they found the mis-
tress of the house of the Rose tavern
sitting in her bar and one Of the draw
ers standing by the bars side, with Il
pot In his hand, only stified by dust and
smoke, their bodies being preserved
ing across one upon another. There
was also found upon the upper leads of
Barking church n young child lying In
a cradle as newly laid In bed, neither
child nor cradle having the least sign
of fire or other hurt. 1t was never
of tho parish kept 1t for a memorial,
for in the year 1865 | saw the child,
grown to be then proper maiden"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01

The popular impression is that the
Legion of Honor is the only French
decoration, but that is not at all the
case. France possesses orders quite as
ancient as those of most countries,
though the oldest of them, st. Esprit,
St Michel, st. Louis and st. Hubert,
dating from the fifteenth and sixteenth
centuries, are no longer conferred.
Since the Legion OF Honor, which was
founded in 1902 by the first consul and
modified by statute in 1916 and 1852,
there have been established no fewer
than seven decorations. The Legion is
the only honor that can be bestowed on
foreigners.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01
Courtinx Under DimcuItier.

Engaged lovers in the Canary islands
find 1t difficult to exchange sweet con.
fidences, as the young man is not al.
lowed TO visit his fiancee in her home
He goes TO her house and, finding her
at the window, must talk to her from
the street. Sometimes her window is
perhaps ten or twelve feet above the
road. Therefore he must talk loudly
and very often members Of the girls
family are unseen listeners.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01
We
Have.
What
You Need!

To brush up and make beauti-
ful your home. The season Of the
year for such work has arrived
and we would call the attention
of the public to our very large
and reliable line of Paints, Oils,
Varnishes, the best in the world.
In addition to the best paints,
we have a frst-class line Of De
Voc & Co.'S Brushes. Get a
move OH and be prepared to paint
before the workmen are all en-
gagged. We can save you money.
While you are painting your
home or business place let us
talk little with you on Bath
and Closets, Hot Water, Steam
or anything in that line. Our
Increased facilities and expert
workmen will do you good work.
Don't deay until too late.
Farmers should bear in mind
that we handle Plows, Harrows,
Rakes, etc. In fact our Hard
ware, Stove and Plumbing De-
partments are up to the best.
Write or wire us, when a COM
petent agent will call on you.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01
John Adams, Opinion of Washington

After dinner one night a visitor
stepped into the hall to help Adams put
on his coat. Adams thanked him.
Don't mention It." was the solemn
toady's reply. "No attention is too
great, no trouble is too much that we
Of this century have the pleasure OF
taking for the patriots Of the Revolu-
tion-for George Washington and your
self, sir" Adams sharp retort was:
Don't mention Washington to noe, sir!
Washington was doltt'-Sanborn's
"Reminiscences of Emerson"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01

The great landmark in Montreal is
next to the famous cathedral in the
City of Mexico, is the largest church
building in America and has seat
Ing capacity Of 10000. The church was
built in 1920 and is noted for it's mag
niflcent chimes, one Of the bells Of
which. called lie Gros Bourbon" is
one of the largest suspended bells in
the world and weighs 24,7S0 pounds
Your Track News.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01
Very Absent Minded,

Talk about absent mindedness," said
n man the other day, why, like 1t,
for when l was boy l worked for
man who was so absent minded that he
discharged me three times In one week
end paid me a weeks wages each
time"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01
The Cat Dfdn't Show 1t.

Yes" Mrs. Staynthome told Mrs.
Gotback. your husband took awful
good care of the cat while you were
away, and he had lots of help too. AL.
most every night l heard them calling,
'Fatten up the kitty"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01

George-You do not call on Miss
Rosebud now?
Jack-No: got disguised. She has
such coarse laugh.
George never noticed that
Jack-You would If you'd been with.
in hearing when l proposed TO her.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01
The Inducement Incomplete.

She (romantic)-When you first saw
the wonderful Niagara falls, didn't
you feel as though you would like to
Jump in?
He-No; l hadn't got my hotel bill
then--Toledo Blade.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01

mo" said Woodby, II don't see
Wiseman at all any more. He has
dropped out of our social set-'
''He tells different story" remarked
Sinnickson.
"Indeedr'
YES; he claims he has climbed out"
Catholic Standard.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01

Orderly Officer-Why don't you con-
fine that man. corporal? Can't you see
he's drunk?
'No, sir; e amt drunk. Why, seed
IS and ve."-Sporting Times.