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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-05
The Ground Hogs Indisposition
ny ADA 4. FISHER
erred to.

The ground hog woke from his sn"oze
with "A start.
And said to- himself, "Wel'' isn TINS
smart,
Here this is the day should lei the
world know
If there is 10 he whole lot ct snow
To make people SILVER iorsix weeks more
Or whether IN early, long spring is III
store
"Yet here am down with this henstly
old grip
That racks every bone from nv head to
the tip
OF nv tail And to save me | cant
crawl around.
To cast any shadow at all on the ground.
There's only one way can keep up.my
lame:
Twill Jolly Old Sol into taking the blame
So he sent "Marconi" at once To the
Suggesting that gentleman might nave
some fun,
If he would agree to a irolicSomt plan
To Aim.tlam the animal known as man
Would Solly be willing to play 81 spy
Through the whole of the day with the
clouds in the sky!
That he might have lark and the TACT
not disclose
OF the ground hogs qunkinS in pitliul
Thu Ocs.
The sun responded a gleefu "Nes,
ri give those pumpkins a chance To
guess,
And II they don't fancy the way we do
They may file their exceptions p. a. Il
The ground hog curled up again. fairly
content,
To continue his nap to the middle OF Lent.
Mr. Sun earned the title Of being quite
fast"
For he kissed every cloud as it futtered
| past.
He hid his red head in the folds of their
gowns
Till they blushed like a rose from their
toes to their crowns.
Ont he darted from one like huge fire
fly,
But to dodge meath the next that went
hurrying by;
Yet never for once did he show his round
But moment in any particular place
He wouldn't stay in, and he wouldn't
stay out.
And no one could tell what Old Sol was
about,
Thus iumbed reports you will frequently
OF cold to remain, or that sprngtimt
draws near
The suns ruddy face wears qnizzica
smile,
And the wink of his optic betokcns much
guile,
AS he thinks of his antics, and inurmurs
"Ah. well,
Twill keep folks a guessing Tint
must tell
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-05

In these days of a great variety in
modes, no white haired woman need
choose between grandmother caps IN |
caps, and the fripperies Of her grand
daughter as more and more time and
thought is given to designing models
for elder women, and not a little of the
charm of her who is SAID to be holding
her age" is due to the suitability of her
costuming.
To dress in extremely youthful style
when time has placed unmistakablc
marks that youth has passed does but
call attention to the fact, and point out
the shortcomings
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-05
Time
Table

TRAINS NORTH
."OS PASSENGER, 100 Il NJ.
Except Sundays
2O4 :" Mo a. IN.
2O2 (" 300 p. N.
216 Local Freight, 4:lO p. m.
Except SUNDAYS
TRAINS SOUTH
203 Passenger, 1883 a. m.
POI Z" 1859 a. IN.
2O7 I" $50 p. m
Except SUNDAYS
2l5 Local Freight, 1870 a. IN.
Except Sundays
No. pos makes connection at Ottawa
Tor Emporia, and Colorado points.
No 2O1 runs through to Carlsbad, n,
M. making connection at Winfield for
points in Oklahoma and Texas.
No 2O3 runs to wellington, Kansas,
making connection at Winfield for points
in Oklahoma and Texas.
No. 2O2 makes connection at Ottawa
with through train for California
Makes connection at Kansas City for all
points east and west.
c. s. COLEMAN. Agent.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-05


SUITABLE DRESS FOR OLDER WOMEN.
Shortcomings OF the Too GirIish Dressers
PCAU DE CREPE THE IDEAL FABRIC FOR PRESENT MODES.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-03
SAND SPRINGS.

A. ]. King and daughter Nettie
visited in Monticello Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Littlefeld
of Buck Creek visited relatives here
Wednesday.
Jennie Fay visited friends in
Monticello Friday.
Mrs. Harry Chaplin and little son
Russell visited friends at Clay We'd
nesday and Thursday.
Mrs. Jake Lang Jr., was in Mon
ticello Thursday.
Miss Maud Palmer of Monticello
is visiting at A. ]. Kings this week.
Will Murray had business in
Monticello Friday.
John Applebee was in Worthing-
ton Sunday.
Miss Estella Mcbride visited
friends in Monticello Thursday.
Miss Tess McDonough who is
working in Dubuque came home
Saturday for visit with relatives
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Matheissen
and children visited in Monticello
Thursday,
Threshing machines are plenty
and hands are scarce. There are
three machines in the neighborhood
There was a social party and
dance at Mrs. John McDonough' 4
last Wednesday night.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-03

we'll US pleasures alter so long an alb
sence..
Miss Edith Kenny, a daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Kenny Of
Dyersville and Mr.. Hugh Smith Of
Farley were married in Dubuque
Saturday, the 23rd, Concerning
bride and groom the Commercial
last week said: Miss Kenny is a
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. A.
Kenney of this city and is popular
among legend of friends. She
possesses the traits of womanhood
that add a charm to the home. Mr..
Smith is ut present section foreman
of the Illinois Central at Farley and
is we'll known in Dyersville having
held like position here several
years ago.
-Postmasters have been notified
by the postal authorities at Wash
ington, who recognize the liability
of postmasters to make mistakes in
getting letters in wrong boxes, that
they have fixed a penalty of $50 on
persons taking mail out of the office
other than their own and not return
ing it. The law is to have people
look at their mail before leaving the
office and if they should have mail
other than their own. they must re-
turn it at once. 1t also includes
newspapers. The excuse that it is
the postmaster's fault will not
hold" If you have been getting
other peoples mail you had better
take warning or you may get your
self into trouble.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-03
Death Of Miss Alice Eaton.

The announcement of the death
of Miss Alice Eaton, daughter of MIR.
and Mrs. T. o. Eaton, will create a
lasting sorrow i'll the hearts of a
community of friends herec' ut.
Rev. II. w. Tuttle received [ tele-
gram Monday bearing the sad in
telligence that this lovable girl
friend of ours had passed away at
Deer Lodge, Montana, that morning
and burial was to be made there.
The family had removed from
Manchester only about two weeks
ago, going to Deer Lodge to make
their future home, Professors L. T.
and Ernest Eaton, having preceded
them to this western home, and the
news of Miss Alice's death coming
so soon after their departure from
here, makes it almost impossible of
belief. She was bright maidenly
girl whose sweet modesty made her
beloved by all who knew her. To
the father and mother especially and
to the brothers SO sadly bereft,
sincerest sympathy is extended.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-03
Aftermath From The Buttermakers'
and Dairymen's Picnic of Last Week.

Concerning the visit of the
Waterlooans to the Dairymen's
picnic here Thursday. the Waterloo
Times-Tribune said: "The meeting
was grand success and the Man
chester people showed their guests
even a better time than they did
last year according to the reports,
but that is hard to believe
In aheaded article, Butter Picnic
Fine. Manchester People Held Sue
cessful Summer Outing of Dairymen"
the Sunday Telegraph Herald said:
II. Il. Wright, state dairy commis-
sioner returned today from Manches-
ter, where he was one of the Eastern
Iowa Butter Makers and Dairymen's
association. "The picnic was a great
success" said Mr.. Wright. every
thing done at Manchester is a great
success. These annual picnics are
great events in Delaware county and
adjacent country. They had Henry
Neitert. Sam Schilling, z. M. Went
worth, Prof. Mckay and others there
to speak and there was an address of
welcome by Senator Durham. Every
body in Delaware county keeps cows
and all are interested in the dairy
business and always will be-"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-03
THORPE.

Mrs. Clara Merrill of Sioux City
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
]. B. Robertson.
Adelbert Clark was a business
caller in Manchester Saturday.
Miss Carrie Boots returned to
Stanley after weeks visit with
friends.
Mrs. Chas. Robinson visited with
Mrs. Will White Tuesday.
Babe" Croyl is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. A. Clark.
Miss Hazel Frentress drove to
Edgewood last Wednesday.
Mrs. Crumb visited Mr.. and Mrs.
j. B. Robertson a few weeks.
Miss Lizzie jackson returned
from Stanley where she has been
staying with Mrs. Lyle Pollard.
Miss Annie Beohm has been visit
ing her sister Mrs. f. Barr.
The people of Thorpe enjoyed a
picnic in Murray Park Sunday after
noon.
Chas. Griffin has been assisting
John Robertson through harvesting.
F. Simmons the medicine man
was seen in Thorpe Monday.
Allan Brady called on friends
Sunday. 9
Miss Florence Rizer and Lulu
Sarks spent Sunday in Oneida.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-03
counterpanes Displace Blankets.
Additional Comfort for Travellers on "Tne
Southwest Limited.n I'd

The Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul Railway Company owns and
operates the sleeping cars in service
on its various lines, and has just
inaugurated an innovation which
will apply to sleeping car travellers.
On its Southwest Limited" trains
between Chicago and Kansas City
white counterpanes or bed-spreads
have replaced the heavy wooden
blankets which have heretofore been
in evidence twelve months in each
year, much to the discomfort in hot
weather of sleeping car patrons.
Blankets will be held in reserve
and within reach for cool nights.
This innovation is calculated to
not only add to the comfort of pas
sengers, but it will apply to all who
like bed that is inviting in appear
ance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-03
DUNDEE.

Threshing has begun in this Vi
cinity.
Ted Fuehr and family were visit
ing at the home of r. Nilliger Sun
day.
James Seward was a business
visitor at Manchester Saturday.
A. R. Schroeder and Will Rossow
spent Sundaynear Strawberry Point.
A new parsonage will be built for
the German Lutheran minister, Rev.
Melcher. 1t will be located Just
south Of the church. The contract
has been let, the cellar is being ex-
cavated and the building will be
pushed as rapidly as possible.
Some of our townsmen were fish
ing at Forestville Friday. They
reported the catch as not being very
large.
Chas Zemanek and Louis Gilbert
have started their threshing ma
chine.
+: Stephenson and family attend
ed the Buttermakers picnic at Man
chester Friday.
The Farmers Creamery Co. of
this place received car load Of
coal Saturday.
Clarence Odell and Frank Ben
jamin are haying near Oneida.
Miss Elsie Hesner of Strawberry
Point is visiting at the home Of her
sister, Mrs. Fred Jessen.
Geo. odell is assisting Ed Lee
at Oneida.
Dave Dennis of Manchester was
transacting business at this place
Monday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-03
Business Mems Club,

There will be a meeting of the
Business Mems Club at the CITY
Council rooms, Monday, August sth
at 8 p. m. for the election Of officers
and the transaction of all business
properly coming before the club at
this time. This is to be an impor-
tant meeting and it is especially
urged that oil members attend
promptly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-03
Lecture Course Dates.

Secretary E. G.. Dittmer of tbs
Manchester Lecture and Entertain
ment Association has announced
these dates for our next season.
Lecture Course Entertainments.
Henry Watterson, October 2lst;
Haskell Indian Band, October 3lst;
Or. Mcdowell, November 18th; Four
Stars, December 18th; Dunbar Co.
February 22nd; and Will Carlton in
March.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-03

For SALE:-Good hotel, three lots
furniture and business for sale cheap
in one of the best towns in the coun-
ty. Enquire Of Byron Bronson, Man
chester, Iowa. 2ltf.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-03
Closing Out Sale

H. Q. Graham & Son are closing out
their entire stock of groceries for strict
y cash and all those indebted to this
urn are requested to call and settle at
once. 3ltf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-03
Special Round Trip Rates Account
Opening of DEVILS Lake Indian
Reservation.

For the above occasion the Manches-
ter and Oneida Railway Co. will sell
round trip tickets to Devils Lake and
Oberon N. d. August and II, 1904,
final limit September Is. at one fare
from starting point to destination plus
90 cents for the round trip.
o., i'll. Kelsey,
olWl Traffic Mgr.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-22
RESERVOIR ON CLIFF PARK MEANS
NO PROTECTION FOR NORTH SIDE

There are some reasonably well In
kane who profess to believe that the
city has made serious and costly mis-
takes in the construction of the pres
ent water system. For example, they
claim that IL better water supply than
is now afforded might have been OBJ
tanned by sinking wells in the vi
entity OF the present pumping sta
ton: that this could have been done
at n comparatively small expense and
that thereby the city would have
been saved the greater part of the
heavy cost of the great ship canal
which now conveys the water from
the dam down to the power house
They say that, In any event, this
canal was unnecessary, except to
catch the logs, brush. chips and gen.
eral notsam and jetsam brought down
by the river and hold it in suspen-
sion until 1t rots or is raked out.
They say, too. that the power for
the pumps could have been supplied
by the Washington Water Power
company at n cost to the city much
less than Is now paid as interest on
the money expended in the construc-
tion OF the dam at that point.
However these things may be, 1t be-
hooves us to see that no mistakes
are made in the location or construc-
ton OF the reservoir which 1t Is now
proposed to build. We think, there
fore, that the committee Of engineers,
to whom the plans presented by City
Engineer gill have been referred by
the city council for examination. will
not only scrutinize them closely, but
will also carefully examine and re-
port upon the proper site to be Sc
lectcd for the erection of the reser-
voir. The cost of the reservoir on
the Cliff Park site. together with the
installation of additional pumps and
mains, is estimated by Mr. Gill to be
about $4,000. The actual cost of
the construction OF these works on
his plans Is more likely to exceed
than to fall below his estimates. but
even If they should be constructed
within his estimates, this will bring
us dangerously near the constitution
al limit of Indebtedness which the
city may incur for light and water
purposes. If 1t be true. as suggested
by Mr.. Pratt at the last meeting of
the city council, when this reservoir
matter was before that body for con-
sideration. that an available site
could be had In the foothills Just
north OF the pumping station. 1t
seems to us that this would be the
most desirable site for it's location.
We are led to this belief because of
the fact that reservoir located at
this point would give protection to
the entire city. and not to only that
portion Of 1t located on the south
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-22
BROKE UP TEE CLUB.

Moscow: The Natural club, of
Moscow, after an existence of IS
years, has been Dissolved under extra
ordinary Circumstances. 1t was formed
for the purpose of combating super
stition, and consisted of 10 members.
The 18th annual dinner took place
at the house of the president, NJ.
Levitoff During dinner, while M.
Levitoff was making an eloquent
speech, denouncing superstition, the
electric light suddenly failed and the
room was plunged in darkness.
Suddenly whirring sound was heard
and to the horror of the skeptical
company, a luminous bird huttered
over a the table and brushed against
the presidents face. The material
istic diners, too terrified even to strike
a match, rushed panic-striken down
stairs.
At last when a courageous serv-
ant, armed with a candle and a poker,
entered the dining room, he found
fiuttering against the window. The
intruder was removed, and the 10
returned only to find that the hired
waiter had disappeared with all the
silver on the table.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-22

side of the river. 1t is true that the
of the river, and that its destruction
by fire, or the destruction of any con-
siderable portion of it, would be ca
lamity to every property owner in
the city, no matter where his prop
erty is situated Yet 1t does not seem
fair to ask the property owners on
the north side of the river to vote
for an issue of bonds in such n large
sum for the construction of a reser-
voir on Cliff Park, where it will af-
ford little If any protection to them.
If. in the Judgment of the committee
of engineers, to which this matter is
submitted. greater protection is need
ed for the business portion of the
city than would be afforded by a res
ervoir situated at the point suggest
ed by Mr., Pratt, then 1t is possible
that this might be accomplished by
the construction of small reservoir
holding 100000 to 100000 gallons.
located somewhere in the vicinity Of
Ninth avenue and Pine street. This
reservoir could be kept constantly
full by very small independent main
running directly to 1t from the main
reservoir. and would afford an ample
supply for the extinguishment of any
fire likely to occur in the business
center, 1t is confidently asserted that
these two reservoirs can be con-
structed for a sum very much less
than the building OF the Gin Park
reservoir will cost.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-22
DILL LIFTS CONTRACTORS
HAV[ TH[|R OWN WAY

street grade down to established
grade in the center of streets and ac-
knowledges that the protiles made
in his office are ignored.
The city ordinance demands that
the tracks shall conform with the
grades. Now does Gill run the city
street department regardless of the
laws?
After several strenuous kicks from
Maxwell avenue residents ONO noti-
fled the Washington Water Power
company that it must respect the or
dinance. His attempt to force them
was ignored.
ONO said stop.
GIN said go ahead.
The corporation knew 1t was safe
property.
Failure to secure an injunction has
proven an incentive to property own,
ers along this portion of Maxwell
avenue to take the case up to O
higher court and 1t is likely n jury
trial will be asked for within few
days The residents want the fran
chise taken away from the Washing
ton Water Power company and they
are not going to leave II stone UNI
turned to win the suit
The question arises: Who Is run
ming the city-Gill, ONO or the
Washington Water Power company.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-22
BOSE FROM A cooL1E.

vi Yong TX, the chief of the Ko-
rean government. who controls the
army and finances of the hermit king
dom. was formerly coolie, and was
raised to high rank by the late en-
press of Korea. He is strongly pro-
Russian, and is therefore not likely
to welcome the Japanese invaders.
Girls at Leeds. England. have
formed an anti-corset league, and
young men are clamoring for intro
auctions to the members. Here is a
hint. to American girls who do not
want to become old maids. Most any
man would rather court a girl whom
he can squeeze without hearing the
creak of whalebone. and feeling as
though he were hugging a section Of
stovepipe.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-22
BN&EVD1rDlES

Winter days are coming on. Buy
a chest protector of Watson Drug
Co. and keep warm. Prices from
soc up.
Prize masquerade ball Thursday.
November "a. 1904. Swedish Brothers
hall. Riverside avenue. near Division.
Four prizes given. Admission, 25c
and soc.
Opportunity is not persistent. and
she is blind to good intentions. Her
largest favors are showered on those
who are prepared. The great OBJ
stacle between most people and their
opportunity is a lack of ready money.
Despising acornS, they lose oaks.
Small savings accounts are cordially
welcomed by the Spokane & Eastern
Trust company.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-22

On account OF its frightful hideous-
ness, Blood Poisoning is commonly
called the King of All Diseases 1t
may be either hereditary or contract
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II, the disease may manifest itself in
the form OF Scrofula, Eczema, Rheu-
matte Pains, Stin or Swollen Joints,
Eruptions or Copper Colored Spots on
the Face or Body, little Ulcers In the
Mouth or on the Tongue. Sore Throat,
Swollen Tonsils. Falling out of the
Hair OF Eyebrows, and finally a Lep-
rous-l!ke Decay OF the Flesh and
Bones. II you have any of these or
similar symptoms, get BROW rs
BLOOD CURE Immediately. This
treatment is practically the result Of
life work. 1t contains no dangerous
drugs or injurious medicines of any
kind. 1t goes to the very bottom OF
the disease and forces out every par
ticle of impurity. Soon every sign
and symptom disappears, completely
and forever. The blood the tissues.
the flesh, the bones and the whole
system are cleansed, purified and re-
stored TO perfect health, and the pa
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BLOOD CURE, $500 a bottle, lasts a
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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-22

Apropos of the forthcoming en-
gagement of the brilliant musical
comedy. "The Tenderfoot." at the
Spokane theater Thanksgiving matt
nee and evening the question has
arisen as to how few people under
stand what the real meaning Of the
term "tenderfoot" conveys. For the
benefit of those who imagine that
the "tenderfoot" is an English tourist
attired in gold suit and a travelling
cap, with the inevitable monacle and
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-22
ASKS FOR DIVORCE.

Abbie Wyer of Union Park asks
the superior court to set aside her
marriage with William A. Wyer by
reason of cruel and inhuman treat
ment. The brutality of the husband
resulted In his striking her. He used
vile names and bad language in ad-
dressing her. making her life miser-
able and unhappy She names n bad
woman upon whom. she asserts he
spends his time and money. They
were married in Rosalia in April,
1894
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-22

George PAIL and a number of other
residents of Maxwell avenue We're
denied their petition by superior court
to enjoin the Washington Water Pow
or company from putting In its track
unless 1t conformed with the street
grade and the ordinance relating
thereto.
City Engineer Allan +. GIL, at the
beck and call of the corporations.
testified on the witness stand that
contractors are not required to bring
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-22

of the miners strenuous life made
them marked men among the rougher
element which always resents the
presence of mental superiority. 1t
became a common occurrence for a
party of drunken miners to surround
a man Of retiring disposition and
to compel him to dance to the music
of their revolvers which they fired
at his feet. From these rather
rough propensities, which had be-
come common with miners, they
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-22
100000 FIRE.
(Scripps News Assoclation)

FRESNO. Cal. Nov. 22.-The
Droge Fruit company's mammoth
packing house and It's contents. CON
sisNng of hundreds of tons of dried
fruits. was burned last night. Roll
ing stock OF the Southern Pacific was
also destroyed. Loss. 100000.