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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26
EAD's GROVE.

MIR, w. P. Bissel returned from
Minnesota last Wednesday. Mrs.
Bissel and son Warren will remain
a few days to attend the funeral of
Mrs. Bissel's mother.
Mrs. Ii. e. Fowler and little Mild
red visited at the j. L. Fowler home
Sunday.
A few of our young people attend
ed the dance at Greedy Friday night.
Eli Peet is hauling the milk this
week for Jim Freeman. Mr.. Free
man has gone to attend the funeral
OF his sister in the western part OF
the state.
Wake Cree. wife, and children Of
Edgewood visited at Jake Moser's
Sunday.
Miss Nettie Fowler came up from
Manchester Friday evening to attend
the dance at Greedy. She returned
Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs John Emmons o.
Manchester and Mr.. Will Emmons
OF MINI. visited at j. j. Edmund
one day last week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26
BA1LEY's FORD

Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Raster of Del.
aware visited VIM. Kasters' Sunda,
of last week.
Several from this neighborhooc
attended the funeral of Amos Dance
at Earlville, Tuesday of last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Grapes spent
Sunday of last week at the home OF
Tillman Grapes.
Harry Conner had business il
Delhi last Wednesday.
Mrs. R. Z. Grommon called al
G. B. Davis's last Wednesday.
Mrs. Jerry Raster was in Man
chester last Thursday.
MIR, and Mrs. L. NJ. Davis of Man.
chester, visited at VIM. Petlon'
Sunday of last week.
Geo. Packer and Bradley Lilli.
bridge of Silver Creek had business
i'll this neighborhood last Friday.
Mrs. VIM. Raster was shopping
in Manchester last Friday
Little Wilbert BAKER is ON the
sick list.
Fl. B. Hersey mad business in
Delhi last Friday.
Mrs. G. Flanagan spent Thursday
at G. .. Davis's.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26
OBESITY A DISEASE.
Vigorous Measures For Its Removn,
EhOEli BE TnI,Sn

Should BE Taken.
AT middle age certain organs lose
functional activity and shrink and
waste away, demanding less blood and
nerve energy. This decreased need fol
nutrition, ii not needed, will result in
taking into the body more food than
can be oEidized and used either tie
build UP tissue or for the generation o.
heat and energy. The result is kid
neyi, liver and other eNcretoly organs
are overworke1 in the effort to remove
the body wastes and become diseased,
says Il writer III the uousekceper. Then
nature stores up this foul material in
the fo.lm of fat in all the lymph spaces,
lctwtcn tie iibers of the muscles and
i'll every other odd corner in the body
where 1t can be slowed away. In time
this lifeieSs, useless structure of fat
crowds out muscle, gland and other
normal tissues and takes their place.
This is What is known as fatty degcn-
GRAFTON and always shortens life. end
ing often i'll sudden death from heart
failure, apopleXy, diabetes or kidney
disorders.
The prevention of obesity means reg
ulation Of diet, especially in middle life
and when changing from an active out
Of door occupation to sedentary in
door life. Often the amount of food
should be cut down from one-fourth to
one-half, especially avoiding fats and
sweets, also soft foods, which tend to
gormandiZing from deficient mastica-
ton and too hasty eating. No wine,
beer or alcoholic drink or tea or coffee
should be used. AT meals even the use
of water should be restricted EXer-
else should be taken in the open air
and deep breathing practiccd to III
crease the intake of oxygen and burn
up and oXidiZe bodily toxic matter.
For those women who are overstout,
yet retain IL fair amount of physical
vigor, the day should begin with Il cold
bath, plunge, spray, cold towel rub or
sponge bath, after which should be TAX
en- active exercise in the form of work,
either in the open air or in u well ven
tilated room, horseback riding, bicy-
cling or Il brisk walk for an hour or
more. Exercise in Il well ventilated
gymnasium may be substituted for the
out of door, but is not so effective and
invigorating.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26
DUNDEE

MIR. Emil Fuehr and Miss Ida
Hiiliger We're united in marriage at
the home of the BRIDES parents,
Thursday at $50 p. m, Rev. G. II.
tuehr performing the ceremony.
Only the immediate relatives were
present. The young couple are
well known here, Mr.. Fuehr is a
refined and industrious young man
and the bride has long been known
as one of the most refined young
ladies in the community. They will
remain in this part of the country
visiting friends and relatives for a
few weeks when they will go to
Albuquerque, New Mexico, where
Mr.. Fuehr has resided for the past
two years, engaged in the under
taking business. We all wish them
success and happiness in their new
home.
Mrs. Cook and children, Of Pearl
City, Ill.,, are visiting friends here.
Jim Stuart, of Stanley, Ia, was
here Thursday.
Mrs. Graham and little grandson,
of Epworth, are visiting friends and
relatives here.
Chas. Sedgwick Jr., was sunstruck
last Monday afternoon.
Julius Hilliger who was injured
last week is imnrnvinp
The Ladies Aid Society will serve
an ice cream supper Tuesday eve.
August LIST. in kleinsorge's lumbe,
driveway. Everyone come 10 supper
and stay for the graphophone con.
cert following. 10 cts. for supper
DIR. Nash reports a number O
sick people on the list, mostly sum
mer trouble cases.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26

In some parts Of the Tyrol beauti-
full though curious custom prevails.
When girl is going to be married and
just before she leaves for the church
her mother gives her n handkerchief,
which is called tearkerchief. 1t is
made Of newly spun and unused linen,
and with it the girl dries the natural
tears she sheds OH leaving home. The
tearlicrchief is never used after the
marriage day, but is folded up and
placed in the linen closet, where it re-
mains till its owners death, when it is
taken from its place and spread over
her dead face,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26
Nero.s Appearance.

In his youth Nero was remarkably
handsome, but early in manhood his
habits of dissipation made him exceed
ingly corpulent. To judge from his
medals and the descriptions left of him
he must have weighed over 200 pounds.
His features We're regular, but his eyes
We're so protuberant as to be almost a
deformity, and he was nearsiglited so
much SO that he could not recognize
his acquaintance across the street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26
LAMONT.

Chas. Eckert, our former harnes.
maker is now located at Dundee.
We wish him success.
Mrs. Grace Benedict spent Thurs
day and Monday inclusive in Del
vein the guest Of her daughter, MIR.
George Stimson and family.
Miss Mary Brown was a passen
ger to Marshalltown Thursday t,
visit relatiees.
E. II. Hoyt arrived home Wednes
day after a sojourn on the Missis
sippi.
! Misses Lottie shultz, Flora Cowle.
and Mildred Kenyon are attend
ing summer school in Independence
VIM. Ross is home from schoo
in Des Moines.
G. I. Ross departed Monday
morning for Portland, Oregon, Cali.
fornia etc. a lengthy visit.
Miss Altha Brown visited hel
brother and family near Aurora last
week.
DIR. G.. w. Hoffman attended the
Nj. ID. Convention the Austin Flint
Medical association in Oelwein last
week.
John Elliott and family are en-
route to Monohon, Wash, and Port
land.-this is fine trip.
Henry Manly moved his family
into the central home last week.
They are running lunch counter.
Frank Sharp moved to Dundee
last week where he is butter max
er in the creamery.
f. w. Stephenson is the Lamont
buttermaker and occupies the Fred
Retz tenant house on Kid street.
AL Sitter was business caller in
Chicago last week
Married Frank Rieger OF Lamont
to Miss Angelina Willenborg of
Dyersville, Wednesday, July 49,,
1905, at Hazelton
Mrs. James Benedict and three
children of Delaware, returned Rto
their home Wednesday after weeks
visit here with relatives and friends
July u, 1908, is the date printed
on the wedding cards announcing
the marriage of George Adams Of
Lamont aud Miss Pearl Hewitt of
Waukon. We wish them long
and happy prosperous welded life.
We tender Mesdames Franks and
Jones sympathy in the loss of their
sister. Death causes much grief.
Lucy Rlzer was passenger to
Monticello last week to spend the
remainder Of her vacation with her
brother Walter and wife.
The Z. Baptist Ladies Aid served
supper Tuesday evening.
DIR. Jelfries is moving here from
independence
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pENT,sTs.

@. L.LEiGH.
Dentist. Office In the Adams building OIL
" Franklin Street. Telephone 2lb.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26
Know Your own Mind.

The great majority of people need
bracing up all the time. They want to
be reassured. They do not know their
own minds. They are not sure of
themselves. The leader, the man who
can rule others, must be master Of
this art. Encouragement is to many
men what tiattery is to some women
Success.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26

girlhood while a resident of Mis-.
soul. She is survived by her hus-
band. a little son, Roy, about five
years of age. five brothers and three
sisters. The funeral services were
held at the M. L. church Sunday
at Ii a, m. conducted by Rev. Hos
kyn Of Arlington.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26
He IInI.

Woman Of the House Qlanding him
plate of cold scraps)-You look like Il
man who has seen better days. Fon-
dry Gretts-Yes'm, thankce, l have.
There was time, ma'am, wen would
have blushed to hand such layout as
this to a dog.-Calcago Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26
County Correspondence.
RYAN.
Nick Weller shipped a car

Nick Weller shipped car load
of sheep to Chicago last week.
Arthur Morgan of Lyle, Mimi,
was visitor in town one day last
week.
John Dolphin and James Cava-
naugh drove to Monticello last Tues
day to see ball game.
Miss Willard was an over Sunday
visitor in Waterloo.
Miss Grace Beacon left last Tues
day for Sioux City, for a several
weeks visit with relatives at that
place.
Mrs. Ward and daughter, Miss
Anna, of Manchester are guests of
relatives here this week.
The Ryan base ball team went to
Dyersville July % and played with
that team.
j. N. Gloden and wife departed
Sunday evening on a TRIP to Chicago.
Mrs. George Johnston and son
Clarence were Cedar Rapids visitors
one day last week.
Mr.. Forbes, special agent for the
Fidelity Insurance Company is out
with R. w. Beacon this week look
ing up the interests of that COM
pany.
Special agent for the Bankers
Fraternal Insurance Company of
Cedar Rapids was looking up their
interests here this week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26
HIs Mistake.

Mr. Slimsky-I don't believe the city
water is safe. notice it has a clouded
appearance this morning and tastes
sort of-milky-and-- Mrs. Staryem---
That glass contains milk, Mr.. Slimsky.
The water is at your left And, by the
way, your board bill was due yester-
day.-Cleveland Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26

Miss Go2t!e g-B"ss says she's ready
u maze ~ If you are. Miss Cutting
Tell her IL be ready to make up too
T had complexion rs muddy as
iers.---P Philadelphia Ledger.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26
EARLVILLE,

Miss Lena Howiehler Of 1T.
Wayne, Ind. arrived Sunday morn
ing for a months visit with he,
parents.
DR.. Douglas and w.. II. King
were Dyersville visiters Sunday.
Mrs. Joe Hubert and son OF
Manchester spent Saturday at j. G.
Woods.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Prentice
of Colesburg, visited with Mrs. E.
s. Prentice from Friday until Sun
day.
Mr.. John Werkmeister had bust.
ness in Delhi Saturday.
Howard Medland Of Hartley is
visiting at the home Of his grand
father Josiah Dimond.
A picnic party composed Of Mr..
and Mrs. Currie, Mr. and Mrs. Sharp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alec Prentice Mrs. i.
S. Prentice, Dave Richardson and
wife and daughter, j. G. Stoddard
and wife and Mr.. and Mrs. James
Prentice Of Colesburg spent Satur-
day afternoon at the Springs.
The ladies Of the Congregational
church held a missionary tea at the
home Of F. Werkmeister Wednesday
afternoon, which was well attended.
A party Of young folks spent
Wednesday at Brownfield's Mill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Cole and Mr..
and Mrs. Ed. Palmer spent Sunday
with friends in Delaware.
Mesdames Frank and Thos. Dick
son left for Panama, Neb.. after a
two weeks visit with relatives in
this vicinity.
Mrs. Miller Smith and Master
Eddie Staehle were Manchester visit
ors Sunday.
Mrs. Peter Krispang of Chicago,
left for Manchester Sunday morn
ing after short visit with friends.
Mrs. Andrew Swenson of Man
chester spent Friday in town.
Mr.. Joe Stoddard and wife of
Lincoln, Neb., arrived Friday for a
visit with his parents, Rev. and Mrs.
j. G. Stoddard.
Henry Box and wife, Of Greeley
were in town Saturday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26

Teacher-Robert, what does volca-
no do with it's lava? Robert Qhe dull
est boy in the class)-I-um-al-g
it up! Teacher-Corrcct! Very good in
deed, Robert.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26
Suited Him.

She-Ob, l detest sofa pillows and
tides! If ever keep house I'll never
have such things ar He-Will you be
my wife?-Chicago Record Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26

Church Worker-Would you assist us,
good sir, to send missionary to the
cannbals? Mr.. GotroX-Not much! I'm
vegetarian. But I'll assist you to send
them some easily digested cereal.
Puck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26

Miss Gadd-There goes Jack Poor
ley. MY, he looks as solemn as an un-
dertaker these days! Mr. Bachelor
No wonder. He's going to undertake a
wife next week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26

Bank Cashier-You have overdrawn
your account, madam. Lovely Lady
That's just like me. My husband says
1 am always cXaggcrating everything.
-SOmerville Journal
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26

Mrs Caf'rcy-Anh how is that pref
t. young widow! Is she reconciled to
her loss yet? Mrs. AIdlaprop-No, she
aln't exactly reeonciled yet, but they
do sny shcs got the man picked out.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26
The Onion.

The value of the onion in the dietary
has been made the subject of much
dosgercl verse. All agree that health
and beauty wait on the fragrant vege-
table
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26

The Tramp-I once lived on water
lady. for six months. The Lady-You
don't look like 1t. How did you manage
it? The 1ramp-I was Il sailor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26

Races at Waterloo Aug. Ito Aug. 8
For the above occasion the l. G. r. r.
will sell tickets Manchester to Waterloo
and return at rate of one and one
third fare for the round trip. Tickets
on sale July 81 to Aug. 3 limited to re-
turn until Aug 4th. II. G. Pierce agt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26

1t has done me good to be somewhat
parched by the heat and drcncheI Ivy
the rain of life-Longfellow.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26
Eat onions in May,
No doctor you'll pay

runs one old verse. while another
promises good complexion to the
onion eater thus:
Fresh onion and lcek.
New skin in week
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26
STRAWBERRY POINT.

Mrs. Chas. Dorman and baby
Doris went tn Spirit Lake la t We'd
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26

Ever notice how much time the other
fellow can spare from his business to
tell you how to run yours ?-Maysville
Ky.) Bulletin.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26
j. u. STEWART

GROCIiRS. Carry full line of Staple ano
VI Fancy Groceries. Fruits, Vegetables. Can
nod Goods. Crockery, ETC.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26
ALEX. sEFsrRoM.

~ ENERAL BLACKSMITH, horseshoeing a
VI specially. Interfering and corns cured OF
no pay. Prices reasonable. and the best q.
work guaranteed "A share Of the public patron
age is solicited. Shop on Franklin street, near
the bridge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26
FOR SALE.

A farm OF about 1913 acres, on line
Of Cedar Rapids branch of Illinois
Central r r., FIVE miles south of
Manchester, and one mile from
Golden station; ample buildings and
Of good quality; fine well water with
wind mill and tanks. No better
grain and stock farm in Delaware
county. Must he sold to settle an
estate. Is a bargain at $4,000 per
acre, which will buy it if taken soon.
240 acre farm Il miles southeast
of Manchester; l4O acres under i'm.
provement, balance pasture; fine
buildings, all new, and plenty Of
them; good well water with wind
mill and tanks. Best farm for the
money in the country. Come quick
if you want bargain. Price 5000
per acre.
We have other farms and can suit
you. Call and see us.
COLLINGE & DUNHAM. {
loft
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26
g. w. GREENS.

Success II to Lawren e& Grems.
NRUGS. Wall Paper. Stationery. Paints, Oils
~ ttc. City Hall block.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26
w. u DREW.
A.THOkRE.
SIMON & ArWATER,

HARDWARE. STOVES, TlNwARE, ETC.
IL Keeps . hrst-class timer and does al
irds Of repairing with nestness and dispatch.
tore opposite First EStonal Bsnk, Main St
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26
CoLLINGE & DUNHAM.
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Carnival at EarlyiI,e Auu. 17,h.

Carniya' at Earlville Aug. 17lh.
For this occasion tina 1 G. Il. r will
sell excursion tickets Manchester to
Earlvi!:a at a rate of one aud one third
are for the round trip. Ticke,s on
sale August l6 and II limited to return
until August 18th. IL. G Pierce, agt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26

A.. E.PETERsoN.
nEADER IN Groceries, Provisions, Croti
~ cry, Fruits. etc. Main Street,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26

OF 100000 children ten years old 3D.
243 will survive to the age of seventy
three.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26
COLESBURG.

~'ONo ASStAAo CIV a0OtC PAL UlllS
week. Everybody has has been at
tending strictly to their own bust
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. @. Hosier spent
part of the week visiting relatives
in the vicinity of Manchester.
DIR. Frank Lang, II. j. Birkholz
and Frank Koch, Of New Vienna,
were callers in our burg Thursday
evening. They came this way from
Jefferson and vicinity where Mr..
Birkholz had been taking some
views Of fine scenery.
Miss Morga Craig is attending
the teachers Normal Institute now
in session at Elkader.
Lulu Donaldson of Littleport is
visiting her grandparents, O. P.
belong and wife and other friends
in and about town.
M. L. Chapman, wife and daugh-
ter Gladys returned to their home
in Dubuque Monday evening, after
spending week very pleasantly
here at the home of his father, Hon.
Joseph Chapman.
Charles Malvin is recovering
from the injuries received recently
in runaway.
Stephen Messer with his daugh-
ter and two little boys, arrived
Thursday from Chicago and are
guests at the home Of his sister,
Mrs. Jacob Lands. Mr.. Alesser
was formerly a resident here, and
his visits among the old friends are
enjoyable to all concerned.
DR.. II. A. Tobie and family of
Earlville were Sunday visitors at
the DIR. c. A. Tobie home.
1t is girl at Addie Hyde's, tie
first in the family, born July 10th.
Congratulations are in order.
II. w. Putt and family we've
Dyersville visitors the first Of the
week.
Mrs. Lyons and children went to
Dubuque Thursday for visit with
relatives before returning to their
home in Chicago.
H. j. VanAeet was over from
Earlville one day last week looking
after business.
The concert given by the Con-
gregational and NJ. z. choirs some
time ago will be repeated some time
i'll the near future with several
changes in the program. Rehear
sails are now in order. The concert
is given again by request as it was
thought too good to be heard only
once.
Several parties in town are going
to put in cement walks. The ma
terial for the same is being hauled
now.
W. W. Lyons, of Clear Lake
Wis, who has been visiting at the
Walker House, went to Dyersville
last week to visit his niece, Mrs. j
Fl Buchanan, and family.
James Prentice, wife and sor
Roy spent Saturday and Sunday
with Earlville friends.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26

Learn to say mo" 1t will be Of
more use to you than to be able to read
Latin.-Spurgeon
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26
ooRMAN eRos.

lENTIST. Once on Franklin Str,e,, n ~,
~ Of the Globe Hotel, Manchester, ( "
Dental Surgery In All its branches. NIX
f:sQuent visits to netghboring towns. Ale.
at offic on Saturdays.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-26

CHEAP-Residence Properly In this city
Enquire OF Bronson II Carr.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-02-22
Here is the Ideal House.

Lecturing in Philadelphia, DR.. Rob-
ert Ellis Thompson described the city
heme of the future. He said it would
contain no stoves. Cooking will be
done by power. the building will be
heated from central plant. elevators
will run from cellar to garret, and
breakfast, lunch and dinner will be
supplied from cooperative centres.
The era of scientific cooking on the CO.
operative plan has been inaugurated
in Bergen, Norway, where for nearly
generation cooking has been BAN
ished from the home, and all receive
their meals from cooperative centres.
Not only will the house of the future
be cleaned by power, but the dust will
be removed by pneumatic exhaust
system. Streets will be cleaned In
Ike manner, and the dust and dirt will
be carried away into the country, SO
that country people may yet visit the
cities for breath of fresh air.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-02-22
One Woman's Way.

desire to have all my children's s
meals served at the family table, SO
that | may give attention to the kind
and quantity of food which they eat
and also to their manners at table.
AS we have so many guests, partic-
ularly wish my children to appear
well bred. and for the same reason |
do not wish to be obliged to be contin-
ually talking to them at the table. My
children coax for pennies like other
children, and l teach them the value
Of a penny while they are very young
in this way: When we go into the din
ing room | place in front of my plate
penny for each child. At the close
of the meal the child who has not
been corrected in any way is given a
penny. They are encouraged to talk,
but not to interrupt. They are
taught to eat properly, to ask proper
ly for anything they may wish. Any
misdemeanor which they understand
to be such results in the loss of the
penny. Sometimes they are fined a
penny besides for any particular un-
pleasant act. For any disrespectful
word to the waitress they are at once
sent from the table. It may not be
the best way, but one thing is certain,
the meal houris the pleasantest in the
day TO children. guests and myself
Inez Redding in Eoitomist. ..,..
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-02-22
Plant t-Breedinu.

Secretary Wilson of the U. S. de-
partment of agriculture, reporting on
the plant-breeding work of the de-
partment, states that in the breeding
and improvement of corn important
advances are being made. The main
object of this work has been the selec-
ton of strains of corn best adapted
to the different sections of the United
States. The work is being conducted
in cooperation with twenty or more
state experiment stations and many
farmers. Each year the department
obtains pure seed from the originators
and breeders of the leading strains of
corn in various sections of the coun-
try. and is sending this seed to differ.
ent localities for comparative tests.
At the same time extensive hybridiza-
ton work is proceeding for the pur-