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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-10

OF intoxication in crowd. The most
sedate persons imaginable will show
the symptoms, and you will find the
condition to exist, no matter what the
character of the gathering. Crowds
in the streets will cause it. We find
1t In tie ballroom.
Church gatherings are not exempt.
have seen preachers noted for their
sedate, courtly and dignifed bearing
drunk with the excitement and fine
emotionalism o: some big religious
gathering No doubt almost every
man can recall many instances of the
form of into1ication l have been dis
cussing."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-10

The Japanese are clever people,
and not the least of their wonderful
inventions is kettle made of thin pa
per.
Every soldier carries one, and when
he wants hot water he simply fills his
paper kettle. But before hanging 1t
over the fire he lets the water run
down the sides. This acts as a pro-
teceion from the heat, and in ten min
utes the water is boiling. The cost of
the kettle is only cent and with
care 1t may be used eight or ten times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-10


For a long time horticulturists and
fruit growers of the advanced type
have been urging the desirability Of
tilling orchards more thoroughly than
Is usually the custom, says Cornell
paper. Their advice was based upon
common experience and observation.
but exact data have been wanting.
Cornell Experiment Station, during
the last season, conducted an orchard
survey or critical study of the west
ern counties Of the State of New York.
This survey examined every orchard
in three townships, comprising some
three thousand acres Of fruit land, and
In addition examined every orchard OF
Importance in the entire county-one
Of the largest In the State. The results
Of this survey (Which are now being
worked OUT are exceedingly instruc.
tive and valuable.
Among the chief enemies of the
orchard the greatest was found to be
the apple tree. In other words, ths
trees were injurlng each other in the
struggle for food and sustenance, Thew
were planted too closely. An examil
nation of the yields Of orchards plant
ed at different distances disclosed
the fact that the more trees to the
acre the smaller the yield in every
case, and that the yield increased
gradually and proportionately with the
distance at which the trees were set
1.-THE next enemy of Importance was
sod. The loss to the tract examined
In 1902 by the influence of sod in or
chards amounted 70 over 100000 BUSH
els. Pastnred orchards were better
than meadow orchards, but markedly
poorer than titled orchards. The culs
tlvated orchard gave an average of 30
bushels more than sod orchard, and
this record covered a period of three
years; 1t was not taken at haphazand
and should be considered fairly indica-
tive.
"The next enemy of Importance was
found to be poor drainage. Young
trees very often do not show the Of
fects of surplus moisture in the soil
but invariably old trees developed val
rious types of diseases, unquestlonabl1
directly chargeable to the unfavorl
able soil condition. Where stiff, Inns
penetrable subsoil obtains, drainags
payA"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-10

"Ah" began the pen on the report
er's desk, II am mightier than the
sword"
"Oh. but look at me-" retorted the
editors blue pencil.
Huh! OF what use are you, pray?'
well, to make long story short"
Philadelphia Ledger
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-10

Conundrums for the Wise.
What black thing enlightens the
world? Ink.
Name something with two heads and
one body. A barrel.
Why is bread like the sun? Because
1t rises from the yeast.
II you were to ride donkey, what
fruit would you resemble? A pair.
What is that which is heightened by
being cut at both ends7 A ditch.
What coat is finished without but
tons and put on wet? A coat of paint.
Why can't King Edward be buried
In Scotland? Because he isn't dead.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-10

The annual fruit crop Of the United
States has value Of $132 200, 600 The
orchard fruits produced each year have
a value of $s4,0OO,OOO; small fruits,
$25.OOO,OOo; grapes $l4.OO0,OOO; and
citrus fruits, grown principally In Cali
fornia and Florida, $s,549, 900.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-10

"Have you ever made any effort to
persuade this trust promoter that his
methods were wrong?" said one anx-
ious citizen.
NO" answered the other, II spoke
to him about 1t, and he said that re-
form might pay dividends, but would
have to show m."-Washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-10
A Life Preserxer.

Toni tell you, old man, when Miss
Coldcash refused me was tempted to
throw myself out of the window.
Jack-Well, why didn't you?
Tom-Too high up. You see, we
were in the third story Mt the time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-10
Killing and pluckinR Fowl.,

1t Is well to make the bird fast for
- hours or more before 1t is killed,
In order that its crop and other organs
may be quite empty. The best way
to kill bird Is to sever the main ar.
terry in the roof of the mouth. When
this is done the bird quickly bleeds
to death. AS soon as cut 1t should b
hung head down, to allow the blood
to run out of the body. Immediately
after the bird is dead. and before tho
animal heat has left the body, tho
feathers should be plucked out, pains
being taken to remove all the pin
feathers and not to tear the skin.
The feathers come out more easily
II the carcass is put in boiling water
for few minutes; but this method.
although very common, Injuries the
wholesome look of the skin and, it 10
believed, makes the flesh decompose
more quickly. Dry picking is there
fore far preferable and should be in.
| sisted on.
II bird Is to be kept before using,
1t should be put In cool place to
drive out all the animal heat, which,
IL left In, might hasten decomposition.
Some poultry men put the plucked
birds into cold water, which serves the
double purpose OF cooling them and
Of making them look plumper. There
may be no objection to it II the water
Is clear and they are left in only a
| few minutes, but IL they are allowed
to soak until they swell beyond their
natural size, 1t is certainly fraudulent
and probably injurious. A still more
Objectionable way Of Pumping birds
is by blowing them out. This is bad
enough when a bellows is used, but
when, as is often the case, the dresser
blows direct from his mouth, 1t is dis
gushing and dangerous.-Farm and
| Home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-10

The swing was flying through the
air, as high MS ever it could climb.
Ali chung to the ropes and balanced
herself, fearless us a bird. Leaning
far back, with her little feet straight
out, as the rush of the swing carried
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-10

and beyond those, through cleft in
the uplands, there was divine
glimpse Of blue. Sometimes there
would be sail upon it, or wisp of
smoke. Still beyond all that there was
always the sky that encircled the
world, and the clouds that foated in
1t.
Every time the swing flew back I'M
der Rays vigorous pushing, Ali would
brace herself to try and remain at the
magic spot. But no; the glimpse was
always as fleeing as the foam on q
w8ve-crest.
II am wave" sang All. 81 am a
wave Of the blue sea out there. I
rush, like the glad water, down
through the hollows of air; and down
low all Is common and everyday. Ray
gives me push-that is the wind
pushing the sea-and fly forward in
great curve. go down, down; then
up, up again; and Just as think am
to break loose and sail Off into the sky,
the swing stops me. That is the un-
NStso". A'oSh, path all uiuSScu,
down, down; then up, up; and as l
climb can see farther and farther.
The world grows large, and suddenly
break into flying foam and leap
above the wave-crest. Then l see the
worlds rim.
There is something beyond, I
know. Something more, something
wonderful, something great and grand.
Some day shall 90 and find 1t, but
not in swing. The swing is just to
let me know that there Is something
to find. will so out and find-Life.
"Ray, you may let the Old Cat die"
The swing went slower, slower, till
at last 1t stopped.
Ray" said All. 81 have seen the
rim Of the world. Tomorrow let us
start very early in the mornin: and go
and find It."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-10
If In the sheep business for mutton,
select the breeds which grow rapidly
and mature early.

II ia Tue sueep business Tor mutton,
select the breeds which grow rapidly
and mature early.
The laying of soft-shelled eggs
sometimes result from overlooking and
sometimes from lack of shell material.
One Of the great secrets in poultry
raising is to get good laying strains
and keep them in good health and con-
dition.
Much Of the disease to which fowls
are afflicted may be traced for its orr
gin to neglect in not providing good
ventilation.
The following formula for corn is
recommended by ]. b. Sanborn, New
Hampshire's Intensive farmer: For an
acre, two pounds nitrate of coda, 300
pounds tankage, 100 pounds murlate
Of potash, 400 pounds Of ground phos-
phate of rock. This Is q liberal dress.
Ing intended for unmanured soil.
If the seed potatoes are scabby, they
should be treated with mixture of
one pint of formalin to thirty gallons
Of water. Sacks Of the seed potatoes
are suspended In this solution for an
hour and half. allowed to drain and
spread on the barn floor to dry.
That bone has great value rs a "a
ton for poultry, both for egg produc-
ton and for growth In chicks, is not a
matter Of dispute. The fact is general
~ recognized that in no other way can
eggs be produced more readily, or
growth made in young stock more
quickly than by the liberal use of cut
bone In the ration,
There Is one thing for the poultry
beginner to remember. Start with a
good standard bred fowl. Don't invest
cent in dunghills. They are worth
less. The thoroughbreds will cost a
few cents more to start with. There
the difference in expense ceases. They
occupy no more room, require no more
care. will eat no more than the mon.
grels. and when you sell them for
breeding or exhibiting OF their eggs
for Matching you'll find the balance
greatly In their favor.
Some horses will eat at all times
and consume any quantity Of food
without appearing to improve in con-
dition. although they may not be do.
ing much work. Horses differ. and
what is best for one may not give as
good results with others. Good groom
ing Is an important matter, but there
Is not. as rule, sufficient variety in
the food Of horses. While oats will
continue to be standard food for
horses yet small allowance of lin
seed meal and corn fodder will also
be relished and give excellent re-ults.
Hay and fodder will prove superior to
hay alone.
Those who have flower seeds to sow
would find the sowing of them under
glass satisfactory, should they have
the convenience for 1t. Many Of these
seeds are very fine. and when sown
outdoors. heavy rains and many other
things often interfere with their germi-
nation. When under glass 1t Is near
ly always ones own fault II a crop of
seedlings is NOT raised. Small boxes,
of depth Of three inches, with holes
In the bottom to let drain supertlu-
GUS water, are the best to use. The
soil should be fine, made so by sift-
ing, II necessary, so that when the
seedlings need transplanting each plant
can be lifted out without great disturb
ancs of the others.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-10

The Missouri Agricultural College
has shown that limited amount OF
corn fed with clover hay can be made
. very profitable ration for feeding
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-10

her forward; doubling down with the
backward motion-always slanting to
the wind, whichever way.
The cream of the journey was when,
at the end of the backward movement,
there came a rapturous pause. Just in
that instant was crowded whole life
time Of delight; for at that highest
point All could see out, away over the
rim of the world. 1t all lay before her;
first the neighborlng gardens, then the
far meadows. then the farther hills,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-10

she-How old do you think l ann
He-Really, can't say; but I'm sure
you don't look It
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-10
IMPROVED TAE MINT.
Heel Piece to Take Up the Shock Of the
Ball.

1t is now about 10 years since the
baseball catcher's mitt, as known to-
day, first made its appearance under
the name of Decker" In honor Of the
Philadelphia catcher Of that name who
devised this style of glove. In the In
terlm. 1t has grown larger. but has not
materially departed from the original
lines. A Massachusetts, inventor. how
ever, proposes TO modify 1t along what
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-10

That bone has great value us "a
ton for poultry. both for egg produc-
ton and for growth in chicks, is not a
matter Of dispute. The fact is general
" recognized that In no other way can
eggs be produced more readily, or
growth made in young stock more
quickly than by the liberal use Of cut
bone In the ration.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-10

Ing intended for unmanured soil.
II the seed potatoes are scabby, they
should be treated with mixture Of
one pint Of formalin to thirty gallons
OF water. Sacks Of the seed potatoes
are suspended In this solution for an
hour and half. allowed to drain and
spread on the barn floor to dry.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-10

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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-10

Much Of the disease to which fowls
are afflicted may be traced for its orr
gin to neglect in not providing good
ventilation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-10

The following formula for corn is
recommended by ]. b. Sanborn, New
Hampshire's intensive farmer: For an
acre, two pounds nitrate of soda, 300
pounds tankage, 100 pounds muriate
OF potash, 400 pounds Of ground phos-
phate OF rock. This Is liberal dress.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-10

LITTLE STORIES
AND INCIDENTS
That VIII Interest and
Entertain Young
Readers.

~ Il -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-10

The laying of soft-shelled eggs
sometimes result from overlooking and
sometimes from lack Of shell material.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-05-10

One Of the great secrets in poultry
raising is to get good laying strains
and keep them in good health and con-
dition,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-02
Spring and Its Influence,

If there is a city in the United States
or in the world, for that matter-which has
had better week of spring weather than
advance its claim or ever after hold its
peace. The clear skies, the warmth, the
budding of trees and flowers the sprouting
of grass. all have made the denizens of this
region feel at perfect peace with nature,
forgetting the trials of the winter, the long
cold nights and dreary days the bleakness
of the landscape. the discomforts of travel
with longings for the soft scents Of the
tkawed soil. Great projects are conceived
in these first days of the springtide. Man
feels like conqueror. a creator. His own
spirit is rejuvenated with the plants.
The first glimpse of the feathering of the
trees Is viewed with JOY that Is none the
less because this same spectacle has been
noted dozens. perhaps even scores, of times
before Memory is tickle to good purpose
II is in a constant state of pulsation. We
know during the winter that last summer
was intensely hot, for instance but we
forget the intense suffering of the dog days
and long to be transported to a region of
continual heat. We know in early March
that the tire Y and grass begin at such a
season to pG birth their first incomparably
fresh greenA fbut the recollection of last
srring does not diminish our pleasure in the
actual coming of the first signs
With the spring awaken the sporting in
Siincts. The muscles need exercising. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-02
Smoking,

Smoking is an expensive habit. OF course,
1t Is more or less ornamental, and some
mems toilets are not complete without a
cigar or cigarette poised gracefully and
jauntily between the lips. 1t is supposed to
aid facial expression. When a man has his
hat merrily cooked on one side Of his head, or
drawn toughly down over one eye, his face
flushed with rosy light reflected from
red necktie or suffused with cordial glow
from dalliance with beakers, bumpers and
wassail-bowis, there Is nothing that more
tremendously rounds out his makeup than
a cigar tilted upward.
But tobacco smoking is an expensive
habit Farmers cannot afford to cultivate
cabbages and turnip-tops for nothing; onion
skins have some value, and laborers who
gather jimpson weed and burdock are
worthy of their hire.
Imagination plays great part in smok-
ing. A man who would never think of CO.
ing into the pastures or the meadows for
refreshment will take a cylindrical bundle
of timothy or shredded shucks. set it afire,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-02
A Great Work Quickly Done.

In point of promptness in closing up its
business affairs, as in point of the COM
pleteness of Its preparations for the great
event of the 4th of March, the inaugural
committee of 1905 has scored a record
which is deserving of especial praise.
The announcement made in last even
fngs Star that General Wilson has closed
his headquarters and wound up -prac-
tically every detail of the Inauguration
work established a new mark which sue
cessivc committees will doubtless be
prompted in the future to emulate. 1t Is
always desirable that the affairs OF this
committee should be brought to finish as
speedily as Is compatible with good busi-
ness methods, and was to have been ex-
pected of a chairman who at every stage
of the work kept things briskly moving IN
advancement of the manifold details of the
Inaugural preparations. General Wilson's
achievement is notable and deserving of
the highest commendation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-02

and inhale the smoke without choking.
Smoking Is really stimulant to the mag
ination and the vision. in that with the aid
Of certain kinds Of smoke a man can see
things which at the moment are invisible
to non-smokers.
But speaking of the costliness of smoking.
here Is news dispatch which proves It:
MIDDLETOwN. N.Y-Because he used to-
bacco Richard M. Underhill of Highland,
Ulster county, lost valuable farm located
In Westchester county, which his aunt had
expected to leave him. The aunt was Mrs.
Emelie Underhill Burgess of Highland, the
well-known temperance worker and prest-
dent of the Ulster County Woman's Chris
tan Temperance Union. In her will Mrs.
Burgess said 1t was her expectation to have
given Underhill her farm in Westminster
county. but as he uses tobacco much
against my wishes he cannot have the
farm"
1t Is believed that this Westchester coun-
ty farm was ''fat farm''-that is, farm
on which something may be grown. 1t 10
only fair to Mr.. Underhill to say that If
that Westchester county farm is like some
farms not hundred miles from Washing
ton. nobody can blame him on business
grounds for using tobacco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-02
The President in Texas.

Seven years ago Theodore Roosevelt was
the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and
was filing the office with the strenuous
ness characteristic Of the man. With a
keen eye for public events and quick IN
telligence as to their meaning. he had been
following the Cuban question and had per-
suaded himself that war with Spain was
inevitable. He had not only declared his
Impressions in personal conversation, but
to the fullest extent possible for him mad
shaped his official course accordingly. He
had helped to get the navy into state or
preparedness. and the things under his su-
pervision were in good shape.
War came, and Mr.. Roosevelt announced
the purpose of taking the field in person.
Some of the warmest of his friends pro-
tested. They thought he would render bet
ter service to the government where he was.
He was familiar with the department work,
which would remain important, but as
soldier would have to learn the A, B, c
of the trade He saw his duty differently.
gave up his Office, tapped the drum for re-
cruits and the result was the Rough Riders.
The rest is history. and upon the whole an
unusual and picturesque story.
The soldier became as strenuous as the
civilian had ever been. He buckled down
to his work with tireleSS energy, learned
his own lesson, licked his regiment into
shape shouldered his way to the front In
the scramble for the fighting line, got away
with a portion of his men for Cuba. and
was in at the death at Santiago. Upon
his return home he put off his uniform, re-
turned to civil life. and has been honored
since with three great offices, the third, the
greatest in the gift of the American people,
and. as they think. the greatest that exists.
This Is a remarkable achievement within
the time recorded, and the performer has
only reached middle life. The young man
who but seven years ago quilted a subordi-
nate place in the Navy Department for a
lieutenant colonelcy In the army is now one
of the most powerful personages in the
world. The survivors OF his old command
very naturally. are preparing to give him
rousing reception. They are gathering in
a state where enthusiasm is unrestrained
and infectious 1t is going to be an inter-
esting and a memorable meeting. Texas
has elbow room and good cheer to spare
and the country, without regard to section
or party. will follow with the heartiest ap-
probation the details of an event which
though framed In one state appeals to the
pride and patriotism of all