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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12

it, but SO nearly We're our horses swept
from under us by the swift current Of
the stream and SO difficult was it for
them to gain a footing on the steep
embankment of slippery rocks on the
other side, that, i truth, thought we
would be lost. After much vancouver
ing and some desperate chances we
found shallower water, y little sand,
and triumphantly gained the other SIDE
sThen night came on, and over the
unknown road for distance that seem
ed interminablc we almost felt our
way" And lie laughed lightly at the
recollection. 'Gaston's lamentations
and curses of thy country, sweet, and
water running Off me in streams, damp
encd mine ardor SO that it was with
detection and rather heartlesS pleasure
that we beheld the first flicker of light
from Il window ahead of us on the
road. Reaching the house, or, rather,
cabin that it was. knocked loudly for
admittance. y querulous Old voice
babe me begone, cried feebly that there
was Il tavern for strangers mile down
the road, and that we had no manners
to disturb poor sick body ut that
time O night. So we continued on our
journey until we reached Il house with
signs Of life about it that proved to be
the tavern.
"a solemn visaged landlord received
us, took our order for good warm
supper, called n boy to take the horses,
and we entered.
How great distance to the May
land farmy l inquired as lie showed
US to a room
1.-THE Maryland farm:' lie repeated
IN stupid bewilderment. 4 ha' meier
heard Oh it.
Fool! Churl" exclaimed, my pa
thence exhausted by the long series of
discomforts. 'Ihou Invest mt Cragen-
stone and hath ne'er heard OF the May
land farmv
But this is the village of Stern
dorf,' he answered. .Cragenstone lieth
on t'other side of tie moun.ain, across
the forest. prithee, sir, tits IL long, to-
dious, roundabout journey from here
to there Margaret, in my surprise
and disappointment Mt his information
l could have run him through, SO des-
perate was l. The mans stolid, IN
sympathetic face and no better sugges-
ton to offer than that we abide there
until the ending of the storm mad
dened me, and, as though the fault of
the mistake We're his instead of mine,
babe the fellow begonc in my surliest
tones Twould weary thee, hearts love.
to tell thee ALL" he continued, with IL
slgh-'how the next day the storm
ragged. preventing our departure. and the
next and next; how took counsel re-
peatedly with the oilers about the tay-'
ern as to the eXpediency of our setting
forth and how they all assured me
gravely that 1t would be impossible to
ford the Skolvent stream. Then grew
listless and, to my surprise, seemed not
to care; had no appetite; mine eyes
sWeiled and smarted in my head. fol-
lowed by nausea and hot fever. Then,
dire calamity, was attacked with the
pest called measles, IL disease raging
IN every house in the village, and lay
Ill OF 1t for near IL fortnight, and, Mar.
garet, when l was strong enough and
safe of contagion to come to thee all
traces of the storm had passed. the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12
HANDSOME SHOULDERS.



The System by Which One Woman's
Figure Wns Transformed.
"There is Il society woman in Wash
iagton who publicly let 1t be known q
few Seasons ago that she desired n
handsome pair of shoulders. Il would
give anything in the world she said,
for handsome pair Of arms and
shoulders
when pressed to be specific she said
that she would give $1,000. And with
the bait Of $1,000 the shoulder special
lists went to work. They We're to make
her arms full and beautiful and her
shoulders broad and handsome. They
were also TO plump out her neck sufIi-
ciently to match her shoulders.
ut took long time, fully the three
months stipulated In the contract, but
at the end Of that time 1t was done.
The woman had n handsome neck and
a pair of lovely arms. Her shoulders
We're dreams. and evening after even
Ing they cleaned respondent In the
cabinet circle yelled only by n little
chiffon. They are too handsome to be
hidden,' said the woman proudly.
"The secret was all to be found In
massage, In applications OF cocoa but
ter, almond oil, cocoanut oil, creams
md plenty of rubbing. And there We're
dashes Of alcohol and hot water. The
neck was pumped out very beautifully
in that manner. To plump out thin
neck, n yellow neck and n neck that
is shapeless with sharp shoulders and
high shoulder blades begin with some
hot water. Let the skin be steamed,
but do not scald 1t. Of course Then
apply the oils and creams, alternating
them from day to duy. Work steadily
on the pores Of the skin, for 1t is
through them that the neck and arms
are pumped. Marian Martineau in
Commercial Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12
The Fit of the Corset.


Most women are careless about the
fit of the corset Why no one knows
unless it is that they expect to cover
up any deficiencies i'll this respect by
having the top clothes carefully fitted.
This is absurd reasoning, as to have a
good fit on the outside the foundation
positively nalst be irreplOachable. The
proper adjustment OF the corset is a
matter of Importance fully us great us
that of the correct selection of the
model. However wise the choice of
the make and,style OF co.set may have
boon, results will not be satisfactory
unless the fitting is made with the ut
most nicely. While many 7dressmakcrs
now recognize the ,influence,O the cor
set upon their work and not Il few of
them are SO well posted as to ke able
to give their customers accurate infor-
nation in regard to the best makes
and the correct model for different fig
ures, comparatively few of them give
adequate attention to the very impor-
tant question of fitting.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12
The Mattresses,

A stitch,in time Is never more to'the
point than in the case of mattresses.
Often we note that oi.c uf tiios lite
circular pieces of leather lias gone and
the thread connecting 1t Will its fell
low on the other side has broken.
With proper mattress needle 1t would
not take a minute to repair the dam
age, but If this be neglected soon an
other string will snap and then another
till the mattress is hopelessly out of
order and requires remaking by an ex-
pert good housewife keeps up"
her house. and in,doing SO, she will not
neglect to have by her the wherewith-
III to execute small repairs ,on the bed
ding. Any upholsterer will supply her
with mnttress needle and supply
of little rounds of leather for few
pennies.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12
NURSERY NOTES.

Don't try to make baby sit ND till
1t does so of its own accord. 1t will
do this without any teaching when It's
spine is strong enough.
The ordinary cold" In the child
should not be so lightly regarded, and
there should be special care for IL
longer time after the acute infectious
diseases.
When starchins the baby's gowns.
etc, the neck part should be free Of
starch. Many babies suffer from sore
nceks from 10 other cause than over.
siarchcl garments.
Never toss Il baby. Such treatment:
is injurious 10 the brain. AMI ,r:,ny an
;'tac': of convrls:ons is causel BY it..
Ge:i.le moYeE:cn: w and down is Il.
'!!Er,e:.t th..::,ss. GcI;s;''.,,; Il baby and liz
good fer h.5 DIGESTION.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12

A resourceful woman ironed her
gown with hot water bag. She was
making II short stay at large hotel,
and the only gown she had with her
suitable to wear to dinner she had put
on late in the afternoon, was caught In
shower with 1t, and hS the time she
reached the hotel, after crowded
street car experience. her gown was u
mass of unsightly wrinkles. She was
at her wits end, for guests We're lot
allowed in the Kitchen; therefore she
could not get a hot iron. She filed her
hot water bag with very hot water,
laid her dress on the bed and ironed 1t
In this way, making 1t look quite pre-
sentable.-Good Housekeeping.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12

Would you be well? Then control
your temper. Do you not know that
fits of passion, this giving way to the
worst that Is in you, do you not only
moral and mental, but actual physical
harm? Temper Invariably interfcres
with the process Of digestion. 1t carves
ugly lines on your face; 1t wears upon
the tissues and leaves you physically
and mentally exhausted as well as
morally weaker after each indulgence.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12

Sea water is complicated mixture
Of n great variety Of substances.
Roughly speaking, 1t consists of 0Gla
per cent of fresh water plus 31s per
cent Of mineral salts. Threc-fourths of
these salts are chloride Of sodium, or
common table salt, and the next largest
constituent Is chloride of magnesium.
After these come sulphate of magne-
SUM, sulphate of lime, sulphate Of pot
ash, bromide Of magnesium and carbo-
nate of lime. In addition to these sub
stances sea water contains minute
quantities of quite variety of .ele-
ments, including Iodine. phosphorus
and arsenic. 1t also contains some sill
yer, copper, zinc, nickel, cobalt, iron
and gold. There is said to be cents
worth Of gold in every pailful of sea
water, but US yet nobody has found
way to extract 1t. Copper and zinc are
found In some seaweeds, and certain
species Of coral is three-millionths sill
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12
Cosmetic Glove rn.te.

For cosmetic glove paste for red
hands get one ounce of powdered
myrrh, four ounces Of honey, two
ounces of yellow wax and six ounces
of rosewater. Melt the wax III dou-
BILE boiler, add the myrrh while hot,
beat thoroughly together and add the
honey and rosewater slowly. When
nearly cold add enough glycerin to
make n soft paste. Spread over the
hands before retiring and wear large
white cotton gloves. Battle the hands
with good soap and warm water be-
fore using the paste.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12

When airing bed, place two chairs
at the foot about two or three feet
away, then draw the bedclothes over
them, leaving the mattress bare, or, II
you prefer, place the bedding OH sep.
arate chairs. A certain very particular
housekeeper arranged two strong hooks
in every one of the bedrooms in incon.
spicuous corners opposite each other
and about five feet from the floor. In
the morning she stretched u line from
hook to hook and hung the bedding
over it to air for about two hours.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12

Imperfect circulation is often the
cause Of colorless cheeks. Be careful
to eat nourishing food, drink six or
seven glasses Of water during the day,
live in the open air rs much us posi-
BILE, breathe deeply and practice light
gymnastics. Do not use cosmetics on
the face, but battle 1t frequently.
Scrub 1t good with hot water and soap
at night and battle 1t with cold water
several times during the day. This
will tone up the skin and improve cir
culation,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12
stonew.ll Jackson. B.tt,..,

Stonewall Jackson's negro body serv-
ant knew before anybody else when u
battle was imminent. "The general
tells you. l suppose" said one of the
soldiers. "Lawd, no, sir! De gin'ral
nuvver tell me nothln'. l obsarvates de
'tention of de gln'ral dis way: Co'sc he
prays Jest like we all mornln' an night,
but when he gifts up two, three times In
night to pray den rubs my eyes an
gifts up. too, an packs de haversack,
case done fine out dere's gwine to be
old boy to pay right away."-From
Mrs. Roger A. Pryor's "Reminiscen-
caaN
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
MSs8 IS 1gey -DNSAN s q
|sss! Is WORLD q
-4aZ ,z3AR7
MISS NErTlE PAYNE.
c Is the Only Police Desk Sergeant
In the Country


she Is the Only Police Desk Sergeant
In the Country.
Miss Netie Payne of Butler, Pa, is
engaged in an occupation which, so far
as known. is not followed by any other
young woman in the country. She is
desk sergeant on the police force in
TINT city. Miss Payne does not wear a
uniform.
For several hours each night Miss
Payne is in entire charge of the force.
Seated at Il desk in headquarters from
1 p. III. to u. M, she receives the
hourly telephone reports Of the patrol
men as they go over their beats and
marks the time of the calls.
Simultaneous with the appearance of
Miss Payne rs sergeant a new police
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12
and bowling Of a dog-lohg, loud ma,

and bowling Of Il dog long, loud una,
to the superstitious, ominous howls-
but Margaret and La Fabienne, entire
~ engrossed in each other, talked on
happily, unheeding aught but the sound
of their own voices and the joy of be-
ing together
AN so thou hadst the fever with
no hands but those of strangers to
tend thee?" Margaret was saying sor-
rowfully. Tell me, Godfrey, more
fully of thy miserable experiences"
"'TwOuld but pain thee, sweet"
"Nay, | would hear the fullest ac-
count" Margaret insisted. Thou
and good Castor came to house
where there was Il maid-continue,
dear Godfrey"
Much blame do take to myself for
my carelessness. hearts love-" La Fa-
bienne replied. "but for the nonce my
anxiety to be with thee put caution and
heedfulness out of my mind. AS was
telling thee we came safely to house
below the fork in the mountain where
the two roads lead in opposite direc-
tons. At first methought to continue
our way on the detilc winding upward
to our right, but, glancing at the two
dark, craggy roads, difficult Of ascent
and steep, and realizing what dire
mishap 1t would be to wcnd our way
on the wrong one, asked for right d.
rection from maid Mt the cottage. Eli
Their from ignorance or desire for mis-
chief she said that Cragenstone lay at
the end of the road leading to the left.
So, trusting absolutely to her knowl-
edge of the country hereabout, we
Jared forth on our Journey"
can did thou meet no person to tell
thee of thine error?" Margaret inquir.
ed, with gentle sympathy.
Marry! Not one soul except poor
lad of vacant mind who mouthed and
Chartered Mt us as we passed. he re.
piled. Soon the drilling dampness
changed to steady rain that fell harder
and heavier as we progressed, until at
last 1t came down in great sheets of
water, binding our vision, washing
rocks and gravel down the rough and
dangerous path and almost sweeping
our horses off their feet. Such an awfu
mountain storm, such cloudbursts, we
had ne'er seen in France. Brave Gas
ton was struck with terror, declared
we would be lost and cntrcated me Il
turn our horses heads. but l, disregard
ing him, pressed forward. knowing thai
thou welt expecting me. and myself
SETTLING with lmpatience to hold the,
IN mine arms"
He paused a moment, looking intent
ly from his high place into the darl
valley below him, Margaret's upturnet
face regarding his with anxious inter
est.
"What then. Godfrey:"
"Soon We came upon Il stream tina
ran bubbling and foaming across ou
path. With many round oaths from
CASTOR and some sharp imprecation.
| frOm-mySelf we cOntriyel to get acrOS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12
Kitchen shelves.

One Of the greatest convenicnces In
the modern kitchen Is the number of
shelves made like the leaves of an old
fashioned table, which hang fat
against the wall when not In use, but
are held up by bracket covered with
white oilcloth tackled on by brass head
ed tacks. They are invaluable when
extra cooking and serving have to be
done.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12
CHAPTER X.

YUST out of the forest on q fiat
rock that topped rising emf
nence of land stood Margaret
Maryland by the side of her
lover, who, taller than she, bent his
dark eyes softly upon her face, reflect
Ing in them the happiness shining so
brightly in her own. Twilight had now
Withdrawn Its last gray shadows
from the EARTH and night, warm, black
land clear, with soft breezes stirring
and the air heavy with the sweet red
olence Of wild flowers, fell on the
mountain gently. Gradually the stars
came out, first one ut time, timidly;
then, as If gathering courage from add
ell numbers, they shone forth rapidly
until the black arch of the heavens
was spectacle Of dazzling brilliance.
Margaret. with happy confidence,
stood close to her lover, who, with one
arm thrown about her. stroked her
soft hair caressingiy. The stars with
ADDED luster sparkled in cheerful IA
dance. the breeze grew fninter, then
died away. and the hour was one of
intense peacefulness. Suddenly from
the direction Of the village came tho
loud. unearthly sounds of the baying
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12
4 Dainty Table.

Even slender purses can afford the
luxury of Il few flowers for the table
In the season of flowers, and no table
should be without them. A Towering
plant may he substituted for cut flow
'crs acceptably: but, whether plant or
flower be used. only those without
heavy odors should be chosen. 1t is
wonderful how pretty and tasteful a
table may be made with the plainest
table service IL the cloth is well laun-
dered, each article arranged with care
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12
Edible Birds. Nest,

The nests eaten by eastern people
are made by birds of the swift tribe.
which are remarkable for the character
of their saliva. This, being extremely
sticky, quickly sets into n substance
resembling gelatin. of which their edi-
BILE nests are made. In shape these
resemble half saucer and are usually
to he found in caves, attached to rocks.
They have no particular taste, but
serve as basis for thick. clear soup,
to which various fiavorlngs may be
added at pleasure.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12
Chang. your Hair Parting.

Hair nearly always begins to fall
from one of two places-at the temples
and where it Is parted. If new part
ing be given, the old one will be af-
forded a chance of recovering itself,
provided, Of course, that proper meas
ures be employed. The chief reason
for hair falling out where 1t is parted
seems to be the strain that is brought
to bear by comb and brush.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12
RAILROAD
Time Ca rds.
Manchester 4 Oneida Ry.
TjME TARLe.


Train No.2 leaves Manchester at 6.i5a. nj. ar.
rlves al oneida Of 6:cb a. m. Connecte
Returning leaves Oneida at $40 a. m
arrives at Manchester at sos ~ m
Train No. 4. leaves Manchester at 7;ib q. m
arrives at Oneida ut 7:45 O.. M, con
meets with east bound q. g. w. No
9. Returning leaves Oneida at 7;H
A.m., arrives at Manchester At 6.M
am. =, -
Train No. 0. leaves Manchester ut S:46 y. M. ar.
rives at Oneida at 1924 a. IN. Con
necIs with the north bound e. Nj 1 =
st. r., No. 20. Returning leayes
Oneida at 1928, arrives NJ Manchester
at9:b0 q. m. -.
Train No. 8, leaves Manchester NJ -, 0 d. NJ ar.
riyes at Oneida at $3.50 u. m. con.
meets with q. e. W.. No. 4 east
bound. and No. o, west bound Re-
turning leaves Oneida at 8:29 p M.
arrives Ut Manchester at 3:45 M.
Train No 10, leaves Manchester at 4:45 p. m.
arrives at Oneida at SID p. m. Con-
meets with south bound o. M & ST.
p, No. u. Returning leaves Oneida
q: 5:e5 y. M, arrives At Manchester
b:45 m. "a
I'LL. KnLSEY,
Gen. Traffic Manager.
Through tickets for sale at Manchester 10 All
points In North America. 80 n
TRAINS WILL STOP ONLY At
BelknAps Crossing. Platform at Quaker Mill
switch. Franklin Street Crossing, Sly's Cross
Ing. Miller's Crossing, Twin Crossing. West
brooks Crossing -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12
The Wooden Pie Plate.

The wooden pie plate is something
that cooks are enthusiastic over. The
pie is baked in it in the ordinary fash
ion and absorbs the grease while leay-
Ing the crust light and porous. The
pie bakes perfectly on the bottom.
When done, 1t Is slipped from the
plate. which is then burned, to help
bake another one, perhaps.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12

Formic acid has been used for long
time by the Matabele natives in AZ
rica as cure for malaria and aguc.
1t Is taken by them In the form OF spi-
ders. These insects contain large
proportion of formic acid. A traveller
In Africa says that meal or two Of
spiders cured him permanently of an
attack Of ague.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12
A LONGING ROOM.
Clever Way to Utilize supernuous
Small ADaetment

On the first floor of many houses
there is an unnecessary little room.
called through courtesy den, libra
ry or II reception room. AS n matter Of
fact 1t is without purpose, and have
never yet been able to understand why
an architect should add this superflu-
GUS touch, but since the room is there
1t must be considered fittingly furnish
ed. This little room can. well be done
III bamboo. suggests Vogue. Procure
the kind of curtains that are used on
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12

Nothing acts OH iron rust in cloth so
quickly rs lemon juice and salt Be
sure that the material is well wet with
the lemon and completely cover the
spot with salt. After reasonable ex
posture to strong sunlight not trace
of the rust will remain.
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$1b 70 To Denver and Return -.
ME- O., to National Encamp-
meut nj n ID

August sO:h to September 4tb, 1905
Return limit Sept. 4th 10 Sept. 18Th,
except by deposlting ticket with Joint
Agent at Denver, Colorado Springs
Pueblo or Cheyenne, not later than
Sept. 18th and by paying SO cents sd.
dittonal at time of deposit, an extern.
tion Of limit to Oct. may be oh
tanned. j. il. Kelsey
SS-Sw Traffic Mgr.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12

A sick person will sometimes eat
water toast when other food Is re-
pugnant. Toast bread crisply and dip
just for second in boiling sailed wa
ter. Remove instantly to a hot dish,
butter lightly and serve.
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LESS TuAN ONE FARE.
SUMMER EXCURSION RATES

SUMMER EXCURSION RATES
Via the M. u .. to Summer Tour 4
Points, North, East, South and We +
Commencing June 1st and conf nm.
ing daily thereafter until Septem0 > IN
1893, the M. and Oneida Hy. " viii
sell round trip summer toutat ticksts
good to return until Oct0ket 3ist a.
greatly reduced rates with atop over
privileges on nearly all fOslp. For fur
Their information call on q address, Inc
undersigned at Mancheye, Iowa.
j. l.. Kelsey,
TrsflicM
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12

If tablecloths or napkins are marked
with embroidered letters iron that por-
ton first and ON the wrong side and do
not iron the embroidery on the right
side.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12

A strong unsweetened lemonade TAX.
en- before breakfast will prevent and
cure bilious attack.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12

A plain woman can often carry all
before her. If she achieves style. she
ls apt to leave an ordinarily pretty
woman miles behind.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-07-12

and order and there is added the trans.
forming touch Of bunch of bloom.
Even knot of field daisies sets a seal
of refinement upon tablc-which is not
TO be disputed.