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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12
widows.

Widtws exist in all countries. thus
counte-balancing the matrimonial de-
cadence which might otherwise result
from tAuid men. Widows are c.inging
by ten 2erament and attach themselves
readily to any object that cant help
itself. 1t is generally considered un-
lucky 10 meet n widow on dnlk piaz-
"a by she light of the moon. La many
countries to he kissed by n widow
means endless trouble. WtdoSs are
frequently accompanied by children.
whose number is constantly liable to
Increase. They roam at large over
the prt,cipal sections. and no man is
safe Wen they are near. All tie per-
feet meg now dead have married wild
ows, THIS forming a continuous con-
trast to the miserable speclmens who
still livts 1t has been said Beware of
Widows but this is unnecessary. for
no man can really help himself life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12

sBunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress" Is the
most famous and of Its class incom-
parably the best English book ever
written in prison. Bunyan was u pris-
oner in Bedford Jail from 1GG0 to 1872
and in addition to his immortal allie
CORY wrote Grace Astounding and
"The Holy City" during those twelve
years. Raleigh, who was prisoner in
the tower, 16O3-14. occupied seven
years of his captivity in writing his
History OF tile World" 1.-THE Kings
QUAR-" long and romantic love poem,
was written by James l. of Scotland
when in prison at Windsor castle in
l423. Smollett, during his three months
detention in the Kings Bench prison
for libel, wrote ''rhe Adventures of
'SF, Launcelot Graves" and during Il
sihiilar experience at Newgate in 1903
Defoe wrote a collection of Casual
ties and Disasters"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12
No,hinr New Under the sun,


remember the surprise with which
heard n cornet solo first recorded and
then reproduced by Scott geapho-
phone, '.he construction of which. if
am not mistaken, amtedated the birth
of Edison. The record was made upon
sheet of tin foil wrapped around Il
brass cylinder which was actuated by
means pf weight. Il train of wheels
and Il G,ltteriiy regulator. In thl; con-
nectlon to show the antiquity If the
germs # another molers invention
one day when looking through tie files
of the Journal des Suvaus l came
across t1e account of n micllilte~w which
was presented to the Academy &c Sci
ences a. Paris somewhere ar)utl the
early years of the eighteenth century.
This machine was nothing osse but IL
typewriter: the description VA. very
summary. but remember that * had
individual type bars. the keys of which
were made of ivory. 1t WAS thb work
of NJ. .eroy of Versailles. whs was
styled Horlogeur du Roy. the relgning
king Icing Louis N1V.-AIfrea Sang
In Eng imeering Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12

The SCR 2 looked like Il piece Of dark
gray geatitc. 1t was n foot laAs and
several inches thick. Lifted, i: bent
this way and that, like rubber. 1T Is
itacoluhlite or flexible sandstone said
the owl,tr. ut is found in California.
Georgia and several other states. Be
sides beading, it will stretch. Look Mt
IL closely ana You will see thai it is
formedsai Il. humber of small biects Of
stone:o various tintstall davetuiicd. TO-
gether loosely, so as o.aHows of asliglt
This movemrnt is what
causes tie stone to bend. See how it
bends: Like rubber precisely, et? But
if I bed 1t too far it will break"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12
Maps nnd the Health.

Prolonged "forty winks' during the
day are severely condemned by many
doctors. on the ground that they affect
ones regular sleep. Scientists have
found that in the ordinary course In
the human being there is the greatest
vitality between 10 n. III. and . p. IN.
and the least between . o'clock and 6
o'clock In the morning. Long sleeps
during the day interfere with this or
der Of nature and sometimes affect va
rious organs, causing headache. The
nap of forty winks. but only forty,
proves refreshing to many because II
is too short to have any injurious con
sequences.-London Telegraph.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12
Distinguished by Movements.

Observant and far sighted persons
distinguish at great distances Il man
from n woman. not by dress, face or
figure. but by movements. The mo-
lions of the most graceful of men are
ungainly Wien compared with the sinu-
Gus lines that most women instinctive!y
assume. 1t often happens that single
motion of a distant figure, and especial
~ motion of the arms above the head,
will instantly determine for trained
observer the sex of the persons If'any
one doubts this let him note the awk-
ward, windmili-li.:e performance of a
man arranging hi; hair ana the grace
full curves and deft touche, with which
woman accomplishes the same thing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12
EARLvILLE,

Died at his home in this city
Wednesday night, Dec. 5, Benona
Pierce aged ~ years. Mr.. Pierce
was one of the Oldest residents of
Earlville and was loved by all who
knew him. For ma ny weeks he had
been patient sufferer from Necros-
is, all that loving hands could do
did not lessen the pain and on We'd
nesday night he was called to the
place where pain is unknown. He
leaves to mourn his death his Wild
ow, four daughters, Blanche and
Winnie at home, Mrs. Ed Strick-
land Of Almoral, and Mrs. e. Gran
dali of Oelwein, and two sons Frank
and Fred Of Ehler, Iowa. The fu-
neral was held from the Congrega-
tional church Friday afternoon Rev.
+ H. Keller Of Colesburg, speaking
words of comfort to the sorrowing
family who have the sympathy of
many friends in their bereavement.
Interment in Fairview cemetery.
Miss Eliza Thibadeau is lying
seriously i'll at the home of Frank
Baker.
DR.. and Mrs. Douglas entertain
the Delaware County Medical AS
ISOLATION at their home on Tuesday
of this week.
II G. Millen of Marion, returned
to that place Monday morning after
a short visit with relatives.
The music recital at the home Of
Mrs. Binning given by the pupils Of
Miss Florence Limback was well at
tended and the participants all did
we'll.
Miss Randall and Miss Bird and
Mrs. Lester Powell of Delaware, at.
tended the recital at Mrs. Binning's
Saturday.
Mrs. j. w. Malvin and children
Of Dyersville spent Sunday at the
home Of Mrs. Il. Cousins.
| Mrs. Carpenter OF Farley, arrived
Monday to spend the winter with
her sister, Mrs. Cloud.
The ball and banquet given
Thursday evening by the |. o. O. r
and Rebecca lodges was we'll attend
ed and success in every particular
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12
Impressive Evidence.

The constable is an observant man,
and his observation had its reward at
Marlborough street one morning. 1t
was the case of hanson driver who
had run into n four wheeler, and the
constable maintained in the witness
box that the hanson driver was drunk.
There was bit of dispute" said
the driver and the constable admit
ted as much. "You was n bit doubtful
about me bein' drunk, wasn't you
now?' continued the driver solemnly.
II was, just bit" said the constable
stolidly, until saw you taking down
your own number on your coat sleeve"
London Standard.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12
A Sharp Shod Horse in
20 Minutes
NO TINE los stIs2a ALWAYS
Never-slip Horsehoes and Cslks.
n. @. L0veLAOE.
First door north of Young & Doty.
FOR SALE,
THIS YEAR 1T is The
REGISTER and LEADER

The tremendous growth in the
circulation of the Des Moines Daily
Register and Leader during the
past year is not surprising to judges
OF a good newspaper. The Regis
ter and Leader is first and last an
Iowa newspaper for Iowa people.
More Iowa news than any other
paper. Will print the best and
most complete reports Of state legis-
lature. Full Associated Press re-
ports. Unexcelled market and
sporting news pages. "Ding's''
cartoons are a daily feature. A.
clean and reliable newspaper for
every Iowa home.
Both the daily Register and Lea
der and the Manchester Democrat
will be sent by mail to any address
one year for $3.50.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12
coLEsBURG.

Christmas is coming. The men,
bers of the NJ. Z. Sunday School are
preparing for an entertainment on
Nmas eve.
Harvey and Mrs. w. II. Strader
returned to their home at st. Paul
Thursday, having spent Thanks
giving week with friends here.
Mic Burlage and wi Of Dyersville
were over Sunday visitors at J. b.
Moreland's
Mrs. Ryan Of Elkader, who is here
to spend the winter with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Will Adams, is quite sick
at this writing and under the care
of DIR. Wilson.
Mesdames Sidney Walker and Ed
Hodges went to Dubuque last Satur-
day, remaining with friends until
Monday.
Supt. L. D. Joseph of Manchester
visited our schools one day last
week. He found them doing good
and efficient work.
The Epworth students-Howard
.Dittmer, Marie Grimes, Lizzie and
Gusta Craig, returned to their school
duties Monday.
Rev b. q. Brandenberg is look
ing after his land near Bonesteel, S
D, where his wife's parents reside
On Saturday Mrs Brandenberg re-
ceived the sad news Of her mothers
critical illness. She is suffering
from bronchitis and is not expected
to live.
James Prentice had his foot quite
badly bruised Saturday while work.
ing in his sawmill on Waymtn. lie
was handling heavy plank, when
it slipped, the edge of it striking
Ills foot. He will be off duty for a
while.
Tom Hooks team ran away Satur-
day morning. while his daughter
was driving to town The girl was
thrown out and quite badly bruised,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12
MASON VILE.

Mr.. Eincher of Earlyille, is the
guest Of his son, Louis, and family
this week.
+ Mrs. M. A. Hogan and son James.
departed for their home in West
.phalia, Kansas, Thursday after an
extended visit with relatives here.
Mrs. Della Larkins accompanied
them to their home where she in
tends to spend the winter.
Misses Katie and Ola McKeever
we're Manchester callers Saturday
Tom McCool spent last week at
his home here.
Miss Mayme Cummings of Monti,
is the guest of James Cummings
and family north of town.
Mrs. R. Heinnig and daughter
Della, were Manchester callers Tues
day.
Father Aurtaugh was passen-
ger to Waterloo Monday.
The bazaar given by the Ladies
Aid Of the M E. church was a sue
cess socially and financially.
Mrs J. j. Reiger departed We'd
nesday for Dubuque, where she in
tends to undergo an operation for
appendicitis in the near future.
A. I. Bishop Of this place and
Stella A. Delano Of, Prairie Town
ship were united in marriage at the
NJ. E. parsonage in Manchester last
Wednesday morning, Rev. J. F..
Wagner performing the ceremony.
They will reside on the grooms farm
north of town.
Mr.. Maroney was a guest Of his
son, Maurice. and family.
Mrs. 0. Hagen spent Thanksgiv-
ing at Dubuque with relatives.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12

In Turkey there Is great consump-
ton Of the milk Of the buffalo. the
common COW, the goat and the eve,
but it is hardly ever used in natural
state. According to paper read at
the London Academy of Medicine, the
milk is considerably reduced. After
slow cooling the milk is treated with a
fcrrnent taken from the previous days
supply. In n few hours curd forms,
which is called yaghoun. The prepa-
ration Is preferred to milk. and 1t las
Il pleasant, clean, acid taste and is of
course nutritious.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12
His snecinltiek.

Car. .a.h Spencer OF the Church army
once as:eel n convict what h. did for
liy NJ when lie left prison Well,
in sjrini: does a iii Q, pea picking
and In summer does II. bit o. fruit
picking and in tue autumn ! does II
bit o Tsp picking, Yes" sslf the
cartain, "and wha; Go sou 10 ii the
winter: We'll. n,iste,.. 1 .pss as
well be bone t WIZ, ser. In the winter
I doa; bit o l:,c'sf'. pickins.f Cap
tain s..ncar net .i;es. .Ansi what
h:.;pn;.a Il. X roaHie, rei lie.l.
WIZ, ] - al toa8 4 hit q
akum - - III News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12
Calumet.

Calumet" supposed to be an Indian
word meaning pipe of peace" was
wholly unknown among the savages.
1t is Norman and signifies Nh general n
pipe. The pipe of peace was ga
nowdaoe" among the Iroquois and a
"poagun" among some other tribes.
Tile Algonquins called it "poagan," the
Winnebagoes "tahneehoo" and the Da-
cotahs "chaindonhoopa."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12

Artists Friendly dear Harold, 1
like your picture very much. only l
fancy the original doesn't look quite so
red MS you have painted him. He
hasn't ruddy complexion; quite the
reverse. Impressionist Artist-NNho on
earth are you talking about? Artists
Friend-Why, your uncle, of course
Impressionist Artist-Gracious. man,
but that isn't my uncle. It's sunset!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12
though fortunately no bones were

though fortunately no bones were
broken.
MIR. and Mrs. j. G. Hosier have
moved to Edgewood.
The M. e. church fair was held
Saturday and was a great success in
every way. The proceeds from the
sales. dinner and supper were about
Sll5, with some money yet to be
paid in and some goods yet to be
disposed of. The ladies feel very
grateful to their friends for the
liberal donations and patronage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12

William Black, the novelist, in his
"reminiscences of Carlyle, reports him
as saying: "There's that man Disraeli
They tell me lie is good speaker.
Perhaps do not know what good
speaker is. But read a speech of his
that he delivered in Glasgow n year or
two ago. and 1t appeared to me the
greatest jargon of nonsense that ever
got into any poor creatures head"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12
Notice of Final Report.
STATE OF IOWA. pelavare coun,v-s,

STATE OF IOWA, Delaware County,-SS.
In lstrict Court. December Term, 1905.
In the matter OF the Estate Of Jacob Miller,
deceased. to Mary A. Miller. widow. and Mary
Miller Howe, John "a. Miller, Katie A. NIL
Ter, and Francis g. Miller. heirs at law Of Jacob
Miller. deceased:
You are hereby notified that on or before the
sth day OF December. 1905 there will be filed In
The office Of the Clerk Of the District Court Of
Delaware County. Iowa. the Final Report Of
Francis Miller. Administrator Of the estate OF
will be made at the regular December 1905. term
q said Court for the approval Of said report
and the final discharge OF Said administrator
hearing ar d disposition on some day Of said term
Court, which commences at the Court House Al
Manchester Iowa. on the 10th day OF DeceIn-
Der. 1906 FRANCIS G. MILIER
by Bronson, Carr Il Sons. administrator
51.3wk ATTORNEYS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12

A tree that is n freak of nature is
the Asiatic star tree. 1t grows sixty
to eighty feet tall, and for height Of
about forty feet the trunk is wholly
bare From that point there spring q
number of tangled limbs. which shoot
out clusters of long pointed leaves. and
these. grouped together. emit Mt night
n phasphorascent light.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12
Notice OF Final Report and Of, Contem-
plated Deposit.
In the District Court Of Iowa in and for Della
ware County.

In the District Court Ct Iowa In and for Della
ware County
OF james Mclaughlin, }poft and Ofeontcn,-
Deceased. plated deposit
To the heirs at law of James Mclaughlin
deceased. AMI all others wbOm 1t may concern:
NOTICE Is hereby given that on or b. fore the
both day Of December. 1865. thers will be filed
IN tho onc. Of the clerk Of said court. the final
report ci the undersigned. us administra' or f
the estate tf SAIL deceased anu praying that ie
be lima ~ discharged, and his b0ldsmen re-
leased
You are further noliHe that on the said 10th
lay q % cembe., the undersi. ned admtnlstra-
tor all pay Int the hands Of the clerk OF tile
district court I the benefit # the unknown
h.i-s' { 81, James Nc aug lin, dec ased, II /,
mount Of money remaining efter paying m
charges pgain the said estate.
You are furtlierrOtfed that TIL, ,arln. o
said report will be brought on before tie court
on tle til day Of December. 1906 nfas soon
thers iter rs the ,ame car be hoard; and that
unlefs objections are made to said report. the
same will be approved and said executor and his
bondsmen will be rele sed.
Bronson Carr T. Sons, J.I. O'MEARA,
btlw Attys. for Estate. Administrator.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12

The Professor-Now, suppose YOU had
been called to see a patient With hys
terics, some one, for instance. who had
started laughing and found it impossi-
BILE to stop, what would you do? Doc
tor-Amputate his funny bone.-Illus-
trated Bits.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12
PUBLIC SALE!

Having quit farming the undersigned
vii sell at tile Auction at his farm
no les east anG miles north of Man
chester and 3 miles west of Oneida, on
Thursday, December 20, 1000,
sale 10 commence at 10 o'clock q. m. the
following prOpert.:
head of horses
black mare. roam mare, four-year-
DID roam gelding, sired by Percival'e
horse, good driver and worker, three
year-old black mare.
Is head of cattle.
2 mich cows, two fresh ard the bal
ance fresh soon, steer and three heif-
IlOgp.
3 registered Jersey red bears, 9 regis
tered Jersey red sows, few shoats
Grain and Hay.
$500 to 300 bushels corn, 500 bu. oats.
90 shocks of corn, 40 tons of ensilage,
y to tons OF hay In barr.
Machinery, ETC.,
Champion binder good as new, Rock
lslar hay loader, John Deere riding
GLOW, Diamond riding plow, 2 Fuller 4
Johnson riding corn plows. new; three
section harrow, pair bob sleds. new;
lumber wagons, truck wagon, disc har-
row, Gorham seeder, Blackjack corn
planter, two top bnggiea, one new; open
buggy, II foot shoe drill, new; 2 fan
ming mills, one Q Chatham with "a
selves and ba9elng attachment; corn
sheller, Grain King feed grinder, three
Gets work harness, one single harness
2 pair nets, hay rope, milk rack and
springs. posts. wire, milk cans, grind
stone, 2 stands bees and other articles
too numero 8 to mention.
Terms: On sums of $1,000 and I'M
der, cash; on sums over $40 one years
time will be given on bsnkable notes
hearing 8 per cent interest.
II. A. DOolittle, g. ii. BUNKER.
Auctioneer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12
Secretary Wilson's Report.

There are some very interesting
facts and figures in the annual re-
port of Secretary Wilson, recently
forwarded to President Roosevelt. 1t
shows that the prosperity of the
agricultural sections continues to in
crease.
Taken at that point in produc-
tion," says Secretary Wilson, "at
which they acquire commercial value,
the farm products Of the year, esti-
mated for every detail presented by
the census, have farm value OF
1894, 100000. This is 4S5,OOO,-
600 above the value of 1905, $685.
100000 above 1904, $4,000, 900
above 1903, and S2,O77, 100000
above the census for 1899 The
value Of farm products of 1906 was
S per cent greater than that of 1905,
10 per cent over 1904. Is per cent
over 1903, and Al per cent over
1899"
Crops so large as to be beyond
any rational, comprehension" he
continues, "have strained the freight
carrying ability Of railroads. Direct
ly and Indirectly the farmer has set
up. a demand for iron and steel that
has exceeded the productive power
Of the chief producer among nations
His contribution to the supply of
loan capital has been beyond calcu-
1ation aid recalls the fact that the
depression in the loan and invest
ment market of 1903 was cl h
away by the following crop.
while, the farmer has been a g r.
GUS consumer and has given pei pr
full support to the market Of !hein
dustrial producer, to the trade of the
merchant and to the wages Of the
working man.
GAINS IN SHORT CROPS.
ION the side ofgrains over 1905, !"
he says, two short crops are con-
spicuous. Hay leads, with a
gain Of perhaps $4,000, 600 ill value,
and the oat crop is second, with a
gain Of possibly $l4,OOO,O00. Barley
and cotton seed each promise gain
of s$lO,00O.00O, beet sugar $1,000
ODO, tobacco $2,OO0,O00 or more and
hops $l,0O0,OOO. Against these
gains are the losses of three abund
ant crops $60,O0O.000, more or
less, for wheat and $l0,OO0,O00 each
for corn and potatoes Tho loss OF
rye and cane sugar may be about
half Ia million dollars each, il any
thing. While the value of all
cereals dropped about S40,OOO,O0O
below the total of 1905, the number
Of bushels for 1906. which was A..
6sS, 600. 600, was l2O,O0O,O 1000 bushels
above the yield Of 1903
The estimate of the value of the
chief crops of the country is as fol-
lows:
o,rn 81 .OOo. ooO. coo Beet sugara.ssl oH or
Wheat s 40 6 SSo SSS sIaxseed ~ 90 az
P Psss issSSSoo rye. 900
Hurley .... 65.O0O.0o0 Hops .......,... 7.MO,OOO
IaDa Co. 5j.O0o.d0o 0''S
"On the whole, crop values have
b zen neither notably high nor low
i'll comparison with recent years,
but the crops are 80 many in number
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12
DISTRIBUTION OF FISH

Mr., Lincoln presents a table show
ing that the Iowa fish car travelled
2,949 miles during the year 1905
and that he estimates that l25,OOO
fish were distributed to the follow
ing places: Waucoma in the Tur-
key river; Riceville, in the Wapsie;
Marsha ltown, in Lake Dewey; Ell
dora, in the Iowa river; Spirit Lake,
in the lake; Marion, in Indian creek;
and Cedar Rapids, in the Cedar riy-
er. These fish consisted OF bass,
pike, pickerel, croppie, perch, sun
fish, catfish, etc, and are Of the size
that will take care Of themselves
after being placed in the different
streams and lakes, while majority
will spawn and reproduce the next
season.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12

"What do you think Of my daughter's
execution on the piano"
Good name for it, for she certainly
does murder the time" = Baltimore
American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12
supt. R. s.. johnson comphmented.

George A. Lincoln, state fish and
game warden, made public his an
nual report last week, in which he
speaks Of Mr. Johnson and the gov
eminent hatchery as follows:
In connection with this distribu-
tion of fish, l dssire to call your at
tention to the great work done by
the United States Fish commission,
under the direction of R s. Johnson,
superintendent Of the government
hatchery at Manchester. The many
requests OF other citizens of the
state for fish, both for the public
waters of the state and ponds and
lakes owned by private parties, have
been carefully attended to and
thanks are due him."
The report OF Mr.. johnson to Mr..
Lincoln, which is given place in
the appendix, shows that fish we're
placed during 1905 as follows:
Rainbow trout, fry, 100000;
Rainbow trout, yearlings, $4,000
Rainbow trout, adults, 240,
Brook trout, yearling. 25,SOO,
Pike perch, fry, 100000,
Croppies, 1900,
Lake trout, adults, 1872,
Steelhead trout, adults, 1865,
Ring perch, adults, 1865,
Small mouth black bass, $50,
Large mouth black bass, S,44O,
Catfish, $3.50
Rock bass, l,225,
Pike, $500
In his report, Mr.. Lincoln makes
a strong plea for resident hunters
license. He submits reasons why
such a law should be passed and a
greater portion Of his report is in
connection with that matter.
IN OTHER STATES.
Mr.. Lincoln shows that a resident
licence law is effective in the follow
ing states and that the amount plac-
ed opposite each one is the amount
,,o.eol L., -,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-12-12

that losses meet gains, and the crops
have been on such high price level
in the general average that they
have raised the total crop value
somewhat above 1905 and the high
preceding years. To reach a still
higher point in this extraordinary
series of high annual values than
had been touched before is an
achievementth that deserves attention"
NEW RECORD IN IMPORTS.
The imports of agricultural pro-
ducts, according to the report, have
consisted mainly of the same articles
year after year and reached their
highest value in 1906 -$554, 000,-
600. These included: