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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25

There is no menace to vitality and TO
the sum and the value of the products
of vital energy SO continuously immi-
nent, so insidious, so effectively active
as are the invisible wastes of the body.
The dead by the weapons of the worlds
battletields exc few compared with
those whose lives have been either
blighted or prematurely ended because
of failure to maintain the body in n
correct relation to the atmospheric
source of abundant energy waiting to
be transformed into vital force and
who have died for want of proper
breath. He who would live ut his best
must breathe air at its purest. There
is no material necessity to life greater
than that o. pure cir. There is nothing
so priceless and yet so costless as air.
There is no financial Investment which
does or can yield so sure and so large
returns as money wisely expended for
pure air.-Professor S. II. Woodbridge
in Good Housekeeping.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
Money Value of St. Louis.

When Louis IN, the saint, surren-
dered with his whole forces to the
Saracens mt NIansura on the 9TH of
April 1850, 100000 golden bezants-
equal 10 half that number of the lvres
OIL the day-were demanded for his
freedom. But the Moslems came down
to $4,000 bezants. and in the end by
suFrendcrng Damietta Louis got of
for 100000 equal. roughly, to
over tloDo.Uo0 of today. These golden
Dezants contained about 80 shillings'
worth OF our gold, but to go to market
with would buy then as much probably
us a. sovereigns now would Were
the scoruer allowed to break forth here
he would probably tell how this high
priced and sanity carcass was treat
ed by his people when Louis died ut
the siege of Tunis, twenty years later.
Being hard up for embalmers, they
had according to the journal of Au-
berry. to quarter and boil him down in
separate caldrons and so sent but his
whited skeleton to France.-London
Chronicle
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
Up n Shot Tower.

at was strange experience" said
the huntsman. AS l assembled the
spiral stairs of the tower i saw shot
falling. like rain, around me. The shot
tower was 200 feet high. At its base
there was tank of water for the shot
to drop into. If 1t fell on the earth,
you know, 1t would be flat instead of
round. On top of the tower was huge
boiler filed With molten lead. The
manager ladled the lead into Il perco
lator, kind of strainer, and thence it
fell into the cistern of cold water 200
feet below. 1t took it three seconds to
fall. They made different sizes of shot
on the tower by using different perco-
lators-big holes for big shot, small
holes for fine shot, and so on. The wa
ter In the cistern had to be changed
every little while. 1t would have be-
come so hot otherwise that it would
have kept the shot soft.'-New Orleans
Times Democrat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
Taken Mt His word.

When Rossctti was Il student of art
he one day happened to go with some
fellow students to the east end OF Lon
don. There at wharfside inn he saw
an immense canvas on the barroom
wall. After laughing at it for some
time and thus provoking the innlieep
er's wrath the following conversation
+ took place:
Where did you get that plcture?"
"Oh. never mind. young man, where
( l got it.'
What price do you set on iti'
"More than you can aaforl.'
Indeed" said Rossetti. New, how
tnuchi"
Three thousand pounds replied the
innleeper.
AT this there was a load burst OF
laushter from tile young artists.
DO you know how much | woult
give you for your fa,G0o pictures"
How much?' asked the iankeeper.
Three pounds" said Rossetti.
Done" said the innkeepcr promptly
And to his alnazement and amusemen
Mr.. Rossetti found himself the owner
Of the colossal daub.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
he n Li.,,tn,ng Calculator.

Multiplication is the most important
of the fundamental rules of arithmetic.
In large accounting departments NEIL
tai arithmetic is often used TO Il very
large extent. and the one who cannot
perform this task without resorting to
figuring the long way on paper has
but small chance of gaining Il posi-
ton worth having. Here is one little
lesson in lightning multiplication. Sup
posing you want TO multiply 53 by 81.
First. multiply units by units, thus.
3 are u. set down the , and car
~ l. Multiply tens by units and units
by tens, adding the l to carry to the
first product, then add the two prod
ucts together, thus: 4 x 5 are 30 ana /
to carry, 81, and 8 are 81. and 81
and 81 are 10, set down the and carry
4. Now multiply the tens together and
add the you had to carry, thus: {
are 40, and 4 makes Al. Set this amount
down in the answer, and you will have
the correct result, 452.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
Arabs nnd Portraits.

An artist who found it difficult to get
pictures of Arabs in Morocco writes:
II once tried to sketch some Arabs in
Algiers. They constantly evaded me.
and ut last an old Moor, with whom
we We're on the friendly terms produc-
ed by constant bargaining for embroid-
cred rags, spoke to me on the matter
like Il father, for my good. 1T is not
he said. that any harm will cnsue to
those whose picture you make. 1t is
you yourself will suffer Inconvenience
in the next world. Allah will say to
you: Following your own will and
pleasure you have made those figures.
now command you give them souls
And where. my friend, will you be
theny"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25

The busy season is at hand on the
farms of Delaware county, and the
question Of paramount importanceis
how our fertile soil can be made, by
the most approved methods of cult
walton, most production of the crops
suited to this latitude. The farmer
nowadays fertilizes his fields with
the same ingredient that the painter
said he mixed his colors, with
brains, sir" He reads the best ag-
ricultural literature and follows the
scientific and practical experiments
as to soils, seeds. manurers, tillage,-
ETC., which are revolutizing the bust
ness (for it is business) Of farming.
One of the best means of getting this
knowledge is by being subscriber
to The Iowa Homestead, of Des
Moines, Iowa, which publishes at
each time Of the year just the mat
tiers the farmer and breeder need to
know at that season. We have
made arrangements fer very
reasonable clubbing rate for The
Iowa Homestead, and many of our
subscribers have availed themselves
of it. Come in and let us order it
for you the next time you are in
town. You will never regret it. III
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
= For your liver ana stomach ills,
Take Beacom's Picnic Pills,
They will surely do you good
They Will stimulate your blood,
And make you feel happy as clam.
Try them. rs cts. All druggists. 6Otf
Farm for Sale.

We offer for sale two hundred
acres Of fine farming land on Golden
Prairie, seven miles south of Man
chester being part Of the T. L. Clark
farm to wit; The NJ of sw4 of sec. 4
and the M Of SCI and the mel of sw44
Of sec. 5 in Hazel Green township.
The eighty acres in section is
separated by highway from the
l2O acres in section 5. Will sell
the so, or 100 acres seperate if de-
sired by purchaser There are no
buildings on the premises.
For terms apply to
Bronson, CARR & Sons.
MANCHESTER, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
co.tliest building In the Country.

Which is the costliest building in
America? Would you answer offhand
the New York state capitol at Albany ?
Hardly. Your thoughts would turn
more likely to the national capitol at
Washington or to the Congressional IL
cost more than the national capitol
and the library of congress together.
The Empire State capitol cost S2I,-
100000, while the one at Washington
two acres larger, cost only $1200O,000
and the Congressional library only ST.
000,000. Our Empire State capitol cost
as much as the nation paid for. all
Florida and the Philippines combined.
ellison Willets in Leslie's Weekly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
woman Was Made From an Elm stick

Woman Wns Made From nm Elm Stick
In the Scandinavian myth of the orr
gin Of woman Odin. Viii and We, the
three sons of Dor. We're walking along
the sen beach when they found two
sticks of wood, one of ash and one of
elm. Odin and his brothers Were gods,
of course. but the sight of the stick
caused them to wish that they could
carve other gods from the inanimate
wood. They forthwith set about the
task, with the result that they made n
living man out Of the ash stick and Il
female, being in godlike form, equally
as lively as the man, out of the elm bill
| LOT
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25

l have heard men and women say,
81 could be happy now If could only
forget the past" BE kind to yourself
and forget it." Do not try to do so in
Il labored, strenuous way, but gently
suggest to yourself a dozen times a
day IL necessary that you are happy
in the eternal now" and not bndened
down with disagreeable thoughts OF
the past. In learning the art of for
getting" you will form the wholesome
habit of remembering things worth
knowing and thereby bring harmoky
peace and contentment into your life
NJ. j. Lorimer in Suggestion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
Suspicious Directors,

"our cashier seems to be frugal
chap"
How so?"
always brings his lunch with him
and eats it at his desk"
Hum. That may be frugality' anl
1t may be fear of leaving his books.
Better have him Investigated at once"
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
The hungarian Crown.

The Hungarian crown, the royal head
dress Worn at their accession by all the
Austrian emperors, is the identical one
made for Stephen and used by him at
the time of his coronation, more than
500 years ago. 1t is Of pure gold and
weighs nine. marks and six ounces
about fourteen pounds avolrdupoisl.
1t is adorned with SO sapphires, 40
rubies, / emerald and 1913 pearls, but
no diamonds, it being u notion of the
royal Stephen that diamonds We're I'M
lucky,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
1nturious to the Memory.

Besides inattentive reading there are
other things injurious to memory. One
is the habit Of sli;nming over newspa-
pers. all in Il confused tumble, never to
be thought of again. thus diligently
cultivating IL habit OF careless rcadin.;
hard to break, gays Home Chat An
other Is the reading of trashy novels
Nothing is so fatal to reading with
profit as the habit OF running through
story after story and forgetting them
as soon as read.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
Cured Hemorrhages of the Lungs.

Several years since my lungs
were SO badly affected that | had
many hemorrlnges," writes A. M.
AXE, of Wood, Ind. 81 took treat
ment with several physicians with
out any benefit. | then started to
take Foley's Honey and Tar, and my
lungs are now as sound as a bullet.
l recommend it in advanced stages
OF lung trouble" Foley's Honey
and Tar stops the cough aud heals
the lungs, and prevents serious re-
suits from cold. Refuse substi-
tutes. -Anders & Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25

"What is domestic animal, man.
MAJ" asked the little boy.
"a Anestlc ANIMAL" replied NAM
ma. with scornful glance at papa.
who was putting on his coat. SIS one
who does not spend all his time at the
club."-Brooklyn Life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
calsomining, Paper Cleaning. All
work given prompt attention.
Leave orders at Smiths Drug
Store, or address P. o. box 246. stf
The Original.

Foley & Co., Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and lung
remedy, and on account Of the great
merit and popularity of Foley's
Honey and Tar many limitations are
offered for the genuine. These
worthless limitations have, similar
sounding names. Beware of them
The genuine Foley's Honey and Tar
is in yellow package. Ask for il
and refuse any substitute. 1t is the
best remedy for coughs and colds
Anders & Phillip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
SPECIAL HOMEsEEKERs EN-.
CURSION TO POINTS IN MICHI-
GAN

Via Chicago Great Western Railway
Tickets on sale March 18th and 9th,
April 10th and Gath and May 9Th and
22nd. at greatly reduced rates for round
trip. For full particulars apply to any
Great Western Agent or !, p. Elmer,
e. Z. A., st. Paul, MINI,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25

In one of the Tell-el-Amarna letters,
written during the eighteenth dynasty,
the king of Babylon accuses Ameno-
phis III. of Egypt Of sending him a
mass of base metal for gold. He says,
'The twenty minas of gold you sent
me contained, when melted down, only
five minas Of pure gold. "-London
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
Stomach and Liver Trouble Cured.

orino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures
stomach and liver trouble as it aids
digestion, and stimulates the liver
and bowels without irritating these
organs like pill and ordinary cathar-
tics. 1t cures indigestion and sick
headache and chronic constipation
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup does not
nauseate or grippe and is mild and
pleasant to take. Refuse substitutes.
--Anders & Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
The Richest Man in the World.

The richest man in the world can
not have his kidneys replaced nor
live without them, so it is important
not to neglect these organs. If
Foley's Kidney Cure is taken at the
first sign of danger, the symptoms
will disappear and your health will
be restored, as it strengthens and
builds up these organs as nothing
else will. Oscar Bowman, Lebanon,
Ky, writes: II have used Foley's
kidney Cure and take great pleas
ure in stating it cured me perman-
emily of kidney disease, which GER
tainly would have cost me my life"
-Anders & Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
ANNUAL CONVENTION.

INN . III OO4N ' TN 1ON.
Imperial Council Ancient Order
Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine, Los An
geles, Cal, May Ito TO-
National Congress of Mothers, Les
Angeles, CAL, May to IL.
For the above occasions the l. G. II.
r. will cell tickets Manchester to Los
Angeles or San Francisco and return
at a rate of one first class fare for the
round TIP. Going via Missouri River
points and returning via St. Paul or
vice versa, the rate ia $3.50 Liberal
stop overs and rates for side trips. Tick.
cts on sale April 25to May 5, 1906. In
elusive. Final limit July 81.
II. G. PIERCE, Ag't 17-2
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25

What do you consider the most
memorable occasion in your career?"
Once, at an evening performance"
answered the great tenor, with emo
ton, "all the boxes We're occupied by
mutes. l shall never forget that
night. Minneapolis Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25

S57.iO to San Francisco or Los Angel
es and return via Omaha or Kansas City.
S6S.90 to San Francisco or Los Angeles
and re urn via ST. Paul and Portland.
Tickets will be on sale April % to
May 6. Final return limit July 81, 1906.
Choice of routes. Liberal stop-overs als
lowed.
For further information regarding
rates, routes or train service, see nearest
ticket agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee
II St. Paul Railway, or write to-day to
F. A. MILLER,
General Passenger Agent,
Chicago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25

You feel the life giving current
the minute you take it. A gentle
soothing warmth, fills the nerves and
Blood with life. It's real pleasure
to take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea. 80 cents, Tea or Tablets.
Denton < Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25

Excursion tickets will be sold by the
illinois Central, to the points, and at
rates, as follows;
ONE AND ONE-THIRp FARE
Des Moines, a., General Assembly
Presbyterian Church, u. a., May 16-
~, except from points where one fare
plus $500 makes less.
ONE FARE Plus 5000
Homeseeker's Excursion Rates West
to points in Iowa, Minnesota. and the
DakOtas, on sale each Tuesday until
and including December, 1906.
Homeseeker's Excursion Rates South
to Illinois Central points south of the
Ohio river, on sale first and third Tues.
days, of each month until and includ-
ing November, 1906.
ONE FARE
Los Angeles, Cal, Imperial Council,
Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine, May 7-1O.
LESS THAN ONE FARE
One-wsy Settlers Rates to points in
Minnesota and North and South Da-
kota, Manitoba, and Western Canada
each Tuesday in April.
For particulars as to dates of Lale,
rates, etc, apply to any Illinois Central
Ticket Agent, or address the undersiSn-
III. j. PHELPS,
Division Passenger Agent,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
Had to Creep.

why do you say "A blush crept over
the face of the fair PLAINTIFF" asks
the editor.
Because" explains the society edi-
tor. there was so much powder on her
face the blush had to creep or else it
would raise too much dust!F
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
GENERAL ASSEMBLY, PnEsBY
TERRAIN CHURCH. DIES MONIES
LA MAY lH.2l lQnE

Account of the above occasion tbs
Chicago Great Western Railway will
sell round trip tickets to Des Moines ut
only one fare plus $500 Ticket, on sale
May 18th to 23d inclusive. Final re
turn limit May 3lst. For furthhr in
formation apply to any Great Western
agent or j. 7. Elmer, G.. p. a ST. Paul
MINI. 1875
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25

The Governess What happened
when the man killed thegoose that laid
the golden egg, Margie? Little Margie
Why, guess his goose was cooked
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25

1t was Swift who warned n friend
who was eXtolling the air of overtaxed
ireland: flush. If they hear you say
that, they'll certainly tax the air."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25

ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATION
ANAMOSA, IOWA, APRIL 26, 1906.
For this occasion the /. G. r.. r. will
sell excursion tickets Manchester to
Anamosa and return at rate of one
and ope-third fare for the round trip.
Tickets on sale April % and 26 limited
for return until April 9th. Connec-
tions via Coggon and L. .. R. II. Ry.
both going and coming.
III. q. PIERCE, Agent,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25

When thou wishest to give myself
delight think of the eNcellencies Of
those who live with thee. For instance,
of the energy Of one, the modesty Of
another, the liberal kindness OF third.
Marcus Aurelius.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25

All smart up-to-date women oftoday,
Know how to bake, wash, sing and
to play;
Without these talents wife is N. G..
Unless she takes Rocky Mountain
Tea.-Denton q Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25

Young Wife-How do you like my
cooking? Don't you think I've begun
We'll? Observation-Disclosures. I've often
heard that well begun is half done
Punch
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25

Mrs. w. T. Garvin and her moth
er, Mrs. Susan Keith, were victims of
a bonfire accident Tuesday, which
might easily have had fatal term
nation. Ms. Keith went to the
yard where The children had started
a small fire. Her clothing became
ignited and only the presence Of
mind of Mrs. Garvin, who came to
the rescue, avoided fatal ending.
Failing to extinguish the flames with
her hands, she threw Mrs. Keith to
the ground and smothered the fire
by throwing sand over it. AS it was,
Mrs. Keith was badly burned on one
Of her limbs and about the body,
while MIS-. Garvin was severely
burned on the hands. Both ladies
are recovering from the shock and
painful kurns, and congratula:ing
themselves that the outcome is no
worse. -Hopkinton Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25

Walker News: S. w. Laird,
whose fame as maker offine butter
has spread over many states. will
retire from the Walker creamery
within a few weeks to accept an
appointment as deputy state dairy
commissioner of Iowa. Mr.. Laird
was rendered similar appointment
number Of weeks ago. but at that
time declined. A. second vacancy
occurring the position was again offer
ed him, and on Tuesday State Com.
missioner Wright visited this place
and had a personal interview with
MIR. Laird, resulting in the latter ac-
cepting the appointment. MIR. Laird
will assume his new duties as soon
as man can be secured to succeed
him in the local creamery. 1t will
be necessary for him to move to Des
Moines, and this hs expects to do
within a few weeks. Mr.. Laird be-
gan work in the local creamery a
little more than sixteen years ago,
and in all the time since has los
scarcely two weeks from his work
He has been faithful, accommodate.
ing and efficient, enjoying the esteem
of both employer and patrons, and
has steadily advanced in his pro
fession until he is now recognized
as one Of the very best buttsrmakers
in the West. The appointment hi
has just received comes to him solel,
through merit, and will open to him
a field for further advancement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
A Ruler.

Singleton-That's queer sign,
"Wanted-A girl to feed ruling ma
chine" Wederly-Nothing queer about
Ghat. Somebody wants nurse girl to
Look after the baby.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25

This is the season of listlessness,
headaches and spring disorders.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea is a
preventative. Makes you strong and
vigorous. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets.
Denton & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
Local and heighborhood News

Not long since school boy was
taken to task because he could not
work a seemingly easy lesson in al
zebra. The professor took him to
task and said: "At your age George
Washington was surveyor" Yes,
replied the boy looking him square
ly in the eye, "and at your age he
was President of the United States. !"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25

on her return she found her house
ransacked and all her choicest posses
sions gone. To the card on the door
was added, "Thanks. We haven't left
much"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25

Some people will never learn any.
thing, for this reason, because they I'M
tarstand everything too soon.-Pope.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
VERY LOW RATES TUESDAYS.

V EN1 LUW RATES IUESUA IS.
Every Tuesday, balance of the year,
the Chicago Great Western Railway
will sell homeseekers' tickets to Mime
sofa, North Dakota and Canadian
Northwest at about half rate; to other
territory first and third Tuesdays. APP
ply to any Great Western Agent or j..
z. Elmer, q. Z. a., st. Paul, MINI.
state number in party and when going.
16-w36
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
D. NIA,t. YiaIl.a!ligl,.

The Regular and Reliable fahi-
cago Specialist, who has visited
Manchester, every month since
1901, will be at the Clarence
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25

A man of integrity will never listen
to any plea against conscience.--TOme.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
Followed Instructions.

A lady going from home for the day
locked everything up carefully and for
the grocer's benefit left a card on the
back door.
"All out. Don't leave anything" it
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
-BLACKSMITHING

] uUVN0
All of the old customers, who patron
lied me when | ran the independent
blacksmith shop on this West side, are
invited to again give me their work.
am now the proprietor of the shop
on franklin street, formerly owned by
George IL. Keyes.
A. j. HEsNER.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-25
Low Rates to California,

MILWAUKEE Y ST. PAU
RAILWAY,