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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
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To most persons the skin represents
simply the organ of touch, and because
1t is customary to keep nearly all of its
surface concealed, its relation to the
welfare of the body is overlooked. 1t
has, however, most important functions,
such as the casting out of waste mat
ter and the maintenance of an even
body temperature, disregard of which
may lead to serious disturbances of
health.
But aside from its purely physiology
cal purposes, the skin is an important
influence for or against personal APP
pearance, and its proper care is there
fore worthy of consideration from this
point Of view alone.
Cleanliness is the greatest essential
In the care of the skin. For the cleans
ing bath, water as hot as can be borne
is best, and good soap should be free
ly applied with a moderately stiff bath
brush. If the water is at all hard it is
well to soften it by the addition of a
little ammonia or borax. A quick
sponging of the entire body with cold
water should follow, in order to cause
the pores relaxed by the heat to con-
tract; and the drying should be accom-
plished by brisk rubbing with a coarse
towel.
Although the habitual use of hot wa
ter on the face is sometimes condemn
ed on the ground that it tends to favor
the relaxation Of the skin and pro-
duces wrinkles, there is no danger Of
this If the washing be concluded with
cold water.
The sponge is thing to be avoided.
as 1t is difficult to keep Glenn, and
forms beautiful lurking place for
germs. One wash-cloth should be kept
for the face alone, and this should be
boiled frequently.
At night it is good plan to rub a
little pure cold-cream into the skin of
the face and then wipe 1t off with a
piece of soft linen. 1t is surprising
how black the latter will appear when
the operation is finished. Cold-cream
and talcum powder and some of the
cosmetics are safe and useful, but
other cosmetics do more harm than
good.
The development Of wrinkles can be
retarded, and If present they may be
lessened by gentle massage with the
finger tips anointed with cold-cream. A
good general rule is to let the direc-
ton of the rubbing be upward and out
ward.
Above all, 1t should be remembered
that cleanliness exercise, fresh air, sim
pie food and attention to the digestion
are the most important considerations
in the care of the skin.-Youth's Com
panion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

When she Iearhs that she VIII be paid but half Of his
salary
young woman who returned to Chicago fresh from an
Eastern college called upon certain lawyer applied
position correspondent Knowing that several men
We're earning $50 week for doing the work, the
woman applicant asked for the same amount.
why, that is all we pay the men, If we have to pay
the same will hire man, exclaimed the aston
ished lawyer 1.-THE who take positions here expect
to spend their life in the business all of the time
Which we use In teaching them expect to be entirely
repaid In their after of service With is
different. She will be with few months or at best
few years then leaves to get married 1t pay
to hire woman when get man Mt the same
wages"
On the other hand there many means of earning
livelihood that are to where they welcome
and are paid as MUCH If not more than men. Physicians
have learned that only womans hand sootle the
nervous patient and that only the woman's voice is
come in the sick For this women nurses are
paid high salaries and the who ventures become
nurse finds that his services are in little demand.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

On the shores of Lake Nicaragua is
to be found an uncanny product of the
vegetable kingdom known among the
natives by the expressive name of 1.-The
DEVILS moose" How delighted Poe
would have been to make this canni-
bal plant the subject of one of his
weird stories.
Dunstan, the naturalist, discovered
1t not long ago while wandering on
the shores of the lake. Attracted by
cries Of pain and terror from his dog,
he found the animal held by black,
sticky bands, which had chafed the
skin to the bleeding point These
bands were branches of newly dis
covered carnivorous plant which has
been aptly named "the land octopus"
The branches are flexible, black,
polished. without leaves, and secrete a
viscid fluid. They are also furnished
with a great number of suckers, with
which they attach themselves to their
victims. 1t certainly deserves to be
Chased us the octopus Of the vegetable
world.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
Not If He Is Good.

Little Freddy after listening to the
usual matutinal quarrel between his
father and mother)-Mamma, if lit
tie boy is very, very good all the time
when he is little, does he have to get
married when he's grown up?-Fam-
ilie-Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
A Treat for Her.

"Mr. Huggard caught me in the dark
hall last evening and kissed me-" said
Miss Passay, with affected indignation.
"Oh!" remarked Miss Pepprey, 81
wouldn't blame him If were you
You wouldn't blame him?"
II say, If were YOU" -Philadel.
Dllia Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

: purpose. WHet1eT
will be done not the public is good Judge l.
In my own part of the country Senators are already
substantially elected by the people, Party primaries
held and majority required If there is only plurality
in the first primary another is held between the two high
est candidates, that there shall be majority, the
elected by the majority of the people is the nominee
of his party and his election acts instruction to the
Senators and the members of the House of the State Legs
ature. man would think Of violating 1t than
elector would think violating his pledge certain
presidential ticket
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

Interfere. May God hev mercy on yer
soulY'
Accepting the verdict, the lost man
vanished out that door, into the realm
of eternal night.
And, at daylight, there was body
In the pool.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
WHEN PHYLLIS DANCED.

When Phyllis danced-I gazed spellbound
Upon her sweet, enchanting graces.
In ev'ry dimple, ali! found
Alluring faces.
When Phyllis danced-my hearts requite
murmured not, love was so coyish.
And SO, hid my souls delight
In manner boyish.
When Phyllis danced-ah, me ah, me!
My tongue was dumb though love was
plenty
When Phyllis danced me on her knee;
l one, she twenty.
New York Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
Feeding Idle Hor....

The farm horse that has practical.
ly nothing to do during the months Of
winter is costly proposition to feed
II he must be kept on the regulation
ration. 1t is really more profitable to
find some work for the animal to do
which will enable one to afford full
rations, MS in the summer, for then
the horse is likely to be in much bet.
ter shape to take up the spring work,
OF course, If one Is located where tho
horse can be on pasture more or less
during the winter months the cost of
wintering the animal Is materially re.
duced.
In colder sections one must rely on
the sheltered yard to give the horse
needed exercise and largely on the
grain one has; do not attempt to keep
the horse through the winter on rough.
age alone, for the plan will only re-.
suit In having rundown animal in
the spring, which will be costly ex-
pertinent. Horses are not fed nearly
the quantity of roots they should have,
and those who winter idle animals
will find 1t profitable to grow roots es.
pecially for them to feed with tho
grain ration. In the absence of roots,
oil meal bran or some similar articles
which will keep the digestive organs
in good condition must be part of
the daily ration. One can get along
very nicely on feeding considerable
roughage and corn If considerable bran
or root crops is also used. Remember.
too. that good grooming aud clean.
light stable will do much toward keen.
Ing the animal In good health and help
to enable him to enjoy even the souyh.
age
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

class distinctions and gives who and doubtful
of their social position chat u.s. the great majority
of security and satisfaction that clothes of
choosing could confer besides saving whole the
trouble Of considering what they should
sons.
But submit that what is for the gander
for the Every that applies to the regua
ton of the dress applies equally to the regulation of
the wonlans. At O'Clock lady came in and sat down
very consciously in line of sight She remained there
until the beginning of the last act do not complain
her coming late and going early; on the contrary wish
she had later and gone earlier For this lady,
had very black hair, had stuck her right the pit
liable corpse of large white bird which looked exactly
If some had killed it by stamping its breast,
then nailed 1t to ady's temple which presumably of
sufficient soliity to bear the operation. not hope
morbidly squeamsh person. but the spectacle sckened
that If had presented myself at the
with dead snake round my neck collection of black
beetles pinned to my shirt front and in my
should have been refused to be allowed to commit such
public outrage Had the lady been refused admission
she should have been she would have soundy rated
tradesman who imposed the disgusting headdress her
under the false pretense that 1.-THE best people
things and withdrawn her custom from him. and thus the
root of the evil would be struck att for fashionable
generally allows herself to be dressed according
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

Miss Elder-Yes Jack asked me to
be Ills partner for life. and accept.
ed.
Miss Younger-How lovely! And you
will be the senior partner. won't you,
dear 7--Cleyeland Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

the taste of whom she would let down in
her presence.
suggest to the Covent Garden authorities that if they
feel bound to protect their subscribers against danger
of my shocking them with blue tie they at least
equally bound to protect against the danger
shocking me with dead bird.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
LACK OF sELF-coNrRo1.
BY A. Ainsworth.

Clothed with a little brief authority" 1t is
the belief of petty souls that they must show
their power by clustering around and cowing
their underlings. That this is trait of n weak
mind does not seem to be known to them 1t Is
the mark of coward and bully. taking adj
vantage of his position to impress his servltors
No man can get the best out of his people, nor
attach them to him for LOYAL service. when he
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
ELECT U, $. SENATORS BY POPULAR VOTE.
BY Hon. John Sharp Williams

favor the election Of Senators by
popular vote In their respective States.
The constitution provides two meth
DDS for its amendment. One is when
two-thirds of each house of Congress
submits an amendment to the people.
A constitutional amendment to re-
quire the popular election of Senators
will never be passed that way, for the
simple reason that the Senate will new
err concur. The only way that it can be
passed is by three-fourths Of the States
acting In that way, in convention
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
------
A Matter OF Hooks.

SIS your mistress at home?
"She will be If you'll come back in
about three minutes, ma'am. I'm Just
hooking her up.'-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
Name.

well the congregation has become
SO fashionable that it won't stand for
the old name any longer. 1t wants
something modarn."
"What will they call it,"
~ don't know, but / should think
the Church of sle Holy Limit would be
about ight"-Iuck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

At Fullbourn, England, the poor
receive sixpence each for regular
church attendance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

If your feelings are easily hurt, and
you are popular, you are sensitive,
but II you are not popular. you are
touchy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
WHY woMAN's PAY IS LOW.
By Florence File.

The period between the average girls thigh
school days and the time that she is old enough
to take up the responsibilities of life must be
filled In some way and she therefore searches
for employment. She knows what an older
brother earns. In many cases she has received
| a better and more finished education, and be-
leves she is better adapted to certain line of
work than he is. Picture her disappointment
o learns that she will ha mid Int hole ,f lilo
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
Light Triaine.

Doctor, are the majority of people
in the Insane asylum blondes?'
what silly question
mot at all, when you stop to con-
slider that blondes are naturally light
headed" -Baltimor American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

1t might be well for parents to re.
member that spoiled children come
home to roost.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

When a girl hirts with man she
makes fool Of herself and tries to
make fool Of him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
RESTRICTING woMEN's CLOTHES.
BY q. Barnard Shaw.

The opera management at Covent Garden
regulates the dress of its male patrons When
is it going to do the same to the women? On
Saturday night went to the opera. l Wore the
costume imposed on me by the regulations of the
house. l fully recognize the advantage of those
Regulations. Evening dress is cheap, simple
durable, prevents rivalry and extravaganza Oh
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

Size OF woman's hat has nothing
to DO with the price,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
Cleaning Up the Orchard.

vi shC OFCndf0s
In the older sections there are or
chards in which many Of the trees
are of little or no value, except for
firewood. Cut them out and make
cordwood of the things that have beer
source Of disappointment rather
than profit. Plant standard varieties
In their stead. Windstorms may have
injured orchards badly. The broken
limbs should be taken out, the wounds
covered with a thick paint and the
brush gathered into punches and
burned.
Plum trees suffer more from injury
occasioned by windstorms than apple
trees. Cut the tops back more or less
while the trees are small to correct
this weakness. Burn brush heaps and
piles of rubbish wherever they will
hnrbor rabbits, which are II natural enc
my to the orchard. Don't allow any
live stock inside the orchard in win.
ter. Sheep and horses are worse than
rabbits, because they will eat the trees
as well as the bark.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
Raise More Pumpkins.

E. NJ Bennett In Oklahoma Farmer
says: do not believe that farmers
give quite enough attention to the
growing of pumpkins and squashes; at
least not the attention that these Inn
portant crops are entitled to. New
land is preferable to that which has
been cropped for many years, though
much may be done by judicious fertil-
izing. l plant the hills from eight to
ten feet apart each way and after
wards thoroughly cultivate the ground
as long as the vines will permit I
then thin out each hill and leave ono
or two vines only. My observation Is
that one vine to the hill raises moro
pounds Of pumpkins, squashes or mel
ons than il more vines are left.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

+
Kansas, the very center Of the for
mer wild and woody West, is now
ranked as n great fruit-growing State.
The valley of the Arkansas for 24O
miles or more is great apple raising
section. Judge Fred Wellhouse was
pioneer in planting orchards, and with
his 1867 acres Of apple trees is the
most widely known Of Western grow
ers. Several very large orchards now
include from 1000 to 1000 acres. AMI
the State is estimated to have about
100000 acres devoted to the fruit.
Flows Driven from Trolley Wires.
Electric plows are used with consid-
cradle success in Italy, two power cars
being stationed at each side of the
field with wire cables between. The
current is obtained from trolley lines,
The pillow Is pulled by the cables from
one side of the field to the other, the
current being cut of when it reaches
the end of the furrow. The pillow il
-double-ended and can be run either
way with ease. One man is required
to manage the pillow and another to
manage each power car. The three
men and the machines pillow from
seven to fifteen acres per day.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21
For Creamery Patrons.

Complaints are loud and long from
several sections regarding the poor re-
turns from the creameries. Inyestl-
CATION will show that many of them
are poorly managed, that few are
dishonesty managed, but that the
trouble In most of them may be traced
to the patrons themselves. Many men
are careless III their milking and IN
the care of their cows, so that great
deal of tainted milk goes to the cream-
cry and, of necessity, reduces the val.
lie OF the entire output and, very prop.
erly, makes the nan who delivers a
pure article much discouraged because
of his poor return. There should be
some manner of overcoming this trou.
Bile; how 1t can be done must be left
to the patrons of each creamery: but
surely plan can be evolved whereby
the milk can be properly examined
and If dirty or tainted refused-Ex.
change
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

A detailed description of some com.
plexions would make q highly colored
story.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

new trade in apples. We are glad this
foreign trade did not begin with Ben
Davis apples. The brown citizens
have had too many Of the dry sides Of
American civilization pushed upon
them already.
There may not be real enjoyment in
work, but there is enjoyment in doing
ones duty. In getting up the summers
wood it is fine to have snow on the
ground so the logs can be hauled in ON
sled. Easily loaded, easily unloaded
and the shedding takes Off some of the
hardship of the cold and labor involved
in getting 1t up. There is infinite salts
faction in the knowledge that the good
wife will have dry wood to burn In
summer. This has become so orthodox
on the farm that to fail to get up the
wood In winter would be almost as bad
as denying the Word
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

So long as eggs are sold by the doz-
en- there is no object in the hen acting
foolish and laying eggs as large as
goose eggs. The modern hen will lay
small egg. 1t should not be how
many eggs will hen lay in a year,
but how many ounces.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

AT the present prices there is the
most money in raising good horses
for the market, and there is always a
good market for good articles. Always
try to have something of good quail
ity, and you will be quite sure of get
ting good price.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

In the meantime make plans to build
but little new wire fence until your
dealer can assure you that 1t will last
at least some longer than it requires to
put it In place. Manufacturers will
make better grade of wire when it is
demanded not before.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

Above all, 1t should be remembered
that cleanliness exercise, fresh air, sim
pie food and attention to the digestion
are the most important considerations
in the care of the skin.-Youth's Com
nanion
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

1t is now proposed to install cyclom-
eters OH various farm implements to
indicate how long the hired man rests.
The best way to measure mans
work is to get the right sort of n man
and then treat him like man.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

In the COW stable discomfort costs
money; comfort is converted into cash
and no mistake. When COW stands
and shlvers after having drank some
ice water, there is something wrong in
the management
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

Saving garden seeds is something
that should be carefully looked after
in every home where there is to be a
garden. Many kinds of seeds will mold.
Such should be put up in mosquito bar
stuff. Every package should be labeled
80 that there will be no unwrapping
when looking after seeds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

The old horse works contentedly for
his board and clothes. If one will only
stop to think of the value received from
good old horse lie certainly will not
withhold the best of treatment. Farm
ers have but few friends so true and
faithful as the horse.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

Shelter hogs so they are comforta-
BILE. 1t is better for the hogs to be
warm enough SO that they will not lie
in a pile all the time. They move
about more and take needed exercise,
and are less liable to catch cold when
they do not get UP sweat, then go
out in the cold to feed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

According to recent report from
Worcester, Mass, Samuel Bullard has
an apple tree that is believed to be
$50 years old. 1t has borne apples If
ty-five years to the certain knowledge
of some of the Oldest Inhabitants, but
it has never blossomed, and the APP
pies are seedless.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

In cities of large area and even sur
faces auto trucks will rapidly displace
large number of work horses, but
carriage teams, drivers and saddlers of
good kinds are never likely to be pro-
duced in numbers large enough to sup.
ply the demand.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

Many a colt has tough time in the
winter and comes through in the
spring like skeleton clothed in wool.
The colt, of course. suffers and will
never recover in vigor and strength.
The owner suffers in pocket. II he
sells the colt he will get less for him;
and If he keeps him he will have an
inferior horse. Better treat the colt
right or else not raise any.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

A man says his boy fell off the farm
recently and in falling fell into bad
company and landed in the town calf
boose. That's the way when boy
falls out with work, he usually falls
In with mischief.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

The development of wrinkles can be
retarded, and if present they may be
lessened by gentle massage with the
finger tips anointed with cold-cream. A
good general rule is to let the direc-
ton of the rubbing be upward and out
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-02-21

An order for 5000 boxes Of apples
has been given to Seattle merchants.
This fruit will be sent to the Philip
pines. and the best and highest col
ored apples are wanted. This viii
probably mean several thousand new
members for the American Apple Con.
sumers' League, and Will lead to a