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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27
aathina In the Dead Sea.


"No sooner has one plunged into
.the water than one is whipped off
ones feet and goes bobbing helpless
ly about like wretched cork" says
Rev. Haskell Smith of bathing in
the Dead Sea.
ain the effort to regain ones foot
ing and to get back to shore ones
feet and shins are barked by the
jagged stones and pebbles, and when
at length one does emerge from it's
treacherous bosom with the lower
limbs bleeding and torn, one becomes
aware of a horrible tingling and burn
ing sensation in eyes, ears, nostrils,
mouth and almost every pore of the
skin from the brine and bitumen
which have penetrated everywhere.
"Unless great care is taken the
bather in the Dead Sea is liable to
an eruption which breaks out all over
his body and which is commonly
known as the Dead Sea rash.' The
best antidote to this is to hurry across
as quickly as possible to the River
Jordan and take a second plunge
therein. The soft and muddy waters
of that sacred but dirty stream will
effectually remove the salt that has
incrusted the body."-Detroit Free
Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27

Unite the weak and queenless colo
MES, and feed all thet need it, before
the weather becomes too cold. Prof. D.
Everett Lyon, in the Farm Journal,
says that us rule colonies wlntered
outdoors will not require more than
twenty-five pounds Of stores If prop
erly protected, while those wintered in
the cellar can get along with about half
as much. To ten pounds of graduated
sugar add one gallon boiling water,
and you have m ideal feed; or else
with hot water thin some ripe extract
ed honey. When the food Is taken up,
remove the feeder and fix the. colony
for the winter. In uniting weak colo
MES, always save the best queens. This
should be done after the fall flow of
honey. Make the union late in the
evening; smoke the colonies to be unit
ed. Select the best combs and alter
nate them in the hive.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27

her composure. She noticed Norah's ten
derness with the child and also noticed
what wan little face It was that turned
away from the milk to watch Maude and
Mabel.
The child was dressed in pink cash
mere trimmed with costly lace. There
were couple of rings on her tiny hand.
But Edith turned from these details to
study the peculiar look in the dull blue
eyes.
as she ill.," she asked gently. "Her
eyes are SO heavy"
They're always 3d." Nora answered
with sigh. 1--WE nursed her since she
was born and love her better than the
mother who bore her does. But, ma'am
its easy to see Bernice isn't just right.
The doctor says she can't live long. There
were two babies before her and they both
went sudden like. No constitutions, you
see."
An exclamation Of horror broke from
Mrs. Matthews lips. 1.-THE poor mother !
How can she bear It'll"
Norah shrugged her shoulders and rose.
Il must be going. You've been very
kind, ma'am. AS to the mistress, she has
society and fine clothes. Don't blame
her too much. think that brute killed
her woman's soul years ago. We give a
big dinner tomorrow night. The master
will be sobered by that time. Giving
thanks, you know, Now, Bernice, pet,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27

Kansas Experiment Station has
found that the waste by exposure in six
months amounts to fully one-half Of the
gross manure.
Cornell Experiment Station says: IF
the question is how to get the best re-
suits from given amount Of manure
there is no question but that 1t may be
done by moving it to the field and
spreading 1t on the land as soon us
possible"
Professor Voorhees,, of New Jersey,
claims that more than one-half of the
total annual manure product of the COW
may be lost by exposure Of less than
four months. The manure should be
spread on the land as soon as possible
after made.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27
much to be thankful for. Come in by
the fire and I'll tell you all about it,
Womankind.
A THANKSGIVING MENU.
That the Good Housewife May Mod.

That tho Good Housewife May Mod.
fly or Elaborate.
Raw Oysters.
Cream of Cauliflower Soup.
Dreamed Lobster. Hot Crackers.
Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce.
Potatoes la Duchesse. Spinach.
Broiled Quail. Celery.
Sweet Potato Crocuettes.
Lettuce Salad with Mayonnaise.
Cheese. Crackers. Olives.
Pumpkin Pie.
Fruit.
Coffee.
A plain but very substantial and sat.
isfactory dinner may be arranged accord
ing to this menu:
Chicken Soup.
Roast Turkey without Stuffing,
Jelly Sauce
Boiled Sweet Potatoes. Slaw.
Chicken Salad. Celery and Grated Cheese.
Hot Crisped Crackers.
Pumpkin Pie. Fresh Fruit.
Coffee.
Turkey without stuffing is an innov,
ton slow to win the approval Of con-
SENTATIVE housewives, but it is claimed
by the best authorities on cookery that
turkey, like game, should never be stuffed
If its finest flavor is to be preserved. Dress
as usual and place large spoonful of
butter upon the breast. Put in very
hot oven for thirty minutes that the out
side may scar over at once and retain
the juice. Diminish the heat ard haste
often with the butter and fat that cooks
from the fowl, allowing twenty minutes
cooking to each pound of turkey, not
counting the first half hour. Should 1t be
necessary to turn the turkey while cooking
use towel. Never stick 1t with fork
or allow the juice to escape. Sprinkle
with salt when nearly done.
For the gravy put the gizzard, heart
and liver on the fire in a quart of water
and cook until tender; then remove and
chop finely. When the turkey is done,
remove it to the serving dish, pour all but
a tablespoon of fat from the pan, add
a tablespoonful Of flour and cook for
three minutes; then add the water in
which the giblets were cooked, of which
there should be pint. If less, add
water, stir until smooth and add the chop
ped giblets. Serve in gravy boat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27

In Sweden and Denmark has been
created a new industry that deserves
notice. 1t consists in collecting at a
central station the milk from farms
within given radius, pasteurizing 1t at
about Is degrees centigrade, and then
freezing 1t at a temperature of minus
10 degrees. The blocks of frozen milk
are placed in stout wooden casks hold
ing about double the volume Of the
blocks and the extra space is filed
with sterilized milk, after which the
casks are sealed Theoretically.
AS they are perfectly full and are
kept cool by the block of frozen milk,
which melts very slowly, and as shocks
Of transportation are powerless to
churn the milk into butter, 1t may thus
be preserved at least twenty days, SO
that the Danes and Swedes are now
sending successfully to their neighbors
and even further whole cargoes of
milk.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27

A steady increase in the number Of
ears per plant borne by Potter's Excel
slor sweet corn has resulted from Sc
lecting seed with that end in view.
In 1901, the fourth year Of the ex-
pertinent, but the first one In which
sufficiently detailed records were kept
to show the percentages only IS per cent
of the plants bore more than one ear.
In 1905 90 per cent bore more than one
ear, the highest number from single
plant being thirteen.
Selecting seed from the lower ear
produced on the stalk did not give as
good results as selection from the up
pei ear, which Is doubtless due to the
fact that such lower ears are often
poorly developed. = Rhode Island Ex-
pertinent Station
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27
Her NsIghbors' Blessings
BY HOPE DARING.
~~~~N

"Why, Edith"
"What is it?" Mrs. Matthews asked as
she resugared the oatmeal of Maude, the
larger one of the twins.
The day after tomorrow is Thanks
giving. Had you forgotten It'll"
Edith Matthews paused before reply
Ing to her husbands question. The pause
might have been accounted for by the fact
that Mabel, the other twin, insisted that
her oatmeal should likewise be resugared.
After attending to this Mrs. Matthews
said listlessly, mo, had not forgotten
1t. But it doesn't make any difference
anyway"
What, Thanksgiving not mako any
difference? Why, Edith. what Is the
matter?" and Hiram Matthews set down
his coffee cup and stared at his wife.
She shrugged her shoulders. us 1t the
dinner you mean? Well, send UP what.
ever you like. AS to the real spirit Of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27
Riding Hog. Of Worms.

Hogs affected with worms in the
intestines run down in condition, be-
come very thin and lank, back is arch
ed, eyes dull, refuse feed, walk stiflly
and appear lifeless. The worms may
be very numerous, in bad cases com
pletely filling the intestines. The pigs
die II not treated. To secure the best
results, affected hogs should receive In
divldual treatment. Twenty-four hours
before administering treatment. very
little feed should be given them. Then
give the following medicine us a drench
to each 100-pound hog; larger or
smaller hogs should receive dose in
proportion: Oil of turpentlne, 4
drachms; liquor ferrl dlalysatus, half
drachm; raw linseed oil, ounces. If
necessary repeat the dose in four days,
advises bulletin Of the Kansas Agri-
cultural College.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27

Prepare rich, light crust the day be-
fore Thanksgiving, and get about eight
fine large oysters for each person. Just
before dinner time fill the small baking
dishes with the oysters washed and drain
ed, and wet them with their own juice,
strained, brought to broil and SKINNED,
and then mixed with as much rich cream
thicken this with teaspoonful of butter,
melted, with as much -four, and strain
over the oysters; each dish should be only
half full of juice. as the oysters will
shrink In the oven and thin the sauce, sea-
son with salt, pepper and bits of butter
put on the crust, and bake until 1t lightly
browns. In serving put each dish on a
separate plate and add a bit Of parsley
on top of each little pie.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27
pLucKY TIGER BIRDS.

midas tiger bird, so called because
he is the one thing the royal beast
fears, is no larger than sparrow.
Yet SO bold and combative is ne
that if the great cat is surprised by
a sufficient number of the littls crca-
lures far from the protecting shelter
of the jungle it will go hard with
him. When alone the bril- will not
attack. Supported by flock OF
friends, however, often numbering
several thousands, the birds will seek
out his hereditary foe and give bat
tle.-South Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27
IN KAsHGARIA,

There are few places in the world
so difficult to get at as Kashgaria.
Though it lies in Chinese territory
the journey from Pekin occupies no
less than sixmonths. From India Cara
vans take two months having to cross
meanwhile the three highest mountain
ranges in the world by way of sew
eral passes measuring $4,000 feet
above sea level. Then from the tail.
end of the Russian railway system in
Central Asia one may reach Kash-
garia in three weeks by several
routes, all involving the transit of
difficult and storm-swept passes.
Kashgaria is said to cover an area Of
100000 square miles-a statement
that has little interest until consider
ed in relation to the proportion which
is cultivated by man. 1t is startling
to realize that human endeavor has
been capable of rendering fertile lit
tie more than hundredth part and
that ninety-nine hundredths of it Is
irredeemable desert.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27
SURVEYOR AND PANTHER.


A surveyor employed by the st.
Louis Bartlesville & Pacific Railroad
Company, which purposes to build
line from Joplin, Mo-, to Pond Creek,
Okla, saw a remarkable sight through
the glass of his transit instrument
while running a survey on Sand
Creek, fifteen or sixteen miles north
east of Pawhuska, in the Usage In
liam Reservation recently The coun-
try at that place is broken an indented
with canons. The surveyor had turn
ed his instrument to see the flagman
behind him. The flagman was seen
plainly, but beyond the flagman about
three hundred yards was something
that caused the surveyor to gasp in
establishment. A large panther, at the
edge of the small clearing, was gaz.
ing intently at the surveyors. Through
the glass the panther's every move
ment could be clearly seen. The sur
veyors shouted at the beast, which
quickly ran into the timber-Black-
burn correspondence Kansas City
Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27
Norah viii take you home and pu. you

Norah will take you home and put you
to bed"
Edith accompanied her caller to the
door. AS she stood watching her cross
the street, brisk step came up the
walk.
I'm late, little wife," and Hiram
Matthews stopped for the kiss which he
never forgot. why, Edith, you are cry
Ing"
"Oh, Hiram, am so glad tomorrow
is Thanksgiving, so glad. May the dear
Father in Heaven forgive me for my
wicked words and thoughts. I've SO
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27

mother thought. IF could have a
nurse to care for them and leisure to
teach them! As it Is I've hardly time to
listen to their prayers"
just then loud cry reached her. The
hall door of the house opposite was dashed
open and woman came flying down the
steps shrieking for help. 1t was Mrs
Ashley, and close behind her came the
half-clothed figure of man. Edith could
see his clenched fist uplifted while dread.
full oaths reached her ears.
In moment the scene was one of con.
fusion. The servants rushed out scream.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27
AN ANIMAL ANGLER-THE OF
TER

lER.
Hunters and trappers have so de-
pleted fur-baaring animals that few
are left who catch and eat fish; and
1t is fortunate the otter is now COM
paratively scarce in our northeastern
States, for he is a terrible and per-
severing foe to fish. He is SO dainty
that he will frequently kill several
large fish in a day, devouring only
those portions which best please his
palate. leaving the remainder on the
waterside to become the prey of 9TH
er fish-loving creatures. For the pur-
suit of his finny prey the otter is
admirably adapted by nature. The
body is 1.-THE and serpentine; the feet
are furnished with broad web that
connects the toes which are of infin-
lite service in propelling the animal
through the water; the tail is long,
broad and fiat; and the short, power.
full legs are so loosely jointed that it
can turn them in almost any direc-
ton. The hair of the body is of two
kinds-one a close, fine, soft fur,
"AlSh 1lco ueAt " IAe Shluy pTOLeCC-
Ing it from extreme heat or cold; and
the other composed of long, shining,
coarse hair, which permits the ami
NAL to glide easily through the water;
the teeth are sharp and powerful, pre-
venting the slippery prey from escap-
ing, SO that the quick and wary fish
fall easy victims to the otter's SUI
perior aquatic powers. So easily does
1t glide into the water scarcely rip.
pie is seen to mark the time and place
of its entrance, and on emerging upon
the shore the body is withdrawn from
the stream with the same noiseless
ease.
When the otter is engaged in eating
the fish captured it holds the slip
perry prey between its forepaws and
begins with the back of the neck,
eating away the fine, flaky meat of
the shoulders and rejecting the head,
tail and other parts. The average
daily food is about four fish, weighing
two or three pounds, not necessarily
all trout. but trout and young salmon
are preferred to other coarse fish,
Louis Rhead, in Recreation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27
Tho Most proftnble Horse.

The most profitable horse to have on
the farm is good brood mare. She
will raise a colt each year, and 1t will
sell for snug sum in the fall, re-
marks American Agriculturist. With
little extra care the mare will do
as much work us any horse. This is
the kind that the average farmer
wants and is the kind he should got
for his own benefit. Have at least
one good brood mare on the farm;
raise your own horses and some to sell.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27

There may be few men here and
there who can grow bunch of pigs
without milk as well us with, but they
are few and expert. Sweet skim milk
has as yet no equal as bone building,
flesh making food. in my opinion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27
A patriotic chap is he
Old Reliable.

Mrs. Oatbin-How'd them turkeys ye
was raisin' fur Thanksgivin' turn out,
81?
Mr.. Corncrib-Wall, the last one we
he'd died in July, but we're goin' t. hev
some prime pork sausage.-Puck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27

Dlgby-How long did 1t take you to
learn to run motor car?
Scorcher-Oh. five or six.
Digby-Five or six what7 Wceksi
scorcher-No. Motor cars.-Catho-
lie Standard and Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27

Said the turkey: 'This Thanksgiving spree
Is all very well, agree.
To be thankful for good,
For all favors, one should;
But what is there in 1t for meT'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27
"MUMMY's DARLING"

1t was IL o'clock and Guntard's
was crowded with people, but l man
aged to get a small table to myself,
Just by screen.
There was good deal of noise and
hustle going on all around, SO it was
some time before realized that there
must be people behind the screen, but
presently a woman's voice could be
distinguished, evidently talking to a
child.
mo, darling" she said, CHERRY
brandy isn't good for you. Mummy
doesn't want her little daughter to
have such things"
"The Twentieth Century Child!" 1
murmured, with mingled pity and dis
gust.
Then the talking began again,
though the child's answers were too
indistinct for me to hear.
zone cake more, then, darling
one of these nice pink ones, but that
really must be all. You will be max
ing yourself ill, and then you won't
be able to go to Daisy's birthday
party. Just think of that"
| A moments pause. Then:
"Mummy's looking forward to the
party quite as much as you are, my
pet, and she knows her little girl
will be the smartest and the sweetest
and the cleverest in the room!"
The child said somethink couldn't
hear, and the infatuated mother went
on again:
"Then there's the fancy-dress ball
on Thursday. think you shall go as
Spring, my darling, covered with
flowers"
The child was evidently making
hay while the sun shone with the
cakes, and didn't answer.
-sAnd after the ball my wee grille
must pay off some of me calls with
Mummy. And then there will be at
her own AT Home cards to be print
ed and sent out. How busy Mummy
and Nina will be! And l mustn't for
get to send picture of you in fancy
dress to the papers, my sweet! How
Jealous the other little girls will be!n
A picture of an overdresse, smirk-
ing child-"Our Little Contributor,
No. 567S9'-rose before my mental
sight.
But now We really must be going,
darling" cooed the voice. 1--WE have
only just time to have your new motor
coat fitted on before lunch. We shall
have to leave your new shoes till to.
morrow"
The rustic behind the screen be-
came louder, and a minute later
fashionably dressed woman came out.
carrying in her arms small black
Pomeranian dog with a pink ribbon
round its neck and lot of jingling
gold and silver ornaments fastened
to it.
AS she passed down the shop the
lady stopped for moment beside
friend at another table.
This is my very own little grille"
she said, "and she is very vain lit
tie girl, too. But isn't she sweet?"
Then she went on, smiling, and in
the distance could hear her saying:
Il have had glass of cherry
brandy and biscuit, and my little
girl has had three iced cakes-three-
penny ones-and two macroons-
greedy little pet!' Punch.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27
Weed Crops.

Every successful farmer finds that
he must assert his mastery in no nm
certain way over the weeds, these reb-
els Of the vegetable world, or they will
work havoc In his little domain and
eventually his undoing. The battle
with them must be fought increasingly,
for they are constantly on the watch
to take advantage Of every opportunity,
remarks writer in American Guilt:
yator. We'll fight It out right hero
II 1t takes all summer!" may well BE-
the threat OF the farmer to the weed
crop
The great difficulty is that great
many give up the fight with the weeds
altogether too soon. The first attackA
art fierce and spirited enough, but they
soon grow Indifferent and abandoned
them altogether. Now, the fact is that
weeds are Of a great many different va.
rieties. which seelh to be designed to!
germinate Mt different seasons, one spess:
cies following on the heels Of anothers.
occupying the ground as soon as their,
predecessors have ripened their seeds,
Tho result is that wedding, vigorous at
first, but soon abandoned, leaves the
way open and unobstructed for the
later varieties to flourish unhampered,
and so they are never conquered or re-
duced. but their reign is more firmly
established from year to year.
Then, again, many who WELD the hoe
vigorously are altogether too careless
In their dealing with the weeds outside
of the cultivated fields, allowing them
to flourish unrestralned about the ma
nure heap all summer and scatter their
seed broadcast upon 1t, to be advans
tageously planted when 1t is drawn out
and strewn upon the fields In the
spring.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27

Thirty streets and open places in
Paris are named after eminent chem.
lists, the latest being Place Berthelot;
and 80 are named after famous ply.
sicists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27
A Popular citizen.

We celebrate the soldier boys
And each heroic clan,
But when Thanksgiving season comes
We hail the Inner Man.
patriotic chap is he
IN proper colors dressed,
Cranberry sauce his red provides
And white the gobbler's breast.
Plum pudding gives fame Of blue
To make the brave array.
And drumsticks always at the feast
Salute the colcrs gay.
He comes Of Puritanic stock
Whose influence still tells,
For always Mr.. Inner Man
Within the pie-belt dwells.
Puck,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27
Alcohol vs.. Gasoline.

"The Comparative Value of Alcohol
and Gasoline for Light and Power" is
the name of Bulletin No. %, which is
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27

Grapes are still trodden with the
bare feet in many of the vineyards
of Spain and Italy,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27

1t Is said that ganders and geese
when once mated, can be kept rs long
as eight years without changing. In
fact, 1t Is rard to separate them.
When 1t is necessary to DO so they must
be kept out of each others hearing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-27
HOW HE ALBATRoss FLIES.

Snapshot photos are constantly add.
ing valuable facts to the stores of
science. They are able to detect and
analyze motions too quick for the eye
to follow. A recent instance of the
application of photography to dis
puted question in natural history is
an experiment made on vessel from
British Columbia to San Francisco.
one of the passengers thereon being
scientist in the employ of Uncle
Sam.
"a large albatross had been follow
ing the steamer and keeping pace
with it for several hours, and the
wonder grew among the watchers on
shipboard as to how the bird was
able to fly SO swiftly while apparently
keeping its wings extended without
tapping them. AS this is common
manner of fight with the albatross,
the explanation has been offered that
the bird takes advantage Of slight