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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14
Treating Grapevine..

Since the remarkable experiments of
NJ. Charles Truchot, instituted first in
1901, the employment Of potassium
permanganate for the cryptogamous
maladies of the vine, has attracted
more and more attention among ad-
vanced cultivators. At the outset the
experiments attempted In Haute-
Geronne, either with simple or COM
pound solutions, were not attended
with the wished-for success. On their
renewal in 1905 and 1906, he obtained
on widowed othellos such favorable re-
suits that his views on the virtues of
this remedy have become fixed re-
ligion.
The chemical product is known to
have antlseptic and antimicrobic prop
critics that are particularly energetic.
The solution NJ. Truchot now uses Is
composed of 125 grams of potassium
permanganate. Kilograms of lime and
100 llters Of water. The mixture Is
prepared in earthen or metallic receiv-
ers 1t is applied with sprayer, and
rather slowly. Tie vines are not In.
undated. When u eoatIug Is required
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

If cows head is raised as high as
possible and her mouth kept open by
the drenching bottle or horn, some of
the liquid is very apt to pass down the
windpipe into the lungs, sometimes
causing instant death by smothering
and at other times causing death to
follow in few days from congestion
or Inflammation of the lungs. Give all
cattle their medicine hypodermically or
in feed. If they refuse the feed, give
the medicine dry on the tongue. The
proper method of giving cow medl-
cine is to stand on the right hand
side, placing the left arm around the
nose, at the same time opening the
mouth and with a spoon, place the med
icine, which should be Of a powdered
form, well back upon the tongue.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14
Hum Ms Hold. Water,

Decayed and decaying vegetable mat
ter in the soil greatly increases the
power of the soil to hold water. This
is a fact Of such large consequence
that our agricultural scientists are pay
Ing more and more attention to 1t.
One Of the professors at Cornell Uni
versity undertook to prove the great
value of humus as holder of water.
He took two samples of soil from places
about twenty feet apart. Everything
about the location suggested that the
two samples should show the same wa
ter content. But in one OF the loca-
tons three successive crops of crimson
clover had been turned under. The
sample of soil from the place where
no clover had been turned under an.
alyzed S.75 per cent moisture; 1.91 per
cent humus and - nitrogen. The sam
pie from the soil where the crimson
clover had been turned under analysed
10 per cent moisture; 2.94 per cent
humus. and 81 nitrogen. This was
gain Of 6.25 in moisture content; 1.O3
humus content and 90 nitrogen con-
tent. There are very few people that
stop to consider what this means on
an acre of land. Taking the soil to
depth Of six inches it means that
this 6.25 per cent Increased moisture
would equal 93,75O pounds or 46h tons
Of water. This amount of additional
water would mean great deal in a
dry season. The turning under Of an
occasional crop of some green stuff
means much, If 1t does nothing else
than hold up the water content Of the
soil. 1t would take great deal of
sprinkling from hose to put on 40
tons of water. Many of the soils that
are now unproductive would, says
Farmers Review, be productive If they
had enough water to carry them over
the dry spell Of summer. But by bad
farming methods the humus has been
exhausted and this has reduced the ca
pacity of the soil for carrying crops
through the dry season. The crops
start well in the spring and seem to
be doing nicely till the summer dry
spell begins, when they at once droop
as If some insect were assailing them.
The trouble really is that the mois-
ture supply was SO light that 1t was
soon exhausted and the soil could not
supply more. This loss of water hold
ing capacity has really been at the bot
tom of numerous crop failures in DIFF
ferent localities. The humus supply
of the soil can be kept up by growing
deep roofing crops and by fertilizing
them so heavily that they will develop
great masses of roots. The blowing I'M
der Of crops grown for the purpose, of
course adds much hunus to the soil,
but most farmers do not like to lose
the use of the land for even season.
This may be avoided by growing some
leguminous crop in the cornfleld late
in the season and turning under the
soil late in the fall or early In the
spring. Rotations Of crops help to keep
up the humus supply, If there 10 grass
500 10 turn under occasionally.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14
A shade of Regret.

"Are you happier now that you own
your own homer" asked the sollcltous
friend.
"Of course" answered Mr.. Meekton,
there Is a proud satisfaction in hav-
ing my own place. But occasionally I
can't help longing for the time when
my wife kicked to the landlord for re-
pairs instead Of coming to me" Wash
ington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

'The railways are sometimes very
inconsiderate toward the public"
"Yes," answered Miss Cayenne, "but
think of the bad example the public
sets them. There is nothing that e1-
ceeds the seltishness and inconsidera-
ton to be found among lot of people
travelling on the cars."-Washington
Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

In his recent speech at Pittsburg
Governor, Crnnmins of Iowa said: at
seems to me that we have gone mad in
our zeal for the seller and have aban-
doned the buyer to the tender mercies
Of monopoly. combination, and greed
Hs WAS talking q q Republican to Re
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

Hands up!" said the footpad.
"And. If refuse2' querled the be-
lated pedestrian.
well, in that case" resumed the
footpad. II can only say that you don't
know the rules of the game. decline
to negotiate with one SO grossly ignor
ant. Good night, sir."-Philadelphla
Ledger.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14
The MODERN H.-o

ale is wonderfully handsome" said
the impressionable girl. "He looks like
the hero of novel;"
Not at ALL" answered Miss Cay.
enne; "he is neither gentlemanly
burglar nor an adept in slang
Washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14
On tho river.

"I suppose he clasped you in his
arms when the canoe upset?"
mo; quite the opposite"
"Quite the opposite?"
Eyes; the canoe upset when he clasp
ed me in his arms"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

What is Republican? A Republic
can is denatured democrat, an OPP
portunist, one who does not believe in
the strict construction of the Federal
Constitution, yet clings in vague, in
definite way to the theory of govern
ment by the people.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

"How is 1T that a strong man like
you cannot get employment" lady
asked a tramp. The mendIcant re.
piled: "Ah, mum, yer see, people
wants reference from my last employ.
er. an he's been dead about 20 years !"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

Ireland is called the Emerald Isle
because Of the richness of its verdure,
the term being first used by DIR. VIII.
liam brennan, the author Of "Glendal.
loch" and other poems, published in the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

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death far below, would you continue In
that vocation? If you did persist in 1t,
would you have sufficient confidence in
yourself to retain your nerve" under
all circumstances for thirty-flye years?
That has been brief part Of the
many exciting experiences in the life
of H. F. C.Risky") Evans. one of. the
most daring of the few famous ''steeple-
jacks" who risk death and like 1t.
Risky" Evans is now 40 years old.
He has wife and a son and daughter
grown almost to manhood and woman
hood. He has profitable business
which he can pursue without the risks
to. be run by steeple climbing. But
risks have been the essence of his life
since he was boy. He has climbed
steeples and buildings all over Amerl-
ca and has done some climbing in Eng
land as well. No better fun for
Risky" than to be clinging, In a
boatswain's chair, by sings or by his
bare hands and feet, high in the air,
with the blue sky reckoning to him,
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nisky Evans Is u type Oh tue oare-
devils that are growing scarcer each
year. The inventions of modern times
nave eliminated much OF the necessity
ior FISK which was run IN necessary
climbing or steeples and high buildings
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14
HOghouses.

HORhOu0ens
Bulletin No. 100 Of the Illinois Elk
pertinent Station discusses the location,
construction and operation Of hog
houses. 1t gives numerous drawings
and pictures to Illustrate the same, and
the bulletin is summarized as follows:
l. A hoghouse should be located so
that it is well drained, well lighted and
gives access to pasture, good shade.
pure running water and clean mud wal
lows.
2. The two principal kinds Of hog
houses are the Individual houses and
the large houses with individual pens.
Each has points Of advantage.
8. For sanitation the building should
be constructed so that it is dry, ven
tilated, free from dust and drafts, and
so that the direct rays of the sun fall
upon the floor of the pens at the time
the winter crop of pigs is narrowed.
These rays should also be excluded In
summer.
4. The building should be made serv-
iceable by being built SO that 1t can
be used every dayS'n the year, and be
arranged so that the largest amount Of
work may be performed with the small
est amount Of labor.
8. For large houses gates and partl-
tlons of wire are best, because they do
not obstruct the light and heat rays
from the sun, do not hide the pigs
from view Of the attendant, nor from
each other, and do not furnish lodg-
ment for disease germs.
6. The large house is operated SO
that two filters per year are farrow-
ed and grown for market, and 30 that
the pigs are put on the market at the
most favorable season.
This Is a practical bulletin on SUBJ
ject that should interest every farmer
who raises hogs, as it contains many
useful hints and suggestions about
hoghouse construction.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

HEASAuAS WIN aAo noUDys
Wife-Tommy Doesn't seem to bs
afraid Of policemen.
Husband-Why should he7 His nurse
was 4 very pretty girl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

Rock temples at Ipsampool on the
Nile are believed to be the worlds old.
est architectural ruins.
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publicans. we" meant the Republican
party. He told the truth, and nothing
but the truth, vet not the whole truth.
His party is standing pat on its an
Client Infamous policy of protecting the
few at the expense Of the many.
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the quantity is doubled. The treatment
is also advantageous In preventing too
hasty growth.
In proportion as the reaction occurs.
the solution changes color, passing from
violet to brown. After complete evap-
grafton, brown traces are found on the
leaves and fruit. These are quite
characteristic, and are seen a long
time. Tests, according to the method
Of NJ. Truchot, have not yet been wide
ly extended, and havetbeen made chief
ly for odlum and mIldew. Its efficacy
may, therefore, not be considered as
entirely demonstrated, for all the NAL
aides Of the vine, but there are grounds
for the sIlnposition.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

At the sale of G. w. Fink, of Mary
vile, No., thirty-five head Of Aberdeen
Angus cattle brought $4,000. an aver
age of $123. for each Individual.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

The old way of growing garden truck,
In little square or oblong beds, is out
of date. Long rows are far the best.
Then the horse and cultivator can do
lot of the work we used to do by
hand. Life is too short and too busy
to admit of much hand work anywhere
in these days.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

Italian farmers are suffering from
scarcity of labor more than the Amer
lean farmers. During the past two
years 100000 laborers from the prov
inces Of that country have emigrated
to the United States, but most of these
stop in the big cities and do not work
at farming.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14
American Tobacco.

American ToDaCCOs
The American tobacco crop has
within the past few years assumed
greatly increased Importance. Quail
ity as well as the quantity has Inn
proved. The farmers In some parts Of
the South, where this crop has been
taken up, are making money beyond
their fondest dreams in the cultiva-
ton of tobacco, and 1t Is said that the
unusual sight has been witnessed there
of the agents of the large manufacture
ing companies practically on their knees
begging for few bales of tobacco.
In southern Georgia the value of
land suited for tobacco growing has
increased in value tenfold, and towns
which were Insignificant few years
ago are now important shipping CEN
tiers. One place in Georgia, which 1t
would be difficult to find on the map.
enjoys the distinction of having ship
ped 100000 worth of leaf in tho
course of one year. The Florida crop.
it is stated, could have been sold twice
over. The latest figures to be had show
that the value of the tobacco in this
country annually is valued at Little
more than $25, 100000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

In some poultry houses it is fight
between the man and the house to see
which gets the most good out of the
business.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

Lie down and stretch out few min
utes every day. Shut your eyes and
let the world go. 1t will do you more
good than anything else.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

This is the time of the year when it
takes the tuck out of the boys to work
much before breakfast. Don't expect
to do half days work on an empty
stomach. You wouldn't think of treat
ing the horse that way.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

The most recent idea in branding
stock is to burn the telephone number
in the skin. The owners Of stray cows
may then be easily located.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

Sip the cold water you drink these
days. A lot of cold water gulped down
will be apt to bring on collie. You
haven't the time nor strength to waste
in that way.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14
Chasing Commercial Rainbow..

Shasin8 commercial Ratnbows.
There may be bag Of gold at the
end Of every rainbow; but where is the
end of the thing? The rainbow of i'm
perialism is the South American and
Asiatic market, especially the market
for American cotton and iron products.
But the monthly consular and trade
reports Of the Bureau of Manufacture
ers for June, 1907, shows what sort Of
illusions we have harbored in respect
to such markets. 7lt!y
These reports show that the Anglo
Argentina Cotton Company is poduc-
ing enormous quantities Of raw cotton.
and that the "Algodonesa MACDONALD"
has established cotton-spInning and
weaving factories which consume the
native output of lint and bid fair to
capture the entire textile market in
South America. Last year there were
established in the Argentine Republic
80 new cotton mills, with nearly 9,OOO,-
600 spindles. AT this rate, how long
will It take Argentina to supply South
The reports further show that in
Australia the cotton growing industry
Is firmly established, and that there
are millions of acres-a territory, In
fact, as large us the cotton belt Of the
United States available for the culti-
walton Of the Caravonica or any other
class of cotton. Manufacturing is sure
to follow the production Of the raw
MATERIAL English capital is available,
and will be used for that purpose.
AS to cotton goods, then, neither the
Aslatlc nor the South American mar
kets can be monopollzed by the United
States.
And as it Is with cotton products, so
1t is with iron products. Those coun-
tries abound in minerals. Our mission
aries, sent out by pious people to teach
the natives how to get to heaven, are
also teaching them how to compete
with us in the arts of civilization, and
are in this way raising up competition
in all Asiatic and African countries.
Thus does enlightenment destroy i'm
perialism and create competition. Our
best foreign market is for breadstuffs
and raw cotton, and is confined to Eu-
rope. And yet our standpatters refuse
to lower our tariff wall and our trade
with Europe, except for raw material,
is becoming more and more limited and
our commerce with Asia and South
America is being cut from under us.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

The reason why wool merchants al
ways request the tying of fleece with
cotton or hemp cords instead Of binder
Irvine is because the Irvine fibres get
mixed in with the fleece and in dyeing
extra work in picking out the objection
able fiber.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

Hundreds Of years ago, Tull said,
'sTillage is manure" and while he was
mistaken as to this, he was thinking
along correct lines. The fact is, the
more finely divided the particles of the
soil are, the greater the moisture con-
tent Of; that soil and the more soluble
the plant food.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

If the corn cultlvator undergoes as
much Improvement in the next few
years US it has in the past, it will
almost be white shirt job to pillow
corn. The dustless feature should be
next given attention by makers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

Farming and politics" is combina-
tion to which ITO graduates In a large
eastern college have announced as their
future life work. Running for office
and farming are commonly associated,
but not popularity after such prepara-
ton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

The farmers road to success is paw
ed with good resolutions.
A well-filled woodshed and conven-
lent water supply go a long ways to-
ward promoting domestic tranquility.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

The value Of the farm teleP p vas
strlkingly shown recently In Sc
Of Mrs. George Stech, of Centerville,
Iowa. A tramp broke into her home
when she was alone with her baby, but
before he smashed in her front door
she ran to the telephone to give the
alarm. The tramp attacked her before
she could do so, but the receiver being
off the hook, her screams were heard
by many of her neighbors along the
line and assistance soon came.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-08-14

For all one can tell nowadays his
cultivators and curry combs may be
made of old wagon tires and boot
jacks picked up anywhere between
Maine and California. The old Iron
gathering industry has become an ex-
tenslye one and in large cities may be
found acres of scrap piles awaiting re-
melting.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-05
ECONOMY, IND.

Economy, Ind, Nov. 5.-Dr. J. B.
Clark was called to Muncie Sunday to
give medical aid 10 his grandson,
Thomas Williams, who is very sick.
Mrs. Emily Atkinson and Mrs.
Amanda Lamb were guests of Joseph
Lamb and family at dinner Friday and
were at Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. c. Lambs
home Saturday night.
Kew Stanley preached in the L. B.
church Sunday morning.
Lawrence Hiatt came over from
Mooreland Saturday evening after his
two little daughters. Mildred and Paul
inc, who have been staying with their
grandfather Hiatt the past five weeks.
Mrs. Tilda Martin has been sick with
grip.
Mr. and Mrs. John Replogle and son
Charles. spent Saturday and Sunday
in Alexandria,
Mrs Alice Fraiser and daughter Jen-
ME and Frank Gardener. went 10
Fountain City Saturday afternoon.
Miss Pearl Edwards was the guest
of Miss Bessie FRASER Sunday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-05
L0SANTVIlLE.I IND.

Losantville, Ind, Nov. 5-F. c.
Templin and family have moved to
Peru.
F. W. Burroughs and mother have
been visiting o. II. Deering and fami-
ly, at Middletown, o.
Ed Cromis and wife spent Sunday
in MunCie.
J. II. B. McNees and wife. OF Win
chester, have been visiting their son,
J. Z. McNees and family, this week.
Yes Sulteen and family visited with
Elvin Vardeman and family, near No
doc, Sunday.
Mrs. DR.. Virgins and children visit
ed with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Rooms, Thursday.
Mrs. Fleeta Finch visited Mrs. Etha
Linville at Brownsville, Friday.
Mrs. Jane Cory of Sulphur Springs
visited Mrs. Fleeta Finch, Wednesday
Mrs. Martha Johnson and daughter
Tressa, were at Farmland, Wednesday
Mr.. and Mrs. D. E. Johnson were
guests in Muncie, Wednesday.