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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-29
Americ.,. First Book.

The first book printed in America
was 'The Eccale Espiritual Fara File
gar al Clelo" Spiritual Ladder For
Reaching Heayen). 1t was printed in
the City Of Mexico in the early part Of
1887 by Juan Fablos on press
brought from Europe by Fra julian de
Zumarraga, first bishop of Mexico.
The first attempt at a newspaper In
America was THE Mere do yolantc
(Flying Mercury. Mexico, 1893. The
first Indian school was founded in
1924, and industrial schools for Inli-
ans date back to 154S. HALF CEN
fury before our overland pony express
was inaugurated there were regular
monthly mails the length of Spanish
America-from Paraguay to San Fran
cisco, a little matter Of $500 mlles."-
NJ. A. hamburg, in Scottdale Independ
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-29

change things gradually. sent cook
away yesterday and one Of the house
maids, and am shutting up several
of the larger bedrooms, as don't mean
to entertain, excepting, Of course. my
monthly debating society. give them
tea, at least we call it tea"
Nice and cheap" ! murmured.
Eyes, we only have wholemeal bread
and milk. and there are apples If any
one wants them-apples are both whole
some and nourlshlng."
."And usually sour or woody, too"
"If they are sour, they can be bak-
ed"
aren't you going to entertain at
The Towers this elmmer?'' presently
asked.
NO" said Norma. at is to be a
real rest for papa and for me. 1 shall
take my debating society down for
the day next month"
isn't Gwen comfng?" asked. 81
thought she said your father had asked
her. My cousin, Gwen Randall" /
added in answer to puzzled look.
NO." said Norma. Papa did say
something about it, but to tell the
truth. Nell, am. not going to have
her. l know ought not to say SO
to you; but she is not at all my style"
NO" agreed, looking at the severe
little expression and the hideously I'M
becoming dressed hair and out-of- taste
dress. II don't think she really is your
style!"
$50 why have herr" asked Norma
simply. Il told papa did not care
for her, nor did l think her par
ticularly suitable friend for him."
Truly the present day parent is well
brought up! And he was willing, of
course, to drop her at once?'
"No. he was very rude indeed" said
Norma !; 80 rude that did not even
come down to dinner, but am sure
he took what said to heart, because
l put 1t extremely plainly"
II am sure he did, 1 agreed cheer
fully. "and sincerely hope he will
become really obedient and tractable
parent"
you can do anything with a man
If you only have the courage to put
your foot down." said Norma with
much decision, "and, fond as am of
you, Nell, really do not care for your
cousin and SO l have shown papa quite
plainly do not intend to have her
here"
It was very nearly six weeks later
when, in answer to a pressing invita-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-29
A Protected InIu,try.

No Indnstrv is mora bigbI,- s,,h,,d,.,
nv tho tar,fr than tho vrindon. ,,,nss 'saa
tories and the c,oss worl.ors ,n,ss.,,.a,,
tbev too waro nrotootad ~ Fl
HIGHER wages Tho Gloss nv. us
naturo,lv eostersd IL, th,s tas,a ma
tectIon YET 81, tb,s seam,ra 49, ~
~ hos hoon an +ha s1reaao p'esl'si
the wor1,m arc concornad En-. a..o 80
In nrovnerons timos thar saI,.,s, 80,
work fnr moro thor s,S 49, - 80. :
tbo raor which o,,t Voc. T., ~, w. W -
org,nizo Inc Tho Glass srn,,.. .a.s,a ~
tor n-.s yarv not,ro1 hnt ~ -. .' ss
.. mo nossossod - . notan+ -. u.s., Us. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-29
AS no e1R1s.

~. r. I v d!
like my freedom, 1, admit,
Ny pipe and chat with some old crony,
But still I'm not opposed bit
To matrimony.
A blessed and holy state
know that cannot be disputed.
I As for myself, merely wait.
Until I'm suited.
= Show me the girl who's to my mind
(They are not scattered round SO
thickly.)
But show her to me and you'll find
Me acting quickly.
! do not ask for beauty rare
Or for bearing proud and stately.
For intellect I do not care
So very greatly.
II she's not absolutely plain
And II in her the virtues mingls
In fair proportion I'll remain
No longer single.
Yes, such there are-some perfect gems
Sweet girls, with dispositions sunny.
The trouble, though, I find with thcm's
They have no money.
Chicago News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-29
Not Harmonious.

Art was undoubtedly the ruling pas.
sion of woman who chung to strap
Ia New York subway car recently,
declares the Sun Of that city, when she
might have sat down.
She was dressed In a. coral pink
gown. There was vacant place to
which a man, who was also clinging to
a strap, called her attention.
"Oh, no, thank you'll" she replied,
frankly. Il couldn't sit there. 1t
would kill my gown"
The man was puzzled until he OBJ.
served that woman sat next to the
vacant place who wore costume in
which deep purple predominated.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-29
HOW TO MAKE A BOB
SLED AND ToBoGGAN
~~~~~~~N~

Take two shooters or sleds, each
about four feet long, shod with iron.
and connect them with seat made of
plank one and quarter Inches thick,
eight feet long and eight Inches wide,
planed smooth, and each end rounded
to half circle. Underneath the plank,
and about a foot from each end, nail
cross cleats (see Fig. p of two-inch
by four-inch jolst. Fasten firmly the
rear cleat to the middle of the rear
sled (see Fig. ~. OF course each sled
Is covered with board. To attach
the seat to the front sled, drive firmly
Into the forward cleat king-bolt of
halfAnch iron (see Fig AZ, which pro-
5ects downward through a hole In the
top Of the cover of the leading sled, far.
enough to allow for nut to be screw
ed on the lower end of the king bolt,
to prevent the seat from being detach-
ed from the sled, but loose enough to.
allow of the play of the sled In order
to steer it. For security and convent
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-29

hundreds OF millions OF dollars By
selection and crossing he has not only
vastly improved large variety Of
vegetables, grain, fruit, nuts and flow
ers, but he has actually succeeded in
producing new species of value far
transcendlng that of either of the par
ent originals. By changing the nature
of the fruits themselves he has largely
extended the areas Of their profitable
cultivation. For example, oranges can
now be grown In territories where for
merly frosts made 1t impossible. He
has Invented" grains and grasses
which flourish in lands formerly con
sidered worthless deserts. He has elm
mated seeds from certain fruits, there
by greatly increasing their value. He
has produced an edible thornless cac-
tus capable Of supplying forage for
countless herds on the arid plains and
even available as food for man.
AS a result of his fame his expert
mental farms have become the Mecca
of everyone who by any chance gets
within travelling distance of them.
Heretofore Mr.. Burbank has tried to
extend every hospitality and conyen-
fence to his visitors, but they have
grown in numbers to such an extent,
5000 in one year. that he is now COM
PEELED to protect himself and his work
from the invasion of sightseers. Re
Gently he got out circular announcing
that he has nothing for sale and must
deny visitors the courtesy formerly ex-
tended.
Because of the army of visitors all
the important experimental work was
delayed beyond recall; grounds were
overrun by crowds from daylight till
10 o'clock at night; there was no rest
for him or his employees day or Right.
Rare plants died from lack of atten-
tion, letters were neglected and tele-
grams delayed. Meals were taken
standing, sleep was disturbed and
health was jeopardlzed. The question
arose: Should he continue his valua-
BILE work of research undlsturbed. or
should he submit to being murdered
piecemeal as showman?' The an
swer is found at every gate announcing
that positively no visitors will be al
lowed and that all trespassers will be
prosecuted. Utica Globe
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Es3S6aa8SA49HHHH
b POLITICS aaaa
"a ==OF THE DAY g
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have the effact of un,t;p, An r,r
Quite the reverse was the cose sor tho
defeat was more s,pn,f,cant tho most
ardent followers Of Mr. Rrvan refusIn.
to vote for Judpe parker
Does nor common sonso d,c+o+a +ho+
any chosen renresentotiya Of either Tao
ton Will again s,ffer llefeat hv tho 70.
fusal OF enourb Damocrats 70 s+ond Inv
tbe t,cketg 70 win tharoe.ro 49,.
promise mist he sccomnlisbed and ono
of the eminent Democrats who has been
pno,,;od VII, In. es..,as % ~.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-29

ton, went to spend few days with
Norma.
Where Is your father?" 1 asked us
we sat over tea.
"He is up in town, but I'm expect
ing him home to-day. 1t is very
strange, but he wired to the house
keeper instead of to me. have sent
her away, as there were far too many
servants here, and so Of course open
ed the wire. 1t only said: Coming
home on Thursday prepare east
rooms.'"
"And did you"
mo; have shut the east rooms up,
and go | wrote and told him had put
him in the blue room-it's sunny and
not SO rldiculously large"
"Will he mind?"
II have really never thought about
it." said Norma but don't see why
he should, you know. had note
from him saying he was coming one
day next week, and he would bring
with him final argument; but, it is
hopeless to argue, because my views
are not to be changed"
A few days later Norma and went
up to town for the night returning to
the Towers the following day. We
walked up from the station. Norma be-
Ing great advocate for the simplicity
of walking, even on close and firing
day.
We went through the drawing-rom
into the garden.
who's that with papa?' 2, asked Nor
ma sharply. "Why, well, do believe
It's your cousin. But surely. She
stopped suddenly, remembering Gwen
was my cousin, while followed a little
uncomfortably on to the lawn.
How do you do, papa?" There was
grave disapproval in Norma's manner
as she colby turned to my cousin
Gwen, "How do you do, Mrs. Randall?
was not aware was to have this
pleasure. Papa-I-I am quite sur
prised."
Are you,- my dear?" said Sir Rich
ard, as he drew a shade nearer to
Gwennie's side. "Well, we are going
to give you another andI even pleas
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-29
Per cent
A simple Way to Make Cheese.


pie process, and almost any one can
turn out a good article with little
practice. will give method by
which any one can make cheese sue
cessfully. Take evenings milk and
strain 1t into some clean vessel and
let it stand in cool place until morn
ing. Evenings milk should be warmed
to about 96 degrees before adding
mornings milk. A good way to warm
1t is to set pail of boiling water
into the milk. Prepare the rennet by
soaking in one gallon of warm water
for twenty-four hours before using.
Add as much salt as 1t will dissolve,
strain, let 1t settle and 1t is ready for
use.
Use tablespoonful for each three
gallons Of milk. If 1t is much over
half an hour coming Increase the guam
tity, If much less decrease 1t. As soon
as 1t is well curdled take knife and
cut the c1rd into blocks SO that the
whey can escape. AS soon as the whey
is mostly out of the curd take bas-
ASt oAu paw SiotA III II 81 us u
receive the curd. AS the curd hardens
continue to strain off the whey. Chop
the curd fine, add salt ounce to
each five pounds of curd-and It is
ready for the press. Put the curd In
tin hoop made like peck measure
without bottom. 1t is good idea
to have two sizes, as the amount of
curd will differ at times.
Almost any one with few tools
and little ingenuity can construct
press TINT will answer the purpose
very well. A simple way is to NOR
tise beam into post SO that 1t can
work up or down, and ihang weight
to the outer end of the beam. The
hoop with the ourd in 1t should be
turned or reversed every eight or ten
hours. From eighteen to twenty-four
hours is generally long enough to press
a cheese. Now comes the curing peri
cd, which requires considerable care
and attention. The cheese when taken
from the press should be rubbed with
lard and a bandage of new muslin
pinned loosely around it. The cheese
must be creased every day. Do not
remove the bandnge. but apply the
grease on 1t. In from four to five
weeks the cheese should be ready for
home use or market.7-J. Al. Smith
q a. r. b
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-29
RIanki

L
A New Orleans woman, well-known
for her work for charity, recently ac-
cepted an Invitation to speak at an
antituberculosis meeting. On the plat
form she found herself seated between
a bishop and rabbi and the tone of
the meeting seemed to be rendered ex-
tremely solemn by the combination.
III order to tighten the solemnity,
she said, turning to the rabbi, do you
know. feel as If were a leaf between
the Old and New Testaments."
The rabbi turned sad-eyed gaze
upon her.
Eyes, madam" he said, "and. If you
will recall. that page is usually blank
one.n
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-29

Argentine is one of the greatest com
petitors of the American wheat farmer.
and the harvest is beginning there. 1t
is reported that the weather is unfa-
yorable, and in consequence the price
OF wheat In the United States has adj
yanced 5 cents, or more, bushel in
the past week or two. Thus we SET
how the American farmers are entirely
dependent, upon nature, both here and
In foreign chimes, and how slightly can
man-made laws aid those dependent
upon the soil. Yet the Republican
party has attempted for years to de-
ceive the farmers of the United States
by placing a duty of % cents n bushel
on wheat and similar tariff duty on
other farm products, except cotton,
which being produced Ny Democrats
and darkeys who We're not considered
Of enough political Importance to even
make the pretence of protecting. Al
though cotton was placed on the free
list, the cotton growers have not COM
planned, for their common sense has
taught them that late springs or early
frost, too much rain, or drought, or the
boil weevil are not controlled by the
Republican party, however omnipotent
1t boasts itself to be. Nor have the
cotton growers suffered by this lack
Of Republican protection, for, thanks
to their own labors and the average
good seasons the crops have been gem
orally favorable and the price fairly re-
muneratlve
But when the other side of the ledger
is examined 1t is at once seen what a
great Increase In expenditures has come
about since the present tariff law was
enacted ten years ago The average
increase in the pric3of all the farmer
buys Is close upon so per cent higher,
and nearly every article is protected by
the tariff which has fostered a trust or
combine, with the objeet,of eliminating
competition. The tariff having vir,
tually abolished competition from
abroad, the trusts by combination have
been able to abolish it at home.
If the Democrats had been united on
financial and other policies this plum.
dering policy of protection would long
since have been discarded, for nothing
but Democratic divisions has kept the
Republican party in power. vii, the
policy of nominating Mr.. Bryan, who
however he may be admired by large
section of the party, Is intensely dis
liked by another faction, quite able tc
defeat him at the polls, be persisted
in: Nor would the nomination of ,
candidate of the Judge Parker type
Sonest and able, as be was known to be
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-29
A Final Argument
~o~o<>>~~N~Nr~~N~o~

\
"What pity you can't come with
me. Gwen. l did SO want to go to
Homburg.''
Dearest, would with pleasure, but
4 really can't and my cousin, Gwen
Randall, looked depreciatingly across
at me. ITO tell the truth, Nell, my
plans are rather unsettled Just now"
When a widow. and, moreover,
young and pretty widow, tells you her
plans are rather unsettled, there is only
one further question to be asked.
"Who is 1t, GwenY'
She laughed little consciously, and
then she blushed.
"Sir Richard Morton"
wont you find the daughter rather
handful y I asked-for knew
Norma Morton fairly well.
why should II" asked Gwen. "Im't
she nice? How old is she, by the way?"
"She is barely eighteen and dread
fully spoiled, and has grown up with
views on every sort Of subject. Have
you never met herr" 1 added in much
establishment.
Gwen shook her head. "No-not Of
= ten. / have seen her once or twice,
and she seemed pretty little thing. l
really hardly noticed her. am not
over fond Of girls Of that age, and they
are very easily put In their place. but
hope We shall be friends If should"
she paused.
Settle your plans" said, laughing.
"Well, j know Norma pretty well, and
I honestly think you will have your
work cut out"
II don't think 3d." said Gwen. II
should be delightful stepmother-al-
though, of course, shouldn't stand any
nonsense. II there was any trouble I
should send her back to school or let
her live with her aunt. But why
shouldn't we get ona'
"Well," said, doubtfully, as rose
to 60. Il don't see really why you
should not but 1t will depend good
deal on what you call nonsense. 1.
think, Gwennie, from what l know Of
Sir Richards daughter, he really is In
need of protector, and he could not
have better one-for you, at any
rate, will make him happy"
No
"Papa is really a great responsible
ity," said Norma Morton, pickering up
her pretty forehead.
Great" agreed, "and you really
ought to write book on the Reforma-
ton Of Fathers"
"Do you think so?" said Norma ca
gerly. "Yes, believe could; in fact,
am writing book now-ne, not on.
fathers" she added-..just explaining
my Views on the simple life and"
What is It called?"
II haven't thought of title yet L
think shall call 1t"
Back to the Land" suggested.
NO." she said seriously, II think
that has been done already-and 1
want to be original"
.'There Is nothing very original about
the simple life" began; adam and
Eve were"
Don't be, silly!" said Norma, severe
~. Il am going to point out In my
book the 'uselessness of wasting money,
the vulgarity of giving pretentious din
ners, and the value Of true economy,
the
Doesn't your father agree with your
views| I interrupted, to spare myself
further list of headings
'Papaf My dear, he's awful! mere
bon vivant He eats four courses for
( dinner"
Moderate mani My father has
seven"
And he seemed quite vexed when I.
changed 1t to two"
What did he say7'
n never repeat that sort Of thing
ed NQFma ssdately, y mean to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-29

PA" said Tommy, 81 smoked your
pipe today
What" exclaimed his pa.
You said 1t would make me sick,
but 1t didn't"
You misunderstood me, my son. l
said I'd make you sick. Hand me that
strap."-Philadelph Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-29
CALIFORNIA PLANT WIZARD.

Man Whose Work Is OF Tremendous
Value to the People.
Probably no other man in the world
approaches Luther Burbank of Cali
fornia as an expert lnsplant life. His
remarkable and wholesale experiments
have been going on for many years and
have resulted In benefit to humanity
which can be reckoned only in the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-29

II rather like your friend" Mrs.
Page said, graciously, after Carr had
gone home. HE is good-loeking and
agreeable, but you can't call him a
brilliant conyersatlonallst. The Law.
ton girls talked all around him."
Unfortunately" replied Mr.. Page,
Carr cannot talk on subject unless
he knows something about It."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-29


Despttesthe fact that the cereal crop
Yield of the United States for 1907 is
below that Of the previous year, the
money return on the 1907 crops prom
ises to equal, If not exceed, that of
1906. This statement is contained in
bulletin issued by Bradstreet's:
lowing to the very cold and back
ward spring season, only hay, sugar
and rice crops promise greater yields
than those of last year. The bulletin
says in part:
While the aggregate cereal yield,
six crops being inclpled, is rs per cent
smaller than year, ago, a counterbal-
ance to the falling off in crop produc-
ton is found in the generally higher
level of prices of the leading cereals,
guaranteeing that the producer at least
Will derive some compensation alike
from the smaller yields, the amount
of the old or 1906 crops left over, and
the improved export inquiry, partIcu-
larry for our wheat and -four, r6ss,V-'
by less satisfactory harsests /
The price Of wheat last week q
per cent higher than year ago
corn was Is per cent higher. Frol
1t may be gathered that the present
money returns on these crops is better
than at the outset of the cereal year.
and the prospects are that taken as
whole, this years cereal crops will
yield fully as much, if not more, than
they did year ago.
FOLLOWING is an estimate of the
Yields of the leading crops for 1907,
showing the per cent gain or loss from
1906:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-29

Sandy Pikes-Lady, could you help
a poor man dat has just found a sam
pie package Of Indigestion tablets?
Lndy-How can l help you?
Sandy Why, you can give me
a good solid meal of rich foods, SO
I can get de indigestion and try de
tablets. Chicago News,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-01-29
A Tariff Panic.

All classes of citizens are suffering IN
this boosted era of Republican prosper
ity, and If this is, as our Republican
contemporaries declare, "only little
furry" what will real Republican
panic do? The farmer has discovered
that the little furry" has prevented
the cotton buyer. and the wheat buyer
from having money to buy the crops;
that the price of farm products is fall
ing, while the price of the tariff pro-
tected trust products is still at the top
notch. The workingman finds wages
declining and factories, either running
on short time, or closing down, with
but little or any corresponding reduc-
tlon In the price of what he is COM
PEELED to, buy. The railroad men, the
telegraph operators and other employees
of public utility corporations are
threatened with clay off" us winter
advances, and but little saved to keep
the gaunt and hungry Republican wolf
of prosperity" from the door. And
yet the Republican leaders In Congress,
and out of Congress for that matter,
stand pat and sing their monotonous
song of 'let well enough alone,p and
advise us all to join in the chorus. I'm
der this joyless Republican symphony
while the tariff still protects the trusts
and not trust magnate, malefactor
of great wealth, though he may be, Is
ing, everyone is suffering but the fa-
vored few.
How do you like 1t? VIII you stlll
vote to continue to protect the trusts
and endorse the Republican policy Of
leaving well enough alone?" Do you
think President Roosevelt can be real
reformer and not even recommend to
Congress the reform of the tariff that
protects the trusts, which Is the chief
cause of prosperity for the few and
panic for the many?
Are YOU farmers satisfied with the
bogus protection the Republican tariff
.pretends to give YOU. and do you really
believe that the tariff on wheat and
other cereals has added one cent a
bushel to the price paid you?
II Won get two or three cents pound
more for wool, YOU more than pay 1t
out In dearer clothes If YOU grow
sugar beets and the tariff tax ON I'm
iported sugar makes such bees a dol
lar a ton higher, the sugal Trust gets
1t back from YOU in higher priced
sugar.
Do YOU workingmen still believe the
tariff tax on iron and steel and glass
and all other manufactured products
protects Won and odds to your. wages or
shortens YOUR hours of labor? Is n
carpenter or bricklayer or painter pro-
tected by the tariff? You know they
cannot be. but their wages are higher
than their brothers who produce tariff
protected products. because they are
better organized and have thus been
able to secure better terms ana shorter
hours from employers. 1t was not the
tariff, therefore, that protected them,
but rather plundered them. for all
alike have to pay the tariff tax to the
trusts In high prices for their products