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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-04


would be measuring party" and
the guests enjoyed a most happy
time.
The Knights of Pythias are en-
deavoring to secure John. I. Nc
Cutcheon, the popular cartoopist Of
the Chicago Tribune, who is under.
management Of the Slayton Lyceum
bureau. to give his illustrated lee
ure here sometime during the
month of May. Mr.. McCutcheen
is most interesting speaker and
his work as cartoonist and his
manner of entertainment is unique
and clever. A vote Of the members
of the lodge was taken Monday eve
ming, and a paper circulated among
those who wished tickets for the
attraction. The vote was unani-
nous for Mr.. McCutcheon's appear
ance here ut the time stated, and
forty names secured for those who
would wish at least two tickets. A
guarantee of 5000 is necessary,
thereby necessitating movement
among the members Of the lodge to
secure the sale of at least five hun
dred tickets. 1t is hoped that their
efforts may be successful, as i. would
indeed be an privilege to here Mr..
McCutcheon.
The Thirteen Club was entertain
edsat the home Of Mrs. W. N. Boy
ton Monday evening, the affair be-
ing IN honor OF Mrs. w. j. Suckow,
Of Grinnell, formerly member of
the club. Mrs. Boynton served sup
per, after which toasts were given
by members Of the social order,
among which were interesting talks
by Mrs. Suckow who spoke Of the
life at Grinnell and the very pleas
ant relations which the family has
made in that city. Miss Emma
Suckow will graduate from the Iowa
College this coming June. Mrs.
Cornelia Atwater, who recently re-
turned from several months visit
with her grandson, Mr. Lewis
Corning Atwater. at Washington,
D. @, spoke particularly of "a recep-
ton which she attended at the
White House. given by President
Roosevelt and his wife. Mrs. Atwatel
was honored by receiving especial
attention from both the Presiden
and Mrs. Roosevelt, and her visit al
Washington was a most happy one
Mrs Atwater spoke Of the many
people now residing at the Capita
city, who were residents of this
place at one time, and that they are
enjoying tho best Of health, and at
the present time Mrs. j. M. Morse,
and children of indianapolis were
guests at the home of Major ane
Mrs. Morisey.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-04

Theatre goers ars7interesled in
"Madam Butterfly, AN opera which
will be presented by Henry Savage
at Waterloo, Cedar Rapids an Dub
.uque this week and the first of
next. A number from here con
template Witnessing the production
at one Of the three cities manned.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-04

The ladies Of the First Presbyter-
ian church entertained the members
of that society and their friends
Friday evening, between the hours
of 5 and II o'clock, at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Clemans on
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-04

lama and Marion streets. The in
vitations issued mentioned that it,
would be measuring party" and
the guests enjoyed a most happy
time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace G. Goxs
will present THE Runaway Prin-
cess at Strawberry Point Saturday
night, March It'll, which will be
played by members of that towns
band. Rehearsals were begun
about two weeksago
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-04

The Modern National Reserve had
intended to serve dinner and supper
this coming Saturday either in the
Pythiar Castle or at Ford Hall, but
the date has been postponed until
until the following Saturday, the
18th, on account Of the Democratic
and Republican county conventions
which are to be held here that day.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-04

A club dance will be given at
Pythian Castle March IL, Wednes-
day evening, under the management
of the Sir knights. Music will be
furnished by Carpenters orchestra.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-04

A party was given at the home of
j. B. Higman, which is near this
city, on Friday evening. Dancing
was enjoyed by a large company of
guests, a number Of whom at
tending from here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-04
Social Events.

SuC1dl GtculS.
The Five Hundred Club will
meet at the home of Mrs. Will Work
on Union street to-day Wednesday,
Bernard Durey was a host to a
number of his friends Friday eve
ming. atsthe home of his parents
north of town.
The Highland Mobiles will give a
dance at Central Opera house March
II, which will be in the nature of
St. Patrick's day affair.
sf The knights of Pythias served
supper and gave smoker Monday
evening at Pythian Castle after the
regular work completed.
Mrs. @. D. Lynde entertained at
a luncheon Thursday in honor of
the Rev. Mr.. Lynde's mother, who
is visiting at their home.
The Tourist club will meet next
Tuesday at the home of Mrs. G. w.
Keagy on Howard street. An in
teresting program will be heard.
Mrs. W. q. Norris will give a
luncheon Friday afternoon Of this
week at her home on Franklin and
Howard streets to the members of
p. d. O. chapter.
A club dance will be given at
Pythian Castle March IL, Wednes-
day evening, under the management
of the Sir knights. Music will be
furnished by Carpenters orchestra.
A party was given at the home of
j. B. Higman, which is near this
city, on Friday evening. Dancing
was enjoyed by a large company Of
guests, a number of whom at
tending from here.
A dancing party will be given at
the Pythian Castle Friday night of
this week, by several young men OF
the city. Mauic for the evening
will be furnished by Miss Hazel
Huene, Frank j. Reiger and Jay
Barr.
The Modern Woodmen have made
arrangements to have Mr.. and Mrs
Chas. Ellis present their protean
play "The Deacon and the Widow
at opera house in near future. Mr.
Ellis presented "a Modern Wood
man" here a few years ago with
great success.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Glissendorf
who have been living at the United
States Fish Hatchery for severa
years, and who will move onto the
George Keiser farm this week, were
given party, which was complete
surprise to them, by a party of friends
last Wednesday evening.
The Modern National Reserve had
intended toserve dinner and supper
this coming Saturday, either in th,
Pythiar Castle or at Ford Hall. bu
the date has been postponed unit
until the following Saturday. tn,
18th, on account OF the Democrat,
and Republican county convention
which are to be held here that day
The ladies Of the First Presbyter
ian church entertained the member
OF that society and their friend
Friday evening, between the hour
of 5 and IL o'clock, at the home c
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-03-04

A dancing party will be given at
the Pythian Castle Friday night of
this week, by several young men of
the city. Mauic for the evening
will be furnished by Miss Hazel
Huene, Frank j. Reiger and Jay
Barr.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-02-28
IMMIGRATION FROM
SOUTH EXPECTED
U. S. FARMERS ARE RECOGNIZING
SPLENDID OPPORTUNITIES
OFFERED BY WEsTERN
CANADA.

st. Paul. MINI, Feb .. 190S.-Pres.
ent indications are that the Canadian
Northwest will draw an exceptionally
heavy movement Of new settlers from
the United States this year 1t should
surpass the banner record for 1907
This Is not only based on the fact
that the Americans have come TO
realize generally that the Canadian
Northwest offers splendid opportuni'
ties, but also because tie railroads
have awakened to the fact and are
offering rates TO the Canadian North
west which are exceptionally favor.
able
The lines which lead to st. Paul
from the east and south are offering
homescekcrs rates to the Canadian
Northwest this year which are on
parity with those in existence to the
southwest for a couple of seasons.
These rates can be obtained from
any agent OF the Canadian govern
mcnt, who will be pleased TO give all
information possible regarding those
districts which offer the greatest in
duccments to settlers. The weather
throughout Western Canada has been
remarkably good this year. tele-
gram from the winter wheat belt OF
Southern Alberta dated at Cardston,
Alberta, January 29th. says:
This winter up 70 January % was
nothing short Of marvel, in fact, 1t
was the finest anyone can remember
for twenty-five years though there
have been otn,,s nehrly as good. The
DAYS were fine, sunny and warm with
light frosts at night Overcoats and
CLOSES. etc. were discarded by most
people in the day time, There was
so little frost in the ground that post
holes could be dug without any trouble
after the first inch was broken
| through Winter wheat remained
fresh and green although there has
been no snow since the September
storm. II there Is an early spring,
winter wheat should gain great
| start"
Amongst the reports of the yield
Of last year the following extracts are
! taken.
II. Howe of Magrath. Alta, writ.
ing on November, 1907, says: Il have
! 20 acres in crop 30 acres Of wheat and
| seven acres OF cats. My average yield
| Of oats was IS bushels TO the acre,
and of wheat 80 bushels. The value
to me was s3j per acre"
]. F. Haycock. of Magrsth, writes
| in November; Il had Gj acres in win.
ter wheat. which went 60 bushels TO
the acre; oats averaged so bushels. ]
also had IL tons of hay worth SO
per ton. | got coo bushels Of pota.
toes from three acres of land; | got
eight tons per acre from five acres of
sugar beet"
J. f. bradshaw. OF Magrath. had
1910 acres of winter wheat last year
which averaged 39iA bushels TO the
ocre The value Of his farm products
per acre was: Wheat, s5l,60; oats.
S1120 and barley. s25l5.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-02-28

have often read in poultry papers
II you put more than eight or ten hens
in the breeding pen the eggs will not
hatch. My experience has been that
% or 80 Leghorn hens with only one
cockerel lay eggs which hatch chicks.
every one. In 1895 | had pen of so
mixed pullets In place l0xlS feet. |
had brown Leghorn cockere that
had no use for. SO put him In with
this lot. In March, writes the cor.
respondent in Orange Judd Farmer,
one OF my neighbors wanted
to exchange eggs to set, 80
! let him have 80 eggs from this
pen. / did not tell him about the way
they were mated, as | had some doubt
about their Matching. But he got rs
chicks from the 30 eggs and came back
for 30 more, getting &c chicks the last
time, or "a chicks from GO eggs.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-02-28
HER CHOICE OF DEMISE.
Pathetic Thought Of Little Girl Who
Had Lost Playmate.

Mary had for neighbor a small play.
mate, muchloved and attractive boy.
The little lad rushed across the street
one day, throwing back a glance at his
mother. At that instant trolley car
swept around the corner and the re-
sultlng tragedy threw the town into
mourning. Each family wcpt as
though It's own son had been lost,
Mary was utterly disconsolate and,
little as she had previously known Of
death. realized In childish way the
added horror OF this one. In her con-
vulsiye grief and while her father and
mother sat with sobs in their throats
and tears overlooking, Mary straight
ened up and sobbed:
Mother, when die ! hope II will be
Of a disease and not Of a damage!"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-02-28
BRAIN POWER


A lady writer who not only has done
good literary work. but reared a
family. found In Grape-Nuts the ideal
food for brain work and to develop
healthy children. She writes:-
81 am an enthusiastic proclaimer OF
Grape.Nuts as regular diet | for
merry had no appetite in the morning
and for s years while nursing my four
children, had insufficient nourishment
for them.
Unable to eat breakfast felt faint
later, and would go TO the pantry and
eat cold chops, sausage. cookies, dough
nuts or anything happened to find.
Being writer. at times my head felt
heavy and my brain asleep.
when | read of Grape Nuts began
eating 1t every morning. also gave II
to the children. including, my 10
months old baby, who soon grew as
fat as q little pig, good natured and
contented
within q week had plenty OF
breast milk, and felt stronger within
two weeks ! wrote evenings and
feeling the need of sustained brain
power. began eating a small saucer OF
Grape.Nuts with milk instead of my
usual indigestible hot pudding, pie, Oh
cake for dessert at night.
"Grape.Nuts did wonders for me
and learned to like II. | did rot mine
my Homework or mothers cares, fol-
felt strong and full of go | grew
plump, nerves strong, and when
wrote my brain was active and clear
indeed. the dull head pain never re
turned"
There's n Reason
Name given by Postum Co., Batt;t
Creek, Mich. Read, THE Road t
Melville" IN pkgs.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-02-28
Macaronl Wheat.

Falzer's strain oi Mscaroni or Kubanks
wheat Is absolutely pure and is from seed
obtained from the Department Of Agri'
culture Our strain is Dakota grown
which laughs at droughts and elements
and positively mocks black rust that ter.
rlblc scorch and would he ashamed Of
itself ii It did not return from 40 to so bu.
OF the finest wheat the sun shines on per
acre in good H., la. Mich, Wis, Ohio,
Penn Mo. Neb., Kan and OF her lands
and 30 TO 90 bu. per acrc IN arid lands. No
rust, no insects, no failure,
JUST SEND 10c ASp THIS NOTICE
to tie John A. Sazer Seed Co, La
Crosse, Wis, and they will send YOU the
most original seed book published to-
Pcthcr with free samples Of farm seeds
such as Mncaroni Wheat, Billion Dollar
Grass. Victoria Rape, Sainfoin, the dry
soil lururintor. Bromus lncrms the dcs
ert crassifer Emperor William Oats, more
original than the Emperor himself etc.
etc. etc.
And if you send lac they will mail in
addition package of farm seed never I've.
fore seen hy YOU. John \. Salzcr Seed Co.,
La Crosse, Wis. X. & W.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-02-28
MAKING A BRooDER.
Simplify Care OF Little Chicks by Con
structing One.

Some people try TO have lot OF
hens match abou; the same time as
their incubator, then give the chicks
to the hens. But / have found By cN.
pcriCuCc that is mistake, writes n
poultry keeper in Farmers Mail and
Breeze. The hen will take them out
and drag them around in the dew, and
If It happens to rain she will sit riSht
down where she happens to be and
lose from three to half a dozen, or per.
haps all the flock, while Il the chicks
had a brooder they woulI run into it
and be safe.
make my own breeders. They
work all right out Of duo;s and never
vet have lost a chick with them. !
take piece of shcciiron 20 inches
wide and feet long Then two pieces
Of by S fee, long, and In each
board make two holes Is inches apart.
Run gas pipe through these for the
sh"rDiron to rest on, and fas,on the
boards = feet apart Make a rack out
OF lalh 10 SIT on top OF iron and cover
with thici, brown paper.
Use TWO pieces Of ! by 10 > feet &
inches long from which to make Gov.
or: fasten on top Of first boards with
hinges and hooks so they can he
turned back TO clean ont brooder
Outside the broodor make board
floor level with the shcctiron floor fer
inches, then slant to ground So rs
to make a run for the chicks to 70
in and out. Set the broodcr lamp I'm.
DER the sheetiron and place the lath
rack and thick paper over the iron.
The chicks will never get too hot m
less the lamp eXplodcs. which has
never happened yet for me The cost
Of this brooder Is about $3.50 lamp
and all
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-02-28
The Making Of a Journalist.

Henry II. Ashton, Virginia City
capitalist, has in his library, richly
bound in crushed Levant, those early
volumes Of the Virginia City Enter,
prise to which Mark Twain contrib.
uteG.
The faded pages contain innumer
able specimens OF the famous writer's
quaint humor. Mr. Ashton often
points out the first paragraph that
Mari, Twain wrote on his arrival in
Virginia city The paragraph runs:
"A thunderstorm made Beranger q
poet, mothers kiss made Benjamin
West Il painter and salary ot SO q
week makes us q journalist"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-02-28
a Nature Student.

The faculty with which the New
York child grnsps the new idea" in
matters educational is charmingly II.
Illustrated in "A composition recently
pcnncd by 4 six.yolrold. Her teach
or had asked for brief compositions
on Animals | Have Seea." This is
the result, written in the present day
vertical pcnmanshIp:
DO YOU see the little robin swing.
ing on the tree? DO you see the little
goldfish a.swimminE in the bowl?
Who tcachcd these two TO ny so beau.
tifully together? Who struck the
feathers on their breasts? Twas God
Twas God. lie done 1t"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-02-28
a ST, Patrick Rooster.

MY friend" said the iratc custom.
or to his poultryman in Washington
market Il didn't like that last chick.
en- at all. Why, It had no mngs''
"Oh. that's all right; It was n st.
Patrick rooster" "A St. Patrick
rooster? What has that got to do with
the casc?' Lord. man, don't you
know that a St. Patrick rooster never
crows? Therefore what does he want
with lungs Anything else wrong with
him." We'll, er-er-no. Otherwise
he was a fine animal" Good. But
next time IN throw In an extra pair
OF lungs. New York Press.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-02-28
The Scraper.

broken end of spring can generally
he found at any blacksmith shop and
the thin end can be filed sharp for ten
or fifteen cents. Have it sharpened
as per the illustration, the thin end
sharpencd and one side about two
inches back, to be used rs Il sCraper or
screwdriver, and the thick end can be
squared on one edge to drive nail
with. find 1t very handy for all pur.
poses around an apiary.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-02-28
HATcHABlLlTY OF EGGS.
Observation Shows That There ls
Great Difference in Eggs.

Each bird has It's own individuality.
BY that ! mean that there are certain
birds which lay eggs that are nearly
always hatchable. With one hen we
found that she was good layer. 4
hen that laid fertile eggs. but the eggs
were not hatchahlo under hens or In
incubators One popularity Of these
eggs was that the chick wo2.d develop
only to about the eighteenth day, or
we always found n fully formed dead
chick in the shell We call that fer
tile egg. but 1t is m unhatchablo egg
We have also found other hens that
will lay equally as MY eggs that
are nearly all hatchablc under natural
conditions, but they are not as hatch.
able under artificial conditions There
are few hens, and ! am sorry to
state that they are in the minority,
whose eggs are hatChable under al.
most any condition. In other words.
these hens In the latter class seem to
have so much vitality and their eggs
are so strongly fortified that they
will stand abuse in the way Of tenn
pcratlIre and other conditions that are
present I'm some methods OF incuba'
ton. and yet will hatch chicken that
is fairly thrifty--W II. Graham, On.
tario.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-02-28
TIE
General Demand

of the Well Informed of the World has
always been for a simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy OF known
value; laxative which physicians could
sanction for family Use because its COM
poncnt parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its cx-
ccllcnt combination of Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits OF the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one Of many reasons why
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-Informed,
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine manufactured by the Cali
iornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
BY all leading druggists, Price fifty cent.
per bottle.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-02-28
Sees America a Heaven.

Prof. W b. Elkin of the University
OF Missouri believes that America will
be veritable heaven on earth within
100 years. and he goes on to tell why
in an article which he has written for
the American journal of Sociology.
Among other things which will he a
feature Of the millennium be pictures
IS a reformed press. Newspapers, he
says, will be printed and edited by
the CullCECs.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-02-28
How's This =?

We Offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
Gaze of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hans
CAtArfh Cure. - -
FL. CHENEY & Co, Toledo. q,
We the undersigned, have known !. j. Cheney
for the last Is year, and believe him perfectly hon
uTabr I'm all business transactions and financially
abo 70 carry out any obligations made by his arm.
WALpiSd. KIESAS Il MAEyIs,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o..
Hairs Catarrh Cure IL taken internally, acting
directly upJu the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price % c0nts per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take uars Family Pills for constipation.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-02-28
Thincs Mixed.

Little Willie. who had been listening
10 some scientific talk about the
brains functions. pondcred over some
new expressions he had heard. and
that night when he was going to bed
asked earnestly:
Mamma, when peoples hair begins
10 turn is II because the gray matter
IN their brains is leaking through"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-02-28
A Boston Correction.

BIkins had recently moved from
New York to Boston. The other morn
ing he went TO the butchers.
Give me a nice porterhouse," he
ordered.
Extremely, sorry, sir" said the pro.
prietor of the establishment, urbanely,
but we are not giving anything away
this morning. Harper Weekly.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-02-28
A NecehsltN q Life,

The liquor men say that Americans
every year spend less money for liquor
than for chewing gum, proprietary
medicines. candy. perfumes and hair
OIL However, Americans simply must
have hair oil.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-02-28
lInht Seed.

Light seed will produce light grain.
This has been proved many times.
Light seed has not sufficient power TO
push the young plants during the early
stages of growth, and It becomes
stunted
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-02-28
Ea,lno cocoanut.custard Pie.

Everybody praises CoCoanut- Custara pie
II rs made right but a s0Egy pie Will
spoil the entire meal. Grogcrs are now
selling "OtR-rIE," each Decent package
containing just the proper ingredients for
two pies. Get the Custard for Cocoanut-
CustaTd pies.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-02-28

Doan's Kidney Pills to persons suffer.
ing from kidney disorders. backache,
etc. 1t is the best remedy have
ever known and will gladly answer
my questions about it."
Sold by all dealers 30 cents a box.
FosterMilburn Co., Buffalo, y Y.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-02-28

Riches are not essential to gain
honor Poverty should be regarded as
n blessing, ms it urges a person 10
labor for himself and take the rough
before the smooth. --I}uycc.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-02-28
oouole.Disk the Corn Stubb,e.

BY all means double-dlsk the corn
stubble before sowing TO oats. Then
II you will harrow with the disk and
cross harrow. "ou will not worry about
your seedhed.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-02-28
HIVE SCRAPER.
Most Servicable Tool Can Be Made
Out Of Buggy Spring.

have been using a cheap and prao.
tIcable hive tool which can BE- made Of
wagon or buggy spring, writes cor
respondent In Bee Culture. The