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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-09-04
Wheat in the Far North.

The report on the standing commit
tee of the commons on agriculture and
colonization presented to parliament
to-day notes that G. E. Young, super
.intendent Of railway lands of the de-
partment of the interior, pointed out
that wheat is successfully raised at
Fort Simpson, 900 miles north of the
international boundary and 500 miles
north of Edmonton. DR.. Thompson,
member Of the Yukon, presented to
the committee a sample Of white oats
grown on a farm GO degrees north
latitude. This sample, analysed by
Seed Commissioner Clark, was found
to run forty-six pounds to the bushel
and to be an exceptionally fine sam.
pie of white oats of superior milling
quality.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-09-04
A SOUTH AMERICAN INVlGORANT.
How Coal Is CuItivated-Used as Pre-
ventive of Sleep and Fatigue.


Coca is the South American invig-
GRANT. The shrub from which the
coca leaves are obtained grows under
favorable conditions to a height Of
about four meters. 1t is cultivated in
Peru and Bolivia.
At the time the crop is gathered
the seeds are sown in beds, when they
terminate and grow, and in two
months the growing plants reach a
height of about a foot. The leaves,
grown in the proper sunlight and
shade, yellowish, small and thick.
This is the kind of leaf that is pre-
ferred for chewing by persons using
the leaf as a stimulant, fortifier
and preventive of sleep and fatigue in
the performance of arduous work. in.
asmuch as they prevent rheumatism.
from which miners suffer when work.
ing in mines that contain much water.
Indians who masticate the leaves of
this plant can work twenty-four hours
without eating or sleeping.
Coca leaves are used by the natives
when engaged in long and ~fatiguing
journeys and by soldiers when subject
to h%ardships and privations. They
may be used with all kinds OF
food, and are said to cure dyspepsia.
shape of tea or by m~asticating the
leaves. The life of the plant when
perfect is eighty years.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-09-04
REMAINS THE SAME.
Well BreWed Postum Always PaIatablo

The favour of Postum, when boiled
according to directions, is always the
same-mild, distinctive, and palatable.
1t contains no harmful substance like
caffeine, the drug in coffee, and hence
may be used with benefit at all times.
Believing that coffee al the cause
Of my torpid liver, sick headache and
misery in many ways" writes an Ind.
lady, Il quit and bought a package OF
Postum about a year ago.
my husband and l have been 60
we'll pleased that we have continued
to drink Postum ever since. We like
the taste of Postum better than coffee.
"a 1t has always the same pleasant
favour, while coffee changes its taste
with about every new combination or
blend.
"Since using Postum l have had no
more attacks Of gall collie, the heavi-
ness has left my chest, and the old,
common, everyday headache 10 .
thing unknown" There's q Reason"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Greek. Mich. Read THE Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
Interest.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-09-04
Material for Railroad Ties.

A railroad in Honduras, which has
just been opened to traffic as far as
Ceiba, IS miles, was built with creo
soted pine ties from the United States
1t is worthy of note that while creo
soted pine ties are being shipped from
the United States to Honduras, hard
woods are coming to the United States
from that country. Americans are do
ing the shipping both ways. A tract
Of 5000 acres In Honduras has beer
secured by an American company
which will cut the mahogany and
other hardwoods and ship them to the
United States.-Forest and Stream.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-09-04
Old Employees on Penn Pay Roll.

The effect Of strict civil service as
applied to a railroad system is shown
by a compilation just completed from
the pay rolls of the Pennsylvania Rail.
road company. 1t is shown that this
company has 1,340 employees who
have been with the company more
than 40 years, but who have retired
from active work, and are now receiv.
ing pensions. The last census of the
United States shows that the govern.
ment has only 40 men who have been
with it more than so years. The
Pennsylvania has 316 men who have
been on it's pay rolls more than so
years. OF these M has been in serv.
ice 50 years, four 62 years, five 60
years and three SO years. All but 81
have been in service exceeding SO
years.
The oldest employee is 80 years old,
and los Of them are past SO. 1t is
stated that 81 of the IS principal off
GERS of the company started from the
bottom of the ladder, and their aver.
age length of service is 26 years.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-09-04
MUCH MONEY IN RAILROADS.
Total Value Of All American Roads
Rose 1,1o3, 600, 900 Last Year.

Increases of s ,103, 900, 900 in tho
assets and 1852 miles in the mileage
Of the railroads of the United States
In 1907 are shown by Poor's Manual.
The aggregate capitalization consists
of $7,45S, 900, 900 Of stock, $S,22S, 0O0,-
900 Of bonded debt and $1,S43, OOO, 900
OF other liabilities. Sinking funds
amount to $239, OOO, 900, and the bal
ance Of profit and loss is $789, 900, 900.
The total book valuation of the rail-
roads averages $S1,5OO a mile, but
stocks and bonds owned amount to
$2,sS4,O00 600, most of which are dupli.
t In the capitalization. The aver
age per mile Of capital, bonds and
other obligations and liabilities, minus
bonds and stocks owned, is q little
more than $64, 900 a mile.
The gross earnings of all the rail-
roads In 1907 were 81, 1902, OOO, 900, or
1856, OOO, 900 more than in 1906. Opera
ton expenses were $1,769, 900, 600, or
6S per cent. of gross income. Net
earnings were $3.50, 600, 900; "other
receipts" 1928, 900, 900, making total
net income 1861, 600, 900, or 81, 900, 900
more than in 1906.
Taxes we're $74,25O,O 900; interest,
1904. 500, 900; dividends, $247, $50, 900;
rentals and miscellaneous payments,
$162, 500, 600, and surplus, $172, 500, 900.
The net capitalization per mile of
the railroads at the end of 1907 was
$500 more than at the end of 1906.
The gross earnings Of all the rail-
roads amounted to 14.S per cent. of the
net capitalization and debt. and the
net income was equal to AIS per cent.
Of the net capitalization and debt.
The number Of passengers carried
was 1856, $50, 900; the average trip of
each passenger was so miles. The
freight carried was 1922, 900, 900 tons,
and the average haul per ton 1876
miles.
The average evenu per passenger
was 2.O4 cents a mile, and the average
freight charge per ton for one mile
was O.7S2 of a cent.
The immense volume OF the railroad
traffic may be better understood from
the statement that an equal division
among the population would have
given every man, woman and child in
the country ten railroad journeys last
year, and the total freight handled
amounted to more than seven times
the aggregate weight of the corn,
wheat, oats, hay and cotton produced
last year together with all the live
stock in the country.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-09-04
The Usual Reason.

Sydney Goodman-his Mems
at Atlantic City, with its smok-
ing congregations and its moving pic
lures, has already brought out many
im~itators-is noted for the brilliancy
and originality of his sermons.
Even in a begging Sermon" said a
member of the Mems church, Mr..
Goodman car amuse. He began a re-
cent begging sermon in this
GA deacon said to the minister's
wife:
why is your husband always ask
ing for money, money, money!
The minister's wife sighed:
81 suppose it is because you
give him any said she"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-09-04
For Jones, Cat.

A cat belonging to Mrs. Jones had
caused great annoyance to the small
boys Of the neighborhood by killing
some of their pets, SO they decided to
set a trap for 1t. Dwight, a little boy
of seven, with q very tender heart.
was much afraid some innocent cat
would suffer. SO printed the following
notice and pinned 1t on the trap.
''This is for Jones' cat only"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-09-04
4 New Theory Of Zones.

Bobby" said the teacher, "how
many zones are there?"
"Two," answered Bobby, with . lit.
tie questioning note In his voice. Then.
seeing the puzzled look that came into
the teachers face. he ratified on with.
out . stops. Zone male and one fe.
male; the male q be temperate or
Incorporate. the female frigfd or tor
rid" and he stopped for breath.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-09-04
A c FOR SICK WOMEN.
Confirmed,

What made you kick J~impson""
He called me an ass"
"Oh, well, kicking is a characteris-
tic OF asses, but l shouldn't think you'd
want to confirm Jimpson's statement
so quickly"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-09-04
USE TELEPHONE TO OPERATE.
Demonstration of New System Which
Has Many Advantages.

Railroad telegraph superintendent
and operating officials have been in
speeding a telephone train dispatch
ing system in miniature, set up in the
office of Division Superintendent Rine
of the Delaware. Lackawanna & West
ern at Hoboken. The ~practicability
of dispatching trains by telephone in
stead Of telegraph, the railroad men
said, has been SO well established that
be generally equipped with telephone
service within a year. The change
from telegraph to telephone would
have developed more gradually, it
was said, had it not been for the en-
actment of a statute limiting teleg-
raphers to eight hours work a day,
on the plea that it eliminated the
danger Of train wrecks due to
overworking operators or tower men.
Various roads, among them the Bur-
lington, Illinois Central, New York
Central and Canadian Pacific, have
been experimenting with telephone dis
patching, the Burlington making the
greatest progress, having more than
800 miles operated in the new way.
The system shown at the Hoboken
terminal includes a selecter manipu-
lated by the train dispatcher. Through
this instrument the dispatcher can
get in communication with any one
or more stations, and can send general
or specific orders, as circumstances
require. The dispatcher, by means Of
an ~interlocking device, can at will con.
troll the circuit, permitting converse.
ton between stations or eliminating it.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-09-04

This woman says that sick
women should not fail to try
Lydia e. Pinkham's VegetabloS
Compound as she did.
Mrs. A. Gregory, of 1855 Lawrences
St., Denver, Col, writes to Mrs.
Pinkham:
II was practically an invalid for six
years, on account Of female troubles.
I underwent an operation by the
doctors advice, but in q few months I
was worse than before. A friend ad.
vised Lydia E. Pinkharn's Vegetable
Compound and it restored me to perfect
health, such as I have not enjoyed in
many years. Any woman suffering a.
I did with backache, bearing.down
pains, and periodic pains, should not fail
to use Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound"
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.
For thirty years Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
andhas positively cured thousands Of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, hatulency, indiges.
ton, dizziness ornervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address,, Lynn, Mass.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-17
St. xaviers, Commencement.

On last Tuesday evening, at City
opera house, occurred the commence
ment exercises Of Saint Xavier's
parochial school, which was largely
attended by the families of students
assisting, and their friends. The
musical numbers were we'll render
ed and gave evidence of careful
preparation. The two orations, Civ
en- by Miss Mary Cassidy and Miss
Helen Schneider, proved interesting
and were pleasingly read by the
two graduates of the school.
The address Of the evening was
given by Rev. j. j. Toomey, pastor
Of the church at Cedar Rapi DIS.
Father Toomey spoke of the num-
bers Of children in this country
now attending parochial schools,
and the devotion of the Sisters, who
act as instructors in many of the
institutions of learning. He declared
that millions of dollars were spent
annually for the support of these
church schools, and urged that
every member of the Roman Cath
Ole church continue their interest
in one Of the most important branch
es of that denomination-the school.
He declared that the public schools
Of our country were doing the best
they could, but that the parochial
school did more; that they taught
the child true religion and admin
istered proper discipline regarding
spirituality and Christianity. He
called attention to the recent dedi-
cation of. a large Polish Catholic
school at Chicago, where Hon. Chas
w. Fairbanks, vice president of the
United States, gave the address, al
which time Mr.. Fairbanks congrat
ulated the instructors in having
superintendent such school O
learning, where the foreign popula
ton Of our country were educated
Alright, not only in regard to tb,
mind, but the heart.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-17
obituary.

William Straub died at his home
in Coffin's Grove township on June
~, 1908.
His death was sudden, he having
been until a few hours before his
decease in apparently good health,
the cause of his death was apoplexy.
William Straub was born on the
10th of January l843, in Snyder
county, Penn.
At Clinton county, Pa, on the
7th day of February 1864, he was
united in marriage to Miss Lydia
E. Grandley. In the fall of 1867,
they came west first settling in Hi
nois where he was engaged in farm
ing until 1897, when they became
residents Of this county and which
thereafter continued to be Their
home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-17
Dundee Savings Bank Sold.

The controlling stock of the Dun
dee Savings Bank was sold last
week to A. L. Seeber of Des Moines
who will have charge of the bank as
its cashier. The stock was pur-
chased Of E. H. Hoyt of this city, L.
Z L. Hoyt and M. +. Leroy of Man
chester and Z. G, Hesner, who has
had charge Of the bank since its or
ganAation. At a stockholders
meeting Tuesday seven per cent
dividend was declared and the fol
lowing officers elected: L. g. Hes
ner, president; L. g. Lawrence,
vice-president and A. L Seeber,
cashier. Elmer Hesner came to La
mont Wednesday to begin work as
cashier of the Lamont Savings Bank.
He will reside in the John Young
house on Oak avenue. Lamont
Leader
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-17
chicago-Delaware County Picnic.

The Democrat is in receipt of an
invitation, issued by T. L. Butler,
president Of the Chicago Delaware
County Association, relative to an
annual picnic to be held Sunday.
June 2lst, at 2 p. M, in the Iowa
building in Jackson Park There
are about 20 members of the associ-
alton residing in Chicago, and each
occasion brings together old neigh
bors and acquaintance, who, per-
chance see each other only at the
time of this meeting. Miss NJ.
Ethel Taylor is secretary of the as
sociation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-17
Yoran was in Charles

Calvin Yoran was in Charles
City this week OH legal business.
The Highland Mobiles regular
meeting next Thursday, June 25th.
Regular meeting of Olive.
Branch Chapter No. 48, R. A. NJ.
this "wednesday evening.
We regret that a large amount
of interesting local matter, including
social and church notes is crowded
out Of this issue on account OF extra
advertising and legal notices.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
u. B. church will serve supper at
home Of Cal Stimson Friday evening
June 10Th from FIVE until all are
served. Price of Supper Is cents.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-17

S T.
He was an honest, upright and
industrious man, and tbs high
esteem in which he was held BY
those acquainted with him, was
evidenced by the large attendancA
at the funeral. sg5
He is survived by his sSwifs and
FIVE sons. Edward, Henry, William
and Charles of Collins Grove and
Bert of Chadwick, I'll. and three
daughters: Mrs. Cora Coffin of
Strawberry Point, Mrs. c.. Fl Rob.
inson and Miss Ella Straub. HI is
also survived by his father and four
brothers, Christ, John, George and
Harrison of Chadwick. IN. and
Daniel Of Heath, Nebraska, ami two
sisters, Mrs. Forty of LaAaark and
Mrs. Moore of Freeport, Illinois.
Mr.. Straub was charter member
OF the lodge of Modern Woodmen OF
Chadwick, Ill. and retained his
membership until his decease,
! Those from abroad who, were
present at the funeral we we're Mr..
and Mrs. B. Straub and son aud Mr..
John Straub Of Chadwick, Mr. and
Mrs. Fiscus of Shannon and Mrs
John Forty of Lamark, III. and
Messrs. Archie and Frank Forty Of
GAINESVILLE, Iowa.
The funeral services were held at
st. Paul's church last Sunday after
noon, Rev. Miss. Donna Minton OF
the United Bretheren church ,of this
city officiating. After whishthe re
mains We're consigned TON last
resting place in tile ,Manehester
cemetery by his brethereHpf Olive
Camp No. SO, Modern Wo1Ahen of
America. M5iEl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-17
8O-Acre Form for, sole

If you want to buy good 8O-acre
improved farm In this county ,,located
within two miles of q railroad station,
We have such farm for Eaie. n The
farm is all under cultivation has good
dwelling, is we'll fenced. Spa 'tly with
woven wire, two wells, new buggy
shed, hen house and gsrLery. For q
person who wants to purchase small
farm, this is splendid Opportunity.
For terms and further information.
apply to BRONSON, CARR Il Sons,
Ntf Agents for owners.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-17

possible. a club for the young men
Of the town. where they might be
developed physically, mentally and
spiritually, and laid special stress
upon the latter. His words were
well chosen and bespoke of much
earnestness and consideration. Mu-
sic was furnished by the Pythian
double quartette.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-17
Card of Thanks

The undersigned will always feel
grateful to their neighbors and 10 the
Modern Woodmen of America for. the
many kindneBses shown dining our re.
cent aftitctfon, caused by the death of
the head of our family, William
Straub.
Lydia E. straub and family.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-17

The talent taking part in Tom
kins' Hired Man" and those assist
ing were entertained after the per-
formance last Thursday night at an
after theatre party given on the
stage Of the Central Opera House.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-17

On last Wednesday night, the
younger social set gave dance at
Pythian Castle, the affair being
managed by Claude R. Chapel and
Ray r. Robinson.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-17
: ~ n
SOCIAL.
The knights Of Pythias are to
give private dancing party tonight
TUESDAY in their castle.

w. II. Hutchinson and family are
enjoying couple weeks outing on
the banks Of the Maquoketa at the
cottage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-17

EIludy.
III. W. Troy Of Fayette was in
the city Thursday.
II. Fl. Carrothers Of Ryan was
in the city Sunday.
ID. F. Young was in Dyersville
on business Thursday.
Mrs Jas. Brazelton Of Ryan
Ryan was in the city Monday.
Attorney Arthur A. House Of
Chicago was in the city Friday.
Hon. and Mrs. j. II. Trewin Of
Cedar Rapids were in town Satur.
day.
Hon. g. w. Durham is at home
from an extended trip through the
west.
u. F. jackson of Dubuque spent
Sunday at the Horace Atwater
home.
Miss Marguerite Connolly was
q guest Of friends in Dyersville
Sunday.
II. NJ. Gibson of the News is
spending the week at his home in
Greeley.
John Dolphin and John Reilly
of Ryan were in the city Monday on
business.
Miss Ada Hyde attended the
.Grinnel commencement exercises
held last week.
Major and Mrs. R. W. Thrill
entertained H. A. Dyer Of Mason
City last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sedgwick
of Independence were visiting in
the city Sunday.
Mrs. E. B. Bolander went to-
Kewanee, Illinois, Monday for a
visit with friends.
Harry S. Davis graduates this
week from the dental department
of the State university.
"A special meeting of Manches-
ter Lodge, No. 1865, A. F. & A. NJ.
on Friday evening. June 10Th for
work
Mr.. and Mrs. w. K. Trippett
of Columbia Falls, Montana, are
the parents of a son, born to them
last week.
Mrs. Hilma johnson Peters of
Chicagois visiting at the home Of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
johnson.
DIR. w. j. Suckow of Grinnell
went to Strawberry Point Monday
from this city in the interest of the
Iowa college.
Capt. j. F. Merry, who has
been i'll for several days, is much
improved, although still confined
10 his home.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. Mortinson and
Mr.. and Mrs. P. Malmgren of Della
ware we're guests at the j. w. Benda
home Sunday.
Mrs q. II Gown and Dr. and
Mrs. o. j Fuller ton Of Waterloo ara
guests at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
hubert Carr.
Thnre will be special music at
s.1
fair grounds Thursday. Mr.. CAL
vim Martin will sing.
MIR. and Mrs. Calvin Yoran re-
home from Chicago FRIDAY.
after short visit at the home al
their son, G. j. Yoran.
-Drs. George and Oscar Dorman
went to Clarksville Monday for a
visit and vacation trip with their
brother, DIR. Losee Dorman.
Mise Halle .Jann;son of c.ntro,i
CITY was > nnest ~ Mis- Amv Ind.
Law satnrdan and Snniay rat,rn;nr
to her home Monday avsn;no
:
ora II +own tb;s ,nosl1
tand;n - tha.;nst;tnta uh;ch = ho;n
held n the Hob school hn;ld;ns
"A NUMBER from this city are
.aklng ausa1 1,a q sne low eAcuI.
s.on rue ~ onicaeo, On accoun. u
she nepupi'can na'lonal conven.lon'
"A party OF homeseekers from
Rockford, Illinois, passed through
me cry MonGay morning on IN
no.s3een'fal ram NO. iof Zen
sei'
The old settlers picnic will be
held at the falr grounds THURSDAY:
Special music Will be q feature OF
sne p,og sah ai'u eeseiai auuiesses
anu ..'e'es. !,
miss hdltn p1nham ls expected
nome .olay ron Iloyo' otah' where
she mas Deen an instructor IN . sem
mary, "elcn ls . oongreea'lonai III
sCltuto VI learning.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-17
Ihe Change

Reddy quitting down u gold Itece,--
Ticket for Del Monte. Ticket Clerk
Change at Castroville II yo.l take this
train. Reddy--I'll wait. then. for I
want my change right here. uncle
Monterey Gossip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-17

l suffered with piles for twelve
years. DIR. Shallenberger, the Chi
-cago Specialist cured them without
using the knife. i did not loose
any time while he treated them.
Write and j will tell you all.
Ralph Francis. Fairbank, Ia.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-17

Residence Property for Sale.
Can be bought cheap for cash, any
time within 40 days from date hereof.
. good house and lot in this city. An
ply to Bronson, Carr s. Sons, Agents
for the owner. US 24.tf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-17
House for Rent.
% per month. Inquire of gttt
u Hubert Carr
Notice.

Notice.
Found in front of Stesrns III. Nj G.
Cormicks store in Manchester on the
18th day Of October 1907, By Evelyn
Tyler q package contsinfng' antte q
sum OF money. The owner can have
same by proving ownership and pay.
Ing expenses incurred.
w. j. Davis.
GOD County Auditor Del. Co
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-17

Misses Jessie and Winifred Maley
were the victims of a pleasant SUR
prise party, planned and carried
out by number Of their friends
Saturday evening. Light refresh-
ments were served and those present
enjoyed the evening very much.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-06-17

Lenox College Summer School,
Hopkinton, opens June %. Strong.
er than ever. 1929