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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02
WHAT. "A BOY CAN MAKE FOR HIS
SISTER.

& ! ,5s
Have you little sister? II 30.
would you like to make her doll
house? 1t Is quite easy IL you are
handy with tools Take two soap
boxes OF the same size and nail them
together, placing them side by side.
Divide one of the compartments into
two sections by mailing a board horl.
zontally across, half way between the
top and bottom. thus making two
rooms. Paper the. lower room with
some dainty leftover" wall paper for
the parlor, and the room above, II
papered In some rich shade OF green
or red, will make cheerful sitting
room or library.
Divide the other box into four equal
parts by mailing fiat boards horizont-
ally and perpendicularly through the
centers. The two lower parts for the
kitchen and dining room should be
furnished and papered accordingly,
and the upper floor should be the bed
room and bathroom.
This Is merely the skeleton house,
but there are many pretty touches you
can add II you want to make It extra
nice. saw a doll house built by a
boy Of twelve, says a writer In the
Philadelphia Ledger. It had a slant.
ing roof, painted green, with we'll
made chimney on one side. Outside
the library window was baywindow,
and the three lower rooms had porch
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

Stop worrying over the troubles Of
yesterday and get ready to overcome
those Of tomorrow.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

Why can't we have society COM
posed of gentlemen who have positively
declined to permit themselves to be
nominated for the vice presidency?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

Much 4. being said about the Pennsyl-
vania man who swallowed a knife while
eating. OF course, the proper thing
would have been to swallow fork.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

A new boob, advocating starvation as
q cure for all human ailments, is out.
We assume that 1t was written by the
author OF prunes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

Opportunity for dairying appears In
the increased demand for pure milk In
the large cities.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

It is not comforting thought, but
It is nevertheless true that we can't
keep an ex-President in this country
half as long as We would wish.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02
H1ER BUSINESS.

What business is Miss Gaddie inf''
sOh. she's in everybody's business
Wholesale, eh r.
Yes. except when itscomes to = bit
of scandal; she retails that. Cath
;olic Standard and Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

The wonder is that the simplifed
spoilers don't get together and put a
presidential ticket In the field.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

..If it's more than five dollars. old
man. i can't do a thing for you. I'm
nearly broke myself. Houston Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

"simpllfied spelling gaining In Eu-
rope" It has a magnificent opportuni-
ty In Russia. 4;
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

The Standard Is no doubt fully con-
WINGED that 1t pays, in the long run, to
hire good lawyers and lots Of them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02
HOW TO PREPARE FAT FROM
SUET, ETC.

Cut the fat in small pieces, cover
with cold water and let stand over
night; pour off this water, add fresh
water or milk--a cup to each two
pounds of fat-and let cook very, Slow
Z " until, the pieces are. light brown In!
color and the fat is clear and still tnos
sound of bubbling or cookingy. Strain
througha cloth and press the fat from
the pieces for second quality OF fat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

No, girls the attack on the powder
trust will not affect the prices on toilet,
articles.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

Rotation of garden crops Is the best
method Of keeping vegetables In health
and freedom from parasites,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

It seems to cost some people lot
more to live than they are worth to the
community. g
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

Among the richer classes 344 IN 1000
live to so years Of age, In the middle
classes It's do 80. and 1856 emily Of the
5lsboring class survive to reach go
years.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02
BATH RUGS.

Take discarded clothes, such as la
dies skirts and mems clothes. Cut In
strips about two inches Wide. then In
pieces six inches long; round them
on one end; buttonhole stitch them
all around except on the straight end
with red worsted; sew on an old piece
OF carpet, beginning on outside, and
finish in the centre. Let the first row
stick out two inches. This makes q
pretty rug for bathroom. lss
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02
WHY HE MARRIED.

Il really believe you married me
simply because i have money! said
the heiress, who was as stingy as
she was plain.
No." replied her husband. candidly.
81 married you because though
you'd let me have some Of At. Pick
Me.Up. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

other State. Snow is a mighty use
full thing as covering for winter
wheat, but decidedly improbable a. q
fattening food for farm stock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

Even cold cash at times seems to
burn In mans pocket
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

Dairying gives profitable employment
for the whole family every month In
the year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

A tester In the dairy is good thing,
but the basis Of rich milk is the feed
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

II pigs are given all the salt and
charcoal they want there Will seldom
be any occasion for ringing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

II is now believed that the report
that the sun is cooling of is a mere
rumor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02
{ FARMER HAW.s OPINION.

Il have been taking some moving
pictures Of life on your farm"
did you ketch the hired man IN
notion?
4 think So"
All. science kin do anything these
days Louisville Confessional.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

Marble deposits in New South
Wales are the finest in the world.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02
happening cams ar.as..

The man who buys a good breeding
bull and allows him to stand In his
community at nominal fee is 4 public
benefactor and deserves the most en-
couragement Of any man in the commu-
nifty. Not long ago had the pleasure
of visiting friend Of mine who pur-
chased a pure bred Guernsey bull, and
while there he drove me around and
showed me no less than 100 fine grade
COWS from his bull and asked me what
value ! would estimate that his bull
had been to that community. i promptly
said. Zone thousand dollars and the
bull is good for a number Of years At
the present time. - NJ. Kelly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02
GoLDENRoD,s VISIT TO THE
POOR *

7 30
Once upon a time, a little girl nam.
ed Goldenrod was dissatisfied because
her mother would not send her to the
seashore for the summer season. She
did not consider that her parents could
not afford the expense. She was not
grateful for all that they did do for
sher In providing a nice home. plenty
of food. SUFFICIENT clothing. books and
money for some picnics and exctr.
sions.
Everybody is going except u.s. she
whined, making her mother unhappy.
And she nat down In rocking chair
in the cool parlor and closed her eyes.
She had hardly got her eyes shut,
when fairy giant stood before her.
Without saying word he picked her
up In his long, strong arms and sailed
out Of the open window with her. &
They went up into the air just over
the houses until they came to row
of tall, dingy tenements. swarming
with people. Into one of these build.
sings they entered bysa window on the
top story. There, in narrow, hot
room. just under the tin roof, lay a
sick girl burning up with fever. There
was hardly any furniture there, little
food. no ice. ~ = 1s'Ssssi
my darling. z walled the sick girls
mother Il cannot even get an orange
for you" Fl
The giant and the child were I'm.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

It is estimated that 115,0O0.O00 peo5
pie speak the English language.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02
4 HANDY coNTRIy /,

For dropping oil In making may.
onnaise dressing, the Delineator tells
us ITO try this plan Cut one small
groove and two smaller ones in q
Ecofltsithat Ats the oil bottle. Place the.
bottle on the. top Of pitcher to pre-
vent II rolling on the table: under
the mouth of the bottle have q bowl
containing the yolk Of an egg and n
dash Of cayenne pepper; as the oil.
falls. drop by drop from the smallest
groove. mix thoroughly with an egg;
heater; when about an ounce o5 pill
has been used. turn the hottla So
the oil viii run in small 5stISam:
from one of the larger grooyea ssdsa
lemon juice as needed, and a gch;
of salt at the last.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

Beauty may be snare, but most
people are willing to take chances.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

Angels Food Cake. The whites ut
eleven eggs beaten hree-quarters OF
an hour, one and one-half cupfuls OF
granulated sugar sifted four. times. one
and one-third cupflls Of -four sifted
four times, one teaspoonful OF cream
of tartar. Stir the Ingredients to-
gether very carefully. DO not beat II.
Vanilla favoring Bake in a new un.sa
creased pan in a moderate oven one
hour. Do not open the oven door while.
TT is baking It Is better when four
cor. five days old.
Shaker Cherry Pudding Put one.
half pint of cherries In the dish tho
pudding will be cooked in. shake a llt.s
tie sugar over them, and also stir In
one tablespoonful Of flour. In anoth.
ger dish put one pint of flour, one table.
spoonful OF butter, little pinch Of
salt and two teaspoonfuls Of baking
powder; rub these together, adding
Just milk enough TO make d stiff bat.
ter; pour It over the cherries and 1
steam one hour. Serve with pudding
sauce or whipped cream. Use large.
sweet cherries.
Swedish Meat Balls One pound Of
finely ground lean beef put through
meat chopper twice. also a small on
ion II You like onions. one Tablespoons
full Of flour, little pepper and salt.
and cold water enough to mix easily
with a spoon. then wet your hands in
cold water and shape Into balls; put
q piece of butter in the frying, pan,
have pan hot before putting balls In.
fry on both SIDES and push to one
|; side; make brown gravy by browning
sa small piece Of butter and 9 tea.
spoonful of flour; pour hot water over
all and cook five minutes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02
SUPRDME.

Il Kntcker-What is chauffeur?
Booker The janitor Of the auto.-
New York Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

Some people are MS misery with
truth as others are with money.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

It is possible for the breeding SOW
to BE too fat, but more farmers make
the mistake OF keeping them too poor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02
THE BUSY SPIDER.

The question, "DO spiders sleep at
night? n is not easy to answer have
made careful observation Of the
sleep of ants, said a well-known sci
enlist, and that could readily be done
by watching colonies in their artificial
formicaries tant-hills). It is almost
impossible to deal with spiders in the
same way, writes student Of insect
life. would answer, however. in gem
eral terms, that spiders sleep, as all
animals do. and doubtless parts of the
night are spent in slumber. Many
! species, however, prey on the night
flying insects, and SO must be; awake
in order to catch their prey. II you
will watch the porch or outbuildings
OF your home on summer evening
you Will be likely to see an orb.weav-5
ing spider drop slowly down on a
single thread In the gathering dusk OF
the evening, From this beginning a
round web will soon be spun, and eth.
er hanging at the centre thereof, or
In little nest above and at one side,S
is the architect. with forefeet clasping
what We call the trap line" and wait.
ing for some night-fying insect to
strike the snare. In this position spi-S
ders will sometimes wait for hours.
and 1t Is just possible that they may
then take q little nap. They might
easily do that and yet not lose their
game, for the agitation OF. the web
would arouse the sleeper. and then 1t
would run down the trap line and Sc.
cure Its prey. Some species OF spiders
do the chief part OF their hunting at
night, and there are some that chiefly
hunt during the day. but as a rule
these Industrious animals work both
day and night.
ROBIN COMES TO BREAKFAST.
An English gentleman has tame
robin which carries his mate plentiful
supplies OF oatcake crumbs, butter
bita Of candy and other delicacies.
And when he has to cater for the lit.
tie ones as well, he is really to be Y
pitied; so busy Is he that he neglectss
his toilet. and his generous donsr In
the mansion has to be satisfied with
hurried scraps Of song.
He gets quite fearless in his anxiety
for his family and will join his hui:
man friend at breakfast and help him.
self to buttered toast without invita-.
ton. It is no use to break piece for
Robin; his way Is to hop on the plate
and peck on for himself what he con-
siders the daintiest bits. He has been
known to come in five times during
breakfast.
At night window Is left open that
he may come in for crumbs when he
pleases. Should all the windows be
shut Robin sits on the window.sill and
sings loudly. Nobody can resist that
appeal as he knows from experience.
And when he wishes to get out he fiut.
ters from room to room. uttering u
little frightened Chick. chick! And
as the family know that the eat often
lies In wait for him, someone will rush
to the rescue at once.
\ Robin is a very amusing and CHEEKY
little fellow.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

The growing Of a balanced radon Of
food for the dairy Affords the dairyman
an opportunity to practical rotation Of
crops that VIII improve and build up
his fields for future crops instead Of
exhausting his fields.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

The man who is really wiser than hi
wife acts as If he thought otherwise.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

Women who take anti-lean remedies
try to make the most Of themselves.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

+ How often does the henhouss need
cleaning7 AS often as 1t gets dirty.
And by dirty We do not mean simply
reeking with Accommodations OF drop
pings and filthy scratchings. No, We
never saw a henhouse yet which could
be kept clean short o two cleanings
a week. Be faithful during the warm
weather or the lice and mites Will get
the upper hand.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02
CANDLE GREASE.

Lay out the garment, put a blotees
tcommon white blotter) on the under
side, below point where the spot Isl
and one on the top. Then take hot
fatiron and press. The heat will melt
the candle grease and the blotters viii
absorb the whole Of It. Repeat. II
necessary using new part OF blotter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

LUG lQCrS6BGu uemAuO ICr pure Wllk III
Stop Worrying over the troubles Of
yesterday and vet ready to overcome
those Of tomorrow. -.
Rotation of garden crops Is the best
method OF keeping vegetables In health
and freedom from parasites.
"a f# - s
charcoal they want there VIII seldom
be any occasion for ringing.
It is possible for the breeding SOW
the mistake Of keeping them too poor
-
The Babcock test is all right. but
some dairymen need something to test
calves. :s
ST --- $1,000 ss.s
1t takes courage to adopt new meth
DDS Of farming in an old fogy neighbor-
lie sentiment.
-:
Because sneep VII make axe . De. t''s, use
OF poor pasture tnan any otner sl ''c.
absolutely bare. s,s
--- ~ -
because the nehs are not ailo"eo
free range IN the summer montns Is
n An UrV tNv pS1v VI
INFESTED With lie.
sinai CHICKS are sreal pus ea.ele.
aney WI, 40 a erea, ueai =. sovu -
Tue saruen uh.n larse enousn :"
The growing OF hrst-class, high-grade
dairy heifers to sell to the best dairy
men affords an opportunity for the
grower to make good profit
1t Is SO easy to neglect the fowls
during the summer months that one
must have special interest in order
to keep them up to the mark.
- -------
sound thinking before starting out on
new enterprise 1t would save some Of
us, the trouble of retraclng our steps.
- --- -------., 'i
" you are going TO sell on tue old
stuff them for week or two before
you take them to market. 1t Will pay.
Summer-laid eggs can be kept for sew
eral weeks BY dipping them in a water
which is supposed to make the shell air.
tight.
u w. % "eii 90 So i.' ~.
.s.nus .alse's upon .ns gaai'. !, ~, ~
800 sa l' = g n l 80 .se anu
.'ons'.
II alfalfa is sown with a nurse crop.
It Ia best not 10 SOW too much grain.
and IL 1t is the intention to remove the
cron before II matnres. II IA better "a
= 80 49, 20 -
sorne ~ the t,nest annie. md naa c,o.
a. tba uorld como iron, Idabo m De-
oon Tbay' . ra entirely frae' from worms
The Growers are extre,ne,v v,o,lant In
Aohtino insects
--------------
flock OF lively chickens In an or
chard will pick up thousands Of In
sects, worms and the eggs that hatch
courage scratching.
------ ---------
Don't let the workday drag out to
fourteen and sixteen hours. Ten hours
Of field work is enough and will ac-
complish as much in the long run as
a longer day. Try 1t and see.
1900
C..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02
A SHERLOCK HOLMES

sprigginsI can always tell when
I am at my Office whether 1t is debt
collector or a client that touches my
electric bell.
Higgins-You can? :;
Spriggins-Yes no clients ever
come.-Mail.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02
SAW 1T COMING

Il have often marveled at your bril-
Aliancy. your aptness at repartee, your
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

Small chicks are great bug eaters.
They will do great deal Of good in
the garden until large enough to
scratch vigorously.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

There is never an overproduction Of
choice fruit.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

The growing Of frst-class, high-grade
dairy heifers to sell to the best dairy
men affords an opportunity for the
grower to make good profit
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

1t is SO easy to neglect the fowls
during the summer months that one
must have a special interest in order
to keep them up to the mark.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

Because the hers are not allowed
free range in the summer months is
no reason why they will not become
infested with life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

A straw-covered shed open to the
south makes an ideal shelter for cat
IL In winter. More Of these sheds
ars seen throughout Iowa than any
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

The Vegetable Growers Association
Of Lawrence, Tenn, and other associa-
tons in that part of the State have
contracted to dispose Of the cante-
loupes grown on $500 acres to one
arm. This method of handling the
crop has proved very satisfactory.
both as to prices and in freight rates,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

Because sheep will make better use
Of poor pasture than any other stock,
do not try TO raise them on one that Is
absolutely bare. n
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

Maryland farmers are demanding a
law requiring that all cases containing
cold storage eggs be labeled such, and
that restaurants, hotels, dining rooms,
etc, be required to hang signs on the
walls. III order that the customer may
know what he is getting whether cold
storage eggs fresh eggs or just eggs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

e II we all stopped for moments
sound thinking before starting out on a
new enterprise 1t would save some Of
us, the trouble of retraclng our steps
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

There is always the opportunity to
sell first-class dairy butter for fancy
prices. Success in this line of the
dairy business must be brought about
by studying and practicing the most
improved methods that are employed
by the best crcameries.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

When a man begins to make fool Of
himself he is apt to work overtime.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

The Babcock test is all right. but
some dairymen need something to test
their ability to properly feed their
calves.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

Up In Minnesota, where they raise a
great deal Of barley, 1t is fed to the
cattle with fairly good results, but
there is nothing on earth that will put
fat oil a steers ribs like shelled corn
and alfalfa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

If you are going to sell OF the old
fowls, pen them up in small coops and
stuff them for week or two before
you take them to market. 1t Will pay.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

1t takes courage TO adopt new meth
DDS Of farming in an old fogy neighbor-
hood, but success will soon change pub
lie sentiment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

Don't let the workday drag out to
fourteen and sixteen hours. Ten hours
Of field work is enough and will ac-
complish as much in the long run as
a longer day. Try 1t and see.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

The grape Is the only fruit that pro-
tests against late pruning by bleeding
Raspberries. blackberries, gooseberries
and currants can be pruned after they
are in full leaf, or even In bloom, with
out apparent hurt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02
Summer,laid eggs can be kept for sew
leral weeks BY dipping them in a water
glass solution. This is preparation
which is supposed to make the shell air.
tight. ~ 80.

A flock Of lively chickens in an or
chard will pick up thousands Of In
sects, worms and the eggs that hatch
them. Scatter grain occasionally to en-
courage scratching.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

The boys may not say much when
they are forced to work sixteen hours
day without share In the profits,
but they suddenly run of to the city.
1t shows they have been doing some
strong thinking. &
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-02

Use sifted coal ashes instead Of plas-
ter for striped squash bug. They are
cheap, easily handled and are not In
furious to tender foliage, though ap-
piled in large quantity when the dew
Is upon IT.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-09-03

Our o'd time friend and former
Hooking County citizen, Squire
f G, Martin, Of Macarthur, was
in Logan few days last week,
attending the Hooking County re-
union. He made us a pleasant
call and ordered the paper sent to
his address. Mr.. Martin is oper-
ating the Mcyey Hotel in Me-
Arthur and asks all Hooking peo-
pie when in that town to give HIM
a call.