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The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-12-31

bsokeniy. II meant to-I don't knox
what stopped me
The Lord Harding answered
sersesy. III isn't the first time he has
made children his mssssenxers.v
Maxwell lifted hts eyes drearniiy.
like . ban who had been unconscious
and ~ho VAS cofsfng siosiy back 10 .
world TOO good TO b. rrae- II used
10 believe those shingx-- he said. I'D
Ike 10 n0w. I've been a long way
down fsut I've neve liked IL. I've
been unhappy. u doesn't seem pos
atbie that I'm 10 have a chance. /
wax coming here to drown myself In
Meadow Brook thought I was nj
the end Of the rope That was my
plan this afternoon. And then 1 heard
you and sidney-and was glad 10
get a chance 10 iive-I think It's in
me jet TO xork hard and make a place
for rayseIf. think q I nsve en-
byed being ~scun-oniy q know I
always vent hea6long whichever way
1 started. and IL wax the same with
the bad life I've been living | can't
believe I've been faced aboat--in a
nainafs.~
The clergyman had pushed the man
into a deep chair. the freight washed
. friendly yAxuenesx over the shabby
clothes and over his face. holding
nos into ne~ lines nnder a crisis. His
eyes lifted 10 his friends with a dazed
gaze which had lost bitterness. DR..
Harding. standing over him. laid q
calm hand On his shoulder.
My lad he spoke gently, 1T an.
pears 10 me that going into wrongdop
ing II like going into : tunnel that
leads dow nhilI 10 darkness. AT every
step the walking gets harder. and the
air gets worse. and it's dirtter and
more uninteresting- And MI the time
all you have to do IL To face about. and
you see the sunlight. :
"Of course It's NOT simple getting
back know that. Sure as fate you
will bark your shins. and stagger in.
to holes. and fall down. and maybe
get discouraged. But Heavens, man!
What's that, when you see daylight,
and g you're getting to It! What's
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-12-31

In setting Rough on Rats in out build
ings after mixing il well with any food de-
cided upon. separate into small bits, place N
several pieces Of boards. and put these here
and there under the focrs. Close up all
openings large enough for Dogs, Cats or
Chickens to enter. but leave some small
openings for Rats to get in and out One
sc. box Of Rough on Rats. being all
poison. win make enough MIXTURE to clear
ont in one or two nights settings, hundreds
Of Rats and Mice. 15c-, sc. 75-. at
Druggists. f. s. Wells. jersey City, n. j.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-12-31
Face Covered with PimpIes

Il congratulate Cuticura upon my
speedy recovery from pimples which
covered my face. l used Cuticura Soap.
Ointment and Resolvent for ten days
and my face cleared and I am perfect
" well. ! had tried doctors for sev.
eral month but got no results. VIM. J.
Sadlier. 1914 Susquehama Ave. Phila-
delphia, May l., 1909"
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-12-31

Judge am led TO understand you
stole the watch of the doctor who
had just written a prescription for
you at the free dispensary. What have
you to say to this charge?
Well, your honor. | found myself in
q desperate quandary. His prescrip
ton said "a spoonful every hour and
/ had no timepiece."
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-12-31
At FIRST SIGHT.

He-Rosalie, I can't tell you how I
worship your almond eyes. your vel
vet cheeks, like peaches, and your
cherry lips.
Rosalie-I suppose you are the new
gardener.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-12-31

Some peoples morals are like their
best clothes-only worn on extraordinr
AIRY occasions
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-12-31
A Whisper Of Hope.

- WUttPST ~ FUpe.
Knicker - Several thousand shirt
waist makers are on strike.
Henpekt-Do you suppose II would
do any good for the shirt waist but
toners to strike?
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-12-31

When a nan trades his money for
experience. IL La dificult to con
vince him that a fair exchange In no
robbery.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-12-31

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
nhe ROM Oufnine Tahaeon
ER~Egssxs refund money II IL fails to cu1A. Nv,
GRUE = Signature 10 On each box. &c.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-12-31

VIE PAY HIGH PRICE FOR HIDES
nj furs h sell guns and traps cheap.
N w. Hide 4 Fur Co. Minneapolis.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-12-31

PILES Cured IN . TO IL DAYS.
PAZO Is sua szEte~d 10 erse any CAS-
Of iEr hing. hind, Bleeding or Protrudinx PiA4s lf
- u day or 1r01~y refunded AG.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-12-31

Gossips multiply everything they
hear by two
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1909-12-31

When doctors disagree they = ape
other that SAVIOR OF the truth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24


The proprietor Of one Of the largest
hotels In New York, speaking of the
uses made by nonpaying customers Of
his house. said to a rural guest few
days ago: 1--WE have Il large number Of
patrons from whom we never collect
a cent, although we have no such
thing as free list. They come here
in the morning, pick up CASTOR pa
per, which they read, keeping an eye
open for another, which they grab as
soon as 1t is dropped. After reading
awhile they stand at the ticker, often
giving long lectures to their fellows. on
financial conditions and stock posi-
billties. The overcoat becomes burden
some, and 1t is taken to the check
room, where its owner knows 1t will
besperfectly safe. Then, II they can
tear themselves from the ticker, let
tiers are written ON our stationery.
They do not use our telephones be-
cause we charge an extra s cents for
the call, but they carry home matches,
toothpicks, blank cards and blofters
and use up the soap In our lavatories.
They also take generous nibbles Of
the cheese and crackers In the cafe.
The strangest part Of all is this-that
the majority of this class are well to
do and highly respectable, and on that
account We do not shut them OUT
New York Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
Tho Sleeping sickness.

The terrible sleeping sickness Of
tropical Africa is discussed at length
in an article In Popular Mechanics.
The disease, which long baffled scien-
lists, is spread by the tsetse fly,
bloodsucking, day flying insect On the
approach of either man or animal ut a
river crossing In the densest forest
the victim is soon scented out by the
fly, If there is one IN the vicinity, and
then, either silently or with peevish
buzz, 1t makes straight for the most
accessible spot and gives its stab.
The usual course Of the disease is
from four to eight months. At the
outset there are headache, feverish
condition, lassitude and correspond
ing Discrimination to work. The facial
aspect changes, and previously happy
and intelligent looking negro becomes
instead dull, heavy and apathetic.
Later, tremor in the tongue develops,
speech is uncertain, and mumbling,
walk shutting and progressive weak
ness. drowsiness and oblivion to his
surroundings affiict the sufferer. The
last stage is marked by extreme ema-
citation and a coma deepening into
DEATH
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
cau.. Of Car Sickness.

w. G. Wood attributes car sickness
to the nystagmus produced by looking
out of the car windows. Look out of
car window and observe how
rapidly the telegraph poles fit by.
Each one is seen and involuntarily fol-
lowed by the eye until 1t is opposite.
when the eye shifts to the one follow
ing. This is true of near buildings.
Objects farther away seem to move
slower, and those very far off seem to
be almost stationary until the whole
landscape appears to be revolving
round a common center. The un-
conscious effort to take In everything
produces a rapid lateral oscillation Of
the eyeballs, as any one can observe
by watching the eyes of his fellow
passengers. The eye strain is enor-
nous and is the chief factor in pro-
ducing car sickness. This can be
proved by asking a patient who is
subject to cur sickness to look steadily
at mirror which Is moved rapidly
to and fro or tilted backward and
forward. He will Immediately com.
plain of nausea and vertigo. The
treatment consists of advising the
patient to avoid looking out of the car
windows and in giving him grain Of
citrated caffeine shortly before he
takes the cars and repeating 1t every
hour as long as there is any tendency
to be sick. The author has been en-
abled. by this procedure to relieve
many sufferers from car Sickness
New York Medical Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
The Ships Bell Clock.

In Its most ordinary form the ships
bell clock is n stout, well made clock,
a good timekeeper, contained in a
round nickel plated case six or seven
inches in diameter which is mounted
on board that can be hung on or
screwed to wall or bulkhead. The
face Of the clock, the dial, is of finish
ed steel, and its pointers are of blued
steel, SO that with Its nickcled case
the whole clock has metallic, solid,
serviceable look.
Attached to projection of the beard
upon which the clock is placed, out
side the clock and Immediately below
1t, is the clocks gong, with the ham,
mers-there are two of them brought
down into it on arms extending
through IN opening in the clocks case
and striking on the gong's inner side.
1t is sturdy gong two or three inches
in diameter, and 1t sounds with a
strong, clear, resolute note when the
hammer strikes 1t. On this clocks
face you can tell the time In the usual
way, but the hours are struck MS they
are at sea on ships bell.-New York
Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
Cause Of Fatty Heart.

The great danger from obesity lies
in the liability of the fat to invade tile
cellular elements of the body, especial
ly the muscles. This produces fatty
degeneration Of the muscular tissues,
which greatly weakens and impairs
their functional activity. When the
fat invades the tissues of the heart
muscles the disease known as fatty
degeneration of the heart" results, and
the patient is in serious danger. When
ever slight additional strain upon the
circulation results from undue exer-
else, excitement or other cause the
muscles interfere with the hearts ac-
ton, and it is liable to cease beating.
Anaemia and hysteria often are accom-
paniments Of obesity. Because of the
increased weight and difficulty of
moving about such patients are pre-
vented from taking an ordinary
amount of exercise. Often, too, there
are lassitude and a positive dislike
for muscular exertion Of any kind
What to Eat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
DEL Ill.

Mr.. and Mrs. viii Bradke went to
Manchester last Tuesday to attend
the Midkiff-Lighty wedding.
Miss Tressie Elliott is visiting her
people in Edgewood.
Harlan Stone attended an Epworth
League meeting at Independence last
week.
Mrs. Belle Ingersoll of Edgewood
spent last week at the County Farm.
Joe Paris was down from Delaware
Saturday.
F. M. Byerly wasin Dubuque Fri.
day.
Albert Meister has sold 40 acres OF
his land to the Delaware County
farm.
Rev. and Mrs. Hubbell and daugh.
ter of Edgewood were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. F. L. Minkler last week.
Perry Haight and family of Ryan
visited friends in town last Saturday
A. Sherman was in Manchester
Saturday.
Will Goodman visited friends in
Earlville last week.
Rev. Geo. c. Fort of Fort Dodge
will deliver a lecture -Four Feet on
a Fender" Wednesday evening
March 81. under the auspices of the
Delhi Epworth League.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
Fresh.


There was no doubt about 1t. He
was very angry when he entered the
village grocery store and demanded to
see the proprietor.
"You sold my wife some eggs yester
day, Mr.. Peavey" he said when the
grocer appeared.
"waal. yes" said Mr.. Peavey genial
~, believe did,
"And you told her that they were
fresh eggs" continued the visitor.
"Waal, yes; 1t seems to me did"
said Mr.. Peavey.
"But, see here, Peavey, you had no
business to say they were fresh eggs"
"Why not? l bought 'em for fresh
from 81 Wiley too.'
Il don't believe 1t. 81 Wileys an
honest man."
"Waal, 81 said 1t, all right. He come
In here with his basket full of 'em and
put 'em down on the counter and trad.
ed 'em off for a box Of sody biscuits"
when was this?"
"Oh, dunno Bout six weeks ago
guess."-Baltimore American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
LgNox COLLEGE.

Prof. Curtis has taken rooms at
R. A. Wallace's.
Miss Emma Laxon was over from
Earlville for a few days visit.
Mr.. Bolton of Monticello visited
his son, Frank last week.
Miss Elsie Hatch of Edgewood CAM
Friday for a few days visit.
Mr.. Bush came out from Chicago
to visit his son Herbert.
The pupils Of Miss Sidell will give
recital in the college chapel next
Wednesday evening. March oath.
The play by the Athenian society
last Wednesday was given to full
house and seemed To he a,,Joyed oy
every one. Every performer was a
star. They took in over sixty
dollars.
DR.. Beckes, the new field secre.
tary, has rented the Loop residence
in the eastern part of town. His wife
and two little daughters arrived last
week.
Miss Gena Minkler attended the
spangler dinner at the County farm
last Thursday.
Notice has been received of the
marriage OF Rev. Frank L.. McKeal
'9s, of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin to Mis-.
Bessie Flanders of Bayfield,, wiscon
sin, on Feb. Goth.
DR.. Beckes went to Mason Cit,
last week.
Miss Jessie Dunlap returned Sat
urday from a two weeks visit in Ne
braska.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
mAsoNvILLE.

Come everybody. Where? To the
hall at Masonville. When? Friday
evening, March %, 1909. What for?
To see Willow Dale again. Upon
numerous requests the young people
of Glass 5 have consented to give
again the play that was SO success
fully given at this place and Win
throp. The admissions will be only
Is cents. Come everybody and enjoy
an evenings entertainment. Oleand-
er will be with you.
Jno. L. Taylor was business WIS.,
itor at independence one day last
week.
Mrs. Robt. Fee of Dundee visited
with friends here last Wednesday.
Miss Marie Mcdonald is spending
few weeks vacation with friends
at Clinton.
Jess Jordan of Elmore, Minnesota,
is visiting with his uncle, John Rosa,
this week.
Leo Maroney left last Wednesday
for Watertown, South Dakota, for a
few weeks visit with friends and rel
atives.
Richie Mcmahon returned Monday
from Waterloo, where he had been
spending a few days, with his broth
er Harry.
T., NJ. Armstrong. the Greeley drug
gist, was a business visitor here last
Friday.
Miss Name Pendergast spent Sat
urday with friends at Independence.
Gene Lyness returned Saturday
from Bennington. Wisconsin, after
visiting a few weeks with friends.
Jud Culligan is now acting as as
sistant clerk at E. S. Pixies store.
Several parties from here have
been called to Manchester this week
as witnesses before the grand jury.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
How He knew.

A ragman who was gathering up
wornout clothing in the country pur-
chased pair of Discarded trousers at
farmhouse and remarked to the man
Of the house as he paid for the stuff
he had bought:
81 see, sir, that you are about to lose
your land on a mortgage
"Guess you are right" said the dis
couraged looking farmer, 'but will you
tell me how the Sam Hill you found
that out?"
Easy enough" said the cheerful
ragman as lie settled back ON the seat
of his peddling wagon. Il notice that
these old pants are completely played
out, SO far as the part of 'em you sat
down on is concerneds but they show
mighty little wear anywhere else
Exchange,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
From Medicine 70 III. Drama.

The earlier part of victorien Sar-
dou's career was beset with many
trials and difficulties. His parents
wished him to take up medical ca
reer, and he began his studies with
some zeal. The love Of the drama,
however, was far greater than the
love Of the pill box, and in the inter
val Of the other work Sardou was
busy upon n play. Life was a strug-
gle for him, for he had little money,
though he managed to get journalistic
work to supplement his more slender
income. His first play was a failure,
and Sardou rushed from the theater
vowing never to enter one again. He
fell seriously i'll, was nursed back to
health by Mile. de Brecourt, an ac-
tress who lived on floor below, und
from that time his fortune was made.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
EAp,s GROVE.

Miss Helen Schneider opened the
spring term of school in No. on
Monday.
Geo. Parkinson from near Elkport
spent Friday night with his brother,
Henry, going to Manchester on Sat.
urday.
Mrs. S. e. Way is in Chicago I'm.
dergoing treatment
A. McElmeel and wife are proud
parents of a daughter, born on Sun
day, March IA.
DIR. Dittmer of Manchester was
called last Tuesday to see the chill
dren of Ed Robinson, who are quite
sick.
]. NJ. Rutherford and w. H. Park
inson were Manchester visitors on
Tuesday.
Mr.. Stone of Edgewood sawed wood
for Sam Way and Jim Fowler on
Wednesday.
Miss Alice McKinnis and Mr.. Will
liam Rodies were married on Tues
day, March 16.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
coLEsRuRe.

Is this the beginning of spring?
Miss Nellie Jones was an over Sun
day visitor with home friends at
Greeley.
Mrs. Wisdom went to Manchester
Saturday expecting to take the
teachers examination. She will re-
turn from there to the State Nor
NAL at Cedar Falls, having spent her
vacation with her husband here.
Friday, March 18th, was Mrs.
]. w. Cores birthday and on Thurs
day evening, parry of her friends
made her a surprise visit in honor
of the event. A pleasant evening
was spent and Mrs. Gore was pre-
scented with handsome dish.
Mrs. Ed Baker has been very sick
during the week but is somewhat
better at present.
On Wednesday, March II, at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. G. Kluckhohn at Charles
City, occurred the marriage of their
daughter, Lillian Alice, and Mr.. Har-
vey Merten of this place. Relatives
from here attending the wedding
were Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Merten,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Merten and the
Misses Ella and Jennie Merten. Har-
vey was born and grew to manhood
in this vicinity and is young man
of sterling qualities. Our people will
accord him and his bride a hearty
welcome to a home in our , midst.
They will locate on their farm south
east of town, where it is hoped hap
piness and prosperity may attend
them. On Wednesday evening Of
this week a reception will be given
the neWly-married couple at the
home otsshis parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. s. Merten.
F. NJ Brock and Manuel Wiltsie
have gone to Montana to look at the
county with a view of locating. Mrs.
Wiltsae and daughter Thelma are
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
How,s rHls2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. Cheney &C o., Toledo o.
We. the undersigned. have known
F. Cheney for the last Is years, an
believe him perfectly honorable In
all business transactions, and finar.
cially able to carry out any obliga-
lions made by his firm.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,O
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price
75c per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
County Correspondence.

Fred Wolcott of near Wood was at
the train Tuesday morning to meet
his wife's sister and her husband,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Pike of Cedar Ra-
pids, who are. visiting here for a
few days.
Frank Stone of Updegraff was in
town recently to have sale bills print.
ed. He has disposed Of his farm.
We are informed that Mr.. Wenkstern
OF this place closed deal with Mr..
Stone by which the latter comes in
possession of the Wenkstern home.
The sale took place Saturday. Mr..
Stone will move his family here THE
week if the reads permit. Mr.. W.rk-
stern and family have already NOV
ed to their new home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Blanchard
spent week ago Sunday at the lat
ter's parental home at Hopkinton.
Miss Nellie Hammond, one of our
popular young ladies, was recently
married to a young man from Airing
ton whose name we were unable to
learn but for all that we extend con-
gratulations. We are informed that
they will make their future home in
Canada.
Duane Rosenkrans, who has been
confined to his home by illness, has
again found himself able to attend
to his school work at the college in
Fayette.
Chas. Clute, who has been visiting
at Waterloo. returned home Thurs
day.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24

: Y I
J. D. .McAiliater,, J. w. Houston,
F. A. Irish, F. R. Tesar and G. A.
Hull went to Greeley last Tuesday to
attend the funeral of c. M. odell.
Albert Mcneil was obliged to leave
his duties in the Farmers State
Bank and go home on account of
sickness.
Frank Barker of independence
spent few days in town last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fnleyson came to
Mrs. Merriams laost Saturday from
New York. Mr.. Finleyson came
from Scotland about year ago, and
after visit here will go to Cali
fornia. His sister came to this
country about month ago, and
will make her home with Mrs. Mer-
RAM for the present.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-24
UNION CAUCUS NOMINEES.

At the Court house Tuesday even
ing, there was one of the largest
caucuses ever held in this city. The
Union party nominated the following
ticket: Mayor, A. D. Long; Alder.
men at Large. R. D. Graham and Dr.
e. G. Dittmer; Alderman from First
ward, w. N. Wolcott; Second ward,
John Cruise, jr; Third ward, N. H.
Hyde; Treasurer, Chas. j. seeds;i
Assessor, ]. M. Pearse.
Hon. NJ. F. LIE Roy was elected
chairman of the meeting and E. B.
Stiles was secretary. The present
mayor of the city, L. Matthews, did
not attend the caucus, nor was his
name submitted as a candidate. The.
contest lay between Judge Long and
Alderman George M. Dorman Of the
Third ward. The voting was by bal
lott, and resulted as follows: Long,
PIG; Dorman,43; Matthew'S; j. F.
Graham, 1. ]. NJ. Pearse was re-
nominated for Assessor and Chas.
]. Seeds as Treasurer.
The following candidates for alder
men at large were then balloted on:
R. D. Graham, DR.. E. G. Dittmer,
John Cruise, jr., B. W. Green's, w.
H. Lafferty. The vote resulted in
Mr.. Graham and DR.. Dittmer being
nominated. "
The ward nominations for alder
men were as follows: In the third
ward caucus w. N Wolcott, A. H.
Cleveland and Fred Durey were
named. Mr.. Wolcott was nominated
by a vote of 90 against 25 for Mr..
Cleveland and for Mr.. Durey.
In the Second ward, John Cruise,
IT,. was nominated by vote of 81
as against 81 for Alderman ]. w.
Scott. present incumbent.
Mr.. N. H. Hyde was nominated as
alderman in the Third by a major
ity of one. Other candidates for
councilman in that ward were F.
E.Dutton, Hugh Middleton and
others
e. w. Williams was chosen IS
First ward committeeman, A. e.
Peterson. second ward committee
man. and Burton Clark, Third ward
committeeman. ID