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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17
ouR RAT BILL.

sIt Is $4,000, 900 a Year In This coun-
try Alone.
The bill of damages which ciyiliza-
ton holds against the rodent foots
up into tremendous figures. Accord
ing to the experts OF the bureau Of
biological survey of the Department
Of Agriculture Uncle Sam alone has
to pay $16O,o0O.O0o every year on ac-
count Of property damages inflicted
by the pest. John Bull and the Kais.
er between them have to fork over
$3.50, 100000. 4
The rat bill OF the world would
reach into the billions. says Success.
Sir James Crichton- Browne, president
Of recently formed international
union of scientific organizations work
ing together for the determination
of rats. declared that every rat in
/ the United States costs the citizens
at least two cents day for its keep.
In England rat costs from one
half cent to five cents daily. The
/, British India rat is the most expensive
rodent of them all, for there each of
the innumerable swarming millions o;
the pests consumes on an average
three cents daily.
/ If YOU add to the cost OF the board
and lodging Of rats. the expense Of
maintaining quarantine operations
against them and Of fighting the dis.
eases spread by them the average
specimen of the rodent tribe preying
on civilized nations may be said. to
cost us from seven to ten cents a
day.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17
LABOR HAS Big SHARE.
81 Out Of Every 500 Earned Goes
to Railway Employer.

$7t Out Of Every 500 Earned Goes
to Railway Employees.
What became of the $2,5S5,913 900
gross earnings Of the railroads Of this
country last year is a question which
w. G. Brown, senior vice-president OF
the New York Central, set about to
learn little while ago. The result
of his Investigations has been made
public, and in doing so he answers
the question.
Mr.. Brown says $71 out OF every
800 earned by the railroads In 1907
was almost Immediately redisbursed
In payment for labor or equipment and
material, of which labor forms by far
the largest component part. He says
/, that the railroads receive more and
keep less than almost any other de.
parment of business activity in this
country
Out of every 800 earned by the
railroads. he says, only 50 goes to the
owners. the shareholders representing
less than per cent. on the face value
of the securities.
The result of Mr.. Browns investi.
cation was contained in an address
made last week by him before the
Illinois Manufacturers Association.
"In mileage the railroads OF the
United States approximate 225,0O0
miles, said Mr.. Brown. sThey en-
ployed in 1907 in the neighborhood OF
1.675.00o men, and their gross earn
ings amount to 81, 5S5,s13. 900, or more
than 100000 for each OF the 365
days of the year. Figures of this
magnitude can be better comprehend
ed by comparison. and 1t may be stat
ed that the number OF employees on
the pay rolls OF American railroads
in 1907 was only about 10000 less
than the standing armies OF the Uni
ted States. Great Britain, Germany,
France and Japan combined. Their
gross earnings were. three times the
total revenue OF the United States
government; twenty-nine5 times the
total gold production Of the United
States, and six times the gold pro-
duction of the world New York
Times
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17
Wind Collie In Horses,

The treatment for wind cole differs
very materially from that of cramp
collie. Absorbents are of some service,
and charcoal may be given In any guam
tity. Relaxants are also beneficial In.
this form Of collie. Choral hydrate not
only possesses this quality, but 1t also
is a pain relleyer. 1t is particularly
well adapted to the treatment OF wind
collie, and should be given in one-ounce
doses In pint Of water Diluted alco-
hol or whisky may be given, or aro-
matte spirits of ammonia In one ounce
doses ut short intervals. A physic
should always be given In fatulent
collie as early as possible, the best
being one ounce doses of Barbados
aloes Injections, per rectum; Of tur-
pentine. one to two ounces linseed' oil,
eight ounces, may be given frequently
to stimulate the peristaltic motion of,
the bowels and favor the escape of
wind. Blankets wrung out Of hot.
water do much TO afford relief; they
should be renewed every five or ten
minutes and covered with dry wool.
ell blanket This form of collie is much
more fatal than cramp collie, and re-
quires prompt and persistent treat.
ment. 1t is entirely unsafe to predict
the result, some apparently mild at,
tacks going on to speedy death, while
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4 +
OF movement was never so graceful
nor her eyes so bright as when she
eluded his grasp.
Sworn of that. TOO. have your"
bitterly cried John. embracing the air..
Sworn that of, too, john" she
smiled from a distance
And as for John, John slammed the
door open, passed out into the yesti-
bule and banged the door behind him.
From the hall inside she pleasantly
waved her hand at him and turning
to annihllate her with an awful look
his eyes fell upon the solitaire that
cleaned from one Of her fingers.
Here! / want my ring back /" he
pantomimed to her through the glass
OF the door.
To which she pleasantly panto-
mined back:
I'VE sworn OF giving rings back,
John.
And pleasantly drew down the
blind.
And as for John. John sat down on
the top step buried in thought, from
which he emerged at last, saying to
himself:
+. II wonder If I'd better get some
flowers and candy and come right
back or telephone her in the morning
that III call for her tomorrow night
and take her to a show
And as certain picture arose be-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17
"well," he said. evadlng her eye

candy"
And brighter grew his glance 6
and concerts" he continued. his
voice dropping note and hanging
over the edge of the tragics.
And even brighter grew her glance.
"And all sorts of shows" he conclud-
ed, far, far down the keyboard.
"Afy" said she. you were busy ~
"Yes,"ehe said, trying to look Mt her
in n significant manner and now
I'll be able to save a little money and
then"
Flowers" she added, raising one
finger.
He nodded.
"Candy?' she said. raising another.
He nodded again.
Concerts"
Again he nodded.
"And all sorts of shows she con-
Guided.
And nodding again, he drew long
breath and made room for her on the
sofa. saying:
"Grace!"
81 3 s.
NO." she mournfully made answer.
1--WE sworn of"
Sworn of what7"
Sitting on the sofa like you meant.
made up my mind that beginning
with the new year was keeping you
away from your work too much. So
l just swore off," And, shaking her
head, she sighed: '.No more, John"
Whereupon, he went over to her
with considerable velocity Of locomo-
ton, holding out his hand and crying
with emotion:
"Gracc!'
NO" she mourned, putting her
hands behind her. and shaking her
head. I've sworn that of, too,
JohnW
Sworn what oft7p demanded John.
Holding hands," she mourned
again.
You have. have you7"
ooh, dear, yes ~ And still keeping
her hands behind her she looked up
at him and pleasantly remarked !:
What beautiful day 1t has been,
John!"
But as for John, he marched out
Into the hall. 1ammed his hat on his
head, and laid violent hands upon
his oyercoat. She followed him.
"Good-bye!" he muttered.
Goodbye, john" she pleasantly an
swered him.
Goodbye foreverl" he said. punish
Ing his coat.
"Oh, that's such long timel" she
said.
$50 It's all over between use' he
scowled, turning up his coat collar
and looking feroclous.
"What ISL" she asked.
"Yo won't sit on the sofa with me ~
"I've sworn of sitting on sofas,
John" she gently reminded him.
And you won't let me hold your
hand?"
Why, John. How can when I'VE
sworn off holding hands?"
Plump, cozy and divinely short was
she, and when John tried to enyelop
these contents of charm her manner
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17
whit. House Renoy.tea.

When William Howard Taft stepped.
into the White House at noon on the
4th Of March as the new president of
the United States of America, he found
a model home equipped with every
modern convenience; that Is. what
other presidents have never enjoyed.
Before the election of President Roose-
yelt few changes had been made In.
the White House since the days Of John
Quincy Adams, when it was rebuilt
after being fred by the marauding
British troops, only the walls being left
standing.
The executive mansion, as 1t was
called before the advent of Mr.. Roose-
yelt--he dubbed 1t officially "rhe White
House"-was the first public building
erected at the seat of government. The
architect was James Hoban, who drew
his plans closely after those Of the seat
OF the Duke of Leinster, near Dublin,
Ireland. George Washington himself
selected the site, laid the coner stone
on Oct. 10, 1902, and lived to see the
building completed. John Adams. how
ever, was the first president to occupy
II, which he did I'M 1900 Technical
World Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17

sheepish sort of way. hanging In
shame, as 1t were, and yet with sort
of sullen bravado, as though saying: /
well, what of it?'
Yes, even thus our hero entered the
parlor and said:
Hello! ~
And as his salutation is subdued
into silence let us look at the lady in
the case and see whether the eye Of
circumspection can come to rest on a
matter so mobile. Plump, cozy and
diyinely short was the lady in ques-
ton, with a pert, quick manner Of
movement and eyes that were alter
nately bright with speculation or
brightefgyet with conviction. Items |:
She could sit back In chair and
swing one foot over the other with
an insouciance that BODIED harm for
happiness Of creations lords, and no
one could gaze upon her twice without
knowing that her hands had the gift
of expression, each separate finger be-
ing digit of delight and hinged
with dimple Of Joy. Yes, even such
as this maid of distraction who cast
bright glance Of speculation at the
emptiness of our hero's hands and
said to him:
"How late you are!"
"Yes," said he, Il made up my mind
that. beginning with the new year, /
was going to work hard, and that's
what kept me-"
"Gracious" said she, and again she
looked at the emptiness and the sheep
ishness Of his hands.
IL didn't bring any flowers to-
night he said. sid been thinking It
over. and ii seemed such a-such a.
such a-such a-that, anyway. I
swore off,
"My!' said she, and swinging her
foot, she asked, in careless manner !:
did you swear anything else OF,
John7' 4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17
WHAT WILL IT MATTER,

What will 1t matter In little while
That for day
We met and gave word. a touch, a
smile,
Upon the way7
What will 1t matter whether hearts were
brave.
And lives were trne;
That you gave me the sympathy ! crave,
Az | gave you7 {,
These trihes-c.n it b. they max. q
mar
A human lief
Are souls as lightly swayed A. rushes are,
By love. or strifs1
Yea, yea, look the faintins heart may
break, -
Or make It whole;
And just one word. II said Tor loves
sweet sake,
May save soul!
May Riley Smith. 4
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Game for Two
. -
HSSssSsssS:Ss

Now, as he entered the parlor he
gave the impression Of young bentle--
man whose hands were empty, and NO
matter how he was viewed the gaze
dew back to the emptiness Of his
hands. Oh, Enthusiastically empty were
his hands. and absolutely innocent Of
either candy or flowers. Most con-
sciously empty, too. they were, BLUSH
Ing dull red as they hung by their.
thumbs from his waistcoat pockets in
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17
WORLD CONSTANTLY GROWING BETTER
BY Ada May Krecker.

! ] :
f--l So we look at our own times Will,
IN the historical perspective they seem different
III And they seem better. They are contrasted
III with the past and the favorable changes that
~ have taken place In the meantime are clearly
Il exposed They receive from the past the light
Il that is needed In order to set Into relief the
IN present. Without this light from the past the
J present is easily misunderstood. Modern peo
pie insist upon learning something about their own times
And then they verify the old saw that little learning
is dangerous thing For they have discovered the Ills
of time without relating them the greater ills
Of the other times. 10
For all the pessimism abroad regarding the degen-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17
we win Keep Our Dreams.

Our dreams nay. soul, we'll not lei
them go;
What though the braggart world
scott and deny,
And pygmies in the market strive
and cry.
AS emmet-like they hurry to and tro
The bright hours lessen, and TN
shadows grow,
But we will seek the silence
thou and l,
Content while fame and treasnr
pass us by,
To rove through quiet coverts tne
we know.
Yea, we will hearken to the worl'
less speech
OF opening buds beneath the We
nal showers;
To us the morn its dewy ]pS> ~,
teach, 1eTe shall
The evening 9.
sleepig Whisper DER its az ~
And seSnowers; ,s.
lets the stars utter, each to .e &c,
each. w. "
Shall breathe Of Peace mid her y
immortal bowers.
James B. Kenyon, in The Atlantic, :.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17

eracy of the day the ideals Of business and political life
are ON the rise They invite comparison with those Of
oher OF their and ancestors Our political
heroes Of today not Taeyrands declare tho
first qualification of successful statesman the ability
to lie And the merchants of to-day have SO far aban-
doned the methods of primitive conmercalism the
moving scale of prices and kindred IDEAS that they find
1t difficult to trade with the nations which have not
adopted their own, the modern system.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17

tionof Providence dodge But America, in this age Of
growing tboughtlessness and analysis s beginning to ex
hibt symptoms of Its necessary evs and
haply In the progress OF time, this overwhelming de-
strucve and costy Of fire wastage may 90 over the
lee rail- into the ocean of oblivion together with such
other Of its kinds Industrial murder tuberculosis and
typhoid, and rotten politics -Eyerybodys Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17

but we know enough to begin. Our chief obligation In
this life Is the of children 1t should be chief
occupation; 1t ahead of any spiritual sasfactions
There is other equal to the enjoyment Of the Of
children. We must give our little children fine con.
cepton of the least Of human relationships II
to expect them to fulfill their obligations the greatest
Therefore they must be trained in citizenship the girls
well as the boys
tween the beautiful free life ofthe country and the rich
many-sided life of the city. Most city people would
dread tile Isolation of the country the country people
are afraid Of the overcrowdng of the city There ought
not to be either the one the other The we con-
slider the beautiful positive contributions Of rural life
the more become convinced that they ought to be the
possession Of the city people, and the the
schools libraries, churches newspapers music halls and
all the other opportunities of city life the be-
convinced that they ought be the possession
the country people
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17
THE NATION OF MONEY TO BURN.
By SamEeI n. Adams,

low hong shall We, as nation continue to
make good the vulgar boast that we have
money TO burn? Surely we have. with our
billion dollars given to flame and smoke in the
past ten years, sufficiently established our pri-
macy in wastefuness. The Idea has taken too
firm hold apon us that fire is necessary
evil" A lothsonie allocution that ASrespon-
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: . u i L (
on horace seized the hoe and tried
inc draw the seine over IT as it squiri
ous and writhed.
Dan 1t avs rapidly kicking itself frc'
spite Of his efforts, however.
sud- would have been out in a few n
had struggles. when Bertha came
ter ming toward them. with a g}ln
long hands. Stand aside, ssaoa .e
ing, and as Horace jup>- =. M aer
ping banged. -.uaips Z sne ga eai leu
'por. ~ IaeA der = -. = :
leaped into the air, net
]. "a all, with sharp yelp and fell
again, still Kicking, but bhndly and
convulsiyely. The rifle cracked again
and third time. The unfortunate
animals struggles grew feebler, and
In less than a minute it was dead.
Then, to Horaces CONSERVATION and
embarrassment, Bertha dropped the
gun, collapsed upon stump, tremb-
ling violently and cried
Horace spent the night at the cabin,
after all. for when he had recovered
his scattered outfit. 1t was too late
to go farther that day. Besides this,
he had been so thoroughly frightened
and shaken by the adventure that he
felt it too shaky condition to pad.
die canoe.
The settler Mcneil, who returned
to the cabin about sunset, compli.
mented hdm with backwoods gruff-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17

In all the civilized countries Of the
world 60 per cent. of the persons over
10 years old have to work for q
living.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17

The pismies Of Africa are rarely
heavier than 90 pounds
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17
ISIS ljEi{1 &

- p .
+ N -: IN - $780,
I SE3 n
X nixa;irs!&~ = ~
IN -
L I3A
SssSs
"A ,it,a ay,a crsosa onn,,a, ,,,,,.r. n
belongs saves hnrset,esh
-----
Free range and clean water are the
Attention must be given TO the teeth
II the morse is 10 ne Kept IN the best
condltion.
Tha o,d s,,.,n, that .An,+,,,na l.
oood a,onah enr HOO. aoes nat 90 IN
theso dave ~ .ood ,arm,ns
- - $50.
The old-fnshioned swill barrel ought
to be banished forever. Pork made
from rotting stuff is not fit to eat.
---- <
sheep VIII lnJure trees by ruDplng
against them ana eating on the DARK,
and nothing but wire netting VIII, pre-
..-..,..- .;,. -.
.aoe' -, ,slu'.1 - ps " lot"
.n..e'o ~. NC tspai ~ ~. uss =. Moou
asnes ~ .ne eai''en. TApp.s y. Jug s''. 70
u = Ton anu u nun u 'ne acre
Clean orr the wells before the rainy
season beeIns and he sure vonr wells
are where thev ora free from the aae.
mage or nm undesirable nature.
--------
A reckless change from liberal feed
ing and good shelter to poor fare and
no shelter and a great Increase OF ex-
ertion will tell unfayorably In every
case.
- -
ou ~; ps' ..,s
- y, .ns ~. 80 IL.
s 49,, W. Nv 'a.tDase M - Ss
,s -. w.. - aas D s'"i =. s'.-,. :.
'eas.
The young calf needs water, see that
she gets 1t. The calf that ia to be
come a future dairy COW must have
the inclination and capacity OF heavy
drinker. she cannot-giye large flow
Of milk without drinking much water.
With nearly-all farm work there Is
what may be termed best time for
doing that work and the nearer 1t can
be done to that-time the better the re-
suits secured. This is especially true
Of planting and cultivatlng and harvest
ing.
- 800 800
In this day OF efficient fire extin.
Calshers, no farm house or barn should
be without such protection. 1t OFTEN
happens that a fire is easily extin-
guished when 1t is first discovered II
the means are at hand for doing the
WORK. Here isi good formula which
VIII prove eHective. Take ten pounds
OF common salt and hve pounds OF
muriate OF ammonia and dissolve In
four gallons Of water. When dissolved
bottle y ana Keep Tor an emergency.
In case OF "a IRE one or more bottles
should he thrown Into the flames With
such FORCE as 70 break them.
- Z. .s. x
peep p.oWihe oners sIeci a. aosa an.
.ases ~ Tue ,,.i ihrls. nuAihs do = .u1es
LOT ~, rond,.ion ol ueep, hullus,nlie.,
.on lne oni.eu suites akl,c ~ .l.''l
uepul.ni.s. cl.ulela.ss .ne io.io"ilis
p ~, mnien ute Wo1,ns " spe.iai con
siuei'.ioi :. pros,oes more loou' Ne.
multiplies bacterial life In larger
body Of soil. IT stores more moisture
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17
THE MENACE OF A WOOD FAMINE.

To-day, to supply public needs and to fill
their own pockets, individual exploiters are
sweeping away the forests three times as fast
as they grow. This means that many Of the
hard woods are already gone; that the total
supply of hard wood, which used to furnish
the better-grade furniture, fittings, and so on.
will be exhausted, for commercial purposes.
within fifteen years: and that the entire wood
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17
A FOLDING BARRACKS FOR THE Battlefield.

many. 1t is an expanding barracks for
use in war time, planned in such man.
;ner that 1t is said it may be drawn
by two horses BY means of lazy
tongs, the affair can be made to length
en- telescope fashion until 1t becomes
a barracks eighty-four feet long. in
which are included twelve ordinary
compartments, an officers cabin, a.
sergeants mess, field kitchen. and IN
observation tower. 1t is claimed for.
the affair that 1t will be useful moi
only as barracks, but as a field hos
pital. The furniture folds up as the
barracks closes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17

Others that appear at the onset to BE-
very severe yielding rapidly to treat.
ment. Do not cease your efforts until
you know the animal is past help.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17

supply Of the country will last longer than twenty
five or thirty years.
1t isas though some foreign invader or deadly
pest should sut0y Appear onsour shores and ravage
the entire forest of the country the of
States year, until every tree gone. Do you i'm
agne for one instant that the years go by your In
terest In this great question will VITAL OF
less personal, than 1t is today Success.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17

N]I M J/Y kVvl(
. NJ II29kt MzN\
= }t1ca> M n a4WyI
y S0HvACWC
others that onnear NJ rho onset q \.
very severe Welding ron,d,v fl trast.s
ment M mt cease yonr af,orts mt,
Won knows the animal IL mast helm a
$500 - p' y
soiyins Farm Labor Probisns.
There Is one way, and only one, to
solve the farm labor problem. That Ii
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17

there were large hecks of froth on
It's half-opened jaws. AS 1t came
nearer. Horace heard a continuous
low sound, half-snarl and halfmoan
from its low-hung muzzle. !.
The animal was mad-Horace sud
denly realized the fact! He had
heard many times that rabies Is ter
ribly prevalent every summer among
the northern timber-wolves, serving
in fact, a useful purpose in keeping
down the pack and wanders alone
spreading its malady at every oppor
tunity, until 1t dies solitary death
He had no weapon but thee !.
1t was too late to try ts,,cnet 90
canoe, where his y aug reach the W ~
cedar stood atle lay; but a dead an
a bound his shoulder, and with IN,
plbehe clutched the trunk and !
ID himself up among the dry. en-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17

The amateur gardener raises mo
blisters than vegetables.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17

The old saying that Anything is
good enough for hog. does not 60 in
these days of good farming.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17

r People always behave themselves a
little better when they get to thinking
seriously of Judgment Day.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17

Attention must be given to the teeth
If the horse is to he kept in the best
condition.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17

The old-fnshioned swill barrel ought
to BIO banished forever. Pork made
from rotting stuff is not At to eat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17

A little axle grease, applied where II
belongs saves horsefesh.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17

sheepish sort of way. hanging In.
shame, as 1t were, and yet with sort
of sullen bravado, as though saying: &
well, what Of lit"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-03-17

Free range and clean water are the.
best preventives OF disease we know of.