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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10
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Special Uses for Cement.
A sack Of portland cement Is very
useful thing to have for making quick
repairs about the farm. A hole in a
drain pipe can be stopped In a few min
utes with little cement mixed with
water thick as putty. A crack in q
barrel can be stopped this way. Hard
wood floors may be patched and nall
holes flled 50 they will not leak.
A waterproof floor can be laid over
an old board floor In short time.
Sweep the old floor clean and dry and
nail down all loose boards. Cover with
a layer Of heavy wire netting, lacking
It down occasionally. Over this lay a
layer Of concrete of / part portland
cement, 8 parts clean sand, mixed with
water to a thin paste.
Smooth thoroughly, but II 1t Is to be
used by stock brush with an old broom
to make 1t rough. then let 1t dry thor
oughly before using the floor. Cutters
may be put in where necessary. Holes
In an old shingled roof can be quickly
stopped by forcing little cement put
II under the shingle where the leak ap-
pears.
Some special uses to which cement fs
being put are the making of bee hives.
brick for pavement and ordinary foun-
dattons, cement shingles for roofing,
grain bins In the form of square, box
like and round barrel-like receptacles,
etc. The use of this excellent material
for farm structures is only just opening
up and 1t is destined to become the most
important material for general farm
building. Farm and Home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

occurrence given use the custom Of observing
the
hilarious
enion the Of
to admire
certain period New the the
this behavior and the folks
Vent right and
Fs who trying possible
OF superstition substituted the
the
about the middle
day celebrating
time The priests had the the
them take life days
as It the
about exhausted 1t impossible
to the Christian system.
N ohand "a
At period the
together
interesting There men
women at these gatherings
the maids bnets
had two valentines But observes
ea OF these occasions the sticks
divided the good
times in honor their
sleeves for several days Naturally this often
of
OF hearts to valentines
Nowadays among children
Its gold
take the place of the age
not chance holds st
door to bis adyye
the Dest OF the
FOR the next three four months
Columbia
now happened OF
even dreams it But when doesn't
IN for Charlie
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

Both were men of profound resolution,
untiring to prosecute an unavoidable war
once undertaken. They are heroes of ro-
nance and of letters, these two, as we'll as
OF history. Writers will delight to write
about them as long as the triumph of
genius over circumstances continues TO be
an engaging theme.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

"a novel always ends with the mar.
riage."
(which is proper. There's nothing
novel about the subsequent hunt for a
fat, and cook, and 1ob-lot of furni-
ture. PUCK,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

The best part Of all fortitude is pa
tfenee. which lies at the root of all
pleasures as well as all powers. Hope
herself ceases to be happiness when Inn
patience accompanies er.-Rusllin,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

Two men, whose offices were on the
second floor, were on the first floor
waiting for an elevator. Long and i'm.
patiently they waited.
You're not looking extra well, Land
sell" remarked the lawyer.
No, Rankle," replied the real estate
man. Think III Join an athletic club.
I need exercise
.s.Me. too
Still they waited for the elevator
Kansas City Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

Strength of character consists Of two
things power of will and power of self.
restraint. 1t requires two things,
therefore, for its existence strong
feelings and strong command over
them.-Frederick W. Robertson.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10
Heard IN the Dre..,us noon.

Say, aren't you going out to-day p
acked the derby hat.
Sure" replied the tan shoes. "But
you need not wait for me"
why notY' asked the hat,
Because it's your business to 60
on a head replied the shoes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

Percy Pinkweed ID 80 etfeminate."
said the tall blonde. II hate to get
on the street cars with him.
steps of backward, ehi" askeJ
her chpm.
Worse than that. He always pays
the conductor the fares IN pennies"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10
Lincoln,,s Trust.

As Illustrative of Mr.. Lincoln's SUI
perb faith will give an instance that
/ have never seen In print. In the
largest room in the White House. on
the second floor, were gathered num-
Der OF. officers Of the army, then Of prom
inence by reason of the commands that
they held In the field; many civilians
who held no Offices, but who had come
Som the north to see Washington and
pay their respects 10 Mr.. Lincoln and
perhaps get contracts essential to rum
ming the government, and few mem
bers Of Congress-
At first 1t appeared more like a
large reception. where after shaking
hands. people stayed to chat with one
another. Not far from Mr.. Lincoln n
prominent Senator, whom we may call
Senator D., in a strong deep voice
remarked: II believe that II we could
only do right as people. the Lord
would help US and we should have a
decided success In this terrible etrng-
gle. Mr.. Lincoln, hearing the remark
oe the Senator, with his clear, shrill
en,Inciation, cried out; ',My faith Is
greater than yours"
Everybody turned and looked Mt the
president, who was head and shoulders
setoye all those assembled. The Semi
tod who had spoken then said: "How
50. Mr.. Lincoln9''
" am confident" said he, that Cod
will make us do sufficiently right to
give us the victory" Century Maya
zine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

campaign and became II gu that pertaned TO the
trophies
1893 his collection Springfield
State gathered hs belongings
Northwest which Lincoln carried after he shot,
national
Congress creating commission
historic by their associations with
commission president
continue living there without paying rent For
his living charging small admission
his relics Naturally enough he thought that in the city
upon the
delights
During old Eapy
spurious souyn who hoped that his enthusiasm would
protecting himself mposltons Twice solicited
purchase had property
Indignantly repdiated stating
his belief that had piano In his house When
called
hair the possession the probably
the relics of the oroyd collection
historic which uesl By Hay
they were preparing the Life of Lincoln
Mcclellan OF
collection but the cid would explain how BIZ
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10
A Deanitiou,

4 Dealn1itio4,
Cobb-What's the difference between
vision and sight?
Dobb-see those two girls across the
|street7
Cobb-Yes
Dobb-Well, the pretty one would
call q vision, but the other enc she's
a sight.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

Fine thoughts are wealth, for the
right use Of which men are, and ought
to b accountable, p. ]. Bailey.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

Lowell-No man can produce great
things who is not thoroughly sincere In
dealing with himself.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10
cowpe.. for P.sture.

The use Of cowpeas for pasture ID not
Is rule the best farm practice. but
under circumstances 1t ia advisable and
fairly profitable. Grazing cultivated
lands is likely to render succeeding til
lage more difficult on account of the
trampling by stock, and, unless care Ia
exercised in pasturing cowpeas, loss Of
animals by bloating may result, espe-
cially in wet weather. However. the
ANAL amount Of work and the inslgnif-
cant outlay always associated with the
grazing Of stock commend the practice
to the average farmer. and scarcity Of
labor often makes 1t necessary to pas
ture a crop whenever possible. Cow
peas when planted In corn are very
commonly used for grazing, especially
with hogs.
The best time to begin pasturing cow
peas is when the first pods are ripe.
This practice Is not generally followed.
40 at least part Of the seed Is saved
first. When the peas are sown In corn
fields the grazing is deferred until the
corn has been gathered
In a feeding trial at the Alabama Ag-
ricultural Experiment Station 1t was
found that pigs fed corn alone gained
OBS pound daily. while pigs on cowpea
pasture and corn gained O.97 pound
daily. consuming SO per cent less corn
Tor each pound Of gain. The returns
were $10.65 for an acre of cowpeas,
with corn at 40 cents a bushel and hogs
ct 8 cents a pound. p
The Oklahoma Agricultural Experi-
ment Station reports that cowpeas
planted early in July Furnished two
grazing periods for milk cows before
frost in the fall, and that the flow Of
milk was noticeably Increased. At the
Arkansas Station steers were fattened
on cowpea pasture and cotton seed.
making an average gain of two pounds
day for ninety days. So long as the
pea vines were green and considerable
seed was available, very little cotton
seed was eaten. The cost of each pound
Of gain was only 2 cents for the cotton
seed, thus showing the high value of
epwpea pasture.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

The One Love.
Oh. fairsst Of the fair ones and dearest Of
tho dear,
Would that my eyes could ever feast upon
thy presence near.
And whsn IA ripsning promise this feast i
Would that. ID sweet frultion. our souls
blend into one.
Thoa are ickls damssl-how sadly this !
Elusive as an echo that calls back where
But .lees : ~ heart. forever. win CIR, aloud
.eeep. ! =. s !eys send to .a.e within .hl.
Thou art no earthly maiden with witchery
and pelf,
But thou whose presence implore-thy
name IL Greater Self"
Without thy sacred presence my soul can
The sumptuous feasts Ideal" and my life
were gone to waste!
Ny wpFld..!. II too narrow, Ny throne
Ny 'ai ssd 4 too feeble vt to Ct, aloud
Aye. etIi ihss Win sntre.ty-w'th lore that
TIL thou shalt hide my life IN thine and
put II to the testt
oh. maid Of Gods creating. thou hast 4
Wnman'a heart
Ny Greater self'--when wilt thou form Of
lie the greater part3
TIL. Is en.s el lssins wish send the. in thu.
valentine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

Matthew Genius is mainly
an affair Of energy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

In the journey from Springfield the
presidential party proper consisted OF
Mr.. Lincoln, his wife and three sons,
his secretaries. john II. Nicolay and
John Hay, N. B. Judd, Ward Lamon,
Col. E. Y. Sumner, Major David Hunt.
err. Captain John Pope, Colonel Ellis
worth (shot down in hotel In Alex
andria In the first movements Of the
war. Of which, II he had lived, lie
would have been one Of the historic
flgures) DIR. w. s. Wallace and Lock
wood Todd, relations of Mr.. Lincoln;
@. n, Burgess, George C. Latham, W.
8. Wood and B. Forbes. With these
were the correspondents and the dele
cations which came and went, joining
the party for little way and then
dropping out to admit others.
With single exception the speeches
Of welcome which greeted Mr.. Lincoln
from Springfield to Harrisburg, when
the flow of oratory was suspended,
were Of unblemished courtesy and such
as befitted the man to whom they were
addressed and the communities which,
through their various officials, ad-
dressed him.
MY duties as correspondent kept me
in Washington for year--the year OF
the second Bull Run, Antietam, Chau-
lilly and Fredericksburg -and In look.
ing back on that time, now almost half
century away, It seems to me that l
saw Mr., Lincoln almost daily. had
pleasant social relations with his sec
retarles, the late Secretary Of State
and the. late John Nicolny, and also
with the family, whose acquaintance
4 had made on the journey from
Springfield.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10
Lns-sulphup sn.ay,


In bulletin of recent date from the
United States Bureau of Plant Indus.
try the author says that on account of
the corrosive action of Bordeaux mix.
ture, particularly when used during wet
seasons, experiments have been carried
on to. discover substitute us fungi
eide. The author has experimental
with a mixture of sulphur and lime,
and finds that 1t Is quite sufficient for
the control Of the ordinary leaf and
fruit diseases Of the apple and peach.
This fungicide, which is not a new
one, having been recommended for use
many years ago, was made by the au.
thor by placing fifteen pounds of fresh
lime in barrel. pouring over 1t two
or three gallons Of boiling water, and
Immediately adding ten pounds of sui.
phur and another bucket Of hot water
The mixture will boil vigorously for
several minutes and should be stirred
and more water added IL the mass gets
too thick. After boiling ceases, which
should be In from twenty to thirty min
utes. the mixture. should be diluted
With cold water to make about fifty
gallons thoroughly stirred and strained
to take out the coarse particles Of lime.
This fungicide has been tested in con-
nection with apple bitter rot expert.
nents. apple blotch, apple sfah and leaf
epot and found but little inferior to
bordeaux mixture, and 30 far without
any Injurious effect. AS a fungicide
for the control of peach brown rot and
ecab 1t has proved exceptionally favor
able. as the amount Of disease is great
~ reduced, and the corrosive effect of
the Bordeaux mixture, resulting in the
Circulation of the trees. la ayorded.
The self-boiled lime sulphur mixtura
- said to have some effect as an insect:
icide against scale insects, but Is not so
efficient as the boiled mixture usually
recommended. 1t can, however, be APP
piled without injury to the trees dur.
ing any season of the year,
The Investigations reported are con-
sidered only preliminary, and are the
basis for further experiments.
Phosphate,
Phosphate rock from our Southern
etates, principally that from Florida.
y the basic component Of all manu-.
featured fertilizer. and 1t is also ex.
ported and extensively employed by
European farmers, who apply 1t to
their soil In Its native State,
& The phosphate business, already.
large and extensively prodtable, Is
growing by leaps and bounds. says Les,
lies Weekly. Experts estimate that
within the next ten years 1t will as
snme immense proportions. 1t must,
Rock or pebble phosphate is the very
essence Of plant life and must neces-
sarily always form the most essential
part Of I'll patent fertilizers Lands
ip Florida from which phosphate Is
1sinS taken. and ground known to con-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-02-10

HE origin Of the peculiar obervancs day
OBSCURE The saint who according ecclesiastical
was bishop and according to others Rome
who marSed In the third century, nothing
to do with the matter beyond the accident OF day being
used The history rather the legend, of sentine
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-03
CURES ECZEMA QUICKLY
New Discovery Has Revolutionized the Treatment of Skin Diseases

New Discovery Has Revolutionized
 the Treatment of Skin Diseases
 Nothing in the history of medicine has ever approached the success of the marvellous skin remedy known as pos- lam, which, it is safe to say, has cured more cases of eczema and skin dis eases than any remedy ever offered for these ills.
 The success of poslarn is not at all surprising when it is considered that even a very small quantity applied to the skin stops itching immediately and cures chronic cases in two weeks The very worst cases of eczema, as well as acne, herpes, letter, piles, salt rheum. rash, crusted humors, scaly scalp and every form of itch yield to it readily. Blemishes such as pimples, red noses, muddy and inflamed skin disappear all most immediately when poslam is ap- piled, the complexion being cleared overnight.
 Every druggist keeps both the 50-cent size Cor minor troubles) and the g Jar, and either of these may be ob- tained in Bridgeport at Jennie Hamil- toms Pharmacy as well as other reli- able drug stores.
 But no one is even asked to purchase posla m without first obtaining an ex- perimental package which will be sent by mail. free of charge, upon request, by the Emergency Laboratories, 32 West Twenty fifth street, New York City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-03
before on the previous evening. he would most certainly have replied.
 To be Continued.)
Applied Christianity.

Mother had baked several varieties of cakes, among them being some small, decorated ones for the children. All had received their share and were busy disposing of them upon the back veranda-that is, all except Isabel. who for some misdemeanor had been refused share of the feast. Now, Isabel was four years old and had been attending a Sunday school for several weeks past, and in the school she learned a number of texts. She stood by the window watching the others make merry until her longing was too much for childish patience. So she walked over to the table, reach ed out her hand and solemnly repeat ed, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want" Then a little fist closed firmly upon the largest, finest cake Womanss Home Companion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-03
Funeral Stories.


 The great French artist Ingres when in Rome had a violent cold, and Mot tez asked him how he managed to catch it. Ingres replied that it was through attending the funeral of M. X. "What-X., the art critic ?" said Mot tez. 'T thought you hated him." "ThA4 is why I went to see him buried" said Ingres.
 Several years ago, at the funeral of a well known fire insurance official in Liverpool, much detested by his staff, it was remarked that an unexpectedly large number of them attended.
 On one of them being asked for an explanation he said: "We wouldn't have missed it on any account. We want to be sure that he is buried.'' The great artist, like the obscure clerk, has his littIenesses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-03

Another Woman Cured.
 Christiana, Tenn" suffered from the worst form of female trouble so that at times I thought I could not live, and my nerves were in a dreadful condition. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound cured me- and made me feel like 2 different woman. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is worth it's weight in gold to suffering women. ."-MRs. MARY WOOD, R.F.D.3 3.
 If you belong to that countless army of women who suffer from some form of female ills, don't hesitate to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound, made from roots and herbs.
 For thirty years this famous remedy has been the standard for all forms of female ills, and has cured thousands of women who have been troubled with such ailments as displacements, fbroid tumors, Liberation, inflammation, lr- regularities, backache, and nervous prostration.
 If you want special advice write fOrit to Mrs. Pinlkham, Lynn, Mass. It is free and always helpful.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-03
FOR SALE OR RENT

Bunnen St.. up and down. $4,0oo; rent $15, SIS. Central Ave, room cottage, $4.5o0.. Surf Ave-. Stratford. 6 lots and room cottage, $2,500. lots. room cottage. Adams St., S2,- 200. 9th St., room house, rent $88. Connecticut Ave, up and down rent. house $4,500; rent SIS and $16. Con necticut Ave. 3 rent house, $5,500; rent, SAP. 12s Deacon St.. rent house, $4.000; rent SPA. Extra lot. DeForest St., first floor rent $10. Jefferson St., single house, S9; up stairs rent $9; first floor rent, $10. Un- ion Ave- cottage $2,400; rental $22. one story. Enquire at Tho Industrial Savings Bank, 225 Stratford Avenue. corner KOSSuth.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-03
All For the Men.

A parson was sent for by a dying parishioner, who had always sternly refused to have anything to do with him before. He hurried to her bed side, found her in most contrite mood and made the best of his oppor- tunities in a long extempore prayer ending with sonorous "Amen!'
 The last word made her sit up with sudden energy. Aye" she exclaim- ed, that's it! It's a for men and nowt for us poor women in this world''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-03
RAILROADS
M!s:aTs1Mz!ssMifgs zsif s.,
 JUNE 6, 1909 Trains Leave Bridgepcrs-as
 Follows: 9

FOR NEY YoRK-s4;4A s.yS1e. t5:4s. 'ts:24. t7:17. s7:4s.. issxt. .s:51. s:0e. s1o:0o. "11:o5 A M- .12:2s. 1:4s. .s;a7, s;oo. .t;is, s.ez. s!is eis7i P s;az ;Mz..sUNDiA1sL.t:1t si1Si % ss:is. .2:27, s4:1s. 5:o7, s6:27. fs:45. s7:s3. ss:11, s9:27. s:42 F. M.
 FOR WASHINGTON, via Haflem River--s12:so tdaily) A. M; sl:ts
 FOR NEW HAvEN-.12:ss.t.ls41, s:5o. 7:56, ss:2I, s:25. s10:44. S1f:s3 A. M. - 12:16, s12:80. 1850. s1:3e. sss:2s. 3:29. 3:46. s4:25, 4:5I. s:97. zs;91 sssa; z;oi .5si fln;ss s:Is s:4s, sio:4s. s11:ss A M.-s2:1s. s4:2s, ss:s2. T:1s. 'q.ss. s:t7. s1o;os
 FOR BOSTON, via New London and Providence--.1:41. S:6o ll'ss A. M;-.2:2s. "s:4s; '4;2s. ss:ss E -.a:as. s4:25, ss:s2 P. M.
 FOR BOSTON, via Hartford and WiIlimantic-"s:21 A. M.-ss:2s F. M.
 FOR TWISTED and Intermediste Stations-5:00, ZOO, s:s5 t1i:4o AIM; M: -2:s5. s5:51. 7:40 F. M.-SUNDA1S |-S:s0 A. M.-s:45 P. M.
 FOR WATERBURY, ANSONIA. DERBY and Intermediate Stattons-- 500. 7:o0. 500, s:ss. 11;4o A; M 2:s5, t5:54, 7:4o P. M.@sUNDAYS- s:3O. 10:50 A. M.-6:45. $50 P. M.
 FOR CT. HARRINGTON, LENox, pITvTSFTELD, ETC.--7:00, 9:50 A. M- -4:s3 P. M.-SUNDAYS-s:so A. M
 FOR DANBURY, NEW MILFORD. ETC. via Brookfleld Junction. :00. e.5O A. M-4:33, 6:36 F. M.-SUS- DAYS-s:3o A. M.-7:48 P. M. NOR LTTCHFTELD, ETC~-9:50 A. M.-4:ss P. M.-SUNDAYS--s:30 A M.
 Saturdays. Except Saturday via Hawleyville. .i4 sExpress trains. tLocal Express
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-03
SURGICAL APPLIANCES

ELASTIC SURGICAL APPLIANCES fashioned on band looms to individ-l ual reQuirements. Requisites fof' physicians, nurses. hospitals. Wil- liam Snowden. No. 6 Taylor Block. 1l19 Broad street. A practical ex- perience of over 25 years. TeleDhons S07 % s0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-03
The Fraction.

Humble as am." said loud voiced orator at q meeting. T still remem- Der that am fraction of this mag nificent empire."
 "You are, indeed" said bystander. land vulgar one at that. ."-London Express.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-03
MADE WELL AND
 STRONG
By Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Bardstown, Ky.-"I suffered from alteration and other female troubles fol

8 long time. Doc- tors had failed to help me. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta- ble Compound was recommended, and I decided to try it. It curedmy trouble and made me well and strong, so that I can do all myown work" Mrs. Jos EPH HALL, Bards- town Xiv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-03
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-03
ROOMS TO LET

HALL TO RENT-236 Middle street, for lodge purposes and dancing. Ap- ply to c. l.. Demiss, 1164 East Main St. l. 2s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-03

TO RENT.-First class second story flat. in first class quiet neigh borhood, near two car lines, and easy walk ing distance of business sections of city. Henry A. Lambert, S3 Fair field Ave. l. 3 If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-03
MISCELLANEOUS

PAPER HANGER and hard wood fin isfer desires new or old work. Everything done up to date. First class work, good reference. Geatons, 223 Gilbert St. l. 19 a s*p