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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24
LEG A MASS OF HuMoR

"About seven years ago small
abrasion appeared on my right leg
Just above my ankle. It irritated me
30 that began to scratch 1t. and 1t
began to spread until my leg from my
ankle to the knee was one solid scale
like scab. The irritation was always
worse at night and would not allow
me to sleep. or my wife either, and II
was completely undermining our
health. lost fifty pounds In weight
and was almost out of my mind with
pain and chagrin as no matter where
the irritation came. at work, on the
street or in the presence Of company,
I would have to scratch 1t until l had
the blood running down into my shoe.
l simply cannot describe my suffer.
ing during those seven years. The
pain, modification, loss of sleep. both
to myself and wife is simply indie
scribable on paper and one has to ex-
perience 1t to know what 1t Is.
II tried all kinds Of doctors and rem
edies but might as we'll have thrown
my money down a sewer. They would
dry up for little while and fill me
with hope only to break out again just
as bad II not worse. I had given up
hope of ever being cured when I was
induced by my wife to give the CUT
cura Remedies a trial. After taking
the Cuticura Remedies for a little
while I began to see change, and
after taking dozen bottles of CUT.
cura Resolvent In conjunction with
the Cuticura Soap and Cuticura ONT
ment, the trouble had entirely disap.
peared and my leg was as fine as the
day was born. Now after a lapse Of
six months with no signs of a recur.
renee feel perfectly safe in extend
ing to you my heartfelt thanks for the
good the Cuticura Remedies have done
for me. shall always recommend
them to my friends. w. H. White,
312 3. Cabot St., Philadelphia, Pa. Feb
and Apr. 10. 1909"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24

which is always the riches.. In Hol-
land the calves as soon as born are
placed in very harrow stalls where
they cannot turn around although
they can lie and stand comfortably.
Three times day the calves are given
all the milk they can drink. During
the period of eight to ten weeks of
fattening. these calves drink on an
average of about thirty.four pounds
of milk day. but where fed 80 large
ly 1t is necessary to give them finely
ground shells and sand to prevent
scours. In both of these countries the
calves are kept In warm. dry barn
in stalls that are well bedded and kept
dark. 1t Is believed that in feeding
for veal calves will do better and
produce better quality Of veal where
they are confined in darkened quar-
ters rather than permitting them to
be fed in light place. In this coun-
try. however. 1t is doubtful If the
time has been reached when the
butcher will appreciate the difference
between extra good veal and veal of a
Aeoiuu CLASS " SUCH great eAteHt
that he will pay the difference in
price. and 1t is doubtful If the Amer
lean feeder can afford to feed calves
in this manner.
Feeding Calves.
More care must be used in feeding
the calves that are to become the flu
ture producing herd. Many great mis-
takes are made from the time the calf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24
SIMPLE STATEMENT OF FACT
Mr.. johnson Unable to Sec Where In
Any Way He Had "Put HE
Foot In H."

It is common to deplore the lack Of
humor in a person. Yet the very
want Of 1t may save a certain amount
of embarrassment, as was the case
on certain occasion with President
Johnson. He was one day." says .
writer in Harper's Magazine. visit
ing my mother. and friend. Mrs.
Knox. widow. came in. She hsd
known Mr.. Johnson some years be-
fore, when he was member of the
legislature. but they had not met since
then.
after mutual recognition. Mr..
Johnson said, How is Mr.. Knox?
have not seen him lately
HE has been dead six years. said
Mrs. Knox.
az thought hadn't seen him on
the street. said Mr.. Johnson.
when Mrs. Knox left. my mother
said, laughing. That was a funny mis-
take of yours about Mr.. Knox
What mistake did maker said
Johnson. I said hadn't seen him on
the street, and hadn't"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24

The only time regret not being
supplied with a husband just at pres.
ent." said the little grass widow, "ts
when ! have corn. It's funny about
husbands. too. and their razors. MY
first husband used to go into fits II /
used his razor for that purpose, but
the second one picked out the sharp.
est one he had and handed 1t to me-"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24
Delight Of an opera.lo,

No wonder women are fond of OPP
erat.ons; we heard woman say the
ether day that the only really good
time she ever had in her life was her
experience In hospital. while recov.
ering, from an operation. The nurses
waited on her. whereas she had never
been waited on before. and good
meals were served her while she was
lying in bed. Her husband and chill.
dren took care of themselves, and. al
together, thetwoman's operation was
one of the bright spots Of her life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24
Peaches n rurklsh Mode,

Peaches cooked in Turkish fashion
are served with boiled rice. Peel the
peaches by plunging them in boiling
water. then remove the stone through
slit in one side. without injuring the
shape Of the peach! Fill hollows with
seeded raisins and arrange in baking
dish; sprinkle literally with sugar and
set in hot oven 20 minutes. Have
ready dish lined with boiled rice
Spread over it peaches. and serve with
dressing made Of cocoanut milk thick.
ened with cornstarch and sweetened
with granulated sugar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24
WASHING Crepe de Chine.

Washing crepe de chine is no more
difficult than to wash frock Of col
ored muslin. II tepid water and good
soap are used with care 1t will come
from the laundry as triumphantly as
a piece of white linen. Do not let it
lie tn the water longer than is abso-
lutely necessary, rinse thoroughly, and
when half dry press on the wrong side
with medium hot iron. II of deli
cate color the garment must be dried
in a shady place after pressing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24
Feeding caIve.
Intoxicated by Tobaecc

Giving evidence against a man on a
charge of disorderly conduct at Bow
street police court. constable said
that the accused behaved in very
violent and disorderly manner in Lei
cester square on Tuesday evening. He
quarreled with cabman. and event
ually the witness took him into Gus
tody. believing him to be drunk. AT
the police station. the prisoner denied
that he had been drinking. and the
doctor who examined him reported
that he had chewed tobacco to such
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24
To Keep MIX and Butter.

Place butter in a bowl or small jar
and cover with saucer; set this and
the bottle of milk in rather deep pan
and pour in enough cold water to half
fill the pan. then fold linen towel or
piece Of tablecloth twice. dip in cold
water. and spread dripping wet over
the bottle and bowl. with the edges
of cloth in the water. Set the pan
where the air can circulate. The milk
will keep sweet all day and the butter
will be nice when wanted even In the
hottest weather.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24
Diamond win Indent Steel.

While the diamond is the hardes.
substance known it is also brittle and
may be fractured by blow. But if IL
is placed between two hard steel faces
in hydraulic press and slowly &C.
celebrating pressure applied the hard
slsei Will become indented.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24
Watermelon Sweet Pickles

WatermeIoh sweet PICKER.
Layer of grape leaves. layer of rind:
sprinkle teaspoonful of alum. cover
with water. and let simmer on stove
until clear. Set aside to cool. To
one pound Of rind take one pound of
sugar. one-half pint vinegar. six
cloves. four sticks of cinnamon. and a
email piece of white ginger root. Boil
rind and strip 80 minutes and can
while hot.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24
Reasoning Of Domestic Animals.

According to French investigator
domestic animals have a certain
amount of reasoning. and can associ.
ate ideas from which they draw Nm
ferences. Dogs. and still more so
cats. he says. learn to initiate the
voice and movements OF their masters
or mistresses. He has noticed old
watchdogs which. when they barked.
had peculiar information. which re-.
sembled the voice of their master.
Cats try. by the way In which they
cry. to make their mistresses under.
stand exactly what they want.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24
Another FRACTION Exploded.

Another Tradition Exploded.
Two Englishmen were resting at the
Red Horse Inn" at Stratford-on-Avon.
One Of them discovered print pic
turing low tumbling building under.
meath which was printed: 1.-THE House
in Which Shakespeare Was Born
Turning to his friend in mild surprise
he pointed to the print. His friend ex-
hibited equal surprise. and called a
waiter who assured them of the ao.
curacy Of the inscription.
"'Pon my word" said the observ.
ing Englishman, shaking his head du-
biously, II thought he was born in
manger!"-Success Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24
To Sell Railroad.

Dallas. Tex.-Master Commissioner
William H. Flippen has set September
Is as the date for the sale at public
auction of the International & Great
Northern Railroad company and its
properties.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24
For MIxino concr.t.

For mixing concrete spade has
been invented with long, oval holes
in the blade. the perforations allow.
ing the finer cement to flow through
and give the face a finer finish.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24
American GIFT to Mexico.

City of Mexico.-American in Nfex-
leo will present $4,000 peace memo
rial monument to the people of Mex
leo as their, contribution to the centen-
NAL of independence celebration next
month.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24
Salmon output viii Be Short.

Seattle. Wash.-unless the late run
CT salmon in western and central
Alaska exceeds that of previous years
the output of packers this season will
fall short. The pack in nearly all dis
tricts except Cooks Inlet is far below
that Of last year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24
Plum Roll.

$ Sift thoroughly one pint of flour.
one teaspoon baking powder, and one
half teaspoon of salt. Rub one tea
spoon of butter into the prepared
-four and mix with milk to a soft
dough. Roll out and sprinkle with
one cup of raisins. seeded and chopped
and one-half cup of Clipped citron.
Dust with cinnamon: roll up and steam
for 80 minutes. Serve warm with hard
sauce,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24
Oil Fire in oklahoma.

Tulsa, okla.-Approximately $780,
600 worth of oil and tanks in the Okla
homa fields were destroyed by fire
Thursday during heavy electrical
storm, according to advices received
here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24
Sweet omeIets.

0WSGt OTHeISt6.
Sweet omelets are varieties OF plain
omelet in which sugar is used instead
of salt and pepper and in which the
filings and furnishings consists of
sweets. equally appropriate for any
meal and grand resource as emer-
gency desserts. With simple sweet
omelet as the basis any material at
hand may be used. so its possibilities
are practically without limit
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24
New zeaIander Is Winner,

Livingstone, Rhodesia.-The sculling
match for the championship of the
world between Richard Arnst of New
Zealand and Ernest Barry of London
Thursday was won by Arnst. the
champion. who won by two lengths.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24
Robbed Of Gems Worth $4,000.

St. Moritz. switzerland.-Mrs Dan
lei Bacon of New York, who is on
tour of Switzerland. was robbed here
Thursday of $4,000 worth of jewelry.
No clue to robbers has been obtained.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24
Gallant.

Shelf were man. should new
er marry.
He-If you were man. 1 should
never marry.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24

an extent that 1T had had the same
effect upon him as alcohol.-Pall Mall
Gazette.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24

hungry and to an extent drink of its
own free will rather than to try to
force 1t to learn to drink when 1t is
not hungry. Oftentimes one becomes
fearful that the calf will die because
1t will not take nourishment from the
pail. but this Is useless. Calves at
this age can get along we'll without
milk for "a hours and by that time
they are always willing to take milk
from the pail with, little coaxing.
For the first two weeks especially of
the calf's life it should receive warm,
new milk from its mother as soon as
drawn. 1t should always be borne in
mind that young calves should never
receive cold milk and If for some
cause or other the milk becomes cold
1t should be heated up to tempera.
ture of 80 degrees before being fed.
Much of the calf collie and scours.
from the effects of which many calves
die, Is caused by feeding milk that IL
cold.
Warm MIX Essential.
During the first two weeks there
should be nothing added but the milk
given warm direct from the mother,
During this time care should be taken
not to overfeed the calf A good rule
to follow is to feed Ave POUNDS of
the warm milk night and morning II
tia cow is being MIXED only twice a
day. but this is not the best plan be-
cause when the calf is permitted to
remain with the mother it will be no
ticed that 1t takes nourishmeht very
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24

Better nagless wife than horse
less carriage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24

Henderson-When man marries
he keeps his wife in dresses, hats,
shoes-in fact. everything she needs.
What does wife keep her husband
in?
Henpeck (absently)-Hot water.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-24
FRANCIS LYNDE

when he is come. he findeth 1t empty.
swept and garnished. Then goeth he.
and taketh with himself seven other
spirits more wicked than himself. ana
they enter in and dwell there: and the
last state of that man is worse than
the first"
They've got me down." he whisper
ed, as II the words might reach her
ear. The devils have come back, Ar
dea, my love: but you can cast them
out again. II you will. All. girl, girl.
Vincent Farley will never need you ~
l need you this night"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-28
HALEY
SERIOUSLY STRICKEN
Musician, Critically Ill, Still
Directs Bands En-
gagementS.

Fighting braveIy against an Illness
that has kept him IN bed since Easter
and declaring emphatically that he
will get well. Prof. William A Haley,
director Of Haley's band is lowering
between life and death at his home,
1907 T street northwest
He IS suffering from heart failure,
and his physicians say he must lie
quiet for several months IL he wishes
to recover his health.
In the meantime. he band master
takes the keenest interest IN his band.
and directs from his bed the work Of
planning for the summer engage
ments.
Hard work caused Mr. HaIey's Ill
ness. It came on him two years ago
after a hard summer season at At
lantic City. Instead of giving up at
that time he continued working dur
ing the ensuing winter. Last sum
mer he was unusually busy and when
the autumn came he collapsed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-28
TRIBUTE TO Be PAID
TO IRISH AMERICANS
Ceremonies for Noted Dead
to Be in Mt. Olivet Sun
day Afternoon.

In order to honor the memory OF the
men who were patriots and prominently
known IN the irish movement IN Amer
lea, a delegation OF fully 5000 members
Of various Catholic and Irish societies
in washington viii gather tomorrow
afternoon at O'Clock at Mt Olivet
Cemetery.
There, with songs and addresses, the
graves OF deceased Irishmen viii be
decorated with flowers Father Dough-
erty, vice rector Of the Catholic Uni
versity OF America, will deliver the ad-
dress Of the afternoon. There viii be
other addresses.
The choir Of St Augustus Church,
and other Catholic chOlrs Will sing
Among the graves to be decorated are
those Of the late Thomas Devin Riley,
Rev. Father Boyle. Father Stafford.
Father Mcclure. Colonel Downing. Nj
chael Cavenaugh. and others.
Besides the delegation appointed from
various societies there viii be hundreds
Of interested spectators az the Gene
terry. The program 70 be carried out is
IN the nature OF q Memorial Day eXer-
else
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-28
GOLD DINNER SET
FOR PULITZER BRIDE
Fiancee of Joseph Pulitzer,
Jr., Gets Costly We'd
ding Gift.

ST. LOUIS, No. May 2S.-Friends Of
Miss Elinor Wickham. Of Vandeventer
place, are authority for the statement
that the father of her hance. Joseph
Pull ger. IT., has presented to her a
solid gold dinner service for a we'd
ding gift
The service IS described as being ex-
traordinariIy magnificent, and Is said
70 be valued at $50. 900.
Other unusually costly gifts also
have been received by Miss wickham,
among them a cluster Of diamonds,
the gift Of the bridegroom.
The marriage Of Miss Wickham and
Mr.. Pulitzer Will take place at the
residence Of the brides mother, Mrs
Edmond F. Wickham. June I. and Will
be attended by many members OF the
fashionable set OF both st. Louis and
New York, and though not so large
as some recent St Louis weddings,
viii be one of the most brilliant Of
VIII be the bridegroom's father, JO-
seph Pulitzer. his brother and sister
ln-iaw, Mr.. and Mrs Ralph Pulitzer,
and Or. and Mrs. Seward Webb. pa
rents Of Mrs Ralph Pulitzer.
The wedding VIII be an afternoon
affair and the Rev. DR.. ". J. AcKit-
trick OF the First Presbyterian
Church VIII ofhciate- Miss Wick
hams bridesmaids viii be Miss Caro-
line Lakeland, Miss Louise NuKent
Miss Mildred Stickney, Of St Louis,
and Miss Edith Pulitzer, OF New York,
a sister Of the bridegroom. Mr.. Pulit-
ger will have his brother, Ralph Pulit-
zer, as best man, and his groomsmen
will be w. Seward Webb. jr.. F. y.
EdgeU. Frederick Cruger. and James
Park. OF New York; EphrOn Catlln, jr.,
Andrew. Drew, and Richard S. Ken
nard, Of St. Louis.
The young couple viii spend their
honeymoon on one Of the Pulitzer
country estates IN the East, the choice
being determined by the weather at
the time. These estates are at Bar
Harbor, Ne. and near Asheville, y. G.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-28
PROF. KOCH DEAD
OF HEART DISEASE
DiScoYerer of Bacillus of
tuberculosis Passes Away
in Baden-Baden.

BADEN-BADEN. May 22-Prof. Rob
ert Koch, the famous bacterioIogist and
discOverer OF the bacilu Of tuberculosis
and cholera is dead here OF a disease
OF the heart
Prof Koch was born at KlausthaI De
cember II, 1913 He was graduated from
the University OF GOtJlngeu IN 1866
Soon after ne began his searches in
baCteTiOlOgy and his first writings cover
investigations OF anthrax and trau-
matte infective diseases.
In 1882 Prof Koch announced this dis
coveTy Of the baCilli of tuberculosis.
The following year he was sent tby
the German government TO India and
Egypt TO study cholera, and he dis
covered the comma bacillus, the pres
ence Of which is regarded as an infai-
lible test In diagnosing Asiatic cholera.
Prof. Koch was decorated by the Ger
man and French governments for his
discoveries He visited the United
States in 1905, and attended the united
international tuberculosis congress in
Philadelphia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-28
TRAMP WHO WON
FORTUNE IS DEAD
Hussey Made S2,5OO,OOO in Nova
Scotia Mine Deal on BOT-
rowed MGney.

WAIVERS, n. s., May 2s.-William
Penn Hussey, who rose from a tramp,
content If he got one square meal a
day and a bed in haystack at night,
to be a millionaire with a mansion
and fine estate. is dead at his home
here. He had been in i'll health for
a long time. His wife and son sur
vive.
Hussey ran away from his home in
North Berwick. Me, where he was
born in 1S47; because he was spanked
for pranks that he and other boys
played.
In 1895 some one told him of a
splendid chance for investment in a
coal mine in Nova Scotia. He went
there and bought The property for
f65, 900, borrowing the money He
formed a stock company, went TO
England and interested fnanciers in
London and Liverpool and closed a
deal whereby he sold the mine out
right and reared a profit Of $2,500.-
600.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-28
DEATH IS CAUSED
BY KITTEN AND FLY
Latter Is Mashed in Scratch of
Former and Poisoning
Results.
Results.

NEW YORK, May 2S.-According TO
the coroner's announcement a cat and
a fly were responsible for the death of
ldward II. Pratt, a manufacturer of
Jersey City. While pctIing a kitten
week ago he was scratched on the
hand and d few hours later crushed a
fly IN that wound Septic poisoning
which even amputation Of the hand
could not check, caused death.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-28
TOO MUCH SPLASHING.

Mayor stoy, of Atlantic City. is tell
ing story about a man from Ol1oboji,
Iowa, who was making his first visit TO
the seashore- A fat lady gamboIed in
the waves near him. She shrieked,
hoped UP and down, and tapped about
with arms and legs.
All of a sudden a stronger wave than
usual swept up the beach, and-splash-
the man was dashed with spray.
''Hir' he shouted, scowling blackly
that Their bObbin about before We drown
p Teller, win ye?''-l.oul sville Herald
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-28
TAINTED CORN BEEF
CAUSES POISONING

ANNAPOLIS. Nd, May 8-Tainted
corn beef was the cause Of ptOmaine
poisoning, with watch forty blue
jackets OF the battieship Massachu-
sets were stricken. The meat was
served at dinner yesterday. None of
the men is seriously III.
The Massachusetts is one of the YES
sells Of the midshipme rs summer
cruising squadron.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-28
HUSBAND AS EXHIBIT A.

Mrs. Bridgewhist-What is the subject
Of Mrs SuhragetIe's lecture this after
noon2
Mrs. Ciuhwoman--''The Disasters OF
Married Life"
Mrs Bridgewhist-I suppose she will
have her husband on the platform as an
exhibit STRAY Stories
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-28
FIRE ALARM.

First Boy-Where yer goIn' in such a
ruSh2
Second Boy ION the run)-Ffre alarnI
First Boy-Where?
Second Boy-Boss said he'd fire me II
wasn't back from dis errand IN ten
minutes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-28
UNSUITABLE.

why was the census man slain?''
He asked the wrong question first. -
'WnaI DO you meal p
I well. he asked, 'What State were you
born in?' and the fellow said, New Jer-
sey.' Their ne asked. Have you taken
out naturalization papers?' Cleveland
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-28
ON TO RICHMOND"
IS AUTOISTS' CRY
Capital Motorists Leave
Staunton on Their Jour
ney South.

sTAUNTON, Va. May Son to
Richmond was the cry this morning as
the cars in touring test run were sent
away by Starter William Jose.
The weather continues fair. No. 2,
Re gal. checked in at o'clock this morn
ing. after being on the road all night
A short distance the other side of
Leesburg a nut was sheared OF. and Il
took several hours work 10 drill out the
bolt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-28
DECIDED FOR HIM.

Have you decided that you would
not eat rneaty'
NO. but I guess our butcher has de-
cided that won't; he wants me 70 pay
nv b{uFF-HOustOn Post
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-28
PASTEuRIZING THE COWS

''Snd IS your milk pasteurized?' asks
the prospective customer of the dairy
man.
Sure he replies. MY BOYS pasteur-
lie the cows every morning" Chicago
News