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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23
work Of the E.rtn.orm.

When we behold a wide, turf COW
cred expanse we should remember that
its smoothness. on which 80 much Of
Its beauty depends, is mainly due to
all the inequalities having been slowly
leveled by worms. 1t is a marvellous
reflection that the whole of the super
fetal mold over any such expanse has
passed and will pass again every few
years through the bodies of worms.
The pillow is one Of the most ancient
and most valuable Of mans inyen-
tons, but long before he existed the
land was. in fact. regularly plowed by
earthworms. 1t may be doubted
whether there are many other animals
which have played so important a
part in the history of the world as
have these lowly organized creatures.
Some other animals. however, still
more lowly organized corals
have done far more conspicuous
work in having constructed innum-
cradle reefs and islands in, the great
oceans, but these are almost confined
to the tropical zones.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23
Drow.inr. In British Isles.

A return issued recently as parlia-
mentary paper, shops the lives lost by
wreck. drowning, or other accidents at
sea, and in rivers and harbors in Brit
ish sea-going merchant ships during
the years 1891 to 1908 inclusive. The
total number OF passengers, masters,
and seamen who lost their lives in
1908 was 1,139, the number of casual
ties at sea being 1872 and In rivers and
harbors AT. With the exception of
the years 1906 and 1904, this total is
the lowest recorded during the past
is years, the most fatal year being
1894, when the total loss of life was
3071, viz, 1874 masters and seamen
and 1897 passengers. The number of
masters and seamen who lost their
lives was 1,047. viz, 633 at sea and
414 in rivers and harbors. The mum.
Der of passengers drowned was only
80. This number included SO passen-
gers lost from the IS. Sardinia Of
Liverpool. Lives lost in yachts and
fishing vessels are not included in the
return.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23
Swallowed Hi. Model.

"Object" drawing has brought new
anxiety into the schools. In certain
districts youngsters may be seen NOV.
ing schoolward with hatchets, carvers,
hammers, chisels, etc., as material for
their drawing lessons. The other day,
just as one of these lessons was about
to begin, a small boy was found stand.
ing tearfully at the headmaster's desk.
I've swallowed my object he ex-
planned, with an alarming gulp.
What was it?" asked the master
anxiously.
"a banana" replied the would-be
artist. with final lp.-London Fun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23
NICKEL, TOO POPULAR;
U. S. WON'T DROP II
Federal Onicials, Considering Plan
to Abolish Five-cent Piece,
Hear Wall of Protest.
$ CALLED NECESSARY COIN.
Stands for More Fixed Values Than
Any Other Denomination, a.
Varied Daily Uses Prove.

Officials of the Treasury Department
sometimes discuss the nations some
what cumbersome coinage and make
suggestions to one another that this
or that change might bring relief to
the working forces of the department.
Generally these discussions do not so
beyond the inner circle where they.
originate, no change is made, or even
suggested seriously, and the work of
the mint goes on as before.
Recently, however, the fact leaked
out that the 5-cent piece, or nickel"
had been under discussion and that
the government might ask Congress
to pass law eliminating it from the
national coinage. Small likelihood
exists. or ever did exist, that such a
step would be taken, but for short
time considerable anxiety developed in
all parts of the country lest the useful
and popular nickel" should disappear
from the circulating medium.
The fact is the government could
afford to dispense with almost any
coin rather than the scent piece. It
stands for more stable prices than any
other. The scent coin for two genera
lions at least has been the fixed price
Of SO many things that people would
be at complete loss how to proceed
without 1t. True, hundreds OF thou
sands of 5-cent pieces are lost each
year, but that is due largely to the
amazing use to which this little coin
is put. The uses of business require
the coinage Of greater number Of
"nickels'' than of any other coin.
1t has been said that its universal
use as the price of a fare on the street
cars is the cause of its retention, but
that can hardly be so, as 1t enters very
largely into the price of so many other
things that it could not be dispensed
with If the price of the car fare were
changed.
The nickel" is extensively used in
telephone calls. 1t was formerly more
than now the open sesame of the pop
ular slot machine, for which 1t still
does extensive duty. 1t is the price of
admission to the fast-multiplying pic
ture shows in all parts Of the country.
The new-fashioned boot-shining parlor
charges nickel" The soda fountain,
growing in popular favor. deals
mostly in "nickels." Ice cream in
summer time goes for cents, and the
charge for myriad Of things in the
pharmacy and the 5-cent store requires
this coin.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23
c1EAR-HEADED,

Head Bookkeeper Must Be Reliable.
The chief beokkeeper in a large busi-
ness house in one of our great West
ern cities speaks Of the harm coffee
did for him:
my wife and drank our first cup
of Postum little over two years
ago, and we have used 1t ever since,
to the entire exclusion Of tea and COT
fee. 1t happened in this way:
About three and half years ago
I had an attack of pneumonia, which
left a memento in the shape of dys-
pepsia. or rather, to speak more cor
rectly, neuralgia Of the stomach. My
cup Of cheer had always been coffee
or tea. but became convinced, after
a time. that they aggravated my stom-
ach trouble. / happened to mention
the matter to my grocer one day and
he suggested that give Postum a
trial.
Next day 1t came. but the cook
made the mistake of not boiling 1t
sufficiently. and we did not like it
much. This was, however, soon rene
died. and now we like 1t SO much that
we will never change back. Postum,
being a food beverage instead of "a
drug, has been the means OF curing
my stomach trouble. verify believe,
for am well man to-day and have
used no other remedy.
MY work as chief bookkeeper in
Dur Co.'S branch house here is Of /.
very combining nature. During my
eoffee-drinking days was subject to
nervousness and the blues In addition
to my sick spells. These have left
me since I began using Postum and
! can conscientiously recommend It to
those whose work confines them to
long hours Of severe mental exertion."
There's Reason"
Look in pkgs. for the little book,
THE Road to Wellville."
Ever read the above letter? A
new one appears from time to time.
They are genuine, true, and full of
human interest.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

1.-THE late Frederick Burton was the
worlds foremost authority on the
American Indian" said Yale ethnolo-
gist. Burton was almost alone in his
field. There are, you know. so few
students OF Indian lore.
"He said to me once, with yexed
laugh, that he found it quite as i'm.
possible to discuss the Indian with
people as Boston critic found it to
discuss poetry with the girl he took
down to dinner.
1.-THE girl was very pretty. Leaning
her dimpled elbows on the table. she
said to the critic:
"And what is your lecture to be
about professor?'
81 shall lecture on Keats he re,
piled.
"'oh, professor she gushed. what
are keats? "-Washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23
THE woNDERBERRY
Or SUNBERRY

Has Proved . Great success-Thou-
sands Say It's the Best Thing
They Ever Grew.
The Wonderberry or Sunberry, the
marvellous garden fruit originated by
Luther Burbank, and introduced by
John Lewis Childs. the well-known
scotsman of Floral Park. N. y, has
proved great success all over the
country. Thousands Of people say 1t
is the best thing they ever grew.
Mr.. John Burroughs, the well-known
author, Naturalist and bosom-friend Of
Theodore Roosevelt. says 1t is the
most delicious pie berry he ever tasted,
and a marvellous cropper.
A Director of the New York Agri-
cultural Experiment Station says II
fruits abundantly even in pure sand.
In the short season Of Northwestern
Canada 1t is godsend, and fruits long
after frost has killed most garden
truck
d. s. Hill, Wichita, Kan, says thirty
people grew it there last season with
perfect satisfaction.
X. s. Enochs. Hammond. La, says
1t yields $3.50 worth of fruit per acre
with him. Mrs. j. H. Powers, 4732
Kenwood avenue, Chicago, raised
enough berries on space 4x1O feet
to supply herself and friends.
]. P. Swallow, Kenton, Ohio, says its
equal for all purposes does not exist,
Rev. H. B. Sheldon, Pacific Grove,
Cal, says he likes the berries served
in any and every way.
! w. T. Davis. Enon, Va, says 1t is
true to description in every way. and
fruits in three months from seed.
Judge Morrow. of U. 8. Circuit
Court, says the Wonderberry is sim
ply delicious raw or cooked.
Mr.. Childs exhibited one plant Ave
months old bearing 1895 berries
which measured about eight quarts.
Mrs. Hattie Vincent, Hayden, New
Mexico. says 1t stands long, hard
droughts Of that climate and fruits
abundantly all summer.
1t is certainly the most satisfactory
garden fruit and the greatest Novelty
ever introduced.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23
An Appeal to sympathy.

Advertising is nowadays almost a
nne art. Clever advertisements attract
customers in two ways-first, because
they effectually call attention to the
goods, and, second, because of their
cleverness pure and simple. Such a
one is the following, quoted from NJ,
A. p, which adorned a boot shop in the
Rue dAmsterdam, in Paris.
Liquidation.
With tears in my eyes, am obliged
to clear the whole of my stock of boots.
To get rid of it all in week l offer
it to you at a loss of so per cent.
My husband seeing fit to abandon me
with five children
Why
Can't go on without my husband?
Because my. husband alone was able
to ostain job lines from the big pro-
Sincial and foreign bootmakers.
Prudent ladies will profit by these
extraordinary low prices. which will
enable me to clear out my stock and
search for my husband throughout Eu-
rope. Madame Marie-Louise X.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23
Mrs. AueusTE VEsPERMANN, De For
est, Wisconsin,

Mrs. AuausTE VEsPERdANN, De For
est, Wisconsin,
Another Operation Avoided.
New Orleans, La.-"For years l suf-
fered from severe female troubles.
Finally was confined to my bed and
the doctor said an operation was neces-
sary. ! gave Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound a trial first, and
was saved from an operation" Mrs.
LILY PEYRoUx, I'LL Kerlerec St, New
Orleans, La.
Thirty years of unparalleled success
confirms the power Of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, to cure
female diseases. The great volume Of
unsolicited testimony constantly pour
Ing in proves conclusively that Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is
. remarkable remedy for those dis
tressing feminine ills from which SO
many women suffer.
Nyou want special atlvice about
your case write to Mrs. Pinkham.
ct Lynn, Mass. Her advice Il
free. and always helpful
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23
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The Cost Of Living.

A Columbus man has paid $1,000 for
dog. And thus the cost of living
keeps NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Leader.
If you want your son to amass for
tune of several hundred million dollars.
Secretary Wilson thinks you should
teach him to become Middleman.-
Kansas City Times.
1t is all right to cut the cost of liv-
ing by eating inexpensive food. but
look at the Iowa lad who ate sixteen
bananas and died. What good did econ
omy do him?-Cleveland Plain DEALER.
The Secretary of Agriculture Is said
to be investigating the causes of the
increased cost of living. The cost Of
the Investigation will help, of course.
to increase 1t little bit more.-New
Orleans Times Democrat
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23
Not in Love.

I
The cashier of French bank en-
tiers the private Office of the president
nervous and agitated. !,
Sir" he says. Il have something on
my mind which l feel myself com.
PEELED to disclose. though for months
l have striven to conceal It." The
president turns pale. THE fact is l
love your daughter
The president breathes more freely
"Ah. you love my daughter Do you
ever make any errors in your books or
in counting your cash; find yourself
distracted. eh?"
''Never. sir" with pride.
Then, sir, must decline to encour-
age your suit. You are not really in
Paris Journal
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23
E1n,
bfN
~~~~

Toronto (Canada) blacksmiths re-
Gently formed union.
Shoe workers of Arroyo. Porto Rico.
have formed union.j
The Machinists' Union in Milwau-
kee has gained more than one hun
dred members since August.
Plans are on for the organization Of
all labor in Santurce and San Juan,
Porto Rico.
The Printing Pressmen and Assist
ants Union has Endorsed the PROPOSE
ton to establish home for consump-
tives.
Claims are made for the carpenters
union at Minneapolis, Mimi. that, 1t Is
now the largest union west of Chi
cago.
A Statewide campaign to secure the
passage of an employers liability law
in Illinois similar to one which has re-
ceived the Endorsement of officials OF
the American Federation of Labor will
soon be in full swing.
1t has been decided that the Massa-
chusetts Legislature be petitioned to
enact minimum wage law of S2.25 a
day for all State laborers, and partic-
ularly for those employed by the water.
sewer and park boards.
The sailors union of the Pacific,
which has already donated $4,000 to
the striking sailors of the Great Lakes,
has voted to donate $4,000, which may
be drawn in one sum or in such sums
as the strike committee may desire.
1t Is estimated that about 1000 OPP
eratives in all have gone out on strike
in Fall River, Fitchburg, Baskerville,
North Adams and at several other
points because Of a reduction in wages
caused by the new fifty-six hour law.
Efforts are being made to form an
organization of car men at Portland.
Maine, to be affiliated with the Broth
ca.
There is such degree OF confidence
between the members of the Wood,
Wire and Metal Lathers' Union. OF
Boston. Mass, and the employers that
neither asks for written working
agreement. They meet each year and
reach a verbal understanding as to
how things shall run during the year,
and such an agreement has never been
broken.
Successful efforts have been made to
organize new locals Of the Bridge and
Structural Iron Workers of America
at Lincoln. Neb.. and Des Moines, Iowa.
The Independent labor party at To-
ronto. Canada, is conducting an or
ganization campaign. which, according
to its officers. will be in splendid shape
to take part in the next municipal CAM
paign.
The directors of the Lincoln (Neb.)
Labor Temple Association have closed
deal for the purchase of two-story
brick building on lot fifty by one
hundred feet. The purchase price was
el8,000 on reasonable terms.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23
wise to Hin.

Wife-You were late last night.
Hub-Beg your pardon, my dear. As
i came in the front door the clock
struck IL.
Wife-But what time did you arrive
at the head of the stairs?- Boston
Transcript.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23
h0w,s Ihls2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure
+. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable In all business trans.
actions: and financially able to carry out
any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, KISNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Testimonials sent
Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

"Aunty," said little Constance
don't you want some of my candy?'
Thank you, dear" was the reply
"sugared almonds are favorites Of
mine"
1.-THE pink or the white ones?" asked
the little tot.
1.-The white ones, please"
There was silence until the last
piece had disappeared.
"They were all pink at first, Aunty.'
remarked Constance. -Success Maya
zine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

why should we be SO anxious to
signal Mars?" asked Mrs. Cumrox.
1T would surely be desirable to
know something Of Its inhabitants"
replied the modest scientist.
DO you think SO? From what 7
read. l gather the idea that most Of
them are working on canals. Know.
ing as ! do how some canalboatmen
talk, l am very much inclined to let
well enough one."-Washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23
Rest He Could OYER.

Disguised Customer bought cur
rant bun here Yesterday. and found a
ny in 1t. w5nt you to exchange the
bun for hnother.
Confectioner-Can't do that, sir; but
II you will bring me back the fly I'll
give you acurrant for it.-weekiy Tel J.
egraph.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23
Ha. Escaped Thu. Far.

What curious thing this universal
habit of gum chewing Isl" remarked
the philosophical boarder
What's curious about it?" asked the
3argumentative boarder.
Nobody has mentioned 1t as one of
the causes of the high cost Of living"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

when Rusbers Becone Necessary
And your shoes pinch. shake into your
shoes Aliens Foot-Ease, the antiseptic
powder for the feet Cures tired. aching
feet and takes the sting out of Corns and
New shoes and for dancing parties. Sold
everywhere csc. Sample mailed FREE,
Address. Allen s. Olmsted. LIE Roy, N. 7.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23
SAVED
FROM AN
OPERATION
ByLydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

De Forest, Wis
AFTER an opera
ton four years ago
II had pains down
ward In both sides,
backache, and q
weakness. The doc
tor wanted me to
have another opera
ton. Itook Lydia E.
|Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound and
/ am entirely cured
0f INV frouHIao ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

Uncle George. we are studying syno-
nyms in school. and want to know the
difference between cute ana 'sneaky.'"
According to your mother. 1t is the
difference between what you do and
what Mrs. Jones little boy does
Puck
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

Bachelor Brother (visiting married
sister)-Well. sis. how are you. and
how is the kid?
Sister Baby's troubled good deal
with his teeth.
B. Bills teeth. I'll just telephone
to the dentist and have them out in
a jiffy.-Boston Transcript.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

A man mixed some strychnine with
wheat,
And fed 1t to the English sparrows.
Said the cat: What makes
The birds taste so queer?"
And there wasn't dry eye in the igloo.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

Fourteen young women have been
established as ticket sellers at the sub
way stations Of the Hudson river tun.
mel system. The, general manager Of
the system is reported to have said
that these young ticket sellers are
paid at the same rate as men and
are quicker in giving change and more
courteous. He also thinks 1t is pos
sible to get q better class Of women
than men to perform such duties.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

There's two things about this blam-
ed grapefruit that can't understand
said Uncle Jerry PEBBLES. "One is that
it's called grape fruit and the other is
that it's called grape fruit
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23
The TWO ob.truction..

Take off your hiatt"
Rude men behind her cried,
And she Gust think of iD complied;
Bnt they were still dissatisfied.
And yelled with their mouths opened
wide,
Take off your rat!"
Chicago News
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

:. HAVE YOU A COUGH, OR COLD.
II SO, take at once Allen Lung Bdtsdm and watch
results simple. safe effective. All dealers Pop
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

In the United Kingdom 10000 900
tons of coal and 100000 gallons OF
oil are used annually in gas making.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

Manyon's Paw Paw PiIls coax the
liver into activity by gentle methods.
are a tonic to the stomach, liver and
nerves: invigorate instead OF weaken.
They enrich the blood and enable the
stomach 20 get all the nourishment from
tain no salomel: they are soothing. heal
ing and stimulating. For sale by ali Drug
gists In loo and Csc sizes. II you need
medical advice. write Munyon's Doctors.
They will advise to the best of their abil-
lty absolutely free OF Charge. NUN.
VOWS, b3d and JEFFERSON SITS, Patti
adeIphia, Pa.
Munyon's Cold Remedy cures cold In
one day. Price 25c. Munyon's Rheuma-
cures in few days. Price 25c.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

There are iS-.tations; don't be
fooled. There is no substituted! Tell
the dealer you want Lewis Single
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

Constipation causes and aggravates
many serious diseases. 1t is thor
oughly cured by DR., Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets The favorite family laxative.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23
he Week
in Congress
~~~~~

The Senate acted promptly Thurs.
day on the summons of the District
Court for the joint committee on print
ing to appear in the paper award pro-
ceedings brought by the Valley Paper
Company, by instructing the Senate
members of the committee to ignore
the summons. The Senate denied the
right of the courts to interfere with
its legislative function. Senator Borah
in speech on the income tax asserted
that the fears of Governor Hughes that
the constitutional amendment would
make possible the taxing of state and
municipal securities were groundless.
The House spent the entire day in de-
batting whether the House members Of
the joint printing committee should
obey the court summons to appear in
the Valley Paper Company's case. The
majority Of the judiciary committee
favored compliance. but three mem
bers, including Chairman Parker,
brought in minority report. taking
the view adopted by the Senate. A
night session was held and the major
ity report finally adopted.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

Tommy-You treat your doll jes' as
II you was her real mamma, don't you?
Kitty (seriously offended) -Indeed
don't! never spank her bit!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

did also for backache. dizziness,
bloating. retention and other kidney
and bladder troubles"
Remember the name-Doan's. For
sale by all dealers. so cents a box
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

Nearly 10000 beds in London hos
pitfalls are daily occupied by the sick
and MANNED poor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

Duluth. at the head of Lake Superior
has the greatest mineral tonnage of
any port in the world.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23


cases Of terrible kid.
ney disorders and
have found Doan's
Kidney Pills the best
re m 9 dy for such
troubles. In confne-
ment when 1t Is SO
necessary to have the
kidneys in good con-
dition. Doan's Kidney
Pills are in a class
alone. Theyare splen-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

PILES CURED IN q To II DAYS.
PAZo OINTMENT Is guaranteed to cure any
case Of Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding
Piles in to "a days or money refunded. 50c
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-02-23

Only One "BRoMO oUININBn
That is LAxATIvE BRoMo ouINrNE. Look
for the signature Of E. w. GROVE. Used the
world over to Cure Cold IL One Day. &c,