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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-17

nLD MOTHER EARTH, like femin-
" unity through all time, but with
her far greater success than most of
her sex, has defied man to learn her
age. Scientists still admit their de-
feat. Their latest estimate credits
her with not above 70.O00.000 years,
or below 55.oO0.0OO years." This esti-
mate. given official sanction through
publication by the Smithsonian insti-
tuition in Washington. is the result Of
studies by Frank Wigglesworth
Clarke and George F. Becker of the
United States geological survey, who
have followed the subject with consid-
cradle interest.
Prof. Clarke. in paper entitled "A
Preliminary Study of Chemical De-
mutation" presents review Of all the
available data not only for the United
States, but for the world of the propo-
sition from a chemical point of view.
Mr.. Becker, on the other hand. dis
cusses the question in paper on 1.-THE
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-17

from every bottle in the bar. Then
you put match to 1.-THE mixture
usually contains enough spirit to light
and gulp it down. This fire water
possibly explains why SO few West
African officials live to see their pen
sions."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-17

First Bridge Player-"I couldn't
make up my mind what to wear. I've
three hats, but they're all out of
style" Second Bridge Player-"I was
in worse quandary. l have three
hats and they're all the latest thing"
Life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-17
EXPRESSIVE Eyes.

The eyes Of pretty woman are the
interpreters OF the language of her
heart. They translate what the tongue
has difficulty in expressing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-17
Real Fire Water.

According to the London Chronicle,
, peculiar drink is to be found on the
vest coast of Africa: you take a
aineglass and put in 1t q few drops
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-17


lin
minister McCughan
preaching the Gospel but he had great breadth dealing with
this
n
ministry participated
the expression
thinking.
The news of the accident shock
intimately
friends a hearty
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-17
FAULT SOMETIMES IN IRONING
When colors Fade 1t is Good Idea
to Investigate That Branch Of
Laundry Work.

Fading is often caused by too hot
irons.
The fading of colored articles is due
often not to the washing. but the iron.
ing.
Too hct irons are used directly on
the material, and this will fade deli
cate colors more than any amount of
washing. ss
The effect is even worse than strong
sunlight.
Be sure that the article is evenly
dampened and that the iron is only
hot enough to smooth the wrinkles
properly by firm, even pressure, and
you will have no more trouble from
fading.
Skirts must never be ironed across
the cores, but up and down; other.
wise the At of the garment is ruined.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-17

From the average woman's point
of view, to be able to wear small
shoes is a great feat
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-17

A college education furnishes many
young man with an excuse for not
earning a living.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-17

flights Vanderbilt
He international in the St
balloon He
oed with established
for height duration. fight In October, 1909.
ascens
Captain Baldwin
and New YorkChicago continuous
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-17

Any man can afford to be poet u
he doesn't need the money.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-17

Of
N and he remain a until
Of m
downfall feared
he
called for.
At his home in Ino1 Mass the great inventor defended
championed the manner which he had the back
the
mana
adaptations
president the Society Mechanical
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-17
MRS. VANDERBILT TO FLY

Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt has purchased one Of
the smallest. prettiest and speedest' French
monoplanes designed specially for women. and 1t
Is expected that she will soon be prominent
among the feminine aviators. Three of the ma
chimes have been shipped to this country, with
three French women to demonstrate them, and
American women who long to experience the
thrills of an aeroplane flight will soon have an
opportunity to crafty their DESIRE The aero
planes weigh only $50 pounds each and are
equipped with 12-horse power engines One will
go to the aviation field at Mineola, L. l. All WON
en- who desire to learn the art of flying will be
given instruction.
1t is understood that two Of the machines will
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-17
klIEII1TITI[[I| ] I| |'
POLITICIAN OWES MILLIONS

Col James M Guffey, oil magnate and national
Democratic committeeman for Pennsylvania,
whose affairs recently placed in the hands of
receiver because 1t was said that he owed
vast sum which he had not the ready money to
iquidate will pay off his Indebtedness In full and
then still have some $S,OO0OOO balance left, ac-
cording to John s. Willard receiver for the poll.
tican. Schedules of the coonel's finances show
that his assets are something more than $15,000.
O0O while liabilities amount to about $7,000000.
The receiver for Colonel Guffey's properties was
appointed by Judge Joseph M. Swearingen. OF
Pittsburg. upon bill in equity filed by ]. H.
Galley.
The bill filed alleges that Colonel Guffey's
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-08-17
INVENTOR QUITS COMPANY

George Westinghouse. who resigns the presi.
dency of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufac.
turing company. having. he says virtually been
frozen out" by his business associates, has been
recognized as one of the countrys greatest in.
ventors since 1858. when he patented his air
brake. now universally used on railroads He has
made many other inventions of great value Mr..
Westinghouse was born in Schoharie county, New
York. In 1S48. He ia a member of the French LIE.
gion Of Honor and holds decorations from Italy
and Belgium.
1t was not until after the reorganization of the
company some years ago. when 1t went into the
hands Of a receiver. that Mr.. Westinghouse first
noticed that he was taking secondary place in
The Washington herald., 1910-04-30
WHAT TO WEAR
WITH SHIRT WAISTS

From the New Woman's Magazine.
II looks as IL the designers had spent
their energies this season upon the crea-
ton Of dainty neckwear. for the domestic
and French pieces arc exceedingly good
looking.
For wear with the tailored shirt waist
Of linen or madras there Is nothing more
,hic than the so-called mutt tie-the
linen or pique stock with its attached tie.
While this is not distinctly a novelty
with the season. it is a decided favorlte.
The ascot and the stock with its attached
Ifour-in-hand will also be in demand by
those who care for soft collars.
The stiH linen collars in high and Dutch
variety are always in good taste supple
mented by the small bow tie. the four-in-
hand, or one Of the new rabats
There are soft collars Of handkerchief
linen. lawn and Swiss. with plated rabats
attached. in plain white or adorned with
an effective bit Of needlework. Embrold-
cred polka dots and small conventional
designs in white and colors such as are
purchasable by the yard, finish many Of
these jaunty affairs.
The plated side friIls in lingerie and
lace represent another popular bit OF
neckwear. These dress up a waist Won
derfully and are truly serviceable, as thew
will launder excellently with a little care
Both single and double friIs character
lie them and they are made with and
without the attached collar. The cuffs 70
correspond are a dainty addition. The
chemisette with its side frills IS excellent
for the frock demanding a washable yoke
or gUimpe.
Many OF the shirt waists and blouses
are collarless. which permits Of the soft
fat collars and jabots OF lingerie and
lace II becoming. these are particularly
desirable for summer wearing.
Among the belts there are many novel
ties in linen, webbing kid. and leather.
Those in linen show fancy stitching and
embroidery, while the leather ones are
fashioned in odd outlines. but well shaped
to fit the figure. Excellent color combf-
nations are to be seen in many Of the
new models in linen.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-30
MORNING CHIT-CHAT.

FEW story
ufu young woman had
N city New
Did It 20 hal things
be a civilized
thoroughly disguised With the
feeI2
a
girl mistress millions
ure that considered Indispensable nowadays.
being
great opportunities for happiness
extra
then the chronicle sickness
broken her health Z be thin
Bones said
long and the bones big
enough TO hang hat
slip Of girl a moon
Sure 20 be rounded into beauty
LorgfeIow onceo a time Of Agnes Surrey
Agnes
thing"
rounding making
I perfect
straight stylish
The positively
contrary
blowing the
There nothing dislike
a
the normal figure the of
CAMERON.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-30
THE LATCHKEY GIRL.

From the Philadelphia Star.
II used 10 be considered the natural
and proper thing for girls left behind
I'm the marital race to remain IN their
fathers houses.
But during the last quarter Of a CEN
tury fathers have begun 10 look on
daughters who do not marry as fail
ures in life, and the daughters have
begun to wish for some wider sphere
than playing second or third fiddle to
their mothers.
Then came the wall OF the superhu-
Gus woman and the gradual uprising OF
the latchkey girl, who determined 10
earn her own living and make her own
way in life, regardless of the man who
was unable to make for her the home
for which she craved at the bottom OF her
heart
And thus there grew up race OF
bachelor girls in flats. who lived on
Caramels and sausages.
They were thought very shocking and
emancipated. these latchkey bachelor girls
when they first started, but We are quite
used to them now. and, indeed. the mill
tant suffragettes have made them seem
quite domesticated and oId-fashioned.
People have practically realized that II
is quite possible for girls TO live their
own lives without throwing their bonnets
or Merry Widow hats over the wind
mill, and the homes must now be com
paratively few in which three or four
maiden daughters live on with their par
ents. gradually getting older and older.
and more and more faded, waiting for
the husband who comes not, even looked
upon by everyone. parents and friends, as
failures in life, for whom the deadly
epithets poor" and "old" are the only
ones fitted TO their hopeless and drab
existence.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-30
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN.
WOMAN'S
POINT OF VIEW.

After we have contracted the habit Of
deep breathing-and hard and persistent
was our labor to achieve tia mechanical
man OF emlnenee comes forth with the
statement that shallow breathing is not
only all that the lungs require. but that
deep breathing has distinct drawbacks.
one Of which is the lack OF stimulation
to the brain center. When doctors dis
agree what can be expected Of the com
paratively ignorant public?
Looking at the matter calmly It would
seem as If the lack of stimulation was
more balanced by the decrease in lung
trouble. To be sure. we are living out Of
doors more generally than formerly. but
we are also doing many things which
may expand the chest and throw back the
shoulders. In my own case, I have
overcome a tendency 10 shirk. which my
doctor found in the portions OF my lungs
near the shoulder bones. Deep breath
ing did that. and while never had much
fear Of inheriting the pulmonary affection
which carried off several OF my ancestors,
1 always felt that Il was intended that
every cell Of ones lungs should be used.
We do not see so many children with
STOPPING shoulders. partly because there
Is moro than one good shoulder brace on
the market. Wise mothers use them as
last resorts, and compel deep breathing
II there could only be found so easy
way Of curing or averting the eve troubles
OF children-little boys and girls in spec
tacles are uncanny sights. and there are
some persons bold enough TO say that
some proportion Of them are unnecessar-
lily hideous. Headaches come from other
things than defective vision. and it might
be wise to ascertain how much is due 10
excessive candy eating. Few mothers
really know how much of that thing
goes on under their very noses.
There Is little doubt that a reasonable
control OF the breath is an advantage in
other things than swimming Climbing
hills and mountains IS tax upon the
lungs. and only those who can breathe
deeply do It successfully. A few years
ago I located IN my present home, at
the top OF a small hill. and reaching It
was task that left me breathless and
leg-weary. Now feel no more tired
than in walking on level ground. just be-
cause my lung power has expanded and
I have unconsciously acquired the habit
Of adapting my body to the strain. No
body can persuade me that shallow
breathing would have the same result-as
for lack Of brain stimulation, have not
missed II, I fancy I have all to which
am entitled. BETTY BRADEEN.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-30
Hair Bows for Girls

Two or three years ago the short
bobbed head was almost universal. a
whisp Of hair tied at the left side front
with a ribbon being the only ornament.
so all small girls looked much alike But
to-day the couture OF the child is studied
with almost the same care as that Of her
mothers.
When the face IS inclined 10 be long
then the hair parted In the front and
taken back softly Is pretty. The average
little round face Will, however, look pretty
beneath the true pompadour.
When the hair curls naturally the ends
Of the hair falling from the ribbon should
be formed into two curls and the back
portion into four or six. Not all hair
however, viii curl naturally. and when
this is so It is considered I'm better taste
not TO attempt It by artificial means.
The fashion OF tying the hair with the
second ribbon a few inches below the
nape of the neck IS losing favor. Neither
are braids as popular as they were. When
braids are seen they are quite short
For instance, II a braid IS 10 be arranged
behind each ear, only three inches or so
Of the strand Of hair is braided. the ends
being left free A hair ribbon in used
to secure them.
TWO bows at the most are correct. while
formerly no head was considered a she
cess unless three-and these quite broad
were used by way Of decoration. In fact
It was always a case Of more ribbon
neing IN evidence than hair. All hair RIB
oons are soft in texture, and four and
one-half inches IN width is the desired
proportion.
Plain colors are preferred to the flow
cred ribbons; black for school. and either
white or dainty solid colors for dress oc-
casions.
With a white frock any color may be
worn' but when the dress is colored then
the ribbons usually match it.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-30
Fads for Women.

From tho Philadelphia star.
Imagine the material stamped for a
lingerie hat and the materials for work
ing all for a quarter, Neither IS the
chioce confined TO one kind Of en-
broidery, for a person can buy designs
stamped for satin stitch, also solid and
Wallachian embroidery, while the va
rlety in pattern is large.
The Wallachian embroidery is espe-
cially effective, yet the work is simple.
One needs only a knowledge Of but
tOnhOle stitch and all kinds Of pretty
embroidery can be traced.
The floss for working comes in skeins
the weave of the material It is intended
to decorate.
For Wallachian work the thread
should be a little thicker than that used
for other embroidery stitches
When the shoulder seam IN a shirt
waist draws, creating a little wrinkle
across the back two or more inches be-
low the collar. it is usually caused by
holding the back too tight when sewing
in the shoulder seams.
The front should always be held tight
and the back loose.
To remedy the fault the shoulder
seam should be opened; also the arm
hole seam at the top OF the sleeve. The
front may then be held tight and the
back loose. the surplus material being
neatly cut away and the armhole seam
sewn up again. Not only viii the waist
be improved in appearance, but the wear
Will also be better
The Washington herald., 1910-04-30
SILK PETTIC0ATS
HINDER MARRIAGE.

In writing about ideals OF marriage
noted psychologist cited the follow
ing incident: Il recently heard n lady
reproaching two well-to-do bachelors
and asking them what stood IN the way
Of their marrying. They replied that silk
petticoats stood IN the way; and when
pressed for a more general information
Of the obstacles 10 marriage, they said
that they were not able TO Offer any
girl In their set the standard OF living
10 which she had been accustomed"
They chose single blessedness rather than
20 huUiliate themselves or marry out
OF their own station IN life, Helen Corinne
cambridge points out in The Designer
for March. Few men after they have
passed the stage OF romance where any
pair OF starry eyes is a light to lead
them into matrimony but calculate in
some such way.
The living problem nowadays IS be-
coming such a difficult one that such
forethought is absolutely necessary %
insure the mans own happiness, as well
as that Of the woman he would ask TO
become his wife. His newspapers, the
hN'ih' alt ANAAlcs TIC pays ne SEES al
teach him that marriage spells either
misery or happiness-there is no middle
ground that is worth occupying. And
II is SO, from the man VINO earns a dollar
and a quarter a day 10 the one who
makes a magnificent living
II you don't believe this, read the
letters written 20 the Aunt Betty" or
Cousin Kate Of the daily newspapers
and the magazines. These letters.
though often misspelled and poorly writ
ten, are sometimes real literature because
they touch the very heart OF life
Would you advise me 70 marry on s.
a week?" writes one: another. What is
the smallest amount two people can live
on comfortably" and so on. running
over the whole list OF questions mat
rimonial day after day.
Yet the poets would have US believe
that every man and woman rush wildly
into marriage as into a tourney. Love
may be blind. but there is always some
one 20 lead him by the hand and collect
the pennies due him.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-30
HEART AND HOME TALKS
The Worth of Fixed Principles.

nearly every phase Of life They are
armor against the attack OF evil. Even
/ in little matters of the home one needs
them Laziness, Indifference, untidiness
will capture one unless one stubbornly
sets his face against them. One must be
ready for their onslaught, not go down
before them. because she has not care
fully considered whether they will do
much harm or not.
/ One may be as a rule truthful, but n
she doesn't believe it is morally wrong
, TO lie. the little lie will slip out some
time when Il is easier than the truth.
Fixed principles are needed in business
| life. II is so easy 10 deceive on the spur
OF the moment. so easy TO neglect task
II one thinks it will not be discovered.
4 one is open 20 attacks OF all kinds from
the enemy without the armor OF principle.
! Life If one uses IT rightly can be 60
happy II seems a pity not TO safeguard
| happiness IN every way. One should
make the best Of his body. the best Of his
mind. and enjoy his spirit He cannot do
this by living haphazard. He needs 10
have standard. He needs a creed. These
are weapons Of defense TO him 10 fight
the enemies OF peace and happiness. For
! enemies they are. They assall one al most
unexpected times, They are often so dis
guised one cannot tell at a quick or cur
sorry glance that they mean ruin. But the
acid test Of principle soon eats OF their
disguise and they are seen for the hideous
things they are.
1t isn't wise for any one TO toss aside
lightly as not worthy Of consideration
this matter OF having certain definite
/ principles Of right and wrong as the
/ rock-ribbed foundation Of his character.
He may always have drifted along safely
without doing anything wrong. but he
I does not know what moment some sudden
/ and overwhelming temptation viii drag
him down TO ruin II he have not a sure
and strong principle TO cling TO.
/ RARpApA poyv,
The Washington herald., 1910-04-30

Some people drift along easily through
life. doing nothing particularly wrong, yet
having no particular principles in regard
to right and wrong. They think lazlly or
indifferently, "Oh, well. while I don't
want to do these things. what's the use
Of bothering myself as to whether It is
right or wrong to do them"
But such an attitude OF mind isn't al
ways safe It's like living in the country
Of an enemy without having any means
Of defense. Everything may be peaceful
! for years and one may come 10 believe
this state is 20 continue forever But
suddenly the enemy attacks and one is
helpless.
A man may not drink. considering, per-
haps, Il Is not a wise thing. yet no moral
principle in regard 20 It is involved with
him. Some one invites him 20 drink, or
! he is where others do II. he has no prin-
ciple OF right and wrong to fall back
! upon, and under the pressure Of friend
ship or because every one else is drink
ing, he yields. He may go no further. or
may be his first step toward the life
OF drunkard. II has been with many.
IL he had sometime thought out care
fully whether # was right or wrong TO
drink If he had decided It was wrong 10
encourage the sale OF intoxicating liquors
or 10 set an example OF using them, he
would have had principle to fall back
upon and would have stood firm as a
rock. And he would have been safe.
Many girl leads a normally correct
life. but has no fixed principles as to
right and wrong conduct A sudden
temptation assaiis her. She Is bewndered.
Her mind Is in chaos. She hasn't time
to think clearly or cannot A wen-deaned
principle would come forward promptly
and say, This is wrong. Don't do IT.
But she has never though out these
things. and she goes down.
The worth Of fixed principles touches