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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13
HINTS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.
Little ThInss o. Nor or Less lmpor
lance That Are Worth Keeping
In the Household.

There Is . way Of broiling that 10
sailed pan broillng.. which Is EN-.
ployed where there are no Goals. as In
,ooking with gas, gasoline or an oil
stove. or by electricity It Is done on
= griddle or In frying pan, which Ii
heated kissing hot, the meat put on
Il without any fat. cooked one minute.
then turned to the other side. then
cooked until done, turning very often,
SO that the juices will be retained.
When carefully done 1t has almost the
flavor OF steaks or chops cooked over
the Goals, although not quite equal
II loaf of bread has become stale.
hold It under water for one second:
then place In a brisk oven for q quar-
ter of an hour. It will taste like new
bread.
\ To mend an umbrella take a small
piece of black sticking plaster and
soak 1t in water until quite soft. Place
this carefully under the hole inside.
and let dry. This will be found to
be better than darning. as 1t closes
the hole neatly without stitches.
When you are ironing any dark mo
terial do not put linen cloth under
meath, as the lint will come of on the
stun and you will have great difficulty
In brushing 1t of again.
Wash white silk gloves at night in
warm suds, rinse well and dry. Dry
Ing them in daylight causes them to
turn yellow.
Don't fill saucepan which has
been burned with soda water, for
though this will remove the burned
food 1t will make the saucepan liable
to burn again when next It is used
Instead of soda water fill the sauce
pan with salt and water and leave till
next day, then slowly bring 1t to the
boil. In this way the burned particles
Of food will come on and the cleaning
of the saucepan will cause no bad
after effects,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13

amount Of candy eaten by Miss Amer
fcas of all ages. The statisticians
realize that any figures obtained are
bound To be far below the. real facts
in the case. A few dozen of the great
er factories turn on. millions and mil
lions Of pounds of candies annually,
but the most prying of the men with
the government blanks are unable to
get at the amount Of sweetmeats that
are turned out annually In boarding
school dormitories, home kitchens
and over the flame Of the alcohol
lamp that runs the chatting dish.
II Miss Americas annual candy sup
ply were loaded on one train of cars
of the fullest capacity there would be
something over 5000 cars full Of
boxes, buckets and glass jars. This
load of sweetmeats for the sweet tooth
of the American girl costs the con
sumers about s125,O0O,00O every twelve
months ~
or these loaded cars of candy, 1t
may be said that they contain fully
as much nourishment as similar
train OF beef or wheat. No one dis
putes the food value. of the candy.
the sugar and the creams, and the
fruit juices that compose 1t are all
supposedly pure. But the doctors and
the authorities on dietetics are get
ting a little worried over the future
effects on the figures and the general
health Of our confirmed candy fiends."
They are Of the opinion that a little
temperance agitation along the lines
of checking the consumption OF bon
bons, marshmallows and fudge would
not be atniss.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13
Matchmaking Of japanese

3 Il t
Mr.. Orio Tamura, as we will call
our young gentleman. is about twenty
years old, an article in the Wide
World says. He is an up-to-date jap
anese, and has put OF all thoughts Of
matrimony until this comparatively
late date-for Japan-in order to fin
ish his university studies. Now, how
ever, he has finished his training, and
has intimated to his father. as a eduti-
full son should, that he would like to
marry. That is all he is required to
do. at present: It Is the business of
his parents to take the next step.
Orio's father. presumably, has some
quiet talks with his wife on the sub
ject, and then betakes himself to q
professional matchmaker, or go-be-
tween. These marriage brokers are a
class apart-discreet men of the
world. with a good deal Of insight in
to human nature. For the sake of
his own reputation and future. the
go-between usually does his best to
please all parties.
Sometimes, In the east as In the
west, love laughs at restraints, and
somebody or other conveys hint to
the marriage broker that a meeting
between Mr.. A and Miss q
might not be unacceptable to both;
in which case the task Is easy. Usual
ly, however. he takes time to look
around him. and he in turn-how in.
dispensable the ladies' are in these
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13

year on the chance that they will sue
coed. There is no certainty about It.
They hope they will. They halfway
believe they will. The remaining SO
per cent. is taken out in real affec-
ton.
1t is makeshift sort of existence
at the start. But these hopeful
youngsters pitch right in and start to
housekeeping.
They buy furniture that three years
later they will despise, but at first 1t
represents part of real home, and
its shining grandeur fills them with
satisfaction.
They rent cottage on some half
forgotten street. and, looking at every
thing through rosy haze, believe it
perfect. They would not change with
anyone. There is pathos in this. A
year later they will blush to look back
on the errors of this start.
Their life is filled with Just such
mistakes-not important, maybe, but
mistakes just the same, and mistakes
they will one day try to correct.
Visitors to their home realize these
errors, but say nothing. They know,
many of them. how it is with newly
married young people, and the cheap
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13
Fate Of a Merchant Of Fez

The merchants Of Fee are to be
found all over Morocco. In due course
Ali Mahmoud launches out into bust
ness on a large scale. says the Lon
don Graphic. He. prospers exceeding
ly and presently purchases a black
female slave to assist his wife in her
duties. Ali Mahmoud takes house
In the pleasant olive groves. In course
of time he buys two more slaves and
is fairly set up as a householder.
When his first daughter is born.
there is great rejoicing. The baby is
Immediately stained all over its little
body with henna and then smeared
literally with butter and wrapped in
wooden clothes. On the seventh day
these are removed and the child is
washed for the first time. When the
girl has reached her first year her
head is shaved. leaving little tuft
by which Mohammed could catch her
up to heaven II he were SO disposed.
In her seventh year her hair has
grown long again. She is then yelled,
and her proud father sets about look
ing for husband for her. It is still
the custom to betroth children from
infancy.
All Mahmoud prospers. and. save
for few domestic troubles, his life
runs smoothly. In the evenings All
will sit and smoke in the bosom Of
his family. On Thursdays and satur.
days he visits his friends. They pass
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13

the time In simple games Of cards or
in listening to the weird efforts Of
itinerant musicians. Our merchant
gets stout as he approaches middle
age. One day. his world tumbles
about him. Such is the uncertainty
of fate In Morocco.
He was serving in his shop when
the customer suddenly raised his
voice and cried out that he was get
ting false weight. The accusation was
terrible, and Ali yehemently protest
ed his innocence It was an arranged
charge by an enemy of the merchant,
who philosophically bowed his head
with this saying: "Kismet! Mine en-
envy has found me, and the serpent
requires milk" The arbitrators were
called. and, having. been. bribed previ-
ously, they find, Mahmoud guilty and
sentence him to the usual punishment
meted out to givers of false weights.
He is dragged to the southern wall Of
the city, to. a place where q tall gibbet
is erected. BY the irony Of fate 1t is
within sight of his. own house. A
rope Is made fast to his right wrist
and hoisted up until his toes can Just
touch the ground. Here he is left till
sunset. The idlers jeer at him and
the gamins Of the quarter pelt him
with stones and refuse. At shutdown
his friends carry him home. Broken
and disgraced. thus ended his career
as respectable merchant.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13

matters consults his wife. AT last,
carefully considering the Official and
social position OF the persons and fam
flies interested. he suggests that a Ger.
tain Miss Chrysanthemum would
make a most desirable bride for the
learned son OF the honorable house
Of Tamura.'
Once more Orio's father consults his
wife and sundry other relationss and,
having no fault to find with the 60
between's suggestion, instructs the
latter to proceed. The marriage bro
ker's next step Is to approach the
parents of the young lady he has in
view and arrange a formal appoint
ment for mutual inspection--it ia
known as the "look-at-each-other meet
ing" between the prospective bride
and bridegroom at the house Of the
brides father, and In the presence Of
that gentleman and the go-between
himself.
The meeting usually takes the form
Of conventional tea party at which
the prospective bride does the honors.
It is perhaps unnecessary to add that
she does not wear the oldest clothes
on this occasion. Here, for the first
time in their lives. the young lady and
Orio set eyes on each other. Etiquette
forbids them to speak to each other,
but nevertheless they are doubtless
very busy taking stock" of the
others appearance and manners.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13

The boarding schools have attempt
ed to cut down the candy allowance
of the young ladies under their charge,
with very Indifferent success. The
fact that it is forbidden seems to
make the candied Jumps all the more
Nalluring. 1t adds spice to the taste
from the very fact that 1t is forbid
den. Candy smuggling has become
one of the recognized sports in these
institutions and it is a game that
never grows stale and wearisome.
Mothers clubs everywhere are listen
Ing to the reading OF instructive pa
4pers on the spread and the menace Of
the candy habit. but SO far the con-
fectionery and the department stores
have noticed no decrease in the
amount disposed Of. 4
All Through Life.
Miss America rever arrives at an
age when a box of candy is not an
effective bride. When she was very,
very small box of candies would
heal the most stubborn case Of heart
ache. For few bonbons she would
consent to swallow most any sort Of
nauseating medicines. When she be-
gan to fare forth into the world It
did not take her long to find her way
to the nearest soda fountain and
candy store. 1t soothed the heart
burnings of her maidenhood and con-
soled her for many shattered hope.
Later on in life she received the daily
or weekly offering of glorious box
Of subtle fiavors as merited tribute
to her charms. Still later on box OF
candy presented to her by an erring
spouse always softened her heart and
took away any Just bitterness that
she might have felt over his pecca-
dilloes.
Candy eating is rather a modern
growth. 1t has become one of the
Injuries that we are sure we are un-
able to do without. 1t is one of our
latest necessities.
When our great grandparents felt
the craving for solid Jumps of sweet
ness the only way the desire could be
satisfied was to MUNICH a cake Of ma
pie sugar or buy few pounds Of the
old-fashioned. dark sugar from the
Louisiana cane fields. In western
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13
rrx rhl.. rhla aumm !, !,

Tho very next time you're hot, tired
or thirsty, step up to soda fountain
and get glass of Coca Cola It will
cool you on. relieve your bodily and
mental fatigue and quench your thirst
delightfully."-. At soda fountains or
carbonated In bottles-5c everywhere.
Delicious. refreshing and wholesome.
Send to the Coca-Cola Co, Atlanta,
Ga, for their free booklet 1.-THE Truth
About Coca.C Cola" Tells what Coca
Cola Is and why It Is SO delicious, re-
freshing and thirst.quenching. And
send &c stamp for the Coca Cola Base
ball Record Book for contains
the famous poem Casey At The Bat"
records, schedules for both leagues
and other valuable baseball informa-
ton compiled by authorities.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13
THE EwLY-MARRIED COUPLE
Some Reasons Why the Funny Papers
Should Cease Making Them an
Eternal Jest.

The funny papers. after many years
Of 1t, still make joke of the newly
married people.
Funny papers don't have souls, but
a joke made of young people in the
first stages of their welded bliss
seems to the thoughtful as distinctly
I heartless.
\ True, the young married people
don't care. They're too busy adjust
ing themselves to new conditions for
that. And goodness knows there's
room enough for joking. but under it
all there is a bit of pathos that is I'M
derstood and recognized only by those
who have lived through this trying
period OF married life.
There are young married couples
who start out-or are started out
well prepared to face the world. Fond
relatives donate. Friends donate. Ac-
quaintances donate albeit unwillingly
and grudgingiy But there are thou
sands Of young people married each
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13

separate the fertile plains of MIMI
sinsk from the vaster plains of north
ern Siberia.
Coming to our own country. we
have In addition to the streams al
ready mentioned, gorges and canons
on most impressive scale in the up
per part of the Susquehanna river,
where the east branch cuts across the
Allegheny mountains south OF the
state Of New York. and forms the
beautiful Wyoming valley, which is
wholly one of erosion. The west
branch has likewise cut gorge Of
equal dimensions SO miles or more in
length west Of Williamsport, which is
fully 1000 feet In depth. as one can
see by the fact that here the coal
mines on either side are that dis
lance above the bed Of the stream and
OF the railroad track. Coming to the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13

sky. lighting the whole earth for q
moment. and then down gushes the
rain till 1T touches the earth, and the
wind rustles silently through the trees.
Then ensues struggle between wa
ter and the things that bar Its rush
down the mountainside. Houses and
cattle and women and children are all
swept away by it's impetuous rush.
leaving everything behind a desolate
waste Many lives are lost through q
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13
The Track Of the Storm

The following essay on "a thun-
derstorm" by twelve-year-old author
was given to the Manchester (Eng-
land) Guardian for publication:
THE usual sign of a thunderstorm
Is the rapidly darkening sky. After q
few seconds has elapsed a peal Of
thunder makes the very earth CULVER,
while the trees tremble and the
houses shake. Another second and a
flash Of lightning viyidly crosses the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13
BE Practical.

j. ~ - T. y
One Of the first requisites for the
sewing room Is a long counter ON
pwhtehito cut, and that Observation-Disclosures
Is not oyerburdened with tables should
count itself lucky. Here lies the
chance to supply long. plain wooden
counter for the family cutter.
All work in the sewing room, wheth.
er It be that of the merest amateur
or the heavy professional. is rendered
far more rapid and accurate II the
material be not allowed to slip from
the table every few moments.
Men do not work without proper
implements: yet 1t would seem COM
mon habit with even the most sys-
.tematic women to "scrfmp along some.
how" Don't do 1t.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13

thunderstorm. and many silver and
gold medals won by people who gal
lantly rescue other people at the risk
of their own lives. When at last the
turbulent torrent has stopped. leav.
Ing destruction everywhere. 1t little
thinks of the damage 1t has done, and
1t is heartrending to hear the cries Of
the little ones who have no home. no
father and no mother"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13
Corn salad.

Twenty-four ears Of corn, two and
one-half cupfuls Of ssugar-light brown
Is good-one-half box Of mustard
put in as much as you like: some don't
like 1t quite so strong one.half gallon
Of vinegar, two large onions, one
medium sized cabbage, two green pep.
pers chopped fine, and you can also
add one red one II you like the red
pepper taste. Salt to taste. Boil
twenty minutes. Seal for winter use.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13
Public Schools Lose Ground

The statement has just been made
that a smaller proportion Of children
go to the public shoots now than went
ten years ago. says the New York
Sun. At the same time the enroll
ment Of students in colleges has in
creased. The theory is that the high
cost of living takes the poorer chill.
dren from the public schools and puts
them to work. The pinch is not felt
by the well-to-do. who in Increasing
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13

4 u =
other side OF the Allegheny noun
tains. one strikes into the various
branches Of the Ohio river and finds
himself in a trench several hundred
feet below the general level Of the
land, and extending for more than
1000 miles in length until the river
energies into the center Of the Mis-
sissippi valley. The upper part Of
the Mississippi occupies similar
gorge for still greater distance.
Everywhere along this portion of their
course on ascending either side Of the
rivers to the summit, one will find
himself upon vast plain, extending
of in either direction, whose main
superficial Irregularities are those
which have been produced by the ero-
sion Of the countless smaller streams
which joined together make the great
rivers S;s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13
Almond Cake.

Blancb four ounces of sweet
almonds in scalding water. When the
skins peel of. wash the almonds in
cold water and dry with a napkin.
Then pound them to a fine. smooth
paste. Beat the whites and yolks sep.
arately Of five eggs. Mix together and
add gradually one cupful Of powdered
sugar and the almond paste: then stir
in half pint of sifted flour mixed
with heaping teaspoonful Of baking
powder. Bake In deep butter cake
pan and when done. cool gradually
and cover with plain white icing
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13

numbers send their young folks to
Institutions of higher learning. !.
The public school population is
reckoned on persons of the ages from
five to eighteen years. According to
the American Educational Review all
divisions of the country show de-
crease with the exception of the west.
ern.
The total returns indicate that
there were enrolled in 19O7-0s some
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13
French Roast,

Get a pound Of round steak. cut
thick. Cut into three or four pieces.
put into frying pan and brown. be.
ing careful not to scprch it Cover
with water and add salt and small
onion cut into small pieces and let
all stew slowly. renewing water when
needed. until 1t can be cut with q fork.
It takes about three hours. Let the
water boil away some at the last and
thicken the gravy with -four. Even
stew beef cooked In this way is good.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13
Safeguard Aaalnst Moths.

Moths dislike turpentine. It Is.
therefore, good plan. when storing
books or clothes to put with them
several small pieces of paper or rag
which have been saturated in turpen-
tine. Leave them for day or two.
and then remove. but the smell will
still remain. This process should be
repeated two or, three times during
the course Of the year. and will be
found a simple and eficacious remedy
against the rayages Of these tiresome
insects,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13

kXaSESM thousand different varie.
-. ties and flavors. Strong
men have ransacked the world to find
a new flavor, a subtle tang that will.
appeal to her taste in her next and
latest box of candles. Somewhere be-
tween sunrise and sunrise Of every
Stwentyfour hours over twenty-four
big carloads of candy are eaten with
In the boundary lines OF the United
States.
When Miss America is a very little
girl she is contented to eat the sim
pier kinds OF confectionery. But as
nhe gets little older her tastes grow
more ,esthetic and her sense of
nayors gets more subtle. She carries
her box Of sweets across the lawn to
chum's house and the two sit de-
lightedly building up day dreams aid
ed by the delicious fiavors of their
iavorite brand. When she enters the
echoolroom She must have small
box at least tucked away handily.
Otherwise she would never be able to
get through the strenuous duties of a
school day. II she goes out driving
or motoring box of candy is as
much a part OF the equipment as the
gloves or the gasoline. And the habit
grows on Iner as she gets older. She
must keep few pounds of her favor
tte confection in her room when at
home. in her bag when travelling and
IN the hampers when starting out for
q motor tour.
One Of the commonest and possibly
one of the most beautiful of the maya.
zine covers of the future will be a
drawing of beautiful young woman
at the steering wheel of swift aero
plane, one hand on the wheel and the
other posing piece Of divinity fudge
2 few inches from pair OF divinely
scarlet lips.
Government Collects Statistics.
The government has gone to some
trouble to collect statistics on the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13

There's a bright side to every
thing"
IA bright side! Bah!"
well. there is."
DO you mean to tell me. doctor.
that there is bright side to my hAv-..
ing had my leg amputated?"
Indeed, there is; and II you could
put yourself In my place you could
really see It."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13
A CHEEKY impression,

Cheery Impression.
I'VE should always help people to
look on the bright and hopeful side
OF things"
my sentiments exactly" replied
Farmer Conrntossel. That's why i
always put the big berries at the toy
Of the box"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13

Two tumblers granulated sugar,
one-half tumbler cold water. Boil
nine minutes without stirring FROM
the time 1t begins to boil. Remove
from the fire. add eight drops Of oil Of
peppermint and stir until white and
creamy. Drop quickly on wax paper.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. of oreson-r.
page book explaining what each q the q
counties is ,dsgtedfor: gives amountof government
sssh6Sd 2l.ss showing new failroad and toMni 70.
colors; issued March l. 1910 latest map In d. 81;
gives homeatead and deseft clnlm laws. how 70 %.
cure I'D or l acres free Also general description OF
Oregon Mailed 10. Nlmmo 4 Runey, 81 HSmil-
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pudding pI.h Ne,t..

Most china stores keep nest Of
blue pudding dishes. The size for IL
cents holds Just enough for three. A
rs cent casserole with cover is very
useful for small escailoped dishes.
brown Betty or meat pie. It holds
enough for three.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13
Or. MARTEL's FEMALE PILLS.

Seventeen Years the standard.
Prescribed and recommended for.
Women's Ailments. A scientifically
prepared remedy Of proven worth
The result from their use is quick and
permanent. For sale at all Drug
Stores. 8
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13

1882 per cent. Of the school popula.
tion, while in 1900 72.43 per cent. were
enrolled. The loss In New York city
in the decade approximates per cent
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-07-13

Two cups graham -four, one cup
white flour. three eteaspoonfuls Of ba.
king powder. one cup butter. one tea.
spoonful sugar. two teaspoonfuls salt.
milk to make a soft batter. two eggs.