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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-03

FOR RENT-AIOdern efght-room house.
vacant about March L Inquire ar 2S02
Sixth avenue. Phone old 1262-k.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-03

FOR SALE-75O-pou pony; cart and
harness. J. Edwin Joseph, Twelfth
street, Sears. III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-03

FOR RENT-House of II rooms. mod
ern improvements: 1102 Seventeenth
street. Rock Island L. H Guyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-03

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FOR SALE-Modern seven-room cottage
near Long View park. cheap for cash
Address y. "" Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-03
roR sALE-MI5CELLAvEoUs.

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FOR SALE - Cheap. second hand lum-
Der. Call west 1855.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-03
NOLT|PLEX PHONE
PRESENTED
Major George o. Squier of
Signal Corps Declines
to Profit by His Far
reaching Discovery

a NEW invention of the tele.
"a phone which VIII revolution
- lie the history Of that iastru-
mani 4hra,1rhnff4 khn rrnrfa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-03

FOR SALE-Early Ohio seed potatoes.
90 cents per busheL at G2l Twenty
third street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-03

FOR SALE-An almost new Jewel steel
range, with hot water front, at 1912
Eighteenth avenue.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
ANCIENT OFFICE Of CORONER
In Former Times Powers Of This ON
eIal Were Many and Of
Importance.

It has been supposed. and legal his.
toriAns have told US. that the once
Of coroner was originally instituted
by King Alfred with that OF the sher.
III, both being designed to aid in keep.
ing the peace when the earls gave up
the wardships Of the county. The legal
historians are wrong. according to DR..
F. J. Waldo Of the British Medico-Le.
gal Society. who has traced the his.
tory OF the coroner and his ancient
once as far back as the year 1894.
In early days the coroner had wild.
er and more general jurisdiction than
he now enjoys. Coroners were wont
to hold their views not only upon
,aths where an investigation was
considered necessary, but also upon
various serious crimes which were
treated as occasions for the raising
of revenue for the Crown. The mis-.
sion OF the coroner to the state was
not alone to investigate crimes and
bring felons to justice. He superin.
tended the forfeiture OF money and
personal property by criminals to the
Crown. for the recording Of which he
was responsible. These forfeitures
were not confined, in cases Of violence
and death. to the property Of the per.
son who could be held directly re-
sponsible, but included ANIMALS and
instruments to which loss OF human
life under any circumstances might
be traceable.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09

when my first baby was six months
old he broke out on his head with little
bumps. They would dry up and leave
a scale. Then it would break out
again and 1t spread all over his head.
All the hair came out and his head
was scaly all over. Then his face
broke out all over in red bumps and
1t kept spreading until 1t was on his
hands and arms. I bought several
boxes of ointment, gave him blood
medicine, and had two doctors to treat
him. but he got worse all the time.
He had 1t about six months when
friend told me about Cuticura. sent
and got bottle of Cuticura Resolvent.
a cake Of Cuticura Soap and box OF
Cuticura Ointment. In three days
after using them he began to I'M
prove. He began to take long maps
and to stop scratching his head. After
taking two bottles of Resolvent, two
boxes Of Ointment and three cakes OF
Soap he was sound and we'll, and never
had any breaking out of any kind. His
hair came out in little curls all over
LIS uedu. uou lulAh any luAuS SAS0
would have cured him except Cui'
cura.
Il have bought Cuticura Ointment
and Cuticura Soap several times since
to use for cuts and sores and have
never known them to fail to cure what
l put them on. Cuticura Soap is the
best that have ever used for toilet
purposes" (Signed) Mrs. f. E. Har-
mon, R. F. D. 2, Atoka, Tenn, Sept.
10, 1910. Although Cuticura Soap and
Ointment are sold everywhere, sam
pie of each, with 32.page book, will
be mailed free on application to "Cuu-
cura," Dept 16 L. Boston.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
cloxer in Corn Elelda.

The Rhode Island station has for
many years grown Indian corn con-
tlnuously on the same acre Of land
with the aid OF chemical fertilizers.
One-fourth acre Is underdrained and
receives no cover crop, a second quar-
ter acre is treated In the same man
ner. excepting the undertaking:
crimson clover Is grown on third
quarter and winter rye on the fourth
quarter. at the last cultivation of the
corn. AS q result 1t has been found
that a net gain OF but SO cents per
acre has resulted from sowing the
rye. but the gain from using the Glow
er has been s4.19 per acre per annum.
AS result a considerable number Of
farmers Of the state are now sowing
clover or ether legumes in their corn
fields. North OF Rhode Island red
clover is generally preferred.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
BEE KEEPING is PROFITABLE
Every Farmer Growing Fruit Should
Keep Few Of Little Honey
Caterers In Orchard.
nv r G. HERMANN

IS (By F. G.. Hermann .5F
I know that many farmers feel
that they have as many calls upon
their time and energies as they car
attend to. and as they realize that this
industry Is an art II itself and re
quires no little intelligence and study
to conduct 1t in the BEST fashion
they are apt to be discouraged in
adding 1t to their already oyerfull
duties.
think, however, that there is an
other way to look at this matter. In
almost every business the person en-
gagged In it will be more successful II
he adds some recreative work. This
IL entirely different from his regular
work. will give restful pleasure and
make life pleasanter. Beekeeping is
especially, desirable In this connection
AZ there are very few kinds Of work
that are &C full Of interest and so gen
orally attractive.
Every one growing fruit or any
plant that Is intended to yield seed
should be interested in beekeeping
There 10 q nurseryman and berry
grower who has farm about two and
q half miles from my home apiary
Just q little too far for the bees to
visit, DO by mutual agresmen: keep
about thirty colonies on his farm and
run them for extracted honey. and
we are both benefited by the arrange
nent-
Nearly all parts Of our country pro
duce honey in quantities sufficient to
pay for the gathering. The amount
Of honey that goes to waste every year
for. want Of bees to gather 1t issvery
large: in fact, too large to estimate.
Every farm has on it fruit trees.
berry patches. clover or buckwheat
fields. all OF which produce nectar.
which. in the absence OF bees. Is evap.
Grated BY the sun and practically
wasted. The forests also contain
many linden and white wood trees.
hich are good honey yielders.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
|fA : Ri !; 5
Nf|'fl(U1IllS
Keep the hoe sharp and the rows

Keep the hoe sharp and the rows
will not seem SO long.
The best way to kill weeds now 10
to pull them up by hand.
Keep the cultivator going. 1t not
only kills weeds, but conserves mois-
ture.
Cucumbers for pickles may be
planted yet. Boston picking is good
good variety.
The quality Of the plant-ripened to-
mato is much better than OF house
rlpened fruits.
Soil that blows badly may be i'm
proved by scattering straw or manure
over the surface.
Do not cultivate beans when the
foliage Is wet. They will become
spotted or rusted.
Corn properly planted can be given
it's first working before the rows can
be distinctly seen.
Thin carrots, beets. ETC.. II they are
thick. The extra plants become weeds.
in effect. If allowed to grow.
The foremost method of cultivating
alfalfa Is with the disk harrow, one Of
the most excellent farm implements
ever invented.
A good cat is the best and most hui
man mouse trap The farm is hardly
complete without two or three to pro-
tect the grain boxes
Parsley seed terminates slowly.
have ground very fine. Cover seed
with fine rich soil mixed with manure
scrapings. Keep soil moist.
Swiss chard has now taken the
place of spinach as greens. Spinach
will not stand the hot, dry weather.
Have a small box for odd nails.
screws and other knick-knacks. It is
a good place to find Just what you need
when doing y Job of repairing.
Make a practice Of putting a mon
key-wrench under the seae when go
ing for a long drive. You Fever can
tell just when It will be needed.
Every farm home ought to have a
telephone. The convenience will pay
fo- itself many times over, especially
In case Of fire or sudden sickness.
q
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
His 1houuhtful Wife.

II hate to boast" said Cleveland
lawyer. but my wife is one Of the
most economical women In the world.
The other day she told me she needed
a new suit said she ought tc have
it, by all means. but asked her not to
spend a big bunch Of money without
letting me know about It. Well, tho
next day she said: The tailor said he
couldn't make the suit for less than
$50. l thought it was too much but
told him to 60 ahead
"'Well, suppose It Is all right l
said. but why didn't you consult me
first?
why. dearie. I didn't want to
spend car fare for two visits
Il tell you. it's these little econo-
mics that count, chr"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
Respecting Her Woe.

A healthy looking woman dressed in
deep mourning stepped onto the plat
form scales and requested the grocer's
clerk to ascertain her weight. He
looked, and said: "One hundred and
forty pounds"
You made mistake OF twelve
pounds in that woman's weight" said
another man who had also watched
the scales. "She weighed 152 pounds
instead Of 140."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09

or bolts. In order to render them moro
firm. but it can be nailed with soft
nails clinched.
By using bolts to fasten the first
piece from the post to the next side
piece, or II the connection is made at
each post. the fence can readily be
taken down and moved to any part
Of the farm, without difficulty.
OF course this involves making ev.
cry length between posts separate
section. but this takes very little more
time than to build the ordinary wire
fence, and some poultrymen will say
It Is a great convenience.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
Culture Among Potatoes.

think a good cult!vator run fire..
quently among potatoes Is the best
tool we have. says writer In an ex.
change. l know Of no tool that will
take the place of the fingers in clean.
ing weeds from among the plants in
the hill or row. The hoe and cult
vator can do the most OF this work.
tut l always find few weeds to be
pulled by hand. Frequent cultivation
is very desirable in time Of drouth. or
any other time. for that matter. !
think the extremely dry time this
summer will stimulate some to raise
more foliage crops to help out the hay
crop in the future. That will be a
good thing. For WORKOUT fields l
think that generally blowing. dressing
and reseeding is the best treatment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
NzZW7zW c41zo. MT IJAfIu1U cQ1Z7RN |p

November, makes or starts fire with.
in fire district for the purpose Of
clearing land, shall exercise and OBJ.
serve every reasonable care and pre-
caution in the making and starting Of
such fire, and in the managing of and
caring for the same after it had been
made and started. in order to prevent
the fire spreading and burning up the
timber and forests surrounding the
place where 1t has been SO made and
started.
Every person who, between the first
day of April and the first day of No
vember, makes or starts within such
a district fire in the forest, or at a
distance of less than half mile there
from, or upon any island for cooking.
obtaining warmth, or for any industrial
purpose. shall
(1) Select locality In the neigh.
borhood in which there Is the small.
est quantity OF vegetable matter, dead
wood, branches. brushWood, dry leaves,
or resinous trees.
(2) Clear the place in which he is
about to light the fire by removing all
vegetable matter. dead trees, branches.
brushwood and dry leaves from the soil
within a radius OF ten feet from the
fire.
(3) Exercise and observe every rea'
sonable care and precaution to pre-
vent such fire from spreading, and care
fully extinquish the same before quit
ting the place.
ANY persons who throws or drops
any burning match. ashes Of a pipe.
lighted cigar, or any other burning sub
stance, or who discharges any flrearm
within such fire district, shall be sub
ject to the pains and penalties i'm.
posed by this act, If he neglects com.
pletely to extinguish before leaving the
spot the fire OF such match. ashes Of q
pipe. cigar, wadding Of the firearm. or
other burning substance.
Every person in charge of any drive
OF timber, survey or exploring party.
or Of any other party, requiring camp
fires. for cooking or other purposes.
within fire district, shall provide him.
self with copy Of this act and shall
call his men together and cause the
act to be read in their hearing, and
explain to them at least once In each
week during the. continuance Of such
work of service"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09

serviceable and novel pipe was the
result. An experienced smoker de-
cl"rcs the eucalyptus pipe to be very
agreeable in use, as the natural fra
GRANGE of the cone imparts a delicate
fragrance to the flavor Of the tobacco.
From the Scientific American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09

exclaimed. II am sure they were talk
ing about musicians, for she said a
trained ear as distinctly as could be"
The discussion began to warm up.
and In the midst Of it the woman her.
self appeared. They carried their
case to her promptly and asked for a
settlement.
We'll, we'll! you do beat ALL" she
exclaimed. after hearing each one. I'D
been out to the country over night,
and was asking my husband If 1t rained
here last night"
After which the three disputants re-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
rom,toe. In Good Soil.

It pays to plant tomatoes in good
soil. II well balanced in the supply of
mineral elements and II stored with a
liberal quantity OF vegetable matter.
there will be vigorous growth Of vine
and foliage and full setting OF fruit.
The Importance. however, Of well
balanced ration cannot DO overesu.
mated
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09

Il know that" said the clerk, "but
she never would have forgiven me If
had told her so. That woman's hus-
band died about six weeks ago. She
has gained seven pounds in that time,
but to keep her in good humor with
herself. had to make her think she
had lost five. don't know why it is.
but anybody who has suffered bereave-
ment seems to think 1t disgrace to
take on flesh. That woman has been
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
Use for celerIac.

Celeriac. or turnip-rooted celery. 10
one Of the vegetables not commonly
grown. 1t is used for soups. and 10
sometimes eaten raw. 1t is planted and
grown much the same cs ordinary eel
cry. Instead Of forming edible leaf
stalks, however. it forms root very
much like a turnip. which may be
stored the same as trrnips.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09

end Of the season the fruit Is sold.
The amount stolen is very small. The
warning Is succinct. but not too blunt,
being merely the words. "A good man
Injuries no tree" posted on board at
intervals along the road.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
Like Some Senate Witnesses.

Like Some Senate Witnesses.
The Ladies' Aid women were talking
about a conversation they had over
heard before the meeting between a
man and his wife.
They must have been to the ZOO -
Mrs. A. said, because heard her
mention a trained DEER"
Goodness mel" Mrs. B. laughed.
What queer hearing you must have!
They were talking about going away.
and she said: Find out about the
train, dear
well, did anybody ever?" Mrs. c.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
Try the Eucalyptl Pipe.

In South Africa. where many spe-
cies Of Australian eucalypti have been
successfully naturalized. a curious use
has been made of the cones of the
red gum tree. These are Of fair size
and when the seeds have been shaken
out resemble cup in shape. 1t oc-
CURED to some ingenious person that
the cones would make very good pipe
bowls A hole was bored in the base
OF the cone and piece Of slender
bamboo selected. When the two por-
tons were Joined together q very
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09

weighed three times since her hus-
band died. She would be shocked II
she knew she had gained right along.
Fortunately. she is too near-sighted to
read the scales herself, SO it is easy
to make her think she is wasting
away"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09

Chicken Wire for TreiIls.
Chicken wire makes a good trellis
for tomatoes. A single stake will do.
or barrel-hoop supported about two
feet from the ground by three stakes
Is good.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
succuIsnt Feed Tor Animate,

0ucc01oht F0eo TOT AnJm11o.
Melons and pumpkins may be used
to good advantage in maintaining ami
mails during summer and early fall.
Hogs relish melons and they give tho
animals succulent food which is need
ed ut that season. Cows: sheep and
feeders relish pumpkins. during win
ter when succulent food is secure.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
Weeds In Onions.

The weeds do not have much of
chance to grow among onion sets
when the seed is sown very thickly.
If given one thorough wedding very
little attention should be required in
addition to cultivation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
Care In Using Nitrate Of Soda.

Nitrate of soda will kill the foliage
OF most kinds Of plants. 1t should
never be applied directly to the plants,
but scattered carefully several inches
from them, and not used too freely.
One to two hundred pounds per acre
at one application Is usually sufficient.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
plsrEMPE

In all its forms among all ages Of horses,
Is well as dogs, cured and others in same
stable prevented from having the disease
with SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE.
Every bottle guaranteed. Over 600, 900
bottles sold last year $50 and Sl.00. Any
good druggist, or send to manufacturers.
Agents wanted. Spohn Medical Co., Spec.
Contagious Diseases, Goshen. Ind.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
Wheel. for cuItIvators.

All single wheel horse cultivators
should have wheels. The wheel
makes it possible to turn at the ends
of the rows with less annoyance to
the horse and man and also with less
damage to the plants. 1t is also a
means OF regulating the depth at
which the cultivator teeth will run.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
Keep Chickens Separate

Chickens of different ages should not
be kept together. Much better results
are obtained when they are kept sepa-
rate. They should be we'll fed to the
time they begin to lay. and then
small amount Of food will keep them in
laying condition.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09

A love affair can end two ways:
In one the letters and pictures are
burned; in the other the letters and
pictures are forgotten.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
FENCE. WITHOUT P0sT-H0LEs
Arrangement Found Quite Convenient
by PouItrymen In Moving Chick
en- Yards About.

It is often desirable to move chick.
en- yards from one part OF the farm to
another. but IL post.holes have to be
dug and posts set. 1t becomes job
which many people dislike to under
take.
A poultryman Of Grants Pass. Ore
gon. builds his fences without post
holes. The posts should be attached
tc the cross pieces by heavy screws
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
crop GROWING Essentials.

The fertilization of the crop Is only
one of the several important consider
atoms in growing crop; seed. prepa-
ration OF the soil and cultivation are
equally important.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
Well informed.

There goes one Of our greatest ex-
plorers."
you don't say!"
Eyes. He knows where the sock
department is located in dozen do.
partment stores"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09

Fruit Trees on German Roads.
Fruit trees are planned by the road.
side in parts Of Germany, but not, as
might be supposed, for the appease-
ment Of appetities of passers-by. The
trees are watched closely, and at the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
On Getting Even.

Tailor-The raincoat suits you
splendidly, sir. Makes you look ten
years younger.
Customer-Good. Then you can send
In the bill in 1921.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums. reduces inflamma-
ton. allays pain. cures wind collie. 25c bottle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
Automatic Steering Device.

cult to steer an absolutely straight
course when pulling an or 12-furrow
series Of plows behind. but the wheel
OF this automatic steering device
makes this possible by running in the
last furrow made.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
Stencil Ia HANDY.

A stencil is a good thing to have
on the farm. 1t pays to mark bags,
tools and any small implement that
is easily borrowed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
Far. Far AWAY.

Far, Far Away.
Knicker-Is she very distant to
you?
Bocker-As distant as commuters
home from the station.-Harper's
Bazaar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
Expert Advice.

N Expert NoV1co.
"How long does 1t take to learn to
run an automobile?"
you'll need about three days to &C
quaint yourself with the working parts
of the machine and week to master
the vocabulary"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
MACHINE FOR CUTTING BRUSH
Mows a Swath Through Brush 40
Wide as Rear Of Frame
Driver Occupies Rear Seat.

The device shown in the illustration
is brush-cutter composed OF "
shaped frame, provided with outward
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
erush.c uttlne Machine.

ly projecting cutting blades. The driv.
er occupies the seat near the back of
the frame. The device cuts a swath
through the brush as wide as the rear
end OF the frame
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09

Tell the dealer you want Lewis Single
Binder straight Sc cigar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
An Exception.

Nobody cares for cold comfort"
Hold on minute! How about ,
prospect of cheap ice?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09

tired abashed and in silence.-Lippin
colts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09

You can't toll the age Of a saw by
looking at it's teeth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09

A mans life can be no larger than
the objects to which 1t is given.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-08-09
Correct.

Correct.
"Who were Roosevelt's ancestors -
asked teacher Of class in the third
grade.
His forefathers," said Johnny
promptly.