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1929 o NV. Or. h.4O.50
11oG 9th nw.11r.b.S7.5 80
1000 y NV. 1r. b. 800
1929 8 NV. 9r. b. as. @
21a n NV. Tor. 1880
1907 Corcoran NV. Or.
1900 9th NV. Or. .b.31. so
4,n Luray pl NV.
6Y. b. $3.50
IA. s NV. Sr. b. 20. 90
1241 10th nw.7r.b.3 80 90
13S Senton nw. "a. b
ena 10th nc.7r.b..2I.O
1926 A nc. Or. h..2I.h
1897 9Th nw.6r. h. .23.O
102 Quincy nv. .Sr. h23.M
29t: Ga av. 6r. b.25.J0
sos LIST nv. 7r. b. ESQ
20 Ny nv nc.8r. b. $3.50
ao7 Az sw. Tor. b. p. so
.16 9th ne. sr. b. .23.a0
500 G. nc. 1r. h. .23.j0
31O Sea ton NJ. Or. b22.a0
1914 n ne. Or. h. .22.D
1891 D ne, Or. b. 2c..W
40 r NV. 6r, h. 2.h0
420 r NV. Or. b. ESQ
5?6 Kenyon NV,
ar. b. .0.oO
1902 Lawrence ne. 6r.
b ............ .2.SO
s5s Girard nw.6r. .b22. 81
1s39 9th NV. .6r. b. 20. so
3411 Ga av Or. b. 20. so
1914 Potomac ave Sc.
Or. b.. .200
33S 18th sc. Or. b.19.O
40 ID ne. Is. 20
.04 Il ] av nw.1r.b17.
1320 Fla av ne, Or. bill. so
1904 d Sc. Or. h. 1850
3iS 1st Sc. Or. W. .16.:n
.50S C ne. Or. W. 1850
1914 I ne, 7r. b. ..15.5u
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W ......A.....15.56
80 9TH NJ 5r. w.15.4o
FOR RENT
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FOR RENT-BY r. o. HOLTZMAN Qncp. REAL
Estate and Insurance Broker. 1490 n. Y. ave.
1415 I NV. 1Gr. $4,000 1445 w, .2S.j0
1916 r. Nv. Tor. .9J.OA l443 w, Sr. so
Sl2 Conn nv, Tor. .S3.34 1919 p. Sr. r... on
1146 r. l2r. 2b. .70.75 l44s Fla nv. 6r. so
1901 10Th 1Or.. 500 1926 9Th NV, 7r. % on
10 eth NV. I'd and 221 ne. Or - 80
I'd n. 800 1850 Fla nv, Or. .2Z.50
1907 III. l0r. .55.0 90 20e II. ar. ~. so
1910 Mass av. Or. -. so 1919 G Sc 6r 2p .t'
$40 I'd NV, 1Or 30 90 1916 Monticello. 6r 20. 40
c406 18th. Tor. 5000 1?50 d NV. 6r. :. 30 40
Sn4 lath Tor. .457J I20 1tth sc Or .stoiS. 20
1915 X. l0r. $3.50 1I10 I'd ne. Or. 80
<fG 2d NV. Tor. 1000 l:s4 9th NV, 5r. $500
51e 9th NV. ST. SIS 1225 Sd sc. 5r. 10. 30
1.3 ". sr. $50 l?e:s Sd sc. Or. so
APARTMENTS.
fG.s Lamont. sr. ~. 80 13l4h 9th 4r. 81. 20
16.I Lamont. 3r. 80 9iS 1ath. .$anO $2a. ~:
1H21 Lamont. 4r. IA. 90 1860 willard. 6r .23 20
iG2. Lamont ir. .32. 80 1160 willard. 5r. 81. so
1911. 9th. ir. ...21.50 SIS II So so $3S 80. $i7
OFFICES.
g. end " n.w.... si2ao md sI5. 5.oo
t436 y. \. ave-. Cd floor So. 90 and $500
STORES
81, l4th a5x?o. $4,000 l314h 9th NV. 81. OF
STABLES.
l6i3 nv. rear: 90 1914 r av. rear. 30. 90
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FOR SaLE-I33a MONROE ST. COLl;MRIt
Heights: new house: built Q. selected English
lr!ck; specially desicned Individual home:
semi- dc tached: rooms two floors: lat i3
Il. front: location unsurpassed: electric lights:
ho water heat: oak floors; laundry tubs: serv-
ants toilet. First floor. parlor. spacious en-
trance hall. dining room. pantry, kitchen. snr.
ord floor bedchambers. fuil-tilcd bath with
shower attachment. All outside rooms: clc-
ganfly finished throughout: only s6.s0o: see us
a'cut terms. Take 18th st. car. or call ouf
Office for automobile.
WIII.IGE. GlBBS 6 DANIEL. Gl,-05 18th ST.
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THE ANNE ARUNDEL kCADEsiT urENS
September Is, 1911. for the Seth year. On
the W. b. Al electric line. 20 minuIrs from
Annapolis. 40 min from Baltimore and %
minutes from Washington. Tuition. 500. Free
To all pupils from Maryland Courses OF in
struction-College Preparatory. Modern Ian.
gua:es. Agricultural and business. Write for
circular and catalogue. JOHN r. BURDElrE.
A. B.. Prin.. Nii'ersril,p. Nd. ar 10 Rev.
Charles w. BALDWIN, ID. D.. Ill West lafi.
ST.. R,ltimors. Md.
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INVESTMENT PROPERTY.

FUs sAI.E-RENI. $5as: PRICE, $i.51;
lplendid new building near Washington Circle;
trust $500 at Sc; expenses. Including In
tesest. taxes, etc.. $18l50; net Income, $685.. 10
more than 1917 n year.
WILLlGE. GIBBS & DANIEL. 6O5-05 18th.
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1910 goth st. NV. rooms. ............. ~ q
1926 st. NV. rooms and hath. -. 80
327 Maryland ave. s.w. 6r. and bath. x23.S0
GARAGE.
Rear 1911 10Th ct. u.w.....:...:.... $1,000
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OFFICES-NORTHWEST.
Central building. ofnces.
0tcre ZIG 18th ................. SIS. 50
Call at once for information regarding alley
pcopertfes. stables etc. I have for rent.
For further informa tioD apply at once.
J. w. PILLING. 1916 + st. NV.
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MARYLAND FARM FOR SALE.
Highly improved Frederick county farm. Can
he bought at a bargain. For information call
at 311 Colorado bldg. or telephone Main 1921.
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FOR SALE.CHEvY CHASE.
One Of the most distinctive houses in this
delightful suburb: lot 237 1T. frontage; shade
and fruit trees and ornamental shrubbery; -
rooms; y baths: handsome paneled living
room with beamed effects and stone FIRE
place; library; luilt-in bookcase; conserva-
tory: attic: cellar: front side and rear
porches; hot-water heat; gas and electricity;
garage.
Price, $4,000.
This In one Of the handsomest suburban
homes we have offered for sale.
MOORE & HILL lnc.l. 1888 q ST. NV.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-07-12
MASONvllLE.

Maurice Hennessey Of Ryan was
a caller in this vicinity Sunday.
Mrs. Bridget Maroney of Monti
wa3 visiting relatives in town the
FIRST of the week.
Miss Gleason of Independence is
spending the week with her aunt
Ann Lillis.
Miss Mamie O'Hagan left satur-
day for a few days visit with rel
atives in Dubuque.
P. J. Nemmes of Bancroft, Iowa
was a brief visitor here the latter
part Of the week.
Pat Devine of Ryan spent few
days recently in the home of his
daughter, Mrs. William Behan and
family.
Frank Kelley, who has been a
resident Of the Dakotas the past two
years, arrived in the vicinity last
week. f
Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. Williams an,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Clemans OF
Manchester were visitors of friends
in this locality last Tuesday.
William Behan and Tom Ryan
went to Chicago Wednesday to pur.
chase automobiles.
NJ. ]. Nolan and wife of Mason
City were over Sunday guests of
relatives here
E. F.. Mulvehill, wife and baby
We're visiting relatives in Dubuque a
part of last week.
Rev John Nolan of St. Josephs
college. Dubuque was a Sunday Wis
itor in the parental home.
Miss Maud Moore w:s recent
guest of friends at Sheffield, Iowa
Mrs. F. Solder, is entertaining hel
neice, Miss Johnson of MaqouSzeta.
The marriage of Miss Bessie Will
hanson and Mr.. Ernest hummer:
We're united in wedlock at the home
of the brides parents north O
town Wednesday noon. Rev. PERT
officiating The sincere good wish
es of many friends accompany then
in their journey through life.
Mrs. Geo. Rieger, formerly OF thi
place but later a resident of La
mont, passed away at the late
place Saturday. Funeral services
were held at Lamont and intermen
was made in st. Maryis cemetery a
Nashville. The sorrowing relative
have the sympathy of many friends
in their bereavement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-07-12
W. c. AMsDEN GOES TO CHICAGO
FOR POST GRADUATE COURSE
IN EYE WORK.


Z w. G. Amsden is in Chicago tax,
ing post graduate course in opti
al work Mr.. Amslen is a graduate
:ptometrist and enjoyed large
practice in this, line during his res
idence at Garner. Since his re-
moval to Manchester many have
consulted him about their eye
troubles and he has concluded to
male a speciality of this line of
work. He has purchased some new
apparatus of the very latest de-
sign and will fit up convenient
quarters in his drug store. Mr..
Amsden has had considerable ex-
perience in this line of work an,
can be relied upon to give entire sat
sfaction. He will be at home
again in about two weeks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-07-12
DEATH OF ANOTHER DELAWARE
COUNTY PIONEER.

Edward Rcafe ST.. ans wered the
final summons at the home OF his
daughter in Oxford, Florida, on The
goth Of last month.
Mr.. RolfeS was born in Kent coun
ty, England, December 10, 1878
and lived to the unusual age OF
% years, months and z days. In
1876 he was married, in his native
country, to Chalottei North, and
in 1851, accompanied by his wife
and two children, he came to Amer
lea. In 1853 he became a resident
OF Delaware county, settling on a
farm adjoining the Buchanan county
line in Richland township. Thos
were primitive times in the history
of ttrts part Of Iowa. Mr.. Rolfe,s
first frame dwelling house was
made out Of lumber sawed by his
own hands from trees that grew on
his place.
In 1862, in response to one of
President Lincoln's calls, for men.
MN Rolfe enlisted and served for,
three years in the distinguished 9th
Iowa infantry, receiving an honor
allie discharge at the close Of the
war.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Rolfe eight chill
dren We're born, only three Of whom
survive: Edward Rolfe,, of this
county, Ellen Bogue Of Oxford,
Florida, and Emily Brown of La
mont. Mrs Rolfe died in 1893, and
since her death Mr.. Rolfe has liv-
G.. with his children, spending the
as rule, with his daugh-
Ter in Florida, and the summers
Hsth his son and daughter in Iowa
Edward Rolfe ST. was kind and
helpful husband and father, a good
leis hbor and public spirited and
patriotic citizen. In quiet and |
tumble way it is men like Mr..
to!fe who are the worlds real ma
ion builders and nation defenders.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-07-12
OElAWARE.

W. F. Eder and daughters, Misses
Norma and Izetta, and the Misses
Angelina and Wanda, Neisler visited
at the L. Gurke home Sunday.
Mrs. E. R. Leamon and daughter
Naomi, who have been visiting
friends and relatives in this vicin-
ity5 for some time, returned to
their home in Maynard Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Davis were
Manchester callers Saturday;
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Lew Max
well, July 5, son. Congratulations
Miss Esther and Margaret Ortbers
were Manchester callers Friday. III
Henry Kellogg OF Greeley spent
over Sunday at the T. A. Spear
home.
Mrs. Byron Holdridge of Delhi il
visiting relatives in town. AE8
Mrs. P. Mortenson and Mrs.
Nickalson spent Wednesday with
Miss Alma Nickalson in Cedar Rap.
lbs. i5ss si "a
. i j. /
Henning Hokenson and LADY friend.
IF Chi cagos.; afc visiting at the T.
tlokens on home.
Bert Fear transacted business in
Manchester. Friday.
Ray Glew spent last Tuesday in
Epworth
J. S. spaulding is still on the
sick list.
J. P. Ball and E. P. Coates were
among the Manchester callers Sat
lrday.
Miss Hilda Gornson is improving
slowly fromS her recent illness,
which her friends are glad to- hear.
The ladies of the, Baptist church
will hold an ice cream social at the
A. e. Larson home Friday evening.
July IA. Everybody come and get
your fill OF ice cream. ~
Mrs. Susan Young, of Manchester
is spending few days with her.
daughter, Mrs. A. j. Russia.
Phil Paris and, Charles Grommons
spent Sunday at A. E. Lalson's.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-07-12
MISS FREDA Book.

Miss Freda Book, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Book of Earl.
vile, died at the home of her
brother, George Book. at that place
Monday morning, July 10th, 1911,
after a five weeks illness.
The deceased was twenty-seven
years of age and was born and resr-
ed at Earlville. For many years
She was employed in the Interstate
Telephone office at Earlville. She
was young lady of sterling char
;acter and refinement, and her
death is deplored by large. circle
If friends. She is survived by her
mother5and father, one sister, Lena,
and twoz brothers. George and john
s& The funeral will he held Wednes.
day afternoon at 1896 O'Clock, from
the Congregational Church at Earl
vile. Interment will be made at
Fairview cemetery.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-07-12
MADDEN's SHOE SALE.

Attention is directed to the large
ad in this issue announcing Mad
denis mid summer clearing sale OF
shoes. Examine the prices quoted
and see what saving can be made
by purchasing foot wear at this sale.
Prices have been cut on all grad
ses of shoes and in many instances
they are at cost and below. Mr..
Madden's policy is to reduce prices
to level that will move his goods.
He aims to clean up his stock ev-
cry season so that no oldout of date
goods are to be found in his store
during his sales. He INDUCES in no
clap-traP methods of moving goods
and his price reductions are real
and not juggled. Lay in an extra
pair of shoes while the low prices
prevail and remember Madden's is
the place to buy them. The sale
begins next Saturday. july 18th and
ends July 81 II
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-07-12
WEATHER CROP 1ULLETiN.
For the week ending July 9. 191

For the week ending July%9, 1911.
Excessively high temperature and
bright sunshine prevailed during the
first half OF, the week, the heated
period eliminating in maximum tenn
peratures considerably above 100 de-
greas; the highest temperature! re-
ported being Ill degrees in Che
southeastern counties. While shower
occurred over the larger part Of the
state on the night of the 9Th, the
drouth remains practically unbroken.
The sewers afforded temporary re-
lief in narrow belts and spots, Gov
erins probably three-fourths Of the
state, and few localities report
ed rainfall sufficient for present
needs, but over the bulk of the
state the amount was too light t.
give materials benefit. Most OF the
corn is still holding it's own re
we'll, but some of the
earliest planted, especially in the
southern counties, has been serious,
" injured and If rain does not come
soon the crop in those section, will
be light. Haying and small grain
harvest have progressed rapidly I'M
der favorable, conditions. Thrashingl
has begun and early reports indicate
= good quality and a fairly good
yield Of winter wheat. The yield OF
'ats varies from fifteen to thirty-five
bushels The hay crop will average
between one-half and threefourths
on per acre. Pastures afford but
title feed, and in many localities
ay is being fed to stock. Potatoes
Ind garden truck show serious dam
lge. Wells are failing and water
or stock is getting scarce.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-07-12
!. T. SMITH PURCHASES
GLOBE HOTEL BUSINESS.

deal was closed last week
whereby HI r. Smith purchased the
Globe Hote! business of Frank Nc
Caffery. possession to be given July
Is. Mr.. Smith expects to close the
dining room of the Globe and use
the building for a rooming house
only
NAIr. McCaffery \ hasi made no
definite plans as to what he shall
do in the future, but his numerous
friends here hope he may decide to
make this city his home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-07-12
WALL PAPER SALE.

w. c. Amsden announces in his
az this week that every roll of wall
paper in his store will be sold at
a reduction in price of 25 per cent,
during this sale which begins We'd
nessday, July 18th and closes Satur-
day, July 30. The stock is bright
and new consisting Of stylish pat
terms Of the best quality.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-07-12
Read WEI ChaEels adertise

I Read WEI charel,s adertis
ment.
Miss Vera sitert was. a, guest o
relatives at Waterloo Sunday,
II. L. Walters OF Waterloo wa
Ia Manchester visitor Friday:
| Mrs. "A. NJ Cloud was a CUES
of friends at Dubuque Friday
II. E. Emerson left today 70
Kansas City on q business trip.
Misses Dora-apd Alma lie Ro,
are at home for a short visit.
Fred Miller arrived home Fri
day afternoon from Boise City. Ida
ho.
r. A. Denton was an over Sunda,
visitor with his family at C!ea,
Lake.
-Alsis Myrtle Briggs Of Central
City is visiting with Manchester
Intends
Miss Mildred Smith went 10
Dubuque Saturday to visit with
friends.
John Carr of Lament was a
Manchester visittr the latter part
Of last week.
Mrs. Anna Co-tter Of Grinnell is
visiting at the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. f. NJ. Carr
x Miss Dorothy Nvooten OF Chicago
is a guest at the home OF her aunt,
Mrs. S. c. Elsbury.
Mayor NJ. F. lie Roy and son All
an are sending few days at Tenn
plar Park, Spirit Lake.
Miss Ethel Logan went to Ce
dar Rapids this morning for ivy
weeks visit with friends.
B. J. Lawman was a guest OF
his daughter. Mrs. w. B. Coltman.
a: Independence Sunday.
Miss Dorothy FIockaday went
to Waterloo Saturday morning 70.
aa weeks visit with relatives.
Miss Margare. Raiders Of Mason
vile is spending. a few days with
Miss Anna Killease in this city.
Levi Gates returned to his home
n this city this morning after a
,isit with friends at Fort Dodge.
M. B. Sager Of Wave1ly, Tioga
county, New York, is visiting with
his brother, c. E. Sager, Of this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. ]. Schacherer
visited Friday with the formers
'ather, John schacherer, at Dyers-
vile.
Horton OF Coggon was
Sunday visitor in this city with
her daughter. Mrs Howard CONNER
'ord.
H. Fisher and son Paul Of Wav-
erly are visiting at the home of |
MI. and Mrs! H. e. Nieman,s west
T TINS ,clty.
!. Mr. and Mrs. H. T.; Smith
spent Sunday with the latter's par.
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. H. J.W ilson at
Independence.
THE Company p athletic club OF
hsais. Icity will Stage "a Wrestling
match next Saturday evening, July
Is between Peter Ross Of De:
Moines and Jack Finn of this city
These men are Of the same weight.
Mrs. S. L. Doggett has been quite
II the past week but her condition
. now improved. Her son Lawrence
0oggett is here from Springfield,
Massachusetts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-07-12
kIcs, BY HORSE

Frank Ting S, who lives two miles
north west of Greeley, was kick
ed by a horse last Monday and quite
severely injured. The blow stsaDck
him in the side, breaking rib and
sinjuring one of the hip bones He is
confined to his. bed as the result of
the injuries he sustained.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-07-12
TO ATTEND RIFLE SHOOT.

Capt. H. G. Utley and Lieute1ant
D. A. Preussner of this city, two
of the best rifle shots in the state,
go to Das Moines next Monday to
attend the state rifle tournament.
The Manchester boys have won the
highest honors in the past and
promise to be at the top this wear.
There will also be company'team
of six men representing Company
D at the state shoot. The menEshers
Of this team have not Aeen selected
as yet. y
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-07-12

II YOU want to heCoIIe- . successful stem
ogra pher remember that we hold the Touch
Typewriter Cha m pion, hiprtth EMIL aMiddlc
West. a postal will give Sosl furtherlEforma-
ion and our free catai. &
Address College of ,<,namercc " atcrloo
Ia ti-oS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-07-12

Nonecd to nay expensive hospital bill and
railroad fare. when Or Weber. the eve anc
ear SDecial:st. comes here tAnd can curr yOulnt
nome. Cali friday July y after 10 l.. N.
8 atClarpnc. House. Examination free.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-07-12
FOR SALE.

rn m ro,,se IAr.m Pam. all so d
repair. :. ncers OF ground cent ally 10 at d
t. harG IN
Hall Flock 1wl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-07-12
u. w. GrenS 8.
100 S. Franklin st.

!. Wal. for Madden's big shoe sale
beginning next Saturday. July Is.
and lasts IA days.
You, buy mems $500 oxfords for
only $2.S5 at .Madden's shoe sale.
Ladies' $3.50 oxfords in tap and
black at Madden's shce 81 lie fer
only s2:l5.
Boys box calf SHOES, all solid
leather at Madden.s shoe sale,
sizes. 2 L. to IL. only s1.19.
Ladies hand turn and welt sole,
white sea islard oxfo1ds at Mad
den's shoe sale, only % cents.
Madden's shoe store does not
close to remark goods, we leave
the original price On the goods and
give you the advantage of our big
clearing sale. cut prices. This
sale means money in your pockets
so come, early. and take advantage
OF this cut price clearing sale.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-07-12
BOY

More Money in One Day may he
earned with NE than during IAN
ENTIRE WEEK in other ways. APP
plicants mlsst be bright, neatly
dressed, clean hands and face, I
want the MANIFEST boy in the
city. Come early prepared for
work.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-07-12
CATALOGUE FREE.

On" mrny invested, In a postal will brine
gu one OF our he ,ltiful fre catal6fzS Add
re8s G Jllege OF Commerce. Waterloo. Ia
4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-07-12

sPEcIALIsr.coMlNG.

Girl for work in priv ate family.
Add reSS BOX An MancEW str. Iowa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-07-12

People at auIt.
''The most conspicuous fault of
4 national, state and municipal gov
ernments in the United States to-
day is that they are governments by
the few and not by the
people. There has been i'm
provement in the last few years. but
there, remains much to be done in
the direction OF better things.
1T a government anywhere ne
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-08-03

vesting the grain with sickle and S9SA
fail as they do to this day in certain
European countries, but the small FARMER Is,
perforce, putting a great deal more manual
labor into the gathering of his grain than is
the owner of one of the VESTS 5,OOO-acre
wheat fields where combination haryesters,
drawn by traction engines or 40 or 90 horses,
perform automatically every junction from
cutting the stalks as they stand In the nelo
to delivering to the waiting wagons the
threshed, cleaned and sacked wheat, all ready
for the market without the touch OF human
hand
Under the old conditions harvest time on
the farm meant hard work for the women folks
as we'll as for the and this Is still the
case just In proportion as the old-time condl-
lions vet prevail The burden or RESPONSE
biity that fell upon the farmers wife and
daughters was that of feeding the harvest
hands To be sure the wife had help for ner
neighbors all pitched in and helped even as
their husbands and brothers, on similar CO
operative basis, were assisting the farmer IN
getting In his grain-a service that would be
repaid in kind as the turn of each came IN
the round of harvesting activities that en-
braced the whole countryside. Under this
plan when harvest time meant continual
succession of neghborhood gatherings, there
were compensations Of the farmers wives In
the opportunities for gossipy gatherings that
went the time-hOnOred sewing circles one pet
ter. whereas the farmer girls might behold
romances grow under their eyes as the lads,
fresh from the harvest fields, had most con-
yincing evidence as to the prowess in cookery
of the local bellies.
AS development of this system, that was
scarcely an improvement from the feminine
standpoint, came the plan OF harvesting by
means of hired hands-possibly through the
medium of "crew" that accompanied n
portable steam harvester that made its rounds
FROM farm to farm. Under this plan, which is
vet the approved one in most sections, the
farmers wife and daughters have to get up
three meals day for dozen or score of
husky harvest hands and yet they are not so
sure of assistance from the other women Of
the neighborhood as was the case when these
latter had no similar duties at home through
the presence of the men folk at the common
harvesting rendezvous. Worse yet, the young
ladies have scarcely the interest that was mani
fest when the volunteer harvesters to be
served were the eligibles of the neighborhood
instead of. as now, nomadic laborers or, at best,
college boys working for funds to put them
through school,
Latterly there has been some relief from
that phase of the harvesting system which has
meant SO much hard work for the fair sex. 1t
has come through the introduction of cook
wagons or kitchens on wheels which accom-
pany the big threshing outfits from farm to
farm and serve food to the harvest hands right
at the scene of their work-thereby saving, by
the way the time that was formerly spent in