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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22
Kind but Careless.

John P. Irish, the San Francisco
orator and officeholder. was entertain.
ing Joaquin Miller. the poet, one
night. Upon hearing particularly
funny story by the host the poet fell
OF his chair in paroxysm of mirth.
Irish thought the poet had seizure
Of some kind and he rushed to the
sideboard. took bottle of whisky and
stuck the top Of 1t into Miller's mouth,
hoping to revive him.
Presently Miller waved his hands
feebly and Irish removed the bottle.
What is it?" asked Irish solicit
tously.
Remove the cork!" whispered the
poet. hoarsely. Remove the cork!,;-
Saturday Evening Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22
Real Value Of Roads.

When the farmers of this country
recognize to a sufficient degree the
real value of good roads in general, and
the Importance of maintenance as a
means to their attainment, to induce
them to cooperate with and assist the
municipal authorities in establishing a
system whereby the roads will receive
ample care and attention after they
have once been properly constructed,
then and probably then only will the
waste of energy and money that is
now going on in parts OF this province
be arrested. and the efforts put forth
towards securing the desired results in
the Improvement OF road conditions
become appreciably noticeable.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22
Buy Seed Corn Early.

1t is best to buy seed corn early. Buy
1t in the ear and buy from third to a
half more than you really need for
planting, SO that all inferior ears may
be picked out and discarded. We usu.
ally buy three bushels and Gull out
one bushel and find that 1t pays in in.
creased yields. That which is culled
out may be used for feed and is not a
total loss.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22
MILD, GENTLE LAXATIVE

30 many Of the Ills Of women are due
to habitual constipation, probably be-
cause Of their false modesty on the SUBJ
Ject. that their attention cannot be too
strongly called to the Importance of keep
ing the bowels open. It is always impor-
tant to do that. regardless of the sex, but
" is especially important in women.
From the time the girl begins to men
siruate until menstruation ceases she has
always vastly better prospects OF coming
through healthy II she watches her bowel
movements. II you find yourself consti-
pated. with bad breath. pimply complex
lon, headaches. belching gas and other
symptoms Of indigestion and constipation,
take small dose of DR.. Caldwells Syrun
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22
GOOD scRAPER EASILY MADE
Implement viii 30 Found Of Much
Benefit Where Little Jobs Arc
Needed-How to Make One.

There are many jobs upon the farm
that require a few hours use of a
scraper. yet are not important enough
to require the purchase of one. The
scraper shown in illustration may be
constructed of two-inch thick planking.
securely bolted together and also re.
inforced with angle irons. to make the
Joints more secure against the strain.
The blade or cutting surface is made
of an old saw blade. bolted to the box
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22
oats for own Use.

While 1t may not be profitable to
grow oats for market. yet the farmer
that has the soil and climate suitable
for oat culture should grow enough
grain for his horses and also to grind
to make oat chop for his calves. pigs
and young heifers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

They entertain without wearing each
other. The listener, moving between
both, takes interest in the perform
ance. while the two singers are intent
on each other.
The singing sounds with an un.
speakable charm in the far distance,
for only in the distance is it in .har.
mony with its purpose. 1t sounds like
a lament purified of sadness, and you
can hardly listen to it without tears.
My companion, man of no very fine
organization. said quite spontaneously;
1T is strange how affecting such sing
ing is."-Goethe's Travels in Italy"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

blown high in the air in the form Of
mist. 1t is asserted that the atmos-
phere would not be injuriously affected
In this way and that there would be
no perceptible increase in its moisture
IL the mist were blown to sufficient
height. AT a height of 200 feet, 1t is
calculated, about eight gallons of the
Objectionable liquid might be sprayed
into the air every minute without be-
ing noticed by the Inhabitants Of the
surrounding country. Harper's Week.
Iy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22
TRAY is GOOD SEED TESTER
Device Enables Seed Grower to Detor-
mine on What Mixture Of Soil
10 Best Suited.

One of the most ingenious devices
for the testing Of seeds yet put out
Is that designed by Minnesota man.
It enables seedgrower to determine
which mixture Of soil is best suited to
q particular seed. A tray has q layer
OF some moisture retaining material
in the bottom, and on top of this is a
removable cover with a number Of
holes, all numbered. Little conical
cups. open at the bottom. At into these
holes and the cups are filed with diff.
ferent mixtures of soil, having differ
emit proportions Of loan. etc. In these
different soils seeds are planted. and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22
Importance Of Manure.

Perhaps the most important thing
on the farm is not how to take care Of
the manure so that it can be put on
the land with as little loss as possible
either of the liquid part or any that
is OF dryer nature, but the fact is
very apparent that the waste of ma
nure on every farm is more or less &C.
cording to the means used to secure
every part in the best possible way.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22
Making Mist From Whisky.

From time to time dwellers along
the River spey In Scotland complain
Of the killing of the fish and other In
furious effects produced by effluents
from the distilleries along It's banks.
The question how the Spey and other
rivers similarly situated may be pro-
tected from such pollution has been
discussed.
One interesting suggestion Is that
the deleterious products Of the distil-
leries might be disposed OF by being
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22
Rheumatism Advice
Gives Prominent Doctors Best
Preseriptlon-ls Easily Mixed.

Get one ounce Of syrup Of sarsapa-
rilla compound and one ounce Of Toris
compound. Then get half a pint Of gooo
whisky and put the other two ingredi-
ents into it. Take n tablespoonful of
bed time. Shake the bottle before US
Ing" This Is not new in this city as
many Of the worse cases of rheumatism
Good results come the first day. ANY
druggist has these Ingredients on hand
or will quickly get them from his
wholesale house. Any one can mix
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22
FOR WOMEN GIVEN FREE

Pepsin. It is woman.s favorite laxa-
i've. You will find that you can do away
with salts. strong cathart,cs, etc., which
ments. ~ :.
Mrs. Katherine Haberstroh of McKees
Rocks. Pa. and Mrs. A. E. Herrick of
Wheeler. Mich. who was almost para
lyzed in her stomach and bowels, are now
cured by the use of this remedy. A FREQ
sample bottle can be obtained by address,
WINGED of its merits buy 1t Of your drug
gist at fifty cents and one dollar a bottle
For the free sample address DR.. W. 3.
Caldwell. 2o1 Caldwell building, MONTH
cello, Ill. - 1S>N'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

It is best to start beets, cabbage. let
tuce. tomatoes, celery. peppers. egg
plant. early asters, candytuft. dahlia
and Gamma seeds and snapdragon In
the hotbed. Transplant them to a
cold frame for hardening them and
promoting sturd, root system. Much
time in early maturity of the plants
may be gained in this way Of handling.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22
Dare to B.. Happvyt

Let US never be afraid OF innocent
Joy; God is good and what he does Is
we'll done; resign yourself to every
thing, even to happiness; ask for the
spirit of sacrifice, of detachment, of re,
nunciation, and above all, for the spirit
of joy and gratitude. the genuine and
religious optimism which sees in God
a Father, and asks no pardon for his
benefits. We must dare to be happy
and dare to confess it, regarding our
selves always as the repositories, not
as the authors Of our own joy.-Amiel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22
First Duty In eardsn.

The first duty in planting the gar.
den is to secure your scotsman. Select
one that is honest and absolutely relia-
BILE. Be willing to pay good price for
good work. Not even reliable firms can
guarantee seeds to sprout and trees to
grow. Most Of that remains with you
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22
STAPLES USED FOR HINGES.
Make Excellent Substitute for Real
Article and Do Not Sag AZ
Leather viii Always Do.

Two of my ranch buildings were
built with small space between them,
and this space had occasion to close
up with gate, writes Frank Robert Of
Lander, Wyo., in Popular Mechanics.
had no hinges at hand and knowing
that that those made OF leather always
sag. set about to make up something
that would answer the purpose. l Sc
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22
A Trained Nurses Experiences with
Reslnol Ointment.

applied Resinol to an liberated leg
Of six months standing. Almost every
thing had been tried to heal 1t. Made
two applications day for four weeks
and leg was permanently healed.
have used Resinol on children's
faces to heal eruptions and for every.
thing that seemed to need an ointment
with satisfactory results in every case.
Mrs. Isadore E. Cameron,
Augusta, Me. Graduated Nurse.)
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22
Work of Earn kior.a

Statistic show that the average farm
horse works only about three hours a
day throughout the entire year; conse-
quently horse power is expensive.
Horses must be fed during the leisure
time so as to be in condition during
the working season.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22
startIna FROG. Farm.

StaTIIn9 frog Fdrm. N
A Florida man has enclosed large
marsh with wire fences and will en-
gage in the business of raising bull
frogs for the market. The first thing
necessary is to rid the marsh Of
snakes of all kinds, as they are very
destructive to the frogs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22
Potatoes for planting.

Some planters hold that uncut po-
tatoes will produce an earlier corn
crop than cut ones, while others claim
that too many shoots are sent up from
whole ones and that they do not pro-
duce any earlier or better potatoes
than cut ones do.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

sPoHN's D1sTEMPER CURE will
PINK EYE. and the like among horses
of all ages, and prevents all others in the
same stable from having the disease. Also
cures chicken cholera, and dog distemper.
Any good druggist can supply you, or send
to mfrs. 50 cents and 800 a bottle. Agents
wanted. Free book. Spohn Medical Co.,
Spec. Contagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

cured four large staples and drove
two of them into one of the buildings
so the points Of each staple were in q
horizontal position, allowing small
portion Of each to project. Into these
! placed the other staples and drove
them into the gate with their points in
vertical position. The illustration
shows the position Of the staples. This
made good hinge for the light gate
used.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22
Crown on sulkx Plow.

AS yet there are many farmers who
do not use sulky plow because they
contend that the weight of the driver
and the apparatus that make 1t posi-
BILE for him to ride is bound to In
crease the draft Of the pillow.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

the plash of whose oars he hardly
hears.
In the distance another waterman.
perhaps an entire stranger, catches his
strain. The melody and poem weave
ties of communication between the
two men who were otherwise unknown
to each other. The second man be-
comes the echo of the first, and he,
too, now exerts himself to grow audible
to the man who awakened response in
him. Convention directs them to pro-
coed in turn verse by verse. The sing
ing may last through whole nights.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22
An Easily Made scraper.

as shown in illustration. The horses
are attached by chain fastened to
two Iron hooks, one upon each side of
the scraper. With two handles 1t is
complete and ready to save many
times It's cost in small filing jobs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22
Variety n Winter Eeed

The farmer should not neglect to
grow and store for the winter feed
. supply Of corn fodder, oat straw,
mixed hay and roots, etc. They help
to give a variety In the winter feed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22
severe Critics.

Alice-I like Tom Immensely, and
he's very much the gentleman, but he
does like to talk about himself!
Grace-Yes. dear. yonr knight hath
. thousand rs.-Puck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

Constipation causes and aggravates many
serious diseases. It is thoroughly cured BY
Or. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets The favor
Ito family laxative. "a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

Long the buyer had been waiting
for certain young man to come to
him.
Now the young man, having seen
the miller, happened to stroll by.
Have you the cutting?" questioned
the buyer.
No. the young man answered. II
refuse to ask her for 1t till l know
your price. will not wound her feel.
ings uselessly. l will not sell my
girls hair for trifie. Put on stamped
paper that you will give $3.50 and I
will see about 1t. Don't forget that
my girls hair Is naturally wavy."
Absurd" cried the buyer. Here.
i will tell you the whole truth. "All
depends on the matching. II your
girls hair does not match my sample
absolutely. natural waviness will add
yes. say $40, to fine ash-blond hair
say three-Quarters of kilo; why.
$50 is ridiculously high valuation,
but will write down on stamped pa
per that / will pay 500 in case the
sample Matches"
Georges shook his head.
"One hundred and ten dollars--I
can not do better"
Negation. The young man did love
her hair.
zone hundred and twenty dollars in
case the sample matches"
And love conquered-love of dom
keys. heifers, goats, lambs, turkeys.
chickens.
Write it down plain.' said the
young man., who also loved his girls
tresses. Then, when he had the pa
per safely in his pocket, he added.
Now write what you will give in
case the sample does not match"
Next market day at Saint Martin
Outrage four girls stood with their
splendid hair down around the stone
bench opposite the mill.
BE seated" The radiant buyer
motioned to two of them.
He put their arms through the
sleeves of a barber's apron, over
which, around his shoulders, he tied
black muslin cape. Ostensibly it
was to help him cut. In truth it
was to help him Judge the hairs con-
sistency of tint before he actually
sheared It, But it looked uncanny,
like the preparation of an execution.
The first girl went under comb and
shears. Straight down the two sides
of her head-so that each half fell
over shoulder-the man combed
all her tresses1 parted at the crown.
S-z-z-z-z-!
The shears made long, continu.
GUS sound. no shipping and in his
left hand he held half the girls hair.
S-z-Z-Z-z-!
The girl was sheared.
Next girl!
The next girl was Helene Cast.
You would not have dreamt that
she wept all night. In lazy pride she
took out four pins, threw her head
back, gave shake. and down came
the ripping, wavy. billowing cas-
cade. The sun struck fire and gave
gold reflects from its ash-blond glory.
Hair is such a bother" she
laughed, bluffing bravely; land the
money is important. hope Georges
won't mind much when he learns
what am doing. He SO loves my
hair"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22
Hia PLACED.

1.-THE trouble about my son is that
he never knows where he is at"
Then why not get him Job with
the weaker bureau?''
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22
Futile Aspirations.

Manager-I wish we could apply to
deadheads the principle of trolley
cars.
Friend-What is that?
Manager-Pay as you enter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums. reduces innaumnr
ton. allays pain. cures wind collie, 25c q bottle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

It's easy for a pretty young widow
to make man think he wants to,
marry her.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

Garfield Tea is Natures laxative and
blood purifier; it overcomes constipation
and its many attendant ailments.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

ping, billowing cascade.
Exultant he who seemed but dull
Dauphinois peasant, without poetry or
esthetics, spread the massive ash
blond tresses for the sun to strike fire
and gay gilt rejects from them.
II love your hair, Helene" he said,
and he said true. But in his heart
he dreamed: II might get eight hun
dred francs for It, II I could blum that
Paris buyer!
4 One hair was bought only by the
hair-lacking. The old. easy-going
hair-buyer. half peddler. went
through Brittany. the Limousin and
the Co-reze with stock of gay
shawls, parasols and umbrellas, and
by throwing gold-piece here and
there he could pick up the standard
shades and qualities from poor girls
who were ignorant or hopeless.
At present false hair unashamed
gaily confessed, is rampant on heads
beautifully endowed by nature. The
vast hats Of two years required great,
quantities Of putting to frame the
face beneath them. And now that
rich woman Of America and Europe
H. +hair own sn1end,d tresses to
NJ ha,r ~ h.,r n ereat coifrnres
,,,,t,, ,arno hats swell hats ar M
hats at all, the. price Of standard
qualities has quadrupled; fancy hair
attains extraordinary prices. Paris
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

PILES CURED IN TO Il DAYS
Your drugRist will refund money II PAZO ONT
LENT fails TO cure any, case of Itching, Blind,
bleeding or Protruding Piles in TO II days. Soc.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

Smokers find Lewis Single Binder So
cigar better quality than most loo cigars,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

The longer we live the more we
realize what We might have done Blu,
didn't.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

Garfield Tea corrects constipation.
cleanses the system and purifes the blood.
Good health is maintained by its use.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

by keeping a record Of the numbers
the growers can tell which soils are
best suited to his various purposes.
The moistening pad in the bottom Of
the tray keeps the soil moist and obvi-
ates the necessity of watering 1t daily.
besides keeping all the uniform degree
of moisture.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

The chap who gets free ride in a
patrol wagon isn't carried away with
enthusiasm.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

\ How married man doesn't enjoy
listening to one side Of a spoony tele.
phone conversation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

Her savings are the saving of many.
. business girl.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

Loud apparel naturally proclaims
the man.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

Lewis Single Binder straight 90 cigar.
You pay l0c for cigars not SO good,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

EXCEPTIONAL business proposition. offered
numbered Ontario Silver lands. Twenty mineralixed
veins, estimate shipping ore fifty feet Small amount
required. Particulars, y, T. Morton Old South
Building, Boston. N
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

No doubt the mind cure is all right
II you have the mind to begin with.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-22

LOVE your hair!" he said.
And Helene Cast smiled
content. Shake down your
splendid hair" the lover
said. 1.-THE sun will light
1t glorious!" In lazy hap
piness the Alpine village girl
took out four pins. threw
back her head, and gave a
shake; down came the rip