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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
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Sounded That Way.

Miss Brown was giving an elaborate
description Of blacksmith prepare
tory to teaching Longfellow's poem to
her pupils: Is 4;
Now children. We are going to
learn . poem today about some one
who works very hard. He is very
large and has great arms that can
lift such heavy things! His face ia
blackened with SCOT that comes from
his great blazing hres! And he wears
q dirty, black apron and he has a ire
that CLOVIS, oh, 20 red, and whenever
he makes anything he put It into his
IRE and then pounds It with q great
big hammer, which makes the loudest
changing noise and makes the sparks
~ about in every direction. Now. who
can tell me what I have, been describ-
ing?" s:5t {. !; S:.s t#.i !. 3. M VA
A little maid who had listened to
these vivid details with eyes twice
their natural size sprang to her feet
and said In an awed whisper: Al q
The devil" Housekeeper. IN
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SMALL BOY GOOD REAsoNER
Prssent-Day Conditions Applied 70
biblical Incident showsd Power X
ay Of Deduction. Il Ss3%

The Sunday school class Of an In
dianapolis church, which was made up
Of small boys, was discussing Lot and
how he came to be Id sodom. The
teacher told how Abram and Lot had
decided to separate and take their
Jocks and servants In opposite direc-
lions and how Lot. probably in his
selfshness. had taken what he regard
ed as the best land, which lay In the
|, direction Of 6odom, which was after
ward destroyed by IRE. The teacher,
= man. did not believe In clothing the
talk concerning biblical characters In
mystery or phrases that the small
boys could not understand, but tried
to make them realize that the men Of
biblical times were subject to the
same conditions and Influences. as are
people of today. .& 4. ssss. q, y.
Now. boys" he said. slot was not
atreal bad man. He didn't plunge into
the wickedness Of sodom Immediate
~. After he left Abram he, no doubt.
lived with his; family and servants in
his tents far outside OF the wicked
city Of sodom. Then he began to go
to the city occasionally. Then he went
oftener, until he came to believe that
1t was a good place to live In. When
the city was destroyed the angels Of.
the Lord led him out of the city.
Now. James," said the teacher, II
want you tell me In your own way
how yoy think Lot came to be in
sodom.' - Y 4$
"He---he lived in the country at
drst, replied James, "and didn't come
to town at all. Then he got to COM.
ing just once in while on--on Sat
urday nights, when everybody got
paid. And then he got to coming
through the week. to the ball game, or
things like that. And one day. maybe.
he came home and said: Well. I saw
q nice vacant house In sodom this aft
ernoon and / told the transfer man to /
come out tomorrow and get our stun.
That's the way I think Lot came to
live in Sodom," concluded James. az
he gave q long sigh and sat down.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
compIoslta Work.

Throughout the ton years Of ttei,
existence the Leggitt twins Fad in.
yariably shared joys, clothes. and
gifts Of candy OF toys. Apparently
their mother. the brisk and capable
guardian Of seven half.orphans. never
thought Of them separately. Il.
What are you planning to do this
afternoon. Martha1 p asked visiting
aunt, who had witnessed q strenuous
morning. Rest. I hope"
Rest" said Mr.. Lsggett, in 1 tone
Of scorn. II guess not! I've got to
take the twins to the dentist to have
that tooth out. and then TO the eculist
to get . pair Of glasses fitted. and
then to the shoemaker's to see II he
can stretch one Of their boots so they
can wear Il without making such :,
fuss and saying It hurts every time
they put It on. Youths Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17

Every artist therein represented rell
under the stroke Of his hammer
Keith. Hill, Yard. Judson. Burgdorn,
Short, Best, Peters, Latimer, Hansen
all came in for their share Of cutting
criticism. A word or two at most sui,
feed to finish them. Redmond made
his comments the more substantial by
writing them on the margin OF the cat
alogue. y
And this" said Morcom. pointing
At last to the picture painted by Red
mond. what do you think Of this ?"
Redmond was game. I
He seized his paper and, quick a.
. flash. wrote down his criticism: = N
N Damned rotten a. Is
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
EMASONVlLLE A y.
PROGRES town
i ACCOMMODATES THE TRADE or
THE WESTERN PART OF
THE COUNTY. 3.
HAVING MANY OLD and WELL ESTAB.
LISHED ENTERPRISES.

Masonyille is another OF the Della
ware county towns whose establish
n ment dates back to that period OF
western settlement proceeding the
Civil War. The town is located IN
II the southwest corner of Collins Grove
township and at present has a popu:
lation, Of about three hundred, Y Il
It was plated out in July 1858 by
NJ Francis Daniels and the Iowa Lane
Company, and was named for, R. B.
Mason, then president Of the com
spany. Mr.. Daniels Is no doubt the
# real promulgator Of the establish
i llshment Of the village, for he gave
the Land Company over fifty acres
u. Ct land to establish a station there.
Il This offer was accepted and in 1860
4 they built their first depot. The
town at once began to flourish and
4 many houses and a number OF stores
were built. The first house was vas
erected by Oscar Wellman in 1854.
For a number Of years he kept q
+ stage station and hotel. Y In a S74 4; IS
Y. Lotel was built known as the Mason
vile house and in 1876 another was va s
I erected called the Central House.
which is III existence, at the present
time under the name of Leyden'st no ho-
tel. l53si.5
The Dubuque and Pacific, now the
Illinois Central reached the town late
I in the year 1859 and this accelerated
the activity and started the real
4 growth. HI 2. 533.9s55s III;
The village has never exceeded its
present size owing to Its nearness TO-
other large. towns. but never the
less has always maintained flour.
ishing trade. ,s
At present there are several enter
prises, some Of many years standing
anr all do a prosperous business.
These include a bank. implement
store, and several general merchan-;
disc stores. sss NJ.
The Farmers' Savings Bank which
was organized in 1905. is located In
= handsome brick building, fitted
with all modern fixtures and accom-.
scdates the trade OF the town an6
surrounding country They have
capital 81 81, 900. 90 and deposits OF
over 1920. 900. They are progressive
people and have the good will OF
their fellow citizens.
H. May Is fast becoming one
Of the veteran merchants Of the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17

place having pleased the people To-
over ten years in his general mer
chandise establishment. He carries
a complete stock Of groceries,, dr.
goods and hardware. He makes re
liability his motto and judging from
his trade the people are respecting
it. n. Il &;E Y.s3 lz.3s 4ss ~
TN. Eldridge has held sway IN
his store around the corner for over
twelve years and enjoys large
land y extensive business. He
has a general merchandise establish
ment, with a stock larger than u e
generally sound in a town the Size
OF Masonville. y$s /. Y. W \. . AS
C.. "a. Preston has been in the I'M
plement business for the last nine min
years and runs blacksmith shop in
connection. This is \ a very progress
sive enterprise for the rural com
munity an. Mr.. Preston carries q q
complete line Of everything for the
farmer. g55S .3s ?ss
Fred Ferguson has conducted the
old livery barn Of the city for over
two years and now in connection with
this business is buying poultry.
A. III. Reidy is one Of the new
merchants an atspresent has q gen.
cral merchandise. stock but is closing
out the dry goods and shoes. intend
ing to enlarge the grocery depart
ment and add a popular five and ten
cent counter. II. 4. II d!
There are several other enterprises
including a lumber yard, hotel, res
taurant and two elevators. a
The Town was Incorporated in
June 1901 and the present mayor is
Riley Davis. This has aided ma
terially in the progress Of the town,
giving more direct method for civ
jics action. Although the business
houses are old yet they are " kept
In good repair and the streets are
wide and well graded. The residence
section OF the city is beautiful and
the many comfortable homes shaded
by their massive trees bespeak an
atmosphere Of thrift and contentment;
The surrounding country is some
o. Delaware and Buchanan counties
richest and this wealth pours into
the village OF .Masonville.
The population is largely Catholic
Ind the parish under Rev. Lonergan
s one OF the strongest in the coun-
IS. & They have a large church in the
,outh part Of the, city. a Baptist
,hurch Is also maintained and has "a ! !,
good attendance. 25s3 .55s Il !
Situated on the main line of the :
Illinois Central Masonyille furnishes
excellent facilities for shipping and
i large business in this line is car,
LED on Like all small towns locat- ,
l in close proximity to several large
mes, advancement is retarded to
large extent. But the small viii;
lge with good schools. churches and
advantageous situation furnishes
;lany advantages over the larger
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
SEVERE IE''' Re ON HIS OWN WORK
Artist Critic 1t Least Proved That He
Was Above Suspicion Of Playing sSs N.
S Favorites, i35

Granville Redmond has arrived IN
! the foremost ranks Of CALIFORNIA; ar.
lists. Being recognized himself, after
years Of striving, he feels competent
70 pass upon the merits OF his contem-
porary artists. Il. :sss:s
Recently he left a picture on exhibit.
ton at San Francisco gallery. In
the course OF the week he went. to the
place to see how the sale was rro.
crossing. s d f
IN &companyrwith Morcona, the pic
lure dealer, and { few art students.
be ,aell To discussing tbs pieturea-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
masonyiIIe And lis Business Men
4. H |. ! i: j i: J,
M 40 i j Iowa |! J, J,
CLOSING OUT SALE.

CLOSING OUT SALE.
We are going to clear out our
N / large stock Of II
Shoes and Dry Goods
Big CIT II Prices : ! {
Ginghams .-,.. 4; g
Dres. Ginghams s.
] Prints ~. Sc
Tennis Ten IS Flannels \. \; J. &c
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17

saIt . Universal Production.
Salt Is produced In almost ever
country In the world.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-17
Exaetly..

..5 4=sl Kxaetly. :t \ 4,
DO YOU believe that poverty 10 com
parative1" BY q; s5!,s ss II tz Il N
1T must be when GIRL complains
that she cannot afford to have more
than one diamond necklace for III COS.
tunes" B! I. &. As /
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Cured by a New Method.
The doctor will be pleased to have y
i'll former patients call. Examine ''s:r ma.
ton free. Do not miss this oppor-
tunity.
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A Definition.

The dream 10 conversation arranged
LADY Gregory.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-01-19
II Means Health
For the Child

Tho careful mother. who watches close
ly the physical peculiarities Of her chill
dren, will soon discover that the most
important thing In connection with
child's constant good health Is to keep
the bowels regularly open. Sluggish
bowels will be followed by loss of appe-
tite, restlessness during sleep, irrita-
bility and a dozen and one similar evil
dences of physical disorder
At the first sign of such disorder give
the child "a teaspoonful of DR.. CaldwelPs
Syrup Pepsin at night on retiring and
repeat the dose the following night II
necessary-more than that will scarcely
be needed You will find that the child
will recover its accustomed good spirits
at once and will eat and sleep normally.
This remedy Is vast Improvement
over salts. cathartics. laxative waters
and similar things. which are altogether
too powerful for child The homes OF
Mrs. e. B. Jackson, Burr Oak, Kas., and
Mrs. j. H. Walters. Mulberry. Kas.,
are always supplied with DR.. Caid-
wells Syrup Pepsin, and with them.
as with thousands Of others, there
is no substitute for this grand laxative.
1t is really more than laxative, for 1t
contains superior tonic properties which
help to tone and strengthen the stomach,
liver and bowels so that after brief
use Of it all laxatiyes can be dispensed
with and nature will do its own work.
Anyone wishing to make trial OF this
remedy before buying it in the regular
way Of druggist at fifty cents or one
dollar a large bottle Family size) can
have a sample bottle sent to the home
free of charge by simply addressing DR..
W. b. Caldwell, 201 Washington St.,
Monticello, H. Your name and address
on postal card will do. .,
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-01-19
NEW STYLE OF CULTIVATOR
Purpose Of Inventor to Perfect Ma
chino With Series Of Hoes That
Can Be Adjusted.

In describing a cultivator recently in
vented by Clifford A. Gown of River
head, l.. l., the Scientific American
says
The cultivator shown in rear per-
spective view in elevation, is of the adj
Unstable type. The purpose Of the in
ventor is to provide one with series
of hoes connected together so as to
be adjusted simultaneously with means
for locking them in an elevated posi-
ton out of contact with the ground,
and with means for locking them in a
plurality OF adjusted positions inter-
mediate their uppermost and lower
most positions. A plurality Of hoes
connected together is provided with
means for taking up the shock Incl
dent to the change Of position of the
hoes. A cultivator with a plurality Of
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-01-19
GOOD POINTS ON CONCRETE
Most Failures Originate In Selection
of Sand and Gravei--What
Makes the Ideal Mixture.

Concrete Is manufactured stone
formed by mixing cement, sand and
stone or gravel q. e., pebbles) to-
gether with water. The cement is
but a small part of the mixture and
is the product of skilled workmen I'M
der the supervision of the manufac-
turer who must compete with all
other makers of like material; but
the sand and gravel constituting one
third or one-half of the final product
must be selected and prepared by the
farmer and this is where most fail
ures originate. Various amounts of
each are used according to the use
to which the finished product is to be
put. The mixture in which all the
spaces or voids between the stones or
gravel are filed with sand and all the
spaces between the grains of sand are
filled with cement is the ideal mix
ture.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-01-19
GENERAL FARM INFORMATION.

Winter blowing seems to be gain
ing in faver.
Run the hand separator according to
the instruction book.
Now that t he general field work
is over, keep the manure spreader in
daily use
Toads rank next to birds in value
as destroyers of harmful insects about
the garden.
The long halter strap in the stall
has been the cause of permanent in
jury to many animals.
Barnyard manure, cottonseed meal
and acid phosphates are excellent fer
tilizers for Irish potatoes.
Seed corn should always be stored
in the ear. 1t should never be put in.
to boxes, barrels or sacks.
1t is just as necessary to strengthen,
the thin spots in the soil as to repair
the weak places In the fence.
This is a good time to cover the
bare spots in the pastures with man
ure. to be seeded early next spring.
Since alfalfa is a permanent crop
the ground should be prepared with
more care than ordinarily, making IL
level, free from stones or other In
cumbrances.
Glover is rich In nitrogen, and Ia
homogeneous soils it develops tuber.
cles, which attract nitrogen from the
air. where it is stored in inexhaust.
ible quantities.
In large pastures the animals roam
from one especially attractive patch
of grass to another. travelling all
over the field, and trampling down
more than they can eat.
Manure should be spread upon the
field as soon as possible In order u
avoid loss by fermentation and leak
ing. Nothing but water is lost aftei
the manure is put on the land.
In addition to increasing the mum.
Der OF domestic animals on farms
farmers must pay more attention to
leguminous crops. and to other crops
which provide a supply OF humus for
the soil.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-01-19
TILLAGE DRY FARM SECRET
Must Be Good as to Time as Well al
to Amount and Quaiity-keeps
Moisture in Soil.

Dry farming was the term originally
used to describe the methods of farm
ers in generally irrigated country who
cultivated land above the level of the
irrigating ditch. or In nonirrigated
sections where the annual rainfall
was less than twenty inches.
1t has been shown by actual expert
ment that twelve inches OF effective
rainfall during the growing season OF
wheat. planted in soil in good condi-
ton as to moisture should produce a
yield of forty bushels to the acre, and
that, ON the same basis, twenty-five
bushel yield might be expected from
a rainfall OF rs inches. In most Of
the arid and semi-arid sections of the
country the annual rainfall is In ex-
cess OF ten inches. The work of the
dry farmer is to cultivate so as to re-
tain this moisture in the soil for the
use Of his crops.
Don't call 1t dry farming; speak
of 1t as good farming" said Prof. H.
w. Campbell, in an address before a
dry farming congress at Minot, S. D..
The professor, who Is sometimes
styled the father of the dry farming
method" went on to say that he was
no longer much concerned about CON-
batting lack OF moisture, but was try
ing to spread the gospel of good till
age and OF bending every effort to-
ward increasing the yield.
Dry farming, In the technical sense
In which it has been used Of late
years, is impossible without good till
age. Good tillage-and that means
good as to time as we'll as amount and
quality-is the whole secret Of dry
farming. The system has, however.
produced crops In Utah and portions
of Colorado and Wyoming where so
little rain falls that the drops OF a
season can almost be counted.
Dry farming saves the drops. 1t pre-
serves them from the thirst Of biaz-
ing sun by cultivating a dust blanket"
over the soil which they have moist
ened to the extent of their capacity.
The directions are: Pillow about The
middle OF June. Pillow six or seven
inches deep; some say twelve to four
lCChp Oub thIo 10 HCtCi Ny lhC
character of the SOIL This allows what
rainfall there may be to penetrate to
the subsoil. Subsequent and frequent
cultivation causes the formation of a
dust blanket" which prevents surface
evaporation. Crops derive their nour-
ishment from the moisture in the sub
soil. The latter serves the dry farmer
the same purposes that the reservoir
serves the irrigation farmer.
AS an example of crops grown under
dry farming methods, there are rec
ords for 1909 of 1872 bushels of 48
pound oats grown on land cultivated
and stored with such moisture as was
available, and In the succeeding year,
when there was no rainfall after Jnly
81, the yield on the same land was 81
bushels of oats per acre. Weighing 80
pounds per bushel.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-01-19
THE LITTLE WIDOW
A Mlghty Good Sort Of Neiqhbor to
Have.

"a little widow, a neighbor of mine,
persuaded me to try Grape-Nuts when
my stomach was so weak that it
would not retain food of any other
kind" writes a grateful woman, from
San Bernardino Co., Cal.
II had been i'll and confined to my
bed with fever and nervous prostra-
ton for three long months after the
birth Of my second boy. We were In
despair until the little widows advice
brought relief.
II liked Grape-Nuts food from the
beginning, and in an incredibly short
time 1T gave me such strength that
was able to leave my bed and enjoy
my three good meals a day In 2
months my weight increased from 95
to 113 pounds, my nerves had steadied
down and l felt ready for anything.
My neighbors were amazed to see me
gain so rapidly, and still more so
when they heard that Grape-Nuts
alone had brought the change.
MY 4-year-old boy had eczema very
bad last spring and lost his appetite
entirely, which made him cross and
peevish. put him on a diet of Grape
Nuts, which he relished at once. He
improved from the beginning. the &c
zema disappeared and now he is fat
and rosy, with delightfully."- soft, clear
skin. The Grape-Nuts diet did it. l will
willingly answer all inquiries. Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek.
Mich
Read the little book. "The Road to
Wellville," in pkgs. There's reason"
Ever read the above letter. new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine. true, and full of hzRAA
interest.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-01-19

The educational influences of the
mine demonstrations In this city. says
the Pittsburgh Post. are already re-
sulting In good. Birmingham. Ala. In
the midst of the southern coal fields,
is taking steps for an exhibition along
similar lines in that city. The de-
nand for greater safety In the mining
industry Is heard from all por-
lions OF the world. where the toll OF
death has been levied with appalling
regularity for years. 1t is believed
that the demonstrations here this
week will prove Of inestimable value
adding to the safety OF the industry
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-01-19

During recent years the growing
tendency toward surgical interference
to cure disease has been a subject of
unfavorabe comment both in and out
OF the medical profession. 1t has be-
come the general belief that many
practitioners are too ready to resort to
the knife. For this reason opinions OF
prominent surgeons. as expressed at
the congress recently held In Chicago.
commend themselves as evidence OF a
saner professional view These sur
geons announce that the reaction has
set in, and that the drift Is away from
operations and toward greater de-
pendence upon medicine. AS the Ideas
acquired at this congress will be I'M
pressed on the profession all over the
should be generally apparent. Let us
hope that surgeons will bear In mind
the advice of men eminent In their
profession, who protest against oper-
ations that are not absolutely neces-
sary. says the Chicago Daily Journal.
While the splendid achievements OF
modern surgery inspire admiration 1t
should not be forgotten that Its re-
sources are designed to be used only
when less radical treatment proves I'M
availing.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-01-19
Question for Question.

81 shall discharge our butler" said
Mr.. Cumrox
Whats the trouble?"
He doesn't show me proper defer
ence. When / am paying a man lib
orally, l consider it his duty to laugh
at my jokes"
And won't he?"
Il don't think he can. He's an Eng
lish butler. When in spirit of gem
tie and condescending badinage | said
to him, Hawkins, can you tell me
which came first, the chicken or the
egg? he said, Which did you order
first, sir?'"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-01-19

there are any mice in the closet the
bait will attract them, and just as
soon as the first moupe reaches the
center OF the paper he will drop into
the jar and the paper will fiy back to
place again, ready for the MT conner.
A trap arranged in the same manner
can be used for the capture OF field
and harvest mice, which make odd
and amusing pets. A barrel covered
with stiff brown paper can be used
for rats, but they will gnaw out unless
the barrel is partly filled with water.