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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Cause Of ..,vhIte Comb

3 cause OF Wnte Sosno.
white comb" In fowls Is caused by
decayed food, impure water and over.
.crowding in dark and filthy houses
There is a scurfy appearance to. the
comb, wattles, head and neck. with a
gradual loss Of feathers from the head
and neck. Treatment consists in re-
moving to clean quarters and giving
wholesome food. At night give a tea
spoonful ofcastor oil, after which add
daily a teaspoonful Of a good condition
powder to the soft food and anoint the
head and affected parts with vaseline.
The castor oil need only be given
once. sgsii n. t,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Z Corn Pudding.

The corn can be baked in the oven
with the potatoes and takes only a
little less time to cook To make this
pudding take one cup Of green corn.
one cup of milk. one egg and table
spoon Of melted butter. Bake in .
moderate oven half to three.quarters
OF an hour. g
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
TREATMENT OF BUTTER
Important Factor il Washing Is
Temperature of Water. II
Primitive Method Of Performing Task
With Hands 10 Highly Unsanltary
and Spells Both Grain and
Appearance. /,
(By r. RASMUSSEN

~ (By F. RASMUSSEN.) r. -
Only pure well or spring water
should be used for the washing Of
butter. II the fbuttermilk Is we'll
drained from the butter. one washing.
filling the churn at least as full OF
water as it was OF cream when churn-
ting was begun, is sufficient. II for
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Planting Trees.

"a. Too much care cannot be given the
operation of planting trees. No mat
ter how we'll the land is prepared, nor
what classes Of trees one has, If they
are not we'll planted the best results
will not be secured.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26

J - 1I'vss7 2 SSs'"'"' ' DER. Oou00 hluHey
Pills cured me Of that and the Kidney
Trouble. I take Dodd's Kidney Pills
now to keep from having Backache. I
am II years old and . farmer. You are
at liberty to publish this testimonial.
and you may use my picture In con-
nection with It." Correspond with Mr..
Smith about this wonderful remedy.
& Dodd's Kidney Pills. soc. per box at
your dealer or Dodd's Medicine Co..
Buffalo, N r. Write for Household
Hints. also music Of National Anthem
English and German words) and reci-
pes for dainty dishes. All 8 sent fres.
Adv. g, 4 2s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26

nonsense about Us practical, thrifty
people. can tell you that. AZ to
loaning you that money-well, i don't
know T. "a B Isl
You. must, or I shall lose every:
thing, !" declared Mercer. ~ 3t
Him." observed Brown again.
well. III help you out on one scondi,
y ton, y nv.
nat Is it," inquired Mercer.
eagerly.
Il don't propose to 80 into explana-
tons, but your daughter. Ethel, and
young Hairy Lane have been going .
good. deal together. 5s
Yes" nodded Mercer, what Of It r
'""Just this. Some people say they
are engaged and that they correspond.
You ought to know that the daughter
OF : man as poor as you are = no
match for the son OF the richest man
4 Id the district; Break 1t up. Keep
Ethel away at school, drift her out of
this silly idea. and I'll loan you the
money ss5 Y S n 81
It was Mercer who arose to his feet
now. He did 80 with q look on his
face that made his visitor cringe and
vince. q. E3i IS
We're not the Lane sort, Ell y he
said. his voice husky with emotion.
'.And suppose you think you are. I
understand you only too well. Henry
Brown. fou have plans for your own
daughter In that direction, Is that It?
And you ask me- to sell my child's
I happiness. No! / would as soon inter-
fere between two angels. Go your way,
Iwant nothing more to.do with, you"
Gentle Mrs. Mercer, coming into the
room q. few minutes later. found her
husband with bowed head looking
thoughtfnlly into the IRE. A
s5"Will, Mr.. Brown let you have the
money, husband I" she inquired anx-
lousy. n 81 a. III
mo, i demeaned myself asking for
IT,. ,sS sss5: 4 t;s mi
Il am 80 sorry. Dear! Dearl Why
does not Uncle silas at least answer
], my letter. wrote him how much we
needed help. He has always sent sis.
ter ana me hundred dollars It
Christmas, and ! hoped my letter
\ would move him. 4 ss, 81,
Don't worry. mother" said Mercer,
with anefkorti to look cheerful. Well
( get along some way. ~ s.s5!.s y. /. y
Uncle Silas was quite. an institution
with his two nieces. Mrs. Brown and
Mrs. Mercer. They had never seen
him, and he had forbidden all hiskin
to visit him. He was reputed wealthy,
: but an erratic hermit. He had not
replied to the letter. and Mercer felt
pretty we'll discouraged as he went
out into the yard to close UP the sta
I Bile. s &. S9
....Hello!' he exclaimed. as he came
ACROSS huddled figure sitting near
the corn crib. .sWh hats the trouble.
1 stranEer?" s3l.s .5! s
81 was wondering ifyoud give me q
oite to eat and bed in. your hay loft, = !
replied the stranger, a bent, decrepit
ooking old man. Il applied Sat the
: & n ifgtb
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Are All Children ] Llarsf

Every teacher knows that every
child il q liar. but he does not know
that savage man is also q liar. that
the two phases are comparable, and
that it Is merely the desire Of the
child, az, indeed, with the savage
man. to tell you something which will
please you, and to concoct the most
astonishing fabrications to satisfy that
desire. A teacher knowing this would
not brand the child as a liar and pun
ish II accordingly, but by careful CON
yersation cure the lying phases Of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
ae.n. nj Their Re. Il

To have beans at their best, enrich
the ground well with well-rotted ma
nure and plant a foot apart in rows,
and the plants four inches apart Sow
seed every two weeks to keep up the
supply.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Prices for Ducks.

In the east the lowest prices In the
duck market are from the first OF
July to the first of September: from
then on to November the price al
ways goes up from two to five cents
the pound
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26

child life. So. too. there are many
other phases, such as playing with
ire and the formation OF boy gangs.
hooliganism. etc. all. in fact, racial
traits From Childhood" by Fred
erick Davis.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Site for Hen House.

In selecting a site for hen house
remember that southern slope is
best as It furnishes the most sunshine.
There should be a windbreak on the
north and west, either other buildings
or trees. The ground should be slop-
ing SO that. water will not stand
around the houses or in the yards and
the soil should. If possible, be loose
with some sand and gravel so that it
will dry of quickly after a wetting.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26

lfrs., Winslow,sl Soothing Syrup for childrsn
teething, softsns the gums, reduces iuhanna-
hon. Allays pain.cufas wind collie. Sc bottls-AA
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
San Jose Scale.

I Trees that are badly infested with
the San Jose scale, appear as If they
had been busted With ashes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Past Argument.

z Brides are the most illogical OF
people.
How so?"
They are always ready to declare
that the bridegroom is better than
the best mar"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
oranoe Sauce,

Thicker one pint Of orange Juice
with one Tablespoonful Of cornstarch:
cook until transparent and sweeten to
suit. ss,3s &, Il ta
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
controI San lose Scala.

San Jose scale may be kept in con-
troll easily as any other pest of the
orchard by adopting proper spraying
methods.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
a GRATEFUL OLD MAN.

Mr.. w. D. Smith, Ethel, Ky, writes:
II have been using Dodd's Kidney Pills
for ten or twelve years and they have
done me = great deal OF good. I do
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26

The excellent health of the Italian
peasant Is due to his diet OF salads,
fresh vegetables, oil and macaroni,
with . minimum quantity of meat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26

PILES CURED IN TO Il DAYQ -.
| Yonr druggist Will refund moDoy II r EO QllJ1.
NENT falls 70 cure any caso OF Itching, Blind,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
treating, Dat Seed.

Treating CAT SEED.
If you had any smut on your oats
last year, better treat the seed grain
with formaline before seeding. The
cost is small and the treatment is eff
fectiye.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26

Silence 10 the college yell Of the
school Of experience.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
BARRi0TER BUILDING.
WHY INCUBATOR CHICKS DIE
Equally q - Good.

h sss.:ss! Equally as Good.
iA Sunday school teacher IN the mid
die west asked, all Of her pupils who
wished to 60 to heaven to- hold mp
their right hands. All did, but one
little girl. iS 81 ft.. rs "a Y
why, Mary said the teacher,
why don 7 yous hold mp your! hand to-
day, Just AZ you did last Sunday when
/ asked the Same question = 1
II know said Mary, but papa has
Just got tickets for Los Angeles.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26

LEWIS Single Binder straight &c cigar.
You pay loo for cigars not 20 good. Adv.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Coop for eroody Hens.

perched for two nights. she may be
considered cured. The coop will &C
commodate four or Ave hens without
crowding, and insures quick results.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26

Many . girl with soft voice pos
sesses 4 marble heart III q
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26

H 80 N = . % W. 4
not think l would be
alive today II It
were not for podd'o
Kidney Pills. I
strained my back |:
about forty years,
ago. which left It
very weak. I was
troubled with imam
nation OF the blAd.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26

Decreases Egg Production.
Hens will not lay when permitted
to run about the farm in the wet and
cold.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26

After q struggling man succeeds In;
marrying an heiress he gives UP the
struggle. .s,.. 1, 5.$
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26

The successful man g honored and
envied.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
PATENT IKF0RMAT TON BUREAU


Write for book saving yopnR. ehickI lAsDA = Il
names Of friends thAS use incu bAtorn and ~
book nee. Raisall RsnsAy Co., NAsknslLokla.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Proof Positive.

How did the new play got"
Like q breeze"
Then somebody raised the wind
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-18
PAVEMENT TANGO
IS s. F. s LATEST
Street Dances, Fathered by
Supervisors, to Make Debut
in Clement Tonight

The pavement tango will soon be
as famous as many another dance
which had It's birth in San Francisco
and, like the others. its birthplace
Will be the pleasure loving city of the
Golden Gate. Sponsored by the board
OF supervisors and encouraged by the
| city with municipal orchestras sup
plying the inspiration, the pavement
tango and street dancing will be made
a reality here tonight in Clement
street. when the holiday festival opens
there. Ii will be repeated Saturday
night at Mission and Twenty fifth
streets. and the biggest dance of all
will be held New Years eve in Grant
avenue.
Street dancing is to be made an in
stitution in San Francisco, like our
fogs, and coming with equal fire.
quency.
There is no doubt that the public
will eagerly avail itself of the oppor-
tunity TO take part in these street
dances" said Supervisor J. Emmett
Hayden, who suggested the pavement
dances. Since the dance halls were
closed on the Barbary Coast there
have been frequent assertions made
that there is lack of dancing places
These street dances, supervised by the
police, will fill this demand admir-
ably"
The plan of the supervisors is to
make San Francisco unique among
American cities for her outdoor life
and gayeties.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-18
market IS HEAVY
At THE CLOSING
After Early Gains, Favorites
Fall Back to Yesterdays
Closing Prices

NEW YORK. Dec. 1S.-Profession-
ais who experimental on the short
side on the strength Of the break
In Canadian Pacific to 212B found
they were not making much headway
and covered. Their purchases caused
complete recovery in Union Pacific
and American Telephone, and pulled
up other shares smartly.
Notwithstanding acute weakness of
individual stocks at the outset the
market, after opening slightly lower.
gradually developed strength, and
before noon gains were general. New
Haven. Reading and new York Gen.
tral rose a point.
The depression in Canadian Pacific
was attributed largely to selling here
by Berlin. Paris and London, due
largely to the collapse Of Russian Sc
curitfes abroad. Steadiness of the
market in the face of Canadian Pa
cifc's slump, which amounted to 5%
points. indicated that the list was
speculatively sold out and the bear
nents Of leading steelmanufacturer
failed to influence the market for
steel shares.
Bonds were easy.
feature of the early afternoon mar
ket. American Express broke 5 u to
95. the Lowest in nearly 80 years.
Extension of the rise invited some
profit taking, which was most effect
i've in Union Pacific, Amalgamated
and New Haven. eWakness of Read
ing As, which lost 1ssc to 11kc, at
tracted considerable attention, in view
IF the pronounced strength of the
stock.
The market closed heavy. It began
to show the effect of extensive selling
of Canadian Pacific, prices of the
favorites falling back to yesterdays
final figures. Canadian Pacific fell
6h in all to PIP and Reading As
dropped a point further to 90h.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-18
GRAIN QUOTATIONS

CHICAGO. Dec. ls-The leading futures
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-18
WHEAT IS EASIER !
ON CABLE NE WS
Lower Opening Followed by
Slight Reaction; Weather
Pulls Down Corn

CHICAGO. Dec. 1S.-Lower cables
the result of bearish crop figures from
this country and Of more favorable
weather in Argentina and Indiana.
made the wheat market today easy'
The opening. which was 1sc to &c
lower. was followed by slight re-
action.
Fine weather. promising a heavy
movement of the new crop, pulled
down corn. Prices started the same
as last night to 1s a. OF and con-
tinued to sag.
Most of the oats crowd were in
clined to work on the bear side,
First sales of provisions varied from
215 Q to 10c higher and later there was
an additional upturn.
Assertions by a crop expert that
only a positive calamity would pre-
vent a record yield of winter wheat
increased sentiment against the bulls.
The closing figures We're weak, 1G1Is
to 1h C net lower
Increasing stocks southwest led to
a further setback in corn. The close
was steady at a net decline ofw% to
4 QKc.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-18

Financial Summary

American stocks in London quiet and frregu-
lar. Canadian Pacific was the weak feature.
Senate agrees 10 vote on complete currency
bin Friday.
Bank OF England rate unchanged.
John A. Topping of the Republic Iron and
Steel company says the tarif reduction has in
tensihed business recession.
The Grand Trunk Pacific is to offer $40 000,-
600 ) per cent notes in London at 81.
postmaster General BurleSon In his annual
report urges government ownership of tele-
phones and telegraphs. The department shows
a surplus for the first time In 30 years.
Twelve industriais advanced 90. Twenty
active rails advanced .05
Rails. 102.25; industrials 75.7S
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-18
JUNIOR REPUBLIC
HEAD DISMISSED D
By Associated Press.


NEW YORK, Dec. IS.-Removal of
William r. George from active par
ticipation in the affairs Of the George
Junior Republic at Freeville N Y,
founded by him more than 10 years
ago, is recommended by the State
Board of Charities in a report made
public today.
More than so witnesses in six states
were examined with regard to
charges of loose living made against
George by three young women. for
mer members of the republic. These
charges dated back to 1904. The
testimony was unprintable.
The board adopted resolutions rec
ommending that no more girls be
received at the republic and that
those now there be speedily removed
to other institutions
OF Georges conduct the report says
in part:
''In view of certain confessions and
statements regarding his exercise OF
hypnotic influence on the citizens Of
the republic and his admissions Of
lapses of memory. his presence in the
institution is clearly undesirable
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-18
Record YuIetide Mail
Oh Liner Mongolia

The Pacific Mail liner Mongolia,
sailing at / O'Clock today, carries $50
passengers and the largest holiday
mail ever shipped from San Fran
cisco. OF the passengers $50 are In
the first cabin $50 of them booked
for Honolulu: 200 are Chinese and 100
Japanese. in the oriental steerage-
The steamer takes out full cargo OF
general freight. half Of which is cot
ton. The passengers include former
Governor George r. Carter of Hawaii.
#. W. Klebahn of Hackfelt & Co.,
Honolulu; Dr. w. C. Hobby. Francis
Gay and Obrey Robinson, all Of
Hawaii.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-18
pRooMHAII,s eRAIN CABLES

LIVERPOOL. Dec. 1S.-wheat opened With
moderate realizing and prices declined u and
later there was a further recession OF I'D, with
trading dull and the undertone easy. The
American government report, decline In
Buenos Aires. more favorable advces from In
dia and private advices received here Of con-
tinued favorable weather in Argentina served
to stimulate profit taking. At 1;30 the market
was dull, but incl!sed lower, and prices were
sd off from yesterdays finals.
Corn opened sd lower and later further de-
clined sd. The steady American cables were
Offset here by the forecast Of liberal Argentine
shipments this week the easier tone of spot
and freer Plate offers
IndIa-Arrivals this week are expected to be
about $4,000 bushels. and the forecast Is for NIL
for next week. The recent rain was bene-
fetal and further seeding in the Punjab for
wheat Is probable
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-18
FINANCIAL NOTES BY WIRE

Consols: Money III, on u account 71x.
on lilo. Rio Tintos 70ss unchanged
Bank of England rate unchanged London
market rather heavy but change Of i'm
portance. except sharp decline I'm Canadian
Pacific which, cables say, is the result OF
bearish operations.
To relieve the acute financial condition in
Mexico. Huerta will declare state bank notes
to be legal tender
Paris has become the weakest q interna-
tional stock markets. A silent panic seems
under way.
senate inquiry is expected to include the
investigation Of New Haven bank deals
The steel trade outlook Is improving
Many business organizations notify the inter-
state commerce commission that they will not
oppose freight rate increases
The Mexican railways are reporting appeal
ing to the government for aid In paying Jan
uary / interest obligations.
New York Central and Western Union sell
ex dividend Friday.
The Lehigh Valley will. in future, pay divi-
dends quarterly instead OF semiannually
London copper closed easy. Spot f64 5s on
los. Futures f64 5s, on Is 3d. Spelter f2l Is
3D. up 2s Cd.
The Iron Age quotes iron bars at Chicago at
ST. 10 and at Philadelphia at $1.22b per 100
pounds a reduction OF 81 per ton compared
with week ago. Iron Is quoted at reduc-
tion of from 25c to 75c in various districts.
London bar silver. 26 l1-16d. unchanged. New
York silver, 57Hsc.
The statement Is made IN authoritative
quarters that the Colorado and Southern will
be unable to make any payment the COM
/ mon stock this year.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-18
500, 900 N. Y. Fund
For Fair Becomes Law
Bv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
ALBANY. Dec. 1S.-All of the bills
passed at the recent session OF the
legislature now are laws. The gov
ernor signed the last of them. the
workmens compensation bill. last
night. Earlier he had signed the
various election bills providing for
direct primaries. the direct election
of United States senators, the Mas
sachusetts ballot and other general
election legislation.
The governor also signed bill pro-
viding for representation of the state
at the Panama Pacific exposition. A
100000 appi opriation went with this.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-18
UNION PACIFIC EARNINGS

In the year ended June 80. 1913. the
Union Pacific earned 1914 per cent for
It's S21b, ,b46,S00 common stock against
1887 per cent in the previous year.
There We're no issues of stocks or
bonds during the Year. The only
change in investment account was a
eral mortgage bonds OF the Chicago
and Alton. The profit and loss sur
plus as nf June 80. 1913, was S151, 153,-
GOO, against S194 ,224, 900 of the pre-
of a reserve of $5O,000,000 against
actual and possible depreciation of
securities owned and a reserve of
yl6,O2S,O00 for accrued depreciation
with interstate commerce commission
requirements.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-18
THE COTTON MARKET

NEW YORK, Dec. ls.-Liverpool due 2
others. Market opened steady at 3G4 higher
At 1915 p. market was quiet but steady,
net III G215 higher Spot good demand, un-
changed, at 7.1S. Sales 10000, including 5000
American
Estimated port receipts today $4,000, last
week AZ. 29s, last year 4S.s25. There were
rains yesterday In the lower Mississippi valley
and at southwestern points Unsettled weather
with probably local rains Is indicated for south
eastern states today and tomorrow: elsewhere
fair weather will prevail.
New York due to open 4G7 higher. Bearish
sentiment is still pronounced in most quarters
result Of current developments. New
England sends discouraging reports about the
cotton yarn business there.
Liverpool cotton closed quiet but steady. n
@11a lower on near and 1ag1 lower on dis
tant
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-18
AS TO FEDERAL OWNERSHIP

A dispatch to ]. c. Wilson & Co.
credits President Vail of the Ameri-
can Telephone company with the fol-
lowing statement in today's New
York Sun: This government owner
ship proposition is not worth serious
consideration. 1t is probably only
the case of a cabinet officer who has
ambitions. You know that other
masters general have advocated gov
ernment ownership. Mr.. Hitchcock
did. Until the question really be-
comes an administration measure
there is no necessity of considering
it seriously
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-18
Local Oil Quotations
SALES DECEMBER is
LoCAL SUGAR oUoTATIoNs

The WESTERN Sugar Refining company quotes
as follows. per bags OF 100 lbs: Western fine
granulated. 435c: fruit do. 4. soc. Gamers do.
4.55c; crystal domlnos, ID cartons S.s5c;
do 2 lb cartons, S.sac: monarch bar. 490c;
tablets in half bbls. 5.05c: do I'm % lbs boxes
530c; cubes. 4.sOc. monarch powdered 65c
xxx powdered. 4.65c; confectioners' A.
455c; beet granulated 600 Ib bags onIy)
3 S5c.
The California and Hawaiian Sugar Refining
company quotes as follows Granulated basis
455c; G. & H.. fine standard. A soc: coarse dry
granulated, 4.55c confectoners A. 455c:
berry. 4.o5c. powdered, 465c; cubes. 4S0c:
..Higrade' bar, 4.9oc: bricks Tin half bbls)
Bose; do In % Ib boxes, 5.30c: II. & q. crys'
tai dominos % ID cartons). s.35c; do ID car
tons, S-S5c: extra fine dry granulafed 600 III
bags only. 4.35c; extra C, 4.05c; golden O.
8. .95c; yellow D. 8 S5c.