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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-26
NEW JERSEYS THIRTY DAYS.

(From the New York World.
On the surface it appears to have
taken only month to revolutionize
the odiOus corporation laws of New
Jersey. The Wilson bills were intro.
duced on the Goth Of January. By
the signature Of the Governor they
became laws yesterday.
Yet this reform has been in prog
ress for more than generation.
First Of all came popular recognition
OF the outrageous system by means
OF which crafty lawyers had made
the state safe harbor for commercial
and industrial pirates. Then came
agitation, criticism, accusation. Then
came Democratic triumph. Then
came Woodrow Wilson. Then came
a L legislature instructed to cooper
ate with Woodrow Wilson.
To transfer New Jersey from the
head of the list of trust-ridden states
to the top of the column of the most
progressive states would have been
considered not long ago stupendous
undertaking, but in point Of the fact
it was easy It was easy because
the people moved It was easy be-
cause they had right leadership and
recognized it. 1t was easy because
they elected to office men pledged
to public instead OF private service.
The processes by which the state
which gives to the republic its Presi-
dent-elect has overcome thirty years
Of wrong and oppression in thirty
days cannot fail to be OF interest to
the nation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-26
MRS. HUFTALEN WRITES IL
w0R X H5s%

The Democrat Is in receipt of tn,
following letter from Mrs. Sarah Hui
talen, who was elected to the offic,
OF County Superintendent Of school
Of Page county: M
''Clarinda, Ia, 2.11-'13.,
4 Editors Democrat: @
1T becomes my beholden duty t,
ask you to change the address Of my
paper from Norwich, Iowa, to Clarin
da, Iowa, we having moved our good.
and chattels to this city one weel
ago.
I'VE are having wild winter ana
much sickness that such winters us
ually produce.
Il like my work very much anl
thus far have experienced no strange
feelings or fear In its performance
The duties of the office have changed
with the changing conditions and de
mands of the times from year to
year until the county superintendent
has not only come to fit into the edu-
cation interests Of commonwealth Oh
the people as concerns them, agri.
culturally, economically, commercial
~, and every other way that pertains
to- healthful growth mentally, physit
ally, socially and morally. love it
all.
1T was thus my privilege to Incl
dentally mother bunch OF twenty
eight young people who attended the
Short Course at Ames in January. l
was in hopes to have met Mr.. Rib
bic and an aggregation from Della
ware county. Maybe they will at
tend next year.
Page county had three corn-judgina.
teams and two cooking teams and
brought two trophies home. One,
the Kimball Dairy valued at $3.50.
and the other, the 'Shambaugh,' Of
which do not know the value.
Now, I must attend to office du-
Ties; so with kind regards to all old
time friends and neighbors I remain,
rs ever, truly,
SARAH G. HUFTALEN.'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-26
rHos. r. cAakEEk

ARCHITECT AND BUILDER SUPER
INTENDANT. 8. E. corner 8th and Mai
streets. Dubuque, Iowa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-26

property and reduce them on othel
j classes of property, the claim being
made that the farmers are not pay
inc their share of the taxes. In re
ply to this charge l will state tina,
in my judgment farm property .ls
paying a larger proportion Of the
revenues-both county and state
than any other class of property, fol-
the simple reason that farm property
cannot be covered up from the assess
ors, while it is a notorious fact that
a large percentage of practically al
other classes of property is hidden
| away from the assessor when he
makes his call It doubtless is true
that our tax laws need revision, but
| l wish to go on record as opposed to
| any measure that will place greater
| burden of taxation upon the agricul-
tural interests, as l verify believe
they are paying their share; and
hope this association will take a de-
termined stand against any such
measure
The House committee on Agricul-
ture has voted favorable for pass
age the bill requiring "stock rene
dy' companies to pay a license of
$1O0 per year, the same as stock
food companies.
Senator White has bill to amend
the law so that If A wants drainage
ditch across BIS land B will have to
pay for the digging through his farm.
The House passed the Presidential
Preferential Primary to bind district
delegates to the National conven-
ton by the statewide vote on the
head of the ticket. An effort to
have delegates controlled by the vote
Of the congressional district as a
unit failed by a small number of
votes. The Senate may put on this
am endment.
Senator Doran of Boone has Sc
cured from Minnesota figures to con-
trovert the claim of taxation theorists
that a permanent state tax commits
sion would equalize the assessments
of live stock values as between coun-
ties. According to the commissions
own report in Minnesota the valua-
lions of one-year old horses vary
101.4 per cent; two-year Odds, 1909
per cent; three-year ODDS, 1915 per
cent; stations, 1865 per cent; cat
tie, one year old, 50.3 per cent; two
year old, 70. per. cent; cows, 94.9
per cent; sheen 177.7 per cent; and
hogs, 1875 per cent.
Representative Klay had to recall
from the Senate his bill increasing
it had passed the House, because it
was discovered it is unconstitutional.
This is the second time the House
has recalled a bill they voted con-
trary to the constitution of the state.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-26
JOAQUIN MILLER.

'E8s IN his mountain cabin. near Sar
Francisco, Joaquin Miller, the poet
os the SierTas, died a4few days ago
He was q pioneer OF the far west, OF
4 the land where the mountains curve
their dark backs to the sun. and
where nature with her lips OF stone
speaks an inspiring language. Iy
" joaquin Miller saw in the great
white peaks props for the porch o.
heaven and In the broad. deep can
yons bedrooms for Darkness personi
fled. His poems smack OF his sur
roundings and are rugged, forcefu
and original productions. And he was
. kindly man, who contended tha'
They that love the world, own It.
ss According to the newspaper 5 re
porte, the body Of the dead poet was
crematet upon, a funeral pyre pre-
pared by himself. This can be readi.
w believed by anyone familiar with
his. writings. The heroine in his
Tale Of the Tai Alcalde" was beau
tifpl Indian maiden, who built her own
funeral pyre and told her lover what
ahe had done in these words:
..BShold this finished funeral pyre,
4 ALI ready for the form and fire,
Which these. my own hands. did pre-
pare 8 vi "; 81 II. & q.
For this last night; then lay me there.
! would not hide me from my God
Beneath the cold and sullen sod,
But, wrapped in fiery shining shroud,
Ascend to him a wreathing cloud"
And ere her, lover knew to stir or
start she plunged dagger into her
heart and fell into his arms and died.
And then her lover tells what he did:
81 laid her warm upon the pile,
And underneath the lisping oak
Il watched the columns of dark smoke
Embrace her sweet lips, with smile
tOf frenzied derceness. while there
$ came III
"A cleaning column OF red flame,
That grew q grander monument
Above her nameless noble mould
Than ever bronze or marble lent
To king or conqueror Of old.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-26
--a-
av 0nRta11ne0fa

The Experimenting advice" Of a
bookmaker TO colleague m distress
is related in Vanity Fair. The col
league had been paid s25 on a bet
by a certain captain who, in fit Of
Observation-Disclosures, paid him the same
amount again next day. What shall
I do about it," asked the bookmaker
Of his friend; and prompt came the
answer: Ask him for it again."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-26
softenlno Granite s,.b,.

It has been observed that, under
certain conditions which have not
been explained, granite will warp like
wood. A slab set in wall has been
under observation in Switzerland, and
q perceptible distortion has made it.
self apparent.-Harper's Weekly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-26

The Democrat is in receipt Of the
following letter from Mrs Sarah HUI
talen, who was elected to the office
Of County Superintendent Of schools
Of Page county:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-26
Common AfHiction,

A country otficer-elect, inflated by
favorable editorials during the cam
paign, is getting so unbearably swell
headed that his friends talk of the
paddle cure.-Emporia Gazette.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-26
DoRMAN BROS

DENTISTS Office on Franklin street
north Of the Globe hotel. Manchester,
Iowa. Dental Surgery In all it's branch
es. Make frequent visits to neighbor
ing towns. Always at office on Satur-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-26
GEO. q, LISTER

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. All collec
lions given ,-cnpt attention Real estate
loans and insurance Office City Hall
FLOCK Second flor
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-02-26
MANCHESTER MARBLE WORKS

Is prepared to furnish Granite and
Marble Monuments and Head SI.,nes Of
various designs. Have the county light
for Sipe's Patent Grave Cover: also
dealer In iron fences. We meet all COM
petition w. M. Mcintosh
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06
SETTING TABLE
TO DO HONOR TO
ST. valentine

~ oMEHOW or other, Cupid never
seems half SO busy as at st.
Al Valentines day. Then the little
god of love holds full sway. How
Cupid came to be connected with the
idea of st. Valentines day is rather
vague. There has been current be-
lief for ages that on the fourteenth of
February the birds choose their mates;
possibly that Is the origin OF the
idea.
'All the world loves lover" So
perhaps that Is the reason valentine
affairs are 30 popular. With little
expense one can decorate a table
for a valentine luncheon, or dinner,
which will call forth expressions Of
surprise and admiration.
Send your invitations on heart
shaped cards, OF postal card valen-
tines II 1t is to be a children's par
ty. buy a supply Of candy notices aid
hide them in different places about
the room, then allow 20 minutes for a
merry hunt. Award a prize, some
thing that Is in keeping with the
event, to the one who collects the
greatest number.
Another way to entertain tho young
sters is to have a large heart of pa
per with a small red heart in the
center. Blindfold each child in turn
and see who can pin a paper arrow
nearest the heart
A unique way to choose partners
for the supper is made By having an
immense heart Of cardboard covered
in red crepe paper. The girls take
turns in standing in front Of the
heart, while the boys march in front
of them to the music Of some lively
song. When the player stops sudden
ly the girl who Is framed In the heart
becomes the partner of the youth in
front Of her.
Red and white have always been the
acceptable colors for decorating a val
entine table, but latterly there has
been q strong indication towards pink.
Cuplds. hearts, bows and arrows, are
Ih0 AuOoS upPAOpAtoSo 0CCOAaSAOhb Ava
this holiday. All the world loves q
lover" 30 the more hearts and Cupids
that adorn the table, the prettier the
effect will me.
The table illustrated had two ruff
fies Of crepe paper gathered around
the edge Of the table as q soft back
ground for the drapery Of hearts cut
out Of red crepe paper in graduating
sizes: these hearts were strung on
red baby ribbon. The candle shades
were Of white and red hearts pasted
on. The nut boxes were in the form
OF hearts decorated with small card
board Cuplds. The place cards are
four inch hearts set in the, corner Of
q gIlded card. The favors are three
inch hearts Of white with q small
red heart in the center. These
hearts are fastened to q gilded
stock and finished with bow of red
ribbon or crepe paper.
The centerpiece is suspended from
the chandelier and 70 made Of three
fourteen Inch hearts tied tegetbsT With
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06
THE BANKS
OF CANADA

The closing Of the year 1919 has
brought out the usual bank statements
accompanied by the addresses Of the
Presidents and General Managers OF
these institutions. Their reading IL
interesting as they show in striking
manner the prosperity Of the country,
and deal with economic matters In Q
first hand way. Those who know any
thing Of Canadian banking methods
know the stability of these institu-
tons, and the high character Of the
men who are placed in charge. In
discussing the land situation the Pres
ident of the Union Bank Of Canada.
whose branches are to be found In all
parts of the Canadian West, said:-
"A good deal has been said about
speculation in land. The increase IN
land values has added enormously to
the assets of Western business. and
has to some extent formed basis for
extended credit, but this is not felt to
be q drawback when the value is real
and convertible. We consider that
business standing which is strength
ened and enhanced by property hold
ings is entitled to a reasonable en-
largement of credit for legitimate busi-
ness operations"
It will thus be seen that the banks
recognize the certain rise in the value
Of farm lands in Western Canada.
When the facts are known Of the won
derful producing qualities Of farm
lands in the Provinces Of Manitoba,
Saskatchewan and Alberta, 1t Is sim
pie to understand the liberal stand
taken by the banks.
Living not far from Lashburn, Sask.,
Is a farmer named Clarke who In 1912
secured q crop of Marquis Wheat,
yielding 76 bushels per acre. This
is spoken of as a record yield, and this
is doubtless true, but several cases
have been brought to notice where
yields almost as large have been pro-
duced, and in different parts OF the
country. During the past year there
have been reported many yields OF
from IS to As bushels of wheat to the
acre. Oats, too, were SUGGEST
full crop, and SO was the barley
crop. Wheat that would yield 40
bushels per acre. would bring on the
market zoe "a fair figure) per bushel.
q gross return Of $500 per acre. Al
low $1,000 per acre ian outside figure)
there would be balance Of $1,000 per
acre net profit. This figure should
satisfy anyone having land that cost
less than $4,000 per acre. Very mucnl
less return than this proves satiste,
tory to those holding lands In Iowa
and Illinois worth from $3.50 to $500
per acre.
The latest Government returns give
an approximate estimate Of four hum
dred thousand of an immigration to
Canada during 1912. OF this number
200, 900 will be from the United States.
Most of these are of the farming class
and It is not difficult to understand
why farming lands in Canada will adj
vance from ten to twenty per cent
within the next twelve months. There
fore investment In Western Canadian
lands ia not looked upon as being IN
the speculative class. Those fortunate
enough to secure free homesteads In
Canada will acquire in the intrinsic
value of the land alone the best pos
sible start for a splendid future. Ad-
vertisement.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

red baby ribbon. This forms sort
of Jack Horner bag, which can be
used to hold valentines or souven'
irs. Strings of smaller hearts hang
from the center. The large hearts
have an arrow pierced through them.
For the menu carry out the heart
idea" The sandwiches can be cut
heart shaped with a cookie cutter.
The salad can be decorated with
hearts cut out of picked beets. The
ice cream can be served heart shaped
and decorated with candy hearts. A
pretty cake has candy notices placed
all over the surface Of the cake be-
fore the icing is hard. Each one has
to read their metto aloud. Two rings
are baked in the cake. The parties re-
ceiving the rings are supposed to be
the next married.
Decorations well worth the enort.
and different from any other table,
had for its main decoration q char
lot placed in the center of the table.
This chariot is easily made Of card
board and covered with crepe paper.
or a little toy wagon can be used.
either gilded or covered with fringed
paper. The chariot Is trimmed either
with small roses or carnations. A
small doll Is dressed as CUPID with
sash and wings made Of crepe paper
of tulle, filtered with gold. The doll
stands in the center of the chariot
holding ribbons which are long enough
to reach to each plate, place card
decorated with small cardboard Gu.
plds holding a rose are attached to
each ribbon. A small strip Of paste
board is pasted to the back Of the
card to form an easel so the cards
stand up.
The favors are attractive nosegays
of artificial roses, with tiny hearts
hung among them. The rose idea can
be carried out further by hanging gar
lands Of artificial roses around the
table.
On the place cards write a COM
pliment for each person commencing
each word with the letter Of their
name, and let them find their places
In that way.
These ideas may help you to orig
mate others Of your own, possibly no
other festive occasion offers so many
ways to decorate and entertain In q
hearty" way.
MI Rovors ora ANAL nosaOava mr.
artificial hearts with small hearts hung
among them. A valentine design in
crepe paper is ru6ied around the Ia
BILE and finished with garlands Of arti-
fetal flowers. Candy Cupids are cas-
fly obtained at this season Of the
wear. The favors are small envelopes
containing hearts made Of silk or pa
per. Some hearts are large, while
some are small. Some are soft, and
some are hard. All kinds Of hearts
which are supposed to be the heart
fortune Of the recipient.
The decorations for a valentine ia
BILE can be made with little expense,
and as the work progresses you will
find yourself originating many unique
ideas. Every hostess aims to have
her affair just a little bit different
than previous ones, and when your
guests see the results Of your efforts
with ordinations of admiration. you
will feel amply repaid.
M mt he prudent IN, general and
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

II has been proved conclusively that
a yong woman can support life on
$3.50 q week 10 Philadelphia An
that now remains to be proved 10
that ifs Il worth supporting 1t tbst
AgEFp
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06
Demauouue.

William H. Maxwell, the superin-
tendent of New York's schools, said
the other day, apropos Of certain
demagogic proposals:
But the best definition Of dema-
gogue will always remain that Of q
little girl Of seven, who said:
ga demagogue Is a vessel contain
ing beer and other liquids
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

A Chicago school teacher set fire to
a pupils trousers by exploding
matches in his back pocket while
spanking him. Sounds suspiciously
like a schoolboy trick, though.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

A La Crosse hen swallowed $500
ruby. It would pay some interprisinS
butcher to purchase 1t, mix 1t with a
multitude of other hens. and auction
them OF.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

Painted eyes are the latest fad in
London. Years ago they were quite
the thing here. not as a fad. but as
a necessity. Eye artists are still to be
found where black eyes be.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

What is a cook WORTH" asks the
Louisville Courier-Journal. 1t de-
ponds on whether she is plentiful or
scarce.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

The latest novelty in dresses has
only two hooks. Cheers by the over
worked husbands, tempered with the
question as to how many buttons are
thrown in for good measure.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

A Philadelphia wants a divorce be-
cause his wife smokes ten cigars a
day. II he were a resident OF Pitts
burgh we could understand 1t better.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

An English aviator has been fined
for colliding with a COW. The COW
should have been fined for disorderly
conduct.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

Washington amateurs are to try out
a minstrel performance in the govern
ment hospital for the insane. Natty
stunt, that.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

Paris has produced a genius who
has invented a shoe that looks only
half its size. And the women shall call
him blessed
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

Nicholas Of Russia carries $5.OOo.-
900 in life insurance, but that doesn't
make him any more safe from the A.
tacks Of nihilists.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

"How TO treat an old man." 10 the
way one editor heads his advice. He
should include the cost OF the said
treating.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

From a cursory reading OF the crime
news one would hardly think that
there are only ten commandments TO
be broken.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

Chicago has a pair of bandits-the
man holds you up. and the woman
gees through your pockets. It's
safe bet she's married.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

China is to kill certain habituai
smokers Of opium and will fine others
with a maximum Of $4,000. This code
itself suggests the notions Of. q
smoker.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

Do not be prudent In, general and
cut loose to chosen ones. They may
be all your fancy paints them In roy
atty. but why Drsjpaicp thsw against
. third psrtyf
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

A Chicagoan swallowed his false
teeth. He need never again complain
that he ate his food without thor
oughly masticating 1t.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

The German army will employ skis
in maneuvers this winter. MT as
picturesque as aeroplanes, but much
more safe in case of fall.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

An eastern professor has discovered
red headed men seldom marry red
headed women. Probably each under
stands the temper of the other.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

The New York burglar who stole
10000 nickels from householder
must be a movie fan Of the worst
sort.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

These rare book swIndlers are going
to be rare birds.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

United States government will pro-
vide foot powder for the shoes OF SOL
diers. Watch the powder bills in
crease.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

Berlin claims a talking cat. Won
der what serenades It selects fol
nightly rendition?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

Under the newest ruling. some poets
are born. and some are educated at
West Point
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

A lot OF people do not recognize
opportunity when they meet 1t be-
cause they expect 1t to look like luck.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

As a popular pastime swimming ia
over for the present.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06
Almost Thrown Away.

"The fish / had from yesterday
wasn't fit to eat. was obliged to
give it to my servants!"-London
Opinion.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

Football did its best, but II plays o
sorry second to baseball In popularity.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

Feeding men on electricity seems q
shocking innovation. doesn't It?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-02-06

"Quack" is the title OF new COM
edy. Probably all about human geese.