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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30
HERS THE IDEAL . HUSBAND
Home Five Nights Week. md Car
rlss vvlfs's Photograph Whsrsvsr
~ He Goes.

Grand Junction. Colo.---The ideal
husband and the ideal wife, rs they
should be, have been discovered By.
the Rev. Mr.. Marshall Pennesfield Par
ter, an evangelist Of Chicago. The.
Rev. Mr.. Parter says he spent the
last three months visiting with more
than 100 families In different parts Of
the country in an endeavor to md the
ideal husband and wife. n
re ideal husband. according to the
Rev. Mr.. Parter. thinks of his wife
twice an hour when at work He
spends ave out OF seven nights each
week in his wife's company, Gs
He carries her picture in his watch
case. a }.5t En- i55
He kisses his wife when he leaves
for his office in the morning and at
noon and again when he returns from
work f5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30
SHAFTS OF FRANCE COSTLY
Government Completes inventory and
575# Valuation Of Many o. Ito F.
nous Monumsnts.

Paris.-AIl Americans who know
Paris will be interested In the result
of curious inventory just taken by
the French government The objects
inventoried were the national mont
ments Of France The actual cash
value Of each has been figured out. 80.
now. for the first time. 1t is possible
for the visitor to this country to real
ize. when he stands before the Louvre.
the Pantheon or the Elysee palace.
exactly what sum OF money It repre-
sents. N &
Many Of these figures are stupen-
sdous. Huge al they are they repre-
sent merely the brick and mortar
value Of each building and monument
'tas H." to quote the othcial report
there. were q question OF construct
ing them at the present day. without
taking into account the value of the
site" Nor. 1t might be added, Of the.
priceless value OF the contents OF the.
buildings. s3 :.ss .s
As a result Of this inventory. the
whole value Of the national monu-
ments-f from the Louvre itself to the
least valuable one in the ltst-the me.
mortal to Marshal Ney-is 1.795,2 46.-
49s francs, or roughly 1888, 800
The most valuable item In the list 10
not the Louvre, but the famous for.
NOR royal palace at Versailles. which.
- : building alone.sis worth over
5&144. 000. 900. SCI, Il
The Louvre and what Is left Of the
Tuileries represents. @56.s74.4oo and
the famous Paris opera house. @1O.-
! O00. 900. One could. 1t seems. rebuild
u the Pantheon for practically the same
figure, while the Luxembourg Is worth
81. 025. 900. and the Elysee palace. the
residence OF the president Of Paris, =.
spaltU $4,000.
Not 20 long ago : Frenchwoman
millionaire desired to buy the Arc de
5Triomphe. which Napoleon built to,
celebrate his victories. and under
which the Prussians marched Int
Paris. and to remove 1t on the ground
that It sinterfered with the view from
her bedroom window. She was In.
formed that the arch was not for sale.
Now It appears that the monument
would have cost her. @ it stands. 81
0o0. 900. ss /.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30

. - s : : ~ n ~
graceful folds from long shoulders,
but it also hangs over the girdle at
the waistline. Net is pihtucked, and
chiffon is laid in halfinch or quarter
inch tucks to emphasize this effect
OF fullness. and some OF the most
fetching blouses are Of white chiffon
tucked all the way across in evenly
spaced. quarter-inch tucks. Some
times I band of pastel colored ribbon
passes under the tucked chiffon and
over the net or lace camisole beneath,
the fringed ends Of the ribbon emery
ing at the front Of the blouse through
buttonholed slashes IN the chiffon,
where the ribbon is tied in q small.
soft bow. m 42 n
Sometimes when the blouse IL made
OF chiffon or other very sheer mate
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30
Corset sachsts.

"A very nice little accessory for the
brides trousseau would be a cluster Of
heart-shaped corset sachets. 53=
i; Make small heart-shaped sachets,
measuring two by one and .one-half
inches. Gilt safety pins are attached
to the top Of each heart, so that they
can easily be fastened In place. and to
the safety pins are tied varied lengths
Of narrow ribbons. The bunch Of
hearts are then fastened to q bouquet
Of ribbon rosebuds. Five sachets will
be enough to make q good looking
shower bouquet, but II desired more
could be added. /,
Odd bits Of satin and silk can be
used to make these l1tle sachets. A
dainty gift OF this sort could not help
but please the girl who ID preparing
her trousseau. $8sfS4A.t i
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30
HaImmina Party.

A bride-to-be Is going to give hem
ming party soon. She called her best
girl friends over the telephone and in
vited them to pass an afternoon on
her porch, and incidentally remarked:
Everybody is to bring her thimble.
The hostess will provide needles.
thread and hemming" In the mean
time she has bought material for her
kitchen towels, and the, girls will have
the privilege OF hemming them. and
each girl may put her own initials in
the corner il she chooses. This is
clever idea and one which the guests
win no doubt enjoy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30
etrina for Beads.

The bead necklets and longer chains
that are fascinating to make and wear
present difficulty in the matter Of
finding durable thread. II dental
floss is used the beads may be worn
without fear of q sudden break. It Ia
strong enough for even heavy Roman
pearls, and will Withstand the rough
edges of beads that have worn out
every other kind Of cord very quickly.
There are two kinds Of dental floss.
the wider and stronger being known
as ribbon floss"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30

husband. On their return to the cot
tage Mr.. Murphy took = sea. at the
dining table. FIN
There 10 no bread here" he said.
4 There must be. she replied: Il
put it on the table before going to,
meet you"
Looking outdoors they saw three
squirrels carrying the missing loaf Of
bread up q hillside in back Of the cot
tage. The squirrels have been known
to remove the cover from the boil
ar in which edibles are kept and get
away with two dozen doughnuts In
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30

JOES / new | ] HOUSE
Stone the Builders Rejected Be-
came the Foundation Of Struc-
tdre Of Comfort.
sDy FLORENCE LlLLiAN RENDER

There were two loyal hearts to
smile encouragingly after Walter Rose
and wish him an earnest God-speed
when he left Riverdale. Mercy Oar
row babe him adieu through swimming
eyes. but she had given him words Of
blissful cheer and comfort. Little Joe
Dockrill, cripple 40 he was, lifted him
self on his clutches and waved en-
scouraginely and hopefully. NH 81
on know what 10 best, dear" Wal-
3teTs flancee had told him. III YOU
think the prospects In the city are en-
.couraging, you should 60, there"
w 1T is only, for year, sweetheart
said Walter. You and your parents
are practically dependent on your mar.
ried sister. All i have Is the lot and
the old house, ready to fall down any
day. I could not think OF taking you
there Z.
LIT would be home with you, any
where. dear declared Mercy brayely.
Yes, but the old folks have . COM
Portable home. stuck to father from
= sense Of duty, because he was at
stached to the old place. II ! can get
enough ahead to put up even . small
cottage can always earn . comfort
able living. Look after little Joe. won't
you. Mercy! p added the stalwart hon
estfaced fellow. with Q fond glance at
the little cripple. Isl 81 1.5.s
Don't you fear" chirped in Joe
himself valiantly. ''Ill look after my
4 self. Why, you've fitted me out like =
prince. Uncle Walter. and I'm going 70
make you proud Of me. Ill help get
that house up you want 80 bad. I've
rot IN idea and I'm going to carry It
OUT #
Pretty patient Mercy went home
rather mournfully. Little; Joe returned
home, the honest tear drops in his
eyes, but whistling cheerily. for he had
some very hopeful ideas under that
bright, curly pate Of his. N .s5
Walter Rose wAs not Uncle Walter"
At all, although the little fellow called
him that Joe was . :waif, an orphan
city lad turned out of charitable in
at ifr,t iOn Exvh ON hoS had 0l1t UrOv,n the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30
aarrnl Cream.

Il One quarter pound Of butter. ono bay
leaf. three pounds sorrel. one lettuce.
one quart milk. one ounce -four.
squeeze Of lemon Juice. pepper and
salt to taste. Melt the butter In 2
stewpan. add one pound sorrel and let
tuce and bay Leaf, and simmer for AZ.
teen minutes. Next add the -four. the
remaining sorrel and the milk and
cook gently for two hours. Take from
the stove. pass through q fine sieve
and serve with crotons. Z,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30
Elrat Is Fjade.

4 When the slump starts, summoned
BY the voice Of Time, does ball play
.er drop back faster in his batting than
In his fielding?
In 1904 Hans Wagner batted .34e
and felded 1929; In. 1912 he batted 1923
and fielded 1862.
In 1904 Nap Lajoie batted 1871 and
.felded 1871 in 1912 he batted 1868
and fielded 1853. ,855
4, In the eight years interval Wagner
lost 30 points in batting and gained
81 in fielding. Lajoie lost IS points
in batting and gained z28 In fielding.
The answer from this appears to
be that the wick OF the batting lamp
sputters flrst, while the fielding orb
grows In candle power.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30

an ever-unfnished task and burden to
them. And more than that, they had
gained little from their early morning
chat and idling. The camp never really
woke up until the middle OF the morn
ing. The talk at breakfast and Just
after it was not inspiring.
The method OF this girl might be
practiced by anyone away for the sum
mer. to the Improvement Of health. ap-
pearance and state Of mind.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30
TRUTH ABOUT 4. jPEAT'RlARcHs
Scientific Analysis Has Reduesd the
Number Of Their Years on Earth
Fl 20 4 Reasonable Point.

$ How old was Methuselah7 Nine
hundred and sixty-one years 10 the age
which. from our earliest youth. we
have been accustomed to assign the
patriarch. Scientific research abroad,
however, has reduced these imposing
figures to 78N years
The experts point out that there
has always existed q certain amount
OF doubt, even among orthodox be-
levers, In the literal truth Of the Bible
concerning the great age to which the
patriarchs attained. Many theories
have been evolved to reduce the bibli.
cal records Of this kind to something
near the allotted span Of man. Ss.
1t has been surmised that. In the
earliest times, the monther-the Pc
Rod Of q moon cycle-was called .
year. Thus, Adams $50 years Of life.
calculating aiyear at ,29h days. the
length of a lunar month. works out to
75A years. After the month year
there would appear to have come =
fiye-month year. the limit Of 1--WE BE-
Ing derived from the fingers on one
hand, it being remembered that prim.
tive peoples always used the fingers
for purposes Of calculation. Then
came the 12.month year, 5ss3
Ground for this rearrangement =
alleged to be given in the psalmist's
limit OF life of thseeScore and ten
years. Furthermore. It 10 maintained
that, between the times Of Noah and
OF David, no such extraordinary
change could have taken place 40 to
reduce the life Of man by eleven
twelfths. On the ave-month-year ba-
sis Abraham's ITS years shrink to "a
and Isaac's 1870 to ~. III 81
It may be. 1t I ID also pointed out.
that there interviewed 9 six-month year.
discovered by Jacob while watching
Laban's focks. Thus Jacobs lat
years work out at about 73, The IL
month year began with the Egyptians.
who saw that complete period was
made up OF the two years" in one Of
which the days were longer than the
nights, and In the other Of which the
nights were longer than the days.
1t is q curious fact that the Chris
tians and the Jewish years will not
forever be separated, for, In due
course OF time. Rosh Hashona will fall
at Christmas time and then catch up
the Christian year. This, however,
will not occur for; 81, 900 years.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30
on Cooking Potatoes.

There are two simple ways OF max
ing potatoes taste twice - good. The
drst 10 to add . little sugar TO the va
ter in which they are boiled. This
5imparts an appetising flavor. The sec
ond 10: to grease the potatoes intended
for baking before they are placed In
the oven. Ham fat or bacon are ex-
.cellent for this purpose. though olive
oil could be used also. The grease
keeps the skin from baking too hard
and the absorption gives . delicious
taste to the potato when done.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30

perintendent NJ. L. Britain can occa-
sionally be heard the strains Of two
old wartime melodies.
The orchestra Is a small music box,
scarcely larger than the palm Of ones
hand. 1t was bought In Geneva, Swift.
srland, more than sixty years ago. by
Mr.. Brittain's grandfather, and Is no
table for having been carried through
the Civil war by his father, DR. ]. M.
Britain. who was lieutenant.
The school superintendent has had
Che little instrument repaired after
many years Of disuse, and 1t now plays
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30
MUCH TROUBLE in WINsTED
Gang Of Robbsr Squirrels LII Boiler
Cover and Gorge Themselves on
DouaN nuts.

winsted, Conn. Rockfern. the sum
mer home at Highland Lake Of Louis
B. Murphy. jewelry merchant, Is over
run with red squirrels, and dozen or
more box traps are to be set to catch
them. One evening Mrs. Murphy.
after placing edibles on the table.
started out on the lake to meet her
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30
Mannlsh Models.

The classical tailormade will stin
be the plain skirt, and this will de-
pend on the cut for its style. The
coat Of a new model il very like \
mans morning coat in shape and has
a fancy white waistcoat. A band OF
white shows slightly under the coat
sleeve cuff, resembling the effect Gre
ated by a mans shirt cuff.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30
Fudne Frostlnu.

One and onehalf tablespoons Of
butter, one-half cup Of unsweetened
cocoa, TX cup confectioner's sugar,
pinch Of salt, one-fourth cup Of milk.
one-half cup chopped walnuts. one
half teaspoon vanilla. Heat to boiling,
point. Boil about eight minutes; re-
move from stove. add to vanilla and
heat till creamy. Pour over cake to.
depth of one-Quarter inch.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30
MUSIC BOX WAS THRU WAR
Confederate Lieutenant Always Had
IL With Hlm--Has Two Tunes
Left In II.

Atlanta.-Music In the state capitol
may have been rather an unusual oc-
currence at one time. but such Is not
the case any longer.
1t Is true that 1t cannot be heard
throughout the wide, roomy corridors.
but in the offices Of State School Su-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30

around to see Mercy. She had no time
70 visit him. for she had to slave hard
70 please her narrow-minded. com.
planning sister. Joe was 80 CHEEKY and
courageous that he Frightened up her
spirits considerably, despite the fact
that her lover did not write the most
hopeful letters in the world.
& With the end Of the year Walter
Rose wrote that he had not done az
we'll in the city 40 he had anticipated.
He was houesick. however, and was
coming back to Riverdale, to be
among friends, even II he had to work
little harder and wait . little longer
Tor that new house "a N; 355
Walter was puzzled at the gaiety and
suppressed excitement OF little Joe
az the latter met him at the depot with
old Dobbin and the wagon. The AMI:
NAL looked we'll kept, the vehicle was
freshly painted. Walter sighed g they
came In sight Of the old house. Il was
discouraging Homecoming.
81 had hoped when Il came back
here" he told his companion, that =
would surely have earned and saved
enough to provide = neat home nest
for Mercy and the old folks Instead
OF that l have less than $500, . mere
beginning. Why. what's that r.
Well might Walter stare rne olo
place looked like q lumber yard. Piled
UP symetrically were old boards, laths.
shingles, rubble stone and dimension
stone sufficient to lay pretentio1utis
foundation, and heap after heap OF
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30

single night. The family's meat bill
has almost doubled since they ar
rived at the resort because Of thefts
committed by the squirrels. Last SEA-
son the cottage owner had the same
trouble. and got cat to keep the
squirrels away. but one night rae
coon came along and dined on the
cat fEt Il SIS = 3S y Ifsas5& fss=ai
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30
Radsh salad.

i "A good radish salad calls for three
punches of sound. red radishes. Put
them in cold water in refrigerator for
an hour. Ten minutes before serving
them wipe them dry and cut them in.
flne slices. Slice also two small on.
ions. Put them in layers in "a salad
bowl with minced parsley and dress
them with oil and vinegar. Chicago
Journal. 5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30

An Irishman. being asked by his
angry master what he did to the dog
every day to make him cry out az II
cruelty treated, replied: Cruelty
trait him, yer honor? Not I! never
could hurt poor dumb crathur in
me loife; but yer honor babe me cut
his tail. and SO only cut . little bit
on every day, to make 1t more easy
for him"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30

At the Left--White marquisette, or
.voiie. with black velvet girdle en-
broidered in cherries; deep square
collar effect OF tulle with. band Of
lace around 1t and Joined on shoulders
with close-set buttons In cherry color.
At the Right-A little Dtrectoire dress
with skirt of plated wolfe and very
short bolero embroidered in bright col.
nFn tF4 tt5f% s. et
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30

age limit, wandered to Riverdale and
run down by an automobile and Grip
pied for life. For two months the
homeless little fellow was kept IN the
4 hospital. Then he was again turned
adrift. his sole assets pair Of
crutches. 'sls & u. 3. h;
II was ender.hearted Mercy. true to
name and nature, who took him In.
hut her sister resented the intrusion.
Then Mercy spoke to Walter about
4 the friendless outcast Walter took
/ him to the old house. His father was
very old and feeble. He needed con-
slant attention, and took : great fancy
4 to the bright. jolly little stranger.
asS Joe was 80 CHEEKY. 90 accommodat-
Ing, 90 handy, despite his crippled con
] 1ition, that within . month Walter felt
that he had secured . treasure. Little
4 Joe made the long evenings lively. He
was faithful attendant upon aged
sMr. Rose, and nearly the last smile
upon the lips Of the old man was for
! the lad who had 30 frightened his
snnal hours on earth. = 555s5
Joe had taken great interest In
Z the plans Walter had drawn for the
new house. When the latter decided
to 80 to the city, he wanted to ar
range for the care OF his little charge
with . neighbor. Z \ H
No, Uncle Walter; no. positively!"
asserted Joe. i've planned it all out.
i Let me stay here, only leave old Dob
bin and the wagon. can't do much
real work, but I can drive, and I'll pick
up enough odd Jobs about town to keep
me comfortably and sometimes to put
aside for that famous new house you're
going to build. See II don't! y.
Walter agreed to this but with some
reluctancy and misgivings as he looked
4 at the thin, wistful face and crippled
condition of his charge. And now Joe
was the only occupant Of the lonely old
house that shook dangerously when
\ the wind blew hard, and only q portion
of which was at all habitable.
.'I'm going to set up light house
keeping in the dining room and move
my cot there" planned Joe. Just az
soon as / get 1t nxed just as I want it
then for the plans Of the new house"
Daytimes after Joe drove down to-
the depot and waited around for .
chance to haul q trunk or carry q va
! lise or package in the old wagon. He
\ had to have help with the heavier
freight, but then, his charges were
light. At the end of . month jos. had
+ enough ready cagh to provide for his
limited living needs. Then he started
4 IN on what he called his grand idea"
He spent several evenings going
over the plans for the new house. He
measured and calculated. With the
/ aid OF builders book .he had picked
up, Joe was able to figure out Just
what kind and how much OF lumber,
brick, stone and the like was needed.
He even got 80 far as to- actually es.
innate the number OF nails in the an
ticipated construction! io, s! S
Every week he wrote to Walter in
the city. Three times q week he drove
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30
RETIREMENT OF. ANCIENT JON
Cavalry Horse Who Has Served IS
Years In Four Regiments Gets
Life Vacation.

Leavenworth. Kas.-Old Jon. the
favorite cavalry horse at Fort Leaven.
worth, after serving rs years. has,
been retired to the forts reservation.
to the regret Of al officers. The ami
NAL has served in the Fourth. Sixth.
Ninth and Fourteenth cavalrS. Capt.
w. T. Johnston Of the Fifteenth cav
airy issued orders prohibiting anyone
from riding. driving or in any way
molesting old Jon in his well-earned
retirement from active service.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30
6raIxed Beef.

Cut the meat in pieces about three
inches square, placing them In the
spider: then slice up three carrots,
three parsnips and four onions on.
top OF the meat. cover all with wa
ter and cook three hours in the oven.
stirring often. q y$t
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30
cred the tent Of

as it did when It cheered the tent Of
the young lieutenant.
It knows but two tunes, both mel
odies Of the old days. THE Glad Song
Of Triumph" and Eve Never Mention
Her"
The little box OF music is priced
very highly by Mr.. Britain.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30
To Cover the cIa.. Door.

II you have tired of the white cur
tain at the front door, cover the glass
with a paper covering that can be
pasted to the glass, and which reflects
the same lights as genuine glass
door. Deep ruby, green and yellow pa-
pers are best for the purpose.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30
IL You're Fond Of Taups.

@ II coming DacK. 5S5 & ~ i 4
Quite enthusiastically. 5s5i &
1t has never really disappeared.
But the handsomest fall frocksI
show it.
I'll So there h sort Of rejuvenation
in this artistic shade.
Most persons like it because It COM
bines 80 well with other colors.
Some Of us grew q bit tired Of 90
much Of 1t, but we will welcome It
now.
In Paris 1t has had remarkably long
life and pushes, mattasse and pluts
In 1t will be the rage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30
succsssful Method.

Diogenes, at length convinced OF the
uselessness Of his lantern, went on his
search without It. He returned trium-
plant. s5yt 4 4 Isl
Eureka" he shouted. II have found
honest men by the score!
How" questioned his cynic COM
panions, sr
81 "By direct inquiry" answered the
great philosopher.--Judge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30
coIored Best.

White paper Is not as good as blue
or brown for wrapping up things that
are to be put away for long while.
40 the chloride Of lime in the paper
VIII fade fabrics.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30
wilia Body to Science.

Philadelphia. Pa.The win OF Miss
Lucy Hunter Bird. the wealthy Wash
ington society woman. fled for pro-
bate here. instructed that her body;
be given to the medical profession for
the use OF science. fs!9
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-30

Havs a Purpose In Life.
Empty hours, empty hands. empty
companions. empty words empty
hearts draw in evil spirits. as vac.
.uum draws in air.-William Arnot.