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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10
TIME a MATTER OF MOMENT
Something Poultry Dealer Hads Per
ISL osttsn 20 Explain 70 HE Very
Much Dlsappolntsd Patron.

Mrs.. Timkins Of East Orange had
bought six hena from poultry
dealer In Plainnsld. III 4
Didn't you tell me that you got q
many - ten and twelve eggs day
from thsm?'' asked Mrs.. Timkins .
few weeks later. 5sj FL s5
That's what told you : said the
sPlainneld man.
I've had those chickens several
weeks now and I never got more than
four eggs In any one day. How do you
account for that?" lsi{
Well. I don't know. z said the guile
lful dealer. unless It's because you
look too often. II you would look only
once every three days. you would
probably get 40 many az ten or twelve
eggs in single day, just % ! did
New York Evening Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10

afraid OF her companion now. Ferris
had Released the rsins entirely, and
the horse, startled by the sudden
sound. kicked up Its heels and darted
wildly down the mountain road. On
one side Of them rose the heights, on
the other was deep canyon-like de-
clevity. along the edge of which tht
wheels were revolving. The depthS
seemed rushing, up to meet them. II
the horse stumbled they would be
precipitated downward upon the rocks
among the gurgling rivulet below.
Hold him!" cried the girl, and then.
to her amazement. she saw that Fer
sris was clinging, panic-stricken. to the
side Of the carriage. His face was
white AZ chalk and his hands too
nerveless to grasp the reins. On they
dashed until the horse SHE'D at a rock
which projected at Z bend in the road.
and then .#s5
The animal was pulled back upon
its launches. John Shaw stood in the
way. He was clinging with one
strong hand to the horses bride,
while with the other he patted the.
frightened creatures neck. When at
last it stood. quivering but motionless,
Shaw turned to Lily.
II didn't know It was you," he said,
and his face was as white as Ferris.
III l had known might have lost my
presence of mind. was walking up.
from the station and I heard somebody
Scream" II NJ RS
He lifted her from her seat and set
her down. She lay for moment In
his arms, half conscious, and 1t was
not until she felt her. feet upon firm
ground that she entirely realized what
had occurred, Then her face went
red with embarrassment and shame. "a
Ferris descended from, the vehicle
and came toward her, wearing fool
ish smile. 5#
"Th-that was q n.near scrape, wasn't
it," he stammered.s ID
n All the starch seemed to have gone
out Of him. By the side Of John he
looked a pitiful. almost contemplate
figure. 81. 81 II
II won't detain you now" said John.
rather coldly, lifting his hat. per:
haps, though, your friend would like
me to take the carriage back to the
stables 4 "a III, Il
No" said Lily. clinging to him.
Take me back. John. have been q
little fool, and I am very much
ashamed. want to tell you. and ask
you to forgive me. John. ri
Copyright, 1913 by W. q. Chapman.)
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10

The quality oe Western Canaan
wheat 10 ssdt,sxsryMhsre.3 y*S5, /.
The latest census returns show that
in the Province of Manitoba. which
stands out - one Of great wealth and
wonderful opportunity. the land area
under wheat Increased from 1,o65. 800
acres in 1900 to 3.7s0. All acres in 1910.
being IN increase Of 40.48 per cent. In
the decade. The wheat area Of 1911
ID greate- than that OF 1910 by 334, 4SI5
acres. There are increases IN the area
Of production Of al cereals for 1910
over 1900. excepting peas and mixed
grains. b 81 5. rs: va,
Z OF cereals grown in 1910 the largest
gross monetary return per acre was
given by peas with $10.b1. followed By
beans with 1851. fall wheat with.
1857, corn for husking with S12.63.
max @11.15. buckwheat 31l.06. spring
wheat $1O.34. The smallest returns
were obtained from oats, rye and bar.
ley in the order named. 4, S
The average value per farm holding
Of field crops vegetables and fruit.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10

working man cannot afford to pay the
admission. ranging from Is cents to
$3.50. The Americans seem to have
sensed this craving for amusement of
this class and are catering to the
common people with: popular prices-
On the whole, admission to ''mov-
les" In the big German cities 10 high
or, than in the United States. Nickel
shows are rare. The price does not
fall much below II cents. In Ber-
lin children under ten are prohibited
from seeing only such movies -
are expressly approved by the police
censors for children. Under no cir
,cumstances may children remain after
nine o'clock ut night.
Fond a. the Germans are Of good
music. there II hardly grand opera
house in the empire that pays rum
ming expenses.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10
Who Am IT,

Last year l did not want to Elm.
sbarass my best girl to make her pro
pose to me, 80 asked her to be my
wife, and she said: Il would rather
bs excused" and like an idiot ex-
cused her. But I got even with the
girl. married her mother. Then my
father married the girl. Now. I don't
know who am. 95 II
When Il married the girls mother.
the girl became my daughter. and
when my father married my daughter
he 10 my son. When my father mar.
,ried my daughter she was my moth
'er. II my father 10 my son, and my
daughter II my mother, who in thun-
der am I? Ny mothers mother
(which 10 my wife) must be my grand:
mother. and I being my grandmothsrs
husband, am my own grandfather
National Monthly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10

expected that when the money bags
were frightened that this would be the
case. The fact 10 that money could
mot keep pace with the development
natural to demands Of 400. 900 new peo.
pie year. Towns and cities had to
be built to take care Of the country
and capital had not made sumeient
preparation. ss.sf
But the crop Of 1913 win restore
conditions to q normal state. and the
natural ind reasonable development
will continue. 81 81
Owing to . vet fall In 1919. and .
heavy snowfall during the past winter
lthere5was . large area which It was
dimcult to seed ut the usual time the
past spring. Therefore g general
thing seeding was later than usual. A
trip through the country IN the early
part Of August showed that this was
no drawback. Wheat that had been
seeded In Nays,wss already aripening.
and had : stand fully e good o any
country had ever produced: the heads
wers large and the prospects, were OF
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10
BEAT YOUNG AsToR in LOVE
Morgan Belmont Will Wed Margaret
Andrews, II 10 Said, In So
h, cIal Circles.

y New York.-vincent Astor. who fell
heir to $4,000, 900, has been beaten
in love by Morgan Belmont. son OF
August Belmont. The possibility OF
an early announcement OF the engage
ment Of young Belmont and Miss Mar.
saret Andrews, daughter Of Paul An.
drews Of Newport. is being discussed
by society gossips. They are seen
together frequently yachting and
motoring 10 well 40 at dances.
Astor 10 reported to have been =
suitor of Miss Andrews. Before his
departure for Europe last year, It was
remored that his engagement to Miss
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10
'IIH|E||: CROPS J !. IN I
WESTERN Y / ! !: ( CANADA Al 1 } 4
Optimism Throughout the Prov
inces OF Manitoba Sas-
katcheWans and Alberta.

4 During tho present summer . mum
Der Of important delegations have Wis
tied the Canadian West for the pur
pose Of securing information e tc
the crop conditions and the conditions
Of business generally. For some
months the financial stress was fel,
throughout the Provinces Of Manitoba
Saskatchewan. Alberta and British Co
lumbia as well a. In other portions Of
the country. With development tax
ing place there, such - has never
before been known. It was to be
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10

Gently. Miss Elizabeth Kenealy. If
teen. Is creating = sensation at the
school because of her wonderful sue
cess in raising flowers and vegetables.
In MILDLY blouse and dark skirt. Miss
Elizabeth works In her gardens. ono
at home and the other ut school. pro
during daisies three times the size Of
the ordinary flowers. and beets that
make the average vegetable look like
radishes in size. Elizabeth 10 striving
hard to master the sounds Of the Eng.
ush language and ID making unusual
progress. but she finds the language
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10
vlneauar on Roast

When you put your roast in the oven
put q small dish OF vinegar In also. It
will not only keep your meat from
burning, but will make 1t much more
tender than it would otherwise be, i'm
proving the flavor ~ well. A table
spoonful Of vinegar put in . flve-pound
roast will make the meat more tender
ana palatable.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10
DEAF GIRL is a GARDENER
Teachers In California School
by Wonderful Work.

Los Angeles, Cal-Twenty-ssven
deaf and dumb girls and boys. rang.
ing from ten to seventeen. are being
taught to speak. read, write stories,
sew, make biscuits, solve arithmetic
problems. spell and garden at the si1-
teenth street school here. where an e.
hibition of their work was held 70
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10

forefathers, and in order to prevent
this they have converted former
josshouse INTO schoolroom. which
will be placed in charge Of = compe-
tent instructor. who will arrive from
San Fransico within the next few
days.
It 10 expected that the school will be
attended by at least 80 children be,
tween the ages of four and twelve
years.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10
To Learn Parents' Tongue.

Astoria, Ore.-While eager that their
children shall master the English
language and all that is to be learned
in the English schools, the local
Chinese do not care to have their chill
dren grow. up totally ignorant of the
language, history and folklore Of their
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10
TO Darn Table Linen.

Stretch the article smooth and
tight In embroidery hoops. Remove
the presser foot fronx the sewing ms
chine, loosen the tension. slip the
hoops under the needle and without
turning the hoops sew back and forth
until the hole 10 neatly filled Then
turn the hoops and proceed In the
Same manner across the stitching al
ready put in. The result il very grat-
flying.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10
looking forward to having picture
palace on the spot
seleoe, Pursu.s Criminal.

Ultraviolet rays used while photo,
graphing forged check are said to
render detection absolutely certain.
The forger uses q chemical ink eraser
to remove some portion of the writing,
but even though this be done 80 skill
fully as to defy detection, under .
high-power magnifying glass the rays
reveal in the photograph heavy
smudge where the erasure occurred.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10
PrInce. TO Have "Movlee.r

Princes TO Have "Movies."
A cinematograph theater Is to be in
stalled at Buckingham palace for the
benefit of the younger members of the
kings family and their friends. The
primary reason for this decision IN
that the king and queen regard cine
matograph entertainments Of high ed
ucationa1 value. A small salon has
been set apart for the purpose, and
the canvas will be comparatively
small, but the apparatus will. OF
course, be Of the best description. and
the juniors Of the family are keenly
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10

Andrews would be announced follow
ing her debut At Newport he gave
almost exclusive attention to Miss
Andrews. Now, however, his place
seems to be taken by Belmont.
Miss Andrews is eighteen years. old
and was known as the daintiest OF
hast seasons debutantes. She i'm.
personated Elsie Janis at the Mother
Goose ball" given recently by Mrs.
Stuyvesant Fish.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10
70 Remove staIn, From Wood. 4

To Remove Stains From Wood.
Whenever polished tables become
stained. either by hot dishes or wet
flower vases. remove the marks in the
following manner. Rub the stained
parts we'll with . rag dipped in lin
seed oil, then hold . hot iron two or
three inches from the table and you
will ind the stains disappear very
quickly. u
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10

saw you looking unhappy over : letter
Il and I hoped 1t was nothing unpleas.
/ ant. !" ~; ;s533s 4
oh. no" said Lily with : sigh, put
1 ting away the letter In her has.
Then how about our driver" vol
unteered Ferris. Have you ever bssn
round Blue mountain? They say the
scenery there Il splendid. 4 and the
/ fresh air win do you good. Now II
We were to leave here about three.
y and
I'm afraid I can't 60. Mr.. Ferris" "
i said Lily. I'm expecting = friend
! mean my She broke on In con-
fusion. ~ 5.t,E
Ferris smiled understandingly. He
\ had no desire of marrying her; It was
only weekend irritation: but Lily
could not know the ways of wssk-ends
/ g smart hotels. She thought Ferris
next words rang true. S5
1T will be . tragedy to me. II you
won't come" he said. pressing her
hand ever 20 gently. you have made
me MORALLY Jealous Of your friend
"Oh, he's 10 slow" Lily burst out
petulantly. She sprang to her feet
''I'll come, " she said. and ran into the
house.
four. He would arrive to discover that
Lily was away. Well. she did not
care. It would be q lesson to him.
Why could he not act like Ferris. with
courtly Difference, and dress like Fer
Fds, whose clothes were Of ultra-fash-
ionable cut and style? She was very
angry with John.
She might have felt differently had
she seen the wink which Ferris sent
ut his friends as he ordered the car.
$riage for that afternoon.
At three o'clock promptly she en-
tered the carriage. The drive was
splendid. The horse could hardly be
restrained. and the fresh breeze. blow
{. ing into their faces, made both hilari-
GUS. AS they ascended the mountain
road Ferris leaned toward her.
I'm MORALLY jealous of that sweet
heart Of yours" he said. who IL
he7"
Hes a clergyman" answered Lily.
Ferris burst into roar OF laughter.
"A clergyman. Ho. ho!" he roared.
Then there wouldn't be any harm, In
this!"
He drew her to him and kissed her.
1 It was not the frst time that the girl
had been kissed. even excepting John,
/ but there was something In the young
mans demeanor that scored her.
Please don't" she begged, ~ he
showed every sign Of repeating the
4 act. That isn't honorable" &
why isn't it honorable?" asked Fer.
ris, letting the horse gallop on with
loose reins. The summit Of the peak
had now been reached; and far below
them they could see the hotel. perched
upon q bluR overhanging the little sta
ton, in which . train was standing.
Johns train" thought Lily.
why LINT 1t honorable?" demand,
cd Ferris again, and suddenly caught
her in his arms. "A Clergyman isn't q
man: he's sort Of mongrel."
Lily screamed-she was really
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10
INCONSISTENCIES
Scotchman Harnessed Mice and
Made Them Spin. 15..
Profits Wsre Three Cents Week.
Wonderful Scheme That Failed
Because Of the Death Of
lts proJsctor.

Edinburgh. scotland.-To an tngeni-
GUS Scotchman goes the credit Of DO
ing the FIRST person TO harness .
mouse and make him money earning
factor. He was David Hutton. q ma
tive Of Dunfermiine. and his unexpect-
ed death alone prevented him from
carrying out his experiments on q
much larger scale.
Hutton erected q small mill at Dun
fermline in 1920 and began the spin
ming Of thread. Just how he made use
Of the small rodents 10 set forth In .
pamphlet called Curiosity Coffee
Room" Fl n
In the summer Of 1872" he wrote.
II had occasion to be in Perth. and
when inspecting the toys and trinkets
that were manufactured, by the French
prisoners in the depot there my atten-
ton was involuntarily attracted BY 9,
little toy house with wheel IN the
gable Of It that was running rapidly
around. impelled by the gravity Of .
common, house mouse. ~
For one shilling purchased the
house. mouse and wheel. Inclosing II
In handkerchief, on my journey
homeward l was compelled to contem-
plate it, favorite Amusement.
But how to apply half ounce power
(Which Il the weight OF . mouse) TO .
useful purpose wap the dimculty. At
length the manufacture Of sewing
thread seemed the most practicable,
Though Mr.. Hutton proved that an
ordinary mouse would average . run
OF tan and half miles . day. he had
one mouse which ran the remarkable
distance OF 10 miles In that time.
"a half-penny's worth Of oatmeal was
sumcient for its food for IS days. dur
Ing which time It ran as3 miles. He
kept two mice constantly engaged In
the making Of sewing thread for more
than year. Al ". II
This thread mill was soon construct
I'd that the mouse was able to twist
.tvine and reel from 100 70 800 threads
q day, Sundays not excepted. To per.
form this task It had to- run ten and
q half miles Il day. which It did with
perfect ease every other day.
81 On the half penny's worth Of oat,
meal, which lasted for hvs weeks. one
OF these little mice made $3.50 threads
IS inches long, and ~ Z penny was
paid to women for every hank made
In the ordinary way, the mouse ct that
rate earned Is cents every six weeks.
Allowing for board and for machin-
cry there was . clear yearly pront
from each mouse Of $3.50. sSS
3 It was Mr. Hutton's intention to ap-
ply for the loan Of the Dumferline
cathedral. which was empty. where he
planned to set up 10000 mouse. mills
and still leave room for the keepers
and several hundreds Of spectators;
but this wonderful project was never
carried out because Of the inventors
sudden death.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10
summer Annoy

such % prickly heat. ivy poisoning.
insect bites and Offensive perspiration
are quickly relieved by applying
Tyree's Antiseptic Powder. 26c. Ut
druggists or write J. 8. Tyfes. Wash
ington, d. c., for FREQ sample.-Adv.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10
on WashIna pay.

"A little soap shredded into the boiler
on washing day makes the clothes .
good color, and II you put small
pisos Into the starch It will make the
ironing easier and II imparts : lovely
gloss 70 the clothes. An the little bits
OF soap that are LETT over should b put
into jar With little water. Place
the jar in . moderate oven and leave
until tho soap has dissolved. This 10
excellent for washing dannsls and
Woolon things. A t
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10
Utmost Devotion.

Marsaret-Would she leave her
happy home for him? {,
Katherine-My dear! Shed even
leave bridge game.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10
oaute ParWnlpa

Cut cold boiled parsnips In two
lengthwiss. Dip in beaten egg ana
breadcrumbs. Sprinkle with salt and
pepper and saute In drippinss until .
nice brown.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10
DUCKS DIE in CHARGED POND
Water 10 Struck by lightning and
Acts 40 Conductor Of Death Bolt
vs. to Fowls.

Wilmington, Del.-Lightning struck
1 pond in which eight ducks were
swimming and killed them all
The ducks were not struck, but the
water being highly charged with cleo
tricity. they were electroucuted. Six
died instantly and two fingered until
today.
A half dozen ducks that were on
the bank escaped injury.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10
viii Wed In csmstsry.

New York.-A cemetery 10 where
pretty Miss Jennie Kochersberger and
Frederick staberman are going to be
married. The wedding win occur ut
noon In Flushing. N. z. The girls
father 10 superintendent OF the ceme-
terry.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10
DARK secret.

did Clara really have light hair!
And did she dye 1t dark brown?
That's not a fair question"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10
For Door hInoee.

Apply drop Of olive oil to the door
hinges, and you will find it very good
to keep them from craaking.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10
Elselna tho Storm,

-1tE5 FIeoIn0 th0 WORM. ~
Il think I'd rather 60 homo to
mother for q while"
Anything serious impending?"
well, yes. My husband 10 going to
take an afternoon OF and dye his
straw hat" &5s,.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10

OF the flowers much moro simple and
expressive. She 10 planning to. make
Q speciality OF flowers. making hort.
culture her life vocation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10
SON KILLS FATHER IN DUEL

Fiaht With KNIVES While Girl, Cause
OF Trouble, Watches the Bloody
Conflict.
Paris.-A fatal duel between . IA
Their and son named Blanchard living
near Aubusson began In rivalry for
the heart Of pretty farmland. The
son Jean Lelong, was jealous Of his
father. who had won the girls affec-
tons, so the two men agreed to fight.
Six revolver shots were exchanged,
without result They resumed the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10

Europe has an area OF s.soo.ooo
square miles.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10
81 kean nInnar Hof.

y y ~ 70 N00p OunsOF N0S. 49, ~
Cover the food closely With . TIN and
set It over basin Of hot water. This
keeps the food hot, and at the same
time prevents II from drying.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10

Excuse will not hold friends that
promises bring.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10


beupe m through
Their
HC
delaware : y e
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10

hight with kitchen knives, while the
girl watched the tight without interfer-
Ing.
The father received terrible wounds.
dying soon afterward-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-09-10

saw you looking unhappy over . letter
and ! hoped It was nothing unpleas.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1913-03-01
CLOSING OF TINE PEARL RIVER
SCHOOL.
Pearl River. FEB. Is. 1919.

Pearl River, Feb. Is. 1913.
The public school closed last FRI
day, after ! very successful term.
with the awarding Of gold medals to
pupils for good attendance and good
work In their studies. The closing
exercises were excellent and very
much appreciated. The patrons wisk
to thank the teachers for their kind
ness and for the interest they have
taken in the work.
The following d the program Of
the closing exercises:
Song, Welcome" By school.
Recitation. welcome. W Lca:ie
Crawford and Macy Moore.
Recitation. Chickens. By Martina
Hosey.
Tableaux. Our Father Who Art
In Heaven by Agnes Ella Crawford
Recitation, which" ~ :.ia CraW
ford.
Song, .'Dolly. You Must Go Tc
Bed" by thirteen little girls.
Recitation, "The Little Black Eyed
Rebel" By Marie Crawford.
Scarf drill, BY thirteen girls.
Song. "Tenting To-nigh.. Icy che
school.
Recitation. .sThe Borrowed um-
brella, !" BY Rosetta and Bernice Craw
ford.
Tableaux, .The Lotus Eaters" by
Marie Crawford, Enie kindly and Cen
title Crawford.