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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25

Of performance Many of the Abest
breeders of dairy cattle select bulls al
most entirely on the individuality and
performance of the dams. However.
the individuality of the bull himself IS
important also. >t.. CT
+ AS for age. it is safe to say better re-
suits will be attained by buying ma
ture. tried bulls, although this is not
the rule usually followed. Bulls 'capa:-,
BILE Of begettipg useful daughters are
plentiful. but those capable OF beget-
ting daughters that are phenomenal
workers. are. few indeed, and the ma
jority of these are lost before their full
worth has been determined 81 v
" In selecting bull to head the herd
there must always be borne. In mind
the old saying, "The bull is half the
herd" Much data are at hand showing
the great difference that exists be-
tween dairy bulls in their ability to
fire heavy producing heifers, and
good dairy sire that viii raise the
tverage production of the herd fifty to
100 pounds of butter fat is a bargain
1t almost any price, while a so called
cheap" bull may be source Of great
IOss. y - r.. ~ 81 T.,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
PARASITES !! \ THAT VI At
INFEsT POULTRY.

Forfpractcal purposes lice and mites
may be divided into three classes, ac-
cording to their life habits and the
best means Of destroying them. The
first and least harmful. class is that
made up Of the large body lice which
live upon the skin, of adult fowls and
annoy them chiefly by the irritation
of their presence. These are compare
lively easily killed by. lice powders sift-
ed through the feathers, or by the dust
baths which all fowls enjoy II given
opportunity to take! them: Given OPP,
portunity to take these dust baths,
adult fowls will need, little help in,
combating this class of parasites.
The second class is composed Of those
which burrow into the skin or beneath;
the scales Of the fowls body and legs.
The depluming mite which burrows
into, the skin at the base Of the feathers
and causes these to drop out and the
mite which causes scaly leg by bur
rowing beneath the scales Of the feet
and shanks belong to this class. These
cannot be reached by.dusting powders
and must be 81, attacked with some
grease or oil that can penetrate to
their habitations. Any nonirritating
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
VALUE Of MoL |. !.
I AS A DAIRY FEED

-
q Molusses is very. good, nutritious
and palatable feed. For comparison it
IS about equal to ground corn. 1t may
be fed to~cows and young stock with
out any injurious effect, says Hoard's
Dairyman. For bulls in service it is
rather doubtful whether three or four
pounds can be fed without affecting
the animals potency. 1T is u feed rich
In carbohydrates, and bulls in service
should receive a ration rich in protein.
Many breeders do not feed their bulls
silage for the reason that it is rich
In carbohydrates; others give them Il
very limited amount We would say,
therefore, that there is danger in feed.
ing too much rmolasses to bull In
service. We might state further that
1t is possible to feed cows and young
stock ration too rich in carbohy'
drates. Protein Is required for milk
cows and for growing animals, and
whenever this element is limited in
the ration the milk flow and growth OF
the animal will also be limited. .,..S.
! Molasses will supplement alfalfa hay
very nicely because, MS stated. molasses
IS rich In carbohydrates and alfalfa
hay Is rich in protein. Molasses, ensi.
lage and alfalfa hay will make an ac.s
ration. We believe it would
be better, however, If some other kind
Of feed could be fed with molasses. al
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
Autumn Lawn Party.

In the country, where leaves remain
much longer ON the trees than in the
city, a hostess noted for her original
ideas conceived the idea Of turning
the clearing of her large lawn Of the
autumn leaves into a frolic. 49, .e
Over the telephone invitations went
out to six congenial couples, all good
friends, to- come the following Satur-
day attired In warm clothes, with
heavy gloves. Partners were chosen
by rakes tied with ribbons, two of
each color, Then work began. After
each couple had a big pile the hostess
asked that a specimen of each variety
Of leaf be brought into the house.
Then there was an impromptu con-
test to see who could name the most
varieties. "a picnic luncheon was serv-
cd. and great bonfires Of the leaves
were built after dark.
Afterward all gathered round the
fireplace, told stories, roasted apples
and chestnuts and begged to be in
cluded in next years 'leaf party The
hostess had made dainty autumn leaf
placards, done in wood brown, with
gold lettering. s,,i%1ss. ~.g,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25

Vile were entertained at the Jas.
Knee home on Sunday. -.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hammond were
Sunday guests of relatives at Straw
berry Point. ~ ~
J. w. Smith and wife and Edward
Smith were callers at Dyersville on
Saturday.
Born, to Mr.. Mrs. Walter "Opens,
November 18th, a daughter. Long
life to tn little one. -,
l.. H. Smith made a business trip to
Dubuque during the week.
Miss Blanche Stillinger was the
victim OF surprise party Monday
evening-theg occasion of her 18th
birthday. The young folks spent a
pleasant evening together-games,
music. and refreshments, making for
good time for all.
Miss .Abbie Bucknam of Dyersville
was guest of her aunt, Mrs. Geo.
Walker, ON Sunday.
Arthur Hogan was in Dubuque last
Thursday and expects to go again the
first, of this week for the purpose
of having his eyes treated by
specialist.
J. A. Bush, who has been seriously
i'll for the past two weeks, remains
about the same, 49,
Russell Lands has been under the
weather for few days with stomach
trouble.
Miss Irene Timmons is recovering
from a recent illness when she was
with run Of fever.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. w.
Platte, has been gladdened by the
arrival sof a little daughter, born on
10Th. She has been given
the name of Lois Virginia.
w. E. Palmer and family of Tur-
key River were among our Sunday
visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Buchanan of
Boone. Xsre calling on kin in town
Sunday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
Good
J !.
A Progressive Church Supper.

a. Progressive Church supper.
This is an old but ever effcctuhl
scheme for making church supper an
interesting occasion. Choose FIVE host
esses with, good chairman for each
course. /, The courses should each be
served at the house Of one of the host
esses. Make the charge so cents, pay
Ing 10 cents at each house where a
course is served, or a ticket for the
whole may be issued, as seems best
Il At the first hostess house serve a
canape Of raw oysters or fruit, as is
most convenient. Have pretty cen
terpiece and plenty Of walters, either
small tables, or long ones, according to
I how many are to be seated at once. !
The second house will have soup
course, with olives and celery. Y
The meat course comes next, with
accessories. and coffee or tea, If de-
sired, with! bread and butter or butter
ed rolls and biscuit. - -.
Salad and waters with salted nuts
make up the fourth course, with des-
sert at the fifth house. If there is any
program to be offered or any amuse-
ment scheme it may be at the last
stop, or a sixth house added. This is
an arrangement to be- worked out to
suit Individual needs. .-.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
DAIRY an0
-
!. CREAMERY ] /! A
SELECTION OF BULLS.

Choose Only. Pure Bred sires From
Hioh Producing Dams. b. N
Prepared BY Professor H. III. Kildee, Iowa
s,.... experiment station.l z;.szs;:,s
In selecting bulls to head the herd It
is needless to- say that only pure bred
sires should be used. ~
Breed type and individual character
istics are entitled to due consideration.
yet it is>dificult to prophesy by the,
outward looks and appearance Of a
dairy bull what sort Of calves. he Will
beget from producing. standpoint.
More attention should be given to the
performance Of his female ancestors
and especially his dam. "A great pro-
ducing COW is very likely to reproduce
her characteristics through her sons, so
by all means. after careful study Of
the bull himself, his dam should be in
vestigated-study her form, milk pro-
ducing machinery, and learn her record
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
last Gown For Iuhareulosis.

In building up the dairy herd and &C.
Letting animals extreme care is nee
essary to guard against disease, and
especially the most, common disease
among them. tuberculosis. In buying
animals buy them subject to the tuber'
culin test, which should be made by a
reliable veterinarian, who should give
the buyer certificate stating the tenn
perature before and after the injection
Of the tuberculin. Reject all animals
that react when conditions are known
to be normal. Never allow, an animal
known to be infected with tuberculosis
to step on the farm, All animals pur-
chased, even though accompanied by
health certificate, should be isolated
and tested again after they have been
on the farm ninety days. s.v,r -. .
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
CoLEsBURG

IT, you are. thankful, now is the
time to say So 49, So.
MI. and Mrs. Cyrus c.. Craig spent
Sunday with their children at Jeffer-
son. '' .'.>,-'-,, -,
Mr.sAana; Mrs. B. J. Mcmahon are
the proud parents Of a little daugh-
ter born November 18th. ,,
Mr. and Mrst.fW. Adams were with
friends in the burg "Wednesday. -
Rev, and Mrs. ~. Felter are in
Manchester attending. the District
conference Of the NJ. E. church. i.
Mrs, Margaret Meyers is a guest
at the home Of her sister, Mrs. F.
A. Grimes, ~ .5r.,- s..: y
Dr. M E., Dittmer entertained his
brother, DR.. E.. G.. Dittmer, of Man
chester, one day last week. as'
Miss lGoldia Bolsinger entertained
a small comrany of friends at her
home Tuesday evening in honor OF
her fifteenth birthday. The young
folks had a pleasant time. y
James Bush, with his family. have
moved here from Osterdock, into the
Chas. xMiersen house. - I@@ ". ", =, y ~ =
Supper Will be served in the base.
ment of the church on November 20.
from five o'clock until all are .serv-
ed. A cordial invitation is extended
to all. Gomez ss.s'-1 &
The ladies Of the NJ. p: church are
getting things IN readiness for their
annual bazaar, which will be held
December 18th. Articles both useful
and ornamental viii be on sale-a
good place to select some Of your
Christmas presents. Dinner and sup
per viii be served-a good opportu-
nifty to get twehsquare: meals at a
nominal sce. tom presence at the
fair isasolteft IND will be appre-
ciatedS s - 70 sS'@.%
John Isusnse and family were ov-
er from Gre eley to spend Sunday
with Kindred and friends.
Miss Hattie. stillingerS has gone to
Turkey River to spend some time at
the home, Of her sister, Mrs. Ella
Mr.. .andAsIrs. E. B., Sawyer, Of Earl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
rtsgjF1S sSi1{l tsI!A' ~ ~ FAgA,L ~
work in the Lyman millinerE~ estab-

FrrL :
work in the Lyman millinery esta 70
lishment. iD;. r.. ; .gr.t4 ..'J, g.,
=. Frank Kinney ST. and. wife, also
Thos. Cone and wife of winthrop WIS.,
.ited I'M the P. H. Diggins home Sum
=, 1855 - $50 &,j,T - -, - z! -!
Mrs. G.. Mosher returned home Fri
daysleyening from a pleasant visit
with her relatives at Quasqueton' Wv
- Mrs. Fred Ferguson and son Earl
are visiting at the home of her par
ents near Dundee. 40 -
p, Mr. and Mrs. P..tJ: Murphey @y Of
Henry, S. D., were visiting relatives
in town part OF last week: ! -, r.
: Art Sherer of, Monti was business
visitor in town Monday. r.
-. Connors and VIM. Pinch autoed
to Manchester, Monday. ~ ~ q
VIM. Carmon and son Henry drove
to Independence Monday to see>' the
former s. mother, who is quite i'll.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
Useful For Hostesses. ,

"A lovely and. what is more to the
point. exceedingly useful gift to the
hostess who has many notes Of 'ac-
ceptance, regret. coincidence, congratu-
lations, ETC., to write, is desk set Of
Fayence or royal Copenhagen china in
the prettiest possible shapes. {, There
are the hand painted ink well. stamp
box and penholder in the one. stand
with antique candlesticks. to match
one for each side. The decorations are
very striking. being large, many petal.
ed blossoms and conventional ara.
besques between. Such set costs In
the neighborhood of SIS. but. is so at
tractive and quaint the cost seems we'll
worth while. L. >
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
A Glimpse Of Whittier

In Mary Thacher Higginson's Life
of Thomas Wentworth Higginson" Is
this sketch Of Whittier as he appeared
upon first acquaintance: Ea.s..- "a
II spent u day in Amesbury and saw
Whittier. Dark. slender, bald, black
haired kind. calm. flashing eyed. Keen.
somew hat narrow, not commanding.
but interesting. Evidently injured By
politics. easily content with limited
views. yet sympathetic and probably
generous. Lives in an appropriate cot
tage. yet very simple. A queer com:
pound Of Yankee Quaker and Yankee
hero and Yankee poet, the nationality
everywhere. He would white, no
doubt. But his eye CLEANED with a
soft, beautiful tenderness as he came
to the door and remarked on the cold
sunset sky. He lives with an odd
Quaker. dressed mother, who haunted
the back, room with Knitting and spec
tacles." sss ssss ~ - r. y 4 &
-., i g1.-ss 3. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
, ~ .' -. So.
y Children'e Gift Bush.

IA A pretty way Of distributing gifts
was devised by the organizer of n
children's party. It called for a rose
bush in full bloom. The favors were
small and all tied in green tissue pa
per. The green waxed paper Of the
sort florists use might be the nearest
to the color Of the foliage. The gifts
thus wrapped were hidden in, the
foliage of the bush and were tied by
means of green cold or ribbon to- the
roses. When favor time came the
roses were cut, and one was given to
each child. As they took the rose the
little green package came with it from
the depths Of the foliage, and Of
course their surprise added to the
charm Of the party. 't5,ra +. ,s
u At this time of year the same idea
could be carried out, but it would be
rather difficult to find rosebud in
fun bloom. But asters or chrysanthe-'
NUNS would do. Several stocky plants
would have to serve instead Of one big
bush, or some other flower with bushy
foliage would take the place Of fiow-
,ering bush or shrub. 4, l&1@s - u
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
iprove very popular Success to t

prove very popular. Success to the
promoters-Maroney & Klaus.
Henry J. Denton,< who recently sub
mitted to an operation at Mercy hos
pital in Kansas City, is recovering
nicely, which is good news to his
friends in Earlville.
Mrs. A. T. Redding of Manchester
spent several days with Mrs. Blanche
Williams in this city last week.
Don't forget the social dance in
the opera house on December 4. Car
penter's Harp orchestra will furnish
the fusic. Oyster supper at the Cen
trail hotel. ~ -,
Reuben -Davey let last week for
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
Arcadia, Florida, where he will re-

Arcadia, Florida, where he will re-
main during the winter. -, ?,
The John Sievert place was sold
last week to George Billmeyer, who
will soon move to town. r.
Donald McGiffen, editor OF the Al
bia News, has been appointed pri-
vate secretary to the newly elected
representative from the Sixth dis
trict-C. w. Ramseyer. Donald is a
former Earlville boy, ar made his
home here with his aunt, Mrs. ]. B.
Swinburne. His Earlville. friends ex-
tend congratulations upon his ap-
>pointment to this responsible posi-
ton. s'e.-...
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MASONVILLE }
'>.l-1-7 ! 80, -. -

Alex SOLVE. autoea,,. to Manchester
Tuesday with Mrs. Ravens, Miss
Daisy Haven and Mrs. John Penny.
The marriage of VIM. Pinch and
Miss Annie Connors was solemniz-
ed the Catholic church Tuesday at
1880. Only Immediate relatives being
present After a honey moon trip
they will be at home to their many
friends in the John Mulvehill house.
Congratulations are extended to->the
young people. IN, ,.;.-,s.,s Nth. 4,.,
Miss Mollie Ryan returned to- Ce-
dar Rapids Monday to resume her
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
Good, Feeds With Alfalfa.

The cheapest and best feeds to sup
.plement alfalfa are beet pulp and
ground barley. Make mixture con.
sisting Of equal parts by weight Of
these two feeds and feed about one
pound Of the combination for each
three and one-half pounds to four
pounds of milk produced. It will be
well to soak the dry molasses beet
pulp with water twelve hours before
feeding; using about three pounds of
water for each pound of the dry pulp.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
Charcoal For Poultry,

Charcoal is an excellent corrective at
the evils Of injudicious feeding and
also is a good remedy inabowel dlsor
der, in poultry. Having wonderful alb
sorbent powers; especially for gases.
only small quantity should be put in
the hoppers alta time, on account OF
It's absorptiSe nature. It should be
kept in a thoroughly dry vessel wifi a
close fitting cover, SO as to exclude
the air. II chnrcoal~is heated well be-
fore given to poultry It Will have<sa
tendency to drive of impurities which
may have become absorbed and VII
be equal to fresh charcoal ~. &srs's l,.-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
though we would expect cows and
young stock to do very well on this

though we would expect cows and
young stock to do very we'll on this
combination.
AS % rule a COW Weighing. 1000
pounds should receive in the neighbor.
hood of thirty pounds Of silage. Some
will not eat quite this much, others
little more. About ten pounds Of alfalfa
hay will be the usual amount con-,
sumed. Besides this, the COW will eat
from five pounds and up of grain or It's
equivalent, depending upon the flow Of
milk.
On Hoard's Dairyman farm, where
alfalfa hay and corn silage form the
basis Of ration, about one pound Of
grain is fed for each four to four and
one-half pounds Of milk produced In
other words, we train our cows to
make their milk production largely
upon alfalfa hay and silage. ., .a-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
water er..... For p.corat ions.

Water Grasses For Decorations.
A charming arrangement for a cen
ter piece Is a large, clear glass circu.
lar dish. hardly high enough to be
called a bowl. The, rim is slightly
rounded outward. There is a bed Of
green water grasses directly in the
middle from which rise growing fowy-
ers, their roots planted in shells.
Water grasses grow directly around
\ the blossoms. There are pebbles to be
seen on the bottom Of the dish, show
ing clearly through the water, and two
or three tiny goldfish darting about in
their aquatic home. More pebbles rise
In small hillocks here and there, and
1 the whole is very attractive as a cen
terpiece where cut flowers are not easy
to procure. ..4 H., ~. 5.ia.-.,. t., g
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
Con iunctivitis In Hens.

=
Hens are subject to Inflammation OF
the lining membrane of the eyes. or
ronjunctivitis, and this may result from
exposure to dampness and cold, to irri-
.tating dust or vapors, or to contagion.
It is best to remove affected hensNfrom
the flock that the disease may not
spread to Others through, contact and
if it is desired to treat the hens they
may have few drops Of the following
solution placed in each eye once or
twice daily: Boric acid. ten grains; sui
plate of zinc, lone-half grain; water,
one ounce. This is conveniently used
from IN ordinary eye dropper. A mild
attack OF. this trouble would not render
the fowls unfit for food, as it is local
Inflammation. Rural New Yorker.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
Cow Ration With Timothy Hay.

Cow Ration With Timothy Hay.
Cows in stable on timothy hay should
Ie fed all they will consume Of 1t. A
mixture consisting Of 300 pounds beet
tulp, 300 pounds distillers' grains. 100
POUNDS middlings and 100 pounds cot
bnseed ealwill supplement the tim
thy hay well. Feed one pound Of this
mixture for every two and one-half to
hree pounds Of milk produced
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
Photo Place Cards.

BY using the heads cut from snap
shots you may make an amusing set
of place cards for a family reunion.
Select pictures Of men and women In
different styles of; dress and positions.
taking care to get the picture to fit the
size Of the camera head rs nearly as
possible. Your brother arrayed as a
baseball player and your sister in a
short skirt, with fishing rod and has.
kst, would be very amusings 80. t..-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
Sharks Zoo IL Black.

~ Sharks Egg 10 Black.
A sharks egg is one Of the oldest
looking things imaginable, It. is !. IN.
provided with shell, but the contents
are protected by thick, leathery
covering, almost rs elastic as india
rubber. The average size is by TX
inches and it almost Jet black
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25

- The handsome Holstein bull here
with illustrated is Sir Korndyke
Hengerveld DeKol xxXVI. He was
born Dec. 6. 1910, and was sired by
Sir Korndyke Hengerve1d DeKol.
His dam, Daisy Mercedes DeKol.
at the age of seven years and ten
months gave 1888 pounds of milk
containing 1928 pounds of butter
. fat in seven days. This bull was
first in the two-year-old class at
the Minnesota state fair last year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
She Had.

/ Mrs Emberg- Has Clara retained her
own inllividuality since her marriage
to Henry .-Airs. Watkins Oh. yes. In.
deed and Henry too. Judge. }.s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25

For. the economical production of
butter fat the Jersey comes near to
leading the procession. In fine fin
ish. beauty of type and perfection
OF udder the Jersey is excelled by
no breed. Bred for generations for
a milk extremely rich in butter fat
rather than Mn quantity, she will
produce hundred pounds Of but
ter. from less milk than any other
breed. Besides. the Jersey is the
most tenacious in milk Of all dairy
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-11-25
DAIRY WISDOM.

:. ~ II 1t seems desirable ground
oats may be substituted for
wheat middlings or bran. Oats 4
s are quite equal to bran as a feed
for dairy COWS.
} The man who expects to make
dairying pay cannot afford to
use scrubs or the so called milk
ing strains Of beef cattle,
Separator milk = contains less ID!
: cream than milk skinned & by "
hand. -, e.s '
..ts Better run a dairy without
dog than one that Is irritable to
the cows. Many kicking cows are
caused by the dogs nipping at !
their heels. ~
. The calf is the COW in the max
ing. Feed with that thought in
mind. Generous feeding now in y
sures generous milkings by and :
by. g.. To- n * - ,;t,< -, ~, j.,
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-, n
scaly leg in fowls II "a NTH dis 10
ease and II caused by q parasite
that burrows under the scales and
when IT starts soon Ninfects the .
) whole fiock. Who're It exists clean g.
up thoroughly. &whitewnsh walls.
roosts.: nests. dropping boards and ?
disinfect floors. II scale Is thick
soak the fowls legs In sweet oil. =.
remove crusts gently and apply"
sulphur ointment or a mixture OF Z.
three parts lard and one Of coal ,
oil. Repeat until the disease dis
appears. ,Sf''''7"