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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02

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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
NEEDLEWoRK NOTES

b New American patchwork designs
show large pink tulips on q neutral
ground. Eat. ;5. Il. s.s
To be strictly fashionable silk or
Isle gloves should be embroidered on
the back Of the hand and at the gaunt-
let end. q,
Loosely woven ramie linens are
much used Just now as background
for designs carried out In soft cottons
Outlining. French knots. some solid
work and . few eyelets are thrown In
to relief by rows OF evenly spaced
darning.
The open air girl is not content
merely to have q co1ored crepe de
chine handkerchief tucked into the
breast pocket OF her knitted or, feecy
golf coat, but she must have a bow at
her throat to match It exactly in col
or. These sets are made in the pref
tiest shades of blue. mauve and canary.
Ordinary plaid dish tcweling makes
durable and cool looking covers for
piazza pillows. Take, for instance, q
fair sized check In red and white and
amhroider al the white checks with
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
Distinctly Suspicious.

! It was during the maneuvers, .
British weekly tells US, that a soldier
was being tried for shooting .
chicken on prohibited ground.
Look here, my man." said the com.
manding officer to the farmer who
brought the accusation, "are you quite
certain that this man shot your bird 7
viii you swear to it," + (. H ,
4 mo, won't do that" replied the
canny farmer, "but will say he's the
man / suspect of doing it,
that's not enough to convict a
man. retorted the officer. considerably
nettled. What raised your sus-
picions7" 55.4t
well. sir. replied the sturdy
farmer, as he slowly mopped his fore
head with his bandanna. II saw i'm
on my property with q gun: then I
heerd the gun 60 Oh; then saw i'm
putting the chicken into his KNAPP
sack; and it didn't seem sensible
somehow to think the bird committed
suicide. Youths Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
Emerson a. I Vocalist.

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As student at Harvard. Ralph Wal
do Emerson did not give much promise
Of his future greatness. His dlsserta-
ton was spoken OF as "a very good
one. but too long to give much pleas
ure to the hearers" He was class
poet, but only after seven others had
been successfully elected, and had sue
cessively declined the honor. A story
told by Mr.. Arthur Stanwood Pier, in
-The Story OF Harvard" goes to show
that Emerson's musical efforts were
even less appreciated. s.%
Singing in the yard was q popular
diversion, and early in his freshman
year, Emerson, wishing to have q
share In the fun, went to the singing
master, who said to him. Chord" :
so made some kind of a noise"
said Emerson, "and the singing master
aid. That will do, In: you naed not
come again Youth Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
USE c OVER AS sILAGE CROP
Has Objectionable odor, Necessitatine
Particular Care II Feeding 70
Avoid Taintina Milk. II

s4s Clover can be used successfully as
isilage crop yielding q palatable prod,
uct high in protein, but it is preferable
to make it into hay, for the silage made
from clover, as from other legumes,
has an Objectionable odor, necessitat.
ing particular care in feeding to avoid
tatnting the milk. It does not pack SO
well as corn, SO great care should be
exercised in the tramping OF the sill.
age at the time Of filling. and the
depth Of the silo should also receive
particular attention. Glover should be
chopped before SLIDING as matter
OF convenience in feeding and also to
seahre more thorough packing. Fl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
Wina Trimmlnua.

Wing trimmings are ultra-smart and,
oddly enough. at a season when fow-
ers might reasonably be expected to
bloom on every hat. One very clever
little novelty Il the fan-shaped wing
made Of quilts or feathers in separate
colors or tones. They come in the al.
most endless variations OF berry, blue,
green and yellow shades and are held
together by q support in green breast
feathers resembling q fans hub. .s,G.
Other wings are dyed in CROSS
stripes matching those OF the fashion
able clan plaids. On a straw hat they
look very smart when worn above .
page cape lined with plaided silk.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
BIG DIVERSITY OF PACKAGES
Smaller Packs for Tomatoes Are IN Fa-
vor In the Season When Prices
7 .s}. Are Rather High. y,

i, A great diversity Of packages is
employed in marketing tomatoes. The
smaller packs are in favor in the sea-
son when prices are high. Later half
bushel and .bushel baskets and crates
are used on all markets It is doubtful
whether baskets or, crates holding .
bushel should ever be used. Ripe to-
matoes cannot possibly carry we'll in
transit when packed In such large
bulk. A low crate or basket, such as
the half-bushel chip basket, is excel
lent for local markets and it provides
a cheap gift package and does not up
set easily in the wagon. .s-F
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
I GOOD TUB MATERIALS M ] :F'!| Is
WIDE VARIETY OF SUMNER WASH
FABRICS DlsPLAYED. b FL
Some Wonderfully Effective Combine.
: lions Are Neutrality-suspicious. Of
One Model That VIII Be Found i
Exceedingly servIceabls.

There isn't doubt In my mind that
our own shops at home are making
quite as splendid display of summer
wash fabrics as are the ones here In
Paris, writes a correspondent, and II
30. you will be familiar with such new
tub materials as cotton velour, wash.
able gabardines and whipcords,
eponge, beach cloth, tango crepe and a
number of others. s.
Wonderfully effective are combine
lions of one of these rather heavy
weaves with any Of the sheer voiles
or marquisettes, with possibly a
touch Of hemstitching at the seams
or bit OF hand embroidery to lend
color and contrast. Interesting as all
these newer materials are, our old
standbys. the Irish and French linens,
hold just the same place at the top
OF the list that they always have; and
now that the color card has expanded
considerably they seem to be even
more satisfactory than before for good
looking and serviceable frocks.
I saw recently an example Of one Of
the seasons novel designs which can
be nicely developed in linen or any
of the materials mentioned above. 1t
Ia shown In the Avenue de rOpera as
. tennis frock, although there seems
no specific reason why 1t should be
consigned exclusively to that use. It
will make most attractive afternoon
frock, for instance, in turquoise blue,
with touches Of black embroidery and
white ball buttons. 5s5,
1 Because the tunic Is the real novelty
in this design we will consider 1t first.
The front corners are turned back to
form a little pocket and finished with
. triangular tab. simply embroidered
In black and white. The lower edge
rounds down little longer across the
back and the gathers about the waist
lend ample fullness. &&.s. ST. .'1
The blouse is cut by q long-sleeved
kimono pattern, made comfortable and
roomy through the width at the arm
sides and the half-buttoned front clos
ing. A small white vest Is set between
and there Is a broad rolling collar of
white as well. The sleeve ends are
made to unbutton and turn back, in &C
cordance with the original sporting
purpose of the design, and girdle OF
black satin embroidered, in white 10
consistently pretty finish for the
waist. -
The skirt is quite straight and plain,
gathered slightly at the belt and given
an inverted fold at the center front to
allow extra width at the hem.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02

within the week Cleora had become
guardian. to whom they deferred IN
Ill their plans ;si. \ S ~
The Judge grumbled little over the
condition Of the automobile, but he
did not try to deter Cleora from con.
tinuing her visits to the old people.
He looked askance, however, when his
daughter became enthusiastic in tell
Ing what 9 fine portrait she had seen
Of the absent doctor and what a loyal
liberal son he had been to his aged
parents. .'!s !, Il IS ii 4 IN 'SS. I
suppose Doctor Maitland Is pref
ty poor" remarked the Judge guard.
eddy. Maybe his investment in that
house and lot took all he had in the
world" n q. IA 3.o. ...gs.
4 don't know-1 hope not" replied
Cleora. 5s5ss 95j7
The judge was not at all crafty,
but he was naturally solicitous as ia
the future welfare Of his only child.
He brought it around so that young
Sidney Talcott. who was heir pre-
sumptive to quite an estate and al
ways a devoted follower OF Cleora.
came once more into the lists. 5 4.
It was fair moonlit evening when
young Talcott mustered up courage
to propose to Cleora, She treated
him as II she was kindly sister, told
him he had better go back to the
fiancee he had quarrled with and sent
him away with q lot OF good advice.
After he had gone Cleora strolled
across the verdant space aligning, the
home grounds. A mans figure came
swiftly across her path. He halted to
lift his hat courteously3 and inquire.
Can you direct me to the home Of
Judge Maiden p
1T is right. at hand explained
Cleora and then her heart futtered,
for she at once identified the original
Of the picture Mr.. and Mrs. Maitland
had shown her Of their son. e.. l3s 6. 4.
Il wish to see the Judge" explained
the stranger. Perhaps" he paused.
q quick flicker came into his eyes.
II am his daughter" said Cleora.
His hand reached out to clasp her
own There came into his face an
eager glad expression. She could feel
his pulses heighten.
Il cannot find words to thank you"..
his voice was husky and tremulous
You have done SO much for, my IA
Their and mother. And lit Is pleas
ant to know that may partly repay
your goodness. have some glad
news for your father" Az 3s-
Good news, indeed! The young
doctor had run down the swindler,
.Ringold II He had not only forced
what restitution could be made as to
his own property, but had compelled
the execution Of documents that would
clear up the clouded titles on the
judges real estate: 35 /. :
An admirable young mani" an
nounced the Judge as their visitor left
them. b i NJ 81 + & tE5-ss$, ls
E And at the end OF a week old Mrs.
Maitland kissed the noble girl tender
ly, as she said:
You were kind to me as II ! were
OF your closest kin when we were in
trouble. Now that the sunshine has
come, it seems brightest because you
are to become my own real daugh-
ter. b, I,.!4
~ <Corx,r4rh+ y1o,l ~, M r. 4 r1h..,.-> @
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
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How II happened.

Mr.. Kellogg was always teasing his
wife,. It was strange that she did not.
oftener suspect the pitfalls he pre-.
pared for her. This time he came
home to dinner and said, gravely:
Young Whites wife gave It to him
hot and heavy this morning" 4 HI
The Whites had been married but .
few months and Mrs. Kellogg promptly
scented a scandal. + II
Fighting already? How dreadful
she continued. Tell me about it."
ooh. she just gave him one Of tho
biscuits she made for breakfast" re-
piled her husband.-Youth's Compan-
ION ~ g S&- So Z. ~ f% zy5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
The Way Out.

An Indian missionary, a visitor to
New York, says that an Irish waiter at
his hotel became rather confidential
one day when things were unusually
quiet. = &. 49,. I'll ri
"He told me-" says the missionary,
that in three years he hoped to re-
turn to the Emerald isle and end his
days In peace on the little farm that
he was able to call his own-in extent
about sixteen acres. Then he went
on. Besides, yer riv'rince. want to
90 to heaven when l die, and that IL
impossible from New York" m
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
DAWN o. SUNSHINE.
! ~ MILDRED CAROLINE GOOD
s;y5 Elm RIDGE. gs WI:
What in the world is Cleora up to

4 What In the world il Cleora up to
now, wpnder?" /; 3 \, e I.
3s From her mysterious secrecy, with
any other girl I would suspect tryst
with some romantic lover"
n '"That doesn't fit Cleora at ALL" dis
scented May Delmar. Her practical
Independent ways do not at all suit
!; the young men of the neighhorhood
4 and their Idle purposeless lives do not
appeal to her. No, although she would
give us no linking OF her purpose in
speeding to parts unknown in her ia
theirs automobile and she dressed in
her very oldest 2duds, we may count
n on 1t, think. that she IL OF on one OF
her wild philanthropic expeditions
Cleora Maiden had just flashed by
) in the machine. She was indeed ar
ranged as If bound for working bee.
rather than any social pleasure func-
ton. The machine had seen Its best
days. It reminded thoughtful earnest
8Cleora Of the old home and its de-
cayed condition. Her father owned
land. but most: OF it in litigation.
Ready money was at present rarity
u with the old Judge. s.}5S Il .5sss 81
Once he had limited to his mother
less daughter that her girl friends
were one after the other making what
he called good matches" There
were many young men sciohs OF very
wealthy families Il in the district.
] Cleora had shaken her head soberly
ct this allusion.
4 Father, we do not need wealth to
| be happy" she declared. i am go
( ing to love you and you only as long
/ Is you are here to care for. |"
The Judge sighed. considering that
4 the worlds richest gifts were all too
poor for his cherished darling, but he
recognized the true nob!eness OF her
nature in devoting her life to kindly.
deeds In behalf Of the poor in the
town. : ~
n He had seen her start out that
morning with full basket. The Judge
asked no questions. but knew that
some worthy family was on her list.
When he noticed her attire, rough
and careless, and she informed him
.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
Corn /. Principal sIlo Crop.

- Will F1IHe'PAI oIIU crop.
In all parts of the United States
where the silo has come into general
use the principal silage crop is corn.
One reason for this is that ordinarily
corn will produce more food material
to the acre than any other crop which
can be grown. It is more easily har-
vested and put into the silo than any
of the hay crops. such as clover, cow
peas or alfalfa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
Art Gum for cleaniaa.

A piece Of art gum, purchased at
any stationer's for i've cants, is .
useful article. It will clean the first
signs Of soil from white or light
gloves, or baby's white kid shoes. A
smear, If 1t is not a stain. on white or
light shirtwaists, skirts. baby's
dresses and other garments may be
cleaned with this gum without taking
of the garment It win remove finger
prints and soil from the most delicate
wall paper, fancy paper, cloth-backed
books and many other articles too
numerous to mentioa. g
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
UNHITcH ANIMALS I'm HURRY
Device Installed In Barn ut Pennsyl.
vanla colliery Which Was Means
Of Saving Many Mules. {, 80

When q barn catches fire the matter
OF saving the horses and mules is a
most serious problem. Rapidly Of the
blaze. the panic of the animals and
the confusion make the release diff
ficult, sometimes impossible, says
Popular Mechanics. A device has
been installed in the barn at colliery
In Pennsylvania which was the means
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
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Iodine.

Iodine is obtained from the half
fused ash of dried seaweeds. The
weed Is burned. the saline residue II
dissolved with water, and the solu-
ton thus obtained is concentrated in
order to precipitate sodium chloride
and potassium sulphate and chloride.
This is effected by a current OF chic
rine gas. which is turned OF as soon
as the bromine begins to be precipi-
tated. The substance thus obtained Ii
distilled in earthen retorts and con-
densed in cold earthen vessels.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
Rowing Men superstltious.

Rowing Men superstttious.
Oarsmen, like sailors, are apt to be
superstitious. In the university boat
race at Oxford, England, the belief
that the winner Of the toss will win
The race is generally justified. SO,
also, Il the idea Of weight meaning
victory, for "A out Of 50 races have
gone to the heavier crew. At one
time 1t was the fad for Oxford to
carry a bhnch of violets in, their boat
'.for luck" but this has, died out. In
1908 oranges cured several Of the Ok
ford crew Of influenza, and some q
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
red lazy-daisies in silk or the red

red lazy-daisies in silk or the red
squares with white silk. A rune Of
the toweling bordered with red tape
completes q good looking cover.
Stencil designs are eminently fitted
for summer draperies and cushion
covers. Suitable hot weather patterns
are sought by the worker who has an
eye for the fitness of things. Sea
shells with trailing seaweed scrolls
and conventional fish with ornamental
tails are among the clever ideas sue
cessfully worked out by one young
artist. u So r.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
Don't M ear
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02

(; that she might not return until dark,
4 he wondered, but did not seek to close
5sly question her. s5.5 5s1s5
s.sS Judge Maiden opened his. eyes to
their widest when at dusk that eve
L ming the automobile drove into the
yard, and he looked it over and then
4 turned a critical challenging glance
4 upon his daughter: I.
#35S$5 Her hair was disordered, her clothes
dusty and torn In places. The ma
I chine had its leather seat covering
scraped and jagged in places. until 1t
\ looked as though It had been used
3 for a, moving van. 81. h.
''I'm tired and hungry" announ :
sCleora, as she drove the machine to
!, the garage. eve been working hard
q all day long" ss s5 ~ *2.s
you look it," observed the Judge.
what you been doing with the ma ma
chine moving a house 9?
Pretty Yearly. smiled Cleora.
Now. don't get grumpy, father. When
you hear my story you will be quite
as interested and sympathetic as my
/; SELF. Y GU know. / inherit all my benev-
n olence from you" &. 8.., n 4 I.3 ..
~ well, let us hear what you have
been up 10 this time" he suggested.
.Theres half blind old man and
his feeble wife, the Maitlands, over
near Elberson," said Cleora. mn,
eyes, I've heard Of them. Bought
some property from that scoundrel
Ringold, who has put q cloud on the
title of one-half the land own In
the township" observed the Judge.
4 daring up wrathily. s5 h j
their son, Dr.. Paul Maitland,
bought it. corrected Cleora. 1T
seems he knew before he went away
that he had been swindled by Mr..
Ringold, Just as you were. but he
never dreamed that the old folks
would be disturbed until his return.
4 About a week ago, however, the real
owner. OF the land served notice on
the old people to vacate. I learned Of
It yesterday and arranged to assist
them in finding new quarters until
their son came back. There were
some household treasures they par
ticularly cherished and took those In
the automobile. : 81; n
I'D like to catch hold Of that
Ringold!" remarked the Judge, an old
grievance wildly revived. 1T isn't
what he beat me out Of In real
money-it's Il the complications he
made that have obscured the. title to
my land 20 can't legally sell it until
~ = H. olAn n NJ Z
from what old Mr., and Mrs. Matt
land say" spoke Cleora, their son
has been trying to md Mr.. Ringold."
So the incident passed by for the
time being Cleora was very much in
terested in the old couple she had as
sisted. They had enough money to
carry themselves along, but they were
slow, and fearful AZ to making any
mistake in their movements. In fact.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
cuts nj. owne Revenue.

The man who thinks that he can
economic by buying and using cheap
salt In his butter is cutting of his
own revenue The butter is not as
good, folks will not stay by him, and
he viii be driven out of the market
sooner or later, 4s5 7 &S.ij H. ~ p;
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
In MAKING French Knott,

1t is much more satisfactory to use
coarse thread in making French knots
because then the cord or thread need
not be wound SO many times around
the needle. and, therefore. is not so
apt to twist and knot in the wrong
place. It is always better to use un-
twisted cord for French knots for the
same reason. French knots used as
filler or outline are very effective for
bed linen. such as counterpanes and
shams. .,s HI &
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
HOLDER FOR THE PASTE POT
Little Article, Easy to Make, Hides
Useful Writing Table Accessory
- - Best Material 10 Silk. r ~ + Ia

The useful and necessary paste pot is
not very slightly article to place upon
a writing table, or anywhere else for
the matter Of that. and we give a
sketch, therefore, Of cover that may
be easily. prepared for It. that will at
any rate, help to hide 1t and improve
its appearance. &s5
1t can be made with the aid of any
cardboard box Of the shape and size
indicated in the Illustration, and In
the first place the lid must be glued
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
Rln.e the Hair win L.m,,lon JuIce.

4 Rinse tho Hair win Lemon Juice.
That is. II the hair is light In color.
It Is said to give it the most wonder
full tone. to bring out all the red lights
the light hair ever had. and who OF
us is not lamenting the fact that our
light hair is sadly losing it's fresh
color? So those Of you; who have
Light hair try lemon Juice and see If
what II say II not true. The juice Of
six lemons IL sufficient i
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02

dition Of . striking design. hand en-
broidered in dark blue and red. The
sleeve, attached to the deep shoulder.
is slightly fulled and has broad
turnback Gun Of the material. also
ornamented with hand embroidery.
A heavy novelty tassel OF silk in these
shades is placed at the point Of
zigzag line OF embroidery over the
right hip. A faring collar and tucked
vest of white ordangie fill the front.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
Did I Good Job.

A professor was expostulating with
a student for his idleness, when the
latter said: TITS Of no use; I was
cut out for a loafer." Well" declared
the professor, surveying the student
critically, whoever cut you out under
stood his business" .s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
Zoos for Aatchino,

In selecting eggs for Matching much
care should be used. Select only nice
well-formed and good-sized eggs Of
healthy stock. Keep them Just cool
and incubate them as soon as pos
sible, ~. T.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-02
Don't Delay Plowi,

~ 75@ Ooh't Uclay PloW'n0. ~
Don't delay fall blowing any longer
than you can possibly avoid. Every
weed in the stubbfe that produces
ripe seed will make you lot Of
extra work, next year. The soil may
not be in condition for the best of
blowing. II this is the case; have the
plow sharpened a little oftener and
put an extra horse in the team. You
can do this work and it should be
done. 81 -