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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23
BEST MACHINERY FOR FARM ARR Y
Before Making Purchase II Would Be
Well for Farmer 70 Consider
Several Essentials.

By A. H. BENTON, Minnesota Expert,
A{fR% ment Station.) ssSa
"A dinicult problem on the American
farm Is to decide how much and what
kind Of machinery should be pur-
chased. Some farms are so over
stocked with machinery that the de-
probation, interest and repairs eat up
much Of the profits.
Assuming the average deprecia-
ton on machinery at ten per cent, and
the interest, on the money invested ut
six per cent, we have IN average
yearly expense Of approximately SIS
on each 800 invested in machinery.
A man who has $500 worth Of ma
chinery would have $195 expense on
this. alone in interest and deprecia-
ton. II his work could be done with
half this amount he could save $97. so,
This would be equivalent to the in
terest on $1.625 at six per cent.
"A farm Of so acres cannot profit
ably use fourhorse machinery be-
cause three horses should do the work
on q farm Of this size. In buying ma
chinery too large in proportion to the
size Of the farm unnecessary expense
is added. This comes not only in the
increased cost Of the machinery, but
also in the maintenance Of any extra
horses required.
Before purchasing new machinery It
Is we'll to consider the following ques-
tions:t
Will the use of the new machine
give me a larger net return from the
crops on which It is used? Mn
Will the new machine reduce the
demand for man labor?
Where a machine is required only q
few days each year. can 1t not be rent
ed more cheaply than purchasedf
Will the money to be- invested re-
turn more in some other way?
Has the machine been thoroughly
tried by others and found satisfac-
tory? {
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23

The unfsrtIiIxed Trees on the lsft
Have Averaged 1885 7ushaIs Per Acre
for Four Years, While Those on the
Right, Differing Only Ia the Addition
Of Manure, Havs Averaged e37 Bush
els.
trees often respond very we'll to ma
nure or any satisfactory mulch.
Most orchard soils are suficiently
supplied with potash In available
forms and the chief shortages seem
TO occur In the nitrogen and phos-
pilates. This is the case notwith-
standing the fact that the latter ma
terials are actually required in con-
siderably smaller amounts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23
GOOSE CAUSES HER DEATH
r 'GE5 $%t4 S@%GEsAE I~&tE8l&ls5] tS%$-EF.
Horse Drags Mr.. Miller From .
Bridge When Scared by Birds
Honkine.

Hackensack, N. Mrs. A. H. NIL
Ter, whose husband has charge OF the
estate Of E.s*Percy Smith, q mining
engineer Of sWoodclih Heights, N. J..
set out from the Smith homestead to
drive two Of her friends to the rail.
road station at Woodclin lake, a mile
andSa half away. The three women
started OF gayly In q small o~ne.seat;
ed farm wagon drawn by q somewhat
frfsky horse. When they arrived at
the station. which is on the; New Jer.
sey & New York railroad, about ten
miles above Hackensack, Mrs. Miller
babe her friends good-by and drove
away to do some errands. She pur'
chased some groceries at the small
store Of Garry Alderman and called at
the freight ONCE for. a Grated goose.
which she put in the back Of the farm
wagon. Then she started for her
home. $s&
The horse had turned the bend in
the road above the railroad station
and was headed toward a bridge span
ming the new Woodclif lake reservoir.
when the goose gave q shrill honk.
The horse heard it and ran away. As
the horse approached the bridge It in.
creased its speed, and when 1t heard
the clatter Of its own hoofs on the
planks 1t swerved. A fisherman sit.
ting q hundred yards away saw the
animal head directly for the guard
rail Of the bridge. The guard rail is
four feet above the roadway, but the
horse broke through, dragging the
wagon containing Mrs. Miller over
into the water.
The fisherman who had e 9 the &C
Jcident, ran to the village for help.
Garry Ackerman, who had seen the
horse bolt, obtained dragnets and
after Is minutes Mrs. Mi1ler's body
was recovered and removed to Park
Ridge. The water was Is feet deep
at the place where the horse made
his plunge. and It was several hours
before the farm wagon and the body
Of the horse were recovered. The
goose, which was the original cause
OF the accident, was. found floating un.
hurt In the crate, which stayed on the
surface OF the water.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23
EaoIsss Beet Loaf.

Blend together two pounds of minced
raw beef, one large handful Of moist
ened bread crumbs, one small grated
onion, one teaspoonful of pepper, one
scant tablespoonful of salt and from
one-half to three-quarters of a glass.
full Of cold water; mix we'll, form into
a loaf and cook for IL hours in a
moderate oven, pouring a small cupful
OF water into the baking pan. 1t has
been noticed that when beef loaf is
made with eggs it does not cut well
when hot, but this recipe gives nice
smooth slices either hot or cold.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23
TAKING CARE OF SEED ID
PREPARE FOR A PROFITABLE
CORN CROP NEXT YEAR.
prsfersnce Should BE Given to Plants
That Have Produced Most Heavily
Short, Thick Stalks Are g. II
Most Desirable. :

Az soon as the crop ripens. 20
through the field with seed-picking
bags and husk the ears from the
stalks that have produced the most
corn without having any special i'd
5vantages, such as space, moisture. or
fertility. Avoid the large ears on
stalks standing singly with an unusual
amount OF space around them. Prefer
ence should be given the plants that
have produced most heavily in comps-
tition with a full stand OF less pro
ductive plants.
In all localities the inherent ten-
ldency Of the plant to produce heavily
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23

except water up to the last week.
when she began taking small quanti-
ties OF lemon and orange juice. She
lost 2s pounds during the period, drop
ping from 115 to 81. After a week
of eating her weight has increased to
105. She is entirely cured.
During the period of abstinence Mrs.
Culver made daily trips downtown, do
ing extensive walking in the shopping
district. She was accompanied by
a sister, Mrs. ]. N. Dawson of Kali
ispell, and has been staying at W132S
Dean avenue.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23
Keen Punets Growing.

Keep the young pullets steadily
growing II you want eggs from them
in December. They should be full
grown in October. Stunt them now
and you will have nc profit from them
until next spring. Keep them by
themselves. They will not do well
with the hens nor will the hens pros
per with them. l %,&
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23
Profta and comforts.

Good roads add greatly to the profits
and comforts of not only the farmer,
but all classes Of people; but knowing
SO and saying SO do not produce good
roads. They will have to be made, and
in order that they may be built &C.
cording to the best scientific methods
applicable to that particular locality.
they should be built by men4who un-
derstand road building and who are
trained in road construction and road
engineering.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23
Tomato Pudding.

Peel and slice four large tomatoes
into a wellbuttered pudding dish and
sprinkle with salt. Add four slices OF
white bread, broken fine. Beat we'll
together two eggs and ~ cupfuls OF
sugar. Stir into a quart of sweet
milk and heat. Pour over the tomato
and bread and bake until thickened
and slightly brown.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23
=
Teach the Horse.

Teach your horse to go into the
collar gradually. When a load is to
be started, speak to the horses and
take a firm hold Of the reins so that
they will arch their necks, keep their
legs under them, and step on their
toes. A loose rein means sprawling
and slipping, often with n horse
ahead of the other.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23
WOMAN .FAjsTs FOR As DAYS
shs Suffered From Chronic indlses-
ton and Starving Was the
Way to Get Well.

Spokane, Wash.-Mrs. Boyd Culver.
forty-one, Of Eureka, Mont, recently
completed a 45-day fast. She came
here suffering from chronic indiges-
ton, and started on the fast under
the direction Of DR.. Aubrey Dodson.
During the 457day period Mrs. Gull
yer ate nothing and drank nothing
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23
Corn Frlttsrs.

How to make them: Scrape corn
from six ears, two well-beaten eggs,
one teaspoon salt, nour and baking
powder in proportion Of three tea.
spoons to one quart. Mix corn, eggs
and -four. Use no milk. Have frying
pan very hot with butter and lard mix
ture. Drop corn batter from table.
spoon into hot fat, turn carefully and
serve very hot.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23
Find silver Bar. II Weeds,

Find silver Bars In Weeds.
Omaha, Neb.---Two big bars OF sill
yer bullion worth $4,000 were found
the other day by two little boys who
were playing along the Rock Island
railroad tracks.
The bars were hidden in the weeds,
and had been stolen from a carload Of
silver bars, which were being shipped
to the Omaha smelter to be refined.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23
Globe steam Pudding.

RI One tupful molasses, one cupful
milk. half-cupful raisins, h~alf-cupful
currants, n cuptul suet or ~half-cupful
butter, one teaspoonful soda. in one
quarter cupful hot water. one-half ca
spoonful salt. Tablespoonful Of all
kinds Of spice. Flour enough to make
a stir batter. Steam two hours. Serve
with one cupful sugar, one egg, beaten
together until foamy, and flavor with
vanilla. vi J.r.a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23
Feed ca,ve. In stanchIon,,

Calves should be fed in a stanchion
SO constructed as to prevent them
from sucking each others ears after
they have drunk their milk. The feed.
ing of grain by placing a little before
them after every meal Of milk will
also discourage the desire to suck
the ears Of the calf In the next STAN
chion ~ =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23
Voice Restored BY Radlum.

Baltimore, Md.-After having been
unable to speak for q long time on &C
cooaaut Of an enormous tumor In his
throat, Thomas H. Caldwell Of Pensa-
cola, Fla, left the Kelly sanatorium
not only cured, but able to converse.
His cure was effected by radium. my
cure is one Of the most remarkable
since the discovery of radium," he
said. when first came to Baltimore
i had a tumor Of the left side of my
throat about four times the size Of my
fist. For a long time I was unable to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23
Clean Seed Important.

Clean seed .is of prime Importance,
no matter what variety is sown.
Whether the seed is furnished or purs
chased, it is we'll to be sure it Is thor
oughly cleaned, or else reclean it be-
fore sowing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23
Encourages "Htoh" Birth Rate.

Lyong-The sum Of $4,000 was
.willed BY N. Brunier. who died re-
Gently near here. as an annual recon-
pense to any mother OF . French fam
lily who shall have at least seven chill
sdren born At Z height Of 1000 feet
The beneficiaries are to be chosen
among the wives OF guides in the
French Alps living at that altitude.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23

present they are farming 100000 more
acres Of improved land than they were
cu1tivating in 1900. In ten years the
number OF negro farmers increased
ITS per cent, and 10 ,they own or
control one-fourth Of all the farm prop
erty in Alabama, having an aggre.
gate value of $97,37o,ooo, or 1913 per
cent more farm property than they
controlled at the beginning of the ten
year period. Il
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23

Negroes Gaining Control Of Farms
Montgomery, Ala.-Negro farmers
own or control S. 100000 acres of land
in the state Of Alabama alone. or $780,
900 more acres than they controlled
in 1900. The colored farmers of this
state have under their control $685.
900 acres Of improved land, and at
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23

first woman to, fly In the new Burgess,
Dunn aeroplane, which is being tested
at the aviation field at Newport News,
Virginia. Mrs. BrittenEsis an enthusi-
astic automobilist and Il keen for all
kinds Of outdoor: sports.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23
Garden crops.

1t is exceedingly important to plan
for the proper rotation Of garden
crops. This is the only certain means
Of avoiding heavy losses from the raw.
ages OF the fungous diseases and In.
sect pests.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23

Consolation,

He came home and found his young
wife dissolved in tears.
What do you think has happened1"
she cried. II left the cage open and
our canary has nown away"
He undertook to give what consola-
ton he might and took the distressed
poor lady in his arms. As she nestled.
against his shoulder . new access of
sobs convulsed her.
"Ah, George" she murmured In .
choking voice, NOW I've only you left"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23
SOFT stun

Here's : sad storryy; IN this newspa-
per-" 'fS
Tell me about it, T." 6 s
. "a man was knocked senseless by
being struck on the head with q bum
BILE of old love letters" sa
That's the first time ! ever heard
Of ,petrifed mush."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23

Discard Sour swilI Barrel.
Danish the our swill barrel. Be
sure that the hogs have plenty of pure
water to drink. and keep the feeding
places clean and dry.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23

either eat or speak and had to make
my wishes known by writing. When
I first went to the Kelly tsanatorium
/ had to write the history of my case
for the doctors"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23
coNGREssMA!NAI'ss WIFE Y. TO FLY
Mrs. Frederick A. Britten TO Be First
to Take Trip In 7ursess-Dunn
Aeroplans.

Washington. Mrs. Frederick A..
Britten. wife of,the congressman from
Illinois who is a member Of the house
naval affairs committee. will be the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23

Meyer. daughter OF the former Sec.
rotary OF the Navy and Mrs. Meyer.
is occupying her parents home at
Hamilton, Mass. for the season while
they are touring abroad.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23

Many q man who paints the town
red would object If his wife, planted
her cheeks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23
s %Snzeez
Qupfa
Ge4aho7sG

For years we have been stating in. the newspapers Of the
country that a great many women have escaped serious OPP
erations by taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and it is true. T.
We are permitted to publish in this announcement
extracts from the letters Of five women. All have been
recently received unsolicited. Could any evidence be
more convincing2 |@ # &'# .
HoDeDoN, MB-@1h had pains in both sides and such q soreness
IL I could scarcely. straghten up at times. Ny back ached and !
was so nervous I could not sleep, and ! thought I never would be
Lydia =. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and soon felt like 9 new
woman"-Ms. HAYWARD Sewers, Hodgdon, Me.
. CHAR1orrr, N. C-aI was in bad health: for two years, with
- pains in both sides and was very nervous. had q. growth
which the doctor said was a tumor, and I never would get well unless
/ had an operation. A friend advised me to take Lydia T. Pink
dne heaitR.s-Mrs Rosa SINS, 10 Winona' ST, Charlotte, n. d
s.. husband got me Lydia E: Fnkhams. Vegetable compound and
experienced great relief in q short time. Now feel like q new person
and can do a hard days work and not mind it."-Mrs. ADA WILT,
1876 Stock St, Hanover, Pa. s 4
A DECATUR, I11-eI was sick in bed and three of the best phyd.
Re clans said I would have to be taken to the hospital for an oper->
NIT to the operation and took LYDIA +. Pinkhams Vegetable Com
pound.-and 1t worked q miracle inmy case, and Is tell other women
what it has done for me.n-Mrs. LAURA A GR1swo1D, $500 Blk. East
William Street, Decatur, Ill .x,
& CLEVELAND, OH1o.-@I was very irregular and for several years
- my side panied me SO that I expected to have to undergo an OPP
Grafton; Doctors, said they. knew Of nothing that 1-
table Compound and I became regular and free WTAPXRNM
from pain. I am thankful for such q good medi-@ Wy
cine and will always give it the highest praise"-Hs
Mrs. G. H.GRIFTIrH, 1906 Madison Av, Cleveland,O ~ HU
Write to LYDIA ER1AKa q e aE2Ic1HEc GO. MlGFmm&h
Your letter win be opened, read and answered GAS2 ENh
by woman and held In strict confidence. # fSk S7nSm1
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23

The smallest commercial electric
motor weighs less than two pounds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23

Woman may be the weaker vessel,
but man 10 more apt to 60 broke.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23
Fresh Air Houses.

Fresh air poultry houses give good
results, even where winters are cold
end severe
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23

How particular IL q bald man con.
corning the care of his hairl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23

Men never know as much about any
thing as women know about the pre-
vailing styles.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23
GRADING Eaos.

Do you know how to grade and can
die eggs? Do you do it before sending
them to market?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-09-23

= Good Rack for Drying Seed Corn.
20 ears on : string. Ordinarily the
best place to hang these strings Of
ears Is in an open shed Of loft. Per
manent seed racks are more conven-
lent. q
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-20

Flushed with the victories taken
from the Baker baseball team Of the
Tri-state league, where last week the
Bucks took the series. the league
leaders returned yesterday to be
ready for the last series Of the season
beginning here tomorrow.
Through a change in arrangements.
this last series will be played here
instead OF at North Yakima. The
Braves will be the opponents Of the
Bucks and as the former team has
been going well strong series is be-
ing anticipated.
The Bucks are confident OF taking
the series and even though their lead
will allow them to drop a few games
Manager Lodell has no intention OF
losing a single game II he can pre-
vent II. This final week OF the league
should bring out a record breaking at
tendance in Pendleton as the boys
wish to make a whildwipd wind-up.
From the way things look. the pen
nant seems certain TO stay with Pen
dleton this season.
Pendleton is two and a half games
ahead now and has six more games to
play. Walla Walla. holding down
second place. has seven more games
TO play The Bucks have an advan-
tage through playing the last series
on the home grounds. while the Bears
go to Baker city to engage the Kubs.
While Walla Walla has evidently lost
hope OF winning the pennant. the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-20
cramp ,Ic,,icine vs. whisky.

CHICAGO. July 9O.-William Ben
Batt. g. years old. who says he has
a soft drink parlor at East l3lst
street and Wolf lake, denied in the
SoISh Chicago branch OF the Munich
pal court that ne had sold liquor. He
Asserted he had given Sergt Charles
JamiSon Of the East Side station a
bottle containing a remedy for cramps,
Serg1 Jamison declared he had asked
for whisky and that Bennett had given
him bottle containing liquid which
he believed was whisky.
About six months ago | suffered
with cramps" Bennett told Judge
Ryan. "Dr. Jones gave me medicine.
He gave me one bottle which con.
tanned some kind OF water and an
other which contained the medicine.
Sergt. Jamison asked me for cramp
medicine and mixed up some OF It
Tor him"
The judge took until July 81 TO de-
eide between whisky and medicine.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-20
SMOKE DUE TO FOREST
FIRES IN MOUNTAINS
CONTINUED from page one.l

A heavier fire started Saturday
night near The Dalles and is describ-
ed in the following story from that
place.
Four hundred men have been fight
ing since noon the first forest fire in
the history OF The Dalles district
The flames are under control to-
night after sweeping an estimated
area of IA square miles
The fire sarted last night on the
ranch of Henry Harper. seven miles
southeast of this city in the Chenowith
creek valley. Famed by a strong
wind, the fire spread rapidly this
morning and appeals for help were
sent to The Dalles business and pro-
fessional men, who. joined by the
members of the volunteer fire depart
ment Were rushed to the valley IN au-
tomobiles and trucks.
Timber valued at $4,000 has been
destroyed. All OF the buildings on the
Jordan ranch were totally destroyed
as was the barn OF Andy Grimm, to-
gether with a large amount os his
hay, Henry Hendricks lost a large
amount of cordwood. Several other
farmhouses and buildings in the burn
ed district were saved.
The firefighters directed their eff
forts to preserve the buildings as 70 try
to stop the fire in the timber and
grass was useless. A systematic meth
cd Of back-firing resulted in getting
the conflagration under control this
evening. The flames swept as FAR IA
The Dalles brickyards. opposite the
Flack ranch. and the Oddfellows'
cemetery at the southwestern edge OF
this city.
For a while this afternoon the city
seemed in danger. The strong wind
spread the flames so rapidly that ,Vo
men nearly lost their lives sesips.
mat the fire was sweeping IN their
direction, they started 20 run 70 safe
". The fire gained on them Jus, az
they reached safety in an orchard OF
small trees which checked the flame.
lot an instant, one fell unconscious
grass fire also broke out AZ noon
today in the vicinity of the old city
cemetery at the southern limits OF
the city 1t burned the fence around
the burying ground and all OF the
wooden grave markers. wrecklrp most
OF the monuments.
The flames spread down tho hillqId,
toward town. Four hours later tho
fire was under control The damage
was slight.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-20
Cars Doctor for Monk

ST. PETERSBURG. July 2o.-Prof
Sergius Petrovitch Fedroff. the en-
peror's court physician, and the en-
press lady in waiting. Mdlle. viru-
bova, started for Tyumen. Siberia. ac-
oorting to the Courier. TO attend the
mystic lay monk and imperial conf
dant. Gregory Rasputin. who is SUI
fering from a wound inflicted by a
woman who tried TO kill him.
In a newspaper interview Guseva
the would be assassin. who Is IN jail
said she had long mediAted kliling
Rasputin and thus putting an end tc
the awful evil wrought by him in
Russia by his impostures under the
f1ilse OF a prophet"
The woman declared he had shak'
en- Christianity. was sowing tempta'
tion and was blasphemously mockint
the most holy feelings OF true bsliev'
ers. enjoyed absolute immunity and
had "openly and without conscienc'
ruined the lives OF young girls"