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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11
SCIENTIFIC farming WITH
REGULAR COURSE IN HIGH SCHOOL
= Rogers Of WateIe, Wash, Responsible for the nnoya
tonCarthags, Mo-, Boy Demonstrates Value Of Using Ad
vanced Methods in Raising Truck Garden "Stuf" on @
Presumably Barren Ground.

keep books and charge all debts and
credits, SO they know what results they
are achieving. 4 .zss DECEIVE VI III s55. 4.
As practical illustration OF what
can be accomplished under these con-
ditions the experiences Of Stephen
Hyde Of Carthage, No.. are herewith
given: N. .s55.3 n
For several generations the boys OF
young Hyde's section of the country
chased the cottontail over rough,
forbidding knoll near. the edge of
Carthage. Raising rabbits and provid-
ing hunting ground for the boys
seemed the only thing that scrubby,
rocky hilltop was good for. So, when
young Hyde bought it and began grub
bling up sumac and digging out stones
to make a market garden there his
friends thought he had more energy
than sense. Now they agree he has
plenty OF both, for Hyde today has the
biggest lettuce farm In the state and
has made 9 big success. I;
Spanning these ten years is one Of
the most interesting stories OF success.
Hyde started with the customary CAPT
tai OF youth and determination and
one hotbed. Now it would take ct least
i've figures to write his rating and his
lettuce is still buying things for him.
However, a great many Of his neigh
bors do not realize the extent OF his
success. for Steve Hyde is q modest
and reticent man, and with the mem
DRY OF his rough looking knoll still in
mind they perhaps would be astounded
II he told them that one hotel alone
pays Hyde $1,000 g year for lettuce. /
1T seems longer, but I guess It is
only ten years. calculated the man.
who WHOLESALERS lettuce to four states.
"since I moved here He was stand
ing in his office gazing out over . vista
of lettuce an eighth OF mile long.
In one corner Of the big, glass house
wasta half acre OF casa4tions, but they
are only q side line. It is his lettuce
that paid for the greenhouse plant
that cost $4,000, and lettuce paid for
the two modern country homes that
ladjoin the greenhouse, and lot gof
other things beside s3.
s3 AS high as thousand pounds Of
lettuce a day is shipped by MI Hyde
at u cents . pound. and the CON
!. t 3
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11
9o-MlLE WALK UNDER GROUND
Newspaper Mons Trip From catskltl
Mountains to New York Without ~
Coming to Surface.

New York Nowhere else in the
world would such q journey be posi-
BILE as that Of certain newspaper men
who walked underground from the
Catskill mountains to New York
through the new aqueduct. It Is their
plan not to ascend once to the surface.
until the entire 80 miles has been cov--
CREDIT covered" IL the proper verb
to apply to so remarkable . pathway.
London has 80 miles OF subway.
Paris 80, and New York itself a great
er mileage. But these subterranean
passageways were each dug In the
vicinity Of common center; There
was no long haul from metropolitan
areas to complicate the problem OF
supplying materials and labor. y
would not be possible, Of course, TO
travel 80 miles in one direction In any
Of these systems. g8
The Romans were great builders OF
aqueducts. One of their works is said
to have extended more than so miles
below the surface. But in capacity
and cost, and perhaps also in perma--'
.nence Of construction. they can be
credited with nothing that equals the
marvels Of this time. In addition t g
skyscraper structures and aircraft
that fly above the clouds, marvellous
achievements underground are includ-
ed in the present advance. Wild fowl
have been outstripped in the heights
and wonders Impossible to the super
mole accomplished In the depths.
Modern ingenuity has SO perfected
and expedited and cheapened tunnel
construction as to bring within reach.
great benefits In public water supply
land irrigation, and means Of transit:
and solve alike the difficult problems
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11
Then he gave up the inheritance 3

Then he gave up the inheritance in
despair. s5iSfs \
This was the situation OF affairs that
evening when at ten o'clock John took
up his cane and with q lunch in his
pocket set out on his customary night
ramble. It was q beautiful night and
the landscape was varied and lovely
A good deal that had come to light
that day set John to thinking, SO he
had little time for poetry. He wan
dered aimlessly about, lulled by the
sweet sounds of the night and finally
sat down on a fallen tree at the round
ing end of the lake. to enjoy his lunch.
perhaps snooze for q spell in the radi-
ant moonlight and then: resume his
night tramp. ~ q. IL AZ i$ 4 III
Hello! Who's that, I wonder" alb
ruptly calculated John. ~. t 5S4
!f$ "A man had appeared on the opposite
side OF the lake, coming from the d.
rection Of the town. i Abruptly. as he
passed over q rocky patch Of the
beach his foot caught in a loose stone.
He tumbled forward, his head struck
g rock and there, face down and sub
merged in the water, he lay ;inanimate.
Why, he's in trouble, in danger
fairly shouted John. !. 4. A. 5;5 |; III
He was fat and leisurely, was John
Durand, but in a fash he realized the
peril Of the stranger. Within very
few minutes shallow as was the water
he would suffocate. Never had John.
run as he ran now. The unusual exer-s
ton so exhausted him that by the time
he rounded the lake he was gasping
for breath, Just managed to drag the:
strange from the water and then he
himself collapsed all in a heap.
1t was an hour before the stranger
recovered consciousness and Johns
first question was: N MI /; d Il Il
Who are you, anyway p" * .;5
e Ny name is Robert Troy" began
the other and John interrupted him
with a wild cry Of delight, in a flash.
foreseeing all the future Of a Walter
Ross and pretty Lutte assured.
Through a stray advertisement the
witness to the will had learned that he
was wanted. Within a week Walter
had returned, the will was proven and
there was a rich reward for Troy and
q merry wedding at the Durand home.
John, said Keziah, penitently but
proudly, as she realized how much Of
happiness had come through him, Z
take back what + once said. You are,
indeed, some good all good" 's55,s n /.
$s Copyright, 1914 by w. SG. Chapman) ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11

guished themselves in actual fighting,
but were unable to adapt themselves
to regular warfare. He considers that
the fittest soldier for modern cam
paigns is the man who is a good citi-
zen in time Of peace and that the time
is at an end when the blind courage
of an adventurer can be utilized with
advantage. -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11
Macaroni and Meat Hash

Boil. one-fourth pound macaroni in
sailed boiling water. Drain it, put 1t
into q buttered baking dish and
sprinkle with . little grated cheese.
Push macaroni to one side of the dish
and fill center with chopped meat we'll
seasoned and mixed with a little water
or stock. The seasoning may be onion
finely chopped, green pepper. sausage
or herbs. II meat Is raw It should be
cooked q little with the flavorings be-
fore being put into the baking dish.
This might be done with cooked meat
in order to blend the fayors. Cover
the dish and heat in oven. N +; 5s.$
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11

HIS Night RAM.BL..E|: t:

" s ~ OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES HlGGlNs.S.
~ sss'J John, people are beginning to talk
about you s IA
4 n That so?" retorted John Durand,
smiling at his sister Keziah in his
usual placid good natured way. What
y they found out about me, now?
They say you are no good in the
world, that you are constitutionally
{ lazy and wonder how tolerate you
around the house from morning till
night" H 4. \
U Hope you're not getting tired Of the
only relative you've got in the world,
Keziah," questioned John quizzically.
y; Not at. all,'' declared the old spin
ster promptly, .'only you must admit
that the life you live isn't a very. am;
j bilious one" N t:S
I, s; Now, see here, Keziah," Z objected
John, e 10 ok at the circumstances: Here
two years SagosI got tired OF shaving as
clerk In q cheap grocery store. went
I down to Central America, located 2
mine, dug out nearly five thousand dol
lars, came back here, bought this little
place and we don't owe anybody any
thing, do we? Then who's business 10
8s3it if5 want to take a little rest :"
"a little !'Esig hed Miss Kezlah des-
perately. why. John, you have grown
notori ous for your procras tination.
y Here you have been offered all kinds
4 OF positions and you put them OF with
Ell kinds Of excuses. Either it's Wash
ington's birthday, or the Fourth OF
& July is coming, or it's, some kind Of an
anniversary why when they wanted
you#to superint tend the picnic grounds
you said you couldn't think of it be.
cause 1t was the longest day in the
year Always some excuse! 4 declare
you're getting SO that you sleep in the
sun all day and hardly go down town
\ once wee 5sts:l a ",
Tell You, sist er. '''s explained John
81 believe i contracted the hookWorm
down there in Honduras and haven't
got over Il yet. AS to b the holiday
habit, that's the rule in that country
8apd 1t spoiled me. You see, 1t was SO
hot YOU couldn't work daytimes Why
where was the boats brought meat
only two days lin the week. When II
came q native would stick his head
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11
.rsa.Wat.e.r.: Polish !:

Tea water is . capital cleanser for
vanished and stained woodwork.
This may be made by pouring boiling
water on spent tea leaves, straining
the liquid afterward through a piece
of muslin and using 1t with two
cloths-one to loosen the dirt, for tea
water does this quickly, and the 9TH
er to remove any remaining smear
where dirt is not entirely cleaned OF.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11
Butter Rolls

Silt together one quart of flour. half
teaspoonful Of salt and two tea
spoonfuls Of butter, cold. Then add
one beaten egg and pint Of milk. Mix
as soft as possible. Roll out half an
inch In thickness and cut with bis
cult cutter. Dip in melted butter, fold
one-third of each piece over the re-
mainder and bake In quick oven for
IL minutes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11
&Ennliah Chicken Pie

Cut into dice two ounces Of ham,
four large fresh mushrooms and four
,trufaes;y add to this two ounces OF but
ter, with an ounce Of -four, a pint Of
white stock and glass OF MadeirF.
Stir this over the fire constantly for
two or three minutes, then let simmer
for. 20 minutes very slowly. Put In
them two cupfuls Of cold cooked chick
en- cut into small cubes, half q dozen
gherkins cut in slices. and the salt and
pepper that seem necessary. Line a
dish with paste and bake till It is yell
low. Then fill with the chicken mix
ture, cover with paste and bake slow
" for almost an hour.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11

bers, which grow up to the roof In :
forest of vines. .s5s q
"The cucumbers and tomatoes are
just a fill In" declared the owner, "and
there is not a. much money in them az
in lettuce. except In q dry summer like
last summer. when there was scare
ity Of the outdoor grown vegetables. :
One noticeable thing about the let
tuce beds IL the absence OF weeds.
This is accomplished by erilizing the
soil. Perforated pipes are laid In the
soil and 100 pounds Of live steam
turned into them. The steam heats up
the soil until It. kills every weed seed
and every mold fungus. This must be
done every year and sometimes oft
ener. to keep down the fungus diseases
which would ruin the lettuce.
And how about bugs
81 have only one use for tobacco.
replied MI. Hyde, "and that is to kill
the little green aphis. When they ap--
pear i burn tobacco in the greenhouse
and they turn up their toes. '.3s .SI
Hyde owns 26 acres, about = fourth
Of which IS covered by his green.
houses and dwellings. The remainder
Il used for replenishing the soil in the
greenhouse every two years. Here
again the work is eliminated by the
use of q wheeled q scraper, which is:
driven through the greenhouse.
The amount Of heat that II derived
In a greenhouse from sunlight is
amazing. Even on winter days It is
not necessary to fire unless It is
cloudy. for the glass conc entrates the
suns rays and warns the house. Snow
was melting OF the roof of the green.
house the other day and the sun was
making the greenhouse plenty warm
and two ventilators were open at the
top. too. There are two 80-horsse
power boilers to heat the greenhouses
when necessary. y ~ i5}s 5#$t1 IfiE
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11
SUIT FINDS a MISSING MAN
Washington Miner, Thought Dead by
Wife, After Absence OF
Many Years. s.

Aberdeen, Wash.-Dismissal of an
action in the superior court for re-
covery on $4,000 insurance policy
brought to light the discovery that
William I. Cogdill. formerly a Ho-
quaim cruiser. is alive, though his
wife and friends believed him dead
for eight years.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11
Bad Salad.

Boil six eggs Is minutes, cool In
cold water, cut in halves, mash the
yolks, add one-fourth teaspoon mus
tard, little pepper. same of salt, one
tablespoon vinegar, three Of oil or
melted butter. Stir all together. place
the halves Of whites on lettuce leaves,
form the yolks into little balls and
place In the whites. 81.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11
Uses Of NJ emu Cards.

IT wouldn't take so many menu
cards to carry us through at dinner.
said the head waiter, III people didn't
scribble so many notes on them and
make them unfit for use. Memoranda
OF all kinds are jotted down on these
cards during a meal. Arithmetical
puzzles are solved, the particulars Of
business deals are worked out, finan,
,cial problems are wrestled with, SON
nets are composed and social engage
ments are made and broken. The fact
is, 7 have seen about everything writ
ten on q menu card except popular
novel, and no doubt I've found the
plots OF some OF them" "a ,y5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11

( self and children by operating a board
ing house in HoQuaim. She waited
eight years and then sued for the in.
surance her husband had carried.
Discovery Of Cogdill was made by
an agent employed in the grand camp
Of Woodmen Of America and culmi-
mated after 19-days' search extend.
ing over Oregon and California.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11

his armor," while in Paris he is most
often. to be seen in booth at fairs,
described as IAN unknown animal
vomited up by the earthquake Of
Messina, the puzzle Of scientists" u
The secret of the armadillo has
now been revealed. He passes his life
in developing beneath his scaly hide
quantity Of succulent flesh resem-
bling in flavor rather high mutton.
Other articles at the dinner were ex-
otto fruits, Chinese wines, and NUT
ton of the black sheep OF Ushant
roasted whole.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11

Waterville, Wash. Douglas county,
Washington, is combining scientific
farming with the regular course In its
high school q. Il s X.
a. Z. Rogers OF Waterville. who is
responsible for this innovation in pub
lie school work, is firm believer IN
utilizing the schoolhouse and public
utilities to the fullest extent all the
time. He combats the custom only to
allow use Of school houses and grounds
for; the specific purposes for which
they were riginally intended, which,
he argues, does not give the greatest
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11
EIsh Puff.

This Is q delicious dish made from
remnants of cold cooked fish. Chop
fish and mix it with equal parts OF
mashed potato. Season with salt and
pepper and a tablespoon Of melted
butter. Stir into it two eggs, form
into roll. brush with a beaten egg,
roll in bread crumbs and bake in a
quick oven until brown. 5s 5 q
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11
Humorous Indexlnu.

Indexers have been responsible for
many errors, but possibly the strang-
est example of curious indexing occurs
in law book. Turning over it's In
dex, a correspondent Of the London
Chronicle noted the entry: Best, Mr..
Justice, His Great Mind" and refer
ence to the page brought this: "Mr.
Justice Best said he had a great mind
to commit the witness for contempt
of court" II
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11
Z y, When 3 ea Kit y Eoors.

Eggs should be beaten in different
ways according to the use they are to
be put to, whether much air is to be
beaten in or whether a fine close tex
ture is wished. The latter Is the re-
suit when the Dover egg beater Is
used, as 1t Is operated by turning q
wheel without lifting the beaten from
the egg so Incorporating little air. The
fiat wire beater gives the ARREST tex
.ture OF all. and Is best to use for angel
cake. sponge cake and meringues.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11
ARMADlLL0 NEW PARIS DISH
Animals Flesh Has High Mutton Fla
vor, Say Frenchmen Who Were
at Novel Banquet.

Paris.-A new dish has made Its
appearance on Paris luncheon table
It is the armadillo, and 1t has been
introduced to French cookery by the
Paris Societe d'Acclimation.
The armadillo has always been an
animal of mystery. Visitors to South
America may see him "dillowing In
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11
~ ~ 1.-F. - - =. r W. Z =
'Day of Adventure Ended.

Having closely observed. during the
Tripoli campaign. the conduct of 225
soldiers who had been convicted of
various crimes before the war, Doctor
Gonsiglio, prominent Italian sur
geon, now makes known the result of
his investigations. He finds that the
worst criminals manifested aggres-
.sjyeness toward their superior off
GERS and were faint-hearted in battle.
some who had been driven to crime
Iby the abuse Of alcohol or had re-
,csived disciplinary sentences distin-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11
chea per Cuts Of Meat.

In these days Of high priced meats
the cost Of living can be materially
reduced by the use Of the cheaper cuts
OF meat, which are really delicious
when properly prepared. Chuck roast.
for instance. il excellent as q "ragout"' :
Pound the meat we'll, sprinkle with
dour and pound again on both sides.
This makes the roast particularly ten
der. Scar it in = hot pot and roast
with onions. bacon, bay leaf. cloves
and one quarter cup Of vinegar. The
sour sauce makes the dish "piquant"
accompaniment for boiled rice or pota-
toes. ]. pa 81 WI 5t 5i
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11
+ steak II Butter and Cru m bs,

E Prepare enough dry bread crumbs
and fill cup. turn on to platter.
cut pound and half slice of rump
or round steak In palm-sized slices,
which butter on both sides and salt
and pepper and thoroughly cover with
crumbs; broil over bed OF red-hot
Goals; be careful not to scorch even;
serve with Drowned potatoes, celery
relish. stewed tomato. macarona and
tomato or creamed cabbage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11
Rubb,er..PIated Battle ships.

Observation-Disclosures battleships
are next. The British admiralty Is
experimenting with the invention.
The process consists Of sandwichtng
rubber between layers of steel. and
the inventors declare it will have the
same effect as sandbags have on ride
bullets. y,{ .5L Il 4 II gtas
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11

In April, 1904, after bidding his wife
and children farewell, Cogdill left Ho-.
quaim on a cruising expedition to Ore
gon. From Oregon he wrote two let:
ters to his wife, and in the latest said
he would be home in few days.
From that time until few weeks
ago, when he was found in platinum
mine in northern California, nothing
was heard Of him. His wife, after
an exhaustive search. gave him up
for dead. hi
After Cogdill's mysterious disap-
pearance Mrs. Cogdill supported her
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11
Jailed Salmon.

Flake one can salmon with silver
fork. Line mold with sliced hard
boiled eggs, then add salmon. Dissolve
one-half package plain gelatin in hot
water, salt, add half tablespoon butter,
and pour over salmon. Makes very
pretty dish and takes away strong
taste Of canned salmon. Z.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11
Child Liable to Be Spoiled. {.

At Zarantanto, there has Just 90
Cured # case which is probably
unique OF It's kind. a child has been
born while; its father. grandfather,
great-grandfather and gpeat-great-
grandfather are all living. Its name 10
Urriticoechea, and the family are
Basque farm laborers. The great
grandfather and great-great-grand-
father have acted as godfather to the
child. The united family constitute
nearly whole village. a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11
Steak and Fish PIanks.

Planks are now used In cooking fish
and steak, the meat being both cooked
and served on these planks. The wood
seems to give what Is cooked upon 1t
q distinctive and desirable flavor. To
make the planks non-absorbent they
should be rubbed before using with
some oil that will not hurt the food.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11
Meat Loaf.

One pound hamburg steak. Roll ilne
four crackers, one-half teaspoon salt
and big one-half teaspoon sage.
Mix these well and add two beaten
eggs and one cup Of milk. Butter a
bread tin and lay q couple Of thin
slices Of salt pork on bottom and on
top. q. .5s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11

d ~ : II -
M ~ ma =, !, low a. his INT SRed "A ..
hssf wb;te, . AZ : rr,ork & n Il Vas n,,ork
\ dav and the native liked beef. he
ss1ynn n % hack II had ana slaan tin
d Noe dav =, = 3 around doc %,
Iohn .waa droli and 5fnnny AM, Kaziah
& ,t,a IL :,angh- nita herself Ioi7n was
1oliv SHa wuaa al easily satisfied and
Il Ma, iittIe fortune kent them comfort.
4 ohlv .'S ~, shad ETindaad 6 acnu,red new
VI - hita n ~ 3 tronicsi B Ha a1ant All dav
an, and .,,Ianailv sroved about n the woods
Or a. ,alonp ina lake half the night
Ivinr ii e at,ra ana making IN
sr,oc,t - i, 90 ! bia nation =, 4. thia
n g M 81
4ssj e.rhara,a another X; tl,in y Ell * azia + ),
& WA dad STohn 5.I sort ~ Gdenend on Wal
5t ar ynn /. nyv ftar his iliaa MONT
8 a. ant aIh,o,n,t hia ,,ncla,s estate his mind
II 70 !. mat # what was hattar Than "a
f,nIa.ncas Il g ~ % down tot Honduras
4 mi saa r. haa conldn,t ID = vel, z. 7
q m nth that old 2mina9. Ma vha he,1l
strika ait rich ana come hack with :
SSortnna Than Ia "a 2 marry Int,a
q s1sr.nt9 ana Ia and I % into business To-
y ~etherdear bov pr 5$
3snear hoyv, ana nor hov indeed,n re-
nI,ed Miss Ka,ziah ,wininr "a fupitiva
Tar from her eve III aYon verv well
y 5iInnw that he's inst mining hia life
n xuav down n that horrid country The
q govvarrn,imant has @5con fiscatad vonr nine
\ ana waiter - workinp for 4 mere nit.
,tanca IL ndd engineering iohs We'll. 7
4 wrote him last week. telling him 10
I. coma rieht home marry 3I,,ties make
Nj. home With q 10 and even. ~ be
a conIdn,t ma Ia a fortune we'd al, !. ha
sban,n,v which "a the main tbinp after
4, m ." ~ s -'7'7
IA 7ayou ld,d,n cried 1ohn u,ondarf,,l,v
tworkaad IN at This announcements usay
IL oz;ab .+hat,a tnat famous Voc airi
III q ]IInndIras and the lana estate %
NJ sI,+hnndari wa can live somebow
= "a veil have . rova1 nest ., content.
I m ant and comfort ANYHOW" -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-03-11
ECO salad with Lettuce

5 Mix the yolks and whites Of four
hard-boiled eggs separately. Tear the
lettuce into small bits, mix with the
yolks. Put in a salad bowl and cover
with the minced whites. Pour tea
cupful of French, dressing over the
whole, g ~