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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
Heaven on Earth.

Heaven consists in nothing else
than walkings abiding, resting in the
Divine presence. There are souls who
enter into this heaven before leaving
the body. II thou believest that thy
God, found, felt and rested in, Is
heaven. why not, under the gracious
help which he vouchsafes to thee In
his son, begin at once to discipline
and qualify thy soul for this heaven?
II this be thy chief good, why turn
away from it, as though it were a
thing not to be desired? II it be the
very end of thy being. the only right,
good and blessed end. why postpone
thy qualification for 1t, as though 1t
were a bitter necessity? Suffer thy
soul. so noble in its origin. to be with
drawn from dust. noise. multitudes.
vain treasures and vain pleasure. to
find its sweetness and fullness In God.
John Pulsford. -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
Pork Loaf.

Two pounds Of fresh pork, run
through a meat chopper, season with
salt, four drops Of tabasco pepper
sauce, q little sage and mix thorough
ly with pint or more Of stale bread
crumbs, which have been softened
with milk, then well drained. Add to
this one egg well stirred into the mix
ture, and pack into a loaf pan which
has been creased. Bake in moder-
ate oven about two hours. This may
be beaten either when hot or cold. The
loaf may be shaped with the hands
and baked in a roasting pan with po-
tatoes. which have been peeled, around
It,. Sweet potatoes are particularly
good baked in this way.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12

To prevent your window plants from
blooming only on the street side, turn
them occasionally and you will have
the blooms in the room as we'll. Do
not give foliage plants as much light
as for Towering plants; keep the ferns
in shady corner; north window is q
good place. II ia 15, K
Use as dry material only well rotted
manure. To prepare liquid manure to
be applied, only after the ordinary wa
,tering has been done, take an ordinary
barrel containing one.half bushel OF
fresh COW dung and il extra strength
be required add couple OF quarts of
fresh hen manure and cover with wa
ter: q! sss7 ri. i.
ii After it has been fermented thor
{ oughly the coarse material will all set
tie to the bottom and you may fill the
barrel with water and the solution IL
ready to be applied. to your plants.
An application every two weeks is
generally all that is required for most
plants. =
For this process sand is generally
used, or very light soil. as most favor
able for the formation Of new roots.
The geranium is perhaps the easiest
to begin with and a good healthy top
should be selected where wood has
formed. Take sharp knife and cut
below the joint. a. .7.
Foliage plants are very easily prop
agated, and every woman can do her
own work Of this nature with great
satisfaction. 49, }%E$ -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
Is IN A SHADOW 81. .,.=
Tea Drinker Feared Paralysis.

Steady use Of either tea or coffee
often produces alarming symptoms
as the poison (caffeine) contained in
these beverages acts with more po
tency in some persons than in others
II was never coffee drinker,'
writes an Ill. woman, "but a tea drink
or. l was very nervous, had frequent
spells OF sick headache and heart
trouble, and was subject at times to
severe attacks Of bilious collie.
'.No end Of sleepless nights-would
have spells ut night when my right
side would get numb and tingle like .
thousand needles were pricking my
flesh. At times l could hardly put my
tongue out Of my mouth and my right
eye and ear were affected. - q
"The doctors told me to quit using
tea, but thought could not live with.
out it-that 1t was my only stay.
had been . tea drinker for twenty-five
years; was under the doctors care for
fifteen. ST., r.
about six months ago. I finally quit
tea and commenced to drink Postum.
II have never had one spell of sick
headaches since and only one light
attack of bilious collie. Have quit hav.
ing those numb spells at night, sleep
we'll and my heart Is getting stronger
all the time"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read 1.-THE Road to
Wellville," in pkgs. :c
Postum comes In two forms:
Postum Cereal-the original form
must be well boiled. 15c and Csc pack
ages.
Instant Postum-a soluble powder
dissolves quickly in cup OF hot wa
ter, and, with cream and sugar, makes
q delicious beverage instantly, SOC and
Soc tins. -, 49, ....
4 Both kinds are equally delicious and
cost about the same per cup. ss.zs.,
There's q Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
/ DEVICE FOR TYING UP WOOL
Five Pieces Of one.inch Boards, Hinged
{, Together, VIII Be Found
Quite Serviceahle. f..5. y

ia A device for tying up the neeces
after sheep shearing may be- made by
taking five pieces OF one!inchf boards
IL or IA inches square and Ringing
them together SO when folded up they
will make a square box, writes F. w.
Efchmeyer in Missouri Valley Farm
er. Using saw, make cut at the
center OF the outer edge of, each leaf.
Fasten four half hooks on two leaves
opposite each other. Put four eyes
on the remaining two leaves, and the
tie is complete. To operate 1t lay it
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
DISEASE OF POTATOES
Growers Should Be Constantly
on Watch for Powdery Scs5.
In Addition to Being Carried by Seed
Tubers Trouble May Persist In. In. =.
feeted Soil for Some Time
- Dlsinfectlun 10 Urged.

Although the attention of scientific
men was first called to powdery scat
IN 1841. the disease had already been
known to German farmers for several
years. The first report of the disease
In the United States was made in 1918
potatoes from widely separated sec
tons Of the country being found to be
affected. " 4 - -
Investigation shows that. as yet, the
disease has not made great Roadway
In this country and potato growers
everywhere should be continually on
the watch for 1t, SO the disease may
be quickly stamped out. Severe at
'tacks occur when potatoes are planted
year after year, on infected land. =.
IL. 1t is claimed that healthy potatoes
which have been in contact, with dis
eased ones may carry powdery scab'
This naturally leads to the supposition
that 1t may be spread by means OF
sacks or other containers or by means
Of tools. such as planters, etc. An
other possibility Is that plows. har'
rows or other tools used for working
infected land may carry with them the
germs of the disease to contaminate
portions Of the farm now free from
powdery scab. Perhaps the most i'm
portant fact from the economic stand
point is, that the disease, in addition
to being carried by the seed .tubers,
may persist In infected soil for some
time, thus making It worthless for
potato culture. One writer claims that
manure of pig fed with potatoes at
fected with powdery scab carried the
germs OF the disease. Other writer's
have pointed out the fact that contain.
mated manure may be a means OF
spreading the infection. y,
No potatoes should be planted with
out first disinfecting them with formal
dehyde or corrosive sublimate. for If
by chance the healthy seed has be.
come contaminated this would tend
to eliminate danger from this source.
BY careful selection OF only sound.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
Windsor Soap.

This may be made Of small pieces Of
white, hard soap, or of homemade hard
soap. Shave very thinly and melt
over q slow fire dissolve slowly. Re
move from fire and when lukewarm
add enough oil of caraway to scent
it III preferred, some other fragrant
oil may be used Unsteady. Turn into
molds and allow to remain Eve or
six days in q cool, dry place.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
Oriental eaef.

Ono and one-half pounds Of round
beef, one-half pound fresh pork. one
onion, two green peppers, one cupful
crumbs. Salt to taste. Put all through
meat chopper. Mix thoroughly, form
into loaf. place in pan, lay three
slices of bacon on top, pour over 1t
one can tomatoes. Bake in steady
oven ~ hours. Thicken gravy and
strain. II -.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
.Garman Salad.

One small cabbage cut fine, either
chopped or shredded, one large beet
sliced, six hard-boiled eggs. Season
the cabbage with salt and pepper,
place on a fiat salad dish, pile it rather
high and arrange around it alternate
slices Of the beet and eggs. If you
wish, garnish with white celery leaves.
Put dots of either mayonnaise or a
thick boiled dressing on the cabbage,
but do not mix it in. Pass more dress.
ing when the salad is served. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
WHEN TO PLANT BULBS
~ MRS. JOHN FIELD.

BY MRS. JOHN FIELD. &
Hardy bulbs should be planted -
4 early In the fall as possible.
Dealers will not begin sending out
\ bulbs much before the latter part
4 Of September. Early orders get the
Il best bulbs. M lssl ,..,. Id ,s,sss 4
The best soil for bulbs for the
4 house is q rich loan mixed with sand.
II too heavy. add turfy matter to
tighten it. 55ls5 AK q ,ss,. ST.,
5$ & Always choose well-drained To-
i cality for your. bulb-seed; If not nat
urally SO. put at least six inches of
Il broken crockery, pieces OF brick. old
shoes, old bones, and the like in the
bottom Of the bed. ts.. u 4:-..l ,&z5 ::
" Never take bulbs out of the package
the florist sends them in until you
are ready to plant them. Do not
leave them exposed to the light or
4 mir, as this will cause loss Of moisture
and weaken vitality. ss s. s6 .:ss y.
ss The scales of lily bulbs often be-
come soft and flabbyy when exposed
to the air, because OF the evaporation
Of the sap, which is the life blood OF
( the bulb. Such bulbs are weakened,
and hardly worth planting. Put all
bulbs in the cellar or in a dark, cool
place until ready to plant. ,
Many plants will grow well in an
|: ordinary window In winter, but the
{ number that viii soften freely under
such conditions are few and need
special preparation. Many failures
4 are due to an unwise selection. OF
I kinds, 40 well as to the extremes of
heat to which the ordinary room is
subjected. IL IN .fl5ss SRI. "a.
September is a good time to root
cuttings taken from soft wood plants,
but the "bloomers" for the house
should have been slipped and rooted
last May or; June. Cuttings taken as
I late as September Of the. new half
Z ripened wood Of many ANNALS and
Sperennialsswill make nice house plants
y and some Of these should bear flowers
B IL well cared for. Is 2& I. 3 3s:S ~ hi
Hardy bulbs may be planted among
shrubbery, and these Will give bloom
ut time when the branches of the
I shrubbery are bare Of foliage. lighting
MP the grounds wonderfully. The
shrubbsryt will In turn serve to pro-
1 tect the bulb flowers and foliage from
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
Dramatic Criticism.

The final curtain had fallen and the
audience was futtsring and fling out
Of the playhouse. In the lobby was
q picture of the author of the piece,
parsonage with an abundant beard
and a pair Of flashing eyes under
beetling brows-in short, the well.
known Mephistophelian mask OF
George Bernard Shaw. r. astr
"He has a clever face" said one
fluttering lady to another fluttering
lady as they went out into the night.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
Wool Tyer Spread Out.

fat on table. and lay down two
lengths of Irvine. crossing them in
the center and drawing them down in
the saw cuts made on the edges to
hold them in place, allowing enough
end to tie. Lay on the fleece. pelt
side down, gather all scraps and roll
the wool to center from all sides, then
bring up the sides of box and hook
them together. Tie your Irvine cross
ways, and you will have compact
bundle. f ~ $3.50, ! 4 H.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
.cUTICuRA COMPILATIONS
Are Usually Fresh and Clear, Soft and
Ettfes.@ ~ velvsty. Try Ons. +

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. Thus
these supercreamy emollients promote
and maintain the natural purity and
beauty of the skin, scalp, hair and
hands under conditions which II neg
lected might dishgure them. .s
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. Ky.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv. "a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
MANAGEMENT OF BROOD sow
Keep Animal Growing Thrifty, but
Do Not Fatten-other Cardinal
Points to Observe.

VI The essentials Of brood SOW man
agement may be briefly summarized:
1. Provide suitable food, but do not
overfeed. 5;G, CA
2. Emphasize the protein and ash
constituents Of the ration.
3. Keep the SOW growing thriftily,
but do not fatten. aas
i 4. Devise schemes to induce exer-
else. .5..' q. 3, !. y; =. $$5;s
S. Provide warm, dry, we'll bedded,
we'll ventilated and sunlit quarters.
6. Avoid constipation by natural
feeding methods, but resort to emer-
gency remedies II necessary. q
Z. Kill on lice with crude oil. and
drive out worms with santonin and
calomel. IT.. e.... !..a&.5ssr..
8. Practice gentleness at all times.
Hog men cannot afford to neglect
any Of these cardinal points when the
cost of production is so high.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
Use the, cultlvator..

Farmers who watched their crops
parch and shrivel during last years
long drought. while neighbors who cul.
tivated persistently made good yields,
viii no doubt be more inclined this
year to the use Of the cultivator. one
of the most valuable of agricultural
implements. Make up your mind now
that you are going to keep your land
constantly stirred up" and not allow
your plants to be handicapped by I'm.
satisfied thirst. +C1-r
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
/ 1Mac,a,roni MiIanaise.'.

Two tablespoonfuls butter, one table.
spoonful -four, one-fourth teaspoonful
salt, one-fourth teaspoonful paprika,
one-half cupful brown stock, one-half
cupful strained tomatoes. Make .
sauce of these ingredients, add one
cupful cooked macaront, and when
that is hot add one-fourth cupful par
mesan cheese. Lift and relift the
macaroni until it is thoroughly blend.
ed with the mixture. This recipe
is designed to serve four. persons.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
The Only Alternative.

The young woman sat before her
glass and gazed long and earnestly at
the reflection there She screwed up
her. face in many ways. She flufed
up her hair and then smoothed It
down again; she raised her eyes and
lowered them; she showed her; teeth
and she pressed her lips tightly to-
gether. At last she got up. with q
weary sigh, and said: . -, - q :l.i j..,.y
'1t's no use. I'll be some kind Of
reformer." ~ t " -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
One Of Best Pastures.

Bronze grass is one of the best pas.
ture plants. Its good points are that it
has good root system: therefore
stands tramping well, starts early and
grows late, is leafy. and makes a fine
pasture. It does well on poor as well
as on good soil. but responds well to
good soil and manuring.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12

Prevent Contagious Diseases.
Keep your runs clean and disinfect
them, as this will keep down any con-
tagious diseases that may appear In
YOUR flock later on in the season.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
Docs. Do: and Children.

:Yes, at first didn't want dog In
the house, but now I've become much
attached to him." a. #Ss al
'Is that so?" IA .g,y u
"Yes; all my friends who keep dogs
say the same thing. And ! suppose
people who have children really feel
the same about them. too: iss ii
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
Cranberry Conserve.

One quart cranberries, three-quar.
tiers cupful water; boil til( soft. then
strain, add three-Quarters cupful more
water. liz pounds sugar, one-half
pound walnut meats, one-quarter
pound seeded raisins, one orange, cut
up. Cook till thin jelly, or one-halt
hour. ...,., H&
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
II Meier Runa Smooth.

It was at the conclusion of the
lovers quarrel. "And now" he re-
marked, II suppose we must meet as
strangers" Not at ALL" she replied
coldly. II we should meet as strang-
ers, we should probably fall in lova
with each other again. Judge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12

the idea?' He didn't seem to under
stand. The idea,' reminded him;
you said there was an idea in it.
He remembered then. All, yes he
said. Yes. We had to cut that out !"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
Cut Il out.

A good theatrical story was told by
Jerome X. jerome at London club
dinner to dramatic authors. Il spoke
to an eminent producer not long ago"
he said, "about a play young friend
of mine had sent to him. He remem-
bered it. .Ah, yes,' he said. Not at
Z all bad. There's an idea in It, Later
on 1t was produced, and after the
show I went behind. WELL said the
eminent producer. what did you think
Of it?' oh. all right, said. 1T
] seems all correct. But what about
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12

scab, the Usual Appearance When
Taken From Bins In Winter-lower
Left Hand, ,Powdery scab, Warty
staee-Lower Right Hand, PowdeFy
seab, .canker Stage. e.. b. ,,.s.s5s : J.
thoroughly healthy seed tubers. and
then disinfecting it is possible to en-
tirely eliminate blackleg. prevent the
spread Of ordinary scab. and also to
overcome some Of the losses from
seed decay and so-called imperfect
termination. 50
After the sound, healthy tubers
have been disinfected great care should
be taken not to contamipate them by
allowing them to come In contact with
sacks, barrels or planters, etc, which
may carry the germs Of the disease.
Special attention should also be given
to storage houses; After all dirt, po-
tato culls and rubbish have been re-
moved from the potato house, the in;
terror walls and floors should be thor
oughly sprayed with solution Of cop
per sulphate, five pounds to fifty gal
Ions Of water. - T..
The amounts of disinfectants to use
and the length OF time for treating
seed potatoes are as follows: - 8
~ Formaldehyde, 40 per cent, one
pint; water, 80 gallons; soak tubers
in this solution for two hours.
(2)$ Corrosive sublimate, four ounces;
water, 80 gallons; soak tubers one and
one-half hours in this solution.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12

Importance Of Good Seed.
Good seed Is an important matter
with the gardener as we'll as the
farmer. 80 r#
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
Gull the Nonlayera,

Eat or sell the hen that does not
believe in laying. Then the poultry
will begin to pay profit.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
A P.hony Joke.

y ~ = ID, a Ebony Joke. @3sat3 =, ~
II bought a photograph yesterday"
That's good sound investment. - =,
Boston Evening Transcript.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12

A coat hanger to which is attached
q clothes brush has been patented by
q Denver resident
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
Kerosene Good for Roup,

Z NI.-|- NeF0SeHe OUUu TOT NUUp. IN
Ahen does not prefer drinking water
that has film of ,kerosens over the
surface. but 1t is good for her in
rides If there Is any roup in the flock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
Soft-Meated Fowl.

The only, way to secure soft-meat-
ed bird is to keep them growing from
hatch to hatch. s-.s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
Ena md Ree4 SALAD

If you like salads try this combina.
ton made, from hard-boiled eggs and
beets. Quarter and arrange on lettucs
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
A reasonable woman Is one who
Isn't unreasonable all the time. H., 3
Drink Denison's Coffee.
Always pure and delicious.
Easy Money.

~ Easy Money. ~
"I've got q swell job now." said the
private detective.
What is it,"
Swallowing a man who has box
at the ball game every afternoon"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
This WIN Interest Mothers.

This VIII Interest Mothers.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Childr IN
for Teverishness, Headache, Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regulate tho
Colds in - hours. They are so pleasant to take
children like them. Used by mothers for rs
years.. All Druggists, CSC. Sample FRE1. Ad'
dress, A. 8. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12
Some Shy.

Patience-Was she shy on her birth.
day? vg,$;t -s=s IA ,,,att sj, S ...t$i
Patrice-Oh, yes; she was shy about
ten candles on her birthday cake. y;
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12

YOUR OWN DnUaGIsT WILL TELL you
Try Murine Ego Remedy for Red, Weak, Watery
nyes and Grsnulated nyeldsi No Soaring
81 mail Free. Murine Mye Remedy Co., Chicago
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-12

There are s25 separate operations
in the manufacture of watch that
sells for dollar. ..,...-,, 49, q. "
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-04-02

mind2 What's this? Been rummagine
around In the old trunk again? Find
anything?
Nothing but this sheet of paper"
John took 1t. why, 1t looks like a
map or plan of a mine!'
"a map?" chorused Zudora and Mrs
Ramsay
And didn't know what It could
be- exclaimed Iudora
"lll wager it's some data regarding
the boundaries Of the diamond mine IN
Africa. Anyhow. I'd hang on to II
Ii may be worthless, and again II may
have value. Put II back In the trunk
My rule Is, never throw away an,
scrap OF paper you do not thoroughly
understand. Whenever ! sign con
tract l go to. a brother lawyer to SEQ
II be gets the same points do. Put
1t back into the trunk and come along.
It's glorious out of doors today
When Radcliffe and Gyp the gun
man saw the three depart for the
skating pond the former instructed the
gun man to remain On the watch and to
whistle IN case OF danger. He himself
was determined to enter the house and
have a thorough look into Zudora's
room. He found an unlocked window
In the rear, and through this he enter
ed the house. Everybody was out, in
Guiding the servant. He could not
have found better opportunity.
He knew where Zudora's room was,
having once made midnight visit to
It. They had tricked him out Of fine
lot Of gems, and he had not yet re-
covered from the chagrir OF this fact.
To this day he had not the least idea
where they had hidden the stones. He
was certain that the gems were not In
the house at present Doubtless they
had been disposed Of secretly.
The first thing that welcomed his
gaze was the battered old trunk. The
scorched leather ut once convinced him
that this had come from the house OF
Nissan All. He knelt beside 1t and
threw back the lid. He eyed curiously