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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-22

in a. manner never before undertak-
en- by any farm paper. What: we
then prophesied is, We regret to say,
now a reality,
There is a decided difference
between frozen and frosted corn. I'm
lder normal conditions the farmer in
! the corn belt is not materially con-
cerned at, the first frost. It simply
checks the succulent growth and
, turns the sap in the plant to more
rapid processes of maturing = the :
grain. This year, however, it is
different The first frost was a
genuine freeze in the sections MEL
| toned. Therefore, we are face to
face with the problem Of frozen, not
frosted, corn. ~,-...,,,.,
< "When immature corn is frozen It
lshcu1d be put in the silo at once.
There Is nothing toasbe gained by
waiting. Frozen: corn Is dead corn,
and dead corn will not grow, or. ma
ture. If allowed to remain stand
ing, the leaves will be broken OF by
the wind, and the rains that fol-
low frost will wash much Of the solu-
BILE nutrients from the corn. The
silage from such immature corn con-
tains more acidity, more moisture
than mature corn, and / It's lacking
in dry matter. It is, therefore, ltss
valuable than silage from corn that
has reached the stage where the
kernel is glazed and has begun to
dent. It. cannot be fed so heavily,
for it has a tendency to scour ami
mails. But to make the best of q
situation which exists there is no
alternative. Make frozen corn into
silage at once, feed less literally Of
it and more hay with it. .-..
Corn that has not been frozen
and is Yet immature should be. allow.
ed to stand in the field until it
reaches the. proper stage for ensilo-.
ing, or until in it's race with the
frost it has been overtaken. Freez-
ing detracts somewhat from the val
lle Of corn for, silage. Some years
ago the Vermont Experiment Sta
tion ran a number Of tests to de-
termine this point.
''In order to obtain accurate re-
suits, corn was silage from one
field at three different times put in
to the silo in an immature stage. At
ter two weeks, the remaining, half was
sliced one part we'll matured and
Funfrosted, and the other part also
we'll matured but frozen. The re-
suits showed that frost had slightly
decreased the feeding value Of the
corn, but the two weeks extra de
velopment made an increase, accord
ing to the estimate of the United
States Department Of Agriculture, of
from to Is per cent Of dry matter.
The properties of the digestible ma,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-22
STRAWBERRY POINT ROAD
GOOD CONDITION.
fMail--Press.)

/, The Strawberry Point macadam
road constructed one year ago Is in
excellent condition according TO the
report recently made by Prof. T. r.
Agg, Of the good roads section OF
tho Iowa State College, Numerous
reports had reached the Commission
offices that the road surface shad be-
gun to ravel and was in need OF i'm
mediate repairs. This mile of road
is on the Strawberry Point-Oel-
vein road, mile west Of Strawberry
Point. The work Of grading was ex-
tremely heavy, costing approximate
ly $4,000. The macadam surface is
sixteen feet wide and its cost fer
the mile was approximately $4,000.
1t was one Of the most expensive
country highway improvements
made in Iowa during the 1915 sea-
son and naturally the report that
it was failing under traffic, caused
consid cradle surpriss.
Professor Agg's report, after his
inspection of the road, is follows:
The road is in excellent condition,
having a close knit, well bonded
surface with a slight excess of
screenings in the portion outside Of
travelled track. These screenings
might we'll be scraped back on to
the middle Of the road with a wood
en- drag, and the county board was
so advised.
One section of the road Shows
few depressions due to the settle
ment. Of a rather heavy fill at this
point. This fact, however, is Of no
particular significance at the pres
emit time, and the road needs no
attention beyond the dragging
referred to-.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-22
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

J J.. Kirkwcod and wife to J. B.
Schuster, part Of lots II and II
block Carriers Add, to Hopkin-
ton, $500.
J. B. Schuster and wife to ]. J. Kirk.
wood, w 1----66 CT E 2---66 Of S.
5s-132 lot II block S, Carriers
Add, to Hopkinton, 100.
William w. Moore to Susan M.
Moore, w IL E IL lot Burning
tons Add to Manchester, 100.
Chas. Lane to Geo. w. Lane, E 1-2t
NE 1---44 NE Ia Sec. Colony
Twp.
y. L. Gilbert to Independent School
District of Dundee part of Sc IA
NV IA Sec. q Richland Twp, L.
10000.
John Eigenberger to H. c. Barker
part of lot IS of sub-div CT lot II
of sub-div CT SW IA and S IA OF
the NV IA Sec. % Delaware Twp
10000.
Martha Smith to FrancGs Kenny part
of lot of the Sub-div. of N part
of Sec. 5 and 6 in Milo Twp. L.
10000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-22

ord was received here last week
|of tho death Of Mrs. Peter SWenson
! OF Hartley, which occurred at her
home on wednesday morning. She
was formerly Miss Ida Cole Of Coles
burg She is survived by three sis
tiers and five brothers. The funeral
was held from the family residence
at Hartley on Saturday afternoon.
Rev. R., O. Hedder Of Elkader, will
begin a series Of revival services at
tho Alraoral church on Monday even
ing, Sept. 20. Services It 1880. A
cordial invitation extended to all to
attend the meetings.
Mrs. G A. Davey was pleasantly
surprised at her home on Thursday
afternoon, the occasion being her
birthday. Several of her friends and
neighbors dropped in and helped her
to celebrate the day. Refreshments
were served and a pleasant after
noon is reported by all present.
Charles Rafoth has secured the
position OF principal of the public
school at Delaware and entered up
len his duties there last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Winstorfer WIS.,
tied relatives in Waterloo last week.
Quite a number from here attend
ed the M. E. conference at Dubuque
Sunday. The six o'clock morning
train and the eleven O'Clock flyer
at night were held for their accom-
mediation.
| Word was received here CT the mar
riage of Miss Ruby Williams to Mr..
william Belden ON Thursday, Sept.
10, at Cedar Rapids. The bride is
the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edison
Williams of this city The groom is
resident Of Cedar Rapids and holds
responsible position with the Chi
caso and Northwestern Railroad in
that city, which will be their home.
Married, in Des Moines, Iowa, on
Sept. Is, at the home Of the brides
parents in tina city, Harold F. Schal-
Ter and Miss Hazel Ray. The groom
is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Adam
Schaller of this city, and the
bride is the daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. John Ray Of Des Moines., The
(best wishes Of a large circle OF
friends is extend1 d to the young
couple who will be at home to their
friends in the Arlington apartments
after Oct. Is.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-22
:. EI;jDG {; j

Mrs. Hugh Huston and little son
of Strawberry Point, visited at the
Kramer home last: Wednesday and
Thursday.
Clyde. True spent several days In
Waterloo. recently.
Fred ,Peet ! and daughter Mrs
White, who have been spending some
time, with Floyd Peet and family,
lett last week for the latters home
at. Los Angeles d" !. :, 49,. -
n Messrs. Jack and Frank Stone
! came home after taking a. business '5'
:. Mr.. ana Mrs. WIN. kramer = .,: 4
callers in Strawberry Point Sunday, !.
!. Prof. Jones enjoyed a visit last
tuesday FROM his father. S.yf> 80, /: s:
~: Mr.. and Mrs. Ed, Putt went up
to West Union lasfs dneAdayr = for
several daayys4visit With relatives:
=. Edith Adams, Irma Maxson, Claude
Boyer and Warren Shower are at
!. tending schoollat Fayette. ; :
~ Mrs Jennie, Breed and daughter,
': Lottie. and Mrs. S. v. Hubber1 of
5 Manchester, went up to strawberry
Point Thursday and remained ~ over
Sunday in, the RI. r. Norris home.
. Mr., and Mrs. Charley Cunning
ham are rejoicing over the arrival Of
| baby eirl at the4r home, sept."12.(,
i c. B. Madison made a business
strips to .sAberA cen last week ,a-seHe
made the "trip with his. car and was s
accompanied by F.. l.. Weyant.
I. Mr.. Hagensack Of Elkader was an
Edgewood caller last Wednesday.
Frank Woodbridge was in Oelwein
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-22

last week visiting his father and
mother: u..: T.. x.,.
Miss Ruth Whipple was down from
Fayette last Friday. and remained
over night with her uncle Jim Whip
pie and wife.
Mrs. Felter and daughter Mae,
Of Colesburg, spent last week with
her mohter, Mrs. Jane Robinson.
Rev. Heiserman attended confer
ence at Dubuque last week.
LIB. Blanchard and Chas. Smith
were in Dubuque last Wednesday,.
AIRS. Duncan Of Strawberry Point,
was q caller in town last Thursday.
Mr.. Clair Whipple, and family, OF
Cedar Rapids, spent several days last
week at the Whipple home. y
Mr.. and Mrs. De Forest Acorn; and
son were business callers In Straw.
berry Point last Friday. ;;
Mrs. p. Fishel came home Tues
day after a. two .Mexks,s visit at Wa
terloo sand Manchehter1ss y; IL; ,s,,]3.$s;;
!, .t:EMiss Zelda Farmer who teaches al
EIkader was at home oyer Sunday
:. Mrs, Feuchel and Ebabe OF Straw
berry Point, spent lasts week With
[ber. parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Pilgrim; - - r.
Frank Sherman Of Strawberry
Point, was in EdFewoosd last s ''|
day. q" T..
Mrs., Henry Barr attended a fun
eral of her sister at Kansas City,
last week. IT,.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Putt mourn
the death of their infant babe Sun:
|'day, Septic: Mrs: Putt, who t!shas
been in a serious condition, is; fm,
proving: 49, ~ sf@ =. ~ s1'' - s.
Mrs. Niles, who has been making
her home with her. mother, Mrs. d.
Lightly, passed away last Thursday
Sept. 16. Interment was made In
the Asbury cemetery. y
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-22
DEATH OF ARTHUR ALEXANDER
(Montcello Expressly


The funeral services of the late
Arthur Alexander, who died at the
sanitarium at Anamosa. on Monday
Of last week, were held on Wednes-
day morning, September 9Th, 1915, at
Bethel Presbyterian church, in Clay
township, Rev. Earl VIM. Benbow
officiating. The deceased was the
victim of an accident, the week be-
fore, by being pulled over a plow,
resulting in internal injuries which
were fatal. He was born on the rs
day of December 1882, near sOnslow,
the son OF VIM. H. and Amy Alex
ander. His life has been practical
~ all spent in the community Of On
slow. He was married in December,
1903, to Miss Nellie Hanna, OF Clay
township, to whom were born three
children, Bessie Iona who died in
infancy, VIM. Joseph and. Grace
Catharine. The widow and children
share their sorrow with the father
and mother of the deceased and his
four brothers. and one sister. Mr..
Alexander was only 80 years, eight
months, and ten days Of age when
he died. He was widely known in
this part of, the county and his fun
eral was attended by many more
than could be admitted into the
church. The bereaved ones desire
to thank the large number of friends
who have helped them so tenderly
to pass through this valley of the
shadow of death. The burial was
had in the North, sMineral cemetery
in Clay ;township.arg : &. ~ -, q,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-22
s,LAcE AND FROZEN CORN.

Farmers in the vicinity CT Man
chester, who suffered because Of the
frost on August" 31st, and who. are
contemplating; filling silos with corn
In the next few days and weeks, Will
find Of interest an article appear
ing in Kimball's Dairy Farmer, which
deals with, the question Of using
corn which had been frosted for sill
age purposes. Following is what
this farm journal says:
1.-The northern section of the corn
belt had its first taste of frost on
August 31st. In a majority of cases
it was only a scare, but, in several
sections we know of, the corn has
been killed. The low lying fields
felt the freeze more acutely than
those on higher locations.
What about frozen corn for ensil-
age? ,rShould, the. corn. he put in
the silo right away or is it better
to wait hoping that the plant will
attain a. higher degree of maturity
viii immature corn or, corn In the
milk stage make good silage? Is 1t
frost bitten, but not killed, stand
ing? Will it improve sufficiently
through becoming more mature to
warrant the risk ola further severe
freeze?, "s"'
These are the questions that have
been flooding this office by letter,
phone and telegram. We shall try
to advise our readers as best we
can, but first OF all we want to call
to mind the fact that Kimball's
Dairy Farmer gave ample warming
of the possible situation weeks ago
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-22
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our sincere
thanks to GU many FRIENDS for their
assistance and kindnesscs shown us
during the illness and following the
death of our husband and father.
MRS. S. M. MOORE,
E. L. MOORE.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-22
+. A. l.. i. FARLEY i RI & >sen sou
- 80, >.: = :.
Contractors and earpsntsrs* -
III :. -H'''.'<~'

+. Work of all kinds neat
and promptly done. Work
ing on :. a complete set of
farm buildings near Man.
Chester, Z !, Give us an oppor-
tunity to figure on your
buildings and we will dem
onstrate to your satisfaction
THAT we can save you mon
>ey. =
a .':$.<2s <~-<'s"' >>.. = Ees;;.,, .s+'z>
ALI. WORK.DONEIN.A
WORKMANSHIP MA N
2NER.
. . ~ -. .~t-- q, .
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-22
AssMUs BUYS WALKER STORE
niJournai) -.

OF interest to his mnay %Independ
ence friends is the announcement
that Frank B. Assmus, Of Manches
ter, has purchased the drug store
business of H. A. Brink, Of Walker.
He took possession: CT the business
on Monday. Mr.. ',Assmus is an'*old
Independence boy son of Mr.. and
Mrs, NJ. Assmus, And formerly was
Even drug stores 81 this city before
going to Manchester, where he has
been with the A. c. Philip drug
store the last eight years. He is
one of the finest, ; cleanest young
men on earth and the Bulletin
Journal takes realc pleasure in re:
commenting him to the people of
Walker and vicinity.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-22
IT'S MIGHTY NICE
Slightly Deeeiving

Yes, our Cakes, Rolls, Pies and
All. Other, Baking look good, but
they are so much, BETTER than
they look that we might be ar
rested any time for deception.
Here is a list pf Mouth Watering
Delicacier that we have addsd to
our list: =
Jelly Tart Buns, Scottish Spiced
Buns, Butter Rolls, Butterfly Rolls,
METROPOLITAN Cakes. and for q
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-22
STATEMENT

Of, the condition Of Farmers and Mer-
chants State Savings Bank. organized
under the laws Of Iowa located at Man
chester. County Of Delaware. at the
close Of business on the 18th day lof
Sept, 1915. made to the Auditor on
State. = :H'ss
Amount Of bills. bonds and
other evidence OF debt dis
counted or purchased actu-
ally owned by this bank. :$i2S,113 81
Gold in vault :. IS 2,22O 90
Silver in vault 80. I,446 90
Legal tender, nation
al bank notes and
subsidiary coin -. 3,479 Is :.
Drafts, Checks and y -:
), other cash items
not dishonored :. asia Sc
Total gold. silver. legal ten
der. drafts and checks. etc..
carried out. 49,. ....' 1O,IoV OIL
Amount subject to be drawn.
s a5 s,Int banks Gh oepoS.. "' ~. 4s7os %
Oyerdrafts. :. 4,159 20
Expense account in excess of
profits. 80. none
Value Of real estate 49,. g.. 1000 90
Value of personal property .. 5000 90
Total. $494, TAI "a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-22
terial being similarly increased, II
is safe to say that hQidAa the corn.
for the greatest development stcer-
tainly advisable" -
STATEMENT oFhrnE CONDITION.

4. of the Dundee Savings Bank.
FOrganized undar the laws of Iowa. Loco tad asl
close Of bustness' On the 18th day. Of September.
A. D. 1916. made to the Auditor OF State.|
ASSETS +>.-a'ts ~ Ea:S5e3. s4l
Amount of bills. bonds and other evil Sss
deuces OF debt discounted or pur-
chased actually owned BY this bank $500 9lI
Gold In vault. ....... .::..-...$ 422 g
IN 1S1
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-22

CHANGE try our Genuine Bred After eating will
see why European friends would fight than eat It's
great peace argument.
The big rush for the is over with and we can now
handle specates for parties dinners
etc and along with that Come Again Feeling
larger Bune Brothers Famous Chocolates and
Fancy Candies santary displayed and sold reasonably
HALLS BAKERY & CONFECTIONERY
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-22

S.OAu S~o' 's.''''"'''s
Legal tender and naMonai 5isiaE .iI8
coin "..: .-. .:::: 1924 rs
* cash itoms not dtshonored 70 81 ....s--s.
Total 1old. silver. legal tenn fssfS
Il ss s esl lissd cut a e- -: 174s q
AMOUR subj &c 4ob 3 drsWe a az, n
e; ;:':::; ::s.: 8.
Expense account In excess .t
ve 81 Rso Of n ezf.ts, 500 oe
Value OF personsl property 1870.
Total Assets...:..."...:. 46elS
LIABILlTIKs 5s5
Amount Of capital stock s 100oo a.
Amount OF deposits subject . a
As ~ S It demand dspo;ii. Is s
Amount Of time deposits 9.7N rs
Amount savings depOales--- l,764.90
Amount deposited by banks .5-.-a.
Total deposits-:........., : 3t.ss4
Bills Payable .---.-..-..-...--- 3.0OO %
oIhsr profits After dedactine
"a - q
Total iAbilities--"...... 4&eSo
state Of Iowa. Buchanan County.-ss: s5, M
w. J: T. Gilbe e ;,1 President I. ID and
st.te%sos i iu!l. true and eerrees. g 8: T.
Of our knowledge aud belief! that the $3.50
In0t0lD seq 10TH Sfo OOn0N mao tho ptOp0ttG3
said baI in IT, corporate capacity; and thAt q
part OF the same has been loaned or advanced
e .ad n:ek for To- Il, the purpose Of being ezhet
: - - :, JL.'GIL3ERT. Proaidon
- 4. G.. HESNER. Cashier.
#s Sworn to beforo me- and tsubecribodIasU
presence by J. l.. Gilbert and E. G. Hepne
this l7th day Of September. 1915. 49,
:sss~-- y" .>&,4HlM. FITCH.
Notary Public in and for Buchanan Codns
Atsested by: -. - -
F. G. Larrabee: ~, :fss
A. R, schrader !
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-22

| in a. manner never before undertake
len by any farm paper. What: we
then prophesied is, we regret to say,
now q reality,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-09
THE ARMY OF
on DESPAIR


ries which will follow under the
above head were written by Fred
IsIer, teamster and secretary of the
international Brotherhood Welfare
association, more commonly known
as the Hoboes' union. 1t will give
Day Book readers a better idea of the
unemployed situation than any news
stories written by newspaper writer's
who casually visit the various resorts
of the homeless to get a STORY" If
you want to know where the poor fell
low who tackles you on the street
LIVES" read these stories of
''LIFE" in Chicago,-N. D. C.
BY FRED ISLER,
Teamster and Sec'y Hoboes' Union
III 1 wonder sometimes whether one
Of the upper strata of society who,
during the course of his life has been
a pampered pet, having all the luXu-
ries of life at his disposal, other peo-
pie to wait upon his whims, fine
clothing material to wear, appetiEing
and weI-cOoked food to eat, autOmO-
biles ready to go at his command and
a mansion to reside in, ever stopped
to give a thought to the condition of
the man who, through no fault of his
own, cannot even get enough food to
satisfy his hunger
Has he ever realized that fact that
his luxUries were made possible by
the sweat and labor of MANY of the
men who, with a Godforsaken express
sion spread all over their faces, are
walking the streets looking for
place where bit of heat will warm
up their tired and weary limbs.
Has he ever taken the trouble to
notice shadows of human beings, rid
den with disease, the result of chron-
ic starvation and untold privations,
who will be in the graveyard before
another year will have rolled by?
Does he care about the awful di-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-09


alone? Has he any conception Of the
mental anguish of the man whose
lofty ambitions and fondest hopes are
brutally shattered by circumstances
over which he has absolutely no con-
troll?
Does he and his class, with few
notable exceptions, however, know or
care to learn that a spirit of unrest
is manifesting itself among the work.
ingmen who are becoming acqUaint-
er with. the fact that the making Of
a millionaire forces hundreds to the
pauper's line?
With the exception of now and then
writing check or two for sO-called
charitable purposes, what has he and
the rest of his class done to do away
with conditions responsible for the
bringing into being of such a thing
as an army Of despair? Practically
nothing
How the members of the army of
despair manage to exist during times
of depression is a mystery to many.
The average man has but hazy con-
ceptiOn of the struggle for existence
under such condition. Too many are
also laboring under the delusion that
the unemployed are not willing to
work or too lazy to seek employment.
Others blame it on drunkenness or
lack of thriftiness. Right here chal-
lence contradiction and emphaticaIly
declare that the large majority of the
unemployed are not natural booze
fighters and will work If given an OPP
poTtunity.
In order to bring some light to bear
on the situation, to dispel absurd no
tons and to get others to think on
the problem, which is no doubt the
most serious we have to face, 1 viii
relate in the course Of this article
first-hand experiences which are
everyday occurrences in the places
where the Brotherhood of Misery
makes an attempt to "get by" or bet
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-12-15
SEARCH OF CAROLINA
 DESCRIBED

NEW YORK, Dec. 13. - Officers and passengers on the American steamship Carolina arrived here to- day and gave first hapd details of the search of the Carolina by the French cruiser Descartes on December 5.
 Chief Steward Karl Schaade was removed by the French, according to Captain ]. o. Foss. The vessel was hailed, ne says, just after she crossed the three-mile limit and a blank shot was fired ss a signal to stop the boat
 Six men and lieutenant from the cruiser boarded the ship and detained ner for two hours. Several passen- gers, including Charles T. Pfaltz, an importer, were questioned as to their nationality and business.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-12-15
Are You Helping
 To Hurt Prescott?

.t-
 i. Does the mail order business I. I. hurt community? I. I. The'harmful effects were point I. I. ed out in an editorial in Sun 4 4. days Journal-Nliner and yester- I. I. day information was obtained I. !. showing that ll,2l9 pounds of + # freight from mail order houses 's' .s. were received over the s. F., P. .ss' i. x P. railroad during the month I. I. of November. Perhaps twice i. .s as much came via parcel post !. # and express, during that period, + < and yet people wonder why 't' .t Prescott is not prosperous. 4. T. Trade with the local merchants I. I. and a change for the better in !.
 !. the commercial life of the city i. I. will be immediately noticeable. I. !. The Yuletide season is good I. ]. time to begin Keep your dol !. I. lars at home and help the town !. I. grow. tt I. I. .t. l. I. + + !. !. + + !. + !.