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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26
DO AWAY WITH ROSE PESTS

/; To do away with rose pests mix by
rapid stirring a tablespoonful of coal
oil with a pint of very. hot strong soap
suds, and when well mixed add this
to enough hot suds to make a gallon.
Mix pint of unslaked lime with a
quart Of water and when settled pour
the clear lime-water into the coal oil
emulsion, adding to this teaspoonful
Of paris green, stirring it all rapidly
and thoroughly. Keep this mixture
well stirred when using and spray or
syringe the leaves, under the upper
side with plenty of the mixture. It
will be good for the bush, If not
healthy for the bugs and slugs. :.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26
They are too tall to take up and pot
or the house during the early autumn

They are too tall to take up and pot
for the house during the early autumn
nights. E4Ts Nd. Il
For the chrysanthemums, grow
some in boxes or large pots, taking
them not later than July or August.
If you want very large. fine flowers.
thin the buds mercilessly and give
plenty of fertilizer and good growing
conditions. 81. ,..r.,r .,,..,,., = IA
q! When the asters come up, trans
plant some of the finest to boxes or
pots while small; sink the boxes in
the soil and as the weather grows
cool remove to the veranda or cool
shed. They will bloom beautifully
until the house must be closed up,
with heated air inside.
I. The California poppy may be trans
planted the same way and its bloom
ing period prolonged till long after
frost. It is lovely in flower and foil
age. IL. - t-.-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26
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had the best of reasons for being hopeful and
!. confident. Their president was trained soldier.
/ He had studied at West Point and had had ex-
perience both iIsssshe army and in the war de-
partment. Above an things, he had the conf
dence OF his people. 33S ss5 ~
It is no wonder that the people Of the South
received the announcement of Lincoln's call for
$4,000 troops with derisive laughter and cheers.
This was on the third Of April. BY the thirtieth
of May their loyalty to their cause had become
more enthusiastic. This was especially true of
their younger men. The military drill incident
to their preparation for war with them was a
pleasant pastime. There was no need of call
for troops Thousands Of them were ready and
anxious to enlist. Manassas Junction. Va, had
been selected as the ralying place for the Con-
federates, and volunteers were gathering there.
Such was the situation the thirteth of May in
1861. A calm before the storm. Fifty-two days
later the battle of Bull Run! s gi;5s NEW 81 5sS
The truthfulness of the old saying, Coming
events cast their shadows BEFORE" must have
been realized by the people both in the North
and in the South the thirtieth of May in 1863 for
at that time there were pending two events eth
er Of which, these people must have realized
might prove to be the turning point of the war
One of these, they knew, would happen soon 1T
sVicksburg, the other somewhere in the East, but
at what place no one could at this time forete..
T "Any news from Vicksburg?, must have been
the question which was asked hundreds of times
on this day when neighbor met neighbor. The
people Of the north were hoping that their sol
diers would soon succeed in capturing this
stronghold of the Confederacy but there were
doubts in their minds. Grant had not as yet
gained the confidence of the Union people. Il e.
n Within the three weeks Immediately preceding
this thirtieth of May the Union forces had been
gaining a series of victories near fVicksburg.
Grant had defeated "Joe" Johnston at jackson
and had placed Union troops in charge of that
city. He had defeated Pemberton both at Cham
pions Hill and at Big Black river. Pemberton,
now cut OF from communication with Johnston,
had retired within the defenses at vicksburg
Eight days before this thirtieth Of May Grant
had tried to take these defenses by assault, but,
being repulsed he had taken up his position on
the heights north Of the city and had begun his
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26

ond thought of the. public is now d.
rected against the wanton depreda-
tons on nocturnal peace committed
by thoughtless motorists, by peddlers
and vendors, by those who deliver milk
or newspapers or other wares at an
early hour from house to house.
A fortune, in dollars and in human
gratitude alike. awaits the inventor
who shall obliterate the slam-bang of
the trucks of trolley car at the
street intersection. Those whose per
sistent sleep would be sundisturbed by
any sound short Of the angelic trump
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26
Naval Courtesy.

Just as all preparations had been
completed for the search for the lost
United States submarine in Honolulu
harbor the Japanese cruiser Idzumo
hove her anchor and prepared to
leave port. :s,
Before making for the outside the
warship steamed in semicircle
about the point where the submarine
was believed to lie. The crew were
drawn up in salute and the warship's
flag was dipped in honor of the Il men
who went to their death on board the
F4. + - -. %E
Naval men are punctilious in mat
tiers of etiquette, and the world would
be better If the same conditions pre-
vailed in other walks Of life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26
Steam-pried Hay.

= The up-to-date well-equipped farm
seems now to have a method of pro-
lection during the hay season, against
the losses which have been expert
enced in SO many cases by the wet
ting of the rain and the preventing
of proper drying. Experiments show
that grass can be dried by steam
within thirty minutes from the time
it is cut, and then be ready to be
stored away. The product thus OBJ
tanned is superior to the ordinary sun
dried product, having sweeter
flavor and keeping fully as we'll. This
can be applied, Of course, only on
farm that has a steam plant, but it is
fairly simple, and it certainly seems
to promise to the farmer protec-
ton against one of his inevitable
trials in the past. 90.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26
Few "EquInoctial" Storms.

Few "EquInoctial' Storms.
It Is fact of meteorological record
that within 200 years there have not
called "equinoctial." The sun will be
perpendicular with the equator of our
earth, say today and tomorrow, be-
cause we have reached that axillar
angle when this annular spectacle hap
pens; and there may come storm,
but it will not be because the sun is
crossing the line." but the result of
the swirling in Of the, colder atmos-
aere to expel the more heated. Even
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26

racket may be applied, not merely for
o week, but for all time. y
h We are on the eve of a popular rev
olut1on against noise. Tolerance has
ceased to be virtue. A little while
ago lone protestants here and there
we're looked upon as harmless cranks.
Societies for the propagation of un-
necessary noises aourished like the
green bay tree, and the thought Of
trespass on q mans repose. as an In
dictable otense. like trespass upon
any other property, was secuted as
absurd. The educated and sober sec
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26

called from a celebrated pottery on
the Asiatic side of the strait. An
agent from this pottery used to be
always on the lookout for a wander
ing European, and hooked onto every
passing ship. His boatload of gaudy
crockery was generally more remark
able for gliding and tawdry color than
for taste. But the forms of the ves-
sells were often graceful, even CLASH
cal; and specimens of the tall water
jugs he sells. or once sold, can be
seen throughout the Levant, though
seldom in London.-London Chronicle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26
PLANT ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS

Ornamental shrubs and herbaceous
perennials may be planted in Novem.
Der or December, They will not give
much bloom the first season. but will
increase in size and beauty for many
years, requiring little care aside from
occasional pruning and thinning out,
and scattering a little coarse manure
over the. roots for winter protection.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26
DAY OF NOISE IS PASSING
We Seem to Be on the Eve Of a Popu.
lar Movement TOWARD the
"Soft Pedal" = (

Director Ziegler, in his latest health
bulletin, recommends a "soft pedal"
week, in which the extant strict in
functions against extraordinary and
:utile noises shall be honored in the
observance. A great many persons,
Ill or well. fervently pray that the
."'soft pedal on the city's strepitaIS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26

Of Paris, as well as on the summit OF
Eiffel tower. The birds have, shown a
remarkable power Of heralding the ap-
proach Of an aeroplane when the latter
has been quite invisible to trained OBJ
servers stationed near. ~ = ..s,. II
~ Warning is given by the birds in a
peculiar way. Their feathers literally
bristle with excitement, and they yell
and screech until they are pacifed.
The extraordinary thing about this
power of the parrot is that it has moth.
ing whatever to do with eyesight, many
Of the parrots having given warning
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26

at any time When the rootlets are
half an inch long, transplant to soil,
and give good care. They may be set
in the border and a glass covering set
over them. &<
Most cuttings consist Of three or
four points, or eyes, with healthy
leaf at the top. Discard every cut
ting that does not hold the leaf until
the plant begins to grow. as the fall
ing Of this leaf means a delicate
plant, even if it lives and roots.
T. q
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26
Deduction.

care you sure Mrs. Firmly's an
cestors fought in the War Of the Revo-
lution?"
"Yes," replied Miss Cayenne. II
feel convinced Of 1t. If she inherits
any of their traits of character there
is no doubt that they fought in any
thing that offered an opportunity"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26

when perched away from the windows.
This peculiar power of parrots was
discovered quite accidentally by the
excitement they showed, whenever
the Paris air patrol was flying, or a
raid was made by the German air
craft.-Pearson's. - "a S%'.5- ''
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26

If we have the most tremendous of
meteorological demonstrations today or
tomorrow, or next day, the occurrence
will give no additional substance to
the fiction of the "equinoctial storm"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26

on the day Of judgment are not in a
position to appreciate the acute suf-
fering the ceaseless assault upon the
tympanum brings to those of shrink
ing nerves and sensitive fiber in and
out of hospitals. ~. =. ~ !. ~ \.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26
BIRDS WARN Of AIR CRAFT
scrseching Of Parrots Lets Paris Know
SNhen Hostile Filters Approach
ss~~ the City. 5ss 4 AZ Frs

If parrots could state the nationality
Of any aeroplane they hear there would
be no need for men to be continually
on the outlook for hostile aircraft. The
parrots would give warning quick
enough. iii
The French authorities have had a
number Of parrots kept in the outposts
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26

and confidence to the
people in the South,
but Encouragement to
the people of the North.
Many northern people
were demanding that,
sine H 0 Ok e,r had
failed in the last two
battles, a new CONF
mander In chief be ap-
pointed. Mcclellan was
called for, but Lincoln
appointed Meade. Since
the Confederate vic
tory at Charlottesville
Lees army had been
steadily growing until
it now numbered 76,--
900 men, men who
were still gelated over
the last two victories.
Taking advantage OF
the confusion at Wash.
ington occasioned by
the changing of COM
manders of the Army
of the Potomac, Lee
with his entire army
slipped into the Shen-
andoah valley and
m arch g d northward
with the intention of
invading Maryland and
Pennsylvania. Meade
with $4,000 men fol-
lowed him. Would they
meet? If SO, where?
The people both in the !
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26
Must Build Ones Own Fortune.

Must Build Ones Own Fortune.
Men are the architects of their re-
spective fortunes. 1t is the fat Of
fate, from which no power o. genius
can absolve you. Genius, unexerted,
Is like the poor moth that futters
around candle till it scorches itself
to deatb.-William Writ
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26
War Name EXPLAINED,

Chanak.Kalesi, the struggling town
near the "narrows'' of the Darda-
nelles, which figures frequently in the
latest operations, means "earthen-
ware castle in Turkish, and Is SO
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26
sickness Caused by Wood Dust.

Sickness Caused by Wood Dust.
Investigation Of sickness among
men engaged in manufacturing shut.
ties in London from wood imported
from Africa showed that the fine dust
which they inhaled was slow poison
affecting the heart.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26
Essence of Fiction.

A modern novel for busy readers.
They met. She was beautiful and atA
letic. He was ditto. There was ali
obstacle to their marriage. They over
came the same.--Louisvills Courier
Journal. 81 ii
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26
The Heavenly Home

= - I nc E1SdVST1y t1U1HSs -+-@-U-
why asked the little. girl, do
angels have wings?" t. z
tSMaybe," answered the little boy,
'.it's to prevent them from getting
the golden streets all mussed up with
their muddy feet" - ~ 10
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26
SPLENDID FOR HEDGES

The saliva is a splendid plant Tor
hedges, for massing, and for borders,
as well as for general planting. It
does best grown by itself.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26

For the Worlds Amusement.
Love is made up of only four letters,
but good many additional letters
are apt to show up in . breach-of.
promise suit
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26

EMORIAL day, as 1t is
now observed in most OF
the states of the Union,
lis a day of thankfulness,
patriotic thankfulness for
Z the preservation Of the
! Trninr jShiA ma ioritv Of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-26

& N the states of the Union,
Z Azy-19 $1s day of thankfulness,
@N patriotic thankfulness for
ukS9u the preservation Of the
n - q Union. "a majority OF
people who will take part in the strew-
Ing Of flowers on soldiers graves are
{ not veterans who fought in the Civil
war. To those who are old enough to
i remember the war, its memories have
softened and grown calm, its material
evidences have about all faded from
} sight To those who are not old enough
X to remember the war, its events are
only matters Of history. But to the
I old soldier Memorial day is day of
reflection and meditation. He will be
thinking Of events Of those stirring
4 times y as living realities. Some thtr-
tieth Of May in the Civil war, in all
4 probability, was to him an eventful
day. Possibly he may remember some
event that took place on each thirtieth
I OF May in the war. Go back with him
4 in his reflection as he fancies himself
back in those old days. and begin with
4 the first thirtfeth of May in the Civil =
war. It was 81 years ago. IS. 2 Z. Z 5*
The thirtieth of May in 1851 was a
sort Of calm before the storm. No great
! battle had as yet been fought. Just
As days had passed since the firing
upon the Stars and Stripes at Fort :
Sumter. The battle Of Bull Run did 4
not take place until So days later. Peo.%
\ pie this thirtieth Of May must have
felt that there would ha a 5$con 1;ot =,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30
Notice of Probating Will.

To All Whom 1t May Concern:
You are hereby notified that there
is now on file in the office OF the
clerk of the district court of Iowa, in
and for Decatur county, an instru-
ment, purporting to be the last will
and testament of John S. Davidson,
late of said county, deceased, and
that 10 o'clock a. m. of the 25th day
of January, 1916, has been fixed for
the probate of said will, at which
time you can appear at the court
house in said county and show cause,
if any there be, why said will should
not be admitted to probate.
In Witness Whereof, I have here
unto set my hand and affixed the seal
of said court at Leon, Iowa, this 9th
day of December, 1915.
,seaD e. r. BECK,
2O-3t Clerk of District Court.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30
THE LEON REPORTER THURSDAY DECEMBER 3d. 1915
Observation-Disclosures.

1t is one of the joys of our minis
try to officiate at the weddings that
come to us. Christmas ever, Mr.. Les
ter Hutchinson and Miss Ruby Gard
ner were united in marriage at the
home of Rev. Henry Esch. Mr.
Hutchinson is son of E. L. Hutchin-
son, the north side grocer, is promi-
nent in lodge, social and church cir
Giles and one of the fine young men OF
our community. Miss Ruby Gardner is
the daughter of Mrs. Ora Gardner,
our county recorder, and young
lady loved by all because of her
splendid traits of character. These
two young people make a splendid
couple. We welcome them to the life
OF our community and wish them all
the joys and prosperity that the mar
riage estate, having the blessings of
God, the Father, can bring them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30
Wedding Bells.

Harold Weable of Lamont, Iowa,
and Miss Hildred Tharp of Leon,
Iowa, consented together in holy
wedlock at the Methodist parsonage
last Thursday afternoon. In the ev-
ening of the same day, Lee ]. Ellis
of Corydon, and Miss Jessie Wander
flute of Leon, stopped at the Method
list parsonage on like mission. Mr..
and Mrs. Weable will make their
home in Lamont, while Mr.. and Mrs.
Ellis will begin their married life on
a farm near Corydon. May the con-
gratulations and best wishes of their
loved ones and friends be realized in
the lives of these worthy young peo-
pie, and may the spirit of the holi-
day season attend them all along the
way Of life.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30
McClaskey-BoOth.

Last Wednesday afternoon two
young people from our former church
at Gainesville, Mo-, came to the home
of Rev. Henry Esch for the pledging
of themselves in the VOWS of holy
matrimony. Mr.. James McClaskey is
one of the fine young men of Gaines
Vile and has been, until the mine
ceased perations, in the employ OF
the Grand River Coal and Coke Co.
Miss Hazel Booth is the daughter OF
David Booth and>is prominent in the
church and social life Of the COM
munity. We wish these two splendid
young people much JOY and prosper
ity in their new home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30

Delos Ackerley came in from Iowa
City Friday morning to spend the
holiday vacation at the home of his
parents in this city. Delos is stu
dent at the State University, and is
also business manager of the Daily
Old Gold, a new daily college paper,
the first copy of which appeared on
Dec. 14th, and the new paper is re-
Lceiving hearty support from the bust
ness men of Iowa City as we'll as the
student body. Leland Ackerley who
is also student at Iowa City, did
not come home for the holidays, but
went to the hospital in Iowa City to
have an operation performed on his
throat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30

What might have been a serious
accident took place in the center of
town one evening last week. A. H.
Smitl. was coming from the east and
turned south at the Hardwick corner
When Glen Creveling ran into the
Smith car. The Creveling car had the
side curtains up and in making the
turn Mr.. Creveling did not see the
Smith car until they came together.
The Marion received a badly bent
fender and the Ford had the front
axle bent quite badly and the top
bows broken. Had either car been
going very fast the results of this
accident would have been a great
deal more. serious. Chron-
!icle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30
Ellis-Gibler.

Harley Ellis and Miss Rose Gibler
two we'll known young people of De,
catur county, slipped over to Mt. Ay1
last Wednesday and were married
returning the following day to spend
the holidays with relatives in this
county. The bride is daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gibler and is a
charming young lady. The groom is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Ellis,
and is one of our enterprising and
upright young farmers. The many
friends of these young people extend
their hearty congratulations for their
future happiness and prosperity.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30
Dick-StubbS.

Gerald Dick and HELEN Stubs
were united in marriage on Christ
mas eve at the Garden Grove M. %.
parsonage by their pastor, Rev. j:
G Duling. They were accompanied
by Mr.. J. E. Sinclair and Miss Erma
Stahbs.
The bride was very beautifully
dressed in blue, trimmed in white
furs. Both of these young folks are
we'll known and highly respected
among the young people of Leroy and
vicinity. They will make their home
in Leroy in the property know as the
Chris Jennings place. Their many
friends wish them many years OF
happy and successful welded life.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30
St. Louis Republics Free Offer.

The Twice-a-Week Republic of St.
Louis is offering to send it's paper
free for the balance of 1915 to all
who send so cents for one years sub
|scription or 81 for years subscrlp.
ton. In other words, to all who send
SO cents, they will send the paper
unit. December 81, 1916. To all
those sending 81, they will send the
paper until December 81, 1918.
The sooner the money is sent, the
more you will get for your money
Send your money today, addressing
it to the Twice-a-Week Republic, St
Louis, Mo.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30
I}ryant-RObiSOn.

LAST Friday, Arthur Bryant, OF
Grand River and Miss Zeta Robson
of Leon, accompanied by company
of their friends and relatives tarried
at the Methodist parsonage long
enough to be pronounced man and
wife. Congratulations! May theirs
be journey through life blessed with
good health, happiness and prosper
ity. Mr.. and Mrs. Bryant will make
their home on a farm near Grand
River.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30
Raney-Dean:

Monday afternoon Frank Ramey
of Bethany, Mo-, and Miss Mollie
Dean of Lamont, Iowa, introduced
themselves at the Methodist parson-
age with the request that they be
united in the estate of matrimony.
After the ceremony and the congratu-
lations of the friends that were with
them they departed for their home
which will be on a farm near Beth
any, Mo. May all that is best for
them in life crown their union.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Ransom, of Will
liamsburg, Iowa, arrived Saturday
morning to spend the holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Clabe
Brazelton, in this city. We enjoyed
a pleasant call from Mr.. Ransom in
company with Mr.. Brazelton, and
Clabe seems nightly pleased with
his new son-in-law, even if he is a
dandy good democrat, and proud of
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30

Mrs. Charles Shumway and chill
dren, who had been visiting for sew
eral weeks at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Sanger
near Leon, went to Davis City Tues
day for a visit at the home OF hel
uncle, Ed Parker and wife. They
will leave for their home in Califor'
MIA next Monday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30

For Sale-On the Stone farm 6 "a
miles northwest of Leon, native lum-
Der, wood and posts. Lumber to
10 feet, $3.50 per 100. Lumber II
to 16 feet, $500 per 100. Fencing
posts to 20 cents a piece. Wood,
stove length, $1.25 and $3.50 load.
Long wood, 3 foot load rs cents.
Come and see w. w. Fulton.