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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05
MRS, NORTON WILL ADDRESS
ADDE'S OF MANCHESTER.

At 2:30 o'clock on Saturday, May
sth. in the auditorium Of the Meth
odist Episcopal church OF this CITY:
Mrs. Edith Fox Norton, VINO spens
several months among the soldiers
of Europe, will address the ladies' on
the following subject: "A Woman's'
Impressions and Experiences Gath-
cred from the Great European War.
Mrs. Norton is a Manchester girl,
fine speaker and close observer, e.
Every woman who is privileged TO
listen to this address will be delight
ed. At the close of the address a
collection will be taken for use IN
the purchase of Testaments which
Mrs. Norton and her husband Will
distribute among the soldiers In the
field when they return In the course
of a few weeks. Woman from the
country and members Of all ladies'
clubs of the city and county are
cordially invited.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05
A GENTLE HINT.

T A child with an attack of the
whooping cough should be kept at
home, and IL the parents OF such a
child are not aware Of this fact,
won't some kind friends gently
whisper 1t into the mothers ear.
On Friday night Of last week, at
the Senior class play at Central op-
era house, In the midst Of one of
the acts,- a youngster In the back
part OF the opera house, interrupted
the performance by ''whooping her
up" much to the entertainment of
a. few and to the utter disgust of
others. Aside from the annoying
feature Of such a performance, par
ents ought to have a sufficient sense
Of fairness to respect the health Of
hundreds of persons who attend
gatherings such as was held on Fri
day night. 7..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05
METHODIST EPISCOPAL

The annual meeting OF the Du-
buque District Woman's Home Mis-
sionary society will be held In the
parlors Of the church on Thursday
morning and continuing during the
afternoon and evening, and Friday
morning and afternoon. Everyone,
irrespective of church affiliations,
and interested in Home Missions, Is
invited to attend all of the sessions.
Rev. C. X. Hudson's Sunday school
class will play ball with sunday
school class from Delhi, at the fair
grounds on Saturday afternoon.
The theme for the morning SER
mon next Sunday will be Busy
Here and There"
In the evening the subject Is
Home Missions and Public Wei
fare" This address will be illustrat-
ed by sixty very appropriate slides,
and is the first of series of six H.
lustrated sermons.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05
AN INTERESTING pEMoNsTRA.
TON

The International Harvester Com.
pany, through its agent, The w. D.
Hoyt Company, of Manchester, gave
an interesting demonstration Of real
~ modern and up-to-date methods of
farming. The company had two Of
their heavy tractors in the A. N.
Smith farm just north Of the city
where demonstrations of plowing
and dragging by the use Of gangs. .and
oiled tractors were given on Friday
and Saturday.
Large crowds Of Interested farmers
and citizens OF Manchester watched
the moguls perform. One man by
the use OF the S-16 Mogul oil tractor
operated q three bottom gang plow
with perfect ease The engine Is
equipped with an automatic steering
device, and in this way the man is
able to leave his engine and look
after his gang. BY the use of small
ropes the engineer can raise or low
er the three-bottom Grand Detour
gang, without leaving his seat.
The company also demonstrated
the pulling powers of the Titan
1925 engine. To this massive ma
chine was attached four-bot-
tom Parlin & Orendorff gang. The
engine travelled along at a fair clip
turning over a vast amount of earth
at one time. These demonstrations
prove the usefulness of the
tractor. 1t would require a dozen
horses to do what one of these ma
chimes win do. The farmer op-
Grating one, of these machines
does not need to fear that
he will be reported to the human
officers for cruel and inhuman treat,
ment of the most faithful animal
the horse. The engines are not ef-
fected by heat in the summer nor
cold in the fall and sprnig Of the
year, and it undoubtedly is only
matter of few years when the
greater per cent of the really hard
work on the farm will be carried on
by the use OF the engines such as
were demonstrated by the Interna-
tional company. last. Friday and Sat
urday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05
SCALES TO eE,TEsTED.

The recent session or Leglslature
passed several amendments TO- the
Weight and Measure Law of material
benefit to the consuming pubuc:ili
Among these amendments is one
providing for the testing Of all ele7
vator and other grain scales by the
Weight and Measure Department., or
the Dairy and Food Commission.
This work, formerly done by the IN
spection bureau of the Western Grain
Dealers Association, a private organ.
ization, was placed in the hands OF
the state department as a means or
insuring fair dealing between the
farmer and buyer.
The fee for testing wagon scales
was also changed, the fee OF $o.Oo
being reduced to $500.
Berry, Boxes Standardized.
The law now provides that pint
and quart berry boxes shall hold
one dry pint and one dry quart, re-
spectively. The difference In capac-
ity between liquid quart and
dry quart is 9.45 cubic inches. While
this difference is q small one, when
= single box of berriees is consider,
ed, a case of berries worth WV
holds 1886 per cent. more or 2oc
worth more than case or berries
having their capacity based on lq-
uid measure. ,
Dairy and Food Commissioner. w.
B. Barney, reports that the forces
Of the weight and measure depart
ment are now actively engaged In
checking up the size of berry boxes
as well as inspecting the scales on
ice wagons to be used during the
coming season.
The Department seeks the cooper
alton of the housewife in elim1nat-
ing the short weight ice evil and IS
glad to receive the name OF any
dealer selling under weight Ice, al,
so the names of any hucksters found
selling vegetables or fruits, other
than berries, by measure instead OF
by weight as required by the law.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05
FOUR BROTHERS IN >GERMAN
= 7 AQMN

Arno Osterloh. a German, who has
been In the vicinity Of Manchester
during the greater part Of two years.
was in Manchester on Saturday,, and
in conversation with reporter for
this paper related many interesting
facts regarding the Fatherland. Mr..
Osterloh has four brothers actively
engaged In the present terrible con-
flict. One of the brothers is in
the service of the German navy, one
with the official department of the
army, and two are in the firing
lines at the front. Mr.. Osterloh says
that much OF the news coming to
the American press is "doctored" by
the censors at either London or Par
is, 4 and in nearly every instance it
Is ''fixed" SO that the real facts as
to the German side of the war is
not given. He says that Germany
has sufficient food stuffs within her
boarders to last her two years at
least. He also states that the Ger
man soldiers who are in conquered
territory are making good use of the
land, and are planting the same to
crops, which they expect to harvest
this fall. The young German de-
clared that in his opinion the end
of the war is not in sight by any
means. He, declared that the Ger
mans have unlimited resources at
their command, and that the English
fleet will have to be materially re-
duced before a change in conditions
can be hoped for. Mr.. Osterloh
came to America about three years
ago, and is a thoroughly educated
young man. After coming to Iowa
he supplemented his education re-
ceived in his native country by TAX
ing a thorough business course in
a Business College in Dubuque,
and has now accepted q position
with a large aluminium ware whole
sale house. He intends making
his headquarters.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05

A SWEEPING REDUCTION SALE.
On page three Of this issue of The
Democrat our readers will find the
large advertisement Of the D. F.
Grove & Company. This advertise
ment quotes prices which ought to
move a large amount Of stock in a
comparatively short time. This store
has always had the reputation Of
carrying large stock of the latest
and best stock to be obtained, and
shortly before the death Of the late
D. F. Grove, orders were placed for
large quantities of stock. This large
amount Of new stock is now on the
shelves Of the store, and In order to
reduce the same the prices have
been cut from Is to so per cent. on
many of the articles. Our readers
should not overlook this unusual an
nouncement, rs the bargains to be
had at this store are exceptional.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05
REPORT OF REST ROOM CON-

NJ. I. Richmond of this city, who
has been successful In his efforts to
secure a much needed rest room for
Manchester, has prepared the follow
ing report Of receipts and expendt-
lures in connection with the opera
tion of this popular place. The rest
room was opened early in January,
and since that time it has proven
it's usefulness in affording a conven-
lent place for ladies to spend their
spare time after they have completed
their shopping. The room is in
charge of Mrs. Amanda Acers, who
devotes her entire time to the well
fare OF the patrons. Mothers >can
leave their little children in the
room while doing. some shopping.
and those who come to this city
from nearby towns on trains find
the rest room Indispensable
The expenses in connection with
maintaining the rest room are de-
frayed largely by popular subscrip-
tons. Mr.. Richmond spent no small
amount Of time In soliciting funds
necessary for this worthy object.
One hundred and thirty-efght bust
ness and professional men and cit
liens of Manchester and vicinity,
contributed towards the fund. Fol-
lowing is Mr.; Richmond's report for
the first six months, which end with
the expiration OF the present month:
Total cash received. .$1S3.2O 81 $*%st,~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05
MANCHESTER REPRESENTED At
THE zig 4 M MEET

The big 4 M track meet was held
J at Marion, on Saturday, May l. Ar
, lie Smith represented the Manchester
high school, accompanied by E. w.
Beck. This meet was between the
Monticello, Marion, Mt. Vernon and
Manchester high schools. Smith won
the 100 yards, making it in 10-1.
He also scored first in the 220, max
ing 1t in 23,4. The high jump was
tie: Smith being third. He re-
ceived two gold medals and one
bronze. Monticello was represented
by ~ men and scored but points,
while our local representative scored
IL points. Marion scored 73 points,
and Mt. Vernon, 18. The next track
meet will be held at Cedar Falls on
the 18th of May. The Manchester
high school boys are turning out
this year and Manchester will un-
doubtedly have track team to- be
proud Of.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05
DEATH OF YOUNG MOTHER.

Mrs. Leon Richardson passed away
at her home in Colfax, Iowa, on
Thursday evening, April goth, 1915.
Funeral services were held at the
family home on Sunday at Colfax,
and interment was made in the Gem
etery in that city. - =
Mrs. Richardson was born near
Colfax and spent practically all Of
her life near. that city. She was
united IL marriage with Mr.. Leon
Richardson Of this city on .Decem-
ber 28th, 1910. After her marriage
she and her husband resided at Ira,
Iowa, for a brief time, and during
the last few years she has lived at
COlfax. ,s.s=5$$.. y. N
She leaves to mourn her death.
her husband, and an infant son
and two sisters and one brother
Mrs. Richardson frequently visited
with relatives in Manchester during
the past few years. and although
never a resident Of this place, she
formed many warm friendships dur
ing these visits. The sudde4 death
OF the young wife and mothpr Sfsf 9
source Of deep sorrow to large.
number of friends. sf:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05
! Congregational

" e. 81 ~ Congregational. ..t>15E lII
Morning Worship, 10:3o., Sermon
Theme: '"The Third Beatitude." ,$
Sunday School, 1880. ":
Mems Glass, 1915. Lesson Theme
"Paul's Message To Modern Civiliza.
tion.'' o.
Young Peoples Meeting, $3.50.
Lesson Topics. 'The Joy Of The
Christian Life" Leader, Mr.. Purvis.
Evening Worship, 1880. This even
ing the pastor will give the second
of his illustrated lectures on the
war countries of Europe and their
great cities. This one will deal with
Paris, the Gay City. Fifty or more
finely colored stereopticon views
will be used, presenting the points
OF special interest. 't-,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05
DEMOCKAr'S Big CAMPAIGN AR0USES INTEREST;
NOMINATIONS FROM ALL over COUNTY
ENTER YOUR NAME ALL CONTESTANTS
REWARDED FOR THEIR FIRST SPECIAL
PRIZE OFFER CLOSES SATURDAY MAY 15 -

Today The Democrat publishes the
names of the candidates who have
entered the great automobile, Pana.
ma-Pacific International Exposition
contest. Dozens of nominations have
been made and already the candi:
dates have started the wheels to
turning which may win them the
Overland $3.50 five-passenger touring
car, a round trip De Luxe ticket to
the Panama-Pacific exposition with
all expenses enroute or one OF the
many other prizes to be given.
The first special prize, three dol
lars in cash to each contestant turn
| ing in twelve new or old subscribers
before May Is, is causing no little
rivalry between the contestants.
Now, How Would You?
The time is now ripe. A
little Of your spare time is
all that is required to win one
OF these beautiful prizes. How
would you like to go to the San
Francisco fair at the expense Of
some one else? Can you imagine
anything you would like better?
The opportunity is now yours. Are
you going to be the one or are you
going to stand idly by and see the
other contestant making that trip
to that beautiful western city, San
Francisco?
Everyone is interested in Delaware
and adjacent counties. The realiza-
tion that the Democrat is putting on
a campaign and giving such prizes
as was never before offered by a
newspaper in this section Of Iowa
is a source OF beWilderment. On the
streets, in the business houses and
in the homes the great subscription
campaign of the Democrat is the
main topic of discussion. Who will
win the automobile? Who will be
the two to go to San Francisco ut
the expense Of the Democrat.
Such g. campaign was never be-
fore attempted by any paper within
the borders of the county. Others
have had their campaign, but the
prize list was never so complete as
this one. Nearly $4,000 in prizes
to be given away without the expend-
iture to- you Of single penny. 1t
is almost beyond human compre-
hension.
If you have not sent in your name
or the name of some friend do so
at once and get an early start. Al
so clip the fifty votes from the
Democrat and mail to Contest Edit
or, care Democrat. 4:
The opportunity you have been
waiting for is now yours. What are
you going to do about It? -.
There is a large list who have re-
ceived nominations by themselves or
friends, but soon the list will mar
row down to the real workers and
to these we suggest an early start.
Your exclusive time is not required,
only a few moments. of spare time
each day and your friends will do
the rest. &+l -
1. ,BeyyS of, young ladies': start on an %!
ocrat's grand prizes: The list Will
soon narrow down to the real earnest
workers.. Make your. start now.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05
MAYmrERM OF COURT.

Judge George w. Dunham will pre-
side over tho May term OF the Del
aware DistEibt court, which convenes
in this city ON. Monday. May 18th.
Until noon today only seven i new
law, twelve. new equity and seven.
filed with the clerk of the court, A.
o. StangeE.~sl No trial notices have
AZ yet been filed. From all appear
ances the May term will be a quiet
one. There will be no jury at this
term, but a number Of applications
for citizenship will come up for con-
sheraton
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05

The First National Bank has a
change of advertisement which will
prove Of interest to its patrons and
the public generally.
Our readers who are Interested
In the choicest breeds Of horses
will be interested, in the advertise
men OF Henry GoOdhile on page s.
Next Sunday is Mothers Day,
and c. L. Adams, the florist. has a
few suggestions in his announcement
on another page which will aid in
observing the day properly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05
FiNlsHjNc PAVING JOB.

The M. Ford Company of Cedar
Rapids. which has been putting In
the paving ON East Main street, and
Madison and Fayette streets, com
pleted the work on Saturday. The
company has a well organized force
of experienced workmen. and the
several blocks OF paving was laid
in q remarkably short time. The
paving just completed is fine piece
of work, and adds immeasurably to
the beauty of these streets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05

TEACHERS AnoREss STUDENTS.
The teachers Of the = Manch ester
high school have been giving short
talks to the students. on practical
and current subjects. The following
addresses have been, given:
Miss Florence E. Riddell-"Rocky
Mountain Scenery" -
Miss Mary Dunn-"Clean Up The
Town."
Miss Marie Grimes-"Monastar
ies." ~.
Miss Angie Pierce-"Modern Road
Improvement"
Mr.. Wayne Beck-'"Tennis."
Superintendent H. T. Ports -
"Amanna Society"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05
w CT u CONVENTION.

~. CT. " CONVENTION.
The 18th District +. convention Of
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will be held in Cascade on
May 18th and 18th. An interesting
program has been" prepared for the
convention. One Of the, principal
speakers on, the program will be
the state president, SIda B. Hise
Smith. Mrs. "A. C.sCarter one Of
the Oldest. members of the Man
chester Union will give a pa
per on "Reminiscences Of Early
Days On the evening of the 18th
a Silver Medal contest will be held.
AS many as possible. Of the local i'm.
ion are urged. to attend the conven-3|
ton next week. 2 ~ - 1lr K
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05

Mrs. c. J. Hockaday, who has
been critically i'll for several weeks
continues the same, fact her many
friends will keenly regret to learn.
Miss Margaret Lindsay, the very
efficient librarian Of Carnegie libra
ry, attended the district convention
Of librarians held at Hampton the
first of the week. She returned
home this morning.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05
DEPUTIES GET BOOST IN SAL
ARIES.

The deputies in the offices Of the
county clerk, treasurer and auditor
are naturally elated over the advance
in their salaries, which have been
increased recently. The deputy au-
ditor's salary was increased from
$50 to SIS per month, and the dep
uty treasurer receives the same in
crease. The deputy clerk also is
benefited in the same amount ac-
cording to the new. After July, 1st,
the salaries of these officers cannot
be fixed at less than $500 per year,
and may be increased above that
amount, If in the Judgment Of the
Board Of Supervisors, the amount
EM work required Of the men, war
rants more salary, ~: :
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05
WAR LETTERS FOR THE. DEMO.

+s'tI tSHAba ''7'-.''t - 90.
The Democrat takes pleasure In an
nouncing this week that Mrs. Edith
Fox Norton, Will upon her return to
England and France furnish letters
for publication In this paper. Mrs.
Norton is now visiting In Manchester
at the home Of her mother, Mrs. T.
J. Jacobs. For several months she
has been in England and in France
and expects to- return in the near
future. IL
Mr. and Mrs. Norton are engaged
in evangelistic work among the SOL
diers at the front, and the letters
to be published will be descriptive
of life and conditinos as Mrs. Norton
sees them in connection with her
work there. They will be highly in
teresting. Mrs.. Norton is talent
ed writer and speaker and her let
ters will be looked forward to with
much interest.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05
Chrle4iAn Sciences.

Christian seIsnes. /; .2ff5ts 4
The Christian Science society meets
each Sunday morning In tho Lyric
theater. Morning, service alto: 80. ;;S: :Ss
Subject for the lesson ON. Sunday;
Adam and Fallen Man. II;
q Everyone welcome. j 4. m ~ ss{3s.5 III
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05

Mrs. f. N. Wolcott is visitor
In Dubuque today.
Mrs. w. c. Amsden goes to
Garner this evening to attend the
funeral on Thursday of her friend,
Mrs. NJ; w. uBsh.
Mrs. w. c. Amsden, Mrs. w. N.
Boynton, Mrs. w. H. Parker and
Miss Idell Miles were at Mt. Vernon
last week to attend the music festi-
val Of Cornell college. The ladies
went to Mt. Vernon on Thursday
morning and returned home on Sat
urday. ". +!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05
cOPloUs SHOWERS.

On Saturday night this section was
visited by q bountiful shower, and
since that time q goodly amount Of
water has fallen and as result vege-
tation of all kinds has made rapid
progress. The farmers in this Sec
ton have had one Of the finest
spring seasons to do much of the
heavy work. The ground was in
excellent condition for the spring
seeding, and much Of the land for
corn has been prepared. A few Of
the farmers have started planting
corn. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05

The mid-week concerts given on
the streest by the Manchester band,
are attracting large crowds each
evening. The local band is all
organization OF which Manchester
can feel proud. The young neli
are taking keen interest in the work,
andrthat their efforts are greatly ap-
preciated is evidenced by the fact
.nat the Streets are lined on both
sides with lovers OF band music.
With the proper encouragement from
the music loving people Of Manches-
Ter there is no reason why the local
band can not develop into an Or
ganization of which larger cities
would boast.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05
Preabytorjan.

Perry Nichols, a. student in Lenox
college, will preach next Snnday
morning and. evening in this church.
The public is cordially invited TO AL
the services. ~ d, ~ .f$gsp 1T Y sss ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05
INCONSISTENCIES DEaAohsr.A-
7, =. a;s%,; V. TIoN.T e. g.

On Monday, May 10th, --snd con-
tinuing until Saturday. May ed.
Hutchinson { Atwater, the Main
street hardware dealers, viii conduct
a; special Majestic Range demonstra-
ton at their store. On page five Of
this issue the firm makes q detailed
announcement of this demonstration.
In addition to giving a. practical
demonstration of this make of kitch-
en- range they will give away free
with every stove sold during the
two weeks $500 worth of ware. Our
women readers should not overlook
the announcement .,'r y ns
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05
MANchEs1ER CHURCHES

st. pauI'0.. IN
Preaching services at 1880, by +.
w. Connell. Sunday school at@2:3O.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05
LETTERS UNcALLEO FOR At
tr-t+~,,[ POSrOFFiCE.
Letters remaining uncalled for May

Letters Remaining uhcalIed Tor May
3, 1915.
Dunn Perry.
= Furman Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn.
Galloway w.
II Haring Oscar M.
Mayhem e. W.
Mayhew Ed
Pratt L. d.
Stone Fred.
l., These letters will be sent to the
dead letter office May IT,. 1915, II
not called for before that date.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-05-05
SENIORS PREPARE FOR
Commencement WEEK
"EvERYsTuDENT" TO BE PRE-
sENrEp BY MEMBERS OF
GRADUATING CLASS.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES OF THE CITY
Mid.week Band Concerts Attract
Vast Crowds on City
~ Streets.

The Seniors OF the Manchester
high school are now preparing their
respective part in play entitled,
"Everystudent," which win be CIV
en- during commencement week.
Twenty-Five OF the Seniors will par
ticipate in the play. In this play
the characters show the trials OF a
student. All of the detracting forces
in student life are personified. Such
characters as bluff" failure" !"
good times" etc, acted out show
the trials and temptations OF a sut-
dent. The following is the cast Of