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The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-06-01
no command PIattsbura Camp.

Major Harry H. Bandholtz, U. S. A,
who is to command the business mems
military camp at Plattsburg, N. Y,
has had a long and active career as a
soldier. During the Spanish war he
served as acting regimental adjutant,
Seventh infantry, at Ell Caney and the
subsequent fighting around San Juan
hill. Later he commanded the district
Of Sagua La Grande. Cuba. and super
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-06-01
Read This
WOman'S Letter

How can you afford TO
issue such a magazine for
SO cents is beyond my COM
prehension. OF all the
high class magazines flood
ing the market Today, To-
days stands out bIossomed
into perfect perfection in
alIof its varied departments.
l read il first OF all, then,
last Of all again. +"
Mrs. b. F. Tyler,
Muskogee, Okla.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-06-01
CANNERY BILL VETOED

Albany-Governor Whitman has
vetoed the Argetsinger bill which was
opposed to organized labor on the
ground that it heightened the hours
of women employed in canneries.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-06-01
To Limit Lead Content In Paint.

To Limit Lead Content In Paint.
The enactment of a law prohibiting
The importation. sale or use Of any
paint material containing more than 5
per cent Of its dry weight of a soluble
lead compound is the principal recon-
mendation Of the British departmental
committee appointed to investigate
the danger Of the use Of paints con-
tanning lead to the health of persons
engaged in painting buildings. This
information is contained in a depart
ment Of commerce report.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-06-01

The state chemist has decided after
many tests, that there is no more
difference between beet and cane
sugar han there is between two
pieces of pure gold.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-06-01

says Popular Mechanics. 1t is sim
pie in construction and requires less
lumber than a platform. The latter,
If rested on the roof gutter, may cause
damage. and if the gutter is not in
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-06-01
Anldinn Rrioks on Roof.

Bricks and material for the recon-
struction of a chimney may be safely
and conveniently placed on a roof by
using the frame shown in the sketch,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-09-16
Little Miss Happiness. >

In her newest picture for William
Fox, Little Miss Happiness, fam
GUS June Caprice plays the part Of an
innocent country girl. Lucy White
She lives with her grandma (SaIa
Alexander) and earns living for
them both by selling yeast.
Complications begin when Sadie
Allen (Zena keefe), daughter of a
neighbor and customer OF Lucy's, re-
turns TO the home village. Sadie has
been trying to make living in the
city. " here she has met and married
Max Barker Leo Kennedy When
Barker gets tired of her and leaves
her, Sadie is forced TO return home
with her baby.
To ward off her fathers anger, Sa-
die begs Lucy to take care of the baby
until things can be explained to him.
Lucy, who has always loved children,
is glad of the opportunity. She boldly
declares to the community that the
child is her own. She even tells this to
Dave Allen Harry Hilliard), Sadie
brother, who has just returned from
college. and is madly in love with
Lucy.
Finally Barker comes to the village
on visit to friend. He meets Sadie
there, fiuds that he still loves her, and
begs her to return. Then she explains
the whole affair to her father and the
village. Lucy's name is cleared, and
Dave and Lucy go out to look at the
stars.
At the Garrick theatre tomorrow
afternoon and evening.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-09-16
CONTINENTAL TALK.

At the meeting in Buenos Aires re-
Gently, there vas suggested a method
of radio communication between the
countries of this hemisphere which
has received approval by our state de-
partment, says Boston Post. This. as
outlined in the statement made in the
United States senate, seems to have
the elements of practicability and ef-
ticiency. 1t is proposed to divide the
territory embraced in the American
republics into zones of radio communi-
cation, with one control station for
each zone, which latter will receive
and relay radlograms to destination az
may be necessary and In accordance
with specific regulations drawn up by
the committee There will be one
main station for the entire hemisphere
located as nearly in central position
geographically with reference to all
the American republics as may be
practicable. The solidarity of this
western continent has been intimated
or advanced by nothing more directly
practical than this project,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-09-16

A trash pile Is an invitation to fire.
A carelessly discarded match or CT.
garette or cigar stump finds in It an
ideal smoldering place. Usually the
trash pile Is in some out-of-the-way
corner, where IL will not be conspicu-
ously in evidence, Thus the sm0lder-
ing fire has a chance to gain Roadway
before 1t is observed. says Washington
Star, The trash pile Is an obvious evil
dence OF negligence. Good housekeep-
ing. on residential or business prem
ises, demands that all refuse and rub
bish be disposed of promptly and reg
ularly and not allowed TO accumulate.
There are 80 many reasons against the
rubbish pile that 1t seems strange that
demonstrations and arguments are
needed 10 show the need OF It's elimi-
nation. Every consideration is against
It, appearance, health and safety.
These annual cleanup periods are
gradually teaching this truth.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-09-16

problem until the Borrowing and suf-
fering reverted to the family whose
head caused all pain. The play comes
heTalded as a sensation and the critics
OF the cities declared it one of the
most absorbing. thrilling and alto
gether delightful plays which has
reached the stage in many day. This t
the public endorsed this opinion. is
evident by the continued popularity
of this drama where it has been pre-
sented by the Kirk stock company for
without the endorsement of the pub
lie no play could ever so thoroughly
smash records as Beyond the Law -
has done. 1t may be termed the acme
of Melodrama, and in addition to il s
surprises and thrills it contains an
abundance of rip-roaring hilarious
comedy. the above coupled with an
excellent company of players portray
ing it, give promise of a pleasant ev-
ening : entertainment. Ladies' free
Monday If accompanied by paid soc
ticket.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-09-16
Beyond the Law"

An exciting new American play in
four acts by America 5 foremost play
write, j. Gibson Irving, which will be
offered by the Kirk Stock Co., at the
Pierce theatre for week of Sept. Is,
gives you a look into the workings OF
high finance. and the methods used
by the crooked money Kings in rid
ding their ranks of those who block
their thefts, and how they freeze out
the smaller stock holders, the play
pictures the suffering of a wronged
man and his family, and shows how
the Mills of the Gods grind out the
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-09-16

Some OF those who insist upon hold
ing to the old idea that the farmers
would be benefited by limiting produc
ton should study the average OF prices
for a period of 20 years. and work out
the acre value OF the principal grain
crops. Ten years OF big yields show
an average acre value Of $l149. while
ten years of low yields averaged 81 As
Az acre-more than 20 per cent In IN.
vor OF big yields, says Country Gen
tleman Some have a way OF remem
boring only the low years, passing
lightly over the others.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-09-16

The United States department of
agriculture Is making experiments in
DEMONSTRATING the mink Well, here's
luck to its efforts-but heaven help
the poultryman who tries TO rear his
chickens near the experimental farm.
The mink has fur as fine as the most
exacting lady could desire. but his dis
position is as bad as that of a bandit,
and he has at least as much cunning.
says Chicago Journal. He can dig his
way into any inclosure not made OF
brick. stone or concrete. he loves blood
as well as a weasel, he has "A perfect
genius for evading traps and he can
conduct his depredations so skillfully
that for months. and even years. they
will be laid TO other marauders. and
only the closest observer will know
there Ia a mink In the neighborhood.
The manor tho department. which
undertakes to tame such a creature
has Il large selfconhdence.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-09-16
censured Presidents.

Twice has president been censured.
once by the senate and once by the
house OF representatives.. Jackson was
censured by the senate for violation of
the constitution and laws In the re.
moyal of government deposits from the
United States bank. After three years
OF protest the resolution of censure was
expunged from the journal of the sen
ate.
Tyler was censured by a committee
OF the house for his improper veto of
the tariff bin OF 1912 He protested
but as a senator he had voted against
Jackson's protest. and the house sent
him a copy OF the senate resolution
against the reception OF Jackson's pro
test
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-09-16
Didn't Iikn ElattarL.

Samuel Warren, the novelist, was
once addressing the Duke OF yelling
ton In terms SO gathering that the duke
was moved To protest
Il am very glad We are alone, Mr
Warren" he said.
May ask why, my lord? replied
Warren. his vanity tickled by the
seeming compliment
Because" was the dukes crushing
reply, ANY one else might think | was
fool enough to believe what you are
telling me-"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-09-16
Methodist Episa
c0paI Chunch....
kAN NNA ~ Fourth Avenues
Sunday. Sept. II.

Sunday. Sept, Il.
Preaching services 1880 4. m. 7p.u
Sunday School ll:45 Lesson,
4 Prisoner in the Castle.
Epworth League 6:15-Topic
Ieagne study courses.
Midweek Service. Wednesday !: 80
You are cordially welcome to the
above services.
Harold j. Armitsge.
Pastor.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-09-16

The discovery that 499 per cent OF
the substance of banana stalks is pot.
ash will interest bananaimporting ma
tions the world over. A good many
tons OF banana stalks come into the
United States. for instance. In the
course OF year. II will be more
profitable as well as pleasanter to get
potash from the banana stalks instead
OF tarantulas
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-09-16
Hurley Presbyterian Church.

Copper ST.. Hurley. Wis.
Sunday school at l1:45.
Lesson: A Prisoner in the Castle
Acts 2l:l7-40
Preaching services will be held u
Wee from this next Sunday morning
September 24th. Plan to join us in
our renovated piacs Of worship
Chester l.. HSrries,
Minister.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-09-16
Low One Way COlOnist Fares to Cali
fornia and the Pacific Coast.

In effect daily Sept n TO Oct. : via
the Chicago y Northwestern Ry. to
many points ID Colorado. Utah. Mou-
taua. Idaho, California, Oregon and
Washington. Variable scenic routes
with stopOver privileges. For rates
and detailed information, call on
Ticket Agents. Chicago 4 Northwest
ern Ry. 3S-IH
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-09-16

Ironwood lodge No. $40, l.. o. o. NJ.
meets every Monday evening in the
Moose hall, IrouwoOd. All members
are requested to be present and visit
ing brethren are cordially invited.
L. X. Hydar, Secretary.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-09-16

A well-known speak has been tell.
ing women OF the skillful use OF their
husbands salaries. Perhaps some OF
her hearers feel the prior need OF q
knowledge OF skillful ways first to get
hold OF the said salaries.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-09-16

A dance bug has been discovered
in California which gets into the ear
OF man and cattle alike. and. by per
forming syncopated music on their
eardrums. causes tango craze. Even
nature is keeping right up to date,
bugs and all.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-09-16

Does the receipt OF $4,000 for the
government conscience fund this
year mean that people are unusually
penitent or that swindling has been
unusually prevalent?
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-09-16

RESULTS LAST SUNDAY
Phillips 3, Hurley /.
Park Falls 10. Mellen 2.
Ashland 4. Washburn Alp innings
GAMES NEXT SUNDAY
A shland at Hurley.
Phillips at Park Falls.
Mellen at Washburn
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-09-16
MiaundarAtood.

She-How dare you call me that9-
London Opinion.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-09-16
MINORITY ALWAYS
is CONSERVATIVE
Democrats Now Are Radical
Side Of Congress.
La TOILETTE COMES BACK.

And All the Republican Senators Are
Not Glad About II Either-TariH
viii Be In Politics Until All People
Are Proteotionists or Free Trad
ers
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-09-16
A Distinction

81 hate jam"
DO you mean on bread or in the
trolley cars p Baltimore American.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-09-16

According to the Quartermaster gen
eral OF the army. there are oR,y $1,000
horses available for cavalry in the
United States. Most OF the horses
have been S~ken TO Europe to be de
stroyed In the mighty maelStrom which
has engulfed that country.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-23
EQUAL SUFFRAGE.

In the early dawn Of new era
when the human mind begins to
awaken and realize it's future POSSIBLE
tiles and impossibilities, an awesome
wonder takes place if the possible be-
comes an actually. When our two
leaders of Woman's Suffrage, SUI
san B. Anthony and Francis E. Will
lard were on the moving foot and ef--
fort after effort was made in behalf
Of equal rights for women, little
did they realize how wide a gulf thei1
Influence would bridge today.
Manchester people had the pleas
ure of having with them Mrs. Ida
R. Wise Smith of Cedar Rapids on
February II. She spoke at the Meth
odist church parlors in the afternoon
to the ladies and in the evening at
the Court House to public audi
ence. In the substance Of her talk
to the ladies in the afternoon she
took as her text for discussion the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-23
RESOLUTIONS.

Whereas it has pleased the mighty
Ruler of the Universe to have called
from our midst to the everlasting
gathering above one of our most val.
liable directors and associates, the
venerable George S. Lister, of Man.
chester, Iowa.
Therefore be it resolved by the
board of directors of the Mutual
Fire & Tornado Association in annual
meeting assembled, that we bow in
obedience to the will of the mighty
and wise Ruler of all things. But
thai we most sincerely deplore the
loss of a valuable director and good
insurance man, as we'll as dear
friend and good citizen; and that we
extend to his family our most sin
cere sympathy in their bereavement.
Be it further resolved that this res
olution be spread upon the minutes
of our meeting and copy of the
same sent to his family, and one
published in the Manchester Demo-
crat, published in Manchester, Iowa.
J. Lindley Coon.
Sidney Coon.
Swan Nelson.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-23
DELHI.

The young people were entertained
at a Valentine party at Miss Mary
Doolittle last week Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy White and child
rem of Hawkeye visited friends in
town last week.
Mrs. Alice Hill of Manchester is
visiting her sister Mrs. Thos. Sim
ons.
Mrs. c. H. Furman entertained her
Sunday school class Of girls last
Mondy evening.
J. W. Swinburne and H. W. Swim
burne had business in Earlville Tues
day.
Mrs. Emma Powell returned from
Elk River, Minnesota, last week.
VIM. Waltham of Greeley has
moved into the Doolittle cottage.
Miss Fern Furman returned from
Hanover, Illinois, Tuesday.
Mrs Will Petlon went to Anamosa
Wednesday for an operation.
Bert Ellison is moving to a farm
near Strawberry Point.
George Green has moved to the
Jakelin farm and Charlie Grommon
is getting settled on the Grommon
farm west of town.
Mrs. R. Erisman and daughter Haz-
ell were shopping in Dubuque Thurs
day.
Harry J. Roger of Rhodes, Iowa,
has decided to start paper in Delhi
lin the near future. We wish him
success.
Mrs. Will Oehler and Mr. and Mrs.
Charlie Grommon were in Manches-
ter, Thursday.
Mrs. Belle Saunders of Hopkinton
was n town Friday.
John Porter was home over Sun
day.
County Attorney M. J. Yoran of
Manchester had business in town
Friday.
John Appleby is home from Oak
dale.
H. P: Mcbride of Fayette was in
town over Sunday.
Louis Quart is moving down from
Rev. w. S. Skinner is visiting his
daughter Mrs. D. c.. Perry at Lime
Springs.
Mrs. Geo. White went to the hos
pital at Anamosa Monday for an op-
Grafton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-23
SCHOOL NOTES.

The basket ball team of the To-
cal high school defeated the basket
ball team of the Anamosa high sclloo
in the local gymnasium last Friday
evening. The score was Is to IS IN
favor of Manchester.
Dr.. George Ellingwood Joy is CIV
ing a series of talks to the boys of
the 9TH and 9Th grades and the High
school each day this week. In the
evening DR.. Joy addresses mass
meeting of citizens, in the Metho-
dist Episcopal church.
The German club which was re-
Gently organized, elected officers
at the last meeting.
| The basket ball team, under the d.
rection of Mr.. Beck, has lost only
three games out of thirteen, this see
son. These defeats were encountered
at Oelwein, Monticello, and Anamcsa.
They have however, defeated each OF
the teams of the Monticello and Ana
mosa high schools. The only team
they have not as yet defeated is Oel-
vein, with which team but one game
has been played, and at this time
two of the local players were ill.
The Kellogg-Haines Singing Party
app cared at the High school on Tues
day evening and gave a delightful
progam of music and entertain
ment
The Senior class of the school en-
joyed Leap Year party at the
home of Miss Rebecca Scanlon, west
of Manchester last Wednesday even
ing, and the Junior class enjoyed a
party in the .parlors Of the Congre-
gational church last Thursday even
ing. After the entertainment re-
feshments were served.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-23
4th chapter Of Nehemiah as a para
lell between the work then and Of

4th chapter Of Nehemiah as a para
I lell between the work then and Of
today. !"
A social hour followed during which
time we had a better opportunity OF
becoming acquainted with our be-
loved president.
In the evening the important point
made by Mrs. Smith concern d
primary election to be held June 5th.
Stated how necessary it was for wo-
men to have the right to- vote. Pol
iticians need the aid and support OF
our various w. G. T. U. organlza-
TONS Mrs. Smith in her work and
Influence as State President has prov
en- herself of great value to our Pol
iticians. The State of Iowa has the
guardianship of many youthful boys
and girls and children, sensitive to
the growth and progression of State
Wide Prohibition. Do the women
care? Indeed we do! Do the men
care? Ask them!
Shall we have politicians in our
Legislature who favor the mulct law?
No! We want Men! Men who stand
for the principle of right, truth and
the abolition of the liquor traffic.
Men who are willing to guard and
respect the rights of woman in the
home And men who love the harmon
ious attitude toward Life, Liberty
and the Pursuit of Happiness as
expressed in our Declaration of In
dependence.
Because of illness Of the writer this
mention of the presence of Mrs.
Smith with us has been delayed.
JENNIE A. YOUNGREEN,
Editor and Press correspondent OF
the w. G.. T. U.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-23
CONTRACTORS NOTICE.

Sealed bids will be received at the
Auditors Office at Manchester, Iowa,
until 1870 p. M, March 6, 1916, and
opened at 300 o'clock p. m. of the
same date for the erection of the
following bridges:
Item mo. 80, section 33, Della
ware township, to- be 5x5x64 skew
containing 5S.5 yds concrete, 1925 lbs
reinforcing. Estimated cost, $646.00
Item 2-No. 20, section Is, Oneida,
SxSx30 Box containing 1926 yds. of
concrete, $3.50 lbs. reinforcing. Es-
timated cost, $4,000.
Item 3-No. 4, section II Oneida,
containing 66.S yds Of concrete, 26
#. 'I'" beam, 1900 lbs reinforcing, a.
80 lbs. structural. steel. Estimated
cost, $1O65OO.
Item 4-No. 7, section Delhi, 10x-
10x50 Box containing 1878 yards con-
crete, ZOO lbs reinforcing. Estimat-
ed cost, $197200.
Item 5-No. 2, section ~ Honey
Creek, 10x6x20, containing 46 yards
concrete, 1910 lbs. reinforcing. Es-
timated cost, $557.OO.
Item 6-No. 20, section 1920 Pra-
irie, 6x4x24 Skew, containing 1858
yards concrete, 2057 lbs reinforcing.
Estima ted cost, $4,000.
Item mo 80, section IL Prairie,
6x3x2O Skew, containing 80 yards con
crete, 1876 lbs reinforcing. Estimat-
ed cost, $335.O0.
Item S-No. Is, section 1926 Pra-
irie, 4x4x3O containing 2S.4 yards
concrete, 144O lbs reinforcing. Es-
,timated cost, $4,000.
Item 9-No. s, section 7 Milo, IL
Prairie, containing 1913 yards concrete,
2-2O # spans 81" Beam, $3.50 lbs. rein
forcing, 1920 lbs Structural Steel,
592 #. piling. Estimated cost, $1744.-
CO..
Item 1O-No. 9, section SIT Milo,
80 #. "I'' Beam containing 1922 yds.
concrete, 6444 lbs. reinforcing, 1880
lbs. structural steel, 672 it. piling.
Estimated cost, $163800.
Item 11-No. 80, section 27-34 Haz-
Ell Green, 7x6x2O Box, containing 40
yds. concrete, 1920 lbs reinforcing.
Estimated cost, $4,000.
Item 12-No. 25, section 81 Hazel
Green, SO Adams, 30 it Skew 'T''>
Beam, containing 1852 yards con-
crete, 6515 lbs. reinforcing, 1890 lbs.
structural steel, COS it. piling. Esti-
mated cost, $4,000.
Item 13-No. IS, section 34-35 Adj
ans, 26 it Skew 81" Beam, containing
1873 yds concrete, 500 lbs reinforc-
ing, 800 lbs structural steel, GAO it.
piing Cost, $1612.O0
Plans and specifications may be
seen at the Auditors Office or the
County Engineers office.
A certified check Of per cent of
bid, made payable to the county audi
tor shall be filed with each bid,
which, in case of the bider Cor bid |
lers) receiving the award, should he
,ail to execute a contract and file a
bond within ten days after the &C
,eptance Of his bid shall be forefeit-
ID to the county as 1iquidated dam |
lges.
All bids must be on the regular
orm furnished by the county, sealed
md plainly marked. Any changes
made in this form or any additions
hereto, may cause the rejection of
he bid, No bid will be considered
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-23
500 Reward. 500

The readers of this paper will be
plea sed to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all it's stages. and
that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
Influenced by constitutions conditions
requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces of the System thereby de-
Stroying the foundation of the disease,
giving the patient strength by building
up the constitution and assisting ma
ture in doing it's work. The proprie-
tors have SO much faith in the curative
powers of Halls Catarrh Cure that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials.
Ohio. Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-02-23
Supervisor.

I desire to announce to the voters
of Delaware county that I will be a
candidate for denomination for super
visor on the republican ticket, for
the term beginning January 1, 1917,
subject to the will of the voters, and
I will appreciate the interest and sup
port of my friends over the county.
F. A. MEAD.