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The Ozark spectator., 1916-12-13
~HRISTMAS eve had come and the

@HRISTMAS eve had come and tht long, busy day was over at last
 The toys were not sorry, for they were quite tired out with the hustle and noise. though they had enjoyed the company of the crowds of children who had been about all day. But you see even engines and trains, ener getic though they are, like to stop q minute after they run down; Jumping jacks want to catch their breath be tween jumps and dogs that bark and sheep that bleat and lions that roar enjoy little spaces of silence just like other folks.
 But every one of them had done his best stunt over and over all day and now. in quiet and darkness, they could go to sleep-all but the dolls, who had been left standing bolt upright and who couldn't shut their eyes in conse- Quence. So they stood up without a wink and used the night to think and think, when
 Mamma, mamma" came from some where! Had some child been left in the toy shop by mistake and locked in |?
 Mamma. mamma, mamma" The sound was familiar, when the toys walked up enough to use their minds. They had heard that sQueaking call all day.
 Dear me, child" exclaimed the big doli from Paris-the doll with the beautiful face and delicate nerves, who stands right behind the mamma doll" "Stop that crying! Take off that pla- card~ (You've seen the sign on dolls, 'I can say Mamma Fanchon was cross indeed but wasn't she beautiful You see her in the picture at the left Of. Charlie Chaplin. She is in street dress with mole-colored' Corduroy coat and hat of the same material with pink velvet facing. She has real lace at her wrists and ermine furs.
 Maybe it is time for first aid to hurt feelings" thought the boy scout who stood near, so he said, "Never mind that French lady; she doesn't know what it is to be afraid of the dark. You'll find mamma in the morning" and the boy scout who was
 
 covered with ''merit badges turned back to his particular charge. You see, he had picked up an Indian pap poose as he came through the wood, and there she hung in her funny bark cradle on his arm-little Owaissa, the hluebird.
 Meanwhile Emil and Katrina Kru- sen, who didn't understand English very well, kept to themselves and spoke in German. They were, many people thought, the prettiest dolls in the shop. (You should have seen the Partisan shrug her aristocratic shoul- ders, when she overheard that re- mark D That was because the first member of the Krusen family was made by an artist who wanted her own little girls doll to look nks . ssna
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child. So she painted the face in what painters call flesh tints," and saw to 1t that there was a pleasant expression on it. Katrina looks troubled in the picture, but that Is because she is a little homesick for the kind of Chris mas they have in Germany. She says, "Ach! Emil? 1 want to be in the lit- tie house where the Christmas tree stands in the window. It has all it's candles lighted tonight and the shade is pulled back. I want to sing carols and go to church tomorrow morning, and have goose for dinner and play games-"
 "When Is doll not q doll," broke In the Jester, over at the left, who never would let anybody be sad if he could help it. "When it's doldrum I" "Or dolphin" squeaked the Campbell Kid; "Or dollar" put in Daddy Long, legs. who was standing in the back. ground.
 Cheap wit" remarked the college girl dressed in rose and gray in honor of Vassar, who stood behind the clown. When it's dolicho podiae or dolomite. These" she explained grandly. 'mean insects or stones, speaking in popular language. such as you can underst-"
 Hello. are you ready?" It was the voice of the photographer. i've come for your pictures. Look pleasant nowp
 And they did. And so did Santa Claus, who had been listening all the time in the background.-Chicago Daily News.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-12-13
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<<YT WAS kind of him at least to
 send special messenger. Up
 to this time the only sympathy
 have experienced has shone in the eyes of the postman. and this silent solicitude on his part is getting on my nerves. I am glad he failed to witness this final disappointment. l mean final too, for am determined to devote my efforts to some other line from now on. Still don't see why he I should have ruined my Christmas. It seems to me since he held my manu- script for six weeks, he could have given it desk room for another day, thus permitting me to live up to my name today of all days" After this Outburst, Mae Hope, . would-be song writer. sank into a chair. thrust bulky envelope from the Frank Charity Music Publishers into her desk, and sat hopelessly gazing at the small epistle from the same office and with slight touch of humor and faint suggestion of 6 smile. recited the contents of that letter-not through the envelope, which she had not opened. but from memory:
 "Sorry. Miss Hope, that this is not yet quite up to the standard. but sin cerely trust you will not be discour- aged, etc., etc."
 For three years Miss Hope had been receiving these distressing notes from the genial young publisher. who could not summon the courage to advise her to give up. Perhaps he realized 1t was merely case of humoring an imag- mary talent rather than attempting to earn living as the young lady's in come was sufficient to keep her alive without setting fire to the universe by flashing on the public her picture serv- | ing us n cover over some sentimental verses accompanied by music. It was the morning of the last day of the third unsuccessful year. Mae l Hope was interrupted at breakfast by the sound of the door bell.
 "A lady to see you. Miss Hope" spoke the maid.
 The name on the card seemed to add Insult to injury.
 Mrs. Frank Charity never knew he was married. Maybe 1t is someone else. Probably somebody knows need charity. Tell her l will be down inl- mediately."
 One glance at her visitor assured Miss Hope 1t was no stranger. but an old school friend.
 "violet Faith! Youf The card reads Mrs. Charity"
 Why, Mae. you seem surprised"
 How should know you were mar ried?"
 Violet. stealing glance at the dis orderly desk, remarked tartly:
 Perhaps 1t would be 8 good idea to read your letters if you want to keep up with the parade"
 You don't mean" picking up the | bulky envelope from the Frank Char ity Music Publishing company, "that this is letter from you. It looks for all the world like manuscript" Manuscript, indeed! It is the story of my life written on my wedding day, and am delighted to find 1t unopened a whole week later. thought 1t was wonderfully thrilling. and to say the least, interesting to an old friend. spent so much time composing 1t. am sure you will be fully enlightened if you read it instead of looking at me in blank aDazenent and making it i'm. | possible to express myself" Miss Hope, after seeing her guest | comfortably seated, delved into the
The Ozark spectator., 1916-12-13

me to coveted career, and the only reason he did not make us both happy on Christmas day Is that you took tue proper step-lived up to your name. Faith, and went to church to have your prayer answered. while chose the pes simistic mood, and when happiness fell into my lap l threw 1t aside and lost Hope in the face of Charity"
The Ozark spectator., 1916-12-13

During this resolution season good many people are likely to start things that they cant finish.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
PEACE PLANS ARE ASSURED
American-Mexican Commissioners
Practically Reach Agreement
- on Ways and Means.

New London, Conn. Sept. 13.-Agree-
ment on plan for the actual protec-
ton of the MeNican-American border,
is practically assured. All proposals
of ways and means submitted by the
commissions representing both coun-
tries are under consideration at the
joint session, and from source close
to both commissioners it was learned
that a modification including the best
features Of two border-protection plans
is most likely to be recommended.
No action will be taken until after
Gen. Tasker II. Bliss has given both
commissions his personal observations
on the condition Of the border gath
ereq during bis inspection Of the Amer
icab troops there, Unless his state
ments are strongly against the plan, it
is likely that coincident with the with
lrawal of the Pershing column an
agreement will be approved by the
American and Carranza governments
to guard the border with an equal
humber of the troops Of both coun-
tries, with joint permission to cross
the border in active pursuit of BAN
dts, the troops to be stationed at can
tonments somewhat back from the Dor.
der line on each side. .--v--- ,"-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
METHNnIST EPISCOPAL.

The Epworth League will hold a
social in the parlors OF the church
on Friday evening of this week. The
young people and every one else is
cordially invited to be present.
The services of the church for sun
day, Sept II, will be as usual with the
exception of the evening service
which will be in charge of the Broth
erhood instead of the pastor. Special
music will be provided and number
Of the members will discuss the rel
alton of men to the church and to
the Christian life.
The subject for the morning SER
mon will be: Seeing Him who is
invisible" Inasmuch as this is the
last Sunday of the conference year,
the pastor will give something OF
review of the work Of the church for
the year and for the four years that
he has been in Manchester. 1t is es-
pecially desired that all subscriptions
for. the support of the church and for
the benevolences be paid before Mon
day, Sept IS.
A meeting of the Official Board Of
the church is called for Monday eve
ming. The Brotherhood will have
charge of a musical program for
Wednesday evening, Sept 81, which
will be of special interest. A quart
cite of Welsh singers who escaped
from the Lucitania diaster will tell
the story of the singing of the ship as
well as rendering a musical pro-
gram which is highly recommended.
Price of admission will be so cents
and IS cents for the pupils of the
public school.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
HARDING WAS
AGAINST FARMER
Road Record Shows He Favored
Cities in the Legislature.
WAS FOR PAVED HIGHWAYS
Voted to Make Rural District Bear
Full Burden of Cost Of
Building Roads. ,-,,,a~

Des Moines, Iowa.-Although Will
liam L. Harding is now attempting tc
convince the farmers of Iowa that he
is anxious to protect their interests in
regard to road building, his legislative
record shows that in public life he has
uniformly attempted to throw as much
of the burden of building roads upon
the farmers as he possibly could.
Harding is found on record as op-
posing the farmers interests in road
legislation on the following bills:
He introduced bill, House File 265
of the 1909 legislature, to turn over to
the cities all of the county road tax
collected upon property within the linn
its of incorporated towns, thus com.
polling the farmer to pay for every
cent Of county road improvement, al
though the city benefits equally in the
construction of good roads.
He voted for a bill, Senate File PAL,
of the 1911 legislature, imposing a two
mill levy for county road building upon
all farm property, but specifically ex-
empting city property from the same
tax.
Was for Paving.
He voted for bill, Senate File PIT.
Of the 1909 legislature, permitting the
creating of county road paving dis
tricts, and providing for the taxing to
abutting property of not less than so
per cent of the cost Of paving.
He fought a provision of the auto
mobile license law of 1911, which pro-
vided that revenue from the license
fund was to be expended upon coun-
try roads, and voted in favor Of a
measure to turn over to the cities
share of the fund. y.
He has never taken any stand on
road legislation which would compel
the cities to bear fair share of the
upkeep of country roads entering the
towns of the state, and in his legisla.
tive career always favored the city at
the expense Of the farmer in matters
Of road legislation.
Harding never found out that the
farmer was being mulcted for road
building until he started to run for
governor. Meredith has always fav-
ored fair division Of the cost of build
ing roads between the city and farm
dweller.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
SEES NO GENERAL STRIKE
Labor Leader Says Only New York
Unions Directly Affected May
Go Out.

New York, Sept. 13.-The danger of
a great general strike to help enforce
the demands of the striking traction
employees seems remote, in view Of
likely to be involved in such d move
ment were those directly concerned
with the operations of the street cars.
Hugh Frayne, state organizer for the
American Federation of Labor, who
made this assertion, said that if SYM
pathetic strike were called it probably
would not involve more than 10000
workers. In this class he named en-
gineers, tiremen, longshoremen and
transfers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
-
SIX STEAMERS DESTROYED
Norwegian and Spanish Vessels Are
sunk-Dutch Ship Captured
by the Germans.

London, Sept. 13.-Reports reached
here that the following steamers have
been sunk:
Luis Wives, Spanish, 1894 tons.
Furu, Norwegian, 2.029 tons.
FredovOre, Norwegian, 1.G1S tons.
Polynesia, Norwegian, 4,064 tons.
Lyderhorn, Norwegian, $50 tons.
Elizabeth w., Norwegian, 4,1S2 tons.
Berlin, Sept. IS, by wireless.-The
capture in the North sea by Ger
man submarine of the dutch Motor
Steamer Zeelandie, with contraband
from Rotterdam to London" is report
ed by the Overseas News agency.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
MKIentomania.n

Kleptomanin, or the impulse to
steal. is Il controverted obsession, espe.
cially when poor person yields TO the
desire, for, of course. there would be
an end to all failing for such delin-
generally of mental irreSponsbility
when things are abSent-mindedly APP
pr0priated. But when the appropria.
tor is well off and the article "swiped'
is absurd the variability of klepto'
mania may be admitted medico-legally,
so that it becomes q luxury denied to
poverty, just as the difference between
inebriety and drunkenness Is Il matter
of caSh.--EXchange. &,.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
BULGARS SHELL ROUMANIANS
Use Heavy Artillery in Bombardng
North Bank Of the Danube
River

Berlin, Sept. 13.-Heavy Bulgarian
artillery is bombarding ROumanian de-
fenses on the north bank of the Dan
ube, preparatory to crossing of that
river in drive upon Bucharest, the
Roumanan capital, according to Sofia
adviceS received here. Along front
Of 100 miles, extending from Svistova
to Silistria, the Bulgar guns are hurl-
Ing Il rain of shells upon Roumanian
territory.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
First Hand.

Little Boobies interest in his origin
was equaled only by his impatience
to be grown up. One day he dashed
into the house with his eyes shining.
ooh, mother" lie said. Il saw God
up in the sky an he has blue eyes.
/ said, Thank you. Mr.. God, for max
ing me- an he said That's all right.
Bobbie, that's all right! You wait an
some day I'll make you into big, big
mani"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
BRIDGE DEATH TOLL ELEVEN
Only Four Bodies of Quebec Disaster
Victims Are Recovered-7o
Men Saved.

Quebec, Que, Sept. 13.-Eleven lives
were lost as the result of the collapse
Of the massive center span of the
bridge over the st. Lawrence. OF
the sc. men caught on the span when it
began to sway all were rescued ex-
cept the II, and Of these only four
bodies have been found.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
Oriuin of the Hurdy.Gurdy.

The early type Of Autobiography orig
mated in Germany during the ninth
century, and under the name of bauren'
leyer peasants lyreD attained great
popularity throughout Europe, falling
into decline only at the beginning of
the last century. Even today a slight
ly modernized type of this instrument
may be seen upon the streets Of the
smaller towns of Savoy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
lows of the Pnnr

The happiest people in the world
are the poor. Without attempting to
stifle the ambition for self-advance.
ment. religion has always taught men
to be content with their lot. and
shown the folly of relying upon posses
sions as the key to happiness. Our
materialistic day has worshiped finan-
cial success, and by hearing this doc
trine constantly preached, those who
are poor have been made to feel them
selves unfortunate and condemned to
miss the great joys Of life.-Leslie's.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
Wonderful Insect World.

The insect world represents an I'M
limited field of life and activity. The
number of insect species is greater by
far than of the species Of all other iv-
ing creatures combined. Although
more than 100000 have been described,
probably twice that number remain to
be examined. Virtually all living ami
mails, as well as most plants, supply
food for these incompatible hordes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
Truly Remarkable Bird.

A schoolboy, writing q description
of hens. said: Hens is curious ami
mails; they don't have no nose, nor no
teeth, nor no ears. They swallows
their whites whole, and chews it up
with their crops in their chests. The
outside of hens is generally put into
pillows or made into feather busters"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
WHY MEREDITH SHOULD BE
ELECTED,


I He is a business man who
!. has demonstrated his executive
ability.
He is straightforward, sincere,
and stands for a bigger, better,
! cleaner, Iowa.
. He will have no political debts
to pay if elected.
. He is under obligation to no
special interests.
. He stands for law enforce
ment, and will not permit pro-
. hibition legislation to be multi
fed by inattention to the en-
forcement of the statutes.
. He is a big man. one the state
!, can be proud Of as governor.
He presents a clean cut pro-
. gram on the road issue, believes
in getting a dollars worth Of
. roads out of every dollar spent,
and is pledged to work for bet
. ter roads without increased tax
alton.
He does not change his posi- :
ton to suit the occasion, and ,
can be depended upon by the
. public to protect their interests. ,
He is not professional poll
. ttcian, and is not attempting to
build up a political machine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
ExpIairinu the Ceremony.

1t is from the Boston Traveller, and
is supposed to have been spoken by
clergyman's small son, whose older
brother was to be confirmed at church.
ITS like this" quoth the yOungster,
the bish' is going to put his mitts on
brothers beam"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
GLEN SPRINGS RAIDER DIES
Mexican Bandit Who Lead Attack on
Texas Town Succumbs in
Coahlla.

Ell Paso, Tex, Sept. 13.-Col. Miguel
Fernandez, alias Ferniso, leader of the
bandits who raided Glen Springs, Ten,
last May, is dead at his home in
Coahuila according to official Carranza
advices received here. He died a nat
ural death.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
United Brethren.

Morning worship at 1O:30. theme.
christian Hope Sunday school at
11:45. Evening service, 1880, "The
Christians Greatest Treasure"
Mid week service, Thursday even
ing. at 1880.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
with Mrs. Allman-at the home of
Mrs. Will Stimson, Friday afternoon
of this week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
Compliment2

81. Fuller Gloom passed a pleasant
compliment on my distinguished ances-
tor, Alfred Tennyson, the other day."
confessed Tennyson ]. Daft. "When 1
casually mentioned that l am de-
scendant of Lord Tennyson he cried
out, quite emphatically, Good Lord""
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
CONGREGATIONAL.

Morning worship at 1920 The
pastor will preach on GETTING THE
WORLD-ON WHOSE TERMS?
Sunday school at 1900.
Young Peoples Meeting at $50.
Evening worship at 1880. The stud
les in the first chapter of Genesis will
be continued, the theme for the eve
ming being: THE FORERUNNERs
OF MAN.
All services will be held in the base
ment rooms.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
FaIagor,ie.

Patagonia was almost an unknown
country until Lady Florence Dixie un-
dertook the task of exploring it some
years ago and risking her life every
day for months among the savage
tribes, and discovering a race OF men
heretofore unknown.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
Earty Men in america,

Biologists aver that the Oldest land
in the world is found in North Amer
lea, and this affords encouragement
10 anthrOpologists whose conviction is
that North America was the earliest
home of the human race.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
Resume Jew BATTING.

agency quotes the Russian newspaper
Ryetsch as stating that persecution of
the Jews in Petrograd and Moscow
has been resumed. the Russian police
encouraging the mobs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
Baptist.

Sunday morning subject: What
the Lord is to Me-" Sunday school at
II. Young Peoples meeting at 6:45,
and evening preaching service at
1880.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
st. Paul's.

Rev. w. J. Suckow will occupy the
pulpit in this church next Sunday
afternoon at $3.50. Sabbath school at
2:30.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
For Sale or Trade.

A twin cylinder Yale motorcycle.
Will sell for cash at a bargain or Will
consider a trade for a good work
horse. Machine in first class condl-
ton. Inquire at this office 36wkstf-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
Worth While Quotation,

1--WE only see in a lifetime dozen
faces marked with the peace of a con.
tented spirit" -Henry Ward Beecher.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
WANTED.

$4,000 Bushels of oats. Highest
market price paid.
32wkstf VIM. & GEO. BARR,
Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
WantAdS.
House for Rent.

Modern house for rent by October
first. Inquire of Thomas Given, owner,
or Thomas Scanlon, tenant. 36wkstf.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
Too Harsh.

Too Harsh.
oh, doctor! | do hope you'll let
father smoke again soon. We simply
can't get cent out of him fudge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13

M. |. B. RICHMOND.
Anyone wishing to sell Or rent
real estate in Manchester will do
we'll to see me.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-13
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.

| Two yearling Holstein bulls, and
one calf, all eligible to registration
for sale at farmers prices if taken at
once. Inquire
JOS. HUTCHINSON,
Manchester, Iowa.