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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-07

for a time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wiltsie stopped off
several days on their way to keokuk,
where they expect to make their
home as Mr.. Wiltsie has position
there with Lumber Co.
The basket ball tournament was a
decided success. It was the first OF
the kind held in eastern Iowa. The
friendly rivalry in which the teams
entered was maintained throughout,
and those who were defeated took it
bravely, In drawing of places some
of the teams were unevenly matched,
but, all put up good game, and
showed themselves good sportsmen,
The finals were played Friday evening
between Maquoketa, Monticello, Dy-
sart, and Coggon. Maquoketa had al
ready played two hard games and
were tired out. So Monticello won
the silver cup and each one of the
teams a gold metal. The Maquoketa
team won the silver medal and the
Dysart team the bronze. These were
presented by President Mackenzie
who returned for the occasion. He
gave them. good advice on Drawing de-
feat and wearing of honors, and his
remarks were Of interest to all in
terested in Lenox College. There
were about five hundred present
Twenty cars were over from Month
cello, besides a large number from
Coggon. There were two days full
of enjoyment for lovers Of games.
The next number of the lecture
course will be given Wednesday. A
Reader who will give among other
things the well known story of Polly
anean. Hear 1t and learn how to be
glad even through troubles.
The Hopkinton State Bank cele-
brated its 40th. anniversary last week.
It was founded by Frank Earhart
strating as private bank. The bust
mes was bounght by, F. B.Doolittle
and Son in 1884. F. B. Doolittle as
president F. w. Doolittle, cashier and
F E. Williamson, bookkeDper. At the
death Of F. w. Doolittle, F. e. Will
hanson became vice president and
G. E. Merriam, cashier. In 1900 1t
became a State Bank. In 1902, on
the death OF Mr.. Merriam, F. G. Reeve
who had been Bookkeeper became
cashier, A number Of years ago q
fine brick building was erected which
has since been enlarged.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-07
oRIG1NAJ. NOTICE.
In the District Court Of lows In and
for Delaware County.

In the Dlstflct Court Of lows In and
for Delaware County.
John A. Besler. platntin. vs. Lucy G.
her husband, IL living, IL dead, their
unknown heirs; Anna Mary Bilmire,
Mary Bilmire, Joseph BilmicHI Jacob
Bilmire, George Bilmire. and Michael
Bilmire, heirs at law OF Joseph Bill
mire. deceased, IL living, II dead, their
unknown heirs; Harrison Ashburn, II
living, II dead, his unknown heirs; Per-
melia Stoner. II living, II dead, her un-
known heirs; Philip Stoner. IL living. II
dead. his unknown heirs: Charles
Haight, also spelled Charles Halt, II
living, il dead, his unknown heirs. and
unknown claimants, to the East one
half OF the N. E. Ia Of s. e. Ia Of
the S. w. Ia and the s. w. Ia OF the
s. E. Ia Of the SW Ia and the West
half Of East half Of 8. e. III Of
the 8. w. Ia. Also Lot II OF the Suh-
division of the West half Of s. w. Ia
Also the N. u. Ia Of the 8. w. Ia also
the N. w Ia OF sS e. Ia OF the s. W.
ia, also the North half OF N. Wilt OF
S. q. Ia Of Section -. Also piece
OF land described as follows:-com-
mencing at point so rods West Of the
South East corner Of the s. w. Ia Of.
the North East IA OF Section 10 and
running thence East 60 rods to said
South East corner, thence North IS IL
rods thence west A rods, thence south-
westerly to place of beginning. all In
Section 10, Township Eighty-eight (88)
North, Range Three (s) west Of the
9Th r. NJ. containing In all 1856 acres
more or less.
You are hereby notified that there
is now on file in the Office Of the Clerk
of the District Court Of Delaware
County, Iowa, the Petition of John A.
Besier, plaintiff claiming to be the own
er in fee simple Of the above described
property.
You are further notified that unless
you appear thereto and defend. on or
before noon Of the second day Of the
March Term, 1917, of the District Court
Of Delaware County. Iowa. which will
commence at Manchester. Iowa, on the
18th day Of March. 1917, default will
be entered against you and decree
rendered thereon as prayed.
s S. B. LATTNER,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Clerk having examined the fore-
going original notice hereby orders said
notice published in the Manchester
Democrat for four weeks.
Dated this 5th day Of February 1877.
OR. DUNHAM.
Clerk of District Court of Delaware
eva County. Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-07
Never Out Of Date.

We are inclined to smile at the
quaint costumes that our grandparents
wore, and at their rather stilted, for
NAL manners. We dispense with a
great many things which were consid-
cred important n hundred years ago.
But patient, plodding perseverance,
sticking to a thing till you finish it, is
held IN as high esteem in the twentieth
century as it was in the eighteenth. In
dustry and patience are never out Of
date.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-07
soId;.r Blu. 10 R.pI.c. Navy.

Soldier blue is seen just now so often
that it seems probable this softer, more
becoming shade may in time wholly
supersede the dark marine tone. Partly
because Of dye shortage. partly because
anything remotely resembling military
dress is almost sure Of success, this col
or is being used q great deal and a
very pleasant change 1t makes. Or
candle Dlouses trimmed with fine white
lace collars and cuffs, silk dresses and
street suits are all to be found of SOL
der blue.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-07
Barney Stones.

One cupful sugar, one-half cupful but
ter, one cupful milk, one and one-half
cupfuls -four, One cupful chopped wal
nuts. one cupful chopped raisins. one
half cupful sour milk, two eggs. one
quarter teaspoonful cloves, one tea
spoonful cinnamon, one-quarter tea
spoonful nutmeg. one teaspoonful soda
and one teaspoonful vanilla. Cream
butter and sugar. add eggs. milk and
extract. stir. into dry ingredients and
beat thoroughly. Drop by spoonful on
to creased pan and bake delicate
brown.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-07
THE UNIVERSAL CAR

sons in. any manner indebted to said
or msr estate viii I'm
and those having claims against said
deceased or her estate will present
them IN manner and form as by law
Dated this 18th day Of February.
A. ID. 1917.
o. C. GLADwIN,
Administrator OF said Estate.
+. J. O'Brien, Attorney for Admins
traitor. Swks3.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-07
CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH REMEDY
A FAVORITE FOR COLDS.

J. L. Easley, Macon, ILL.,, in speaking
Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, says
During the past fifteen years it
has been my sisters favorite medf-
cine for colds on the lungs. my
self have taken 1t number OF times
when suffering with cold and 1t al
ways relieved me promptly" For
sale by A. C. Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-07
Fcr.h.,r Mumn,.f

Graham mullins made with baking
powder. One cupful graham -four. one
cupful of -four, one-quarter cupful sug-
ar. two teaspoonfuls baking powder.
one teaspoonful salt. one cupful milk.
one egg well beaten. one tablespoon
full melted butter. Sift together thor
oughly the flour. sugar baking powder
and salt. Add gradually the milk. egg
and butter. Bake in hot buttered gem
pans twenty-five minutes
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-07

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADJ
MINIsTRATOR.
In the District Court Of the State Of
lows, In and for Delaware County,
In the Matter of the Estate Of Mary
X. Wesley deceased:
To Whom 1t May Concern
Notice is hereby given that the an
dersigned has been appointed and has
qualified rs administrator of the .es-
tate Of Mary X. Wesley late OF Della
ware County. Iowa, deceased All per-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-07
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF AD-
MINISTRATOR. ~

STATE OF IOWA, Delaware County.ss
Notice Is hereby given, that the un-'
dersigned has been duly appointed and
qualified as Administrator Of the Es-
ware County, deceased. All persons
Indebted to said Estate are requested
to make immediate payment, and those
having claims against the same will
the undersigned for allowance.
o. C. GLADWlN.
Dated February q, 1917.
9wks3 II
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-07
Spring BIousss.

Batiste and cotton wolfe are well
represented for waists Plain colorei
linens and white ground linens with
fancy stripes in color are used. Fof
solid colors copenhagen. rose. olive.
wistaria.. gold and champagne hold the
lead.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-07
Music
Decision of Judges

Friendship.
Friendship is an order Of nobility;
from its revelations we come more
worthy into nature-Emerson.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-07
A TITLED NURSE
Awarded a Silver Medal by the
King Of Italy.
HELPED MEssINA REFUGEES.

The Mother Of Two Sons, the Duchess
Of Aosta 10 One Of the Chief lnspso.
tors Of Italian Red Gross and Person.
ally Nurssd Sick Soldiers.
The king of Italy has awarded the
silver medal for military valor to the
Duchess Helene of Aosta. whose hus-
band is lieutenant general in the Ital-
ian army. Although daughter Of the
Bourbon Orleans house, the duchess Is
an English princess, having been born
at Twickenham and married at King
ston-on-T Thames. She is noted both for
her beauty and her intelligence. She
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-16
THE DRAFT.

To list the names of 10000, 900 men and
to conduct draft which gives the order
IN which each one of these men shall
present himself for examination was
great undertaking. 1t is to the credit of
the administration that no suspicion of
favoritism attaches to any stage of the
proceedings. The drawing was carefully
planned and was conducted with abso-
lutte fairness When the drawing was
completed the lists were sent to the local
divisions, of which Waldo County is one,
and the work of furnishing our quota of
124 men devolved upon our Exemption
Board. Fortunately for all concerned,
the men who have charge of this work
are men who deserve and have the con-
tidence of our people. The selection of
men for war is a most serious matter,
but it must be done. 1t is not pleasant
task, but we can rest assured that the
work is being done by honest men.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-16
TO ASSIST BUREAU OF MARKETS

The Secretary of Agriculture has Sc
cured the services, for temporary period,
of Prof. William F. Gephart of Washing
ton University, and Prof. Charles S.
Potts, of the University of Texas. Thew
will assist the Bureau of Markets in at
lacking problems affecting the handling
and distribution of agricultural food SIM
plies
Two college professors who have spent
most of their lives as students and theo-
rists, and whose knowledge of markets
has been mainly limited to the ordering
Of household supplies by telephone, will
aid very little in attacking" food prob
lens ia the present crisis. The Bureau
Of Markets thus reinforced, will make
Just about such fight as Don Ouixote
made against the windmill The poor
old Don was knocked galley west" and
the windmill kept on turning. Maxi
mum efficiency in all directions" says the
President. That is excellent doctrine.
Why not 60 into the great business CEN
tiers and secure some men who have made
an unqualified success in 'the handling
and distribution of agricultural food SUP
pies2'
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-16
Ch1IQron, CIV
FOR FlETChER'S
G a 8 q a
STANDPOINT.

Mrs. Leonard Donahue and children are
in Boston for visit.
L. X. Perkins is home from Connecti-
cut, where he has employment.
H. B. Eames and family of Boston are
at their cottage for their vacation.
Miss Marjorie Goodhue of Hyde Park,
Mass, is spending her vacation here
Charles Heath is repairing his house
which was badly damaged by lightning.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barrows of Hamp-
den recently visited H. M. Griffin and
wife.
Mrs Nathaniel Partridge has returned
from visit with Mrs. Ira Cobe at Hill
side Farms.
Milford Turner has moved his family
from camden and has employment with
the shipbuilding company.
Frank French of Boston has lately been
here for a visit with his sisters, Mrs.
French and Mrs. Thompson.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-16
HELP FOR MAINE FARMERS,

The United States department of La
Dor has agreed to waive for temporary
period the requirements of the '1iteracy
test" the head tax and the contract labor
requirements of the immigration act,
which will enable Canadian laborers to
come into the State of Maine and help
harvest Names gigantic potato crop.
This is one of the most radical steps
taken by the government since the war,
but it also gives promise of being one of
mean the salvation of the crop the ma
ton needs so much to help in the fight
against Germany and world famine.
Headquarters for the officials in charge
of the work of passing Canadian laborers
over the border will be in the Bangor Fed
eral building, and there will be branches
at all the official ports of entry, Eastport,
Calais, Vanceboro, Fort Kent, Fort Fair
field, Van Buren,, Houlton, Madawaska
and Jackman.
A. S. Morrison, inspector in the immi-
grafton service with headquarters at Au-
gusta Just now, gave out the following
interview in regard to the practical work.
ings of the plan whereby Maine farmers
may obtain help from Canada:
"The already discussed admission of
harvest hands from Canada is about to
be placed in operation. Instructions have
been issued by the U. S. Department of
Labor, covering the steps to be taken in
order to secure exemption of persons
brought in, such exemption being from
the contract labor, literacy test and head
tax provisions Farmers or hands now
in Canada should consider at once their
plans with reference to harvesting the
Maine crop. The wages to be paid hands
will be in the neighborhood of $500 per
day, with the usual accommodations of
board and lodging in addition thereto.
The harvest will be big one, and the
additional impetus given by the State
and federal governments will work both
to the advantage of the farmer and the
employe.-Bangor Commercial.
Application for instructions as to the
obtaining of help should be made to the
immigration office, Bangor, or to the
above named branch Offices
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-16
AUTOCRACY AND GREED,

The Germans desire peace. There is
no doubt about that. The poor desire it
because they are suffering from hunger;
the rich desire it because the cost of the
war is stripping them of their wealth;
the bankers desire it because the forced
shipment of gold to other countries is
undermining the solvency of the banks
The manufacturers who before the war
grew rich from foreign sales of their
wares, are now working to produce
arms, munitions, clothing, explosives,
submarines and other war supplies They
do not get their pay in face value dollars
as in the days before the war, but in an
inflated currency, which is admittedly
worth but half it's par value at home and
is valueless abroad. The profits of man
ufacture are eaten up by taxation and
future profits are mortgaged for at least
q generation, to pay an overwhelming
war debt The export trade on which
Germany once prospered is dead. Big
business in Germany has incurred the
enmity of the world. Small businesses
are the foster children of big business.
Therefore the entire business interests of
the empire are fearful Of the future and
are anxious for peace. The widows, the
orphans, the manned, the soldiers and
their dependents are all wishing for the
day when the struggle shall cease Two
factors alone prevent an uprising like
that in Russia. First is the Kaiser and
his autocratic satellites who have perch
ed themselves on a pinnacle of absolut-
ism and would sacrifice the last one of
their subjects rather than to fall, and to
whom death itself would be preferable to
defeat. The second factor is the inbred
greed of the German people for lands and
gold which are not theirs. So firmly has
the omnipotence of the Kaiser been i'm
pressed upon them that they still hope
for victory, when the Fatherland can en-
large the boundaries of the empire and
its debts can be paid with money belong
ing to other nations. Germany desires
peace, but she wises to dictate it's terms
From the Kaiser down to the peasant
they believe themselves to be a people
chosen of Colt to rule the world and to
reap where they have not sowed
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-16
Brand-New Jobs.

There are soon to be three and half
million dollars worth of Jobs for deserv-
ing Democrats. Brand-new jobs, these
under the food-control office. Without
let or hindrance they will be distributed
by Mr.. Hoover and his assistants. They
may carry with them some military title;
surely they will entail the wearing of a
uniform something like that which has
been prescribed for the cooks and kitch-
en-maids who use the Hoover recipe
book; and best of all, they will protect
the holder against being drafted for fight
ing in the trenches. Small wonder that
the Democrats in congress refused to
have these jobs parceled out under the
efficiency methods of the civil service.
Come early and avoid the rush, is our ad-
vice to all deserving Democrats in this
vicinity Iwho have not yet established
themselves on the Embellishments
Journal
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-16
HIS SExTON's SUGGESTION.
It. Was Meant to Be Sarcastic, but Il
Hit DR.. Hale Just Right.

hit Or. Hale Just Right.
The sexton of Edward Everett Hale's
church suffered from that convenient
form Of deafness that prevents man
from hearing what he does not wish to
does wish to hear. Occasionally when
sweeping the sidewalk In front Of the
church some stranger would ask him
for information, and his usual answer
was a wave Of the hand, Pm totally
deaf, totally deaf. You will have to
ask some one in the church"
1t often happened that Dr. Hale in
the midst Of a busy day would find the
luncheon hour at hand and an impor-
tant appointment still unmet. 1t was
his custom to invite his caller into his
study and ask the janitress to make an
oyster stew. The sexton resented DR.
Hales informality
The time came for new sign to be
placed on the front of the church, and
DR.. Hale and the assistant pastor were
standing in the vestry aisle discussing
just what the wording Of it should be-
L " 'iiCI SUI pil luC SoLf SdllOl w uS
suddenly interrupted by the deaf sex
ton, who stood far enough away to
make doubtful the ability of a normal
persons overhearing what had been
said. I'll tell you what to put ON that
sign" he exclaimed. Come in. Ev-
erybody welcome. Meals served at all
hours of the day and night"
"All right" said Dr. Hale quickly
THAT'S what we will do I've always
wanted to call this church the Exeter
club.'-Youth's Companion.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-16
THIS IS OUR WAR.

"President Wilson's objection to the
creation of a Joint Congressional COM
mittee on war expenditures, with ma
jority of that committee composed of
members of his own party, is based on
the false assumption that this is his war,
that he is responsible for it's efficient
management, and that he alone is infalli-
BILE. With equal reason a president of a
corporation, as soon as elected, might say
we will abolish our constitution and by
laws and disqualify all the board of direc-
tors as soon as they have delegated to me
all their powers and voted me the right
to expend all the assets of the corpora
ton
president Wilson is undoubtedly cor
rect in the assertion that creation of
such a committee could be interpreted
only as lack of confidence in the execu-
tive. The fact is that our system of gov
eminent, providing as it does for three
coordinate branches, is in itself an ex-
preston of lack of confidence in the
executive acting alone. Throughout the
world today, there is lack of confidence
in dictators.
'The creation of Joint Confessional
committee on war expenditures is not
necessarily an expression of lack of con-
tidence in the Presidents integrity, but it
indicates lack of confidence in the ability
of any one man to conduct the affairs OF
a great government such as this when in
volved in the greatest war in history. 1t
is automatic that Capitalization of power
In an individual can only result in opera
tons commensurate with the individuals
integrity, ability and experience
Creation of the Joint committee in
wolves vastly more than the question of
confidence in the President. 1t involves
the very fundamentals of democracy.
The war is direct outgrowth of central
lied power in executives. If the legisla-
tive body in Germany had possessed and |
exercised the legislative powers of a re-
public, there would have been no war.
Assertion of divine right and assumed in
fallibility must be overthrown in Europe
and must be forestalled in America. This
can be accomplished only by courageous
exercise by Congress of those duties and |
powers vested in it by the constitution.
The time and the occasion are here.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-16

or beer. The above are the important
features of the so-called food bill. We
now have national prohibition of the
manufacture of intoxicants. This strikes
at the root of the liquor traffic which has
been the chief of the evils which have
afflicted this country. The enforcement
of food control of which national prohibi-
ton is part, devolves upon the Presi-
dent It is tremendous task.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-16
FILTH, FINGERS AND FLIES.
These Are the Most Potent Factors In
Spreading Disease.

These Are the Most Potent Factors In
Spreading Disease.
Fingers as disease carriers rank next
to flies. Dirty fingers and finger nails
may carry about with them as many
disease germs as dirty flies. For this
reason filth, fingers and flies are said
to be the most common means by
which disease is spread. A safe rule
that has been given with reference to
avoiding any infection that the hands
might carry is to wash the hands i'm
mediately before eating, before han
ding, preparing or serving food, after
attending the sick and after handling
anything dirty.
A common habit with many people
that is not only dangerous from a
health point of view, but is disgusting
ly indecent from every point Of view,
is the constant picking of the nose and
mouth with the fingers. A safe rule
and decent one is to keep the hands
away from the face, particularly the
nose and mouth, and if these parts
need attention use a clean handker-
SHlcI n uIly udilllhtItliel Is as udH-
gerous and may be as much a means
of spreading disease as dirty fingers.
The United States public health serv-
ice says: "Disease germs lead a hand
to mouth existence If the human race
would learn to keep the unwashed hand
away from the mouth many human dis
eases would he greatly diminished. We
handle infectious matter more or less
constantly, and we continually carry
the hands to the mouth. If the hands
have recently been in contact with in
fictitious matter the germs of disease
may in this way be introduced into the
body Many persons wet their fingers
with saliva before counting money
turning the pages of book or perform
ing similar acts In this case the
process Is reversed, the infection being
carried to the object handled, there to
await carriage to the mouth of some
other careless person"
If anybody doubts the filth of their
own hands and fingers let them take
note of the many unclean things they
handle within days time. The door
knob which everybody handles will be
only one source where the hands may
get the germs and filth of some care
less person.