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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
COUN7Y'S Quota OF
Second Liberty loan
DELAWARE COUNTY TO RAISE
$SO7,6OO. THOROUGH CANVASS
OF COUNTY TO BE MADE.
BONDS DRAW 4 PER CT. INTEREST
Application Blanks For Bonds May BE
Had At Any Bank In County. Help
Win War BY Buyiny Bond.

In response to inquiries the Federal
Reserve Bank of Chicago has sent out
the information that the 81 per cent.
Liberty Loan Bonds of the first issue
will be exchanged for per cent bonds
bearing interest at that rate from No
vember Is, 1917
The new bonds will pear the same
maturity date and interest date as the
l3k per cent. bonds. Interest will be
adjusted at the time of exchange.
The local banks have been request
ed to hold the Interim Certificates un-
til the permanent bonds are ready for
delivery, about November 18th, next,
at which time notice will be published
regarding the delivery of the new
bonds.
Iowa Liberty Loan Organization.
Chairman, Watkin W. Kneath, Chi
cago.
Chairman Northeastern District, w.
w. Marsh, Waterloo, Iowa.
Chairman District No. 4, comprisinb
counties of Howard, Winnesheik, ALA
makee, Chickasaw, Fayette, Clayton,
Delaware, Dubuque A. R. Leroy, Man
chester, Iowa.
Vice Chairman Geo. Mclean, Dubu-
que, Iowa.
Chairman Delaware County, A. r.
Leroy, Manchester.
County Committee, F. E. William
son, Hopkinton; Fred B. Holbert
Greeley; ]. J. Dolphin, Ryan; s. w.
Klaus, Earlville.
Local Chairmen, Delaware County:
w. Byron Robinson, Dundee; M. Lii
lis, Masonville; J. J. Dolphin, Ryan;
F. E. Williamson, Hopkinton; Fred
B. Holbert, Greeley; c. A. Kendall,
Earlville; E. B. Stiles, Manchester;
]. P. Sloan, Delhi; VIM Hammond,
Colesburg; Glen l.. Baker, Oneida;
l.. Matthews, Manchester.
County Publicity Committee, E. w.
Williams, Manchester, Chairman
Delaware Ciunty's Quota Second Lib
erty Loan, 1917.
Manchester
Population Quota
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
ANNUAL ELECTION OF RED CROSS
OFFICERS.

Through a misunderstanding the
Delaware County Red Cross Chapter
held it's annual election Of officers
the second day of last July. The end
of the Red Cross fiscal year is July
1st, but the end of the Red Cross Off
cial year is November list. The an
nual election must be held between
the 1st and 18th of October, and this
regulation can not be changed. There
fore, notice is hereby given that meet
ing of the members of the American
Red Cross in the county of Delaware
will be held in the court room of the
court house at Manchester, Iowa, on
Friday evening, October 18th, 1917, at
1880 o'clock, for the election of Off
GERS, and for the transaction of such
other business as may legally come
before it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
ATTENDING NATIONAL COUNCIL.

Rev w. j. Suckow, pastor of the
First Congregational chhrch, left Mon
day forenoon for Columbus, Ohio,
where he will attend the National
Council of Congregational churches
and ministers. This is one of the
most important gatherings of the de-
nomination, and many Of the leading
men in the Congregational society
will be present. The sessions open
on the 10th of this month and con-
tinue until the evening of the 17th
On account of Mr.. Suckow's absence
from the city next Sunday there will
be no preaching services at the court
house.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
SUITS AND OVERCOATS.

Frank j. Keiser, proprietor of the
Corner Clothing store, offers some
good suggestions to the men. He has a
large stock of high-grade suits and
overcoats, which have been carefully
selected. Good overcoats can be
bought at prices ranging from SIS to
$50. and suits from SIS to $50. Mr..
Keiser also handles a large stock of
mems shoes. Our men readers should
read carefully his advertisement on
page eight.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
McCLELLAND.PROMAN.

Announcements Of the recent mar
riage of Adella Eldredge McClelland
to Mr.. Louis Laton Proman were re-
ceived by friends in Manchester the
first of the week. Mrs. Proman is a
sister of Mr.. Atlee Eldredge, and is
we'll known in Manchester and vicin-
ity. The marriage took place on Mon
day, October Sth. 1917. Mr.. and Mrs.
Proman will be at home to their
friends at 1926 linden Hills Boulevard,
Minneapolis, Minn., after November
1st Manchester friends extend con-
gratulatiOns.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
DEPUTY RECORDER RESIGNS.

Miss Myrtle Prayer, who has been
the very efficient deputy in the coun-
ty recorders office for several years
has rendered her resignation, to take
effect on November 1st. Miss Prayer
contemplates entering business COL
lege for special training, before de-
termining on her work for the future.
Miss Ella M. Smith, of Earlville, has
been offered the position in the re-
corder's office, and we understand that
she has accepted the same and will
begin her work in the county building
on November 1st. Miss Smith has
been a stenographer in the offices of
the American Mortgage and Securities
company for several months.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
PROHIBITION
BY William Jennings Bryan.

All legislation against the sale of liquor, from the
slightest restrictions to complete prohibition of the manu-
facre and sale of alcoholic beverages rests the fact
that alcohol is poison which, when taken into the SYSTEM
the strength of the body mpars the energies OF the
= mind and the morals. No normal brain needs
alcohol to stimulate it to action; is strong but
that the appetite may him; there is day be-
infancy and death when is safe to form the habit
The sentiment in favor of prohibition local. state and
onal is growing because increased intelligence and an
awakening conscience unite condemnng the license
tenn.
No community would permit the existence of insti
tuition which, merely for profit cut off fingers toes hands
and feet why should any community permit the existence
the body enebles the BRAIN and destroys the morals?
No community would license person to scatter the
germs of hog cholera among hogs why should commu
nifty license saloon spread disease and death hu
beings and through tainted blood close the door OF
hope to innocent children before they the light of day.
But, besides being an economic fallacy, the license
system involves moral responsibility. If saloon cannot
exist except the of the people, then every one
who by voting to license the saloon helps to bring INTO
existence must share with the liquor dealer responsibility
for the harm done by the saloon The voters throughout
the land are increasing numbers refusing to enter into
such partnership And this hostility to the saloon is IN
ensed rather than diminished by the threat of the liquor
dealers to sell in spite of the statute Lawessness not
attractive the American, and then too blind tiger
is not as dangerous the youth of the land tiger that
can see Illicit sales in dark alleys there be some under
prohibition not great menace as the open saoon
that it is legitimate business, sends out it's agents to
bring in recruits to take the place of the drunkards 1t
kills off.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
HOME FROM AVIATION SCHOOL.

Dean Dunlap, who is now training as
an army aviator at Dayton, Ohio, ar
rived in Manchester this morning for
few days leave of absence. He will
spend his short leave with his moth
err, who lives near Delhi. Mr.. Dunlap
has made several flights with his in
structor. He says that large numbers
of fliers who trained in that school,
are now in France, where they are
learning the fine points in army avia-
ton, under French instructors.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
JOE PENTONY LIKES DEMING.

Sheriff and Mrs. J. ]. .Pentony re-
ceived a letter from their son, Joe
Pentony, who is with the 133rd Div
ision, now at Deming, New Mexico. Joe
writes that the climate is fine, water
pure, plenty to eat. and the camp is
six miles long and four miles wide.
All of the Iowa boys, including the
boys from Manchester in Company H,
are well and happily situated. He says
the days are warm and dry, and the
nights are cool. The boys have plenty
of work and everyone seems to be
we'll satisfied.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES OPEN
OFFICE.

The Associated Charities will open
their headquarters in the court mouse
this week Thursday, their office being
open from 2:30 to o'clock, every
afternoon. Those having
cast-off clothing suitable for children
are asked to give it to the Associated
Charities to distribute among the chill
dren who are in need of the same
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
ARE THE ELECTRIC RATES JUST?


There has been much dissatisfaction
in Manchester for some time as to the
poor quality of the electric service he
ing given by the Iowa Electric Com
pany. The company, has also asked
for large increase in rates for light
ing the streets. A great many are of
the opinion that the increase asked
for is unwarranted and that that in
crease is only stepping stone to in
creases to be asked of every con-
sumer. Every citizen of Manchester
is interested in the question and would
like Information.
A mass meeting has been called joint
ly by the Manchester City Council
and the Manchester Commercial club
to be held in the court room next
Tuesday evening, October 18th at 8
o'clock. At this meeting the light
question will be thoroughly discussed.
Addresses will be given by number
of experts who will be able to go into
the question and give accurate infor-
nation as to the exact situation of the
light question, prices of material. rates
etc G. O. Morse, city engineer of
Maquoketa, Iowa; G.. J. Long, city
manager of Webster City, Iowa; and
C. o. Lund, a prominent electrical
engineer of Sioux City, Iowa, will all
address the meeting. Arrangements
are being made with a number of 9TH
er electrical men to be present also,
1t is hoped that large crowd will be
present and discuss the situation
thoroughly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10

Fred C. Becker, who lives near the
Barryville creamery in Prairie town
ship, advertises public sale to be held
on his farm next Wednesday, October
18th, 1917, at which time he will sell
horses, cattle, hay and grain, and farm
machinery. Mr.. Becker and his fam
lily will remove from the county next
spring, a fact friends of the family
regret to learn. He has purchased
land in Wisconsin, which he will farm
next year.
Our readers will find Mr.. Becker's
advertisement on page three.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
COMMERCIAL CLUB is HARVEST
ING POTATOES.

A bountiful crop of "spuds" is being
gathered by the members of the Com
mercial club who have been looking
after the Community Potato Patch"
just east of Manchester. The pota-
toes are of good size and are Of excel
lent quality. A good many bushels
have been retailed to the consumers
in Manchester, and others are being
stored. Those that were retailed sold
at $1.OO per bushel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
CONSUL VISITS MAN.
CHESTER.

Mr.. and Mrs A. r. LIE Roy have as
their guests this week Mr.. Ralph F..
Chesbrough, American Consul to Bel
rut, Syria, and Mr.. Kent c. Childs, of
Chicago. The gentlemen were college
classmates of Mr.. LIE Roy, at Beloit.
When diplomatic relations were brok-
en- between this country and the Cen
trail powers Mr.. Chesbrough was given
his passport and he returned to the
States for an indefinite leave of alb
sence.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
Sheppard, G. e. Petition
North Fork: Judges, Jas. Brunkan,

Sheppard, G. e. Petition
North Fork: Judges, Jas. Brunkan, F..
Krogmann, Anton Meyer; clerks,
J. H. White, w. H. Sharp.
Oneida: Judges, VIM. Cooking, w. W.
Hockaday. M. T. Joslyn; clerks, s.
T. Knox, F. M. Burbridge.
Prairie: Judges, H. E. Carrothers, J..
R. Kennedy, VIM. Barry; clerks, Earl
Bushnell, VIM. Welch.
Richland: Judges, e. s. Ives, G.. l..
Rath, F. G. Larrabee; clerks, Nate
Rowley T. J. Feuhr.
Sand Spring: Judges, B. E. First, Nick
Gudenkauf, R. j. Guthrie; clerks,
H. S. Pierce, c. J. Murray.
Thorpe: Judges, A. E. Clark, John
Billhorn, Joe Tilp; clerks, r. F.
Hockaday, Louis Ryan.
Union: Judges, R. Kragenbrink, A.
Miles, Chas. Reggentine; clerks,
S. B. Lowe, w. H. Winch.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
A $500 SPECIAL,

E. NJ Hughes offers a special in
suits, at $500. He has just received
belated shipment of these strictly
high-grade suits and offers them at
remarkable price. Besides the suit
special Mr.: Hughes quotes large
number of other very attractive prices
this week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
MUNSING AND YUREFIT UNDER
WEAR,

Our men readers will note with es-
pecial interest the advertisement of
of Gildner Bros on page five of this
issue The inclement weather of the
past few days has made the men look
up warmer underwear, and what Gild-
ner Bros have to say about their large
line of the most celebrated makes of
underwear is right to the point. Then,
too, note the prices they are quoting
now.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Miss Edna Welterlen, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Welterlen, of this
city, and Mr. Alfred Gibson, were unit
ed in marriage last Saturday, October
9Th, at Waterloo, by the Rev. ]. Frank
Moore, of Plymouth Congregational
church. The bride and groom are
we'll known in Manchester. and will
be accorded the heartiest good wishes
for a long and happy married life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
CLUB TO MEET THURSDAY.

The New Idea Embroidery club will
meet with Mrs. William Dudley on
Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock to
do sewing for the Red Cross society.
The ladies are requested to bring
thimbles, needles, and thread Nos. so
or 60. Every member of the club is
urged to be present.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
COUNTY AGENT IS ASSURED.

Enough signers have been secured
to insure the county agent for Della
ware county. The list of signers has
been sent to the Iowa State College at
Ames, and in a short time arrange
ments will be made to hold a meeting
of all the supporters of the movement
and the county organization perfect
cd
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10

With every dollar purchase at the
Meggenburg Variety and Millinery
store, you will get free fine gold
fish. Read Mr.. Meggenburg's adver-
tisement on page five.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
A CHANCE TO PROCURE KINDLING
WOOD

On Saturday Of this week, the man
agement of the Delaware County Fair
Society will offer at public auction
large quantity Of kindling wood, now
piled up on the fair grounds. Here is
an opportunity to secure large pile
of good kindling wood.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Letters remaining uncalled for Oc-
tober 8, 1917:
Dewey Nelson.
Hasley, Rev. G. N.
Petrick, Jos.
These letters will be sent to the
dead letter office October %, 1917, If
not called for before that date.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
PUBLIC SALE.

Total for county -1S.21S $S07,600
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-02-22

rroprtety of connecting the Great Falls boulevard with Mt Vernon because
George Washington was deeply interested In Great Falls and helped dig the
canals there, the first in this country.
Below the Highway bridge, and north of Alexandria. he said, there lie
400 or 500 acres Of shallow river which should be reclaimed.
Some of the portion of the original District of Columbia. coded back to
eminent. because the government has interests of great magnitude, especially
those in the power site at Great Falls. along both sides OF the river.
He said that President Taft hd recommended the acquisition by the
government of a portion of the Virginia tract, and that Ambassador Bryce
had said: at is a ingrattude to providence If the country does n use the
great natural beauty OF the upper Potomac" "Nowhere in this country" Mr.
Casselman said. docs such scenery exist within easy distance # u great city
as that this side of the falls"
He said that if the plan to have a great lake at Little Falls is carried
out that makes the development Of the land above Little Falls all the more
desirable.
The beauty of Washington, he continued, is no longer a matter of local
but Of national. interest.
ut will not be many decades" he predicted, until Washington has
million population. and then il will be too late to acquire the territory needed
for the Great Falls park plan"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-02-22

At three O'Clock one morning Sidney
reused from Q light sleep to hear Q
rapping on her door.
"Is that you. Aunt Harriet" she
called.
ats Christine. May I come INF"
Sidney unlocked her door. Christine
slipped into the room. She carried .
candle. and before she spoke she looked
ut Sldney's watch on the bedside table.
II hoped my clock was wrong" she
said. II nm sorry to waken you. Sid
ney. but I.don't know what to do"
"Are you I'LL"
"No. Palmer has not come home"
"What time Is itf''
"After three O'Clock"
Sidney had lighted the gas and was
throwing on her dressing gown.
"When he went out did he say"
"He said nothing. We had been
quarrellng. Sidney. I am going home
In the morning."
"You don't mean that, do youi"
"Don't I look as II I mean 1T How
much Of this sort of thing Is q woman
suppose to enduref"
perhaps he has been delayed. These
things always seem terrible In the
middle Of the night, but by morning"
Christine whirled on her.
This isn't the first time. You re-
member the letter I got on my wedding
day?"
"Yes."
"He's gone back to her"
christine! Oh, I'm sure you're
wrong. He's devoted to you. Oh, I
don't believe it,"
"Believe 1t or not" said Christine
doggedly, that's exactly what has hap
pened. I got something out Of that
little rat Of a Rosenfeld boy. and the
rest I know because l know Palmer.
He's out with her tonight"
The hospital had taught Sidney one
thing: that 1t took many people to
make a world, and that out of these
some were inevitably vicious. But vice
had remained for her n clear abstrac-
ton. There were such people, and be
cause one was In the world for service
one cared for them. Even the Saviour
had been kind to the woman of the
streets.
But here abruptly Sidney found the
great injustice of the world-that be-
cause Of this vice the good suffer more
than the wicked. Her young spiri.
rose in hot rebellion.
ut isn't fair" she cried. at makes
me hate all the men in the world
Palmer cares for you, and yet he can
do q thing like this"
Christine vas pacing ~nervonsiy TT
and down the room. Mere companion,
ship had soothed her. She Was DQw,
ON the surface at least, less ezc1ted
than Sidney.
They are not all lie Palmer, thank
heaven" she said. There ara taeent
men, Ny father IS OLE, and your h,
here In the house.. is another"
AT four o'ciock in tie rlornin:
Palmer Howe cane tao2ye. Christine
met him In the 1yaer hail. He was
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-02-22

TUU TIT 0C ZU II CWSU SWWW.
When Washington goes out to skate the population Of the city appears to
be made up Of a tremendous number of very pretty girls That IL nm inter.
csHng proposition to start of with. Wherever there Is ice there Ia MISC Mnhel
and Maud and carisse and all the rest, followed persstenty by u large mob
OF very spOrtyIoOkIng and proficient youths who really think they have rome
out to skatc-but who are following the eternal feminine as bindly and rs
savshy as did their parents long before them. AFr2
There Ia always on view the brave young man who seems to he stuck
with wall flowers ut Ounces and upper berths on hot nights on trains. and
whose skating career seems to be limited to teaching two very heavy ladies
how to do the simplest maneuvers on Ice. With a heavy beauty on either
side OF him, his whole afternoon Is spent In falling FIRST on one and then on
the other. varied only when one or both OF them fail on him. a #2
The Chevy Chase md ZOO ponds have what seems to be the same crowd
continuously through the few days Of skating In Washington, hut whenever
the basin freezes over, then, indeed Is the Washington skater In the seventh
heaven Of delight. And when the river Itself offers q safe Journey to the
skater who would 60 from the aqucduct to the Long baidee-weM, all
other skating fades into inslgnincance
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-02-22
Spanish.Americans In New Mexico
Have Nothing In Common With
People Across the Border.

1t Is absurd to talk about any com.
munity Of interest, sympathy or fell
low feeling for old Mexico Mex!cans
among the native people Of this state.
They have absolutely nothing In COM
mon and the average New Mexico
Spanish-Amertcan doesn't take kindly
10 being classei In the same category.
The New Mexico natives live ''close
to the soil'; they are intensely local
IN their affiliations and their loyalty
is based simply on the fact that their
home is the United States. New Mex.
leo Is their home state and they live
largely In the same spot where their
sore!athers have lived for centuries.
With Mexico they have no more ties
than with any other foreign country,
save that they speak the same Ian.
guace. The fact that the native peo.
pie have furnished three companies OF
the National Guard at the border and
that the Spanish-Amerlcan company in
Santa Fe went off with a larger initial
number Of recruits than any other
company In the state ought to be suf-
ficient answer to these intimati0ns.
A well.known wool grower declared
that in the lambing season, when a
large extra number Of hands is en-
ployed. he never uses old Mexico labor
for the reason that the poems are lazy
and inefficient and never get along
with the native New Mexico laborers
by reason Of the ~dccp.sented antipathy
Of the latter to the Mexicans.-Sants
| Re New Mexican.