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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-16
ENGLISH AS SHE is SPOKE
What the American Soldier Intends to
Do With Kaiser Is Not Under
stood in England.

With commondable enterprise Lon
don editorial brother seeks to clarity
for his readers the quaint expression of
certain American soldiers who have in
timated that their first undertaking in
Europe will be to 'can the kaiser" In
interpreting them to intend to seal up
his high mightiness hermeticnlly. how
ever, the Londoner's zeal outruns his
information. .
Nix, nix, friend, 1t doesn't mean that
at all says the st. Louis Post-Dis.
patch. 1t means merely that they pro-
pose to decorate the German emperor
with hardware; to take his taw; pour
the leather into him; put him on the
pan; slip him one on the wind kid
nap his Angora; show him where be
gets on. To put 1t more plainly, haS-
ing bought chips in game where the
custom has been to play 'em close to
the waistcOat, the Americans have
taken off the limit and announce they
will copper all bets, see all raises and
intend, the very first time the kaiser
gets his feet wet, to call him of the
Christmas tree.
1t Is plain in the circumstances that
our British brethren are about to find
their knowledge of English handsome
ly increased.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-16
COLORADO GRAIN CROPS
SHOW BIG INCREASE OVER PRO-
DUcTION IN 1916.
Gain Shown for All Crops, Except
Winter Wheat, and States De-
crease 10 Small.


Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver.-Colorado has jumped right
up in the front rank with increases in
crops. according to the official report
of the United States Bureau of Crop
shows an increase in all except win
ter wheat, and here the decrease is es-
timated at only 100000 bushels. There
is big increase in potatoes, and su.
gar beets show better than for ten
years. The statement, which is for
August, follows:
Corn-9.9S0.0OO bushels; production
last year December estimate), 7,3C2,-
900 bushels.
Winter Wheat-7,73oOoO bushels;
production last year December esti-
mate), 100000 bushels.
Spring Wheat-5,95OOO bushels;
production last year December esti-
mate), 4,4S5,0OO bushels.
Oats-11 .09O 900 bushels; production
last year December estimate), $780,
600 bushels.
Barley-5,S5O.OO0 bushels; produc-
ton last year December estimate).
5,120,00O bushels.
Potatoes-S, 100000 bushels; produc-
tion last year December estimate), g.
900 900 bushels
All Hay-3,410,o0O tons; production
last year December estimate), 2,4l1,-
600 tons.
Apples agricultural crop)-1. $780,
900 barrels of three bushels; produc-
ton last year December estimate).
735,000 barrels.
Sugar Beets-Aug. 1 condition 81,
compared with the ten-year average Of
80.
Prices-The first price given below
Is the average on Aug. this year. and
the second the average on Aug. l last
year.
Wheat, 219 and 81 cents per bushel.
Corn, $50 and rs. Oats, Ss and 5S. Po-
tatoes, 234 and 40 Hay, $13 and $3.50
per ton. Eggs, 33 and % cents per
dozen.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-16
SOLD SHOTGUN
FOR TEN DOLLARS
And Filed on Western Canada
Land. Now Worth $50, 900.

Lawrence Bros. OF Vera, Saskatche-
wan, are looked upon as being amongst
the most progressive farmers in West
ern Canada. They have had their
"ups-and-downs," and know what 1t
10 to be in tight pinches. They perse-
vered. and are now in an excellent
financial position. Their story Is an
Interesting one. Coming in from the
states they Travelled overland from
Calgary across the Battle river, the
Red Deer river. through the Eagle
way their horses were stolen, but this
did not dishearten them. They had
some money. with which they bought
more horses. and some provisions.
When they reached Battler,rd they
had only money enough t: ray their
ferriage over the Saskatchewan river.
and this they had to borrow. 1t was
in 1908 that they filed on homesteads,
having to sell shotgun for ten dol.
do SO. Frank Lawrence says:
"Since that time we have acquired
altogether section and half of
land, in addition to renting another
three quarters OF section. II we
had to sell out now We could probably
realize about $4,000. and have made
all this since we came here. We get
crops in this district of from 30 to
IS bushels of wheat to the acre and
oats from 40 to so bushels to the acre.
Stock here pays well. We have 100
sheep, 20 cattle and 60 horses, of which
a number are registered Clydes."
Similar successes might be given Of
the experiences OF hundreds of farm.
ers throughout Western Canada. who
have done comparatively as well. Why
should they not dress well, live well,
have comfortable homes, with all mod
ern equipments, electric light, steam
heat, pure ventilation. and automo-
biles. Speaking Of automobiles It will
be revelation to the reader to learn
that during the first half of 1917, 49,
600 automobile licenses were issued in
Alberta, twice as many as in the whole
Of 1916. In Saskatchewan, LOCO IL
censes were issued up to the first Of
May, 1917. In its monthly bulletin for
June the Canadian Bank of Commerce
makes special reference to this phase
and to the general prosperity of the
West in the following:
Generally speaking the western
farmer is, in many respects, in a much
better position than hitherto to in
crease his production. Two years of
high prices for his products have en-.
abled him, even with normal crop,
to liquidate substantial proportion
Of his liabilities and at the same time
to buy improved farm machinery. His
prosperity is reflected in the demand
for building materials motor cars
and other equipment. 1t is no doubt
true that some extravaganza is evil
denced by the astonishing demand for
motor cars, but it must be remembered
that many Of these cars will make for
efficiency on the farm and econOmize
both time end labor. r."-Advertisement
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-16
BELIEVES COULD
WIN IN FOOT RACE
Had to Quit Work and Stay in
Bed for Four Long Months,
He Says.
GAINED Is POUNDS
Declares He Never Felt Better In All
His Life Than Since He Has
Been Taking TanIae.

II have taken three bottles of Tan
lac and have actually gained twenty
five pounds" said Stephen Schner-
niger, Head Baker at Brown Palace
Hotel, Denver, Colo, and living at sol
Eighteenth Avenue.
'If you had seen me the day I start.
ed on Tanlac you wouldn't take me for
the same man now. l was barely able
to walk, but now feel like l could win
In foot race with anybody. l began
to have trouble with my stomach about
four years ago and was told that my
trouble was nervous dyspepsia and
took about everything heard of. but
nothing did me any good. l was so
nervous could hardly sleep at all and
/ was badly constipated. lost my ap-
petite entirely and would get so weak
and dizzy at times I would almost fall.
Finally simply had to give up work
altogether and was down in bed for
four months.
II felt better almost as soon as
started on Tanlac. Pretty soon was
able to 60 back to work and / wasn't
nervous and irritable like had been.
Everybody wanted to know what
caused the change and I told them
Tanlac. l am eating just anything l
want and my appetite is fine and /
never felt better IL. my life. am feel
ing strong and full of energy and can
do my work with more ease than in
long time. My wife and children are
now taking Tanlac and we are all feel
ing fine"
There is a Tanlac dealer in your
tOwn.-Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-16
Labor Defie. Industrial Commission.

Boulder.-Organized labor of Colo
RADIO, represented in the convention of
the State Federation of Labor here by
more than 200 delegates, waved the
flag OF defiance at the Colorado Indus
trial Commission. Resolutions were
passed which call upon all local unions
to ignore the board in the settlement
of any labor disputes and other busi-
ness affairs OF organized labor, on the
premise that the state law "abridges
the rights guaranteed by the constitu-
ton of the United States"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-16
Funeral Of Bishop Matz Held.

Denver.-The funeral Of Bishop N.
c. Matz of the Roman Catholic diocese
Of Denver, who died Thursday, was
held from the Cathedral OF the lmmac-
ulate Conception here Monday morn
ing. Special services were held Sun
day afternoon and evening. Burial was
in Mount Olivet cemetery, Denver.
Bishop Matz had been in i'll health for
four years and was taken to a hospital
about week ago when his condition
became critical.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-16

were useIe3S 8nd Only an UpetttlUn
would help me, but Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has proved Il
otherwise. I am now perfectly we'll
and can do any kind of work: Mrs.
NELLIE PHELPS, care of R. A. Rider.
RID. No. s, Fulton, N. Y.
We wish every woman who suffers
from female troubles, nervousness,
backache or the blues could see the let
ters written by women made well by Ly-
dia E. Pinkham' . Vegetable Compound.
If you have bad symptoms and do not
understand the cause, write to the
Mass. for helpful advice given free.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-16
AIder.on Takes Chair at Mines.

Golden.-Harry M. Rubey of the
board of trustees of the Colorado
School of Mines received wire from
DR. Victor C. Anderson, accepting The
presidency of the institution. Dr.
Anderson was in Boise, Idaho. when
he wired his acceptance.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-16
When Money Talks.

"Your candidate seems to have some
ability. but he murders the kings Eng
lish."
Don't let that worry you" answered
the practical politician. HE has a
bank roll that speaks half dozen
languages fluently."
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-16

receive no benefit,
when % many have
proved that Lydia
z. PmkhAm'sVege-
table Compound d
will make them
well I For over Q
year l suffered %
from female weak
ness ! could hardly
stand an d was
afraid to go on the
street alone. Doc
tors said medicines
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-16
Pas. q Of 50 In Teller County.

county men examined by the local ex-
emption board. twenty-one were found
physically fit for army service. OF
these, 1t is claimed, six will claim ex-
emption ON the ground that they have
dependents.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-16
Obvious 1hino,

Are the Illustrations in papers and
magazines reduced in cost?"
mo; why should they be?"
Aren't they furnished to cut
prices?"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-16
Gallant Dissuasion,

He-1t is particularly dangerous for
you, Miss Emily. to think of going out
rs missionary to the cnnnibal tribes
She-Why especially dangerous for
me?
He-Beenuse If the heathens think
like your friends here they will at
once conclude you are sweet enough
to eat.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-16

Denver.-Three hundred Colorado
men have been commissioned officers
at the training camps at Fort Riley,
Kan, and Fort Sheridan.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-16

Governor Gunter addressed tho
first days session OF State Federation
Of Labor At Boulder.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-16
Fort Morgan Frontier Days Sept. 81.

Fort Morgan.-The directors of the
Frontier Days celebration have decid-
ed to hold 1t Sept. 3. 4. 5, 6 and 7.
Many OF the same riders and horses
which were in Cheyenne will be here.
and it is planned to have all kinds Of
amusement for the benefit of the peo-
pie who attend.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-16

Whenever a man fails in an under
taking he attributes 1t to fatalism.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-16

The board of health consists of three
square meals day.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-16
WOMAN COULD
HARDLY STAND
Restored to Health by Lydia
E.Pmkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Fulton, N. Y. 'why will women
pay out their money for treatment and
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-16

placed AnyWh0ro>
attracts and kills
All0le0. Neat. clean
orsaAsntAl, eenvsnisnt
cheap. Lasts all ssassn
h.As ef metal, can tspll
or up ever will nst ssL
Or injurs anything. Guar
antssA elective. SslA b,
dsalsrs. or . sent BY sD
pres. prepaid fer q -
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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-08-16
happy 1houoht.

Happy Thought.
"What did that after-dinner speaker
make you think Off"
MY good old bed at home"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-09-05
Clifton for the Dubuque College.

Clifton for the Dubuque College.
The Swanee River quartet will be
an entertainment at the M. e. church
Saturday evening, Sept. Sth. This
colored quartet has made hit wher-
ever they have appeared and are
coming here under the auspices Of
the Wesleyan class.
Mrs. w. e. Cattron, son Lawrence
and daughter Ruth Adele, returned
to their home in Minneapolis Friday.
Mrs. Ferdinand March, who has
been dangerously i'll and who under
went an operation at Finley hospital
in Dubuque last week, is slowly i'm
proving, according to the word re-
ceived by her parents and relatives
here.
James Brunkan of North Fork town
ship, sold one of his farms to Geo.
D. Pratt of Independence.
Mr.. Frank Curry and Mr.. and Mrs
Herbert Ham have returned from
visit in Wisconsin.
Mrs. T. T. Pierce and daughter,
Winnie, left Tuesday for Bath, North
Dakota, to remain during the school
wear. The rooms vacated by Mrs
Pierce will be occupied by Mrs. G. G.
Dake Of Epworth, who has disposed
of her property at that place and will
make Earlville her future home.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Adams OF
Waucoma, are the happy parents o!
son, born August 20. Mrs. Adams
was formerly Miss Maud Baskerville
of Earlville.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hunt and
family spent last week with relatives
in Thompson.
Miss Grace Layson left Thursday
for Clarinda to resume her work as
teacher in the public schools.
Mrs. Sarah Roberts left Friday for
an extended visit with her daughter
Mrs. Edgar Prentice, in Jerome
Idaho. She will visit relatives in Ne
braska and other points enroute. Mrs
Roberts has rented her place to Mr.
and Mrs. R. Vending, who took pos
session Sept. list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Schwietert OF
Chicago, were in town Thursday, en-
route to Colesburg for visit among
relatives.
Mrs. G. H. Cruise is dangerously
sick. A trained nurse is caring for
her and the best of medical skill en-
ployed and her many friends hope for
speedy recovery.
Buell. Durham, wife and baby daugh-
ter of Oneida, were visiting friends In
town Wednesday.
John Cattron, Mrs. W. E. Cattron and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-09-05

Miss Grace Ryan Of Cedar Rapids,
was the guest Of friends here last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. ]. Britt were visit
ors at the VIM. Dummy home Sunday.
Dorence Foley, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Foley, will attend st. Joseph's
college during the year.
Earl McEnany of Des Moines, IL
here visiting his parents this week.
Mrs. Donnolly attended the funeral
of relative at Lamont, Friday.
Frank Foley was business visitor
in Waterloo Monday. ~
Mrs. Woodland and grandson, How
ard Houston, were visitors in Coggon
last week.
Several from here attended the Cen
trail City fair this week.
Anthony Weiley and sisters Of Du-
buque, were guests at the Weller home
over Sunday. Mary and her guests
were autoed to Spring Branch. where
they spent a delightful time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-09-05

children, Miss Francis Hersey, Jennie
and Bertha Staehle and Grace Jersey
were fishing at the Quaker mill We'd
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Strickland Of Man
chester, were callers at the home OF
Mrs. Rosalie Newcomb Sunday.
Mrs. Emma Isett and son of Pough-
keepsie New York, were weekend Wis
itors at the Werkmeister home. Miss
Hattendorf of Chicago, is also a guest
at the same home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Jones and son,
John, Jr., of Stockton, Illinois, spent
Tuesday with relatives in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Taylor are
spending some time with relatives in
Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
j.. R. Wood of Manchester, was cir
culating among relatives and friends
in town last week in handsome new
Cadillac seven passenger touring car,
the best the market affords.
Harry Brauer of Randolph, Nebras-
ka, is here for visit with friends.
Stephen Mathews was in Iowa City
last week to consult specialists in re-
gard to his eyes. He failed to receive
any encouragement and stated on his
return home that there is little hope
he will recover his sight.
Mrs. Frank Loomis, whose condi-
ton was extremely grave the past
week, shows little sign of improve
ment.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Lynch returned
Friday from a three weeks outing in
Colorado.
Louis Schaller has decided to move
his family to his farm in East Dubu-
Que and will sell his residence prop
erty in town at auction on Saturday
Sept s.
Zala Tobie, Harold Davis and Fran
els Clifton were entertained at the
home of Miss Lois Irmscher, enjoy
ing a picnic at Brownfield mill
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-09-05
RYAN.

Father Malloy was called to Cas-
cade Sunday to be present at the first
mass of Rev. Harry Schaill of Cas-
cade. Rev. Schaill has just returned
from Montreal.
James Emmett Dummy, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Drummy, has been visit
ing his brothers, DR.. Drummy of Lin
coln III. and Father Dummy Of Ran
tout, III. James will go with the first
call of soldier boys from the county on
the 9Th.
Pearl Turner was in Cedar Rapids
Wednesday.
Mrs. Lester Gilchrist has returned
home after a months visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson, who
live in the southern part of the state.
r. M. Merriam was recent caller
in Manchester. S..
William McEnany, who spent Sun
day with his family, has returned to
Rochester for further treatment.
Miss Bernice Toomey, professional
nurse and graduate of Mercy hospital,
is taking care of patient in Prairie
burg.
Patrick, the youngest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. P. F.. McElliott, has been quite i'll
during the week.
Miss O'Neil is clerking in the post
office.
w. H. Ward and family and Miss
Margaret Ward were in Manchester
Sunday.
Mrs. James Kehoe and little son and
daughter, of Castle Grove, were visit
ors at the Mulligan home Sunday.
Mrs. Will Blake and son of Cler-
mont, were guests at the Worley home
a few days last week.
Rev. T. J. McElliott has gone to take
charge of st. Joseph's parish, near
Dubuque. His sister, Mary, went with
him and will remain for awhile.
Lewis Riley, Joseph Weller and
Maurice Doyle were visitors in Chica-
go for several days last week.
Owen Gilchrist and little daughter
of Oelwein, were visiting friends here
during the week.
Miss Merietta Foley entertained sew
eral of her girl friends Friday even
ing.
Mrs. Lizzie Dolphin and daughter
Opel, were in Dubuque Friday.
Leo Ryan of Minnesota, was here
last week and spent few days with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Ryan
Miss Helen McElliott entertained a
party of friends at her home west of
Ryan previous to her brother, Don, go
ing back to his college work in Dubu-
que.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-09-05
EARLyILLE.

school began Monday, September
Sd, with the following corps Of teach
ers: Prof. Guy V. Ribble, superin-
tendent; Miss Harriet Wroten, prin-
cipal; Prof. Clark Wilson, manual
training; Miss Mabel Miller, domes-
tic science; Miss Ivy Hunt, latin;
Miss Ella Burrel, 18th and Sth grades;
Miss Maylo Dittmer, 9Th grade; Miss
Clara Klaus, 4th and 9Th grades; Miss
Alice Sperring, 3rd grade; Miss Ma
bel Mathews, End grade; Miss Matte
Murley, primary. Six Of the seven
drivers for the consolidated school
routes have been chosen by the board
of education and are as follows: e.
B. Sawyer, Henry Hunt, Edgar Thorp,
Cecil Nunt, Fred Reth and Charles
AnxsA.
Hr. and Mrs. Will Miller and daugh-
ter. Helen, returned home during the
week from ten days outing at Clear
Lake. Clifford Millen, who has been
spsading the vacation months at Clear
Lake, returned with them.
he local chapter Of the Red Cross
has completed and delivered to the
Headquarters at Manchester the fol-
loving garments: 3S pairs of pajama
suits, % bath robes, 40 bed shirts, sc
napkins, 2 pairs bed socks, 10 pairs
Knitted socks, 2 sweaters, 4 muff1ers,
1 pair of wristlets. Earlville now
has a membership of 242 and is In
creasing steadily. Much interest Is
shown by the women in the work
shsp and some of the clubs have
postponed their meetings until No
vember list, in order to devote more
time to the Red Cross work.
Johnson Allen has accepted a posi-
ton as travelling salesman for the
Piedmont Tobacco company of Dan
Vile, Virginia, and will leave soon
to take his position.
Harold Schaller and wife of Des
MONIES are SueSLS dI Iho PeA oneo"A
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Schaller.
They were accompanied by Mrs.
-Schaller's parents Of Des Moines.
James G. Cousins and wife are WIS.,
iting at Oelwein this week making
arrangements for their removal to
that place in the near future.
Mr.. and Mrs Carl linn and family
OF Guttenburg spent Friday with
friends in town.
The following students will depart
during the week for their respective
schools: Harold Davis and Leon
Hunt, for Ames; Zala Tobie, Eva
Clute and Maud Clifton, for Cedar
Falls; Neil Rogers and Francis
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-09-05
HONEY CREEK.

Mrs. Henry Schmidt and baby OF
Manchester, spent couple of days the
past week at the Mrs. Frank Schmidt
home.
John Moser was in Manchester Tues
day.
Frank Schmock and wife were
Strawberry Point visitors Thursday.
Kash Bros. sold and delivered a
nice bunch of hogs in Strawberry
Point Monday.
Will Knight and son, Harold, have
gone to New York state to visit rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Mullen enter
tanned friends from Winthrop a few
days the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Carpenter have
gone to Virgil, ILL.,, for visit with
relatives.
Lewis Weeks returned home from a
visit in Minneapolis, last week.
DR.. George Puffet, wife and son OF
Ames, visited recently at the Puffet
and Lehman homes here.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Smith and son
left Monday for Ackley, Minnesota, for
an outing.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Don Mitchell,
Thursday, August 23d, daughter.
John Henry has returned home from
Excelsior Springs.
Miss Mary Fults returned home from
visit at the Rev. and Mrs. Graf
home in Dixon, Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Arnold attended
the state fair at Des Moines last week.
The Henry Sheldon home is enter
tanning relatives from Miles, Montana.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Reinecke re-
turned home from trip to South Da-
kota last week.
Several from this vicinity attended
the state fair at Des Moines last week.
James Newberry, who has been SER
iously i'll for some time, is slowly i'm
proving.
DR.. Frank Newberry, who has been
here to see his father, has returned
to his home at Los Angeles, California.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. R. l.. Peck,
Thursday, August %, son.
The l.. Easton home is entertaining
relatives from Los Angeles, California.
Rev. and Mrs. Harris have return
ed home after a visit with friends at
Kellogg and Grinnell.