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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-09
BAXTER-HARRIsON NUPTIALs AN.
NOUNCED. Il,

Mr.. Earl Harrison, formerly of this
city, and Miss Nellie Baxter, of Du-
buque, were united in marriage at Du-
buque on May 1st, 1917. Mr.. Harri-
son is a son of Mrs. Massey of this
city and has been employed as a
travelling salesman for Hansen & Com
pany of Dubuque for several years.
Mrs. Harrison comes from one of the
we'll known families Of the Key city.
The young couple will make their
home in Dubuque. The Democrat
joins their friends in extending we'll
wishes for long and happy married
life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-09
HOSPITAL TO BE ES
TABLISHED IN FRANCE.

Maj. Harry L. Glichrist, of Cleve-
land, Ohio, has been chosen as the
head of the first American Red Cross
hospital to be established fifty miles
from the firing lines in France. Mr..
Gilchrist has been surgeon in the
regular army for years, and has in re-
cent years had charge of work for
the government in Georgia, San Fran
cisco, the Philippine Islands, Cuba,
and Panama. Mr.. Gilchrist will take
with him rs of the ablest physicians,
Is noted surgeons, IS trained nurses,
and $50 college men, for work in the
American hospital to be established
Major Gilchrist is nephew of Mrs.
C. w. Keagy, and has visited in Man
chester on several occasions in the
past.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-09
NEW COUNTY AUDITOR.

The Board of Supervisors were in
session on Monday and the item Of
most importance was the appointing
Of a county auditor, to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of c. H.
Bunker. The Board appointed Merton
Klaus of Earlville, who is now in
charge of the office. Mr.. Klaus is a
son of Rev. and Mrs. John Klaus of
Charles City. During the past year
he has been in the employ of his uncle
Representative S. w. Klaus, having
had complete charge of the business
while Mr.. Klaus was at Des Moines.
Mr.. Klaus is young man of good
character and has thorough business
education, and will without doubt fill
the position to which he has been ap-
pointed with credit to himself and to
the entire satisfaction of the tax pay
ers Of Delaware County. a.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-09
RED CROSS CHAPTER
ORGANIZED HERE
MANCHESTER TO HAVE WORKING
SOCIETY IN THE NEAR
FUTURE.
FIVE HUNDRED STRONG IS AIM
University of Iowa To Give Special
Course in Training for Red
Cross Service.

A Red Cross chapter is soon to be
established in Manchester, with auxil-
iary branches in every locality in the
county desiring to take part in the
work. The idea has met with general
approval here and steps were taken
last week to secure a charter and
perfect an organization in the near
future. 1t is expected that active Red
Cross work will be under way within
a short time as the organization work
will be short.
1t is thought that at least five hun
dred members can be secured for the
Manchester society. Everyone who is
willing to help will be desired as a
member. Men as we'll as women can
be of service in various ways and
their assistance will be welcome. A
membership committee will soon be
appointed and everyone in the city
and county will be given an opportuni-
ty to enroll as a member. Just how
to become member, what each one
can do to be of service, and full de-
tails will be published in The Demo-
crat as soon as they are available.
The need of this work is broadening
as the war progresses. The aid which
the Red Cross of America has already
given the soldiers of the armies of Eu-
rope has been invaluable. The end
is not in sight and the demand for
supplies is increasing every day.
The army which this country will
place in the field will necessitate fur
ther effort in this direction. The peo-
pie as a rule readily respond when
the opportunity is offered. The larg-
er cities of Iowa have long had work
ing chapters and it will not be long
before every community in the state
will be doing active work in this line
AS an illustration of the interest
shown in some mecomnaunities, may be
cited that of Monticello where Red
Cross society was organized two weeks
ago and now six hundred members
with active work already under way.
The State University of Iowa City,
the need of trained in
structors will conduct special eight
weeks course, beginning June is, for
those desiring to become Instructors
in the work. Several from here are
planning to take the course.
Manchester can be relied upon to
"do it's bit" and will make showing
to be proud of in this very laudable
work.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-09
TRAIN WOMEN FOR RED CROSS
SERVICE.

Iowa City, Iowa. (SpeciaD-Here is
the chance for Iowa girls to prepare
to do their bit in the war.
To train women for effective Red
Cross service work the University of
Iowa will give special eight weeks
course, beginning June IS and ending
August II.
The purpose will not be to train Red
Cross nurses. That cannot be done in
so short time. Besides, the govern
ment already has the nurses. 1t will
be rather to train workers for capable
home service-making of comforts for
soldiers at the front, care of the poor,
relief work among persons left de-
pendent by the departure Of soldiers,
and other kinds of community welfare
work made necessary by the war.
The need of careful preparation for
such work is great. Already much ef-
fort has been wasted by volunteer
workers through lack of understand
ing Of what they are to do and how to
do it we'll.
For the University's brief course all
the special features of the college of
medicine, the nurses training school,
the department of home economics,
and the bureau of social welfare will
be concentrated. Expert instructors
will be in charge of the classes and
will push the work vigorously. The
work will cover such subjects as ele-
mentary hygiene, home dietetics, pre-
paration of surgical dressings, first
aid, physical culture, social service,
nursing and child care and neighbOr-
hood sanitation.
( Miss Mary c. Haarer, superintendent
of the nurses training school and her
self Red Cross nurse, will direct the
course. She has already visited Wash
ington and New York to get expert as
sistants and to observe similar work
there
This is one of the most important
things the University has ever under
taken," President w. A. Jessup declar-
ed in giving out news of the plan. 1T
throws open the facilities of the insti-
tuition to welfare work in greater
way than ever before.
"Hundreds of Iowa women ought to
take this course. Few of them can be
Red Cross nurses, but many must be
workers in other lines of Red Cross
work. Just as there must be twenty
men back of the line engaged in sup
port service to keep one man on the
firing line, so there must be many
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-09

women and girls at work at home
making supplies and carrying on 9TH
er work for every woman at the front
in the relief stations and hospitals.
Every college woman who is not
obliged to do something else this sum-
mer ought to take this course to fit
herself to do effective Red Cross SER
vice work at home and to instruct 9TH
ers in her home community to do this
work The course is open to any girl
more than sixteen years old"
Out of those who finish the eight
weeks course those who are recon-
mended by the Red Cross authorities
may be selected for additional train
ing of two weeks in the hospital
here to fit them to be "Red Cross
nurses aids in the active service at
hospitals and elsewhere.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-09
A HINT TO MOTHERS.

Mothers, if you find it difficult to
keep your boy from breaking through
his trousers just turn to the fifth page
of the Democrat and read what Gill
dner Brothers can do for that prob
lem. They advertise boys suits which
it will be hard to wear out. They
also quote prices on boys shoes, and
caps. Gildner Brothers advertise
ment will always be found on page
five, and is always full Of interest to-
our readers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-09
PAY LAST RESPECTS TO FUR.
MACE

AS soon as no more fire is needed,
give the furnace thoro cleaning on
the SCOT and ash covered surfaces with
brushes and crapers, advises the head
of the engineering extension depart
ment at Iowa State College, Ames.
Sweep and scrape all smoke passages
thoroughly. Take off the smoke pipe,
clean out all SCOT. Then put it back
in place, or better still, put cap over
the chimney hole and store it in dry
place. Put peck box of unslacked
lime in the firepot of the furnace to
prevent gathering of moisture and
rust. Leave the furnace doors slight
ly open to allow air circulation all
summer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-09
WHY
(Indianola Herald.)

Why did one citizen of Indianola Of
fer to pay $500 to have the route Of
the Jefferson highway pass his farm?
Why did the merchants and hotel
men of neighboring town average
$10O a day last summer from tourists
over the Jefferson highway? Why are
Charlton and New Virginia trying so
hard to get the highway routed
through those towns? Because the
Jefferson highway is an asset, not a
liability.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-09

It is a pleasure for this paper to
gratuitously publish the above an
nouncement for Mr.. Powers. We feel
that he is rendering public service
by installing sorghum manufacturing
plant in this vicinity.
There is no more healthy sweet
than good home grown sorghum syrup
No one can tell what priced sugar,
If any at all, is in store for us behind
the curtains of the future.
Even the possibility of a sugar
shortage should prompt the raising Of
a liberal quantity of sorghum this
year.
Mr.. Powers has had 1s years exper-
ience in the manufacture Of sorghum
syrup.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-09
MANCHESTER BOY WEEDS OHIO
GIRL,

Herbert Anderson, formerly of Man.
chester, but who has been living in
Toledo, Ohio, for some years, was
united in marriage with Miss Marga-
ret Fulton Merwin, of Toledo, Ohio,
the marriage taking place on April
2Sth, 1917. The bride is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin E. Merwin,
of Toledo, and the groom is a Man
chester boy, having been born here
and spent the greater part of his
boyhood days here. Mr.. and Mrs.
Anderson will make their home in
Toledo Manchester friends extend
hearty congratulations and we'll wishes
to the young people.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-09
CHAUTAUQUA WILL BE HELD ON
SCHOOL LOT.

The 1917 Chautauqua sessions will
be held this year on the Central school
lots. The large tent will be pitched
just north Of the Central school house.
This is a central location and will
meet with the hearty approval of the
patrons of the Chautauqua. This
change was made necessary because
no satisfactory arrangements could
be made for the use of Thrill park,
which has been used heretofore.
The Chautauqua will open on June
14th, and continue for seven days.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-09
JOHN N. POWERS WILL INSTALL
NEW SORGHUM MANUFAC. !,
TURING PLANT.s

At the urgent request Of some of
my old patrons, l have concluded to
purchase new up-to-date sorghum
manufacturing outfit.
I am making this announcement to
assure the farmers in the vicinity Of
Manchester, who desire to plant sor-
ghum this year, that I will be prepar-
ed to manufacture it for them on the
same terms as heretofore.
l suggest that all those who plant
sorghum, with the expectation of hav-
ing me make it up for them next fall,
communicate with me forthwith so
that I may know what preparations
will have to make.
JOHN N. POWERS.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-09
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

The regular May Normal Training
Teachers Examination will be held in
the County Superintendent's office at
Manchester on May 16, II and IS. Only
high school students and teachers
holding High School Normal Training
certificates are eligible to enter this
examination.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-09
HERE IS A FINE OPENING
Opportunity for Young Men Of Locality
to Secure a Place in Officers
Reserve,

If there are any young men in this
community, between the ages of 21
and A, who desire to enter the SER
vices of their country under the most
favorable conditions, here is their
chance. BY making application not
later than May 14th such men as are
eligible will be given the opportunity
of taking training for appointments
as members of the officers reserve
corps, with every prospect of eventual
ly securing appointment as commits
stoned officers, they to officer the
first half million troops to be called
to the colors.
Train at Ft. Smelling.
Applicants accepted from this sec
ton will be sent to Ft. Smelling, Mimi,
for three months training. While
preference will naturally be given to
men of valuable military experience,
no one should be deferred from ap-
plying on this account, for if the war
continues for any length of time
there will be ample demand for the
services of all. Cost of transporta-
ton, uniforms and equipment will be
betrayed by the government, which
will furnish subsistence to the men
at cost not to exceed soc a day.
Secure Applications Here.
Applications for this important
branch of the service may be obtained
of any member of the local committee.
A. r. LIE Roy, H. c. Seeds, W.. W.
Matthews, Don A. Preussner, or Floyd
H. Arnold. Each applicant will be
given a physical examination, but oral
written and practical examinations
will be dispensed with, although the
applicant must have references as tC
character and fitness. This corps, il
will be seen, will be made up o. the
picked men of the community, men
qualified by energy, education and
sound patriotism to serve as Officers
and leaders. The opportunity is
rare one, and any man desiring tc
avail himself of it should not delay
for single hour.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-09
GIGANTIC CLOTHING SALE CON
TINUES.

The gigantic clothing sale which
Frank J. Keiser has been conducting
is now on in full swing. The prices
which the new owner of the corner
store has been quoting have moved a
large amount of stock. The sale will
continue until the 31st of May, and
up to that time many articles can be
bought at greatly reduced prices. Our
readers should note his announce
ment on page eight.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-09
CITY CHARITY CIRCLE MEETING.

Mrs Anna Glissendorf will enter
tain the City Charity Circle at her
home on Main street on Thursday,
May 18th. Mrs. Glissendorf will be
assisted by Mrs. Thos. Given and
Mrs. Tony Cass. Picnic dinner at
the noon hour, as usual.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-09

Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Dunham are
the parents of girl baby born Tues
day evening, May 5, 1917, at their home
in Waterloo. The Democrat, with
their Manchester friends, offers con-
gratulations upon this happy event.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-09
MAY DAY BARGAINS.

Readers of The Democrat should
read every line OF D. J. Meggenburg's
advertisement on page eight of this
issue. Mr.. Meggenburg quotes large
number of prices and if taken advan-
tage of will mean a marked saving on
many articles. Don't fail to read his
isement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-09
TOURIST CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS.

The Tourist club met at the home of
Mrs A. j. Bruce last Wednesday af
ternoon, when the members partici-
pated in very enjoyable program.
Papers were given by Mesdames LIE
Roy, Yoran, Stearns and Bradley.
Following the program the following
officers were elected:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-09
MOURN DEATH OF INFANT SON.

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Evans have the
sincere sympathy of many friends in
the death of their baby son, born to
them on the 26th Of April.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-23

citic coast TO the Atlantic seaboard,
Ia said to be one OF the reasons for
the present food congestion,
II Ia known that thousands OF bu-
shells Of wheat are beiuy held In Ore
gon. Washington and California by
reason Of the lack OF proper shipping
facilities,
II is with tho hope OF getting this
wheat into eastern markets that Den
man suggested the plan to the presi-
dent,
II was learned that more than az
per cent OF the ships now being built
In this country have been contracted
for by foreign governments, II Ia
estimated that moro than saoo, ,0oo.-
900 Scandinavian capital alone is In
vested In such ships,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-23
AIM TO PREVENT
UNJUST PRICES

Washington, Feb. 23.--An amend
ment to the revenue bill, empowering
the president to seize foodstuffs
"wrongfully held for the purpose Of
unjust increases in prices" in viola
tion OF antitrust laws, was intro
duced in the senate today by Senator
Lewis. administration whip.
The amendment aimed at the cold
storage interests which the federal
trade commission Is known to hold
in part responsible for the present
food situation. The amendment pro-
vides that foods thus confiscated are
to be at once sold by the federal gov
eminent Ito those whose necessities
are first to be relieved"
Prices for resale OF the foodstuifs
to the needy are to be fixed by the
government and shall be limited to
the actual necessities OF each purch-
aser.
In an effort to get immediate re.
lief from the acute food situation In
the east, Chairman Denman CT the
new federal shipping soard conferred
" tn President Wilson today on a
plan to press into coastwlse trade for.
nlgn vessels CONSTRUCTED or under con
structlon in American shipyards
These would be used to replace the
fleet Of merchant ships which desert
ed the coastwise service following the
outbreak OF the war
The fact that It has been necessary
to ship by rail large quantities oi
wheat and other foodstpffs which pre-.
viously went by water from the Pa.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-23

fication OF the Colombian treaty:
woman suffrage constitutional am
endment. national prohibition con-
stitutional amendment. flood control
legislation: water power bills; naval
oil lands urged by the navy to in
sure an adequate supply OF oil for
the new oil burning batlteships: con-
firmation OF DR.. Cary Grayson. Pres
ident Wilson's personal physician, as
rear-admiral; rivers and harbors bill.
attacked as pork" "a substitute
bill practically halving the original
bill will be rushed througho Ovens
resolution depriving the supreme
court OF power to declare legislation
unconstitutional; Borah's resolution.
re-afiirming the Monroe doctrine; 1sh
hatcheries bill. providing hatcheries
in California, Maryland or Virginia.
Oregon or Washington, Texas. Okla
homa, Illinois. Arizona. New Mex
leo; Michigan. Idaho. Missouri. Penn
sylvania. Delaware or New Jersey
and Minnesota.
A number OF resolutions bearing
upon the international situation ap-
pear to have been consigned per-
manently to the Stygian depths,
Among those are:
LaFollette's resolution against arm
ing United States merchant ships In
time OF peace; the Salisbury resolu'
tions. opening United States ports &c
allied warships; the Cummins' am.
endment for senate consideration OF
the presidents international stand
and others.
In the ten remaining legislative
days the following appropriation
bills. according to present schedule
will be rushed through unless un
expected opposition develops, neces
stating a compromise or abandon
ment;
Army, navy. sundry civil, lndiar
legislation. executive and judicial
pension and military academy, agri
cultural, District OF Columbia, Dan
ish West Indies. Porto Rico and post
once.
The administration $3.50, 900, ,0o'
revenue bill will 90 through.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-23
PRODUCING BEET SEED

Sugar beet seed OF good quality and
in large quantities must be produCed
in the United States II the highest
development Of the beet sugar indus.
try in this country Is to be reached,
say plant specialists of the depart
ment OF agriculture in an article In
the forthcoming year book OF the Do.
partment. The domestic beet sugar
industry, in which more than $780,.
100000 is now invested was almost
wholly dependent until the outbreak
OF the European war on seed sup.
ply from Europe. Since the normal
importation Of seed was interfepi
with by hostllities. efforts have been
made to grow the necessary seed In
this country, but though the produC
tion from approximately 1000 acre,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-23
ANAM line WANTS us.
GUMS AND GUNNERS

W wmhington. Feb. 23.-If the navy
dep'qs eparmen will furnish defensive
sannr>ans and gun crews, the American
lneenine will keep its ships running on
ShenShedule through all the barred
lon'naons on the seas. submarines or
no 90 subma rines This. in effect, 1t
Oecs'Aecame known today. was what p.
A. Z =. S Fran K lin. president of the Am
erlcolricsn line. told Secretary Daniels
dari1nuring heir conference yesterday.
lol 1t was Learned at the navy depart
meushent today that Franklin told Dan
les asls he had tried to get guns from
NVltriute corporations and had failed.
n Fnnkliu also told Daniels that
eveHseven had he been successful in his
saussearch for guns, he would have been
una 60 nable to get any one who could
shosoftoOt thenl. unless the navy depart
meusaen came to his rescue.
! TT There ~ as every indication today
lhasslslat this government has no intention
lmmnsn medhte1y, at least, Of complying
vthilSith the A merican line request.
IT The government feels there are
mafiEtlany questions involved in furnish
Ing Shg guns and gunners, the most I'M
pori7o'ortant be ing the danger that might
arlssi,rise from a gunner accidentlly pre-
cpi iQlipitatng actual warfare, through
has ss,aste or accident. leaving this gov
erni III rnment with responsibility OF hav'
!, Ing shg brOught about the war, through
'ur'1nurnshIng merchantmen with cannon
antbr md crews to man them.
n Presdent Wilson has reiterated
maHGtlany tines that he is determined
the efhe reSDo visibility for any war be
lweesween the United States and German!
musuNnust rest on the imperial government
andba>nd for [ n at reason there appear
NttItetle lkeI ihood now that American
meusnerhant ships will be armed, a
y eassseast by the government.
9 II Fnnkli n gave Daniels to under
y SIarS,tand that if his company was pro
vld.brided with guns and crews to ma
" theedhem, he ~ ould operate the ships O
u sCh'd,chedule. Daniels said Franklin ha
e nkdasked for guns and crews ten day
h agoossgo, expla lining that he could not oh
A tanlS ain them from any other source.
:, II The gu -estion Of conveying tn
hiIld'hips was also discussed by Franklin
" No ONo such 80 ep could be taken withou
]. RIA resoation from congress. Daniel
n nlnja ntimated that he. personally. wa
" not tohot considering asking for such
>, reS's9> >esOutIon
''The ST uation is entirely III
10 Chasdshanged," said Daniels. "Nothin
ng hassinas been determined upon"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-23
M|MOCA LEGISLATION
BEFORE CONGRESS

v WaShIn Ston, Feb. 23.--With the
leg 20 egSatye channels congested to
it becomes apparent today
lhasd hat depi tie night sessions and fran
Ito oI,ic speed UP metho DDS, formidable
Too'sroup oI important bills and resolu-
lIouolions will be lost in the shuttle prior
10 90 adjOurr1 ment Of congress March 4,
II Time only now remains for rush
Ing snng through the most imperative leg
lsIasaslatlOn for the running expenses Of
the edhe govern ment, and a limited num-
her 1sser Of me a sures which the admins
lrasfiratOn de q ms absolutely essential.
VA Among the more important mea-
sur'7y ures viii oh seem certain Of failure
are ellre
" lLINtssI military training, rati-