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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
COMMERCIAL CLUB HOLDS MEET.
INC

The regular meeting of the Man
chester Commercial club was held at
the Bowen restaurant on Monday
evening. A large number of the mem
bers were present. After partaking
of a sumptuous dinner, President A.
M. Cloud introduced Charles E. Lynde
of Des Moines, who gave brief talk
to the Club. Mr.. Lynde is member
of the Des Moines Chamber of Com
merce, and manager of Successful
Farming, one of the largest printing
establishments in the middle west.
Mr.. Lynde spoke briefly of the value
Of a closer cooperation and better
understanding between employers and
employees. He spoke briefly of what
his company is doing for it's employ
ees; how the large force Of employees
show their appreciation by giving bet
ter service in the various departments.
Mr.. Lynde emphazied the element OF
cooperation, and was able to back
up his statements with concrete ex-
amples of what can be accomplished
by employers and employees working
for one common purpose.
Following Mr.. Lyndes address the
routine business of the evening was
taken up The principle item of bust
ness was the question of hiring a
full-time paid secretary This ques-
ton provoked much discussion. The
committee which had under consid-
Grafton the proposition of paid secre-
tary made it's report, which was &C
cepted by the club. Then came the
question of financing the secretary's
salary. Some of the club believed
that the money for the salary and
Office expense should be raised be-
fore hiring man, while others were
of the opinion that the money could
be more easily raised if competent
man was determined upon. After
much discussion it was moved that
the president appoint committee of
five to make an effort to raise the
necessary funds to defray the salary
and office expense. This committee
consists of Jay Matthews, H. L. Ram,
A. J. Gildner, F. E. Richardson and
hon pre,lssner
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21

ment of George Messenger Of Linden
as state bank superintendent and j.
H. Strict of Sioux City and W. D.
Sheean of Anamosa as members of the
board of control.
Governor Harding has submitted to
members of the legislature complete
plans for new state office building and
temple of Justice. There will be avail.
able for the construction of such build
ing 100000 out of the capitol extern
sion tax. ... ...
One of the most important measures
to pass the house was the Finley
crossing bill which would practically
eliminate every grade crossing in Iowa
and place on the railroads an esti-
mated expense of $7O,OOO.OOO The bill
was put through the house without de-
bate but will probably not have such
easy shedding in the senate.
The senate passed the bill for the
stamping out of tuberculosis among
the cattle herds Of this state. The bill
carries with it an appropriation of
$4,000 for the carrying out of the act.
and also provides for tax of 2 cents
on cattle and cent on hogs. One of
the greatest pieces Of legislation pro-
posed by the present body is the state
budget bill introduced by Weaver. If
this bill becomes a law it will do away
with the levying of unnecessary taxes.
Through this measure it is hoped that
a much more comprehensive plan OF
tax administration may be arrived at
The principle involved in this bill is
simply the budget principle and will
not only prevent funds being swollen
by increases in valuation but will en-
able tax payers to know in dollars how
much money is being raised and spent
in each fund and thus make compar.
isons from year to year. It will be q
long step toward tax reform much
needed in Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
Congregational.

All Sunday services in the court
room Preaching at 1890 and 1880.
Sunday school at 1900. Y. P. S. G. E.
at $3.50.
In the morning the pastor will
speak on The Relation of the Sub
conscious Mind to Bodily Healing. In
the Evening his theme will be: ''The
Kind of Christianity that Jesus
thought worth while.
The prayer meeting this week will
be held on Thursday evening at the
home of Mrs. Eliza Russell. After
the prayer service, business meet
ing of the church will be called, to
consider matters pertaining to the
erection of a new church edifice.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
BUYS vULCANIzING PLANT.

M. s. Tracy has purchased the vul-7
canizing equipment and business for
merly owned by the late Mr.. Aucutt.
Mr.. Tracy is now in possession and
engaged in tire repairing in his shop
on the second floor of the Haug &
Son Garage. Mr.. Tracy is a first
class workman and has a thoroughly
modern equipment with which to do.
the work. Owners of cars who al,
ways have more or less tire repair
work will find his work satisfactory
and his price reasonable. On another
page of this issue Mr.. Tracy's adj
vertisement will be found
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
MUSIC LOVERS HAVE TREAT IN
STORE.

Music lovers in Manchester and VIC
Unity have rare treat in store in the
appearance here of the Cornell College
Orchestra, which is to- appear in
the Methodist Church on April 3rd,
1917 This organization has appeared
in Manchester before, and gave an ex-
cellent program. Since that time the
orchestra has been greatly strength
ened with numerous sOslists of ex-
ceptional ability, and the program to
be given here will be worth many
times the admission price.
Speaking of the appearance of the
orchestra in Cedar Rapids the Even
ing Gazette of that city says:
Among the individuals artists the
most appreciated of the evening was
probably Mrs. Julia Seller Shaw, a
true artist on the violin; she played
first the Gypsy pa Dance" by Nacez,
and her Interpretation was pronounced W
by many competent critics who were
present as nothing short of marvel
Gus; the skill and dizziness of her
touch is only enhanced by the force
an vigor of her playing She was no
less happy in the encore finally grant
ed after prolonged applause, DAM
brosia's ,. ".G(sappqrisce." Roe Howard Howard in
his French horn solo with orchestra
an dagain in the little
song he played as anencore proved
himself one of the cleverest enter
tainers of the evening. Cornell is to
be congratulated on this we'll trained
and on the generosity
of the college in sending it to Cedar
Rapids on such liberal terms. The
proved the appreciation of
the people of this city, both OF the
orchestra and of St. Pauls church in
bringing them here"
Mrs. John Hocksma, of Dubuque,
spent Saturday with her friend, Miss
Eta Sherlock. .. .. ...- .
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21

Additional Local

Mr.. A. A. Duba, of Waterloo,
spent Sunday with his daughter, Miss
Alma Duba.
Elmer Long of Salem, South OAK
ota, returned to his home Sunday
evening after several days visit here
with relatives. ......
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Gates went
to Vermillion, South Dakota, on last
Thursday evening for visit with Mr..
and Mrs. Irving Long.
Mrs. E. T. Afford of Waterloo
was a guest Of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. H. Williston, several days
last week. Mrs. Afford returned to
her home Tuesday morning.
The City of Charity Circle will
be entertained on Thursday, March
22nd, by Mrs. Effie burlington and
Mrs. H. E. Williams, The meeting
will be held at the home of Mrs.
Burlington.
Robert Harris advertises all
kinds of home grown clover seeds
and also all kinds of lawn gras seeds.
Now is the time to purchase seeds.
and Mr.. Harris is in position to
quote prices which will be to the in
terests of the purchaser.
The Woman's Home Missionary
Society of the NJ. E church will meet
with Mrs. Eta Loomis, next Wednes-
day afternoon, March %. The topic
for discussion will be "Redeeming
the Southwest" Miss Ida Sheldon
will be the leader.
Fl. S. Seymour, who has been
granted a patent on an automatic
force coal feeder for heating stoves,
furnaces, boilers, and feed cookers,
is making canvass of Manchester in
an effort to raise $4,000 for the erect
ion of a plant to manufacture the
coal feeder. Mr.. Seymour proposes
to give every man, woman, and child
in Manchester an opportunity to be-
come stakeholder in the corporation.
The shares will be $1.0O and when
$4,000 is subscribed, certificates of
stock will be issued. He has a nov
ell plan for the children, who can
subscribe 10c paid down and then
10c each for nine weeks. When the
nine weeks are up he will issue them
certificate of stock valued at $1.00
Mr. Seymour tells us that a num-
Der of eastern manufacturers are
making him a good offer for the in
vention, but that he much prefers
to locate plant here for the manu-
facture and sale of the article.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
BUILDING UP A GOOD BUSINESS

Harry Kelsey, who has been associ-
ated with Roy Stewart in the purch-
ing of cream in Manchester, has pur-
chased Mr. Stewards interest in the
business, and will conduct the bust
ness himself in the future. Mr.. Stew
art has an excellen position in a
large creamery at Independence, and
has been living there for several
weeks.
In this weeks isue Mr.. Kelsey be-
gins a series of advertisements rel
alive of the merits of cream sep
orator which he sells. Our farmer
readers should not overlook these ad-
vertisements from week to week. Mr..
Kelsey is live young business man,
and keeps himself we'll posted
on market quotations and gives his
customers the highest possible price
for their cream. ....
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
A. r. LOOMS AND FAMILY HAVE
CLOSE CALL.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Loomis and their
daughter, Miss Elsie LOOMS of Fit.
Dodge, were fortunate in escaping
without personal injury or property
loss from a serious fire last week at
the Detroit hotel at which they were
staying in St. Petersburg, Florida.
The fire broke out in kitchen in
the early morning and spread rap
idly through the wooden building.
There were no lives lost but many of
the guests lost their trunks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
AT THE PLAZA.

Tonight Louise Glaum, in theY
Wolf Woman.
Thursday Goodwin, in A Wall
Street Tragedy
Friday-Norma Talmadge, in the
Social Secretary.
saturday-Keystone Comedy pro-x
gram.
Sunday-Francis x. Bushman- Bev-
erly Bayne in The Diplomatic Ser
vice.
Monday-Wm. Farnum, in End Of
the Trial III AZ 42.x4 LII. 4
Taesday-Jane Grey, in the Test.
A,Wednesday-Wm. 5. Hart, in the
Dawn Maker. IN
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
CLARENCE cox GOES TO 0ELwE1N

Nj, and Mrs. Clarence Cox have
gone to oelwein, where the former
will engage in the vulcanizing bus
ness. Mr.. Cox has rented shop in
connection with large garage in DEL
vein, and will equip his shop with one
of the latest machines. Mr.. Cox is a
conscientious workman, and we ven
ture the assertion that his customers
will have no cause for complaint about
his work. We wish Mr.. and Mrs. Cox
we'll in their home at Oelwein.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
GROCERY STORE CHANGES HANDS.

o. R. Lynn has sold his grocery
store to C. C. Wilson of Washington,
Iowa, and has given possession Of the
business. Mr.. Wilson will not come
to Manchester, but has placed his
store in charge of Mr.. H. M. Shaver
who is an experienced grOceryman.
On another page Mr.. Wilson make
his announcement this week He will
carry a full line Of staples and
fancy groceries, fresh fruit and vege-
tables in season. Our people will
find the new manager, Mr.. Shaver,
an obliging and courteous business
man, who will give his customers
value received for their money.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
ADVERTISER LETTERS.

Letters remaining uncalled for
March, 10, 1917.
Shaw Al.
WEIGH, Anna & Willie
These letters will be sent to the
dead letter office April, 2, 1917, if
not called for before that date.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
MRS. ELIZA G.. DAY.

Mrs. Eliza Charity Day a former
resident of Manchester passed away
at Bluffs, Illinois, at the age of IS
years, II months and days. The re-
mains were brounght to Manchester
this morning, for burial in Oakland
cemetery. William Day, one of the
sons, accompanied the remains of his
mother to this city. .
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
Presbyterian.

Quarterly communion services will
be observed next Sunday morning in
connection with the morning worship.
Other services of the day will be as
usual.
The annual business meeting of the
congregation will be held in the
church on Tuesday evening, March
9th, at 1880.
The At Home society will hold a
business meeting at the church Tues
day afternoon at 2:30.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
Lutheran.

There will be- English Lutheran
services at the Presbyterian church
next Sunday at 2 P. M. Theme of
the sermon will be: "Why is it
That So Many Cannot Believe on the
Lord Jesus Christi" The services
will be conducted by the regular pas
tor, Rev. Eugene Melchert Everyone
is invited to attend the services.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
SELLS OFT GROCERY STOCK.

J. P Enright who has been con-
Quoting the grocery store on the cor
ner of Franklin and Delaware streets,
has disposed of his stock of groceries
to Stearns & Mccormick and W. H.
Lafferty and has discontinued the
business.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation for the many
kindnesses shown us in our recent
bereavement.
J. BURNELL SOUTHALL AND SON.
MR.. AND MRS. JOHN MARSHALL
AND DAUGHTERS.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
CHARLES UTLEY.

Charles Utley died at the home oe
his daughter, Mrs. Grant Atkins, Tues
day night, March goth, 1917. Mr..
Utley was one of the older residents
of Manchester.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
NEW SPRING SHOES.

On another page of this issue APP
pears the large advertisement OF
Gildner Brothers, with reference to
their large line Of new spring shoes.
Our readers will read this announce
ment of special interest.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
Christian Science

The Christian Science Society meets
in the Public Library every Sunday
morning at 1890. Subject next Sun
day. Matter" You are cordially in
vited.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
FOR SALE.

Will sell my we'll improved farm
near Iowa State line for half price.
Must, sell or rent. Write
fiji fl NELS QUEVLI,
Mason City, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
St. P0ul'S

Rev. w. j. Suckow will speak at
$3.50. Sunday School at $3.50.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
st, Mary's.

Mass each Sunday at 900 o'clock,
except the second Sunday Of the
month, when the hour is changed to
10:45 o'clock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
FOR RENT.

$50 acres fine pasture and farm
land, with running water, in Della i
ware county, mile from Robinson
Iowa. Apply to owner, IL
H. G. KENLINE,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
12Wks2
Manchester, Iowa
FOR SALE.

Six room house, with modern bath
room, in Dundee, Iowa. Has two lots:
fenced. For further particulars In
quire of
GEO., F. POUND.
Dundee, Iowa.
4 wks. Pd.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
FOR SALE.

B. A Favorite range, used only one
year. Offered at a bargain.
c. s. LISTER,
12wks2 Manchester, Iowa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-03-21
SEED OATS.

Iowa 103, recleaned, Csc per BUSH.
ell. HENRY GILLESPIE,
One Mile west of Manchester.
12wkstf
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BOTH HOUSES BUSY
ON IMPORTANT Bills

CONTINUED from page ~
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Mrs. John Hocksma, of Dubuque,
spent Saturday with her friend, Miss
Eta Sherlock. g.. ...... ..- .
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-14
H. C. OF DELIVERY
Costs American Merchants
S75,OOO,OOO Year.
Carrying Home Packages Would
Release 100000 Clerks.
CURE MILADY OF LAzINESS
That's Hot Shot From Miss Ida
M. TarbeIl.
Also BIameS Merchant for En-
cOuraging Delivery Habit.
CURE MILADY OF LAzINESS
BY GEORGE MARTIN.

Washington, Aug. 12.-Wherein
Miss Ida NJ Tarbell lays the charge
of intellectual shiftlessness at the door
of the American housewife and points
out that it costs her merchants $751;
600. 600 a year to lug home her pack
ages for her:
The greatest immediate war bene-
fit of curing this laziness in milady,"
said Miss Tarbell today, will be to re-
lease 100000 able bodied delivery
clerks as fighting men at the front"
Pausing just long enough to take a
bit of the sting OUT of her charge
can housewife needs to cure her is
the governments suggestion, Miss
Tarbell went on:
The commercial economy board. OF
the council of national defense has
discovered that the delivery of the
housewives goods is one of the most
expensive luxuries we indulge.
"A world at war cannot tolerate
sloth, waste and indulgence.
"On a food bill of twelve and three
quarters million dollars in 1916,
Washington housewives paid 100000
for having the stuff sent home. Ice,
bread, milk and ice cream cost the
most.
Merchant Partly Responsible.
What is true of Washington is
true of every American city, town and
village. The board estimates that the
gross delivery expense of retail groc-
ers in the country is $75,00O,000 a
year. What for? For the hire of men
to put up packages, run wagons and
trucks. put your things at your door.
not once, but often many times a day.
Housewives visit the stores in cars,
carriages or on foot, but they never
think of carrying home anything
The merchant is partly responsible.
His willingness to serve her careless
and irregular habits of buying is one
way he builds up good will. The wo-
men have come to feel that if they
carry bundles they will be classed as
undesirable customers.
I'm our great cities the cost to the
department store of delivering pack
ages is from 8 to rs cents apiece 1t
is not uncommon for the cost of de-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-14
IRON RULE IN SPAIN
Military Given Full Authority to Main
tain Order-Big Strike Grows.

Madrid, Aug. 1.-THE whole of
Spain has been placed under martial
law following disorders resulting from
the general strike which is spreading.
This decision was reached at a meet
ing of the cabinet which devoted its
entire time to consideration of the
strike. Instructions were sent to mill
tary authorities who have been given
full control. Disturbances which &C.
CURED at various places have been
stopped by the military forces.
The strike, which was begun by the
RAILROAD employees, has even affected
newspapers here and only those. which
have non-unionist staffs will appear
tonight. They have received assur-
ances from the government that they
will be protected. At noon yesterday
the capital was quiet A majority OF
the workmen wish to work in peace
and only a minority seeks to promote
disorder
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-14
KAN. "Y" CONFERENCE
Secretaries of Kansas VIII Meet at
ElmdaIe on September ..

The annual conference OF the Y. M
c. A. secretaries of Kansas will be
held at the Y. NJ. c. A. camp at Elm
dale, Kan, September Z, s and 9. The
program, according to early arrange
ments will be devoted mostly to boys
work and work for army posts. Mem
bers of the international committee,
state secretaries ana local representa-
tives will all be present at the confer
ence.
A change in the Y. NJ c. A. policy
is predicted for the meeting. Plans
will probably be formulated to carry
on the war work, not only in this
country, but also to open American
associations for the Sammies and for
eign soldiers. The war work in Eu-
rope will not be done entirely by ma
tive men. More than 1000 secretaries
will probably be sent to Europe for
the work. Special work Of state and
local associations will be planned, at
the conference.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-14
A CREAMY LOTION
MADE WITH LEMONS
Prepare a quarter pint at about
the cost Of small jar Of
common cold cream.

When this homemade lemon lotion
is gently massaged into the face, neck,
hands and arms daily, the skin natur-
ally should become soft, clear and
white, and the complexion dainty and
attractive.
What girl or woman hasn't heard
of lemon juice to remove complexion
blemishes; to bleach the skin and to
bring out the roses, the freshness and
the hidden beauty? But lemon juice
alone is acid, therefore irritating, and
should be mixed with orchard white
this way. Strain through fine cloth
the juice of two fresh lemons into
bottle containing about three ounces
of orchard white, then shake we'll and
you have a whole quarter pint of skin
and complexion lotion at about the
cost one usually pays for a small jar
of ordinary cold cream. Be sure to
strain the lemon juice so no pulp gets
INTO the bottle, then this lotion will
remain pure and fresh for months.
When applied daily to the face, neck,
arms and hands it naturally should
help to whiten, clear, smoother and
beautify.
Any druggist will supply three
ounces of orchard white at very little
cost and the grocer has the lemons.
In this sweetly fragrant lemon lotion
ladies' can easily prepare and have an
Inexpensive toilet aid which perfectly
satisfies their natural desire for a
beautiful soft skin.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-14
l. NJ. PENWELL
Funeral Director
ROBERT STEELE, Assistant
Phone 1sk 5Os-51O Quincy St
TODAY'S BEAUTY HINT

1t is not necessary to shampoo your
hair so frequently If it is entirely and
properly cleansed each time by the
use of a really good shampoo. The
easiest to use and quickest drying
shampoo that we can recommend to
our readers is one that brings out all
the natural beauty of the hair and
may be enjoyed at very little. expense,
by dissolving a teaspoonful of cam
throx. which can be obtained from any
druggist, in a cup of hot water. This
makes a. full cup of shampoo liquid.
enough so it is easy to apply il to all
the hair instead of just the top OF
the head This when rubbed into the
scalp and onto every strand of hair.
chemically dissolves all impurities. It
is very soothing and cooling in it's
action, as well as beneficial to both
scalp and hair After rinsing out the
lather So created. you will find the
scalp is fresh. clean and free from
dandruff. while the hair dries quickly
and evenly, developing a bright luster
and a soft fIuffiness that makes 1t
seem very Northumberland
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-14
Alkali Makes Soap
Bad for Washing Hair

Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkaH. which is very
injurious as it dries the scalp and
makes the hair brittle.
The best thing to use is just plain
mulsified cocoanut oil, for this is pure
and entirely greaseless. It's very
cheap, aid beats the most expensive
soaps or anything else ali to pieces.
You can get this at any drug store.
and a few ounces will last the whole
family for months.
Simply moisten the hair with water
and rub it in, about a teaspoonful is
all that is required 1t makes an
abundance of rich, creamy latfler,
cleanses thoroly, and rinses out cas-
lily. The hair dries quickly and even
Iy, and is soft, fresh looking, bright,
fluffy, wayy and easy to handle. Be-
sides, It loosens and takes out every
particle of dust, dirt and dandruff.-
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