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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L.. Lofand
and daughter autoed to Hills.
boro Monday and spent the day
with relatives.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01
GREAT CHANGE IN A FEW
YEARS.

About 81 years ago the writer made
campaign speeches in favor of the
adoption of a prohibition amendment
to the constitution of Iowa. At that
time one of the arguments relied upon
by the liquor advocates was the adj
mitted value of alcohol as medicine.
The large employers of labor are en-
titled to great credit for the changes
that have been brought about in the
use of liquor as a beverage. They
would not employ a man who drank.
Now the doctors are knocking off
king alcohols last leg.
DR.. Charles Mayo made the following
statement at the last meeting OF the
National Medical Association:
Eve must aid in all that will
elevate the general standard Of,
and conserve, the American citizen.
Prohibition is war measure, the
value of which is beyond discussion.
Medicine has reached a period
when alcohol is rarely employed as
drug, being displaced by better
remedies Alcohols only place now
is in the arts and science. National
prohibition would be welcomed by
the medical profession"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01
TOLSTOPS PROPHECY AND
KERENSKY.

Years ago Tolstoi foretold the hap
pening of the present world war with
uncanny accuracy, and prophecied the
coming of a mysterious young man
from the north, who would mould
Russia into force that would largely
sway world politics for 100 years.
The world war is here as TolstOi
said it would be, but has the young
man from the north made his appear
ance? Some say that he has and that
Kerensky is the man.
Kerensky is certainly a marvellous
.roung man. The present government
of Russia is at his finger ends. He is
now in the crucial period of his ca
reer. If he can lead his country away
from anarchy, and forge it into great
democracy, he will most assuredly
have commanding influence over the
politics of Europe. He is represen-
tative of the peasant class, the loyal
class of landowners who are united
under his leadership to drive the in
vaders from their country. Will they
also assist in stamping out anarchy in
the manufacturing districts?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01
NAPOLEON AND THE KAISER.

A little more than 100 years ago
Napoleon poured men by the million
into the caldron of war never to re-
turn again. Women and children turn
ed pale at the roar of his canon. He
believed in organization, efficiency,
military science, tremendous employ
ment of artillery and rapid. terrifying
marches. The Kaiser stands for all
those, and in addition thereto for bar
barities that Napoleon never sane
toned, possibly never considered or
even dreamed about.
When we are inclined to despair,
inclined to fear that the war will nev-
er end, it is consoling to recall the
fate of Napoleon. Verify those who
live by the sword shall die by it. Ere
long the Kaiser will follow Napoleon
into the shades of the hereafter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01
ROOSEVELT IGNORES MAYOR
THOMPSON OF CHICAGO

Roosevelt and Mayor Thompson Of
Chicago, attended Moose convention
in Pittsburgh last week. Thompson
wanted to eat breakfast with Roose-
welt at the hotel, but Roosevelt said
no. He said more. He gave notice
to the convention managers that if
Thompson was allowed to speak at the
big open-air meeting they would have
to get along without him. The Colonel
spoke. Thompson didn't. Roosevelt
is a red blooded American. Thomp-
son isn't. Roosevelt's Americanism
ranks among the best. Thompson's is
badly adulterated. Whether at home
or abroad Thompson misrepresents
and disgraces the second greatest city
in America.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01
FELTON, APPOINTED DIRECTOR
GENERAL OF RAILWAYS

Secretary of War Baker has appoint
ed President Samuel M. FELTON, of the
Chicago Great Western, Director OF
Railways. According to the order OF
appointment, Mr.. FELTON, is charged
with the organization and dispatch
abroad of all railway forces, and the
purchase of all railway materials both
for initial action and for continuous
supplies for operation. Mr. FELTON, has
been president of the Great Western
for about eight years and during that
time he has rebuilt the road and
made it one of the safest and most
efficient lines in the country. The
patrons of the Great Western, while
rejoicing in the distinction conferred
upon Mr.. FELTON,, realize their loss and
trust that it may only be for short
time Trust that he may return
laurel laden to the presidency Of the
road for which he has done so much.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01
THE DELAY IN THE PASSAGE OF
THE FOOD BILL,

On the 22nd of last April the Lever
bill, generally known as the Food Bill,
was introduced in the House and pass
ed, without unreasonable delay. The
bill was prepared by experts, and its
primary purpose was to provide for
the appointment of a food administra-
tor to help stimulate the production OF
of food products and prevent specula-
tors from exploiting the public.
Why has the. Senate gabbled and
DELAYED for weeks and weeks over
the provisions of this much needed
legislation? There is a growing feel
ing in the country that the few
Senators, who are largely responsible
for this unseemly delay, have render
ed the food sharks and other enemies
of their country a very valuable SER
vice
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01
THE IRISH CONVENTION.
(From the Chicago Herald)

The selection of Sir Horace Plum
kett as chairman Of the Irish conven-
ton is suspicious. No influential
Irishman has so completely the con-
fidence of all groupes. Although he
has kept strictly aloof from politics
in the partisan sense, he has been
identified with most of the important
developments in the country during
the last generation.
In a very real sense the presiding
officer of this convention assembly
carries the American political idea to
Ireland. Much of Sir Horace Plum
kett's early manhood was spent on
the grazing lands of the Rocky Noun
tain states. He was a product of the
same West which gave so much to
Theodore Roosevelt. Before he be-
gan to preach the agricultural CO.
operation which has brought about an
economic revolution in Ulster as we'll
as in South Ireland he had become
acquainted with the American federal
system and he had seen men asseh-
bled from the corners of the earth
dwell together in amity. under the
Stars and Stripes.
Plunkett's genius for Cancellation,
! his remarkable faculty for appreciat-
ing the views of all groups, together
with his own practical political sagac-
ity, are the largest assets of the sit
ting convention. At recent meeting
of $50 prominent citizens at Dundalk
he estimated very frankly the chances
the experiment had to succeed. At
that time he had no intimation that
he was to be the chairman. The weak
ness he forsaw lay in the refusal of
the Sim Feiners, of labor, and of the
influential independent, William
O'Brien, to share in the responsibility
of the undertaking.
The great task of the men now
meeting at Trinity College will be to
invent or to discover middle course
acceptable to groups now at the oppo-
site sides of the circle. The Ulster
unionist cares for nothing except the
status quo. The Sim Feiner can
stomach nothing less than an Irish
republic. These aspirations are as far
apart as. can be conceived. The chair
man of the convention is able to SYM
pathize with both points Of view and
to agree with neither.
His own idea at the time OF the
Ulster crisis was for an autonomous
dominion out of which the northern
counties might draw after a term of
years if they found cooperation with
the south intolerable. He later sug-
gested a referendum for the constitu-
ton. But the chairman predicted
month ago that every reasonable pro-
posal for a solution of the endless
problem would be given a respectful
hearing in order that self-governing
Irela land may become an early accom-
plishment. He is now in a position
to make good his prophecy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01

Colonel Watterson and his Courier
Journal offered many simulated ex-
cuses for their refusal to support Mr..
Bryan for the presidency. The real
reason, although never stated by the
Colonel, was quite we'll known. Had
Mr.. Bryan been a user of Kentuckv's
famous brands of whiskey the Cour-
ier-Journal would have eulogiZed him
in prose and poetry. The friends of
Mr.. Bryan would be better than ordi-
nary mortals if they did not s'aile at
the Colonels graceful bow to the new
prohibition statutes, which require him
to exclude liquor advertising from
the columns of the Courier Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01
WHAT HAS BEEN ACCOM-.
PLISHED IN FOUR MONTHS

It will be four months next Monday
since President Wilson issued his proc
lamation declaring that state Of
war existed between this country and
Germany. The speed with which this
country has prepared for war can be
best understood by naming some of
the things that have already been
done Here is partial list:
The safe transport of considerable
portion Of our regular army to France
for active participation in the war.
Increasing the regular army to 3OO,-
900 men, the national guard to 100000
the navy to 100000 and the marine
corps to 10000.
The registration of approximately
100000 men for military service
by the selective draft method and their
actual call to service by the army lot
terry.
The cooperation of the naval forces
Of the country with those of it's Euro
pean allies in patroling the seas
against the ruthless German subma-
rine warfare.
The flotation of $2,OOO,OO0,OO0 in
Treasury certificates and $2,O00,000,-
900 Liberty bonds for war purposes.
The lending of approximately ST.
375 900 900 to Great Britain, France,
Italy, Belgium and Russia, secured by
their national pledges.
Adoption of plans for the expansion
of the aviation service, for which $780,
100000 has already been provided.
Mobilization of the agricultural and
industrial resources of the country un'
der the supervision of the National
Council of Defense and its Advisory
Council.
The creation of a voluntary food
conservation agency (pending Con-
gressional authority under the admin
istration of Herbert C. Hoover, the Or
ganizer of Belgian relief, or of a board
of three men.
The tentative fixing of prices for
war material and other products
furnished this government and its al
lies pending permanent rates to be de-
cided by the Federal Trade Commits
sion.
The seizure by the government Of
the ships owned by the German gov
eminent held in ports of the United
States and its insular possessions, and
the interment of hundreds of German
spies and sailors.
Organization of the Emergency Fleet
Corporation to create an adequate mer-
chant marine service to cone with the
submarine menace
The imposition Of ,mbargoes on
shipments to every country in the
world and the PRONUNCIATION by the
President of penalties for trading with
the enemy as authorized by Congress.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01
CAMPS TO BE SURROUNDED
RY SAFETY ZONES

Saloons and immoral houses of
every description will be banished
from zone five miles wide around
every soldiers camp, unless there is
a city or town within the five-mile
limit. In that event the restriction
will extend to the edge of the town
and one-half mile into the city or
town.
The penalties for violation of this
safety zone law are so drastic that it
is quite safe to say that it will be
enforced. And, it is not improbable,
that some mothers may consent to
their sons joining the army to get
them out of the ways of temptation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01
MIR. HOOVER AND HIS CRITICS.

It must be admitted that Mr.. Hoover
becomes a little emphatic sometimes
in answering his critics, but he has
satisfied the public that he knows
more about food control than any
other man in the country. The peo-
pie regard Mr.. Hoover as man who
knows what he is talking about. He
takes the position that there is no
longer a normal world market to fix
food prices; that world prices are
now being determined in this coun-
try; that they should be regulated
by law instead of by spectators. So
many people are inclined to agree
with Mr.. Hoover that it will not be
altogether safe for congress to do
much clipping at his wings.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01
and the great American, both offered

and the great American, both offered
many years ago, when there was moth
ing to obscure the vision of either, in
order to understand what is going on
in the world today. Won BueloW's
statement of German aims in China
may. be accepted as the world pro-
gram of pan-Germanism, eff we can
think of anything else We will demand
that and be d to you
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01

$1,000 A WEEK in your spare time.
Others are making it and you can
NAL it easily calling on the offices in
your home community and on the
automobiles selling maps and auto
mobile guides. Women are not bar
red Easy and pleasant work for eth
er men or women. Write for particu-
lars.-Iowa Publishing Company, PIG
E. Third. Davenport, Iowa. 28w4.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01
COL. GALATIANS NEW WORK.
(From The Commoner).

On another page will be found a
clipping setting forth new work to
which Col. P. M. Callahan has been
called, namely, the experimenting of
the army work of the Knights OF
Columbus. This great organization.
which is doing among Catholics much
the same work done by the Y. M. c..
A. among Professionals and the general
public, is collecting million dollars
for religious work among the soldiers
in camp. 1t is a worthy undertaking
and no better man could be found to
supervise the work than Colonel Gala
han
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01
THE NATIONS PRAYER

(By Josiah Gilbert Holland).
God give us men! A time like
this demands
Strong minds, great hearts, true
faith and ready hands.
Men whom the lust of office does
not kill;
/. Men whom the spoils of office
can not buy;
Men who possess opinions and
a will;
Men who have honor, and who
will not lie;
Men who can stand before
demagogue
And scorn his treacherous flat
teries without winking.
Tall men, sun-crowned, who live
above the fog
In public duty and in private
thinking!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01

OREGON & CALIFORNIA RAILROAD
COMPANY GRANT LANDS. Legal
fight over land at last ended. Title
revested in United States. Land, by
act of congress, ordered to be opened
under homestead laws for settlement
and sale. Two million three hundred
thousand acres. Containing some of
the best timber and agricultural lands
left in the United States. Large copy
righted map showing land by town
ships and sections, laws covering
same and description of soil, climate,
rainfall, elevations, temperature etc.
Postpaid One dollar.-Grants Lands
Locating Company, Portland. Ore
gon. 3O-Aug.A
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01

I wish to announce to the public
that after the first of June our COM
pound vapor baths at sur bath parlors
near the library, will be one dollar
straight; a spray bath without mas
sage, fifty cents; facial towel treat
ment, fifty cents, as usual; and a
shampoo in connection with a vapor
bath will be one dollar and twenty-five
cents.
I also have fine line Of toilet arti-
cles, creams, face powders, depilator-
les, hair preparations and other arti'
cles which will be glad to show you
if you will kindly call and investigate.
Ida M. ELDER,
2Owkstf 300 Franklin st. Manchester,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01
Why Not Swat Him.

Another form Of the double-distilled
essence of pest whose framework above
his shoulders is composed of re-en-
forced concrete, is the Omnipresent
nuisance who insists upon breastinS
the current of pedestrian traffic Of Z
crowded street on the wrong side Of
the pavement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01
Marvslous eanyan Tree.

The giant banyan under which Alex
ander is said to have camped with
1000 men, now measures nearly 1000
feet across the head, contains about
5000 trunks and forms dense can
Opy through which the sunshine never
penetrates. Several other species also
propagate in like manner.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01
rroIltte.

Troilite, which is very common
constituent Of meteorites, Is generally
considered to be the simple sulphide Of
iron, though the exact chemical com.
position is in doubt. This Is usually In
the form of nodules. plates. or rods,
and. decomposing readily during flight
leaves the remaining mass with unique
markings.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01
UnassaiIable Conclusion.

II am coming to the conclusion"
observed the restaurant philosopher
at luncheon today, that the fewer
sons-in-law and brOthers-in-law man
in high political life has, the better
off he iS."-Marion Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01

FARMERS.--I will continue to be in
the junk business at the old stand.
viii pay full market prices at all
times. Also buy hides.-B. l. Epstein,
Manchester, Iowa. t..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01
Logical.

Logical.
A Roumanian scientist says that old
age is due solely to decrease in the
amount of water in the human system.
That sounds reasonable. We're you
ever acquainted with q fish who died
of old age7
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01

FOR SALE-Two carloads of choice
lumber just arrived. Will sell at
bargain prices while it lasts.--Gec. II.
Barr. 24tf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01

LOST-Sunday evening, June 10th. a
cameo brooch, black background,
with white figures. Finder phone 400
Reward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01

FOR SALE-A registered Poland
China stock hog, March 1916 farrow.
Frank Cole, Earlyille, Iowa. 3Otf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01

FOR SALE-3-year-old driving horse.
%. c. Gray, MasOnvillc. 29d3.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-08-01
CLASSIFIED
ADVERTISING

Classified Advertisements in THE
DEMOCRAT are sure to bring quick
results. If you have an article to sell,
advertise it in the Classified Column.
If you are in the market for some
thing, make your wants known by
stating them in this column.
RATE-10 cents per line for first
insertion, and cents per line for each
consecutive insertion. No "Classifed"
advertisement taken for less than %
cents.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-22
HEARTS AFlRE."
Russian Feature Photsplay ut Green.
wood Theatre Tanight

~OH-$ ~
wood Theatre ,Tsnight-
In the chilly regions Of Siberia
where the political prisoners Of Rus
STA toll through a tortured existence,
Love comes to the heroine Of Hearts
Afre" in the strangest possible FASH
ion. This newest release by Clara
Kimball Young Service World Pict-i
ures is throughout the entire length.
of its five reels, . ~pictureplay Of truly
absorbing interest. The manner h,
which Fate plays with the three prin-.
cipal characters in this production, is
startling and thrilling. Altogether the.
production is on a particularly high.
plane. The scenic efforts are excep-
~tional, the cast is notable and the H.
Illustrated titles, which are a feature Of
all the releases in this service, make
Hearts Afre" . film play Of extra.
ordinary merit. Clara Kimball Young
is the star Of the production and tho
Greenwood Theatre is delighted to Be
able to present this offering to its
patrons on Wednesday, August 20.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-22
FOUR LARGE LOTS
IN
AUSTIN WRIGHT ADDITION
For Sale Cheap. on Easy Terms.
II. D. Walker Auto Go.
WALTER D. FOX. o. D.

-
A. Weller & Co. wish TO announce
to their friends and patrons, that they
have secured the services Of Walter
E. Fox, 3D., lately Of Kansas City,
Mo.
Dr.. Fox has had years Of exper-
fence in the testing eyes, and is fully
capable Of handling any case, where
glasses are needed to give relief to
your eye trouble. Il your eyes pain
or the lids burn, your head aches, or
your vision ID poor, you can get
prompt relief at . reasonable expense.
Satisfaction Guaranteed.
A. WELLER &sC0.
Jewellers and Qptomssist.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-22
M ma IA IA IA "a Pa
THE ALLIED AIR FLEETS.

1t is scarcely to be denied that the allied air
fleets immeasureably outnumber and outgeneral
the Teutonic fleets. Prior to the war-or at its
beginning-the world stood aghast at the Zep-
pelins. But three years Of air warfare has re-
legated the "Zeps' to the background, and the
mastery of the kingdom of the clouds now depends
solely upon the heavier than air machines, which
the allies are turning out at least twice as fast
as the Germans are.
The recent air raids of the British and French
upon German military establishments seemed to
have been unhindered for the most part. Only
along the west front battle lines are the German
planes somewhat strong in numbers, indicating
that all the enemy has is being concentrated along
the tragic trenches.
The French went within II miles of the Rhine,
dropping $4,000 pounds of explosives from Ill
planes on Saturday ;the British mangled German
bases in Belgium last Friday. Every day sees
more of it.
When the allies have 1000 planes to 100 they
now possess, there will be something doing"
as the man on the street puts it.
u ~ n n IA M n
One by one our treasured axioms are exploded.
When you are tempted to remark that talk is
cheap just remember that the telephones of the
return a monthly income of nearly a
dollar each.
IA "a n IA hs "a ma
Just our luck! The draft failed to get the
rs 1t not enough for you" idiot.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-22
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS,
Notice IT. hereby given that the 40.
sessments are now on file in the Office
Of the Chancery Clerk, and will remain
on file for your inspection until the
First Monday in September 1917, at
which time all objections thereto will
be heard and equalizations made by
the Board Of Supervisor.
This August 6, 1917.
J. E. DENNIS, Tax Assessor.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-22

CYPRESS SHINGLES
for sale. For prices pheae ltta Dsaa
Exchange 1l.5, Or write
c. G. NICHOLS,
Hwiftswn. llisa.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-14

If you want to get in on the to-
bacco fund for the soldiers across
the water, the soldiers who are fight
ing for YOU and for your home, it
will be necessary for you to hurry
down to the office Of the Daily Ex-
press with your quarter or your dol
lar or whatever amount you are. to
give, for Saturday night the cam
paign will close.
The local Typographical union
came in with a nice contribution
Monday morning and individual sub
scriptions keep coming in. The peo-
pie of Chickasha and Grady county
have demonstrated that they are for
smokes for the soldiers. They have
rallied round" in pretty nice shape.
There are many who desire to con-
tribute but who have not taken the
time to bring in their contributions.
Three days remain in which it is
possible to send smokes to the Sam
mics through the Daily Express fund.
Get busy and start something while
he starting is GOOD
A quarter does not mean much to