davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The midland journal., 1917-04-27
A "Fifty-Fifty" Road Proposition.

Bombarded on all sides with ad-
vice as to the type of road he should
build, it is little wonder that the
taxpayers mind is confused on this
important subject. He hopes to in
vest his money to the highest ad-
vantage but is confronted with so
many different theories that he can
place little reliance upon any OF
them. For example, promoters OF
concrete roads tell him that this
type is 100 per cent. efficient, will
last indefinitely and that it will re-
quire practically no outlay for. re-
pairs. Then the promoter of the
bituminous road appears and de-
clares that this is all bunk-that
concrete roads crack, heave and dis
integrate- that the only thing
to do is to build a good stone road
bound with asphalt. The concrete
man will come back with the as
sertion that bituminous roads mean
excessive cost for maintenance.
If the taxpayer will disregard all
these statements and examine sun
dry types of roads already built he
will profit by it. He will discover
that the various statements made by
promoters of competing roads are
partly true and partly false, and his
final conclusion will be tnai the only
safe bet is to make it a fifty-fifty
proposition, which merely means
that he will so combine the two ma
terials as to get the best service from
each.
In other words, it is true that con-
crete in many situations IS an endur-
ing material, but it is also true that
it has a tendency to crack, buckle
and disintegrate when carried TO
a road wearing surface. Therefore,
the way to control it is to use as a
road base, protecting it from both
traffic wear and destructive changes
in temperature and moisture by
giving it an enduring. and water
shedding wearing surface OF asphalt
macadam. 1t will then stay in place
and give long years of satisfactory
of square yards of city streets.
And in the case of asphalt or
bituminous roads If the stone
foundations are too weax < 70 stand
modern heavy traffic, there will re-
suit, as claimed by the concrete road
promoter, high maintenance cost.
In brief. asphalt macadam should
have the weight-carrying or sustain
ing concrete base, while the concrete
in turn needs the protection afforded
by the elastic asphalt wearing sur
face.
Our great cities long ago discover
ed the economic value of combining
these two excellent road materials
with the result that splendid boule-
wards have been laid at less cost than
many farming communities are pay
ing for roads carrying a very small
percentage of the boulevard traffic.
The midland journal., 1917-04-27

Democrats of the House in caucus
agreed to consider at the present
extra session only such war and gen
eral defense legislation as may be
by the President.
National prohibition, which is be-
ing urged by Its advocates as
necessary war measure, may be in
cluded under this list. but unless the
The midland journal., 1917-04-27
Spring.

Spring is looked upon by many as
the most delightful season of the
year, but this cannot be said of the
rheumatic. The cold and damp
weather brings on rheumatic pains
which are anything but pleasant.
They can be relieved. however, by
applying Chamberlain's Liniment.
Obtainable everywhere.
The midland journal., 1917-04-27

The biggest value we have ever
offered our subscribers is The Mid
land Journal and four standard mag
azines. all one year. for only $125.
The midland journal., 1917-04-27

The War Department announces
that all men married since the out
break of war will be treated upon
the same basis as unmarried men,
insofar as their military obligations
are concerned. II is desired that
the utmost publicity be given by the
press to this announcement.
The midland journal., 1917-04-27

There Smoothing that will give any
more pleasure for so long time for
so little money as the four monthly
magazines we send our subscribers.
Are you getting these magazines?
The midland journal., 1917-04-27

Edwin c. Totten has purchased
the Delaware Leader, published at
Laurel, Del, formerly owned by
Sirman MarVil.
The midland journal., 1917-04-27

Governor Harrington has an
nounced his purpose of calling the
Legislature in extra session on May
Is, instead OF the first week in May.
as originally intended.
The midland journal., 1917-04-27

President recommends it as a war
measure it has no chance of being
taken up.
The midland journal., 1917-04-27
LADIES WEAR
A T.
BUFFINGTON'S
Rising Sun, MARYLAND
HGSTEsSE

The Onyx Erandthe standard of to
silk Isle numbers 25c, 55c and
soc, and Further
Oxfordsplafn and
dull leathe low, medium high heels loading
shelves particular canvass pumps at
$1.75, and of the leather $3.50
UNDERWEAR.
Dove Undermusins
season The DoXe Garments showing
latest gowns, Skirts
combinations
who n style
efficiency who wish the
that be de
backed laced at 81 co. s1.25
voiles, lawns,
$780, $1.25, $2.0O, $500, $4.OO.
MILDLY & norfol cut,
plain, fancy designs, just
thing skirts, 25c 45c, SOC.
AM
zoe, SIG 35c, 4Oc.
II striking patterns a
advance.
loading shelves for inspection
VALUE
placed 1900 price o
than the asked price in the markets today.
E. z. Burlington & Sons
Store q1en Monday Friday Saturday epenings.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
Method Of Making Pits
For Storing Vegetables

Select a well drained location, make
a shallow excavation about six inches
deep, line it with straw, hay, leaves or
similar material and place the vegeta-
bles in a conical pile on the lining.
Make the bottom of the pile about the
same size as but not larger than the
bottom of the excavation.
Cover the vegetables with the same
material as that used for lining the
bottom Of the pit and carry it up sew
eral inches above the apex of the pile
of vegetables, having it extend through
the dirt covering This serves as a
ventilating flue, and it should be cover.
ed with piece of tin or short board
as a protection from rain.
The dirt covering should be two Or
three inches thick when the vegetables
are stored. and it should be increased
as severely cold weather approaches
until it is a foot or more in thickness,
or sufficient to protect from freezing
The shallow trench around the base
of the pit should have an outlet for car
rying off the water. Supplement the
dirt covering with manure, straw, corn
fodder or other protective material.
Use several small pits instead of one
large one, as vegetables keep better iii
small pits. aud the eHtire contents may
be removed when the pit is opened.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
E. M. DANIELS, Mgr.

cry.
Henry Arnold, who had a boil on
his hand, became affected with blood
poisoning and went to Dubuque to
consult physicians, and is now rapid
ly recovering.
0. w Mussehl, who has been oc-
cupying the Elwood farm owned by
J. Fl. Trewin, of Cedar Rapids, has
purchased residence property in
Delaware and expects to retire from
EARNING in the spring.
A. H. Bennett, proprietor of the
Memo movie theatre, will close his
tent show for the season on October
6th and return to Earlville and open
the Memo Saturday night, October
10, and exhibitions will be given
twice week, Wednesday and Satur-
day nights. Mr.. Bennett has also
made arrangements to give weekly
exhibitions at Delhi.
James Brunkan has rented his
large farm southeast of Earlville in
North Fork township and in the
spring will move to Dyersville
where he has purchased a residence
C. M. Rayburn has accepted a po-
sition in the Earlville post office.
The E. w. G. were pleasantly en-
tertained at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. II. Pitcher in Delaware on
Wednesday afternoon.
Rev. A. M. Mcintosh is heartily
welcomed back to Earlville for an
other year by the members of the NJ
e. church.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. Kenny Of Water
loo, are the parents of a son since
Tuesday, October g.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Powell are
the parents of a daughter, born on
Monday, October 1st
Mesdames Nichols of washington,
South Dakota, and Legg of Michigan,
were guests at the Werkmeister
home during the greater part of the
week.
A consignment of about 500 crap
pies were received Thursday from
the U. S. Fish Hatchery and placed
in Plum creek east of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rector are the
happy parents of a daughter, born
Wednesday, October Sd.
Among the relatives from here who
attended the funeral of the late Chas.
Proebel were Messrs and Mesdames
John and Charles Hackbarth Albert
Stolzenberg, r. r. Hackbarth, Fred
and William Salow.
Robert w. Cole died at his home in
Dubuque on Saturday evening, Sep
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
Unkjnd Comment,

The death recently took place in
Ireland of well-known singer who
had massive physique. This was
rather a drawback in the case of GER
tain sentimental songs which were
hardly applicable to his girth. One
night, when in Dublin, he gave as an
encore, the well-known Irish song,
"Tm sitting by the stile, Mary, where
we sat side by side" An irrevercnt
person in the gallery exclaimed: "Ah,
shure, there wouldn't be room for the
two of yez now"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
EARLYILLE,

Mr.. and Mrs. John Hackbarth cele-
brated their golden wedding anniver-
sary in a fitting way at their home in
Earlville Wednesday, October Sd.
They were married in Germany Octo-
Der Sd, 1867. They are the parents
OF five children, two daughters and
three sons They have sixteen
grandchildren and four great-grand-
children. A sumptuous dinner was
served and about one hundred guests
were present Rev. FIR. Lutz gave an
address and Miss Leona Salow, a
granddaughter, recited very appro-
pirate poem. Mrs Wette of Ryan, re-
sponded with few congratulatory
remarks. The assembled guests pre-
scented Mr.. and Mrs Hackbarth with
appropriate gifts. The afternoon
was spent in jolly social amusement
in which the bride and groom of
fifty years ago entered with as much
spirit as those of younger age. Mr..
and Mrs. Hackbarth's children were
all present at this suspicious occa-
sion and are Mrs. Elizabeth Salow of
Earlville, Mrs. Martha Van Dyke of
Dubuque, Fred and Robert of Earl
vile and Gustave of Oaks, North Da-
kota. Among the other out of town
guests were William Brinkman OF
n
August Wette, Arthur Hartman and
family and Carl Voelker of Ryan, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Hamper of Airing
ton, Herman Grimm and family of
Strawberry Point, Mr.. and Mrs. Her.
man Hahn of Monticello, Mr.. and
Mrs Alex Hackbarth of Greeley, Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Nave and Mr.. and Mrs.
c. Gienapp of Delaware, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Meyer and son of Coles
burg, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Heiderman and
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Raschke of
Manchester.
H. J. VanFleet, who was chosen as
one of the directors of the Co-opera-
tive company, resigned as a mem
Der of the board and Louis Kuehnle
was elected to fill the vacancy. Les
ter Hunt has been chosen as man
ager and has already entered upon
his new duties in securing shipments
Of stock, etc. The new company is
now open for business and those hav-
ing stock or grain for sale are invit-
ed to confer with Mr.. Hunt.
Charles, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Martens, underwent an OPERA
ton for appendicitis at Finley hos
pital, Dubuque, Wednesday. He is
making rapid Roadway toward recoy-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
Mrs. Smith Recommends Chamber
lain's Tablets.

Il have had more or less stomach
trouble eight or ten years" writes Mrs.
G. II. Smith, Beaverton, N. Y. when
suffering from attacks of Indigestion
and heaviness after eating, one or two
of Chamberlain's Tablets have always
relieved me. l have also found them
a pleasant laxative" These tablets
tone up the stomach and enable it to
perform its functions naturally. If
you are troubled with indigestion give
them trial, get well and stay well.
For sale by A. c. Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
Replaces Human Sacrifice,
THE UNIVERSAL CAR

The meaning Of the rite of break.
ing the bottle" at the launching of
ships was originally nothing short OF
sacrifice. Building a town or launch
ing ship were solemn matters to
our forefathers, not to be done withs
out devoting life to propitiate the
gods. Our timid civilization no long
err dares to sacrifice a slave or a pris.
oner on such occasions, and therefore
we break the bottle, signifying the
taking of a mans life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
Weekly Shavings
Vol. 1874

Uncle Ben says: "Old Bill Hodge
lost about 500 bushels of corn last
spring. He loses some every year, by
piling it on the ground and letting it
lay until spring. Last winter the big
storm we had in December covered
these piles with snow. This spring
when she opened up, Bills corn was
soaked, and before he got around to
take care of it, it was red-hot and
mouldy-every bushel ruined
II said to Bill last week, Why don't
you get little jag of lumber and put
up crib?'
z "Oh," Bill said, Haven't got time"
Now would be good time to build
a concrete hog wallow.
Fall pigs need warm, comfortable
shelter; prepare for them. -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
ChamberIain's Cough Remedy the Most
Reliable.

After many years experience in the
use of it and other cough medicines
there are many who prefer Chamber
lain's to any other. Mrs. A. c. Kir-
stein, Greenville, Illinois, writes:
"Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
been used in my mothers home and
mine for years, and we always found
it quick cure for colds and bron-
chial troubles. We find it to be the
most reliable cough medicine we have
used" For sale by A. G. Philip
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
Ouimet Not a Stacker.

Francis Ouimet, western amateur
golf champion and former national
amateur and open title holder, recently
announced that he would not claim ex-
emption from the draft. He has al
ready passed the physical examination.
my services are at my country's dis
posal in whatever capacity can do
the most good, whether this proves to
be in the army or playing golf in aid
Of the Red Cross" Ouimet said he had
received anonymous letters charging
him with being Stacker, based upon
reports that he would ask exemption.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
Recruits For Yankees.

Pitcher Herb Thormahlen, south
paw; Outfielder Bill Lamar and Second
Baseman Wilson Fewster of the Balti-
more baseball club have been sold to
the New York Americans for $4,000.
They will report to the Yankees about
Sept. Is.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
Soy Beans as Food,

Soy beans, introduced into the Unit
ed States more than one hundred years
ago primarily for use as forage crop,
are in reality one of the most nutri-
tious of the bean family when used as
human food. according to specialists Of
the department of agriculture.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
MAX CAREY.

won that honor in 1915 and is one of
the few ball players of the National
league who repeated in 1916 what he
had accomplished in 1915. Last year
he stole siXty-three bases. Carey is
also a splendid ground coverer, and
few balls knocked to his territory get
away from him. Last year he was
third in the list of felders, with an
average OF 1888. Max is also fair
batter. his record last year being .264
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
@@%@4@%@s@@ T. So

Maud-Isn't 80 to so too old to
hone for any improvement? I should
say not. One just begins to live.
Take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea: you will be blooming fair at 60.
35c. Tea or Tablets. A. G. Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
IntheArena
Of Sports
Pittsburgh's Smart Fielder

Max Carey, who patrols center gar
den for the Pittsburgh Pirates, is one
of the heetest base runners in the Ma.
tional league. He joined the Pirates in
1912 and that year ranked second to
Bob Bescher as premier base stealer.
The following year he pilfered sixty
one sacks and led the league. He again
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
Portable Hydraulic Press.

A portable, but very powerful, n.y.
draulic press has been invented for
bending large pipes to any desired
curve without injury.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
Where They Differ.

A woman differs from a man in that
she regards a kin visit as an ideal way
to spend vacatiOn.-AtchiSOn Globe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
The Really Truthful Man.

A really truthful man Is one who
sticks to the facts in spite of oppor-
tunities to embellish his story with
fiction.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10

A mud lot costs the most because it
WASTES the most.
A paved lot costs the least because
it SAVES the most
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10

Why feed your hogs in the mud and
waste high priced corn?
Corn is worth money.
Concrete feeding floors save corn,
grain, labor, manure, money
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
HOME CANNING OUTFIT.

q HOME CANNING OUTFIT.
. 4
- Made in five minutes. :
u All YOU need:
= 4 wash boiler.
- A false bottom for it, made of :
4, laths or sticks or of corrugated
= tin. with holes punched in it, 4
- a square of checsecloth to hold I
j. fruits or vegetables when dipping :
= into hot water.
81 4 kettle
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-10
Edited by
Splinters
A PUMP HOUSE

Last winter on those cold mornings
when the pump and engine were froz-
en- up, it was quite a job to water the
stock. A pump house over the wind
mill pump, hand pump or engine
keeps the we'll open, and affords a
place for hanging the jugs, oil cans
and other articles which are ordinar-
lily left out on the ground to be banged
around. ..
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-11-02
FULL AMERICAN RIGHTS WILL
BE DEMANDED BY NEGRO
SOLDIERS.

Negrol There is no class of people
and no ethical question that will not
feel the effects of the war. The Ne
groes of this country who go to
France to fight or who replace work
ingmen who go as soldiers, will de-
mand, and justly so, full American
rights. The United States can not
stand before the world as the cham
pion of freedom and democracy and
continue to burn men alive or lynch
them without fair trial.
The National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People calls
upon this country to clear her con-
science before she can fight for the
worlds good" by abolishing lynch
ing and ceasing all oppression of Ne
groes. This is a national problem
more particularly one of the South.
In Europe there are practically nc
race distinctions. A Negro can mix
with the white folks as an equal, just
as a Spaniard, for example does here
Even intermarriage is not regarded
as miscegenation. The race prob
/ lem here is different matter, how
ever, as even the more intelligent Ne
groes themselves will acknowledge
The Negro should be assured all thu
protection and rights that go will
American citizenship, but in this i
not involved intermarriage or socia
equality.-Leslie's Weekly.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-11-02
FUNERAL SERVICES
OF MRS. N. G. MERRY
CONTINUED from page y

Merry. who at that time made ire
wedlock. At that time Mr.. Merry
was working at Nashville, spending a
deal of his time in the livery business.
He finally turned from the livery busl-
ness and became sexton OF the nrst
white Baptist church, which at that
time was occupying the building now
known as the German Lutheran
Church. After the marriage, MRS.
Merry became active in church work,
as her membership. like that OF her
husband, was in the First white Bap-
fist Church After the ordination OIL
her husband to the ministry, she soon
became a leader in the missionary
work of the church, and 1t was at ner
home that the first money was col
lected for the purpose of buying the
property and building OF what is now
known as the Spruce Street Baptist
Church
Mrs. Merry is regarded as having
perhaps the largest host of friends or
ANYBODY in the city Mrs. Julia Jones
Of this city, Mrs. Nellie Seay and
several others are the only living ones
in Nashville who remember anything
of her younger days. Her husband
has been dead thirty-five years, and
throughout all the chain Of these
! years she kept him constantly in mem
DRY, and no one could scarcely enter
the home without the conversation
led by Mrs Merry drifting to the work
and accomplishments OF her hsuband
She is survived by two daughters, one
living in Nashville. one in Denver
i Colo. One son and two daughters
having preceded their mother.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-11-02
THOMAS L. STOCKELL AND B. H.
JANUARY WILL TAKE CHARGE
OF THE STAR THEATRE.

Mr.. Thomas l.. Stockell and Mr.. B.
H. January will take over the Star
Theatre, Monday Nov. 5, 1917. Both
of these young men are live wires of
the city and have a vast number of
friends, both are connected with
clubs of the city, they will have a
grand opening of the Theatre Mon
day Nov. 5, 1t is their purpose to run
good clean house and the best of
pictures will be shown each day, The
house has just been repaired for the
winter, with good heating accomoda-
ton, good seats, everything will be
kept in the best of order, good music
all the time, special music. Friday and
Saturday, come and help your own
race grow.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-11-02
RESOLUTIONS OF S. S. BAPTIST
CHURCH CHOIR.

Whereas the omnipotent in his
divine will has seen fit to remove
from our midst and the many cares of
life, Sister Mary A. Merry.
Therefore, We the members of
Spruce Street Choir herewith express
our profound sorrow, for the loss
our church has sustained by her
death.
She was regarded as one of the
pioneer Baptist women of Tennessee.
1t was at her home the first money
was raised to purchas a church
building and from that on she has
ever been ready to lend a hand in
the work for the Master.
She was a faithful. untiring work.
er in the vineyard for Christ. 1t
might well be said, her hope was
built on nothing less than Jesus
blood and Righteousness.
Resolved, that we emulate the
Christian example of our dear, de-
parted sister and bow in humble
submission to Him who doeth all
things for the best.
Resolved further that we most sim
cerely condole with the family in
this the sorest of all Affections and
commend them to Him who doeth all
things we'll.
Servant of God we'll done;
Rest from thy loved employ;
The battle fought, the victory won
Enter thy Masters joy.
Resolved that copy of these reso
buttons be sent to the family and t.
the local paper for publication.
Nellie E. Gray, Pres
Josie E. Henderson, Sec.