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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30
Roland Middleton is the CUES

Roland Middleton is the guest
of his brother, Mr.. Hugh Mid
dleton, this week. Mr. Middleton
formerly resided in Delaware coun-
ty, but has been living in Kansas
for some years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Middleton,
who had been spending the past win
ter in California and Mississippi, re-
turned to their home last week. They
stopped at Minneapolis, Kansas, en-
route home to visit with relatives.
Mrs. John Heath entertained at
shower on last Wednesday evening
in honor of Miss Edith Sheppard a
bride of this week. Twelve girl
friends of Miss Sheppard were pres
ent and she received many useful
gifts.
Miss Lora Lee of Eddyville. Ia,
will visit her friend and former pas
tor, Mrs. Nella B. Naly, over Sunday.
Miss Lee, who is preparing herself
for a foreign missionary, will give
an address at the United Brethren
church Sunday morning.
The Willing Workers club of the
Congregational Sunday school will
conduct candy and pop corn sale at
Philips drug store on Saturday,
June End, from 9 A. M. until P. M.
The proceeds are to be used for the
benefit Of the new Congregational
church building.
County Attorney NJ J. Yoran is
some fisherman. In company with
number of local fishermen Mr.. Yoran
went to Coggon last Thursday to try
his luck, and before he had been at
the game long a 14-pound pickerel
took hold of one end of the line,
and the battle was on. Mr.. Yoran
landed the fish, which resembled a
small whale.
Forest L. Crosier, formerly in
the employ of the immigration
Agents office of the Illinois Central
railroad company, but who has been
living in Los Angeles. California, for
several years, is looking about among
his many old time friends in Man.
chester. Mr.. Croser may decide to
leave the west and locate in the
central west if a good opening pre-
sents itself.
The frost last week did more
damage to corn and potatoes than
was at first believed. Many fields
where the corn was up are sorry
looking sight since the frost, and
may have to be replanted. 1t is
hard to estimate the extent of the
damage done to small fruit, such as
apples and plums. although it is
feared that considerable damage re-
suited from the late frosts.
Mrs L. G. Wells and her daugh-
ter, Miss Mertie Wells, were in Du-
buque last Friday to consult an eye
specialist with regard to the condition
of Mrs. Wells eyes. The Democrat
regrets to learn that Mrs. Wells eyes
are not improving as II was hoped
for. and that she may have to submit
to an operation in order to correct
the serious difficulty which has hand
icapped her for. nearly year.
IL. G. Preussner and o. o. Smith
captured eight cub wolves near the
Powers farm southeast of Manches-
ter last THURSDAY, and brought them
to this city. The mother = wolf was
killed the day before the cubs were
detected. Farmers along Spring
Branch complain of having lost little
pigs in large numbers. stating that
the wolves are getting numerous, and
that they venture close to farm build
ings and carry off the little pOrkers. |
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30
GREELEY.

There will be dance at Farwells
opera house Wednesday, May 80. The
famous Oak Grove band will furnish
the music.
Married, at the home OF the brides
parents in Edgewood, Wednesday,
May %, Miss Esther PECK and Mr..
Charles Thomas of this place. The
marriage was performed by the Ger
man minister of Strawberry Point.
at high noon. Only the immediate
relatives of the bride and groom be-
ing present. A SYMPTOMS wedding
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Of THE PAST WEEK
WHAT MANCHESTER PEOPLE
ARE DOING AT HOME AND
ABROAD.
REVIEW AND FORECAST OF WEEK
Items of Personal and General
Nature Picked Up About
the City.

Thomas McKeag was a business
visitor in Waterloo last Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Frentress are
the parents of daughter, born last
week..
Mrs. M. J. Britt visited her sister,
Mrs. Byrnes, in Cedar Rapids last
week.
: Mrs. B. Miller of East Union st.
has been seriously i'll for several
weeks,
Councilman H. C. Smith was a
business visitor in Cedar Rapids on
Friday.
Mrs. w. H. Lafferty and Miss
Nell Armistead spent Thursday in
Dubuque.
John Carradus was guest of rel
atives and friends in Dubuque last
Thursday.
Mrs. Otto Haug is visiting her
daughter, Miss Viola Haug, at DAY.
export this week.
DR.. A. M. Billingsley of Mt. Ver-
non, was a guest of friends in Man
chester last Wednesday,.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. King Of
Chicago, are here for "a few days
visit with friends and relatives.
Mrs E. T. Afford of Waterloo, was
the guest of her mother, Mrs. NJ. H.
Williston, on Saturday Of last week.
Clarence Klaus, assistant post
master in the Manchester postoffice,
is again at his post of duty, after a
short vacation.
"A. r. Leroy returned home Sat-
urday morning from business trip
which took him to New York City
and other points in the east.
Miss Dorothy Keyes,' who has
been teaching in the public schools
OF Sutherland, Iowa. has been elect
ed assistant principal for the ensu-
ing year, at neat increase in salary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30
FOOD EXPERT TO
INSTRUCT Wives
Conservation Of Food Supply
Is Of Vital Importance
Sarah TYSON RoRER

Women, be sure and take your note
books with you when you attend the
lecture by Sarah Tyson Rorer on the
second afternoon of Chautauqua.
|. Nothing could be more timely or
practical than this lecture on Home
Problems" The food situation makes
it absolutely imperative that we con-
serve our food supply as much as pos
sible. Mrs. Rorer comes to Chau-
tauqua as home economic expert
She has made life study Of the chem
istry Of foods and is able to tell the
housewife what foods contain the most
cell-puilding qualities and what pro-
portion OF life-giving properties are
contained In the various substitutes
for meat.
SAVED HER OWN LIFE
Mrs Ro-er Is living demonstration
of her lectures and writings. Several
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-30
Daily Thouoht.

The best part of our knowledge is
that which teaches US where knowl-
edge leaves off and ignorance begins.
oliver Wendell Holmes. .
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-30
Women Must Make
Study of Clothes

swer Is in the negative, don't let any
one persuade you to buy 1t.
When the ships that dodge the man
made sharks Of the sea bring to us
these cases Of silks, ~brocades, metals,
embroideries and velvets fashioned
for the American woman, we will see
that these clothes are the heirs to all
the ages. China will dominate some
bits Of costumery, the influence Of
Napoleon will be there, the Russian
Cossacks who threw themselves before
the %retreating Eleventh army In Ga
licia will be another motive for GER
tain cut and color, and the recent ex-
hibition of French clothes in Madrid
Is reflected In the things that were
brought out Of Spain.
Not only will different countries be
represented in the medley of costum-
cry that Is coming to us, but various
epochs in the history of places, espe-
cially of France-the First Empire,
the Consulate, the swirling and trans
parent draperies made famous by
Nine. Tallien, the Queen of Shreds
and Patches, as she was nicknamed,
the biblike panels Of embroidery worn
by the queen of Roumania when she
arrayed herself in the native cos
tunes.
The polonaise will be revived from
that day when the predecessor Of Rose
Berttin, who gowned Marie Antoi-
nette, made fashionable the striking
garment worn by the Polish princess,
Marie, whom Louis XIV made queen Of
France. Those Chinese wraps and
sleeves and tassels worn by the noble
men who represented Pekin as the
first embassy sent from China to
France are recalled into the new fash
ions because China is with France and
Is fighting, as she fought, to be q re-
public.
Rakish Continental Hat.
The green coque feathers Haunting
from new hats have been borrowed
from the hats of the sharpshooters,
the b~ersaglieri Of Italy, because the
fighters of the Vosges and the Alpine
passes have q comradeship. The rak-
ish continental hat was included in
the fashions because the land Of that
George Washington whom General La
fayette came to assist is spreading her
soldiers over the pleasant valleys Of
the sister republic and sending her
huge guns to protect the Road of La
dies as all gentlemen, good and true,
should do.
The p%inched-in crown end the roll
licking brim have been included in the
most fashionable hats because these
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-30

whats wrong with him7' Blazo de
manded.
II don't know. He's queer--he's or
his bean. I've had a hard time with
him."
Paloma was In the carriage at Dawes
side now, and calling his name; but
Law, it seemed, was scarcely con
scious. He had slumped together; his
face was vacant. his eyes dull. He was
mutterlng to himself a queer, dellrious
tumble OF words.
ooh, dadi He's sick-sick,- Paloma
sobbed. "Dave, don't you know usf
You're home, Dave. Everything b-
all right now"
"Why, you'd hardly recognize the
boy |" Blaze exclaimed; then he added
his appeal to his daughters. But they
could not arouse the sick man from
his coma.
"He asked me to take him to Las
Palmas," Strange explained. Looks
to me like a sunstroke."
Paloma turned an ~agonized face to
her father. Get a doctor, quick" she
implored; "he frightens me-"
But Mrs. Strange had followed, and
now she spoke up in q matter-of-fact
tone: "Doctor nothing" she said. ~
know more than all the doctors. Pa
Iona, you go into the house and get o
bed ready for him, and you men lug
him In. Come, now, on the run, all of
you! I'll show you what to do" She
took instant charge Of the situation,
and when Dave refused to leave the
carriage and began to fight off his
friends, Cabling wildly, 1t was she
who quieted him. Elbowing Blaze and
her husband out Of the way, she loosed
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-30
CHAPTER xvI-c0ntInued.

"But FIRST, waltz" exclaimed the
horse-breaker. II bring you something
Of value, too" Desiring to render ia
vor for favor, and to show that he was
fully deserving OF the generals gene
rosIty, Jose removed from inside the
swaziland Of his hat a sealed, stamped
letter. which he handed to his en-
ployer. Yesterday I carried the mail
to town, but as / rode away from Las
Palmas the sonora handed me this.
with a silver dollar for myself. Look !
It is written to the man we both hate"
Longorio took the letter, read the In
scription, and then opened the enve-
Iope. Jose looked on with pleasure
while he spelled out the contents.
When the general had flushed read
ing, he exclaimed: "Hol A miracle |
Now I know all that / wish to know"
"Then I did well to steal the letter,
eh7"
"Diabloi Yesi That brute of a hus-
band makes my angels life ~unbearable,
and she fees to La Feria to be rid of
him. Goodl II Cts In with my plans.
She will be surprised to see me there.
Then. when the wal comes, and all is
chaos-then what2 I'll warrant i can
make her forget certain things and GER
tain people" Longorio nodded with
satisfaction. "You did very well, JOSE"
The latter leaned forward. his eyes
bright. "That lady Is rich. A fine
prize. truly. She would bring a huge
ransom"
This remark brought a smile to Ion
gorfo's face. "My dear friend, you do
not In the least understand" he said.
"Ransoml What an ideal" He lost
himself In meditation. then, rousing,
spoke brlslly "Llstenl In two, three
days your sonora will leave Las Pal
mas. When she is gone you will per-
form your work, like, the brave man i
know you to be. You will relieve her
of her husband"
Jose hesitated, and the smile van
ished from his face. "Senor Ed is not
a bad a He likes me; he" Lon
gorio's gaze altered aud Jose fell silent.
"Comei You are not losing heart,
ehf Have ! not promised to make you
n rich man? Well, the time has ar
rived" Seeing that Jose still mani
Tested no eagerness, the general went
On In a different tone: do not think
that you can withdraw from our little
arrangement. oh, moi Do you remem'
Der a promise / made to you when you
came to me in Romerof I said that II
you played me false / would bury you
20 the neck in an ant-hlll and fill your
mouth with honey. l keep my prom
ises."
Jose's struggle vas brief; he prompt
~ resigned himself TO the inevitable
With every evidence of sincerity he as,
sured LongorIo of his loyalty, and de.
MED the least intention Of betrayine
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-30

One OI tue new Autunn GutC8 w
green velour with ~turned-up hem on
coat and wide sirdle forming sash In
front.
soldiers have been smiled at and, some
say, kissed by the midlnettes al they
strolled the ~boulevards at moor hour.
Why try to outline the conglomeration
of episodes that are reflected in these
autumn clothes that we will soon be
asked to buy and mold TO nj indi-
viduality? France has put the pass
ing panorama OF the planet into cos
tumery. If we adopt it all, we shall
look like a procession Of the ages
staged by some Gargantuan stage d.
rector. 1t Is u part In this process
sion that Is Of vital Importance. 1t is
necessary that each woman should
face the situation with some knowl-
edge, much discernment and an incli-
nation to express herself.
Copyright. 1917. by the Mcclure ewspa-
per Syndicate.)
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-30

New York.-An English paper has
recently published al article dealing
with the attempt and failure Of Ameri-
ian women and designers to be indie
pendent Of Paris and congratulates is
on our good sense, as 1t were, in re-
turning to the r.
In truth, there was not a serious or
concerted attempt to be independent
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-30
An AIi.season Eroek.

Georgette and chiffon are now con-
sidered suitable for winter wear upon
many occasions, and are sheer and
cool enough for veal In dog days. The
various silk crepes are also capable OF
ail-the-year-round service and by COM
Dining georgette or chiffon with silk
one has another a~ll-seasons frock.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-30

"I'm Going to Pack His Head in it,
the young mans frenz,cd Gluten from
the carriage and, holding his hands In
hers, talked to him in such q way that
he gradually relaxed. 1t was she who
helped him out and then supported him
into the house. 1t was she who got
him upstairs and into bed, and 1t was
she who finally stilled his babble.
"The poor man is burning up with a
fever" she told the others, "and fevers
ans my long suit. Get me some towels
and a lot of Ice"
Blaze, who had watched the snake
charmer's deft ministrations with
mingled amazement and suspicion, in
quired: "What are you going to do
with ice? Ice amt medicine"
"Tm going to pack his head In It"
Blaze was Mortified. "Do you want
to freeze his brainT"
Mrs. Strange turned on him angrily.
"You get out of my way and mind your
own business. Freeze his brain = "
With a sniff of indignation she pushed
past the tnterloper.
But Blaze was waiting for her when
she returned q few moments later with
bowls and bottles and various RENE
dies which she had Communicated. He
summoned sufficient courage to block
her way and inquire.
"What you got there, now, ma'amr'
Mrs. Strange glared at him balefully.
With an effort at patience she In
quired: "Sayl What ails you, any.
how?"
Jones swallowed hard. Understand
he's a friend Of mine. No magic goes"
"Magic?"
"No-cockroaches or snakes tongues
Or"
Mrs. Strange fingered a heavy china
bowl as IL tempted to bounce 1t from
Blaze's head. Then, not deigning Il
argue, she whisked past him and into
the sickroom. 1t was evident from hel
expression that she considered thu
master of the house q harmless but
offensive old busybody.
For some time longer Blaze hung
about the sickroom; then, his presence
being completely ignored, he riske,
further antagonism by teiephoning fo
~Jonesville's leading doctor. Not find
ing the physician ut home, he sneeket
out to the barn and. taking Paloma'
car, drove away In search Of him. /
was fully two hours later when he re
turned to discover that Dave was sleep
Ing quietly.
Dave slept for twenty hours, an,
even when he awoke 1t was not to
clear appreciation of his surroundings
At first he was relieved to find tina
the splitting pain In his head was gone
but imagined himself to be stu IN tn
~maddening local train from Browns
Vile. by and by he recognized Pale
ma and Mrs. Strange. and tried 10 tall
to them, but the connection between
brain and tongue was Imperfect. an
he made a bad business OF converse
tion. 1t seemed queer that he shout
be In bed at the Joneses'. When he haI
recovered from his surprise he turne'
his head and saw Mrs. Strange alum
bering In q chair beside his bed; fron
her uncomfortable position ana evi
dent fatigue ne judged that she mus
have kept a long and faithful W
over him.
co IN cesrrDsUMrs
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-30

mis- generals confidence. After all, the
Igringos were enemies. and there was
mo- one OF them who did not merit de-
Mtruction.
Pleased with these sentiments, and
keeling sufficiently assured that Jose
pwas now really In the proper frame Of
mfnd to suit his purpose. Longorio
took the winding trail back toward
Igangre de Cristo.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-14
Z TERS TO
TIE Editors
PosTEas ON COURT HOUSE
~ LAWN.

IL IH| N
Fairmcnt, Dec. 13.-LEditor. Tho
West virginianl-Two Of three days
ago there appeared on the Court
House lawn two large and gaudy pos.
sers heralding an approaching theatri.
raj attraction. For some time a hui.
+ tetin board has been stationed IN this
space, serving as medium Of publ.
4 city for things of a purely civic, pa
etriohc or religious character. Although
the appearance OF the lawn is hardly
improved by the presence OF this
'scommunity bulletin board" the justi.
dcation for its being there can be
found in the fact that II aids in Great.
Ing interest IN things making for the
general good-things. which, unfortu-
nntely often suffer from lack of
enough publicity. Justification for the
brazen presence Of large display
boards whose presence on the stree.
has been forbidden by a city ordin
ance. should, however, be much har.
der to find. The lawn about the
court house, necessary to the settins
Off Of that really good looking struc.
ttire, would be one of the things pro-
tected against thoughtlessly permitted
sdisigurements. granted frequently by
persons who do not realize the mis-
chieyous precedents they are estab.
fishing, or whose PERCEPTION OF the
artistic is sadly distorted. Let US be
spared having our court house lawn
cluttered and tawdry looking.
CONCERNED.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-14
Physician Advises
Fairmont PEOPLE

"My wife suffered for years with
stomach trouble which did not yield
to any treatment. She took a dose of
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy last Sat.
urday with wonderful results. /
have practiced medicine for 20 years
and have never seen anything like it
before. have recommended Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy to several that 1
know need this treatment. 1t Is a
harmless preparation that removes
the catarrhal mucous from the intes-
final tract and allays the inflamma.
ton which cause practically all stom.
ach, liver and intestinal ailments, in
GLIDING appendicitis. One dose Will
convince or money refunded. Cranes
Drug Store. Holt Drug Co., Prescrip-
ton Pharmacy. in Warrington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-14
RHEUMATISM is A
WEATHER PROPHET
More Prevalent Than for Many Years
Sudden Changes Of Temper.
ature An immediate Cause.

When rheumatism fasterns on an In.
dividual, he generally knows what the
trouble is. The inflammation, sore.
ness. pain, swelling joints and back.
ache. with loss Of appetite, plainly
indicate rheumatism. Physicians DIFF.
fer as to the disease but all agree that
rheumatism is caused by poison get
ting into the system. Cold and mois-
ture. with sudden changes OF temper.
ature, cause aggravated attacks and
intense suffering. The first twinge of
pain Of stiffness Of muscles demands
quick action.
Don't suffer1a minute: get from
Mountain City Drug Company or any
druggist bottle Of Rheuma. It's
great specialists prescription which
gives relief in all forms Of rheuma-
tism. It bring swollen joints down to
normal, reduces the pain, and restores
the whole system without the least
injury to the heart. This two weeks
treatment is inexpensive and your
money will be returned If you do not
get the joyful relief anticipated.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-14
DOLLAR CHRISTMAS FUND

NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-Editor, The
West Virginian-Many thousands or
destitute children in Belgium are
again looking to the Dollar Christmas
Fund to shed ray of sunshine upon
their lives this year. They were not
4 disappointed last year. nor the year
before and with united effort we
hope they will not be disappointed
In 1917. Our desire is to cable the
entire proceeds to Brussels on Chris
tmas Eve and arrangements are al.
ready in hand whereby approved char.
tiles and agencies. acting under the
!; auspices and control Of the Commis.
sion for Relief in Belgium, will un.
dertake the purchase Of extra food in
Belgium for distribution on Christmas
Day.
The response to date has not been
quite SO gratifying as n previous
years and at the time Of writing
there Is q preparedness we open
our hearts and loosen our purse
strings-that the British contribution
will beat the American contribution
I Tor the first time since the war start.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-14
TRIALS OF A oATHEaER IN A
WINDOW GLASS FACTORY.

WIN0oW GLASS FACTORY.
Getting the tank too hot.
Stones IN the glass.
Gathering boy gathers too close the
ring.
Swivel breaks IN the tub. s
Burning the left hand. -:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-14
ID. There is however still time

ed. There is however still time to
make good and 1 write to you there.
fore to urge that everybody who has
a dollar to spare may give 1t to his
good cause and that everyone who
has given before may give again. Any
donation sent to Henry Clews, care
Of Henry Clews and Co. Bankers,
Broad street New York will be CRATE
fully acknowledged The. same re-
preventative and responsible commit
tee which backed the first annual ap.
peal Of the Dollar Fund four years ago
is with US again this year. In the
name Of the poorest Of the poor in
Belgium-over million destitute
little ones-I beg that your readers
will help our committee to cable to
Brussels special contribution which
we know from previous experience
will be accepted by Belgium as an ex.
preston Of sympathy with great sor.
row from one people to another and
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-14
FLEXIBLE FLYERs.

Every boy wants one. He must
sled ride, and this Is the safest,
easiest steering sled made. Saves
the shoe leather. viii last for
years. Brightly painted and strip
ed. Don't take a chance on dis
appointing the boy-get a Flexible
Flyer today. Made in various sizes.
and priced from 81 to $3.50.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-14

They'd gheng soldiers at the front than
touchdown shiny either
Mother and tolerany
yearo first tackled the stitching
ply itself But
kntters of Alameda California and ell the children public
followed
pioneers mothe
quality
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-14
Evening Chat

When the window glass plants fall.
ed to start up on schedule time be.
cause of the cold weather which
made the gas companies chary with
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-14
tangible proof that Christmas good,
will even in these days OF strife and
bloodshed has not disappeared from
earth.

HENRY cLEWs.
Treasurer, Dollar Christmas Fund
for Destitute Belgium Children,
Broad Street, New York.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-14
Letter List.

The following is a list Of unclaimed
letters remaining in the postoffice at
Fairmont. ". Va. for the week ending