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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
F. 4. H0YT APPOINTED
TREASURER Of STATE
APPOINTMENT IS MADE BY GOV.
ERNOR w. L. HARDING FIRST
OF WEEK.
SUCCEEDS LATE W. c. BROWN
Served as State Senator From Della
Buchanan District in Thirty.
third and Fourth Assemblies.

Senator E. H. Hoyt of this city has
been appointed state treasurer to sue
ceed w. c. Brown, deceased Mr..
Hoyt's appointment was made on Mon
day and upon filing his bond he as
sumed the duties of the office.
Mr.. Hoyt, the new state treasurer,
served in the thirty-third and thirty
fourth general assemblies as senator
s from the Delaware-Buchanan district
serving his district in highly cred
table manner.
Mr.. Hoyt was born in Manchester,
October 9th, 1871, and has always
been resident of either Delaware or
Buchanan county. Mr.. Hoyt was edu-
Gated in the Manchester schools, Grin
nell College and Upper Iowa Univer-
sity, graduating from the latter insti-
tuition in 1891. For number Of years
he was engaged in banking at Lamont,
where he organized the Lamont Saw
ings bank, of which he was president
for number of years. During the past
few years he has been actively as
sociated with the First National Bank
of Manchester, being one of the vice
presidents of the bank at the present
time.
Mr.. Hoyt has been a worker in tho
republican party, and his appointment
to the treasureship is a fitting rec
ognition for effective service to his
state and the party.
Friends of Senator Hoyt over the
state, and particularly Delaware IAN
ty,- learn of his appointment with
much pleasure.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
DONALD KIldPORT.

Donald, the six year old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Kimport, died at the
home of his parents, in Park Ridge,
following an attack of scarlet fever.
The remains of the child were taken
to Sycamore, Illinois, where interment
was made. Donald was an unusually
bright and active child, was favorite
among his little playmates. His death
is grevious blow to the parents who
idolized the child.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
COMMERCIAL CLUB SECRETARY
ON THE JOB.

Homer Phenicie, who was elected
secretary of the Manchester Com
mercial club, at a recent meeting, ar
rived in Manchester last week, and
is now familiarizing himself with the
work of his office. Mr.. Phenicie has
disposed part of his business in IL
linois, and will devote his entire time
to the work of the Commercial club.
AS soon as he can find a suitable resi-
dence, Mrs. Phenicie will join him
here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
EXTRACTS FROM LETTERS OF
SORGHUM SYRUP MAKERS.

The following extracts from letters
Of sorghum makers in Illinois and
South Dakota, will prove of interest
to readers of the Democrat, now that
the question of growing sorghum cane
by many farmers of Delaware county
is being considered:
Illinois.
"The best cane I have grown is
Cuban cane, later than Amber and ear
lier~than Late Orange. 1t has pro-
duced from $50 to ITS gallons of sirup
and from 80 to 40 bushels of seed to
the acre. 1t has made fine sirup.
Early in the season we cut twenty
four hours before grinding, to wilt the
leaves; use binder harvester, bind
ing in small bundles. The bundles
are topped as they lie upon the ground
leaving the piles of seed to be gathered
later. The cane is hauled on low wag-
ons with fiat frames. A stout rope is
doubled, both ends tied to the hind
axle; the doubled rope goes under the
cane to the front end, then back over
the load, the two ropes being from 2
to 8 feet apart. When at the mill the
team is hitched to the upper ropes,
which pulls the load off better than
lie in the field until cured and are
can be done by hand. The seed tops
thrashed by machine. There is about
as much money in the seed as in the
sirup.-W. O. DENNY.
1--WE planted little cane before May
Is; clear all trash off the land, plow
drop 80 to 80 seeds to the rod Of row,
harrow both ways after planting, cul-
tivate with "eagle claws" and cut the
cane with corn harvester. We do
not strip cane, but cut one or two days
before rolling. ~
I'VE use lime and clay, settle, and
filter before pumping juice to defec-
ators, where it stands an hour or
more. We use clay in hot defeated
juice with very good results. We will
continue right along this line the COM
ing season. We make so to 70 gallons
of sirup an hour.-.L w. CUSHMAN
SIRUP COMPANY" ~
South Dakota.
II fall pillow stubble ground early;
in the spring disk and then harrow.
plant one-third of my crops as the
land is in good condition, 1st to 10th
of May another third ten days later,
the rest the last of May, so the whole
crop will not need working and will
not mature at once. I plant 6 to 8
seeds in hills every % inches, an inch
deep; above five days after 60 over
with smoothing harrow. I have
planted Early Amber for twenty years
hoe and thin it to 5 and plants and
use surface cultivator. I use a
Stubbs pan, and make 5000 to 1000
gallons of sirup year. I make about
25O gallons of sirup and raise about
80 bushels of seed per acre.-O. l..
FENNELL."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
BUYERS OF COAL BEING FLEECED
Public Warned--Federal Trade Body
To Expose Gamblers In Commodity.
(Chicago Tribune)

|
Washington, D. C.-Retail prices of
coal generally obtaining are unwar-
ranted the federal trade commission
ruled recently in report to congress
wherein it counseled the public not
to indulge in buying panic"
The consumer should buy as in past
years, not to try to board four months
supply in single month, the commits
sion said 3.. 81. '
Moreover it announced that it in
tends to expose any dealer or spec
ulator who tries to stampede the pub
lie into abnormal buying or who tries
to justify high prices, especially as
there is coal for all and the output
will be increased.
Discount Should Apply.
The board held that there Is no just
ification to pass on the consumer any
greater increases than the pay raises
granted to miners. Further, it said
that the usual summer discount ought
to apply.
IF the public is again so deceived
as to indulge in a scramble for coal
such as occurred last winter favor
able output situation now existing
may be nullified.
"If purchases are made as usual
there will be no disturbance and small
chance for spectators to fleece the
public"
Small Increase in Cost.
The wage increase agreed upon
April 26, the commission states, will
involve an increased cost of produc-
tion of from "a to 80 cents per ton.
"But there is no justification for a
larger increase to be passed on to the
consumer" the commission warns.
The coming year, the commission
has been assured by operators and
miners representatives will be one of
unusually large production.
The commission fays as "indefens-
ible and unwarranted" the practice
which caused the coal panic of last
winter. Coal was held in cars by
spectators while shortage of cars was
alleged as a cause of fuel shortage,
the commission found.
Consumer Pays the Toll.
"The commission" the report con-
tinues, "also calls attention to other
activities of spectators in anthracite
coal who perform no useful service in
distribution but who insert themselves
as disturbing factor on the industry
and whose unearned profits are Sc
much greater than those enjoyed by
either miner or operator or honest
dealer 4
"These profits in many instances
more than 100 percent, were paid by
the consumer"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
AN ARRAY OF ATTRACTIVE
PRICES,

On page five of the Democrat ap-
pears the advertisement of E. NJ.
Hughes in which are enumerated a
large list of prices which cannot help
but prove attractive to the ladies. Our
women readers should not overlook
Mr. Hughes advertisement from week
to week for each week there are prices
quoted which mean much to the pur-
chasing public. Mr.. Hughes gives
special attention to mail order busi-
ness. Orders sent to his store in the
morning receive prompt attention.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
ECONONIIZE.

w. C. Gloer, the tailor, offers a
timely suggestion in his advertisement
this week. He tells you how you can
economize. Note the excellent values
in suits you can get at his tailor shop
one door north of the post office.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
MARRIAGE LICENSES

County Clerk o. r. Dunham has is
sued marriage licenses to the follow.
ing persons during the past week:
Donald John Taylor and Anna
Laura Durham.
Charles H. Downs and Pearl Opa
Hansel.
Thomas ]. Pinch and Regina McKin
ney.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
7Denty+Six Programs
At Less Than Sc Each

Inspiring musical programs and great addresses clean en-
tertainment and scientific demonstrations crowded into
one week-eight cents per number if you buy season
tcket-save this detailed progam and study the good
things offered.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16

The weather has been ideal the
past few days and the click OF the
corn planter is heard on all sides.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16

Did anyone ever see the fields in
better condition for corn planting?
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14
PAlN7 NOT A BIT!
LIFT YOUR CORNS
OR CALLUSES OFF
No humbugl Apply few drops
then Just lift them away
with fingers.

This new drug is ap ether compound
discovered by a Cincinnati chemist. It
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14
How to Form a Red Cross Chapter

petitioners, and returned to him. II II
appears that responsible and represen
tative men and women are back of the
movement, he will grant authority tC
organize chapter.
The next step is a meeting of the
group, already organized into a com
mittee on organization, together with 9
Few other of the strongest men ahG
women of the community, but not q
public mass meeting. At this meeting
board Of trustees Of from II to &c
is usually elected, one-third to hole
office one year, ohe-third two years
and one-third three years. This board
then elects central committee of ter
members, the central COMMITTEES
chooses the chapter chairman, and the
chairman with the aid of the centra
committee names the principal com
mittees.
1t has been found best to elect an ex
perienced business man and capable
executive us chairman. In only fcw
instances have women been chosen
The secretary must be familiar with
the work Of keeping records, and car
rying on businesslike correspondence
with men whose every minute is valu
able. The treasurer is usually the
president of strong bank. Chairman
secretary and treasurer are usually e1
officio members of the executive com
mittee.
When the chapter has been fully or
ganiZed, certificate of organization
and election, made out on blanks which
will have been furnished, will be sent
to the division director. If he finds II
regular he will forward it to the Di
rector of Chapters, at Washington, II
will be taken by him before the central
committee, and formal recognition
of the new chapter will be granted
From that moment the chapter is the
official representative of the American
Red Cross in the territory over which
it has jurisdiction.
The name of the chapter Is usually
that of the town in which 1t is formed
The name must be geographical, and
the territory over which the chapter
wishes Jurisdiction must be clearly sci
forth in the petition, and will be as
clearly defined in the authority to or
ganize, and in the formal recognition
by the central committee.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14
STATECAPITOL
NEWS
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
COLORADO REGISTERS ss,o3s.
official Figures Sent to War Depart
ment by Provost Marshal Evans.


Denver.-Colorados total registra-
9Th, was S3,03S. or S.3 per cent of the
states total population. proportion
that exceeds the percentages of sew
eral Eastern states.
Provost Marshal John Evans sent to
the War Department at Washington the
six chief summarization totals for the
state wanted Immediately by the de-
partment. His message was sent up
on receipt of the last county total, San
Miguel's.
These totals We're: Whites who
clained exemption or whose occupa-
tions or dependents indicated they
may be subject to exemption, 44,101;
total Of whites, 72,70S; negroes who
claimed exemption or whose occupa-
tions or dependents indicated they
may be subject to exemption, $40; to-
tai Of negroes, 931; aliens other than
enemies, 9,027; alien enemies. 372.
The totals of the whites and negroes
show that altogether there are 1881
registered Colorado men who either
claim exemption or may be subject to
1t because of occupations and depend
ents, that there are 1859 whites and
negroes registered altogether and that
therefore there are 2S,76S men, both
whites and negroes, who do not claim
exemption and are not liable to ex-
emption.
The number of Colorado men be-
tween the ages of 81 and 80 years, in
elusive, who are not liable to exemp.
tion is sufficient, therefore, to pro-
vide Colorado's quota for national
army of 100000 men and is almos,
sufficient for the states quota for an
army of 100000 soldiers.
Registration by Counties.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

Here is dress that makes itself in
stantly liked, with simplicity and style
the paramount features In its make
up, and much originality in its design.
to proclaim 1t distinguished. 1t is
made Of tussah silk, but can be sue
cessfully copied in the heavier cotton
fabrics for summer, without losing any
of its good points. But IL you copy It.,
be faithful to the original, for one can
not imagine departure from 1t that
would not mar the copy.
The dress as shown Is in oyster
white, with figures on the belt and
pockets In blue and black-the disks
In blue and the bars in black. 1t Is
made with straight skirt, having n
three-inch hem at the bottom and full
ness gathered In at the waistl.ne and
arranged In panel ut the back and
front. The skirt is set on to muslin
underbodice, which is sleeveless and
finished at the neck with folds Of
white georgette crepe. The wide Cir
lie fastens with snap fasteners, Mt the
eft side. The square pockets IRE set
N at each side and finished with fiat
sesrl buttons Y.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

Just as the family Is the group on
which all modern civilization is based,
and of which counties, states and ma
tions are formed, SO the chapter is the
unit on which is based the great work
OF the American Red Cross. The aim
of this article is to tell, as clearly and
briefly as may be, the best way to form
a chapter.
small group of persons-three or
four or half dozen, or even ten
should hold an informal meeting and
reach mutual understanding of what
is to be done. They must understand
sewing society, nor physicians club,
nor nurses organization, nor a pO-
litical or religious group of any kind.
1t Is union Of the brightest and
strongest men and women of any COM
munity, formed to prepare for the al
deviation Of human misery.
This being true, those who form the
chapter must be men and women who
command the respect of the commu-
nifty. 1t has been found well to have
In this group representative Of the
local chamber of commerce or what
ever business organization the commu-
nifty affords. Physicians, lawyers,
clergymen, educators, bankers, busi-
ness men-whOever are leaders In the
daily life of the community-make
good material for Red Cross work.
Politics and creed are never consid-
cred ut all.
1t is preferred that each county have
chapter usually located at the coun-
ty seat, but there is no hard and fast
rule. In any case, those who wish to
form chapter should agree on a
course, form themselves into an or
ganization committee, choose a chair
man and secretary, and write to the
Division Director of the Red Cross for
permission to organize chapter. In
the letter asking this permission, a
brief account should be given of each
of those in the movement, for the di-
rector invariably makes inquiry, be-
fore granting permission, to make sure
that the chapter will be in capable and
trustworthy hands.
The division director will send n
blank form petition, which is to be
filled out with the names, addresses
and other items concerning each of the
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14
Wide Difference In Potato Prices.

Colorado potatoes are selling in Chi
cago at $2.S5 per hundred pounds.
They are selling in Denver at So 80
per hundred pounds. How Chicago
dealers can pay the freight on pota.
toes and sell them at that price is be,
ing made the subject of an investiga-
ton by James r, holland, secretary OF
state. The question Of high flour and
potato prices, in Denver was taken up
by the federal authorities. They will
use Mr.. Noland's findings in their in.
vestigation work.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

long maturing and when the preprr.
ations were perfected the premier wns
acquainted with the exact hour 1t was
intended to open it. Accordingly, on
retiring last night Mr.. Lloyd George
gave orders to be called ut three.
The premier and other members Of
his household clearly heard the tire
mendous detonations, as also did per.
sons ut the premiere official residence
In London. who supposed they were
the sounds of heavy guns until Inter
they learned that they came from the
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14
GAy &zzaA
u II
Dots and Dashes.

When your frock or your blouse is
In need Of a little decorative huffery
take some ordinary yarn or floss and
do all the hens and things In dots and
dashes. You may appear somewhat
like Characterization of the Morse
code, but you will be pre-eminently In
the front rank of the soldier Of fashion.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

The bodice is. made in the effect Of
a short jacket, with tabs at the back
and front, finished about the edges
with three rows of machine stitching.
The tabs make n place for fiat pearl
buttons In all their modest glory, and
they appear again in rows of four at
the front of the bodice. The sleeves
are finished on the outside seam with
five buttons. beginning at the wrist.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14
PREMIER HEARS GUNS ROAR
From His Residence In England, 14o
Miles Away, British Statesman
Listens to Battles Opening.

London, June 1.-THE tremendous
explosions that opened the British at
tack on Wytschaete bend were heard
by David Lloyd George, the British
premier. who was staying for the night
at his residence, Walton Heath. 140
miles away.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14
Save Those Eve Lambs.

Save Those Eve Lambs.
Save every eve lamb possible for
breeding is the urgent message the
Department of Agriculture is sending
to sheep owners Market for slaugh.
ter only those being absolutely worth.
less for breeding stock.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14
Proper.

Kidd-They say Venice has canals
instead Of streets. What do you sup
pose the Salvation Army does for cor
ners?
Kidder-Guess they have to use the
navy department over there.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14
He Is,

He Is.
Editor-Was the meeting of the
Poets club unanimous?
Reporter-Yes, the rs seemed to
have II.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

The elder Dumas, in one phenomenal
year, actually turned out volumes Ut
the rate Of one week.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14

Smile on wash day. That's when you use
Red Cross Bag Blue. Clothes whittier than
snow. All grocers. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1917-06-14
His knowledge Of the Man.

"What sort of a man Is GreenT
'Flne. The best ever"
"Is he trustworthy?"
Every"
"Would you lend money to him?"
"As to that can't say. I've never
lent him any. I've only borrowed from
him."
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-02

DR.. Thomas Greer returned
Monday to his home in Ed
gerton, Kansas, after a visit here
with Mrs. w. T. Bell.
Miss Ruth Howe returned
Monday from a visit in Odessa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harve Dierking
returned Monday from a visit in
Sweet Springs.
Mrs. Fred Minch went to
Richmond Sunday morning to
visit her sister, Mrs. James Jay.
Miss Maria Wood went to
Kansas City yesterday to spend
the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bailey Homes
ley went to Higginsville yester-
day where they will make
their future home.
Capt. and Mrs. R. X. Latham
went to Kansas City yesterday
to attend the Educational
Convention which is being held
at Convention Hall.
Mrs. Ferd t. Bates and
daughter, Miss Maud, went to
Oak Grove yesterday for a visit.
Mrs. A. w. Clemens and Miss
Alma Ashurst went to Kansas
City yesterday to spend the
day.
William Morrison went to Kan
sas City yesterday to bring
back a Tin Lizzie.
Mrs. B. c. Comstock of Kan
sas City arrived Friday for a
visit here with Mr.. and Mrs. w.
H. Chiles.
Mrs. w. R. Eckle went to Ne
vada, Mo, Friday for a visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-02
Never Again.

The pretty girl of the party
was bantering the genial bache-
lor on his reasons for remain
ing single.
"No-oo, l never was exactly
disappointed in love" he medita-
ted. II was more what you
might call discouraged. You
see, when | was very young l
became very much enarmoured
of a young lady of my acquain-
lance; | was MORALLY afraid to
tell her my feelings, but at last
| screwed up my courage to the
proposing point. l said, Let's
get married.
"And she said, Good Lord!
Who'd have usp Eek.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-02
Sitting a Cry for Help.

A beautiful feature of the u
boat warfare was illustrated
when the Manitoba was torpedo
ed.
1t was an hour or so after
midnight when an explosion UNI
der the ship brought news of
the presence of a submarine in
the neighborhood. The Manitoba
sank but slowly and all those on
board except the Captain and
one or two others were soon
in the boats. He remained be-
hind and presently began to
send out a call of distress by
wireless telegraph, but as soon
as the message was started the
U-boat opened with her guns
and fired about so shots. The
effect was to silence, as far as
possible, the call for help which
was being sent on behalf of the
passengers and crew of a ship
was sinking far out at sea.
There was a time when none
but pirates fought their battles
with so little mercy.-Ex.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-02

Mrs. Fannie Nance and neph-
ew, Gilbert Nance, went to Hig-
ginsville Saturday for a visit.
Miss Blanche Hix, who has
been here on an extended visit
with friends, left Saturday
for her home in Detroit, Mich.
Misses Clara and Carrie
Green went to Jefferson City
Saturday for a visit with their
brother, Ewing Green.
Mrs. L. w. Clemmons return
ed Saturday to her home in
Trenton, after a visit here with
Mrs. j. H. Batson.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-02
Night School.

Every Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday evening a night
school is conducted at the High
School building. 1t has been
running for eight weeks, and
those who have attended regular
have made steady advancement.
Anyone can enroll at any
time. Glasses in Arithmetic,
Grammar, Spelling, and Pen
manship are organized. This is
an opportunity for self improve
ment that should not be over
looked.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-02

The bill to pension the blind
has been ordered engrossed.
Under its provision those found
to be entitled to this pension will
receive SIS a month, provided
the state has the money for an
appropriation.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-02

Daniel Ruebel has bought a
half interest in the Ben Steele
barber shop, 800 Main st. He
and Mr.. Steele are prepared to
give the best of service in the
tonsorial line, and invite their
friends to give them a share of
thelr patronage. Adv.
2-2-1mo.