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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-11-28
HOW WE GOT THE
CHRISTMAS TREE

n PRETTY legend about the origin
n of the Christmas tree tells US
that in the beginning of the
ninth century certain st. Winfried
went to preach Christianity to the peo-
pie Of Scandinavia and northern Ger
many. One Christmas eve these peo-
pie were gathered round a huge oak
to offer a human sacrifice, according
to the druid priests, but st. Winfried
hewed down the great tree, and as it
fell there appeared in it's place a tall
young fir. When st. Winfried saw it
he cried to the people that here was
come a new tree, unstained by blood,
which in pointing to the sky showed
them what they We're to worship.
1T is the Christ Child" he said.
Garry it to the castle as your chief,
and in the future, instead of the bloody
rites of the druids, your worship shall
be In your own homes, with ceremo-
MES that speak the message Of peace
and good will to ALL"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-11-28
MAKING MERRY
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
A N interesting method of making
~ Christmas gifts is described in
the Woman's Home Companion.

A N interesting method of making
~ Christmas gifts is described in
the Woman's Home Companion.
The writer says:
"Last year, just before Christmas,
one of my sisters said to me, I want
to give mother some silk for a waist
this year, but I. don't know whether
she would rather have black or laven-
der, and it spoils all the fun asking
"As you see, we were family who
gave one another practical presents.
She and I talked it over, and we hit
upon the cleverest plan. Instead Of
having our gifts before breakfast in
the library, as usual on Christmas
morning, we had little tree about
two feet high on the table, hung and
piled about with tiny packages. Moth
er's waist was cut from fashion
magazine and, with three one-dollar
bills, wrapped in small jewelry box.
Mary's umbrella was made from a
toothpick and dollar bill. Father
gave me tiny dolls muff in pill
box with ten dollar bill inside, and
he gave mother a bright colored rug
cut from magazine, just the size of
ten dollar bill, which was pasted
lightly to the back.
1.-THE whole thing was rolled on q
stick. 1t was great fun, and when
the holiday rush was over We did our
Christmas shopping, and none of the
surprise had been taken away by ask.
ing of questions"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-11-28
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STAR PASTRY.
vTTALNUT OR PECAN COOKIE

TT7ALNUT OR PECAN COOKIES.
w -One-quarter cupful butter,
one-haf cupful sugar, two
eggs, one and one-ha1f cupfuls -four,
one-third cupful milk, one-half tea
spoonful salt, three-quarters cupful
chopped nut meats, one teaspoonful
baking powder. Cream butter and
sugar, add egg yolks beaten very light.
then whites beaten stiff and other in
gradients. Drop by half teaspoonfuls
on buttered tins. Bake in q moderate
oven.
Mahogany Cake.-One and one-half
cupfuls sugar, one-half cupful butter.
two eggs, one-half cupful sour milk,
one teaspoonful soda, one teaspoonful
cinnamon, one-half teaspotnful salt.
one-half cupfu! boiling water. one and
one-half squares chocolate, two cup
fuls pastry flour. Cream the sugar and
butter. add eggs we'll beaten, alternate
ly with the half cupful sour milk, in
which the soda has been dissolved.
Sift salt and cinnamon with dour sew
eral times and add to the above. Last
add the water In which the chocolate
was we'll blended. Bake in Washington
pie tins or in loaf and for another
change In two sheet tins and put to-
gether with white frosting.
Chocolate Nut Observation-Disclosures
tiers cupful sugar, one and one-half
squares chocolate, three tablespoonful
milk, one egg yolk, one-half cupful
chopped nut meats. Melt the chocolate,
add sugar and milk. Cook in double
boiler three minutes, add egg yolk.
well beaten. cook one minute more.
then add nut meats and spread on
cake. This is delicious with or without
nuts.
Fig Roly Pcty.-One breakfast cup
full Of figs, cut small, twelve ounces
-four, one ounce butter, two ounces
sugar, one teaspoontul grated lemon
peel. pinch Of salt, milk to mix. Rub
the shortening into the -four and salt,
add the egg and enough milk to make
q dough that will soil out. Roll to one
quarter inch thickness and spread with
figs, sugar and lemon peel. Shape into
a roly poly. wrap in creased paper and
put into steamer for two and quar-
ter hours. Serve with custard sauce.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-11-28

Shellsburg. The groom is gradu-
ate of Upper Iowa University Of Fay
cite, and has taught since his gradu-
alton and at present is physical direc-
tor of the Y. M. G. A. at Cedar Rapids.
He is young man Of excellent habits
and has a large circle of friends who
wish fer he and his bride happiness
and prosperity. His parents and 9TH
er relatives were in attendance at the
wedding.
Two classes of the M. E. Sunday
school held a masquerade social in
the assembly room Of the church on
Wednesday evening, concluding with
an oyster supper. All present report
a fine time.
Mrs. Mary Virgins will be hostess
to the Young Ladies' society of the
Congregational church at the parson-
age Monday evening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-11-28
HOPKINTON.

Wilfred Heynen made business
trip to Alta Vista last week.
Mrs. Margaret Campbell and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Hooper, left Monday even
ing for Laporte, Indiana to VISIT Mrs.
Robert Hathaway.
H. L. Stoddard has returned from a
two weeks visit with a sister, in
Butte, Montana.
VIII Hull made a business trip to
Cedar Rapids Monday. ..
Mrs Clara Kness and Mrs. L. J. Mar
tin were up from Monticello Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Irish have return
ell from their trip to Minneapolis.
Mrs. C. r. Paterson was a Cedar
Rapids visitor Monday.
Mrs. c. A. Meader and little son of
Elma, Iowa, visited the past week at
the home of Mrs. headers brother,
Walter Doan, and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Keith of Marion
were at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. w.
V. kelth last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs Bert Hoffman of the
New Pullman Hotel of Cedar Rapids
visited Saturday and Sunday with c..
R. Patterson and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Beels, F. E. Will
hanson and N. l.. Landers attended
a Masonic meeting in Des Moines last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Heaton went to
Central City Monday to attend the
Golden Wedding anniversary of Mrs.
Heaton's parents, Mr.. and Mrs Eras-
tus Smith. While there their little
son Leo was so unfortunate as to
break his arm while playing with a
company of children. -.
The Mems class of the Methodist
church enjoyed an oyster supper at
the church last Tuesday evening and
also an address by Rev. c. K. Hudson
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-11-28
Christmas In Little Eyes.

THR1STMAs l. speaking IN little
Under this spell of the autumn
skies; w. 81 #
Secrets are glosoin0 IN hedrts that
knoaD, .. +..
All that It means sohen our secrets
gl0to.
Hearts are beating IN tune to the chime
OF the splendor and spirit of Christmas
time
And 80 In the lone and so IN the street
Christmas Is speaking IN child eyes
ssocet:
All Of Its mystery comes as Of old,
All Of its tinsel of silver and gold,
All Of its magic and naarUe1 of light,
All OF its 1cdtting the long coming night,
When over the housetops Nth jingles
OF cheer
Old Santa ,oiU come 10ith his sleigh
and his deer,
His jolly cheeks glo1oing, his merry
eyes set
40 tSsAt tUNvWS0s W SVVO tUO CVW StCVCT
forget.
Christmas is speaking on cheeks that
are red,
Windows doomed yesterday bright
1oith sled,
A tool boz, lantern, q train and q
b0Ok-
Christmas Is speaking In each childish
look, ..
Telling its story all over again,
For the cheer and the. glory and CON-
tort of men,
For the saoeetening and lifting and
helping OF life
Doom through the dust Of its struggle
and strife. ....
-Folger McKtnsey in Baltimore Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-11-28
COLESBURG.

The annual M. E. church fair will
be held at the basement of the church
Saturday, December Sth. Dinner and
supper will be served as usual, and
there will be on sale articles both use
full and Ornamental. All are invited to
be present and aid the ladies in their
efforts for worthy cause. The ba-
zaar has been literally partonized in
the past and we trust this year will
be no exception to that rule.
]. F. Kuhlman has been in Mime
sofa on business this week.
C. F. Knee was Key City caller
Thursday.
The Ladies' Aid society will hold a
business meeting at the home Of Mrs.
F. A. Grimes Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. w. J. Suckow of Manchester
delivered his address on Prussian Mill
tarism at the Zion, church Sunday
evening. The church was packed to
the doors, and we hope that he may
come this way again, as we did not all
get an opportunity to hear him.
F. @. Brown and the Epworth Male
Quartette gave an entertainment at the
NJ. E. church Friday evening. The
proceeds were for the w. &c. class,
who are thus paying for Liberty
Bond.
Clifford Grimes was at home during
the week on short leave of absence
from Camp Dodge. He expects also
to spend Christmas with home folks.
A number of Colesburg people went
to Farley Thursday to attend the sale
at Mrs. John Nebe's, The land sold
for $1S3 per ace.
Eli Ridenour is slowly getting the
better of his recent illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wickersham of Omaha
are guests at the home of his sister,
Mrs. M. E. Dittmer. They have been
touring the eastern cities for the past
three months and will return to Oma-
ha when the Cclesburg visit is CON-
c1uded
In the milk record contest put on
by the State Dairy Association four
Delaware County boys are among the
winners. These are Floyd Schenke,
who received thirteenth Place, with a
marking of 93.5. Nerten Phelps won
24th place, his grade being S6.5. Elmer
Brockmeier and Martin Phelps were
the other winners-26th and 29th plac-
res respectively. Each boy will re-
Fceive prize in addition to the benefit
the work has been to them. They
will also receive one years subscrip-
ton to KinmbalTs Dairy Farmer.
Miss Maggie Stewart and Robert
Moser were recently united in mari
age and will reside on farm near
Osterdock Colesburg friends extend
congratulations.
Fred c. Knee has enlisted
in the United States service, medical
section. He goes first to Davenport
for training and Will be stationed at
jefferson Barracks.
Mrs. VIM. Wieckersheim of Girard
has recently been guest of her no
Their, Mrs. E. A. Irmscher, and num-
erous other relatives and friends.
Theodore Walters, attorney general
of idaho, and candidate for governor of
Idaho, gave rousing patriotic address
at the Bush hall Wednesday evening.
He stopped here for brief visit with
relatives while returning to Boise
from Washington, y. C..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-11-28
LATE PICKLES.

MUSTARD CHOWCHOW. - Peel
wi one pint of small picking on
ions, let cook for ten minutes in
boiling water, then drain. Separate one
large cauliflower into lowerets and let
soak in sailed water half an hour. Put
the drained onions in one bowl and In
another large bowl the drained cauli-
flower with eighteen tiny cucumbers,
six green peppers, cut in strips, and
two small red peppers. Add one cup
full If salt to three quarts Of water, let
boil for ten minutes, then skim and
pour over the vegetables in the two
bowls. Let them stand overnight. In
the morning drain thoroughly, add the
onions to the other ingredients and
turn into preserving kettle. Mix two
ia blespoonfuls of English mustard with
one tablespoonful Of turmeric and half
q cupful of water, pour over the vege-
tables; add one quart of cider vinegar;
bring to boil and simmer gently for
one hour. Then seal air tight In hot,
sterilized Jars.
Uncooked India Re1ish.-Chop finely
cup Of peeled ripe tomatoes; drain
them and add three cupfuls Of chopped
celery, two culfuls of peeled and chop
ped white onions and half a cupful OF
salt. Let the mixture stand for two
hours, then add one quart Of vinegar,
three cupfuls of brown sugar, half q
cupful of ripe mustard seed, two finely
chopped red peppers: one tablespoonful
of ground cinnamon, one tablespoonful
of allspice and half teaspoonful Of
cloves. Mix thoroughly and seal with
out cooking in heated glass Jars.
An East Indian Recipe For Chutney
Sauce.-Stone and chop quarter of a
pound of raisins and add three ounces
each of finely chopped onion and gar.
lie, scant half ounce of paprika, a
saltspoonful Of cayenne, three ounces
of salt, two ounces of mustard seed,
four ounces Of sugar and q quar-.
ter of an ounce Of ground CHINA
mon. Place all the ingredients In q
mortar and pound as smooth as pcs-
sible. crushing the mustard seeds.
1ahe' SOou CoohuS dppioS dHu, &lLoe
peeling and coring, weigh them, allo y.
ing fourteen ounces Of fruit. Cut the0,
in pieces, place in a preserving kettle
add two cupfuls Of strong vinegar an:
quarter Of q pound Of brown sugar.
Cook until the apples are very soft.
Beat the mixture smooth, let cool, then
gradually beat in the mixture In the
mortar. Store like jelly in small pots.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-11-28
An Old Mak,s Stomach.

As we grow older and less active,
less and less food Is required to meet
the demands Of our bodies. II too
much is habitually taken, the stomach
will rebel When q man reaches the
advanced :age of IS or 80, you will
find that he is q light eater. Be a.
careful as you will, however, you will
occasionally eat more than you should
and will feel the need Of Chamber
lain's Tablets to correct the disorder.
These tablets do not contain pepsin,
hut strengthan the stomach and en-
able 1t to perform its functions nat
urally. They also cause gentle
movement of the bowels. For sale by
A C. Rhilipp.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-11-28
Last to Arrive.

Henry. aged five, was told Of an az.
rival in his uncle's family and ear.
nestly inquired whether it was any 70
lation to him. "Why, certainly" 10
piled his mother, "he is your first
cousin" After thinking it over for .
few minutes the little fellow said:
well, perhaps you know, but I should
think he was my last cousin"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-11-28
For q Weak Stomach.

AS general rule all you need to
do is to adopt diet suited to your age
and occupation and to keep your bow
els regular. When you feel that you
have eaten too much and when con-
stipated, take one of Chamberlain's
Tablets. For sale by A. G. Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-11-28

DR.. Shalienbereer is an eninently successful
Specialist In the treatment of Chronic Diseases.
from his large practice and extensive hospital
experience which have made him so proficient
that he can name and locate your disease IN
Of the most difficult cases Of Chronic Diseases
of men and women. That Is why his reputation
has spread,-why he has continued his visits
year after year; while other doctors have made
DR.. Shallenberger treats Diseases of the Eye.
Ear. Nose. Throat. Lungs. Heart. Blood, Skin:
bladder. consumption IN an LEAR early stage ca
tarrh, Ringing In Ears and Deafness, Paralysis.
Neuralgia, Epilepsy. Sick Headache. Goitre.
Eczema scio oiula Appendicitis. Gravel Rher.
diseases of women scientifically.
PILES CURED WITHOUT KNIFE.
Fissure Fistula and other rectal diseases
treated without surgical operation.
Sursioal Cases and Rupture Given
Special Attention.
NERVOUS DEBILITY.
Are you nervous and Respondent: easily excl
ted and irritable; weak and debiitated; tired
mornings; without ambition. energy or strength;
lfeless easily fatigued: distrustful. and without
confidence in yourself? Have you sunken, red
or blurred eyes; pmpleS on your face; weak
back, or deposit in urine1
PRIVATE DISEASES A SPECIALITY.
Cases of long standing especially desired
Wrong treatment and incorrect diagnosis have
often resulted In the worst affections. Varicocele,
Hydrocele, Blood Poison, Syphilis. Unnatural
Discharges, Weakness, Emissions. Debility,
Nervousness, Dizziness, and Defective Memory,
which ruin body and mind. 1t Is highly impor-
tant you obtain the services of physician who
has established good reputation for treating
these diseases.
DR.. Shallenberger has made years of study
of Private Diseases of men and women. He
knows and uses the most scientific methods of
treating them. Hundreds of women suffer un-
told agony with diseases which have been neg
lected or unskifully treated.
WONDERFUL CURES
nave been made by him. You should consult
him If you have any Chronic Disease. A Spec
ialist who has made lifetime study of such
diseases is certainly prepared to give you the
best results. and il you are sick. you need scien>
tific treatment. 81
Dr. Shallenberger spares no effort to cure his
natients. He knows that good results mean as
much to him as to the patient. Most of his new
patients come through the recommendation of
others whom he has treated.
He prepares nearly all his medicine from his
own special formulas, and uses nothing but
pure drugs.
Cons ultation and Examination Free and
Confidential.
REFERENCE: Drexel State Bank, Chicago.
Address letters to
DIR. wILBERT SHALLENBERGER
i86 Oakwood Blvd. CHICAGO. ILL
a = = 49, -
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Il Is All There.
Proofs leave no room for doubt or
opposition.
A Warninq.

After poor Digby had been floored
by ptomaine poisoning after a
luncheon at Chinese restaurant,
Wagley, the facetious physician, pro-
nounced it an attempt at chop-suey-
eide, which explains why it was the
physician and not the patient who was
taken to the hospital in the ambulance.
Chicago Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-11-28
Nobody Knows,

Nobody can advise you how to rear
your children, because the fact of the
matter is that nobody really knows
how it ought to be done. Bringing up
your child in the way it should go u
a pretty big job.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-11-28

When Ferns Become yellow.
Place slices of raw potatoes around
the ferns. The worms, which have
been feeding upon the roots, will come
out after the potato.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-11-28
GREELEY.

d ~SS $500
Mr.. and Mrs. John Griffith were in
Dubuque Saturday.
Miss Charmion Holbert is home
from Iowa City.
Mrs. VIM. Martin was visiting at
John Martins last week.
VIM. Boucher of Charles City, is
visiting at Yves Broms.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P. Martindale of
Coggan, are visiting at w. J. Wrough-
tons.
Mrs. Geo. Griffith and Vaneta were
In Dubuque Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Lathrop of
Strawberry Point, were in Greeley
Sunday.
Miss Orpha Young was at J.. M.
Young's over Sunday.
Barney Springer has returned to
Greeley from Canada.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hirl and children
Ways Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Way and
daughter Leora were in Greeley Tues
day. ......
Helene Hesner of Edgewood was
visiting Miss Margaret Richards on
Tuesday.
Miss Mona Lutz was initiated into
the o. E. S. Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Clute drove to
Stanley one day last week.
Earl Brown and John Waters have
enlisted in army, the former for field
and the latter in the coast artillery.
John Lash and wife attended the fu-
neral of the formers uncle, Maurice
Mellen, lat Edgewood Tuesday of last
week. :.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Edmunds and
daughter Opal spent Saturday night
and Sunday at the Jas. Fowler home
In Edgewood.
Mrs. w. A. Funk entertained her
sister, Mrs. Griffin, of New Hampton,
last week
Lester Pilgrim and family were In
Lamont Sunday.
Mrs. Lizzie Odell and sons were IN
independence Sunday.
Henry Holthaus and family and F.
Kruger and wife were visitors at the
Herman Holthous home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Baskerville spent
Sunday at the Chauncey Davey home.
Messrs. Simpson, Tourley, Rooney
and Schmidt of Dubuque were re-
cent visitors at the I. G. Oder home.
Miss nellie Odell was dinner guest
of Miss Fletcher, one day this week.
l. c. Odell, John and Vim. Harris
attended the Binning sale near Vol
ga. -.
Mrs. Harvey Burbridge and Mrs. R.
Sherman visited at the Henry Holt
hous home Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Rolfe and
Mr.. and Mrs Brown of Lamont were
visitors at the Geo. Bmning home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Binning and Ralph
and Mabel were in Dubuque Monday.
Miss Katie Brady is home from her
work ct Independence.
Miss Elsie jones apent one day Of
last week. at the I. G. Odell home
Sam Culbertson. wife and children
and Edgar Lawrence and wife were
I'm Dubuque Monday.
"A. e. Frentress End wife were in
Dubuque Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. u. Frentress were
In Manchester Monday.
Mesdames Glen Armstrong. V. E.
Dow, were in Manchester Saturday.
F. w. Clute and wife and Mrs. ".
3. Dow spent Friday in Manchester.
A second operation was performed
on WIN. Brandt at Rochester, Mimi,
ion Saturday. He lis in a serious con-
;dition. ..aa
Little Buelah Brandt, who is in
Rochester, Mimi, with her parents, is
sick with measles.
Mrs. A. B. Holbert has knitted sew
en- sweaters, Mrs. j. Baker 3 sweaters
and cone muffler, Hrs. Maud Sherman
has cut all the garments, Mrs ]. NJ.
Lillibridge has knitted four pairs of
mitts and pairs of socks, Mrs. James
Chase IS pairs mitts and 9 pairs of
.sbcks. ,.... s.... ..,-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-11-28

Darwfn's theory may be all right,
hut lots of men make monkeys Of
themselves.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-11-28
Just One
After all there is but one race-hu-
manity, wrote George Moore.
or None at All.

The man who empties his purse into
his head will get a bigger head, no
doubt, but he will soon also need .
bigger purse.-Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-11-28
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WASH DAY MENU.

MONDAY-BREAKF
Cantaloupe. Uncooked Cereal.
Whole Wheat Wafiles. Maple Strip.
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Sliced Nut Loaf. Radishes.
Rye Bread Sandwiches.
Cottage Cheese. Apple Sauce.
Iced Tea. a..
DINNER
Clear Tomato Soup
Fish au Gratin.
Green Corn. Romaine Salad.
Fruit Compete.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-11-28

ter during the two days session We'd
nesday and Thursday. A. L. Love Of
Earlville. was NEGLECTED vice presi-
dent of the Northeastern Iowa Horti-
cultural society. -...... ........
The Ladies' Aid society of the Con-
gregstional church held box social
and supper at the farm home of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Hunt Friday evening
and was very largely attended. A So
cial afternoon was spent, the ladies
being busily engaged in knitting for
the Red Cross and an early supper was
served which melted the society $35.
The evening was spent very joyously
by the young people with games, mu-
sic and singing, terminating with the
sale of boxes which added another SIT
to the proceeds. The sociable was
one of the largest and best held in
recent years.
Mrs. Fred Lutz has SO far recover
ed from her recent severe operation
performed at Finley hospital at Dubu-
que so as to be able to come home
where she is now convalesciHg rapid
ly.
Arthur Johnson is taking treatment
at the Mayo hospital in Rochester,
Minnesota, and may have to undergo
an operation before he will be able to
regain his health.
Charles w. Baskerville, son of Mr..
and Mrs. R. j. Baskerville, was mar
ried last Thursday at their apartments
in Kenwood Park to Miss Edna Of