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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20
Today We Celebrate
Birthday of The Trip,e Alliance.

This is the birthday of the former
triple Alliance, as it was on May 20,
1882. that the treaty was signed where
by Italy Joined with Germany and Aus
tria in pact to maintain the terri
torial inviolability of the three powers,
The alliance was unnatural. as Austria
has always been Italys enemy, and
King Victor Emmanuel. soon after the
war broke out, cast his lot and that OF
his people with the Allies, and has
; been fighting at their side ever since.
The Dual Alliance between Germany
and Austria was entered into in 1879,
but was not made public until 1888.
The Triple Alliance was one of the
crowning achievements of Bismarck.
His alliance with Austria marked the
beginning of the latter-day division of
Europe into warning camps. 1t WAS
to deprive France of all possible Gllies
that Bismarck plotted and planned,
and his chance came when Italy and
France Clashed in their African aspira-
tions.
The Dreibund, or Triple Alliance,
was an alliance for defense only, and
the three nations were bound to aid
each other only in wars of a defensive
nature. During his reign Bismarck
completely dominated the affairs of
the alliance. When Austria sought
help TO make war on her present ally,
Bulgaria, Bismarck sternly refused.
declaring that "All Bulgaria is not
worth the bones of a German grena-
der"
1t was Bismarck's ambition to make
the Dreibund a Quadruple Alliance
with Russia as the fourth member, and
for time he was successful The gov
ernment of the Moscotive empire was
tacitly bound to the Bismarck chariot
wheel for several years. but in 1887,
as the result of a Balkan clash, Rus
sla withdrew from the Alliance
France remained isolated and
friendless until 1890, when the Repub-
lie was forced into the arms of auto
cratic Russia. This was the first great
defeat for Bismarck. The treaty be-
tween France and Russia, signed in
1891 and made public three years
later, embittered the last years of tho
Iron Chancellor. England. however, |
was not given to alliances, and for
some time remained aloof from both !
combinations of powers. Il was not !
until 1908, when King Edward VII |
visited France, and President Loubet |
returned the visit by going to Eng |
land, that the two countries began |
those advances which resulted in the |
settlement of old scores and the for |
nation of an Entente Cordiale." Rus !,
STA and Great Britain had long been |
at loSgerheads in Asia, but, with |
France as a mediator, the quarrel was |
patched up, and the Triple Entente
came into being. Meanwhile France
and Italy, which had been estranged |
since the occupation of Tunis in 1881.
reached an agreement as to their
spheres of influence in northern Africa,
and, although Italy remained a men,
Der of the Dreibund until the outbreak
of the war. she became a stauch friend I
of France.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20
Daily Horoscope
Tuesday, Nav 81. 1918.
Copyright, 1918, by the McClul
NeMSpaDer SYndicatel

| (CopyrlSht, 1918, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate).
According to astrology this should
be lucky day. Neptune, Saturn and
Uranus is mildly adverse
There is a fortunate rule for the
navy which will gain much in the
war. This should be a lucky day for
the beginning of any important in
itiative.
Uranus gives warning OF disap-
pointment or trouble in regard to avi-
alton. Secrets concerning the deve!-
opment of this branch of the army
service may arouse much criticism
but the stars presage supreme
achievements after delays and disap-
pOintments.
Agriculture comes under a good di-
rection today, but it will focus atten-
ton during the next few weeks when
I there will be some sort of panic or ex-
citement concerning food supplies due
TO an unforeseen condition or event.
Saturn gives promise during this
conf1guration of success to orators
and to persons who teach economy
and thrift.
Science has the best possible direc-
ton today and the seers prognosticate
many new inventions that will have a
bearing on the war. One of these
should be much discussed in July.
Uranus again indicates the preva-
lence of criticism and suspicion. This
may affect Congress as well as the
civil population, which should guard
against hasty judgment.
Great activity. military and naval.
is foretold for Japan, which will suf
fer from seismic disturbances.
An English astrologer reads in the
stars assurance that after August tho
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20
bition ticket, you could get the en-
tire army on board one transport.

bition ticket, you could get the en-
tire army on board one transport.
Why is it people dihlike to ride
with an automobile driver who is ner-
vous and who is always afraid he is
going to hit somebody, when they are
glad to ride with a nervy driver who
Goesn't care hang who he hits?
Somehow or other i. isn't bit of
trouble for a man to convince himself
that he needs a tonic.
Yes, Gwendolin, it is proper to wear
q fetching costume when you are act
ing as a waitress at charity bazar.
Father has so little use for water
that Mother is afraid to go away and
leave the gold fish and the plants in
his care.
The reason why a woman has to
call up the telephone operator and ask
the time Is because she has four
clocks in the house and they are all
stopped.
When the sunshine of the home is
nhont six months old it can also keep
the gas and electric light working
ON Nertme.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20
Luke McLuke Says.

Luke McLu<e Says.
When young man goes to the girl 3
father to ask him for his daughter S
hand the young man imagines that he
is bringing her father Sad 1idings
when as a matter of fact he is often
bringing the old man good news.
Some men go through life acting as
If they ever gave a stranger pleasant
look the stranger would pick their
pockets.
Yes. as the Anti-Anything League
says: 1T is impossible to imagine a
wet voter as patriot" Which is the
Patriot, the man who says to Uncle
Sam: I'VE have no time for your
puny little war; we are engaged in
fighting a real enemy-John Barley
corn" or the man who gives his BODY,
his time, his money and even his life
to help Uncle Sam whip the Kaiser :?
And, believe us, if you took the wet
voters out of Uncle Sans army and
left only those who voted the Prohi-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20
Walt Mason's Ripping Rhymes
THE HATRED STUNT

They tell us TO
And when this gry line
a
lime fear I'm sanity have
There's
butes butcher children
dotards should. I
o
though
off
msled by Wilhelm, military
hordes
1 used a OF
and mild
donnerbitzen
igoth l
bid
him quite s m
I'll see his
oathe the bloody
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20
Fire Alarm Boxes

Copper Works.
Z4-Market and Sheridan Streets.
c5-Smith Street and Central r. II.
and First Streets.
Ave. and Paterson st.
2S-High and Lewis SITS.
and High Streets.
96-NeW Brunswick Ave. and New st
37-Smith and State Streets
4a-Atlantic Terra Gotta Worke.
Ave. and Hartford St
tS-Commerce and Front Streets.
iS-State and Washington Streets.
IT-High and Washington Streets.
st-State St. and Buckingham Ave.
S5-Parker St and Pulaski Ave.
eS-Hali Ave. and Charles Street
s7-State and Wayne Streets.
Ss-Near United Lead works.
-Washington and First Streets.
G3-NeW brunswick Ave. and Elm st
S5-Smith Street and Watson Ave.
E-Commerce and State Streets.
70 Front and Smith Streets.
7S-Water and Gordon Streets:
-Tearnv Ave. and Gordon Street
ai-Rrace and Hanson Avenues.
S5-Smith and Herbert streets.
S3-Ambov Ave. and Washing ton 81.
SII,ebjob Ave. and Stanford street.
S5-Near City Hospital ,,,,..
S6-Cleveland and Brace ,as
S7-Amboy and Hall AvehuSt Str.o+
s2-Amboy Ave. and Inslee SStreet.
s3-J.awrence and Francis -Ssoe.
sl-Neville and tombstone S'ree.''
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20
Hard to Beat This,

Women seem to be more given to the
marrying habit than men. A Boer
woman named De BOer has been
"spliced" to no fewer than seven differ
ent husbands, and is the proud mother
and stepmother of 50 children, while
her grandchildren number well over
400
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20
Whaddy va Mean, 'Pcrmancnto

(Ad. in Indianapolis Star)
NORTH in choice locality near two
car lines, below Twenty first st,
small family adults would rent well
furnished room with home privi-
ieges to permanent man and wife;
garage; references,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20
Oh!

OF course you know that one great
American sport is doing the doctor
out of what you owe him. But what
we started to say was that DR.. O. B.
Dunn has an office at Fourth and Rail
road streets, Ironton, Ohio.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20

Willie-Paw. does love make the
world go round?
Paw don't know, my son. But l
DO know that it makes man so giddy
that the blame fool gets married be-
fore he RECEIVERS his senses.
Maw-Willie, you so out and clean
up the back yard.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20

He is a gentleman, all right,
Is Oswarld Booth:
For he would rather be polite
Than tell the truth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20

He's very free with worldly pelf,
Is Ignatz Zales;
And every time he weighs himself,
He tips the scales.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20
COSlii

Il dread the day when women will
occupy judicial positions in our
courts" sighed the lawyer.
Why?" asked his wife.
They will just about have nerve
enough to issue writs of womanda-
mus" replied the Lawyer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20
Betlla.

Can woman keep a secret?" ask
ed the Bachelor.
'She can if she is single and is older
than her married sister," replied the
Benedict
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20

Otto Coon, Luther Campbell, Law
renee Fox, George Bird and James
Sparrow have Joined the zoo in the
Cliffside On. c. branch of the Club.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20

This is good dope, you will confess,
And it is not too deep:
You should not nurse a grudge, unless
You're singing it to sleep.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20

Noah Loht is fitting a concrete wall
into a spring and laying a pipe line to
convey the water into his barn yard
for watering his stock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20

MY comb and brush keep, you sce,"
Remarked baldheaded Mr.. Lemm
Il know they are no good to me.
But know 1 can't part with them"
Luke McLuke
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20

But oh those Seven naughty maids
Named Sutherland, sure have no
heart!
They need their brush and comb, the
jades,
And yet with them they like to
part! Newark Advocate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20
We Hone Not Bill.
Every Man to His Job.

Will B. Short, of Piqua, Ohio, was
married last week
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20
Part.

killhetfer, the Butcher, has meat
market at 523 Reed street, Erie Penn
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20
GaZette.)

Here He Isl
Germantown Cor. Lewiston CPenn
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20

Our Daily Special.
Fate Encourages a Hustler by Dis
couraging Him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20
Bits of By-Play
One Consolation
Nv HIKE NcI,UKE

copyright 1916, the CINCINNATI
Enquirer.
One Consolation.
II may be bad,
Said Mr.. Dunn;
But | am glad
I'm not a Hun"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-20
OPEN HAWKEYE HIGHWAY SOON.
telegraph Herald.)

Gradins ON the Hawkeye highway,
one Of the county's most extensive
good road improvements. which has
been In the process Of construction
for nearly four years, has been COM
pleted and building Of shoulders and
drains ON the road probably will be
completed in q week. Unofficially
this road has been open to travel
This piece OF road construction,
which because Of labor conditions and
shortage of materials. results Of the
war which was brought to an unex-
pected end last Monday, was built un-
der huge obstacles and resulted in
bankruptcy for Donald b. Jeffrey,
original contractor.
Following thu contractors failure,
which occurred II the tall Of 1ei7sYa
call for bids TO- finish the lob wAs T.
sued. No contractors bid on the lob,
Fl It was In. the. summer Of 1918 that
Anton Zwack, who hy his splendid
ability and nlanagemant Shas snccala-
fully completed al but . few details
Of the Job, submitted his proposition
to the board OF Supervisors. Since
MI. Zwack has taken hold Of the work
II has progressed with speed and ac-
cording to County Engineer Myron
7. Downey. the officlAI opening now
seems only q few weeks off. @
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-20
DANIEL HUEY.

Daniel Huey, for many years a resi-
dent OF Delaware county. died at the
hospital at independence Thursday
November 14th, 1918, following an ex-
tended illness. The remains we're
brought to Manchester and burial
services were held in Oakland ceme-
terry Tuesday afternoon. Rev. W. A.
Montgomery had charge OF the SER
vices
Mr.. Huey was born in the state OF
New York October 9Th, 1885. On May
10th, 1871. he and his brother, e.
Huey, came west, and purchased q
farm in Milo township. For time he
lived on farm near Sand Creek, and
twelve years ago he came to Manches-
ter, where he lived until a few months
ago, yhen he suffered complete
break and he was taken to the hos
pital at Independence.
He is survived by his brother, e.
Huey, OF Manchester, and one sister,
Mrs. Rachel Hedden, who lives in New
York state. He also leaves two nieces,
Mrs. W. Floyd Evans OF this city, and
Mrs. Peter Johnson of Standpoint,
Idaho, besides nieces and nephews in
New York state.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-20
new RULING FOR
MAILING PACKAGES
EXTENSION OF TINE AND CHANGE
OF PLAN OF SENDING CHRIST.
MAS PACKAGES.
w. s. s. DRIVE TO BE MADE.
Iowa Still Far Behind In Raising Its
Quota Of War Saving Stamps. Raise
Amount By Thanksgiving.

The War and Post Office Depart
ments have issned an order extend
ing mailing date for Christmas par
cells to November 3Oth.
The War Department has author
lied the Red Cross to have printed .
sufficient supply OF additional labels,
exactly similar to those received from
abroad, to be furnished to the near-
est living relative, Of soldier In service
overseas, who has not received label
from abroad. or who has not lost or
destroyed label received, II applicant
signs statement to such effect.
This arrangement will become ef-
fective November 21st. that Is, the
facsimile label may be given to an
individual who will sign such state
ment only on and after November
21st, and until the closing date Of
November 30th.
Application to be made and state
ment signed, at Chapter Headquar-
ters. Manchester. Iowa, ON and after
November z1st.
FRED B. BLAIR,
Chapter Chairman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-20
STOCK SALE.

On page seven of this weeks issue
of The Democrat appAars the adver-
tisement of Hutchinson & Cass. offer
ing for sale large number of Hol-
stein cattle, thirteen bead of horses,
seventy head of hogs and some ma
chinery and hay. This sale will have
more than ordinary interest for those
in the mfrket for stock, inasmuch as
all the cattle to be sold is Of the best
bred Holstein family. Hutchinson &
Cass are overstocked with this cele-
brated line of cattle and are going to
reduce in numbers their herd. Every
farmer who is in need of well bred
cattle will do well to attend this sale,
which will be held on Golden Meadow
farm. southwest of Manchester on
Wednesday, November 9th. The sale
will commence promptly at IL o'clock.
=. ]. Hopkins will cry the sale.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-20
INFLUENZA LAYS HEAVY HAND
ON ORPHANAGE.

The Christian Home Orphanage,
Council Bluffs, Iowa, well-known to
many of our people, has been severe
ly afflicted by four-weeks' siege of
Spanish influenza. Nearly two hun
dred inmates, including three-fourths
of the workers, were stricken. Only
two deaths occurred out of this great
number Unusual and unexpected
debt has been placed against the in
stitution in consequence of the disas-
ter. This, together with the increase
during the year in price of supplies,
has made debt of nearly ten thou
sand dollars, which the management
of the Orphanage is striving to raise
by Thanksgiving offering. What
ever you feel able send to help lift
this debt. win be gratefully receiv-
ed, and is needed now as never before.
Contributions should be mailed to the
Christian Home Orphanage, Council
Bluffs, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-20
ELMER ]. SLACK.

Thursday evening. November 18th,
at 9.45 o'clock. the death angel enter
ed the home Of Mr.. G. A. Slack of
Waterloo, for the second time in the
short space Of five months, this time
calling the eldest son. Elmer Joseph,
to his eternal reward: the wife and
mother having passed away last June.
Elmer Joseph Slack was born In
Waterloo, June 26th, 1897 and passed
his entire life in the city Of his birth.
Elmer was an unusually bright lad.
He received his education at st. JOS
eph's school Waterloo, and for sew
eral years prior to his death had held
lucrative position with the I. c. R. r.
until forced to retire by failing health
about year ago. Everything that de-
voted parents and brother could do to
lessen the suffering he bore with such
Christian fortitude, was done, but to
no avail. Although In falling health
for almost a year. hopes were enter
tanned that milder climate might
be beneficial to him and all arrange
ments had been made for him to leave
for Mexico, in the care Of compe-
tent nurse, to spend the winter, when
he was siezed with the Influenza, and
in his weakened condition could not
fight off the attack and passed to his
reward. He leaves to mourn his pass
ing, his devoted father, C. A. Slack,
and one brother, George, both Of Wa
terloo The following relatives attend
ed the funeral services, which were
held at st. Joseph's church. at Wa
terloo. burial taking place, in the fam
lily lot in Cavalry cemetery. Mr.. and
Mrs. " Kelly and Mr.. and Mrs. c. o.
Rourke, and Mr.. ]. j. O'Rourke Of
Chicago; Mr.. and Mrs. j. Green, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. r. Ballough and Mr.. and
Mrs. J. O'Rourke, all of Dubuque; Mr.
and Mrs. George Slack, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. F. Slack, Mr.. and Mrs, E. e. Slack
and Mr.. A. Reeves and son, Stanford
of Manchester. Xxx.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-20
UNION THANKSGIVING SERVICE.

Union Thanksgiving services will
be held in the NJ B. Church Thurs
day evening, Nov. 2S, at 7:3O Follow
ing is the program:
Organ Voluntary.
Hymn by the Congregation.
Scripture Reading, Rev. S. R.
Beatty.
Prayer by Rev. w. A. Montgomery.
Special Music by the choir.
Offering for Local Charity.
Reading of Proclamation, Rev. HI.
F. Mcdonald.
Sermon by Rev. w. ]. Suckow.
Hymn by the Congregation.
Benediction, Rev. s. r. Beatty.
Everyone is urged to Join in making
this real service Of thanksgiving for
the community.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-20

Miss Dorothy Hockaday, a stu
dent in Grinnell college, is spending
a short vacation with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. o. U. Hockaday.
Miss Ruth Douglass. stenog-
rapher and bookkeeper in the J. M
Jones & Sons offices, spent Sunday
with friends in Central City.
Mrs. M. H. Williston accompanied
her daughter to Waterlio last week
and expects to remain in the DR.. E. T.
Afford home until after Thanksgiving
Bryce. the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. Stearns, has been serious
ly i'll with an attack of acute indiges-
ton. His condition is materially i'm
proved this morning, fact friends of
the family are pleased to learn.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-20

The big sale now in progress at
the Frank j. Keiser store is proving
a winner and many people are taking
advantage Of the bargains offered.
The sale closes on Monday evening,
November 25th.
-Chas. H. Davis is critically i'll at
his home in North Manchester, suffer-
ing from complications which develop
ed following an attack of Spanish in
fluenza.
Mrs. E. E. Douglas went to Cedar
Falls this morning to spend several
weeks with her mother. Mrs. A. Brem-
ner
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-20
LLOYD EDWIN CLARK.

Mr. and Mrs. Orla Clark of this city
were called to Vinton last Saturday,
to attend the funeral services Of their
son. Lloyd Edwin Clark, who was
drowned in the Lynn Canal, Alaska,
at the time the Canadian steamer,
Princess Sophia, was shipwrecked on
October 25th, 1918.
Mr.. Clark was born in Vinton, Iowa,
November 18th, 1896. He had been
employed in the gold mines of Alaska
for some time, and was on his way to
the States at the time the ship was
wrecked.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark have the SYM
pathy of friends in their sorrow
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-20
LAWYERS COMMITTEE ON WAR
SERVICE.

At the request of the American Bar
Association and the State Council Of
Defense, the bar of this state is be-
ing organized into committees, whose
members will furnish free legal as
sistance to soldiers, sailors and their
dependents. The following commit
tee has been appointed for this coun-
ty: NJ j. Yoran, E. M. Carr, w. H.
Norris and E. B. Stiles.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-20
A HANDsO, < BUILDING.

i, Formal mai, ~, .ss handsome ssas
new bank D. 'ue Ryan
State Bank has q, - : Is to
take place on S. ,ber
23rd. We doubt YER. !e
is another town the siA in
the whole state Of Iowa tha coast
OF having as handsome q bah. build
ing as our neighboring town of Ryan.
The building has been erected under
extremely trying circumstances, due
to the war and the labor shortage In
cident to war times.
The public is cordially invited on
Saturday to visit the new home OF the
bank. The building contains q public
meeting room In the basement, with
desks, phone, electric lights, ETC.. and
on the first floor are q ladies' rest
room, public phone booth; q large
vault of concrete, reinforced with
steel, in two parts, one for safety de-
posit boxes; and the other for cash.
etc. They also have large storage
vault in the basement. The floors
are tiled, and the fixtures of circas-
sion walnut and marble, and the wall
decorations are in keeping with the
color scheme of the fixtures. The
main part Of the building is divided
into q private room, work room. dir
ectors' room and large lobby. The
building has street frontage OF 80
feet, and is sixty feet deep. and faces
the principal street in the town. The
front is Of terra Gotta, and the
walls OF brick and terra Gotta, and the
side walls OF brick and terra Gotta.
The total cost Of the building and fix
lures is approximately $4,000.
The Ryan State Bank 10 one Of the
substantial banking institutions Of
Delaware county. Its officers are
conservative and efficient business
men, and enjoy the complete conf
dence Of the people Of Ryan and Vi
cinity. 4.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-20
DOLLAR DAY BARGAINS.

On page three of this issue D. ].
Meggenburg offers a large array Of
Dollar Bargains, which can not help
but prove attractive to the trade in
Manchester and vicinity. Our readers
should not overlook the many bargains
offered during the three Dollar Days.
Mr.. Meggenburg also suggests in an
other advertisement on page four that
you should place your order for that
Brunswick talking machine which
you want for Christmas.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-20
SALE OF SHORT HORN CATTLE.

SALE VI SHUkT HOkN CATTLE.
W. B. Robinson & Sons of Adams
township, advertise sale Of 81 head
of short horn cattle, the sale to take
place on their farm on Friday, Novem-
ber 29th, 1918. The Job Department
OF the Manchester Democrat office has
just completed printing large num-
Der Of catalogues, giving the pedigrees
of all Of the stock to be offered for
SALE Mr.. Robinson and his sons have
one of the finest Short Horn herds In
the middle west. They have carried
off prizes at every tair, and their
stock always brings top notch price.
Buyers from remote sections Of the
country will be at this sale, and some
of the prize winners will go to other
states to form the foundation for herds
of fine Short Horn cattle.