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New-York tribune., 1918-05-12
Facts and Fancies
BY Louis Lee Arms

HE Giants hitting and running superiority in the National
League brought home with astonishing by the weeks
gr of baseball figures. Figures things
with in baseball but in this they show the de-
csve advantage which
temporar looking
the 1918 home of the National League pennant
Thus far the Giants batting average
doubt team compiled like
vanced Doyles rejuvenation gedged "Pep"
Young and general onng by the Zimmerman Burns
advantage with the stick.
McGraw usually has base-running
basseng tea which that the Giants the hit
instead of the stealandh which the
League and yet thus far the big boys have stolen
bases and probably could have doubled that had
it. 1t indicates plainly that McGraw wonderfully
afoo, with tremendous batting power
Oucassng the other teams the National League hit
ting and running which scoremang ability
the Giant pitching staff which shall continue
weak link in the McGrawan chain in spite of the
dctory evidence take fearful slide Giants through
this run-makng will win the their games.
Talk of N eau Record
SOME enthusiasts already talking of National League
record for the Giants victories scored This
subject that be boached with authority
eague have had fling every League
instead of merely the obviously weak Eastern wing the
cult Chicago, for might against
three clubs the Giants did,
cudes with Pittsburgh against which did any great
mpressvenes losing the first out and takes Chicago
and St. Louis the comparative strength and
League is still a matter for determination
recalled with the Cleve-
land Indians when the club whole quite shape
1t has been time Some Of the National League
Western clubs be able
did, and perchance the Giants will
they will let the opposition break with them did against
Cleveland. Who tell?
The beginning of the interseonal light on
the balance the American League The organization
usual promises to be compact than
Since Connie Mack did the American League
favor by tearing down his Incompatible
better team than the vintage Giants
the American League has been invariably close and
prosperous
The season. it would will be exception in war
year, where the financial at best
something close will do financially American
League and with its customary League
seems about to enjoy close In class reasonable
hat the American League play we'll National
low that OF the last is
ready to admit that But
It, the important thing Glass and
ralbds and does not interest at
country fair interesting satisfies if there
isn't any better going in the vicinity.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-12
THE DARE DEVILS

Repeat all this week In
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
Tho talk Of tho toun=xouE 1AsS can
New-York tribune., 1918-05-12

ERE is striking Ruth, Ed Barrow's versatile
4 whose stick work has the present
Ruth left tvrler, has been used
this in both the his heavy batting
Last week total he
out single, three doubles game
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-08

Monday Of November, 1918. the fol-
lowing named persons shall hold the
offices indicated in said corporation,
to-wit: A. ]. Bruce, President: B. G..
Dittmer, Vice President; A. e. Clark,
Secretary and Treasurer. John M.
Brayton. Manager
6. That the highest amount Of in
debtedness to which said corpora
ton shall at any time subject itself,
shall not exceed two-thirds Of its cap
ital stock then outstanding.
Z. That private property of the
members of such corporation shall be
exempt from the debts Of said corpor-
alton.
Dated at Manchester Iowa, this 18th
day of April, 1918.
]. C. NIEMAN,
G. J. HOCKADAY,
A. E. CLARK,
E. G. DITTMER,
w. j. DAVIS,
"A. J. BRUCE,
GRANT BRAYToN,
JOHN M. BRAYTON,
Incorporators
l Z 4 IL ttes
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-08

has concealed his whereabouts from
his relatives without known cause for
more than period Of ten years last
past.
That said Peter McKune had no wife
nor children and his brother and sis
ter are the only members OF his FAM
lily.
That on or about the year 1911 the
said Peter McKune became entitled to
certain property rights in the County
Of Delaware and State Of Iowa in the
distribution Of the proceeds Of certain
real estate sold under order Of court.
Said petition further alleges that
the foregoing named parties to whom
this notice is addressed include the
only legal heirs Of said absentee II he
be dead, so far as is known to said
petitioner.
That the total value of the property
owned by said absentee in the State OF
Iowa is about the sum of One thou
sand dollars $4,000.
! Said petition prays that administra-
ton on the estate Of the said absentee
be granted and that some suitable
person be appointed as administrator
Of the estate Of said Peter Mckune,
the same as though he were known 20
be dead.
You are further notified that the
above named court has fixed Saturday,
| the 29th day of June, 1918, it being
during the regular May 1918 term OF
said court, to be held at Manchester
| in Delaware County. Iowa, az the
time for the hearing Of said petition
at which time the court will hear
proof that may be offered to sustain
said petition and If satisfied OF the
truth Of the facts set forth therein
concerning said absentee, will order
letters Of administration upon the e.
tate OF the said absentee to issue as
Though he were known to be dead, ana
the court will at said time also hear
proof and determine who are the legal
heirs of said absentee and find their
respective interests in said estate.
At the time and place mentioned
you, or any Of you, may appear ana
show cause why the prayer OF SAID
/ petition should not be granted.
Witness my hand and the seal o.
said court hereto AFFIXED this 18th DAY
Of April. 1918. h
(Seal) o. r, DUNHaM. .
|1S-8 Clerk OF said Court-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-08
THORPE.

Mrs. Charley Orr and children
spent several days last week with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Egger-
man, near Hopkinton.
Frank White is having his house
painted this week.
Miss Matilda Orr, trained nurse
from Laporte City, is spending the
week with her brother, Charley Orr
of this place.
Conrad Wendell and family attend
ed the funeral of his sister, Mrs.
Minnie Hilsenbeck, in Greeley Sun
day
Dewitt Wonleighton Is the owner
Of Ford car.
Mrs. Fred Norris and daughter
Nellie, formerly Of Delhi. but who
lare now living in Montana, are
spending the week with her sister
Mrs. Will White.
George Norris of Dundee is baling
hay on the W. H. Martin farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Briggs and
family autoed to Petersburg Sunday.
The Ladies' Aid society met with
Mrs. Fred Wendell last Wednesday.
The Ladies' Home Conservation
club meeting will be held Thursday
with Miss Hazel Barr. Everyone Is
invited to attend.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-08
DELHI.

Fred Pulver has purchased the res
taurant business formerly conducted
by L. A. Jennings.
Mr. and Mrs. D. j. Schnittzer at
tended the funeral Of Mrs. Rafoth at
Earlville last week.
H. L. Stone was in Iowa City a few
days last week.
Miss June Gleason gave a party to
the Sophomore class last Wednesday
evening.
George Madison is working in Wa
terloo.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. R. Stone, Mrs. M.
D. Stone, Mrs. G. R. Angel and Mrs.
L. Angel were Dyersville visitors on
Wednesday.
Prof. Currell had business in Cedar
Rapids last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ryan of Manchester
were down Thursday evening to see
their daughter, Frances, who was i'll
and out of school last week with rheu-
matism.
| Mrs. George Oehler and daughter
Frances spent Saturday in Cedar
Rapids.
The lady teachers had an enjoyable
picnic at Lime Kiln Friday evening.
Fred Pulver was Dubuque visitor
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Swinburn and
Harry attended birthday party on
o. w. Smith at Hopkinton on Monday
evening.
Mrs. Ed. Souther of St. Paul is Wis
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Burton.
John Wathen of Edgewood was
down to see his brother last week.
Our school will close Saturday,
May H. The superintendent, Mr..
Currell goes to an officers training
camp as soon as school closes.
The alumni banquet will be held
on Friday evening, May 10.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-08
Marcel Gets His
Barn Mended
Red Cross Helps This Is Year
Old French Boy and His
Family.

Marcel Ii man. BE is just fifteen
years old, but vet he is man. say
he is man because in the last four
years time has burned into his child
heart marks that should walt for stern.
er maturity. He Is man because he
has the responsibility Of woman. BE
has no father. The Germans saw to
that. Marcel has had to stand by and
see his small brothers and baby sister
ask in vain for food while he fought
on the pressing call from his growing
boys stomach. He has had to see
tears from his mothers eyes drop on
the plowed ground as she worked the
soil his father would have titled had
be not gone away out Of the peaceful
ness Of the Marine valley into the iron
hail Of the Aisne and on into the here
after.
The boy, who was now man, work
ed hard. yes. too hard. With his hair.
less hands and his boys strength he
fought almost alone the unequal fight
against want with what little help his
frali mother cOuiu give.
Mother Can Keep Children.
One Of the 20 or 80 local societies
in France, handicapped by lack OF
funds because deluged by calls for
help, tried to relieve the family By tax.
ing away the children. But to the tor
ture twisted brain OF the woman tAlg
seemed like losing al she had.
And then when everything seemed
lost and despair came they heard the
news: 'No, 1t could not be true.
They would help them with food and
ciothingf They would till the soili
Mend the barns and stay near By 70
zee that things went wellr Yes, and
the children could stay, said the Red
Cross, AZ they had said to hundreds
Of other1
That was two years ago. Today this
family II self supporting and has some
to spare for the moro needy onee, who
still arc being helped. Little Jean II
taller. He looks well fed land he II
well fed. The baby Is % rolly poly
that the dimples have come again.
They are ID good spirits-on their feet
once more
And Marcel He has finished the
course that the Red Cross gave him
In an agricultural school. It Is he who
has been running the farm SO well. He
did Il all. At least they let him think
s., for heaven knows he has seen the
bottom Of the bitter cup. And l know
that the Red Cross will want me to
say he did It, for that is the way they
work-quietly. earnestly, efficiently,
without stint, without waste, without
boast
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-08
THE LITTLE OLD LADY
OF PANSY SQUARE

Timidly she entered the Red Cross
Bureau and stood Just within the door
way.
Her poor. dimmed old eyes spoke %
eloquently: "I'm friendly, ladies', but
little afraid"
Several Of MS rose, but Mira. Craw-
ford reached her first and asked her
to come In and sit down.
ooh, thank you SO much" quavered
the old lady as she sat down. "You
zee, my boy-my grandson-has gone
and"-with Spartan fortitude she 70
strained the tears that glistened in hel
eyes.gone with his regiment Now
I'm III alone in my little cottage IN
Pansy Square. And. oh, ladies' do any
Of You know the dreary loneliness
when there u no one who comes home
ii night"
We almost Rugged the dear old lady
90 forlorn, yet SO brave. We drew Or
our chairs closer. and she told ~ bel
story.
The little old lady owned q vine
EMPOWERED cottage in Pansy Square
There she kept house for her grand
son, who worked In downtown office
When America took up cudgels for de
mocracy the lad. In patriotic fervor
was among the first to enlist.
"Ah. how loved him and needed
himl" whispered the old lady broken
II. "But my dear country needed hin
O. kold HIM ~ nn CE9yS<
what will you do. grannyr be asked
/ told him l had enough. and so be
went. Brave. brave hearth Ny hus
band was soldier. and ! have hi.
pension. But 1t Is small. After pay
: ing the taxes on my cottage there wa,
little left, and now It Is gone. I'm old
but I'm willing. All ask Is chance
to earn my bread till-hll he returns.'
Through the Home Service workers
OF her community the little old lady
of Pansy Square has been provided
with simple tasks, such as making pro
serves and delicious cakes and jellies
labor OF love for her and an unfail.
ing source Of revenue.
Some day. please God. her soldier
boy will come back to the little old
lady Of Pansy Square, and he will find
her as heleft her-happy, comfortable
and self reliant
Funds for the Red Cross will be
raised in Delaware county through
the Loyalty League, and everyone who
has not already signed one of the
pledge cards should do so at once.
The Red Cross will take care Of our
boys when they are sick or wounded
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-08

The County Agent wishes to call
attention to a weeks Short Course in
Bee Keeping to be held at Iowa State
college at Ames from May 18th to 18th.
Several successful commercial bee
keepers will be In charge Of the the
course which will be Of a practical
nature. The aims Of the Short
Course is to aid those already keep
ing bees. The course will include
n lectures on practical management
apairy manipulation and use Of sup
plies. There are no fees, the main
expense being travelling, board and
lodging.
II you are interested write to Mr..
#. Eric Miller at Ames.
Planting Corn Late.
At 8 recent board meeting Of the
Farm Bureau the matter of planting
corn late this season came up for
consideration. It was the opinion
among the members present that ow-
ing to the apparent low vitality Of
the seed corn this year, that the plant
ing should be delayed to at least the
18th Of May.
Extra strong seed corn has been ear
tested and 1t would be safe to use ear
lier but no one knows what the
weather conditions will be. So far
the indications are very favorable for
planting and many men will get anx-
ious to plant the crop rather In adj
vance Of the average time.
The government experts and others
have also been advising late planting,
in view Of the fact Of poor seed. It
will be well for us to heed the advice
OF those who have been In touch with
the situation for years past. Little
more time spent in preparing the
seed bed and destroying the weeds
will more than make up for the de-
hyed planting.
Few men appreciate the value Of
working the corn late and getting the
seed bed established before planting.
II rains occur to settle the seed bed
after blowing, It Is good plan to
disc It well and harrow before plant
ing. This will destroy any weeds and
cause the soil to warm quicker and
will also aid in the drainage Of the
surface water. On the light, sandy
soils of this county some Of these
projections are SO important as on
the heavier types OF sill since the drain
age Is good and the soil drys out too
rapidly. On such soils the planting
OF corn may be performed trifie
earlier than on the heavier soil with
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-08
Preparation Of Seed Bed.

ONS u0A6OAs I,
Preparation Of Seed Bed.
During the past week much plow-
ing was accomplished and prospects
are good for planting the corn crop
early. But good farmers are setting
forth the opinion that it is good
plan to spend some time preparing
the seed bed Harrow after every
few days. blowing II 1t turns out dry
and the fields are plowed, since the
spring winds dry out the soil very
rapidly.
The seed corn Is Of such poor quail
ty this year that shallow planting
will be necessary in order to get a
good stand. A good many men sug-
gest that the planting should be de-
ferred until at least the 18th Of May.
The County Agent believes in thor
ough preparation Of the seed bed and
the destruction Of the weeds before
the corn is planted. This will be .
good year for weeds, in view Of the
fact that planting Is being deferred.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-08
Ear, Hss Railroad at Home.

Police constable the marquis Of
Downshire, the owner Of about 10000
acres, who has motored $4,000 miles
in the course Of his duties as "spe-
cial,' is a practical engine driver. In
the grounds Of Hillsborough castle,
County Down, he has a miniature rail-
way. The small train consists Of an
engine, one carriage and guards van ;
II need be he can travel at the rate Of
40 miles an hour. The marquis has
a fairly long string Of Christian names
Arthur Wills John Wellington Blum
dell Trumbull Hill-and part OF these
he owes to the marriage Of his ances.
tor, the second marquis.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-08
,GRE,ELEY.

Ben Odell was at /. G. Odell's last
Sunday. III.
Henry Holthaus and family visited
at Ralph Barger's Sunday.
Miss Grace Binning is staying with
her sister, Mrs. John Keck at Coles.
burg.
Mr. and Mrs. George Binning visited
relatives in Earlville Friday.
Harry Schenke visited his parents
in Edgewood Sunday.
Miss Agnes Schnock is visiting al
the home of her uncle in Dubuque.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Lang are visit
ing their son, Fred and family al
Staceyyille.
Mrs. Josie Schneider Brandt and lit
tie daughter are spending few days
with her parents.
Little Lucille Hilsenbeck has been
quite i'll with measles.
Mrs. e. J. Kruempel visited in Coles
burg last week with her parents.
Ralph Barger spent a few days at
home the past week.
Mrs. Rudy Moser was called to
Oelwein last Friday by the death OF
her nephew. IA years old. who was Ill
only few days. Burial was made
Sunday.
John Hindal and Art Hindal came
from Grand Mound to spend Sunday
with their families.
Mesdames ]. Edmunds, F.. w. Clute
and Gus Clute we're in Dubuque on
Thursday.
Mrs. Tein and daughter, Pearl, Of
Elkport visited the formers daughter,
Mrs. NJ Hansel, Sunday.
VIM. Ingles and wife entertained a
company OF relatives in honor of Fred
Nelson, who is in Camp Dodge.
John Drybread of Nevada was in
Greeley the first of the week.
Louie Holbert was home over Sum
day to bid his relatives and friends
goodbye before joining the honored
ranks. He is to be tank driver and
left for Des Moines Monday morning.
A public meeting was held at the
opera house Sunday evening in his
honor.
Henry Drybread of Manchester was
a Greeley caller the first Of the week.
The cemetery association will meet
with Mrs. Gus Clute Thursday, May
8 for the purpose Of arranging for
appropriate Decoration Day exercis-
es. All interested are requested to-
be present. Meeting called at $3.50.
The May Day breakfast at the Lydia
Brownell home was we'll attended.
Mesdames Harris and Holthaus
served luncheon in the church base
ment Thursday.
v. e. Dow was in Chicago last week
to visit his son, Huse, and help him
celebrate his 10Th birthday, and to
see Lyle Hansel The boys are get
ting along fine and proud to have
Joined the colors.
"A farewell party was held at the
school house Wednesday night In
honor of Miss Helen Fisk who will
soon leave for Martelle.
Roe Clute, wife and daughter were
Sunday visitors at the 2. M. Arm
strong home.
Miss Mable Fletcher spent Sunday
at Bert Beohms.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wrateslaw Of vintori
were at w. s. Odelrs Thursday in
the interests of their farm.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-08
Peter McKune. Absentee.

TO Peter McKune, Absentee, and to
Phillip McKune, F. B. Blair, Guar
dian Of the property Of Phillip Nc
Kune, and Mary Ellen O'Brien, and
I: to All Whom it may Concern:
You and each Of you are hereby
notified that there has been presented
to the above named court and there is
now on file in the Office Of the Clerk
Of said Court the petition Of Mary Fl.
len O'Brien duly verified alleging that
Peter McKune has been gone to parts
unknown for a period Of ten years ano
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-08
RYAN.

\ . +
Miss Loretta Dughan is in Dubuque
at the Nett home for a few days.
Charles Swindell had business In
Ryan the first Of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lyness and
Mr.. Devine were week end business
visitors in Manchester.
Mrs. j. J. McAravey Of Coggon and
Mrs. John Till of independence were
here during the week calling on
friends.
James Hennesey and Dennis Har-
rington were county seat callers on
Friday.
Frank Keltz is enjoying visit
from his sister, whose home p 81
Kansas.
Mrs. Anna Underwood and children
have returned home after spending
the winter in Indiana. 5
Miss Hazel McEnany has returned
to her home in Cedar Rapids after 9
weeks visit with her grandmother
Mrs. Turner.
Miss Esther Morrisey, who is at.
tending school at the Visitation acad-
envy at Dubuque, was called home on
account of the illness Of her mother
Messrs. Cody, Robinson and Gill
christ were Dubuque visitors recent
ly.
Mrs. McCrea was called to Dubu-
que on account Of the illness Of her
husband, who was taken to the hos
pital at that place.
j. f. Philips has been laid up with
an attack of rheumatism.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Goss
la little girl.
Father Malloy was called to Dubu-
que on account Of the serious illness
LOT Father Lahey.
Sheriff Pentony was caller here
during the week.
Bessie Gilchrist and Mable Dolan
were shopping in Cedar Rapids on
day recently
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo
Vinton is quite sick at the Behan
home.
Mrs. John Brayton was the guest
of home folks Thursday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-05-08
Avoid Bad Temper and Live Lon,

Avoid Bad Temper and Live Long.
Every time person gives way to
bad temper they put poison into their
system which has to be worked OF at
the expense of their general health.
Every time one laughs heartily they
add to the length Of their own life and
add to the happiness Of the lives of
others. Nature kills of the right ones.