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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02

pens without male birds-they were
infcrtile eggs"
The writer has heard Of dipping eggs
In boiling water for second to de-
stroy their hatchability: OF ring
the shells with lard to close the pores;
or of subjecting the eggs to the FUN cs
OF certain chemicals. which arc cal
cuiated to effect the germ and thereby
prevent it's development. All of these
practices arc manffcstly unfair to the
person who buys the eggs for eating
purposes. because the qualities arc
impaired; OF this there can be no
doubt.
Personally. do not think 1t is worth
botherinS about any scheme for de-
stroyins the germ. unless. perhaps. one
has definite knowledge of some attempt
TO defraud. in which event the follow
Ing idea is we'll, to bear in mind
Pierce the large end OF the egg, the
air-cell end. with fine needle, pre-
terably hypodermic needle. Insert
the needle about a quarter OF an inch
the contents will not leak out; the
flavor Of the egg Is in no way i'm
paired: yet the egg will not hatch be-
cause the inner membrape has been
punctured. a good plan Is 10 run the
needle through bottle cork of con
venient size. and have the point pro-
1ect quarter Of an inch. With this
uS'iee u 10 nlucn easier 10 pierce the
eggs uniformly. The hole made in
the shell is scarcely visible. and would
never be detected unless one we're on
the lookout for it,
The slogan swat the rooster" is a
good one. All male birds should be
banished as soon as the breeding sea
son is over. unless. OF course certain
males are required as breeders for
the following year in which case thew
should be removed from the hens and
Kept In pen by themselves
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02

likely to be shrunken and have a fairly
large air cell Then again. there is al
ways the chance Of a germ having
started to hatch and dying. which
would scarcely be pcrceptibie under
the Gambling process. but which would
show traces of blood when the egg is
opened. Many breeders hard boil the
clear eggs and feed them TO their baby
chicks.
Some sewives attempt 10 ascer-
tain the condition of eggs by pla~ing
them in water the assumption being
that II the egg sinks it is fresh. and If
1t noats 1t is bad. The test is fairly
accurate in determining the age of an
csS but only so far as the egg has
evaporatcd 1t will not disclose the
interior quality Of the egg. its flavor
and so on. which are equally as import
ant as age. See diagram for cXplana-
ton of the water test.
GIVES REASON FOR
EGG-EATING AMONG FOWLS
The eEg-eating habit is all too com
mon in backyard nlocks and farm,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02
RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH: SUNDAY JUNE 2, 1918

Der or nests are also responsible for
broken eggs. The hens are apt TO fight
for possession of IL favorite or vacant
nest. and I'm so doing smash their eggs.
Provide plenty of nests, not les than
one nest to every four layers, make
them roomy, not less than twelve
inches square. and arrange them so that
they have as much scclusion as pos
sible, preferably I'm semi darkness.
Keep the nests well supplied with nest :
ing material. such as straw. excelsior.
plancr sSavings and SO on. and. above
all. Keep the nests clean and vermin-
PROOF. Keep mineral substances before
the flock all the time: gather the eggs
at regular intervals. twice q day IN
warm weather, and you will not be
troubled with egg-eating.
IT, however you find Il hen who per-
sists in this sort of cannibalism. you
had better take here from the block
at once. before she communicates the
morals of the rest of the birds.
DESTROYING FERTILITY IN eggs
WHEN SOLD FOR FOOD
Fanciers who sell eggs for Matching
purposes. who are accustomed to re-
ceivins high prices for their stock. arc
somewhat avcrSe TO allowing their
cEEs to go through the regular market
channels without first taking steps TO
destroy the hatchability of the eggs.
For example. the price of certain
Matching egg might he fifty cents or a
dollar. which. IL sold for market pur-
poses. would be worth about three
cents. TO prevent dealers from selling
their eggs for Matching purposes these
fanciers sometimes resort to various
methods TO kill the germ. II is not
uncommon for breeders TO do this in
towns where their eggs are marketed
locally and where prospective custo-
mers would not buy the Matching eggs
IL they thought they could get them
from the grocery store
That reminds me OF an interesting
experience: a woman complained 10
me one time that my eggs were not
fresh. and to substantiate her conten-
ton she said that she had tried "a
hatch them. Why didn't you ask for
natchine eggs? replied You
bought and paid for market eggs.
strictly fresh ones. but. unfortunately
for you. perhaps. the cggs were from
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02

HOOKS which are not provided with
proper living accommoda tons, and as
IA rule the ha bit is first formed by acSi-
gent. one hen starts the practice.
others follow, and if the owner is not
care1ui the greater part of the eggs
VIII be eaten as soon as they are laid
representing Il heavy loss
II oyster shells. grit or other sub
stances from which the fowls draw
.heir supply OF mineral matter. which
is so necessary for the formation of
egg shells, is not furnished the eggs
are likely TO have soft shells or very
thin. weak shells. Such eggs arc cas-
NY broken by the Ordinary movements
OF the hen on the nest. The hen then
investigates the spoils and on finding
how good the eSg tastes. the habit Of
egg eating is formed.
Crampcd nests or an insufficient mum.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02

Specific gravity test for eggs-A,
fresh cgG, rests horizontally cn bot
tom of receptacle; b, slight cvapora-
ton causes egg to tip upward; c. badly
evaporatcd egg, standing on end; i,
very badly evaportcd egg, floats 20 sur
face e water; L, an egs 50 .hrunken
that 1t is unfi. for use.
1t is mistake to sell clear eggs re-
moved from an incubator as fresh eggs:
they are not bad not even stale in the
strict sense of the term but thew arc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02

ceased to develop, they are fit for food,
but they should be used at home wrere
the contents of each egg can DC in
spected when it is broken open.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30
REGISTRATION OF ALIEN ENEMIES

E. R. Moore, United States Marshal
for the northern district of Iowa, calls
the attention of all alien enemies re-
siding within the northern district of
Iowa, to register, in compliance with
the laws of the United States. The
time to register Is from February 4th
to 9th, inclusive. In cities of 5000 or
over a special registration board will
have charge of the work, but in towns
and rural communities the postmaster
is the registrar. Heavy penalty at
taches for failure to comply with the
law. Marshal Moore has issued the
following brief instructions for the
guidance of persons who come under
the provisions Of the law:
Persons required to register should
understand that in so doing they are
giving proof of their peaceful dispo-
sitions and of their intention to con-
form to the laws of the United States.
Every registrant should read care
fully the form of registration affidavit
handed to him and ask the registra-
ton officer for explanation on all
points not clear to him before at
tempting to fill out the blanks. Reg
istration officers are instructed to
give registrants all possible aid in
the way of explanation an dadvice.
Each registrant- is required to fur
nish four unmounted photographs of
himself, not larger than 8 by inches
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30
BY-eoNE DAYS
Interesting News Items from The
Manchester Democrat, Regarding
People Who Had Important Part
in Early Activities of the County.
FORTY YEARS AGO.
(The Democrat, Jan. 80, 1878.

(The Democrat, Jan. 80, 1879
Republicans in Delaware county
were up in arms because of the ap-
pointment Of A. E. Martin as warden
OF, the penitentiary at Anamosa. Quite
a delegation went to Des Moines to
protest against the appointment. ,ji3
The work on the proposed history
Of Delaware county was progressing
very satisfactorily, and most of the
manuscripts were completed and ready
for the printers. The history referred
to is the one now in many homes in
the county, and a most valuable book
on the early history of the county.
Mr.. Burke of Masonville, had just
completed a mill, and was being
"overrun" with orders. Mr.. Burke
had also equipped his mill for grind
ing of flour, as we'll as grinding feed
for the farmers.
Miss Matte Lyman died at the
home of her parents in Prairie town.
ship, on January 22d, following an
operation.
Ear corn was selling on the Man
chester market at zoe per bushel,
while oats brought 16c to 1Sc per
bushel. Fresh eggs were 10c per doz-
en-, and good butter ranged in price
from 16 to % cents per pound.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

in size ,on thin paper, with light back
ground. All four photographs should
be signed by the registrant across the
face of the photographs, so as not to
obscure the features, if the applicant
is able to write
Three blank forms of registration
affidavit must be completely filled
out by the registrant or his 'represen-
tative with the exception Of the
blanks indicated to be filled out by
the registration officer and the de-
scription of registrant and the plac-
ing of finger prints on the blank and
must be produced by the registrant
personally to the registration officer
and be signed and sworn to by the reg
istrant in the presence of and before
the registration officer, who will fill
in the description of the registrant
and supervise the fixing of the finger
prints and the attaching of the photo
graphs. If the registrant can not
write he must make his mark in the
signature space and affix his left
thumb print in the space provided
opposite the signature space. ,-..
"The finger printing is method of
identification and follows the practice
observed in the military and the naval
serfice of the United States
"The registrant is hereby informed
that he must again present himself
before the registration officer who
took his oath after 10 days but before
Is days from the last day fixed for
registration in his registration dis
trict to obtain a registration card
upon which he must sign his name, or
make his mark, and place his left
thumb print in the presence of the
registration officer"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30
MAKE PAYMENT OF INCOME TAX
As SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Taxpayers are urged to pay their
Income Tax when they file their re-
turns. Taxpayers have the right to
postpone payment of Income Taxes
until June 18th but in order to help
the Government, both as to revenues
and in the saving of work, it is urgent
ly desired that as patriotic duty
every person who is able will pay tax
at the time of filing the return.
Taxpayers are allowed discount
at the rate of three per cent. per an
mum for advance payments on taxes.
Where the taxes are comparatively
small, the discount is always negli-
gible, and it is hoped that taxpayers
will waive their right to the discount
as service to their country. Tax
payers who waive the discount should
note on the return Discount waiv-
ed"
Respectfully,
LOUIS MURPHEY,
Collector.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30
TWENTY YEARS AGO.

(The Democrat, Feb. 2, 1881
The three1year-old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. T. C. Donahue of Ryan, was
so severely burned that death ensued
the following day. The baby had been
at play in the yard, when it's clothing
was set on fire and before help reach
ed the child, fatal burns had been in
flicted. a.
Henry Baker of Coffins Grove town
ship had just completed drilling well
which was 240 feet deep. Two hon
bred feet of the we'll was through
solid rock.
Here are few prices the farmers
of Delaware county were being paid
for their produce: Hogs, 1886 to
1855; steers $3.50 to 81; Gamers,
$3.50 to 1925; ducks, chickens, old
hens, 4c; corn, II and 1Sc; oats, 16
and 1Sc; wild hay $500 to $3.50;
tame hay $500 to $3.50; creamery
butter, 22c; dairy butter 10 and zoe;
eggs, 15c per dozen; potatoes 4Oc per
bushel. 'ISM
A lively issue had just been decided
by the Board Of Supervisors, as to
which of the two republican news
papers-The Press and News-was to
be designated as one of the official
newspapers of the county. The Press
challenged the News list, claiming
that the list filed with the Board was
not bona fide list. The supervisors
decided in favor of the Press, and de-
clared The Democrat, Press and the
Earlville Phoenix as the official news
papers of the county.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

to be used as it is, making an ideal
work room whose only defect is lack
Of sufficient size to accommodate all
who are going to insist in helping
in the work before many months pass
In this connection it is hoped that
members Of the Red Cross will re-
member that the Library is public
institution rendering an indispensa-
BILE service to the community which
should not be hampered in any way.
The generous privileges accorded the
Red Cross workers should make them
very careful to prevent any unneces-
sary disturbance of the order and quiet
Of the Library rooms and to see that
the privileges granted are not unduly
extended.
A meeting of the Executive Commit
tee was held Monday afternoon to
consider the resignation of Miss Dora
Leroy, as secretary Of the Delaware
County Chapter. Her absence from
the city for some time in the near
future made it imperative that her
resignation be accepted although the
greatest regret was expressed by ev-
cry member of the committee and
the heads of the various committees
with which she has worked since the
organization of the chapter.
Miss Leroy has been one OF the
most earnest and active workers in
the county, sparing no pains to see
that not only her own work was per-
fectly done but that the chapter at
fairs were properly conducted and
that the greatest possible efficiency
in service was realized. She has
given not only her time in generous
measure but paid all her expenses to
take the course of training in Chicago
which enabled her to conduct the
classes in surgical dressings so that
Delaware county might be doing its
share in this work of paramount i'm
pOrtance. II someone had not Hener-
ously done as Miss Leroy did it would
have been necessary for the chapter
to pay literally for the training and
instruction which are nec.;s' y be-
fore the surgical dressings work
could be carried on.
A vote of thanks was extended to
Miss Leroy for her faithful service,
and on her return she will no doubt
again give her best efforts to the work
of the Delaware County Chapter. No
one has been secured, as yet, to take
the position of secretary of the CHIP
ter, but someone will be chosen as
soon as possible.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

A number of self-invited friends en-
joyed a delicious dinner at the home
of Mrs. Anna Glissendorf, the occasion
being her birthday anniversary. The
friends brought with them we'll filled
baskets of everything good to eat, and
enjoyed most delightful afternoon.
last Thursday, with Mrs. Glissendorf.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30
RED CROSS NOTES.
&C. G.. Yoran.)

Anyone who has not kept in touch
with Red Cross work in this communi-
ty should treat themselves to thrill
by visiting the basement Of the Carne-
gle Library. In the large southeast
room they would find sewing ma
chimes humming and garments and
surgical dressings being turned out
in large numbers as we'll as the knit
ted articles. The large west room,
however, would be the greatest sur
prise to many. The huge bolts of
cloth, racks of knitted garments and
boxes of supplies, with finished ar
ticles carefully assorted on shelves
would convince anyone that the wo-
men of Delaware county are doing
business on large scale in furnish
ing supplies to their soldier boys.
In steadily increasing numbers the
women of Manchester are giving regu-
lar hours to Red Cross work and al
though the beginning of work in sur
gical dressings has interested large
number in that line there are more
than ever engaged in making the hos
pital garments.
The difficulty of securing yarn has
slowed up the knitting work and the
calls for yarn quickly exhaust the
Sunn1ieS 40 soon as receivad nc thera
are a large number of faithful knitters
who have turned out an astonishing
number of sweaters, socks, helmets,
etc.
The Library authorities are entitled
to credit for greatly assisting the Red
Gross work by allowing the basement
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank our friends for
the kindness shown us during the i'll
ness and following the death of our
beloved wife and mother.
Otto Haug and family.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Sand
Creek church will meet with Mrs. Fred
Durey on Thursday afternoon, Febru-
airy 7th. Picnic dinner. All persons
interested in Red Cross work are
urged to attend this meeting.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

The students in the Agricultural
class of the High school and. their
teacher went to Waterloo Tuesday to
visit the Galloway and Van Pelt dairy
farms.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Peter jack
um of Dubuque, a son, January 29th,
1918. The young soldier was born
while Mrs. Jackum was visiting her
father, George W; Crowse, in this
city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

Joe Halpin, chief deputy United
States marshal, from Dubuque, was
the guest of his sister, Miss Grace
Halpin, and also attend ed the dance
last Friday evening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

Harlo Stephens, who has been hav-
ing hard tussle with an attack OF
heart truble, is able to be at his post
in the Miller & Stephens barber shop,
after a several weeks enforced lay-off.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

Bile for a return. Personal expenses
are not deductible. Guesswork is
dangerous. Heavy penalty attaches
where there is liability for return and
none is made
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

E. M. Hughes calls attention to the
closing hours, and suggests that per-
sons who wish to have merchandise
sent on the early trains or mail routes
that they place their orders before
five o'clock the day before. He also
quotes attractive prices on numerous
articles Our women readers should
not fail to read his advertisements
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Barnd came home
from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Sun
day night. Mr.. Barnd was obliged to
return to Manchester to take the ply
steal examination for army duty.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

The dance at the armory last Fri
day evening was largely attended and
a highly enjoyable time was had by
those present. Skeels orchestra fur
nished excellent music for the occa-
sion =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

This section of the state was visited
last Saturday by another blizzard
which demoralized all railroad traffic,
and drifted the country roads, so that
traffic was next to impossible.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

A. O. Stranger left last Friday for
Cocoanut Grove, Florida, where he
will attend to business matters per-
tanning to the estate of his brother-in-
law, the late George S. Amsden.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

Roy Pinch went to Waterloo today
where he will take the examination
for service in the navy Mr.. Pinch
has made several attempts to get in
to he navy, but always failed because
of This weight. During the past few
weeks he has been "Hoove1lzing" and
consumed generous quantities of corn
5Ffead and cereals, with the result that
he has put on several pounds in
weight. Then too, the scale of weights
required for the navy has been reduced
by two pounds, and with this in his
favor and the increase in his weight,
Roy feels certain that he will pass
the examination this time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

The Jones Mill Grange will meet
in regular session at II o'clock Satur-
day, February End. Dinner will be
served at noon The following pro-
gram will be given: Solo, Mrs. M. J.
Yoran; Mems Round Table, discussion
led by G. w. Miller; Women's Round
Table. Red Cross Work Bring needles
and thimbles.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

Forest Dunlap, living on farm
southwest Of Manchester, was kicked
by horse Tuesday and severely in
jured. The young man will be laid up
for some time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

Robert Hutchinson left last Satur-
day for Grinnell, where he will enter
that very excellent school for college
work
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

Mrs. Sarah Huftalen, of Cedar Falls
was guest of her brother, Henry
Gillespie, and friends several days
last week. >,aast
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Caldwell left
last Friday for San Benito, Texas,
where they will visit with relatives
and friends for several weeks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

Mrs. A. Lippert of Oelwein, was the
guest of her brother, Peter Eller, and
sister, Mrs. o. U. Hockaday. and re-
turned to her home Monday. '
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

The Manchester Commercial club
will meet at 600 P. NJ. Monday, Feb
ruary 4th, at Bowen's restaurant. The
topic to be discussed is "Manches-
ter's Public Schools, to be lead by
Superintendent J. s. billiard and DR..
E. G. Dittmer. It is also expected that
Prof. Newbill of Washington. D. c.,
will be at the meeting for a short ad-
dress
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

Judge Coo. W. Durham, Jos. Hutch
inson, and others from Manchester
were at Waterloo Sunday, to hear
Senator W. S. Kenyon deliver his ad-
dress, but when. they reached Water
loo they, with several thousand 9TH
ers, were unable to gain admittance
to the hall because of the immense
crowd that filled the building long be-
fore the hour for the speech.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

Owing to the meetings being helt
in the court house this week, there
will be no meeting of the Mystic
Workers on Friday evening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

Roy Smith, who has been employ
ed by the Iowa Electric Company at
Ottumwa, Iowa, returned home last
week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

The Epworth League will hold a
bake sale on Saturday, February End
a: Earl .Seeley's Jewelry store. Sale
will begin at 10 o'clock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

Miss Jessie Maley left Sunday at
ternoon for Des Moines, where she Ii
visiting with relatives and friends.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

The Ladies' Aid society of Thorpe
will serve dinner next Friday, Febru-
airy 5th, at IL o'clock, in the Methodist
Episcopal church.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

Miss Mary Drummy of Dubuque,
was a guest of her sister, Mrs. James
Burns, several days last week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
OF THE PAST week

Mrs L. d. Pride is i'll at her home
on West Fayette street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-30

Miss Nell Armistead was a guest
last Wednesday of her friend, Mrs.
G. L. Parker, in Waterloo.