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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-07-12

supported by Supervisor Smith, that above res
olution lie on the table until this afternoon 80
o'clock Motion carried.
On motion of Supervisor Burger, supported
by Supervisor Long. the resolution relative to
the adjustment of the County Road system in
Van Buren, county was taken from the table
for discussion.
After some discussion relative to the above
resolution. motion was made by Supervisor
Brown, supported by Supervisor Doyle, that
said resolution be laid upon the table Motion
carried.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE
ON GENERAL CLAIMS.
To the Honorable the said Board of Supervis-
Your Committee on General Claims would
respectfully submit the following as their final
report, and do hereby recommend that the sew
eral amounts scheduled herein be allowed also
that the Clerk of this Board be authorized to
draw orders on the County Treasurer for the
same.
Claimant Character of
Name and Address Claim. Claimed. Allowed.
Gladstone Beattie, expense
account .$39883 $398.83
City of South Haven, coke
In quarantine case. 6OO 6.OO
John Eitel, burial AGENT. 200 ZOO
B. NJ. Sherrod, burial Eliza
Smith ........... $500 $500
II. J. Slonaker.
F. A. Burger,
w. O. Bowers,
Clifton Pierce
On motion of Supervisor Slonaker, support
ed by Supervisor Brown, the above report was
adopted.
PAY ROLL
State of Michigan, County of Van Buren,. We.
the undersigned, Chairman and Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors of the said County of Van
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-07-12
t REPORT OF COMMITTEE
ON SHERIFF'S ACCOUNT

To the Honorable Board of Supervisors:
Your committee to audit the accounts of the
sheriff submit the following report:
Amount collected and turned over to
the County Treasurer by Gladstone
r. Beattie for the year 1917. .$255.45
Amount collected and turned over to
the County Treasurer by Andrew
Lang in the year 1917. ..... 3O637
Amount collected and turned over to
the County Treasurer by Erastus
Cone in the year 1917. ....... l22l5
Amount collected and turned over to
the County Treasurer by Perry B.
Yeider in the year 1917. o6l0
Total fees collected in 1917. .$78O.O7
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-07-12

On motion of Supervisor Squier. supported
by Supervisor Chase, the above report was ac-
copied and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE
ON GENERAL CLAIMS.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-07-12
II. ]. Slonaker.
F. A. Burger,
w. O. Bowers,
Clifton Pierce.

On motion Of Supervisor Slonaker, support
ed by Supervisor Brown, the above report was
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20
CHAPTER vi.
"Back of the Line"

Our tour in the front-line trench
lasted four days, and then we were
relieved by the --- brigade.
Going down the communication
trench we were in merry mood, al
though we We're cold and wet, and
every bone in our bodies ached. It
makes lot of difference whether you
are "going in" or "going out"
At the end Of the communication
trench, limbers were waiting on the
road for us. I thought we were going
to ride back to rest billets, but soon
found out that the only time an in
fantryman rides is when he Is
wounded and is bound for the base or
Blighty. These limbers carried our
reserve ammunition and rations. Our
march to rest billets was thoroughly
enjoyed by me. 1t seemed as II !
were on furlougii. and was leaving be
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20
CHAPTER V.
Mud, Rats and Shells.

must have slept for two or three
hours, not the refreshing kind that re-
suits from clean sheets and soft pill
lows, but the sleep that comes from
cold, wet and sheer exhaustion.
Suddenly, the earth seemed to shake
and thunderclap burst in my ears.
opened my eyes-I was splashed all
over with sticky mud, and men We're
picking themselves up from the bottom
of the trench. The parapet on my left
had toppled into the trench, completely
blocking it with wall of tossed-up
earth. The map on my left lay still.
rubbed the mud from my face, and an
awful sight met my gaze-his head
was smashed to pulp, and his steel
helmet was full Of brains and blood.
A German Minnie" (trench mortar)
had exploded in the next traverse. Men
We're digging into the soft mass of mud
In a frenzy of haste. Stretcher-bear
ers came up the trench on the double.
After few minutes of digging, three
still, muddy forms on stretchers were
carried down the communication
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20
PHONE III
DELHI.

AT the school election held last
week, Monday, S. B. Lowe was elected
director and J. P. Sloan treasurer.
Howard Cruise moved to the Ball
farm, near Delaware, last week.
i Miss Ola Jakelin was home from
iLenox a few days last week with
severe cold.
NJ. G. Albrook had business in Des
aMoines last week.
Bessie and Helen Madison were
over Sunday guests at the q Morgan
home in Waterloo
The M. g. Aid Society meets on
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. G.
II. Furman.
A. P. Harris celebrated his 91st
birthday March 16. He has been con-
fined to his room for some time, but
is getting better, and expects to soon
be about town again.
Miss Bertha Horlin went to her
home at Coggan to spend Saturday
and Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Pierce was seriously i'll
last week with bronchial pneumonia.
f A. Doolittle is serving on the
grand jury at Manchester. as
Mrs. Henry Quarts spent several
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20
E. NJ. DANIELS, Mgr.

days last week at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Ralph Jamison, in
Waterloo.
The school play, Brown is in
Town." given last Friday evening, was
a decided success, and a large crowd
was present.
A suitable program is being pre-
pared for Easter Sunday, March 81,
at the M. e. church.
Tia, the little daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs Ira White has been very sick
the past week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20
The Way 10 Success.

Nervous energy is back Of that quail
ity Of enthusiasm which puts life and
ginger into ones efforts. Energy Is
chiefly the basis of that spirit Of am
bition without which one is not i'm
PEELED to strive for heights above the
common level. 1t is inevitable that
the man lacking in ambition and en-
thusiasm will remain where he is. He
cannot and will not climb because he
lacks the internal incentive, the spur
and the driving power, by means Of
which energetic men push their way
Nl,1fn-.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20
"0ver the Top
By An American Soldier
Who Went
ARTHUR GUY EMPEY
A<-l.- C. C...,!. =, - E~c..>
Machine Gunner Serving In France
Copyright, 1917, by Arthur Guy RmIsy)

Copyright, 1917, by Arthur Guy hm1sy]
there down, everything was missing. I
thought should die with fright.
After awhile, we reformed into col
umns Of tours, and proceeded on our
way.
About five that night, we reached the
ruined village of H, and / got my
first sight of the awful destruction
caused by German Kultur.
Marching down the main street we
came to the heart of the village, and
took up quarters in shellproof cellars
(shellproof until hit by shelD. Shells
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20

Dr.. Shalenberger Is an emlnenny successful
Specialist In the treatment of Chronic Diseases.
He has a long established reputation, resulting
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
few visits and stopped.
Dr.. Shallenberger treats Diseases of the Eye,
Ear, Nose. Throat, Lungs, Heart. Blood. Skin:
n stage
tarrh, Ringing In Ears and De fness. Paralysis.
Neuralgia, Epilepsy, Sick Headache, Goitre.
Eczema. scrofula, Appended 8. Gravel Rheu-
matism of joints ana muscles. Also treats
diseases OF women scientifically
PILES CURED WITHOUT KNIFE.
Fissure. Fistula and other rectal diseases
treated without surgical operation.
SURGICAL Gases and Rupture Given
Special Attention.
NERVOUS DEBILITY.
Are you nervous and Respondent: easily excl.
ted and irritable; weak and debilitated tired
mornings; without ambition. energy or strength;
lfeless, easily fatigued; dlstrustful and without
or blurred eyes; pimples on your face: weak
back, or deposit In urine?
PRIVATE DISEASES A SPECIALITY.
Cases of long standing especially desired.
Wrong treatment and incorrect diagnosis have
often resulted In the worst Affections Varicocee,
Hydrocee, 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
mas established a 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 unskilfully treated.
WONDERFUL CURES
nave been made by him. You should consult
him if you have any Chronic Disease. A Spec
ialist who has made a lifetime study of such
diseases is certainly prepared to give you the
best results and If You are sick, You need scien.
tific treatment.
DR.. Shalenberger spares no effort to cure his
He knows that good results mean as
much to him as to 'he 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.
Consultation aud Examination Free and
Confidential.
Drexel State Bank. Chicago.
Address letters to
DIR. WILBERT SHALLRNBERGER
sS8 Oakweod Blvd. CHICAGO, III
z 4 49,.
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were constantly whistling over the vii
lage and bursting in our rear, search,
ing for our artillery.
These cellars were cold. damp and
smelly, and ,overrun with large rats
big black fellows. Most Of the Tom
mics slept with their overcoats over
their faces. did not. In the middle
Of the night woke up in terror. The
cold, clammy feet Of a rat had passed
over my face. I Immediately smoth-
cred myself in my overcoat, but could
not sleep for the rest Of that night.
Next evening, we took over our sec
tor of the line. In single file we wend-
ed our way through a zigzag COM
munication trench, six inches deep
with mud. This trench was called
''Whisky street." On our way up to
the front line an occasional flare Of
bursting shrapnel would light up the
sky and we could hear the fragments
shaping the ground above us on our
right and left. Then a Fritz would
traverse back and forth with his type
writer" or machine gun. The bullets
made sharp cracking noise overhead.
The boy in front of me named Prem
tice crumpled up without word. A
piece Of shell had gone through his
shrapnel-proof helmet. felt sick and
weak.
In about thirty minutes we reached
the front line. 1t was dark as pitch.
Every now and then German star
shell would pierce the blackness out
in front with its silvery light. I was
trembling all over, and felt very lonely
and afraid. All orders were given in
whispers. The company we relieved
filed past us and disappeared into the
blackness Of the communication trench
leading to the rear. AS they passed us,
they whispered, "The best O luck
mates"
I sat on the fire step Of the trench
with the rest of the men. In each
traverse two of the older men had been
put on guard with their heads sticking
over the top, and with their eyes try
ing to pierce the blackness in mo
Mans Land" In this trench there
were only two dugouts, and these were
used by Lewis and Vickers machine
gunners, so it was the fire step for
ours. Pretty soon it started to rain.
We put on our ''macks," but they were
not much protection. The rain trickled
down our backs, and it was not long
before we were wet and cold. How
passed that night I will never know,
but without any unusual occurrence,
dawn arrived.
The word "stand down" was passed
along the line, and che sentries got
down off the fire step. Pretty soon the
rum issue came along, and it was q
Godsend. It warmed our chilled bodies
and put new life into US. Then from
the communication trenches came
dixies or iron pots, filed with steam
ing tea, which had two wooden stakes
through their handles, and were car
ried by two men. I filled my canteen
and drank the hot tea without taking
it from my lips. It was not long be-
fore was asleep In the mud on the
fire step.
My ambition had been attained! I
was in front.line trench on the west
ern front, and Oh, how wished were
back in Jersey City.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20

Long ago the Eclipse came to know
that a successful institution grows
only by offering service that merits
consideration. This is your best
guarantee that it will pay you well
to seek Eclipse service for your build
ing problems.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20

Come to the ECLIPSE for building
supplies-whether it's a new Chin
ney, a foundation, an addition or
machinery shed, we have everything
necessary and the prices are always
right.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20

Many farmer is kicking about the
high price of lumber for hen houses
and praying for dollar eggs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20

The larger our business the smaller
our prices.
We wish it would grow so big we
could give things away
Then we'd all be happy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20
TO ALL SUCCESSFUL POULTRY
RAISERS

Have you ever tried Walko!
If not, why not?
Did you ever stop to think that in
the spring of the year your chickens,
large and small, need tonic?
If you feed Walko you will have
healthy hens, and when you have
healthy hens they produce healthful
and fertile eggs.
There is nothing equal to Walko for
your little chickens, it is preventa-
tive, and cures roup, cholera, and
white diorrhea and is especially good
for liver complaint The symptoms
Of liver complaint are lameness on
right leg, and color of comb fades.
If you have never tried Walko, DO
oat once Try soc package; 1t
is worth many times that price to
your chickens and is guaranteed to
cure chicken ailments.
All orders must be accompanied by
the money; but we will send you a
sample free of charge on request
Write or phone for Walko to "
J. Ludley, 901 East Main ST., Man
chester, Iowa. IVA
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20

"They are fighting for what they
never can obtain, and we defending
what we mean never to part with"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20
NOTICE OF PROBATE WILL

NVIICE OE TNVDAIE viii
State Of Iowa, Delaware COuntyss.
TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
You are hereby notified that the last
will Of Michael Barr deceased, has
been filed opened and read, and Mon
day, the list day Of April A. D., 1875.
fixed as the time, and the court house
in Manchester the place for hearing
and proving the same.
Witness my hand and seal Of said
Court this 4th day Of March, 1918.
O. r. DUNHAM,
Clerk District Court.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20

A machinery shed is fine insur-
ance on farm machinery we have
some low priced material for sheds
that will prove satisfactory but you
better call in SOON.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20

BAD TASTE IN YOUR MOUTH.
When you have bad taste in your
mouth you may know that your di-
gestion is faulty. A dose Of Chamber
lain's Tablets will usually correct this
disorder. They also cause q gentle
movement of the bowels. You will
find this to be one Of the best medi-
cines you have ever become acquaint-
edwith. For sale by A. G. Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL.

To All Whom 1t May Concern:
You are hereby notified that the last
will of Henry Bohlke, deceased,
has been filed opened and read, and
Monday, the 25th day of March, A
D. 1918, fixed as the time, and the
court house in Manchester the place
for hearing and proving the same.
Witness my hand and seal CT said
court this 23rd day of February, 1918.
o. R. DUNHAM,
SO Clerk District Court.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20
TRY THIS FOR SOUR STOMACH

Eat slowly, mastlcate your f0od
Eat but little meat and
none at all for supper. If you are
still troubled with sour stomach take
one of Chamberlain's tablets before
going to bed. For sale by A. G..
Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20

OF 0Ilenapp anu w ~ ~
A motion was made. seconded ana
carried thatfal1 claims OF this class be
allowed in full.
A motion was made, seconded and
carried that the application of Ray
Keegan for School Fund Loan be ac-
copied.
A motion was made. seconded and
carried that the petition OF Lizzie
Miller for the remission Of poll tax for
Frank Miller be granted.
/ A motion was made, seconded and
carried that the petition Of L. J. Fry
of erroneous assessment be granted,
A motion was made, seconded ana
carried that the monthly report OF
Steward Of the County farm be ac-
copied.
A motion was made. seconded and
carried that the bond of ]. T. Fowler
as member OF the Soldiers Relief Com
mission be approved.
The petition Of the Trustees of Della
ware township for transfer OF $l69.2s
from the dragging to the Road FUND
was presented and the same was grant
ed
Motion was made, seconded and
carried that the petition Of A. McGar-
vcy for remission of taxes be granted.
Motion was made. seconded and car
rjed that $21217 be transferred from
the Health Fund to the County FUND:
A motion was made. seconded and
carried to change the County Road u
mile south in Section 81. Union town
ship.
A motion was made, seconded ana
carried that the Auditor be authorized
to issue warrants for all claims allow
ed at this meeting.
A motion was made, seconded and
carried that this meeting adjourn sine
die
The minutes of this meeting were
read and approved.
Chairman.
MERTEN j. KLAUS.
Auditor.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20

Your Profits
A rat-proofed granary and corn
crib, a concrete feeding floor, a
warm stable, sanitary concrete
fioored hog house that you can dis
infect cheaply and quickly will
block the profit leaks and make this
years returns greater than ever.
Better do it early while labor is not
very busy. You can turn loss into
IA profit.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20
M. Jones & Sons, transpor-

J. M. Jones " Sons, tFdHSpOT-
A motion was made, seconded and
carried that all claims Of this class be
allowed in full.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20

! BOARD PROCEEDINGS /;

Manchester, Iowa, February 81, 1913.
State of Iowa, Delaware County, $50
The Board of Supervisors met as per
adjournment, w. H. Clute and r. a.
Mead being present
Having advertised on February G,
1918, for bids for furnishing corrugat-
ed culverts, reinforcing and lumber
for the year 1918 bids were received
from the following firms,
Culverts--Klauer Manufacturing Co.,
Independence Corrugated Culvert Co.
and Whitaker Gleassner Co.
Reinforoing--Water Construction
Co. and Trussed Concrete Steel Co.
Lumber-Wheeler Lumber & Bridge
Supply Co.. Standard Bridge Co., A. w.
Savage Lumber Co., Nebraska Bridge
Co. and Gilbert Hedges Co.
A motion was made, seconded and
carried that the contract for Rein
forcing be awarded to the Waterloo
Instruction Co. of Waterloo, Iowa, at
their bid, upon signing contract and
furnishing bond
A motion was made, seconded and
carried that the contract for lumber
be awarded to the Wheeler Lumber &
Bridge Co. OF Des Moines, Iowa, at
their bid, upon signing contract and
furnishing bond.
A motion was made. seconded and
carried that G. Z. Z. Bradley be APP
pointed as secretary Of the Soldiers
Relief Commission to fill the unexpired
term of E. w. Sedgwick, O. 9. Clark
having been appointed at the last meet
ing but refused to act.
A motion was made, seconded and
carried that this meeting adjourn un-
til Friday, February %, 1918
The minutes of this meeting were
read and approved.
w. H. CLUTE,
;ry,, -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20
To The
American People

There Is no foundation for the alleged
violations Of law attributed to our Com
pany by agents of the Federal Trade
Commission and want to say emphatic
ally that Swift & Company is not party to
nhent. Nor has Swift & Company been
guilty of improperly storing foods or of
making false entries or reports
Conferences Of packers where prices
have been discussed have been held at
the urgent request and in the presence
of representatives of either the Food
Administration or the Council of National
Defense. And yet the packers have been
accused of committing a felony by acting
in collision on Government bids!
We have done our best with other
packers, large and small, to comply with
the directions of the United States Food
Administration in all particulars, including
the furnishing of food supplies for the us.
Army and Navy and the Allies, now be-
ing handled through the Food Admins
tration.
We will continue to do our utmost, Jun
der Government direction, to increase our
production and assist the Food Admins
tration. We consider that the opportunity
to cooperate whole heartedly and to our
fullest powers with this branch of the
Government is our plain and most press
ing duty.
The Trade Commission Attorney has,
byfalse inference and misplaced empha-
sis, given to disconnected portions of the
correspondence taken from our private
files and read into the Record, false and
sinister meaning with the plain purpose
of creating antagonistic public opinion.
The services of the packers of the
United States are most urgently needed,
and regret exceedingly that we should at
this time have to spend our efforts in
defending ourselves against unfounded
improved, and unfair assertions such as
are being daily made public.
@.fe@jf: President
@swift & Company, U.s.A
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20
MERTEN J. KLAUS,
Auditor.

Manchester, Iowa, Feb. %, 1918.
State of Iowa, Delaware County. So
The Board met as per adjournment,
all members being present.
Not having awarded the contract
for culverts, motion was made, by
C. A. Swindell and seconded by W. H.
Clute that the contract for culverts be
awarded to the Klauer Manufacturing
Co OF Dubuque, Iowa, on their sign
ing contract and fling bond. Motion
carried. Ayes: c. A. Swindell and W.
H Clute. Nays: F, A. Mead.
The bond Of c. G. c. Bradley as sec
rotary of the Soldiers Relief Com
mission was presented, and a motion
was made, seconded and carried that
the same be approved.
A motion was made, seconded and
carried that this meeting adjourn until
Monday, March 4, 1918.
The minutes Of this meeting were
W. n. CLUTE,
Chairman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-03-20
MERTEN J. KLAUS,
Auditor.

Manchester, Iowa, March A. 1918.
State of Iowa, Delaware County, So
The Board Of Supervisors met as per
adjournment. all members being pres
emit.
Tho fo1louinp hills were presented: