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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-17

The Kaiser. observers say, has aged greatly
and has the appearance of a man bearing .
great sorrow. That probably Is from fear
for the safety of his six sons, any one OF
whom is likely to fall over the west bank
into the Rhine at any moment-Kansas City
Star. r
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-17

Now won't some philanthropist collect
the discarded straw hats and forward them
20 Germany to vary the diet of the people
already fed up on turnips and hot air
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-17

This is Pershing week in Philadelphia,
coming opportunely on the heels of the days
when he proved that he was strong.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-17

The Germans have begun to admit that
they have lost the st. Mihiel salient. They
might as we'll accustom themselves to ad-
mitting losses for 1t will soon be forced
,lpon them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-17

The Democratic State Committee has
given to Judge Bonniweil his credentials as
lone fisherman angling for votes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-17

I'VE can have only a peace with Just
ice," says Cardinal Gibbons. And the Ger
mans do not know what justice is.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-17

The real peace drive is making by the
Entente Allies on the western front.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-17

Every little peace movement has a mean
ing all it's own-and almost ludicrously
Transparent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-17

Food Administrator Heinz is planning Q
corps of food police. To act detectives
in the search for square meal In res
taurant at fair 2rics1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-17

Registration-Hun vexation
Triumph in rush.
At Saint Mihiel we gave them-well,
The cause for mouthing mush.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-17

Why should the world have any faith in
Wilhelm as a peacemaker?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-17

Judge Bonniwel is the one candidate
who does not seem to want to get in out of
the wet
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-17

beef and cabbage with the remark God
knows u asked for fish, You see I had
entered the Catholic humor zone and the
climate was so different that 1 could not
appreciate it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-17

Now, perhaps, Judge Bonniwell will is
sue peace appeal to the Democratic State
Committee.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-17

We a1rdit further communication from
Mr EilShemiuS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-17

Those striking anthracite miners would
better watch out or the President will get
them
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-17

Such prospect would, of course, ap-
peal powerfully to the emotions and the
imagination of all the peoples opposed to
Germany. A force greater than deliber-
ate will, greater than human intelligence
itself, would begin at once to undermine
the strength and lessen the determina-
tion and the resisting power of the ma
tions. This would be the subconscious
sense of an approaching peace. 1t would
be founded on the conviction that peace
talk, once formally begun, must inevitably
result in truce of some sort. The ner-
vous tension and the spiritual strength
of the nations would relax. And there
could be no re-estabishment of the old
staying poWer. Germany, with the guns
at her doors, would be saved to emerge
still contemptuous of the democratic
theory, still unreformed, as the dominant
influence in Russia and Asia, with 6OO,-
100000 souls available as material for
| future armies.
The Emperor of Austria is out of key
when he laments the possible devastation
| of Europe. If there is to be further
devastation it will be in Germany. The
Emperor of Germany has seen enough to
quake at this prospect. But it isn't a
prospect that can be avoided.
Civilization does not hold secret con-
ference with thugs and murderers. II
hunts them down as measure of self
defense. And the Allied armies will, il
necessary. batt their way TO the throne
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-31

surgery and marvellous success.
From now on that doctor can have my
shirt.
More than once some poor soldier
has been brought into the ward in q
dying condition, resulting from loss OF
blood and exhaustion caused by his
long journey from the trenches. After
an examination the doctor announces
that the only thing that will save him
| Is a TRANSMISSION of blood. Where is
the blood to come from7 He does not
have to wait long for an answer-sev-
eral Tommies Immediately volunteer
their blood for their mate. Three or
four are accepted; blood test is
made, and next day the TRANSMISSION
takes place and there Is another pale
face in the ward.
Whenever bone is needed for some
special operation, there are always
men willing to give some-a leg II
necessary to save some mangled mate
from being crippled for life. More
than one man will 60 through life with
another mans blood running through
his veins, or piece Of his rib or his
shinbone in his own anatomy. Some
times he never even knows the name Of
his benefactor.
The spirit Of sacrifice Is wonderful.
For all the suffering caused this war
Is blessing to England-it has made
new men Of her sons; has welded all
nj la oc int rvIov ton ,h01o
And can't help saying that the doc
tors, sisters, and nurses in the English
hospitals, are angels on earth I love
them all and can never repay the care
and kindness shown to me. For the
rest Of my life the Red Cross will be
to me the symbol Of Faith Hope and
Charity.
After four months in the hospital,
went before an examining board and
was discharged from the service of his
Britannia majesty as physically unfit
for further war service"
After my discharge engaged pass
! age on the American liner New York,
and after stormy trip across the At
lantic one momentous day, In the haze
Of early dawn, I saw the statue Of lib
erty looming over the port rail, and I
wondered If ever again l would 60
eover the top with the best Of luck
and give them hell"
And even then, though 1t may seem
strange, was really sorry not to be
back in the trenches with my mates.
War is not a pink tea, but in worth
while cause like ours, mud, rats, COO
ties, shells. wounds, or death itself. are
far outweighed by the deep sense Of
satisfaction felt by the man "
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-31
BOOZE AND FOOD

This statement has been issued by
the United States food administrator:
I "As to the discussion over the sup
preston Of brewing, wish to say en-
phatically that from a strictly food
conservation point Of view I should
like to see the use of foodstufs sup
pressed IN all drinks hard and soft.
"This Is not, however, the whole
story. We stopped distllling a year
ago. There is long supply Of whisky,
gin and other 20 per cent to 40 per
cent distilled drinks In the country.
We have reduced the consumption OF
foodstuffs in brewing by 80 per cent
and reduced the alcohol content Of beer
to 2A per cent. If we stop brewing
the saloons of the country will still
be open but confined practically to
whisky and gin basis.
ANY true advocate Of temperance
and of national efficiency in these times
will shrink from this situation, for the
national danger in it is greater than
the use of some four million bushels
Of grain monthly In the breweries. II
the American people want prohibition
1t should prohibit by legislation to that
end and not force the food administra.
ton to the responsibility for an orgy
Of drunksnn ess. 1t is mighty difficult
to get drunk on az per cent beer; It
will be easy enough If we force sub.
stitution Of distilled drinks for it.
"The food administration has gone
as far as 1t can towards temperance
without precipitating worse situa-
ton. If the American people or con-
gress will stop the sale of distilled
liquors the administration will find no
difficulty In stopping brewing"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-31

ant and some ''high up" officers were
inspecting the ward. when one Of the
patients who had been wounded in the
head by bit Of shrapnel, fell on the
floor In At. They brought him round
and then looked for the ward orderly
to carry the patient back to his bed
at the other end of the ward. The or
derly was nowhere to be found-like
our policemen, they never are when
needed. The officers were at loss
how to get Palmer into his bed. Doc
tor Frost was f1dgeting around in q
nervous manner, when suddenly with
mufied "d-n'' and few other
qualifying adjectives, he stopped down
and took the man In his arms like q
baby-he was no feather, either-and
staggered down the ward with him, put
him in bed and undressed him. A low
murmur Of approval came from the pa
ttents. Doctor Frost got very red, and
as soon as he had finished undressing
Palmer, hurrledly left the ward.
The wound in my face had almost
healed and I was a Notwithstanding
sight-the left cheek TWISTED into q
knot, the eye pulled down, and my
mouth pointing In a north by north
west direction. I was very downheart-
ed and could imagine myself during
the rest Of my life being Stunned by
Ill on account Of the repulslve scar.
Doctor Frost arranged for me TO go
to the Cambridge Military hospital ct
Aldershot for a special operation to
try and make the scar presentable.
I arrived at the hospital and got an
awful shock. The food was poor and
the discipline abnormally strict. No
patient was allowed to sit on his bed,
and smoking was permitted only at
certain designated hours. The face
specialist did nothing for me except
to look at the wound. I made appli-
cation for transfer back to Paignton,
offering to pay my transportation.
This offer was accepted, and after two
weeks absence once again arrived
in Munsey ward, all hope gone.
The next day after my return Doc
tor Frost stopped at my bed and said:
"Well, Empey, If you want me to try
and see what can do with that scar
I'll do 1t, but you are taking an awful
chance"
! answered: "Well, doctor, Steve
Brodie took chance; he halls from
New York and so do L.
Two days after the undertaken
squad carried me to the operating
room or pictures" as we called them
because Of the funny films we see un-
der ether, and the operation was per-
formed. It was wonderful piece Of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-31
CANNING FOR OUR SOLDIERS
Same Result II People Use Homo
Canned Products In the Home.

Although the American housewife Is
urged to can or preserve every ounce
Of fruit or vegetables possible her prod
uct must be reserved for civilian use.
Home canned or preserved goods cam
not be purchased or accepted as gifts
by the army OF navy. No government
tai department is permitted to accept
any article without paying for It and
furthermore the difficulty of handling
small lots OF goods for which the con-
tainers are not uniform makes such
acceptance impossible. Uniformity is
essential because of the necessity Of
Utilizing every particle Of shipping
space. However, 1t must be borne in
mind that every jar or can filed BY
housewives and used In the homes re-
leases like quantity Of commercially
canned goods for export. There will
also be saved the labor, transportation
space, and cost of transportation In
volved in the commercial distribution
Of factory preserved goods.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-31
Powerful Arabian Perfume.

The Arabs around Alden love power
full perfumes, and are highly skilled
in their preparation. Their favorite
Is called "oodi.' 1t is made from a
wood called "ood," and is so powerful
that when burned in incense pots the
smoke will impregnate the garments OF
those present to such an extent that
the perfume will remain upon them
for days, even after they have been
Numbered.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-31
Don Is Mans Friend.

However much or little the average
dog costs, he pays back to humanity
in affection, fidelity, intelligence, serv-
ice and companionship more than he
costs. This, all outside his value as a
creature, by his very presence among
men, cultlvating the spirit of kindness
and humanity which man still so sore
~ needs. The real dog lover puts no
price In dollars, and cents on his dog.
He simply says: Money can't buy
him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-31

his BIT.
There II one thing which my ex.
perience taught me that might help the
boy who may have to 60. It Is this
anticipation Is far worse than reaiiSa.
ton. In civil life man stands In awe
Of the man above him, wonders how he
could ever AL his job. When the time
comes he rises to the occasion, Is up
and at 1t, and is surprised to find how
much more easily than he anticipated
he nils his responsibilities. It 10 really
20 "out there"
He has nerve for the hardships; the
interest Of the work grips him he dnds
relief In the fun and comradeship Of
the trenches and wins that best sort Of
happiness that comes with duty wen
done.
THE END.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-31
Triumph Of engineering.

One Of the creates pginesrins M.
ecs OF the world tn Uues canal ~
formally opened 48 ynrs a1n m
canal cost 500. 100000 TIA fsollvAl
oven by the khedivs n coAmsuaan'
HcA Of the opening Of To canal e1ot
o1ioo0, 900, or q fourth - much - ~
lsaal. Cairo was gsily decked for IL
sssnt, which was attended BY tho -
p9or Of Austria, the empress q
francs, and many other high psrsoar
ages. The engineering work Of the ca
nal was under the direction Of the
great French engineer. Do Lesssps.
.IAs canal Ii SO miles lons.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-31
One rhInn After Another.

Widow Gubbons-"I be very sorry to
ask zee for help again, sur, so soon af-
ter me poor 'usband's death-but an
other pig died this mornin'." Cassell's
Saturday Journal
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-31
Enforcement Of Food Regulations In
FL ! ! :
Good crops are brave promises to the
Optimistic Thought.
You cannot make general rule of
anything.
inconsistency.

Patience-"Why do you look so dis
paragtngly at that man? He stood up
for you at the meeting the other night
when you were being abused" Patrice
Yes, I know he did. But I came
up on the same trolley car with him to.
night, and he wouldn't stand up for me
there"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-31
Undesirable Impression.

"Some men," said Uncle Eben, talks
so much bout how honest dey is dat
dey sounds like dey was inwardly
wrestlin' VIII terrible temptation"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-31
Taking a Nap.

Nan was sitting on one Of the small
est first-grade chairs with her legs
crossed. After a while she extended
them glngerly and exclaimed to the
teacher: "Oh, my feet have gone to
bed
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-31
4ioo Reward, 500

The readers OF this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages. ana
that ID catarnh. Catarrh being greatly
infiu enced by constitutional conditions
fe0uires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces Of the System thereby de-
atroyIng the foundation of the disease.
9fying the patient strength by building
up the constitution and assisting ma
ture In doing It's work. The proprie-
tors have so much faith In the curative
1hev offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that 1t fails to cure. Send Tor list
Aadress: +. ]. CHENEY a CO. Toledo.
Ohm. Sold By al Druggtsts I've.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-31

Old Chinese Writings.
The British museum contains the
Oldest known examples Of Chinese
writing in the form Of animals bones
inscribed with characters.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-31
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF AID.
MINISTRATOR.

State Of lows, Delaware County, ss:-
Notice Is hereby given, that the un-
dersigned has been duly appointed and
qualified as Administrator OF the Is
tate OF Nellie Masters, late Of Los An
geles County, California, deceased. All
persons Indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment
and those having claims against the
same will present them duly authenti-
Gated, to the undersigned for allow
ance.
A. s. BLAIR.
Dated June 18th, 1918.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-31
MORE WHEAT IN ENGLAND
Inerease Of Wheat Production In Great
Britain Is Not Enough.

Although the wheat acreage in Great
Britain has been greetly increased 1t
Is not likely that the increased yield
of cereals In the Upited Kingdom dur.
ing 1918 Will materially affect the
amount which must be delivered
abroad by the United States and Can.
ada. In other words. in comparison
with the total needs the amount which
can be raised in the United Kingdom
Is small. The wheat production Of the
United Kingdom in 1917 was 64,OOO,OOO
bushels and the increased acreage this
year Is estimated ut about 45 per cent.
enforcement Of Food Regulations In
England.
A farmer of Woburn, England, was
recently fined $3.50 for permitting a
stack Of wheat to be damaged by rats.
Good crops are brave promises to the
allies.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-31

JENNIE A. YOUNGREEN. n. +. d.
Hneoial attention given to Aechano-
and Hydro Therapy Treatments for
rheumatism, spinal curvatures ana nSt-
yous cases. office In Hyde Building.
Phones 416 or ST.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-31

c. X. READING, ARCHITECT.
Plans and Specifications on AL kinds
OF work. Office sos East Union street,
Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-31

THOy. n. CARKEEK.
ARCHITECT AND BUILDER: Super.
4ntendent Southeast corner eth ana
Main streets, Dubuque. Iowa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-31

DIR. @. H. MORGAN.
AssIsTANT STATE VETERINARIAN.
Hospital on Delaware Street. CANS an.
chester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-31

DORMAN BROS.
DENTISTS. Office on Franklin street.
Manchester; and Strawberry Point
Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-31

THEODORE SHELLY
LICENSED UNDERTAKEN AND
Embalrner. Telephone, Office 49,; res.
idence, 5s9, Manchester. Iowa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-31
Copyright, 1917, by Arthur Guy
Empey.

OUT
Taking of our boots, we sneaked into
the ward. I was sitting on my bed In
the dark, Just starting to undress,
when the man next to me, Ginger
Phillips, whispered, SOP 1t, Yank, ere
comes the matron."
Immediately got under the covers
and feigned sleep. The matron stood
talking in low tones to the night nurse
and fell asleep.
When I awoke In the morning the
night sister, an American, was bending
over me. An awful sight met my eyes.
The coverlet on the bed and the sheets
were mass Of mud and green slime.
She was good sport oil right, and
hustled to get clean clothes and sheets
SO that no one would get wise, but ION
her own" she gave me good tongue
flashing but did not report me. One of
the Canadians In the ward described
her as being "a Jake of good fell
low"
Next visiting day I had an awful
time explaining to my visitor why I
had not met her at the appointed time
and place.
And for a week every time I passed
a patient he would call, "Well, we'll,
here's the Yank. Hope you are feel
ing well, old top"
The surgeon in our ward was an
American, Harvard unit man, named
Frost. We nicknamed him slack
Frost" He was loved by all. If a
Tommy was to be cut up he had no OBJ
lection to undergoing the operation If
"Jack Frost" was to WELD the knife.
Their confidence in him was pathetic.
He was the best sport I have ever met.
One Saturday morning the commando
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-12

out of his way, and in fact thrown precedent to the winds. in advocating the reelection of tried and true con gressmen of the opposition party.
 notably in the case of Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota. But what has been the attitude of the Republican party?
 For months past Chairman Hays of the Republican national committee has bees engaged in campaign hay ing for it's object the return of a Re. publican majority to congress- With the enthusiasm of youth (this is his first campaign in his cxaCting posi- tion) he has attended Republican gatherings the country over with the object of strengthening locally the hands of the party workers. His en. thusiasm evidently has led him into grave indisCretion. to put it mildly.
 The dispatches yesterday related that he had given out public intima- tion refecting on the patriotism and good sense of President Wilson and his advisers And here is where the greatness of the character of Presi- dent Wilson has asserted itself. Had Theodore Roosevelt been in President Wilson's position another member would have been added to his famous Ananias club. and the country would have reycrberated to the sound of the Genunciation that would have been hcapcd oh the hapless head of the Of fender. But not so with President Wilson He immediately set about to find out whether the Republican chair. man had been correctly quoted. And il it be found that this is so, there is no doubt the matter will be attended to In q digniicd manner
 But the thought that must be upper most now ia that the hands of the President must be sustained in the present crisis. and common business lrudence alone. leaving out the ques. tion of patriotic duty, dictates that men be returned to congress who are at least in sympathy with President Wilson's war policies and aims, and the best assurance of this is to return Democratic members.
 Tn the case of Alaska, while its delegate has no vote. the return of Charles A. Sulzer will be vote of confidence in the administration and testimonial to the fact that Alaska stands unitedly behind the President in the great struggle in which the country is now engaged,
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-12
SACRIFICE MADE BY INDIAN |S
 G00D EXAMPL IF

SALT LAKE CITY. Sept. 12,-Pe- retta. 75 years old. whose chief at one time controlled big faction of the Ute Indians, has given her for. tune to the Red Cross. As some for tunes go. her donation was not much, but Pe-retta had $5l3 to her credit with Albert II. Kneale, superintendent o the Uintah Indian reservation. in southern Utah, and she gave the Red Cross $500 and kept $l3 for herself.
 Mir. Kneale, after addressing the utes recently on the Red Cross needs, concluded his remarks with the ques- ton, How much will you give?"
 Scores of hands shot up into the air each showing one or two fingers hidden, those outstanding to indicate the size of the contribution. One fin ger meant $l0. two fingers $20, accord. ing to the word signs of the Utes.
 From the gnarled fist of Pe.retta five knotted fingers confronted Super intendent kneale. Her subscription was entered at $50, A few days later Pe-retta limped to the Indian agency to fill out the Red Cross contribution card and when she saw that only $50 was called for she became indignant and told the superintendent she wished to contribute $500.
 But you have only $5l3 to your credit Mr. Kneale told her.
 Thirteen dollars left? That's enough for me" she said, and signed the card for $500
 Indians in the Uintah basin, accord. ing to Mir. Kneaie. have periodically supported every government move