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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-24
Delaware County Farm Bureau
NN County Agents Ofce)
ture, Bureau of Animal Industry
Washington, D. G.
Tools.

Washington, d. G.
Tools.
The tool box Is an important part
of every we'll operated threshing ma
chine. Lack OF the tools and minor
repair parts which belong in the box
is responsible for many exasperating
delays. 1t should contain wrenches,
hammers, files, a wise, and whatever
other tools are necessary for taking
off and putting on minor parts OF the
machine and making minor repairs.
1t should always contain sufficient
supply of good belt lacing, the imple-
ments for trimming the belts, punches
for making the lace holes, and also a
supply of extra links for all the chains
on the separator. Some extra tagging
for covered pulleys and rivets or nails
for putting it on should also be includ-
ed.
All these things, and others which
probably will be needed in the course
of the seasons work, should be pro-
vided before threshing begins.
Dept. of Agriculture Advises Against
Heavy Feeding of Beef Cattle.
In view of the unfortunate expert
ence last winter of some feeders OF
heavy cattle, the continued high price
of grain, and the uncertainty OF the
continuation of the good prices we'll
finished heavy carcasses recently COM
mand the United States Department
of Agriculture believes that feeders
should concentrate their efforts on the
production Of economically short-fed
cattle. OF course, this statement does
not refer to baby7beef production,
which is speciality in itself
There is no question that for the
last several years cattle feeders have
been making beef too fat, that is, they
have put more finish upon the animals
than economy would justify. This
idea was evidently in the minds of
the Advisory Committee of Agricul-
ture and, Live Stock Producers ap-
pointed by the Department of Agri-
culture and the Food Administration
when that committee recently, made
the following recommendation:
I'VE feel that cattle marketed at the
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RYAN,.

services in the Catholic church here
Sunday in the absence of Father Nal
10y, who was called to Waterloo.
James and John Dolphin and fam
lilies and DR.. Donnelly and wife were
at the Welcome Abbott home at La
mont Sunday, the occasion being a
sort of farewell to Welcome Abbott,
Jr., who is home from Harvard on
furlough.
N Weller was a business visitor in
Chicago during the week.
Pat Smith passed away at his home
here on last Sunday after several
weeks illness. Mrs. Smith has the
sympathy of the community.
Mrs. Joe Cody and daughter, Vir-
ginia, have returned home from a
visit with her parents at Council
Bluffs. Her sister returned home with
her for an extended visit.
Mrs. j. E. McElliott and sister, Miss
Blanche McEnany, were in Cedar Rap
ids during the week
DR.. and Mrs. OBrien had as their
guests last Sunday the O'Brien family
of Sand Spring.
Dorence Foley is assisting P. F..
McElliott with his harvest Dorence
! is doing his bit after just returning
from his college work at Prairie du
Chen
Several from Manchester attended
the exercises at the Catholic church
here Sunday evening.
Mrs. George Johnson was shopping
in Cedar Rapids one day during the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Sullivan and
daughter, Grace, were Monticello Wis
itors last week.
w. H. Ward is having his house
treated to coat Of paint
Mr.. and Mrs. Houlahan entertained
several relatives Sunday in honor of
their son, Howard, who leaves for
Georgia with the soldier boys on We'd
nesday.
James Ryan, son of Frank Ryan,
was here Sunday for two-fold pur-
pose. He visited his parents and al
so took part in the exercises at St.
Patrick's Sunday evening where he
held "Old Glory" in the sanctuary
during the dedication of the service
| flag which has thirty stars represen-
tative of the boys in service.
Ambrose Ryan was recent visitor
with his brother, James, at Camp
Dodge.
George Smith is giving his store a
coat of paint this week.
| The new bank and post office are
beginning to put finishing touch on
the town of Ryan. Many larger cities
have no better buildings and when
completed will be a fine addition to
Ryan.
The young son of Mr.. and Mrs.
and break his arm.
! r. NJ. Merriam and John Mangold
were in Prairieburg recently.
| Dr. Malloy and family were here
for Sunday evening services.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. J. Britt were visit
ors at the P. F. McElliott home Sun
day. They also visited relatives in
Ryan and attended the exercises at
| the church in the evening.
Mrs Nellie McEnany gave a fare
we'll party to two Of her nephews on
last Monday evening as they will de-
part for camp on Wednesday. Sew
eral from here attended
Charles Mccormick and family and
I Miss Nellie Powers We're here Sunday
evening.
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Copy
Copy
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, May, II, 1918.
noor Cir.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, May, II, 1918.
Dear Sir:
In answer to your inquiry regarding
the possibilities Of Nicaragua, Central
America, am pleased to state think
there is great future for that coun-
try. I spent eleven months there and
enjoyed the stay very much. The eli
mate is delightful all the year around;
the soil very productive. Anything
you put in the ground grows fine. The
largest number of different products
ever saw.
In regard to the net profits on sugar
cane land, will say $4,000 per acre
per year, is very conservative esti-
mate, and only requires one planting
in 10 to Is years.
Yours truly,
(Signed) R. F. DOUGLAS.
Advertisement
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-07-24

Savannah, Mo-, Oct. II, 1916.--1
used a bottle of Chamberlains Collie
and Diarrhoea Remedy about nine
years ago and it cured me of tiux
(dysentery). I had another attack
Of the same complaint some three or
four years ago and a few doses OF
this remedy cured me. have rec
ommended Chamberlain's Collie and
Diarrhoea Remedy to dozens Of peo-
pie since I first used it, For sale by
A. G. Philip.
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF Elk.
ECUTRIX.
State Of Iowa, Delaware County, IS

State Of Iowa, Delaware County, ss:-
Notice is Hereby Given, That the
undersigned has been duly appointed
and qualified as Executrix of the es-
tate of Frank S. Harris, late Of Della
ware county, deceased. All persons
indebted to aid estate are requested
to make immediate payment and those
having claims against the same will
present Them duly authenticated, to
the undersigned for allowance. Dat
ed July 10th, 1918. =.
AUGUSTA HARRIS,
BOWS Executrix.
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF AD-
MINISTRATOR G. t. a.

Notice Is Hereby Given, That the
undersigned has been duly appointed
and qualified as administrator C. t. a.
of the estate of Sebastian Schirmer,
late of Delaware County, deceased All
person indebted to said Estate are
requested to make immediate payment,
and those having claims against the
same will present them, duly authenti-
Gated, to the undersigned for allow
ance.
MATTHIAS SCHIRMER
Dated July LIST, 1918. 27w3.
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Mrs. BurnS' Letter.

Here is a letter that is certain to
prove of interest to people In this vi
cinity, as cases Of this sort occur in
almost every neighborhood, and peo-
pie should know what to do in like
circumstances:
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Lame Shoulder.

Lame Shoulder.
This ailment is usually caused by
rheumatism of the muscles. All that
is needed is absolute rest and few
application Of Chamberlain's LiAf-
ment. Try it. For sale by A. C..
PhiHpp.
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NOTyCE OBJ APPOINTMENT OF exc.
CUTRIX. ....

State Of Iowa, Delaware County, $751;
Notice Is Hereby Given, That the
undersigned has been duly appointed
and qualified as Executrix of the es-
tate Of Thomas Phelan late of Della
ware County. deceased. All persons
indebted to said Estate are requested
to make immediate payment and those
having claims against the same will
present them, duly authenticated, to
the undersigned for allowance
MARY PHEL4AN.
Dated June 10th, 1918. 29w3. BE-
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Delaware County Fair, Sept. 2, 8,
4, 5, and 6, 1918. ..
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-08
SCHOOLS MAY CLOSE

The city commission this
afternoon recommended that
all schools and churches be
closed and all public gather
ings be done away with until
the danger Of an epidemic OF
Spanish influenza S h ou ! q
They prov provided that an
teachers should draw their
salaries during the period
which the schools will stay
closed. Mayor Littleton and
Commissioner Huffaker were
given authority to act and
the matter will be definitely
decided at a conference this
afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-08
ADVANCE MADE
UP MEUSE VALLEY
Americans Reach Brleulles,
Thirteen Miles South Of
verdun,
MEET STRONG RESISTANCE
Buildings Crumble Under Big
Gun Fire-Town Filled With
Machine Guns.

with the American Army Northwest
of Verdun, Oct 7.-(Night.) )--Ameri-
can forces advancing up the Meuse
valley have reached the southwestern
outskirts of Brieulles, thirteen miles
north of Verdun.
The town Is honeycombed with ma
chine guns. Observers counted six
teen machine guns in a single build
ing. American artillery Is lombard
ing the town and the buildings are
crumbling to pieces under our big gun
fire. Bus
East OF the Meuse river. the German
artillery fire Is slackening and air OH
servers reported that the enemy has
Seen Withdrawing his heavy guns since
American batteries poured hundreds
or tons OF gas shells Into the Haran-
mont region east of the Meuse, where
herman artillery was stationed, The
GERMAN gunners had to work their
guns wearing masks. Our artillery is
ihillcting heavy losses.
IN the advance last Friday. tho
americans had to go forward throuen
aense e undergrowth. The men of The
battalion noticed Germans slipnlnp 70
the rear, but believed that thew we,i'g
can line. u Aiieii-
ing enemy groups succeeded in hold.
ing up the assault of the second Amor
,can column. with the result that the
battalion was cut off. '"'
When the advanced elements vera
sent back to maintain contact with The
main body. they encountered the en-
emy In their rear.
The Germans took shelter in mn
evacuated trench system that the
Americans had passed over, using n
as base of resistance. The boches
brought up machine guns from dug
outs. while airplanes carried them
food. ammunition and medical Sup
plies. Carrier pigeons were used for
communication purposes.
The Americans fought continually
10 prevent capture. A half dozen
times the main American force tried
to hack its way through to relieve the
surrounded battalion.
X The occupation OF hin No. zl4 ycs-
terday permitted direct machine gun
fire against the Germans. The Ameri-
can advance northward then released
the battalion. The Americans. who
had been surrounded for over three
days, then turned upon the boches who
had formerly been besieging them and
captured many of them.
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REVEALED SECRETS
WHILE INTOXICATED
Sensational Charge Made by
Lieut.. Murray at Trial of
Otto Loehmer,

New York, Oct. S.-An American
troop ship was torpedoed as the result
of information concerning the sailing
date of sister troop ship obtained
| from a petty officer IN the United
| States navy by Otto Loehmer, an
enemy alien, who supplied the navy
man with liquor, according to charge
made by Lieut.. Murray, of the United
States army intelligence bureau. The
charge was made at tn. arraignment
Of Loehmer and Miss Margaret Sulli-
van, his alleged accomplice, before
United States Commissioner Stanton.
Loehmer was held on a technical
charge of having unlIwfully supplied
officers and men of the United States
army and navy with liquor. 1t Is
stated by intelligence officers, however,
that much graver charge probably
near future.
At tie hearing, evidence was intro
duced purporting to show that Loeh-
mer had intrigued, either with the
knowing or unwilling connivance of
the Sullivan girl, to lure American Off
GERS and men into her home and give
them liquor until they talked unre-
servedly and supplied, him with valu-
able military secrets.
AS a specific instance, Lieut.. Muir
ray tod Of a drunken petty officer in
the United States lazy, giving out
information concerning the sailing Of
a United States troop ship, in the
presence of both Loehmer and Miss
Sullivan. This information, according
to the lieutenant, led to the torpedoing
Of sister troop ship in the convoy.
The petty officer, according to the
lieuten mt, is under arrest in France,
and will be returned to this country
for courtmartial.
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TO MAKE NO HUMILIATINC
PEACE, SAYS DERNBURG
Gompers Denounces Kaiser's
Move to Weaken Unity Of
Democratic Nations.

Amsterdam, Oct. 8.-Germany's new
ministry Is one of national defense as
we'll as of peace and is prepared for a
stand to the end against a humiliatina
peace. Dr. Bernhard Defhburg, FORMER
German minister of the colonies. de-
clared in statement, according to
Berlin advices.
To Resist Peace Offer.
London, Oct. 8.-The fatherland
party in Germany. after the meeting
of the reichstag on Saturday, held a
meeting and passed resolutions to re-
sist by every possible means the peace
offer of Prince Macmillan, the new
imperial chancellor, according to a
Zurich dispatch to the Exchange Tele-
graph company.
Gompers Denounces Move.
Rome, Oct. S.--Samuel Gompers, who
is here with delegation Of American
labor leaders, strongly denounced the
recent peace move Of tho central pow
ers, saying that the new German ma
neuver seeks to weaken the unity OF
the democratic nations and lessen
their fighting spirit. He said: THE
Austro- German and Turkish military
system should be beaten. The security
OF lab7r and the people requires that
the central powers shall capitulate and
their military menace be broken"
Two Points Rejected.
Copenhagen, Oct. S.--The Lokal An
zeiger of Berlin says that two of Presl-
dent Wilson's points must be consld-
cred rejected--the separation Of AL
sace-Lorraine from Germany and the
incorporation in independent Poland
and Prussian Poland.
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deems it necessary to assure him
self of the exact meaning of the
note of the imperial chancellor.
Does the imperial chancellor
mean that the imperial German
government accepts the terms
laid down by the president in his
address to the congress of the
United States on the Sth of Jan
uary last and in subsequent ad-
dresses and that its object in en-
tering into discussions would be
only to agree upoI the practical
details of their applications
The president feels bound
to say with regard to the sugges-
ton of an armistice that he would
not feel at liberty to propose a
cessation of arms to the govern
ments with which the government
of the United States is associated
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-08
HAVOC, SAYS STOCKHOLM
BuIgaria's Withdrawal Wipes Out War
Million res.

Stockholm, Monday, Oct. S.--Bulga-
ria's withdrawal from the war and
subsequent peace developments have
played havoc with Scandinavian ship
ping stocks. Norwegian papers esti-
nate that 100 wal nillonaires have
been wiped out by the break in Nor
wegian shipping securities alone.
In a single day 1t Is estimated that
The value OF Norwegian shipping stocks
declined 100.000,000 kroners or about
S33,00O,O00. These losses were chiefly
on securities Of small companies oper-
ating one or two ships, whose stocks
have been selling as high as 400 be-
sides the stiff freight rate. Many
stocks Of this value have dropped In
value 80 per cent.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-08
WOMEN FLOCK TO POLLS
New York Registration Showed Ratio
One to Three.

New York, Oct. Son the first days
registration for the state elections next
! month, women in New York city yes
terday registered at the ratio Of about
one to three with the men. 1t was an
nounced today. The complete figures
were: Men 75.757; women, 24,006; total
09,762. The registration of women has
attracted particular attention Of po-
litical observers. for 1t will be their
first opportunity to participate in a
general state election
Political leaders have made a special
effort to have the women register in
large numbers in o. der to make up for
the detection created by the absence
OF the fighters. Automobiles were
pressed into service today by the suf-
frage organizations to bring the women
to the registration places. Suffrage
leaders predicted that the women
would make n much better showing
tefore the week ends.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-08
CLAIM FRONT is UNBRoKEN
Sample Of Pan -Germanic Comment
On ,eace.

Amsterdam, Oct. Z. - Commenting
upon the address by Prince Maximilian'
the new German imperial chancellor.
the Tageblatt Of Berlin says: "All Ger
many, or at any rate that great, hon
est and good Germany which Is I'M
perishable. feels that Prince Maximil-
ian, in accordance with his duty as a
man and as servant of his people,
has done what is right and necessary.
why haven't we learned earlier TO
know ourselves?"
A sample of pan Germans comment
may be found in the editorial printed
ON Sunday by the Lokal Anzeiger, de-
fiantly Announcing that the German
people will to the last drop OF blood
fight those whose aim i5 to dictate a
humiliating peace.
"Unbroken stands oui front on enc
my land" the newspaper continues.
I'VE shall be able to defend ourselves
more easily against an entente attack
through Bulgaria than against Russia,
whose millions vainly threatened us
for three years"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-08
American Ship WeStgate
Sunk, Result Collision

Washington, Oct. 8.-The American
steamer Westgate, of the naval over
seas transportation service, has been
sunk at sea with the loss of six men,
bers of her crew, In collision with the
steamer American.
The American picked up the sur
vivors and is proceeding to port.
A dispatch to the navy department
today reporting the sinking said 1t oc-
Cured about 500 mile off the Atlantic
coast, but did not give the time. The
Westgate was a cargo carrier Of $500
gross tons
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against the central powers so long
as the armies of those powers are
upon their soil. The good faith
of any discussion would manifest
ly depend upon the consent of
the central powers Immediately
to withdraw their forces every
where from invaded territory.
The president also feels that
he is justified in asking whether
the imperial chancellor is speak
ing merely for the constituted au-
thorities of the empire who have
so far conducted the war. He
deems the answer to these ques-
tions vital from every point of
view
Accept, sir, the renewed as
surances of my high considera-
tion. ROBERT LANSING"
(Signed.)
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-08
AMERICANS ACCOMPLISH
SUPERB ORGANIZATION
SOLUTION OF GREAT TASK
FACED AT RHEIMS.
Temporary Halt Not Surprising,
Cost French and British
Four Hard Years.

American Headquarters in France,
Oct. S.-(Reuter's.)- )-F'rom the front
between the Argonno forest and the
Meuse during the past twenty-four
hours, came clrcumstantial reports
that the enemy Is moving troops and
wagons northward from Sommeranco
and Romagne, continue to come In
but he Is st.ll leavini enough men to
hold his positions here. German ma
chine guns are said 70 he only fifteen
feet apart, though this sounds like a
needless exaggeration. and there seems
to be considerable artillery reserve
back Of the German Wues at some po-
sition not as yet disclosed
On the other hand, Brieulles, which
was well fortified and held by many
machine gun companies, Is now being
brought to the ground. Grand Pre-
Dun and Ancreville are also burning.
These fires were probably kindled by
the Germans and contradict any other
evidence there may be that permanent
occupation of them had been intended
by the Germans.
Need Not Be surprised.
1t seems probable, therefore, that the
Americans are being held up here only
long enough to enable the enemy's
troops to retire from the big Rheims
pocket 1t need not cause surprise
that the Germans are able to hold up
the Americans for this is the first ex-
perience the men frorl across the At
lantic have had with artillery organ
ized resistance. The opposition in the
Marne salient was almost entirely
from machine guns. while at st. Mihiel
the enemy never meant to stand. The
first days fighting between the Meuse
and tho Arpopna forest foil In the
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-08
ENEMY DELIVERS HEAVY
COUNTER ATTACKS
French and American Troops
Under Gen. Gouraud Quick
ly Repulse Huns.

With the American Army on the
Champagne Front, Oct. 7.-(Night.)-
Heavy German counter attacks were
delivered by the Germans against the
Americans southeast of st. Etienne
today, but all were quickly repulsed.
The counter strokes against the
Americans fighting with Gen. Gou-
raud's army developed during the
morning and were aimed at high
ground which the Americans had cap
tured between st. Etienne and the
Somme- Py-Attigny highway.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-08
ALLIED SUBJECTS
LEAVE PETROGRAD
French and British Have Been
Under Protection of Nor
wegian Legation.

Washington, Oct. S.-French and
British subjects who have been under
the care of the American consul gen.
eral at Petrograd have left for the
frontier according to advices received
today by the state department from the
Norwegian legation at Petrograd. The
territorial rights of Norway have not
been violated, it was stated. Official
confirmation Of the abdication of King
Ferdinand and the resignation of the
Bulgarian cabinet was also received by
the state department from Sofia. The
Bulgarian prime minister and minister
of finance still remain and are sincere
to the allies, the advices add.
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Text of Communication.
The text of the communication
handed to the charge of Switzer-
land here follows:
"Sir-I have the honor to ac-
knowledge, on behalf of the pres
ident, your note of October 6, in.
closing the communication from
the German government to the
president; and l am instructed by
the president to request you tc
make the following communica.
ton to the imperial German chan
cellor:
Before making reply to the
request of the imperial German
government, and in order thai
that reply shall be as candid and
straightforward as the momen.
tous interests involved require
the president of the United States
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-08
Influenza Epideimc in
New York "Stati0nary''

New York, Oct. 8.-Health Commits
sioner Copeland today classed the cpl
demic of Spanish influenza as station
ary in this city. Notwithstanding an
increase in the number of new cases
and deaths, both from that disease and
from pneumonia.
Influenza cases reported for the
twenty-four hours were 2,503, an ad-
vance OF 915 over the increase Of yes
terday, and deaths numbered 1873 as
against seventy on Monday. Pneumo-
MIA victims totalled 2s2, with 100
deaths.