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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-17
GIRLS DO GOOD WORK
American Telephone Operators
Now Serving in France.
Hundred Who Were Sent over Civ
ing Such Efficient Service More
Will Be Sent.

WashingtOn.-To the 100 girls from
America now doing service as military
telephone operators in France, $50
more in training schools here may soon
be added, leaving reserve force of
400 more on file out of about 5000 APP
plicati0ns.
The telephone is referred to as the
NERVES of the army" and the young
women who have been accepted for
this work have undergone tests as Sc
we're as those to which q soldier at the
front is subjected.
The telephone exchanges often are
only a short distance behind the
trenches, and the operator must pos
sess both courage and calmness under
dangerous circumstances. y
"These girls" said Capt z. J. Yves
son, who recruited the unit, are going
to astound the people over there by
their efficiency. In Paris it takes from
40 to 60 seconds to complete one call.
Our girls are equipped to handle 300
calls an hour"
OluGE ISJUtlS Illdl nave IGdCuCu TIC
war department from France show
that the American hello girl is making
good rapidly in task as difficult as is
to be found back of the front line
trenches.
The first group of operators entered
training school here on January u
for instruction in advanced telephony.
They received practice in the largest
New York exchanges and were then
tried out at military environments. The
course included talks upon personal
hygiene.
The first contingent sailed on March
2. Other groups sailed in March and
April and were stationed at supply de-
pots and debarkatiOn bases.
In addition to speaking both French
and English fluently, every one of
these girls has stood a loyalty test
which proved that she could be trusted
with military information.
The uniform prescribed consists of
a coat and skirt of navy blue serge,
shirtwaist of navy blue Palm Beach
cloth and straightforward hat of blue
felt, while the regulation orange and
white cord on the left sleeve is used to
designate their rank, as operator, SUI
pervisor, chief operator and so on.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-17
FINE MULES.

W. G. Turpin has just returned from
Shelbyville, Kentucky, and will have
rs of the best mare mules you will see
this season These mules will arrive
Saturday, 9th, and we want you to call
and see them. They are from 4 to 6
years old and will weigh from 1000 to
1900 pounds. some very fancy and
close mated teams in this lot, and as
they were bought direct from the
farmers, therefore, we can make the
price right S-5t
G A. & w. G. TURPIN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-17
The Great Test.

Self-control is an easy matter when
we are alone, says New Success Maya
zine. But the moment oCr lives are
thrown in with others, then comes the
struggle. To maintain our equanimity,
to restrain the sharp retort, the impa-
tient exclamation, to get along smooth
ly with disagreeable people, without
friction or jarring-this is the great
life test. This is what builds charac-
ter, what tests maSh0od or woman
hood, what makes the ideal employee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-17
Fine Cotton Cron.

New Orleans, La.-Reports from
practically every section of the South
indicate the yield of cotton will be
heavy this season. The staple selling
at around 30 cents a pound in the
seeding season stimulated planting
Notwithstanding the fact that in many
localities a plea was made for the
planting of more food and feed crops
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-17
Sinners Of the DECLARATION

The American Declaration OF Jude
pendence was signed ny every mel oe'
of the cOntinental congress that mad
it. There were three signcrs from
New Hampshire. five from Massachu
sets, two from Rhode Island. -four
from Connecticut, four from New
York, five from New Jersey, tire;
from Delaware, nine from Pennsyl
vania, four from Maryland, seven from
Virginia, three from North Carolina
four from South Carolina 'and three
from Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-17
Had - Have Their Tobacco.

In the Revolutionary war long pipes
Were smoked with great delectatiOn
by the Continental troops, and when to-
bacco was difficult to obtain many Of
the soldiers would go out of their way
to get in contact with bands of timer
ant Indians, who always had goodly
supply of the weed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-17
To Debtors of L. ]. BIaIOck.

You are hereby requested to call
and pay me at once such accounts as
were due Mr. Blalock, at my Mayo
street home, or mail checks to post
Office box AS, Americas, Ga. l wish
to straighten up all matters at once,
and prefer to deal direct with each
debtor and expect your prompt pay
ment.
(MRS.) L. ]. BLALOCK.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-17
L A DIE S

When irregular or delayed use
Triumph Pills. Safe and always de-
pendable. Not sold at drug stores,
Do not experiment with others, save
disappointment Write for Relief
and particulars. It's free. Address
National Medical Institute, M;'wau
kee, Wis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-17
Reets Help Soil.

Beet crops have the effect of stimu-
lating the soil. Observations MADE
abroad show that after beets have
been grown on the land there has been
on increase in the yield of wheat OF
h59 bushels per acre; rye, 1.59; barley
All. and oats, 5.77. Cattle have In
creased and the net income has been
raised as high as 20 per cent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-17
phononranh Educational Factor.

The photograph as an educational
factor has tremendous value. Through
this means the children can become
familiar with all that is best in music,
either vocal or instrumental; they can
learn not only the music but about the
composers, and the great men and
women who sing and play various in
Struments.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-17
To Creditors of L. ]. BlalOck.

Please mail statements of your ac-
count to me at once, post Office box
ATS.
(MRS.) L. J. BLALOCK.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
TWENTY YEARS AGO.

(InG IeInOCTdL, JAN. y, lOJo')
At high noon on December 30, at
the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. H. E. Bushnell in Prairie
Township, Miss Alice e. Bushnell and
Walter S. Sedgwick of this city were
Joined in wedlock. Rev. John Bush
nell brother of the bride, performed
the ceremony.
Judge Seeds had gone to Iowa City
to resume his duties as professor in
the law department of the state uni
versity, after spending the vacation
in Manchester.
A series of revival meetings were
being planned by the Mthodist Episco-
pal church to commence January 9Th.
A large chorus choir, under the direc-
ton of Mr.. Howard L. Ram. had
charge of the music.
The members of St. Mary's church
had held very successful fair and
bazaar at Central Opera House in this
city.
Burglars entered the Great Western
depot at Dundee, but were success
full in finding only the agents over7
coat and shot gunssa ait SEQ gaum "
Miss Ruth Paxson had returned to
the State university at Iowa City at
ter spending the holidays at home In
Manchester.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
BY-coNE 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. 2, 1879

l.
Ex-NTayor Kennedy was the victim Of
a neat surprise, perpetrated on him
by his wife and members OF Olive
Branch chapter. The occasion was
Mr., Kennedy's fiftieth birthday ami
versary.
Sheriff Corbin had removed to his
farm. and Sheriff COwles had taken
charge of the office and county jail
The government had ordered the
discontinuance Of the Sioux City
Land office, and the records ordered
removed to the office at Des Moines
There were less than 1000 acres OF
public lands in Iowa, and there seem
ed no good reason for maintaining two
land offices in Iowa
Fred Tomlinson of Manchester and
Miss Clara Sawyer of LeMars were
married at the brides home.
Mr.. Thos Wilson, Mr.. Irons and
others had just opened an iron found
cry near the Illinois Central paSseng-
err depot. They were also equipping
a general repair and machine shop
Ernest C. Cowles and Miss Mary E.
Bishop were married at Forestville on
December 23, 1877, Ryal Hickox. JUS
tice of the Peace, performing the cere-
mOny.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

The Mass meeting held in the Metho-
dist Episcopal church on Sunday ev-
ening in the interest Of the Armeien
refugees, was we'll attended, considr-
ing the severely cold night. Addresses
were given by Rev. c. K. Hudson, A.
M. Cloud, e. M. Carr, Rev. A. w. Mont
gomery. Rev. w. J. Suckow presided
over the meeting, and stated the pur-
pose of the gathering. Rev. Mrs. Naly
pronounced the invocation. Mrs. r..
w. Williams and Mr.. Cal Martin favor
ed the audience with solo numbers.
A free will contribution for relief
work among the Armenien people,
particularly the orphaned children,
was taken. If ever people needed
help, the remnant of these peoples
needs it at this time. If you were not
at the services Sunday night and have
not had an opportunity to contribute
to this worthy cause, step into the
First National Bank and leave your
contribution, any time this week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
Methodist Episcopal.

The Epworth League will hold
social on Friday evening Of this week.
The subject for the Sunday morn
ing sermon will be Immortality"
The subject for the evening sermon
will be Facing the New Year"
Sunday school at IL o'clock, follow
ing which an election of officers will
be held.
Epworth league will meet at $3.50
Sunday evening.
" A meeting of the official board o.
the church will be held in the parlors
of the church on Monday evening at
$50. This is an important Meeting
and every member Of the board is
urged to be present.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
DEMOCRAT RAISES IT'S
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE.
After February 1st 1918, Subscription
Price will be $500, instead Of
$1.5O. Take Advantage Of Old
Rate and Subscribe or
Renew Now.

The subscription price Of The DEM
ocrat will be advanced from $3.50 to
5000 a year, effective February LIST,
1918.
Subscriptions, new or renewals, will
be accepted at the present price, $3.50,
until the date named. Subscriptions
cannot be accepted for more than two
years in advance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

Paul Munson, one of the Manches-
ter boys who has been in train1 Dc at
Camp Dodge since last summer, has
been discharged from the army be-
cause of physical reasons. Mr.. Mum
son had been in the hospital at Camp
Dodge for a few days, and the day be-
fore Christmas he was given his dis
charge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

A new light greatly aids firemen In
rescue work. This light, strapped to
his back. and elevated slightly above
his head, is powerful enough to pierce
the densest smoke. With one charge
Of calcium carbide, the light-3,OOO
candlepower-will burn for over four
hours.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

Dr., and Mrs. Floyd Smith, who had
been stationed as medical mission
aries in Turkey for number Of years,
expect to sail soon for the Philippine
islands, where DR.. Smith will engage
in medical work for the present. Mrs.
with was the guest of her father, J.
c. Heath, over Sunday. The best
wishes of Manchester friends will &C
company DR.. and Mrs. Smith as they
enter upon their work amid new sur
roundings.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

Delaware County Plantation com-
pany has bought H. s. Tubbs' boat
he had on the Mississippi river and
It is now on its way to be taken to
Bluefeld, Nicarauga, to use in going
up the rivers in Nicaaauga by the
company.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

The Democrat said last week that
Sergeant Cruise Amsden was expected
home last week for few days fur
Tough. Well, he was expected home,
and had been informed by two or
three officers that,she could have a
furlough. When his application for
leave of absence came to: the highest
officer, Sergeant, Amsden was inform
ed that his turn. would come later.
Mr. Amsden has been in the service
continuously for year and q half,
and 1his4friends in Manchester will be
right glad to see him, some time dur
ing this month.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
Reduces Ice Bill,

Mix equal parts of cement and sifted
sand with water, stiff enough to
spread so you have smooth surface,
and have it one-third Of an inch thick,
or thicker if you wish. Let stand q
few days to dry out. You have good
ice chest, keeps your ice longer and
saves quite bill.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
RED CROSS NOTES.
(By C. G. Yoran.)

(By c. G. YOran.)
One out of everys hundred persons
who were livingrin Delaware county
last New Years day is now wearing
the. khaki, and serving his country.
All over the county can be seen in
the windows the service flags for our
neighbors who have gone to fight for
us. They have gone bravely and
cheerfully. counting it privilege to
give their lives If need be to preserve
the blessings of liberty for our coun-
try. r. .- f-s.
The ninety-nine out of every hun
dred who remain at home are forced
by the facts into one Of two classes
Either we are supporting our fighting
men or We are not. If we fall into
the second class it must be for one Of
three reasons.
The first reason Is ignorance. But
after nine months since war was de-
clared every citizen worthy the name
ought to know enough about the war,
it's causes and requirements, to know
that every citizens help is needed,
not only in thrift, economy and maxi
mum production of food supplies but
in active service of dollars and hands
and brains. It must be the business
of all good citizens to inform the ig-
norant so that they may not continue
to occupy position contrary to their
real desires.
A second explanation. Of failure to
support our soldiers is that there
may be in this community some peo-
pie unworthy Of the privileges of
citizenship so engrossingly selfish that
they are willing that their neighbors
should die to protect them in comfort
without such a sacrifice arousing in
their microscopic souls desire to
give anything in return. Please God,
there are none such in Delaware coun-
ty! :,
The third reason is a fanatical love
for the German government. One who
in the face of the indisputable proof
of the German government syste-
matte barbarity and treachery still
desires the success Of the power which
attempts to justify the sinking of the
Lusitania of course would want to
see his neighbours boys left to die of
their wounds and would rejoice in
their wholesale murder. But what a
distorted idea of personal honor must
they have who stay in this country
upon which they have grown fat in
prosperity and seek to plunge knife
into the vital spot of the mother
which has made them what they are.
If they want to injure America they
should have the manhood to join the
German army and not remain here
enjoying all the privileges Of loyal
citizens.
The lines are daily being drawn
more plainly setting off the loyal from
the disloyal people of this community
It is becoming constantly more notice
able to refrain from patriotic service
We have not yet performed any opera
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

The Democrat received a line and a
check for next years subscription,
from our good friend, Ex-county Clerk
R. D. Graham, from Missoula, Mon
tana, and in the letter Mr.. Graham
says the weather has been fine all
fall, and that at the time the letter
was written, Christmas time, they had
no snow and that the ground was not
frozen yet. Mr.. Graham's friends here
will be glad to learn that he and his
family are we'll, and pleasantly situat-
ed in Missoula, one of the rapidly
growing cities of the great state of
Montana
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

Miss Lydia Haas, who has been the
efficient cashier in Stearns & McCor-
mick's general store, has resigned that
position to accept a position in the
Delaware County State Bank. The
bank has secured the services Of a
very efficient and obliging young lady.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

Miss Dorothy Reyes, who spent her
Christmas vacation, With her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Reyes, left Sun
day night for Sutherland, Iowa, to
resume her work as an instructor in
the schools. The Board of Suther-
land closed the schools for only one
week during the holidays, and from
now on will hold school six days in
the week. BY doing this they will
complete their required years work
early in April, and thus give the
country pupils an opportunity to do
their bit for Uncle Sam by assisting
with the farm work, just when their
services are in the greatest demand
on the farm.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

Mrs. Glenn Miller of this city has
the sincere sympathy of her friends
in the sorrow that has come to her
because of the death of her mother,
Mrs. Harry Farmer. Mrs. Farmer
passed away at the home of another
daughter, in Edgewood, last Saturday
morning, December goth. Funeral
services were held at the Congrega-
tional church in Edgewood, Sunday
afternoon. Mrs. Farmer was also a
sister of Mrs. o. e. Huene OF this city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

Earl Newcomb, son Of Mrs. M. L.
B. Richmond, who has been stationed
in Honolulu, for some time, has been
transferred to Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
Mr.. Newcomb writes that he found a
decided change in climate when he
reached the states, from that of~the
Islands of the Pacific.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

Miss Lillian Farragher of this city
and Mr.. Walter Steckel of Anamosa
were united in marriage at the, Meth
odist parsonage Tuesday evening.
Rev C. X. Hudson performed the cere-
mony. Their friends extend congratu-
lations and we'll wishes. 30 S25 I'D
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

Mrs. George Dc Noss of Cropsie,
Illinois, is guest at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Anderson.
DR.. De Moss is stationed at Fl. Riley,
Kansas, as first lieutenant in the
medical corps.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
PARENT.TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION
WILL MEET.

The Parent-Teachers Association
will meet at the High school next
Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The
subject will be War Saving for school
Children" State Treasurer E. H. Hoyt
and Supt. j. S. billiard will talk on
this subject. ~.
The kindergarten teachers will give
brief talks, outlining their work.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

The Ladies' Aid and the Missionary
societies of the Baptist church will
meet at the home Of Mrs. I. W. Lamp
man Wednesday, T~~"~--- "+-. at 10
o'clock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

Bert H. Hamlin Of this city, in
structor of manual training in Auro-
ra, Illinois, returned to his work on
Tuesday morning after SPENDING the
Christmas vacation at home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
Congregational.

All services in the court room. Sum
day school at 1000 a. m. Preaching
and Communion service at 11:00 q.
m. Meetings of the Y. P. s. c. e. at
$50 p. m. ...,s -a ,ir
The annual business meeting Of tn"
church will be held in the basement
of the public library on Thursday
evening, Jan. 8, beginning at 1880.
There will be reports from all socie-
ties, and election of officers, after
which, refreshments will be served.
All members and friends Of the church
are urged to be present.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. e. Cooking, who
live south Of Manchester, had as their
guests several days last week, their
son, Supt. Walter Cooking, and his
wife, of ,Ackley. oi~ =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

Miss Helen Pierce a student at Cor
nell college at Mt. Vernon, and Henry
Pierce, who is working for the Iowa
Electric Co., near Cedar Rapids, are
enjoying the holiday vacation at the
home of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
G.. A. Pierce.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

Tom Tolmie, who spent q part of
the holidays with his sister, Mrs. Hen
ry Prowse, returned to the Great Lakes
Naval training station Tuesday. vi"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

Miss Jennie McCarren, teacher in
the city schools of Minneapolis,
Minnesota, is spending the holiday va
cation with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
S. P. McCarren.n
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
Iohn b, Midkin has mn

John u Midkiff has purchased 80
acres of land in Nicarauga and s.
Mack zof Tracy, Mimi, has purchased
165, acres at the same place for which
the Delaware Plantation Co. have TAX
en- in residence at Tracy in exchange
for this land.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

The New Years dance satthe Armory
was largely attended and a. meat sum
for the Company H. mess fund was
cleared. SS5a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
Baptist.

Sunday morning, New Years Ne
sage"
Evening, "The Glories of Grace"
Everyone welcome. st osta. Is
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

Miss Nina B. Carhart is spending
the holidays with her mother, Mrs. A.
B. Carhart. Miss Carhart is one of
the teachers in the schools at Whiting,
Indiana. ..-.....-.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

H. E. Henderson returned this morn
ing from Sioux City, where he and Mrs.
Henderson spent the holidays with
their parents. Mrs. Henderson and
daughter, Genevieve, will return later
in the week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

County Clerk 0. R. Durham issued
marriage licenses to the following
persons during the week: Gus Clute
and Sadie Hook; Walter Steckel and
Lillian Mae Farragher.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

Miss Blanche Robinson is spending
the holidays with her relatives and
friends at Princeton, Illinois
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
United Brethren.

Prayer meeting and teachers train
ing class will meet at the home Of
Mrs. Rowland
The ladies' aid society will meet
Friday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. James Pinch.
Sunday services at usual hours.
Morning theme.sG tHel ping Others"
Evening theme: a'"The Straight Gate"
Junior c. e. leader, Ruth Bryan.
Senior c. e. leader, Mrs. Dempster.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
Ave, That's the Rub.

It Is all right for the modern young
man to offer a six-cy.inder love-but
the sensible girl wants to know who's
to keep it in gasoline.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

Harry Andrews, one of the Ma nches-
ter boys in training at Camp Grant,
Rockford, Illinois, was at home on a
furlough last week. Mr. Andrews had
been transferred to the engineer corps
of the regular army, and expects to
sail for France in a few weeks
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02

Miss Cecil Grommon went to Lin
coin, ILL.,, last week to spend several
days with her friends, the Misses Anna
and Mary Marcucci.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-01-02
s OXIDES Y MOines

I, Mr.. and Mrs. Lyle Conger Of Cedar
Falls, were the guests of Mrs Conger's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Todd,
south of Manchester, several days last
week. . sE