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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-08-07
ROUSE CITY FROM IETHARGY
War Chest Campaign Stunts That Keep
the People Of the Community
Talking of It.

To awaken any city from its war
lethargy is the problem confronting
any organization that undertakes tC
raise War Chest. 1t is highly i'm
portant that the community simply
talk breathe, eat and sleep "War
Chest"
Reclting the program carried out by
the "stunts'' committee Of one War
Chest organization, it is quoted:
"Our first effort was to get some
particular thing that everybody would
see and discuss. To do this we Sc
cured permission to erect in front Of
the statehouse building large wood
en- sign, 20 by. so feet. A cartoonist
drew for us three slde-splitting carca-
lures of the kaiser, Won Hfndenburg
and the crown prince. The heads Of
these figures were painted on metal
plates, swung in sockCt. The old
county fair plan of throwing at the
babies was utilized. A thousand cheap
balls were secured and the public was
offered the opportunity Of 'swatting
the kaiser at three shots for rs cents.
The thing was made more spectacular
by an electric contact which, when the
head was squarely hit, produced a
display and a boiler-plate rumbling
which, was deafening and could be
heard throughout the downtown sec
ton.
"The stunts committee also arranged
for some daily freak happening for
each day Of the money raising week
that would keep the town talking. For
example, on one day they arranged
with the police to arrest a prominent
business man while he was sitting in
a downtown hotel and charge him with
conspiracy. On him was found con-
esaled Var Chest pamphlets, which
boy scouts promptly distributed
through the crowd.
"On another day. the committee had
driven to the most congested point in
the city very,large farm wagon upon
which were piled 40 barrels. These
were SO adjusted that they could be
released from the drivers seat by
string. When squarely in the center
of traffic, the driver pulled the string
and the barrels went in every direc-
ton, simply demoralizing traffic. The
man in charge of the wagon drove
away and left the barrels where they
stood for the balance of the campaign
additional War Chest publicity.
"A burlesque funeral for the kaiser
was arranged for another day. The
committee secured a dilapidated
hearse which, despite police protests,
headed procession down the prin-
cipal street-on the wrong side Of the
street. The effect was simply ludi-
crous. Traffic direction was out of
the question and whenever the crowd
got too congested, somebody would
make War Chest speech"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-08-07

| tatlOn for money Tor period OF Il
months is to be permitted, it is OBJ
| vious that the goal must be large
enough.
An exhaustive statistical study of
this problem is necessary, and should
be undertaken by specially named
subcommittee of the executive COM
mittee. This detail is perhaps, the
most important Of the entire program.
In one city, where the War Chest
idea was operated successfully, the
executive committee constructed q
scale of giving in proportion to income
of prospective subscribers, and al
ing subdivisions of the Community War
Service organization money quota
as its goal. This scale Of giving was
adopted: For all corporations, per
cent Of the previous years income;
for all individuals earning less than
$1,000 per year, one days pay each
month. Since there are but % work
ing days, on an average, in month,
the scale was per cent Of the income
Of less than $1,000 year.
This same city adopted the following
table showing the percentage Of in
come suggested to contributors with
incomes Of more than $1,000:
$4,000 to $3.OOO-one days pay in 20,
or per cent.
$4,000 to $5,000-one days pay in II,
or 6 per cent.
$1,000 to $1O,O0O-one days pay in
II, or per cent.
$4,000 to $15,OO0-one days pay in
II, or per cent.
$4,000 to $20,OO0-one days pay in
II, or 9 per cent.
$4,000 to $25,OO0-one days pay in
10, or 10 per cent.
$4,000 to $3O,OOO-one days pay in
8, or II per cent.
$4,000 to $35,OO0-one days pay in
s, or II per cent.
$4,000 to $40,000-13 per cent.
$4,000 to $45,00O-14 per cent.
$4,000 10 s6o,o0t-i5 tef cent.
Other communities have not fol-
lowed this scale. Some have called
upon their citizens to donate to COM
mon fund the sum representing one
half hours work each week. Others
have based the campaign on so much
Of an arbitrary assessment against
the personal or property wealth of the
individual as may be determined from
the local tax duplicates.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-08-07
How's This 3

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past
thirty-five years, and has become
known as the most reliable remedy for
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru
the Blood on the Mucous surfaces. ex-
polling the Poison from the Blood and
healing the diseased portions
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Cure for a short time you will see q
great improvement in your general
health Start taking Halls Catarrh
Cure at once and get rid OF catarrh.
Send for testimonials, free.
FIJI. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. Ohio
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-08-07
Be Courteous to Ali.

Frequently the girl who is scrupu-
lous about interrupting an older per-
son, thinks nothing at all Of breaking
in on the story her small brother is
trying to tell, and talking on without
paying the least attention to him.
There are not two standards of cour-
tesy, one for older people, and another
for MISUNDERSTANDING Grit.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-08-07
We Face Famine.

The food wanted by mankind does
not exist. The word shortage is not
strong enough for the situation. TIC
put the matter bluntly, the whole
world is up against a nasty thing, fa,
miliar to the people of India, called
famine-Lord Rhondda Food Con
troller for England.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-08-07
America Can Save.

"Our position is critical, particular
ed States can save u.s.
"You Americans have the men, the
skill and the material to save the al
lied cause
"SIR JOSEPH MACLAY.
British Shipping Controller"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-08-07
May Give to Local Social Agencies.

Where eXpedient, it would seem
wise to include the needs of local So
cial agencies in War Chest campaigns.
In some cities this has been done,
while in others local relief funds have
been eliminated.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-08-07
BUSINESS DIRECTORY

70. N. Carr. Hubert Carr.
CARR 4 CARR
ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Special At
tention given collections Real estate
loans and Insurance.. Office in Post
Office building. Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-08-07

ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Office In
First National Bank Building, Main
Street. Manchester. Iowa.
The Kendrick gazette., 1918-10-04

lily into hostess houses.
I'VE put up an extra cot, re-
ported one western secretary, who re-
turned to tell the War Work Coun-
Gil the special needs of her commun-
ity, "for an old Lithuanian mother
who came hundred miles to see her
boy in camp. She cannot speak a
word of English and she has to have
her old black pipe every hour. But
her boy loves her.
Another charge bestowed upon us
is the girl-wife of a 'bootlegger' ar
rested for selling whisky to soldiers
He was wild with anxiety about her
till we said we would look after her.
"A thirteen-year-old imp has just
been turned over to our care. She
ran away from a convent, and, be-
ing adventurous, made straight for
camp"
Any hostess can tell you heart
breaking stories Of times when the
The Kendrick gazette., 1918-10-04
WOMEN AND THE WAR
= By MRS. HENRY p. DAWSON
92AkASA9 Treasure Work Council
National Y. w. c. A.

hostess house has been the refuge
of stricken women. She can tell you
also of incidents when the hostess
house has brought about happy end
ing.
Prayers Of gratitude for the Host
ess House are murmured every night
in many towns by women who are of
no particular importance to any one
except to some man in the army
and to God.
The commandants of the camps are
as appreciative of the hostess houses
as is the most forlorn woman. No
house is erected except at the direct
request of the commanding officer.
Fifty-fOur houses are now in use,
others are being built as fast as lum.
Der and carpenters can be secured.
Each house has it's individuality
The plans for the building at Camp
Gordon, Atlanta, Georgia, were re-
drawn by Miss Fay Kellogg in order
to save three magnificent oak trees
A fine old Southern mansion secured
for the Young Women's Christian. AS
sociation headquarters at Petersburg,
Virginia, is as popular with the sol.
diers from Camp Lee as is the official
hostess house.
The hostess houses serve the entire
nation.
The work with girls is one of the
most important functions of the War
Work Council. 1t deals with all kinds
of work with girls. Girls in small
towns, in cities, in country villages,
and in the great manufacturing cen.
ters are all touched by the unusual
conditions of country in a state OF
war preparation. Their patriotism
may urge them toward unexpected pit.
falls. Their very enthusiasm leads
them into danger.
Continued ......)
The Kendrick gazette., 1918-10-04


Of buttered toast, flatten tablespoon
full of mashed potato on top of each.
dust with grated cheese and set in
the oven long enough to melt the
cheese.
Onions In Ramekins.-Peel and boil
a quart of onions, drain and break
them up. Add pepper, salt, little
sugar and small lump Of sweet fat
Of any kind, add half cupful Of
grated cheese and cupful Of smooth
tomato sauce. Line well buttared
ramekins with mashed potato, fill
the center with the onion mixture.
dust the top with buttered crumbs
and bake until brown.
The dish is most satisfying with
white sauce instead Of tomato, using
the cheese just in the same manner.
N...: hefrs4e
The Kendrick gazette., 1918-10-04
meat. Here is good dish to con-

meat. Here, is a good dish to con-
serve both wheat and meat:
cornmeaI Cheese Dish.-Put two
cupfuls of water and a half teaspoon
full Of salt over the fire; when boil
ing hot add cupful Of cornmeal
mixed with cupful Of cold water,
adding the moistened meal gradually,
stirring constantly, keeping the mix
ture at the boiling point. When all
the meal has been added, set the boil
er over boiling water and cook for
an hour longer, stirring occasionally.
Just before serving, stir in a cupful
Of grated cheese. Serve sprinkled
with grated cheese. Onions on toast
will conveniently piece out a light
dinner, or serve as vegetable on fish
day. Pare, chop and cook in butter
one Spanish onion. add pepper, salt,
and teaspoonful of sugar, cover and
cook until tender. Spread on slices
The Kendrick gazette., 1918-10-04

Application Of Seal Coat in Progress.
larly we must save the foundations If
we are to protect the commerce and
industries of the country which are
supplying the needs of our men on the
battle fronts as well as the taxes Of
the government and the necessities of
the men, women and children who are
keeping the wheels going at home.
"The federal government, the manu-
facturer and the farmer for months
have been depending on the highways
for the transportation Of enormous
amounts Of materials and supplies by
motor trucks. The roads fast are
wearing down and hundreds Of miles
Of highways will become useless un-
less the resurfacing Of these roads is
encouraged SO that the foundations
may be saved. In road construction,
the principal cost Is in the foundations.
The top, or road surface, naturally is
the first to give way, break and finally
grind up and disappear, leaving the
foundations exposed.
FOundatlOnS costing hundreds or
millions Of dollars now are in danger
of being ruined forever, when they
could be saved by proper resurfacing,
but this should be done at once or else
the costly foundations will have to be
done all over again. In some states
and localities there is a disposition to
delay work until after the war on the
theory that men and materials are
more needed in the war work. This is
mistake which should be corrected.
Without the highways the business of
the country would be crippled. The
roads must be preserved both for war
purposes and for the safeguarding of
our industries, upon which our coun-
try's revenues depend. Makeshift sur
facing will crumble In q few months
The Kendrick gazette., 1918-10-04
PROTECT ROADS OF COUNTRY
Former Governor Tener Declares It
Military Necessity to Keep
Highways In Repair.

"It is up to the federal, state and
local governments to save our high
ways" remarked John X. Tener of
Pennsylvania, former governor, presi-
dent of the Permanent Highways cor
poration Of New York. Governor Ten
er declared that it is a military ne
cessity for the proper authorities to
protect the roads. "We must preserve
the roads of the country, and particu-
The Kendrick gazette., 1918-10-04
1x!5&HE4 1xx!IE&EiEE44 FH5
CABINE ETI|

The art of cooking cannot be learned
out of a book any more than the art
of swimming or the art of painting.
The best teacher is practice, the best
guide, sentiment, says Louis Four
teenth. We would add to sentiment a
little sense, for good cooking needs
Judgment as well as sentiment.
The Kendrick gazette., 1918-10-04

IOr several weeks
and will be for
weeks to come for
all who are trying
to conserve food.
The custom in
England which has
always prevailed,
that of serving no
hy1tfn~ xrys%h ~
The Kendrick gazette., 1918-10-04

"Our battalion went into action 140l
strong; 270 men came back" writes {
soldier from France. This seems {
terrible sacrifice, but
Americans have never retreated al
inch on French soil," says Reuters
correspondent at Paris, according te
news dispatches. No wonder the Hur
is backing up.
Do your part in the Fourth Liberty
Loan to let our immortal fighting mer
know you are backing them up.
The Kendrick gazette., 1918-10-04

dinner when meat and meat sauces
are used, is one worthy Of our OBJ
for fats are much needed
for our armies and as necessary as
The Kendrick gazette., 1918-10-04

w or k COunc1l'S s
activities. These
reception houses
are placed at the
entrance to the
cantonments for
the use of women
visiting their SOL
dier relatives. So
necessary b a v .
these proved that
t e n t s and bor-
rowed rooms were
pressed into use
until houses could
be built. Often
t h e Association
rooms in the near
est town W e r e
turned tempOrar.
The Kendrick gazette., 1918-10-04

and will have to be done all over
again. If properly surfaced now, hum
dreds Of millions Of dollars will be
saved"
The Kendrick gazette., 1918-10-04

Hostess Houses in the military
camps all over the country are one
phase of the Y. w. G. A. War
The Kendrick gazette., 1918-10-04
EVERYDAY FOODS.

"Eat an extra potato and save a
slice of bread" has been our slogan
The Kendrick gazette., 1918-10-04

Turn the Eagle Loose on Every
Fighting Dollar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-04

stantly. You chew a tablet after
meGls-distress quickly disappears
stomach becomes Sweet mo gas
or bloat-no belching of bitter, half
digested food.
H. L. Kramer, originator of EA-
TONIC, says:
II am proud of EATONIC. The
remarkable results it is proving up,
aremy ample reward for the hard work
l have devoted to the bringing out
of this preparation. Now have the
great satisfaction of knowing-abso-
lutely-that EATONIC will do every
thing that | planned for it.
/ strongly urge every man and
woman with a bad digestion to try
EATONIC at once on my advice, 1
state positively with all the emphasis
and sincerity at my command that it
Is now no longer necessary for any
one TO endure the miseries and dis
comforts of a weak, ailing stomach.
"A single large soc box OF EA-
TONIC will prove that | am right.
Get it from any Druggist today. He
will tell you what Kramer says is &C."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-04
DOCTORS ADVISE
SPRING TONES
Say There Is Nothing
Equals Iron and Phos-
pilates.

Fxperienced doctors claim that
everyone should take a good tonic in
the spring, that during the cold
winter months we all eat too much
meat, fats, heavy foods and too lit
tie fresh vegetables, that the entire
system IS clOgged up, overloaded
and overworked, causing thin, i'm
pure watery blood and that tired,
nervous feeling, pimples and bad
complexion.
Honest doctors all over the land
have found and are recommending
and prescribing phosphates and
iron as their spring tonic for the
blood and nerves, they say it re
moves all impurities, unclogs the
channels and sends the rich, red
life giving blood through the veins,
renewing health. strength and
nerve force as nothing else Will.
II You are all in, run down, flag
ged out and your nerves all shot TO
pieces and the Joy gone from life,
rake Phospbated Iron. the red blood
and nerve builder. It Will make a
new man OF woman Of you, make
you feel like doing things again. re-
news that youthful feeling, you can
almost feel yourself coming back
Try Phosphated Iron today, it has
helped thousands and will not dis
appoint y0u.
To insure physicians and their
patients getting the genuine Phos
plated Iron it is put up in cap
sules only, do not allow dealers TO
give you pills or tablets Insist on
capsules a J Riess and leading
druggists everyMhere.-(Adv.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-04
POLICE REPORT
SHOWS SLUMP
Only Eight Women Prisoners Taken
Care of In Last Month Accord
ing to MatrOn.

The police report for the month
of May shows that only POI cases
were tried befCre Magistrate c. j.
Smith and that he collected a total
of 81 ,047 so in fines. The statemen
as given to the commission by Chief
Of Police Phil J. Miller is appended:
City cases DisOrderly conduct,
Sc; drunkenness, %; assault, one /;
gaming, three; no DINNERS on
auto, three; passing street car
with auto, two; exhibition of stud
horses. one; animal running at
large. one; keeping a nuisance, one; ;
blocking streets with junk, three !;
total city cases, 1913. Ambulance
calls, 80. Wagon calls, Al LOdgers,
five. Light out, 50; total hours,
92S Cases dismissed. state, one +;
city. If Women tried, city, eight.
Meals furnished, A at 20 cents a
meal, $40. Total fines collected
by c. J. Smith, Sl,O476O.
State Disorderly conduct,
three; violating motor law, IS; vag-
rancy, one; fugitive from justice,
five; manslaughter, one; total state
cases. IS Grand total cases, POI.
Police matrOn, Mrs Anna Kirk
man. in her monthly report shows
that only eight women prisoners
have been recorded during the last
month. She made 81 calls in the in
terest of her work, while only -
calls were received. The statement
follows:
Calls made in interest of work,
eight; calls received, 70; neglected
children looked after, eight; way
ward girls looked after, five; way
ward boys looked after, four; one
boy declared delinquent, one girl
placed in Bethany home, three chill
dren placed in st. AnthOny's hospi-
tai, two women and baby taken care
Of at Association house, one woman
sent home to Chicago, three cases
referred to Dr. Foster, three cases
referred TO Associated Charities,
eight prisoners in women's depart
meut-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-04
CAPTAIN MILLER
HOME ON LEAVE;
TO GO TO COAST

Captain r. B. Miller, Rock Island
physician, is home on short fur
Tough enroute to Vancouver bar
racks, where he will be on duty in
the spruce division of the aviation
section of the army.
Captain Miller is not only getting
a wide range of experience in his
profession but he is seeing much OF
the country as is .attested by the
number of changes in location of
his assignments. He was first
commissioned as a lieutenant and
went to Fort Benjamin Harrison,
Ind. Then he was sent to Camp
Pike. near Little Rock, Ark, where
he remained until he was COM
missioned captain. He was then
transferred again to Park Field, an
aviation camp near Memphis, Tenn.
Saturday night he received orders
to proceed to Vancouver Barracks.
In going to Vancouver he will be
at a camp where there are large
number of Rock Island boys. He
leaves for the west tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-04
FINEST THING IN
THE WORLD FOR
4 BAD STOMACH
Thousands Speak Highest Praise for
H. L. Kramer's Discovery" Eatonic"

Go where you will, in city, town or
country, and YOU will hear people
talking about II. L. Kramer's latest
success, EATONIC, the wonderful
new relief for indigestion and all
stomach distress after eating. Drug
gists say that in EATONIC, Mr..
Kramer has even a greater prepara-
ton than Cascarets, which he orig
mated years ago.
This, of course. is a subject that
comes home to practically everyone
very few people, indeed, are entirely
free from stomach misery in some
form. The man or woman, who has
never experienced the dull, LUMP
ish" feeling of distress that results
from a heavy meal, is surely the rare
exception. And it is, therefore, not
a matter for wonderment that EA-
TONIC is universally hailed with
gratitude as q great deIiverance.
EATONIC is a scientific prepare
ton carefully thought out, with the
purpose of neutralizing the excess
acids that produce painful stomach
gases. EATONIC acts almost in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-04
BUILDING WORK
TOTAL IS HUGE
Construction Expenditure Reaches
$170,612 in Last Month Accord
ing to Inspector.

Construction work to the value
OF $170,612 has been undertaken n
the last month according to c. Y.
Johnson, city building inspector.
The SimpnsOn home, rated e.
$4,000. contributed toward swell
ing the months total. The report
follows: New dwellingings. 81;
remodeling jobs, IS; barns and gar
ages, %; porches, Il; moving pic
ture houses, l; moving dwellings,
2; billboards, 3; hot air furnaces,
9; hot water heating plants, >;
steam heating plants, l; estimated
value Of buildings, $170,612; esti-
mated value of heating, $4,025. max
ing a total of Sill, $50; number
square feet of walks laid. 1892.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-04
'eROWE NABBED
IN DIES MONIES
,...-neS Outlaw Arrested On Sus-
picion for Being Implicated
in JeveIry Theft
sfcrRNG PETITION sICNERs
= Iau Here for Being Disorderly
and intoxicated On Several
Occasions.

o., Grove. one-time outlaw,
s,sa reform campaign in Rock
rs,snd made him well known here,
: mes HIoires and was arrested
sunday on suspicion for being
,,nIicated IN the theft OF S2.5O0
!, sawelry which was stolen from
. Des Moines hotel
he wa. released after being held
.,- one hour. The police were sat
.see5 that he had no connection
.--t5 the robbery. He was freed
NV after he and his room had been
- --',,--o,rhIv searched for traces of
s1v clews which might have led 10
he missing 5ewelry-
Crowe's arrest followed the dis
.,rarv nv the Des NJ0ines police
.so, Grove was a former outlaw
md rbev suspected him because of
his knowledge of criminal meth
DDS
5ucting a campaign like the one ne
adhered here. He speaks in the
various theatres on the beLaII OF
c0nvicts in the prisons. lie Is Sc
ring signers to petitions as he did
Sara Far enabling c0uyiCts to enlist
: the United States military ser
wee
Drunk Here.
Inst Dravious to his leaving for
Des Noines. Grove was arrested
several times by the Rock Island
,oltce for being intoxicated and dis
--derly. To date no direct results
lave come from the fund furnished
bv several local people TO further
lie work planned by Grove
Pat Grove is still in Des NOines.
-r7r-v THRIFT SrarlpS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-04
WRITTEN ON
FACES.
RHEUMATISM
lou Can't Hide rheumatism.

Il runs up into the nerves. causes
- expression in the face, makes
Iol look and feel sfcker man Won
COX, you rneumatics understand
-. IleFe isn't as much of IL as
go used 70 De. "Neutroue Pre-
f 49, s9' has educated rs TO
lsedom Of all Rheumatism and its
lany ailments
Aeutrone Prescription 50" loos-
- lAose painful. swollen joints
=, muscles. You can distinctly
.eel all trouble leaving YOU and
9atort and happiness creeping IN.
mere IS absolutely nothing else
e-o"n Ike 'Neutroue Prescrip-
"a - Tor all Rheumatism.
:, iou can prove II. get a SOC or
'-sV oottle Of your druggist today.
-. J. Riess. and leading drug
ss8 every where tAdv)