Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-11-06
Help the Poor and Afflicted.

When the United War Work Com
mittee for Delaware County asks for
its apportionment In few days. to
aid the destitute and MANNED on the
European battlefields make your share
100 per cent. This National organi-
zation takes over the activities OF the
Loyalty League but does not infringe
on any obligations of the League now
In force.
When all Europe is clothed in sor-
row and hunger, let US give OF our
bounty. AS farmers we have reaped
bountiful crops and enjoyed prosper
ity as never before. Can we approach
Thanksgiving in more beautliul
turn of mind than that of giving
graciously from our surplus? One
farmer said we could afford to give
great deal more than we have in the
past. We trust the good folks in the
towns as we'll as Farmers will express
their sympathy for humanity In the
same proportion.
Our farmer friend sees in this new
organization an opportunity to give
as wishes. Jew or Gentle, Protestant,
Y, M. C. A. or Salvation Army. How
ever, he recognizes that all these &C
tivities add to the comfort and welfare
of boys that are lover there" and those
that are to 60 later.
lettings.
Brooks Bros. of Hopkinton, like
many other farmers, have been facing
a labor shortage due to the draft.
They are trying to meet the situation
by better systematizing their work.
These fellows are hard workers and
have been swinging big proposition.
Their efforts along livestock breeding
is bringing them to the front. Those
OF us who recall their splendid exhib-
It at the county fair this fall know
they are determined to have the best
some day. While they had strong
competition the they have that COM
ing back again" spirit which has made
many breeders famous.
While the Brooks brothers are
busy early and late they find time to
70 out and work for the Farm Bureau.
Recently they secured eleven members.
These men see a great future for the
Farm Bureau and their desire is-to
have every farmer in Delaware county
a member.
Mr.. w. B. Robinson is white wash
ing things down his way getting ready
for a big sale the last Of this month.
We understand that some choice ami
mails are to be offered.
Mr.. Robinson was just getting his
herd Of Short Horns up to good size
where he could take care Of the trade.
Now the demands of the war has ne
cessitated reduction. We hope, how
ever, that Mr.. Robinson will stay in
the game on as large scale as pos
sible for the good Of the industry.
Possibly no one in the county has
made such rapid rise to prominence
as a breeder as w. B. Robinson &
Sons. They realized the value Of the
fair as an educational center num-
Der OF years ago, and have been at 1t
ever since. As result they gradual
ly built up a herd that speaks for It.
self. II you don't believe 1t just make
q trip to the sale and compare their
animals with the stock on your own
place.
The County Agent is recovering
from minor operation and may not
be able to assume his usual duties for
another week. II you missed him at
the office last week he regretted 1t
more that you anticipate. Call again
when you are in town.
Has all the machinery been put un-
der cover for the winter? The wealth
er reduces the life Of machinery nearly
as fast as work In the field.
Whenever the weather is such that
fall work cannot be accomplished look
over the machinery carefully. Make a
list of all repairs needed and order
same. Then you know you have them.
Then the next time the weather man
helps you put the repairs on the
machinery.
Next season will find many farmers
short of labor. Good machinery and
horse power will make up for some
of the deficiency If we plan we'll.
Manchester With The Farmers.
At the last Council meeting an or
dinance was passed requiring all dogs
to be taxed and tied up nights.
Further any peson may and 1t is the
duty of the city marshal to kill any
stray dog not wearing a collar and
name plate.
We are pleased to note the assist