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Middletown transcript., 1918-03-09
NOT COOLEST At S0LSTICE
Crest Of Winter Weather Comes Much
Later Than the Accredited BE.
ginning Of That Season.

Though the day as a whole begins to
lengthen December %, we have the
puzzling fact that the sun continues
to rise later for some days, a scientist
states. The earth is actually nearer
to the sun at this season than 1t is in
summer but the suns low angle pre-
vents it from warming things up as it
otherwise would.
Though nominally "winter begins"
December %, this is an arbitrary date,
and everybody knows from experience
that this is not the coolest part of the
year. The crest Of the cold comes in
January and February. The reason for
this lag Of the cold season Is that in
December the earth is still enjoying
the heat it stored IN from the sun in
the summer and it does not cool off
to its maximum point till a month or
two later.
In the same way the hottest part
of summer is not at the summer SOL
stice, June 81 and %, but from a
month to two months later, for it takes
the earth that long to get warmed up.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-09
The Grant Monument.

The monument to General Grant In
front of the capitol in Washington
was contracted for on August 10. 1903.
The contract provided that the work
should be completed in five years, but
the contractors asked, and were grant
ed. several extensions. All of the ar
chitectural work Is finished, the cav
airy and the artillery groups are in
position at either end of the platform,
the lions and lamps called for by the
design are in place and there remains
to complete the memorial only the
placing of the equestrian group, i. e..
the figure Of General Grant on horse
back on the central pedestal, and af-
fixing the two has reliefs which are to
go on either side Of the pedestal. The
total cost authorized by congress for
the memorial is $4,000, exclusive Of
$4,000 which was appropriated for use
in procuring designs.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-09
German Silver.

German silver is manufactured In
three general ways, according to Pop
ular Science Monthly. 1t is composed
of nickel, copper and zinc in varying
proportions. The German method Is
to melt all the copper to be. used in
the mixture, and twO-thirds Of the
nickel and zinc in graphite crucible
and then add the rest Of the nickel
and zinc. In the English method the
copper, nickel and zinc are melted
all at one time, then more copper and
zinc are added. Should the metal ap-
pear porous, fireclay pipe contains
ing pitch is pushed into the install mig.
ture to deOxidiss 1t. There are sew
eral American methods, One is to melt
a copper-nickel alloy and then grad
ually add the preheated zinc. In an.
other method mopel metal is used as
!. base,
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-09
1uuusT IN :::1:..

In southern India factory at which
gh-grade rubber is made resembles
dairy, the milklike appearance Of the
latex adding to this illusion, as we'll
as the precautions taken to insure alb
sOlute cleanliness, says the Family
Herald. One of two methods of manal-
facture is generally adopted. Ii the
estate is young and only few trees
are being tapped the rubber is made
in the form Of biscuits or sheets. The
latex is put into shallow, round dishes
or oblong pans and u certain quantity
Of acetic acid added to it. This Is
the c0agulating agent most generally
used. After standing for some hours
the rubber is found floating on the top
of the dish in white, spOugy clot.
This is removed and washed and rolled
by hand and through mangle until
clean. The biscuits are placed on racks
in warm room or an artificial dryer
and allowed to remain there until dry.
The finished biscuits are pale amber
cOlOred and transparent, and for this
reason are popular on the market,
for their purity and freedom from dirt
can be judged by holding them to the
light and looking through them.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-09
TRAINING for War.

If Englishmen considered the foot
ball field as the place to win their bat
ties, Prussians have always held that
the best way to prepare for victory is
by training their young officers In the
hunting field, notes writer. Since
medieval times the chase, especially
IN the continent of Europe, has been
advocated by the school of warriors. In
the old days. when men were only in
terested in fighting, and when there
weren't really enough wars to keep q
healthy feudal nobleman continuously
occupied and happy, warning upon
wild animals was discovered to be the
aext best thing to warning on humans.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-09
Officer IGNORED Orders.

Early in the war when Field Mar
shall John French and General JOffre
were straining every nerve to hold
back the German advance which they
did finally at the Marine French gen.
eral, so the story goes, refused to open
orders sent by an officer who had been
promoted over his head. The message.
like the dispatch in the FrancO-Prus.
sian war, was 'lcst" and q division,
which was left without support. was
almost annihilated. The story goes
that the general was ordered shot.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-09
BoscHEE's GERMAN SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies,
when BOSCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP
has been used so successfully for fifty.
two years in all parts of the country for
coughs, bronchitis, colds settled in the
throat, especially lung troubles. 1t
gives the patient good nights rest,
free from coughing, with easy expecto-
ration in the morning, gives nature a
chance to soothe the inflamed parts.
throw off the disease, helping the pa
tient to regain his health. Sold by
MIDDLETOWN DRUG Co. Inc.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-09
MARRIAGES in Enaland.

The war has resulted in 100000
English people being married between
August, 1914, and June, 1917. who in
the ordinary course would not have
married. The marriage rate for 1915
was the highest recorded, 1914. These
figures are given out by Sir Bernard
Mallet, registrar general of births.
deaths and marriages in England.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-09
Our Furniture
Wanted

Farms and Property wanted
in every state and every County
to sell onone per cent commission.
If you want to sell write TO day
how we sell property in your
section and you pay the Commits
sion after sale is completed.
Farms for sic in every state.
Mass. Farm and Poultry Journal
PIP Lewis Street,
LYNN, MASS.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-09

Acco9dng 10 the Department o. CO
riculture, the 1917 corn crop Is $751;
5000 bushels, the greatest by 66,OOO,.
600 bushels ever grown in this coup.
try, and q record yield Of potatoes also
IFS reported. Now will prices drop'
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-09

. By perseverance and discrimination
a man can cut himself with q safety
razor. Through exercising these same
qualities one can get ones self impris-
oned in this country for abusing free
dom Of speech,
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-09

Thrift stamps enable the mooest
quarter dollar to do at least SIX ol'S
worth of patriotic service.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-09

FOR sALE--Wagcns and dearborns.
J. C. GREEN.
WOOD FOR SALE-Cut in stove
lengths. and ready to burn. $500 per
two-h horse load. Apply to
H. S. BRADY,
Mt. Pleasant, Del.
Phone GIRL.
FOR RENT. - One of the best Fruit
Farms in Delaware; possession March
18th 1918. In full bearing of over 100
acres on peaches, pears and apples OF
all the latest and best varieties.
C. W. LORD
Dover, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1918-03-09

The United States mint is million
pennies behind. So are the resi- o. W.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10

Macdonald stepped forward and took
from him a small cloth sack.
"One Of those we keep our gold in
at the bank" said the Scotsman after
a close examination. "This definitely
ties up Holt with the robbery. Now
for Elliot" HH..
"He left the hotel with Holt about
five this morning, the porter says"
This was the contribution of the land
lord. ~ e.... y.
The room of Gordon Elliot was in
great disorder. Garments had been
tossed on the bed and on every chair
and had been left to lie wherever they
had CHANGED to fall. Plainly their
owner had been in great haste.
Macdonald looked through the closet
where clothes hung. His new fur
coat Is not here-nor his trail boots.
Looks to me as though Mr.. Gordon had
hit the trail with his friend Holt"
All doubt Of this was removed when
q prospector reached town with the
news that he had met Holt and Elliot
travelling toward the divide as fast as
they could drive the dogs
The big Scotsman ordered his team
Of Siberian wolf-hounds made ready
for the trail. As he donned his heavy
furs, Colby Macdonald smiled with
deep satisfaction. He had Elliot on
the run at last.
Just as he closed the door of his
room, Macdonald heard the telephone
bell ring. BE hesitated, then shrugged
his shoulders ana strobe out into the
storm. II he had answered the call
he would have learned from Diane,
who was at the other end of the line,
that the stage upon which Sheba had
started for Katma had not reached the
roadhouse at Smiths Crossing.
Five minutes later the winners of
the great Alaska sweepstakes were
flying down the street in the teeth Of
the storm. Armed with rifle and
revolver, their owner was mushing into
the hills to bring back the men who
had robbed his bank and killed the
cashier. He Travelled alone because he
could go faster without,a companion.
It never occurred to him that he was
not match for any two men he might
face.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
S1e0 Reward, 500

The readers of this paper VIII be-
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all it's stages, and
that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces of the System thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease,
giving 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
powers of Halls Catarrh Cure that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure. Send for list
Of testimonials.
Address: F. J. CHENEY G. CO.. Toledo.
Ohio. Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
"NeWport News.n

In Virginia's early days communica-
ton with the mother country was, of
course, wholly by ships, and when one
was expected the colonists were all
eagerness for the news from home.
On the occasion of one, 1t may have
been the first, of a certain Captain
Viewpoints expected return from Eng
land at or near the place now bearing
his name large number of persons
collected to receive Viewpoints news"
Hence the name, now shortened to its
present form.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
Meaning Of "aosnorusr

The correct spelling of the strait
which connects the Black sea with the
Sea of Marmora and separates Europe
from Asia is Bosporus, not Bosphorus.
The word is pure Greek composed Of
two words Dos, a COW, and porus, a
ford, corresponding to the English Ok
ford.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
That Ancient FEELING.

Blobbs-"I feel like the oldest man
in the world" Slobbs--'What.a are you
talking about? You are not day over
thirty" 3lobbs-''Yes, but I've just
been listening to a boy Of sixteen tell
about things he used to do when he
was a kid"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
Tattoo Marks.

1t is possible to get rid Of tattoo
marks by having the Ink dissolved out
with acid but this destroys the skin
and leaves a scar. 1t is also possible
to have the tattooed skin cut away and
replaced with graftJ from some other
portion Of the boiF,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
196,173 Mile. on Polarine Cadillac.

Have run my Cadillac 1878 miles in the eight
years have had it in the livery business. Have
used nothing but Poarine. Car has never been
overhauled and contains the bearings and pis-
ton rings that came in the car.-F. j. e, MINI.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10

toward Milton, and each Of them GOV.
cred him with weapon.
"W-what are you doing here?'
quavered the cashier.
drop that gum" came the low,
sharp command from one of them.
Some old ancestral instinct in the
bank cashier rose out Of his panic to
destroy him. He wanted to lie down
quietly in a faint. But his mind as
serted it's mastery over the weakling
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
BuiIdina staIwart Character.

Stalwart character, that Invaluable
possession which, partly because it is
an invisible possession, often is hard
to understand, is just the net result OF
daily devotion to duty.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10

Mrs. Johnsing-"Can't stay long.
Mn. Snow; I just come to see eff yo'
wouldn't join de mission band" Mrs.
Snow-"Fo' de lan's sakes, honey,
doan come to me! can't even play a
inouf organ" Christian Register.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
No Trouble PAIGE.

Have driven my Paige for more than Is months.
Tried several oils but Poarine is the most satisfac
tory and economical. No trouble and engine runs
as smoothly as when bought it-C. w. w, Mich.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
Work Most important.

Nothing can bring you peace but
yourself and the triumph of principles.
Do your work and you shall re-en-
force yourself. Mary e. Haskell.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
A Plea.

sand why should give You a kissr
Scientists say a man needs sweets"
"What of it?' I'm going without
sugar. Now's your time to encourage
grille"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
Polarine the Carbonless Oil Chalmers.

Have run 10000 miles in my Chalmers without
cleaning spark plugs or cylinders. Would not use
anything but Polarine.-L. b. N. Oak.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
LOOK TOR Love,

TO be able to see the Iovable traits
in people is a wonderful help to hap
piness.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
Makes Many Matches,

A single manufacturer in London
makes nearly a thousand million boxes
Of matches every year.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
Best Oil Ever Used-National.

Have used Polarine in our National Car for two
years and it has given us better service than any
other oil we have ever used.-E F. r., MINI.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10

THOS. II. CARKEEK.
ARCHITECT AND BUILDER Super
intendent. Southeast corner 9Th and
Main streets, Dubuque, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10

C. X. READING, ARCHITECT.
Plans and specifications on all kinds
Of work. Office sos East Union street,
Man chester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
5000 Miles Without Trouble Hudson.

I was surprised when I removed the cylinders
from my Hudson Car, which had driven 5000 miles
without engine trouble of any kind, to find the cyl
inders and pistons in such good condition. The de-
post was very small.-R. A. R., Mich.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10

r RAIL
A Tale of the North
by
William Macleod Raine

Copyright by William Macleod Raine)
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10

DIR. c.. NJ. MORGAN.
ASSISTANT STATE VETERINARIAN.
Hospital on Delaware Street. Calls an
swered day or night. Phone Ala. Man.
CHI ester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
After Three Years Bearings Bright and Smooth
-Pierce.Arow.

Used Polarine in my Pierce-Arrow for three
years before overhauling and then found all the
bearings bright and smooth. Have never had any
trouble with carbon-T. B. c., So. Oak.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
No Trouble With Carbon or Bearings-(
land.
land.

In the four years we have used Polarlne IN on
Overland we have had no trouble with carbon O
bearings.-C. & A. p, Ind.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
No Better oil Than Polarine Oldsmobile.

We inform all purchasers of Oldsmobiles that
we believe no better oil than Polarine be found
IS. NJ Co., Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
FRED b. BLAIR.

FRED II. BLAIR.
Lawyer. General practice. Probat
ing Estates speciality Office in Firs
National Bank Building, Main street
Manchester, Iowa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10

ARNOLD & ARNOLD.
Attorneys AT LAW. Office over
Delaware County State Bank Manches-
ter Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
BUSINESS DIRECTORY

e. NJ. Carr. Hubert Carr.
CARR & CARR
ATTORNEYS AT Law. Special at
tention given collections. Real estate
loans and Insurance. Office in Post
Office building, Manchester, Iowa.
YORAN & YORAN.
attorneys AT LAW. Office In
First National Bank Building, Main
Street. Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
THE PERFECT MOOR 81

No Trouble With Carbon or Bearings
In the four years we have used Polarine IN our
Overland, we have had no trouble with carbon or
bearings.-C. & A. P, Ind.
No Better Oil Than Polarine Oldsmobile.
We inform all purchasers Of Oldsmobies that
we believe no better oil than Poarne can be found
IS. NJ. Co., Iowa.
Best Oil Ever Used-National.
Have used Polarine in our National Car for two
years and it has given better service than any
other oil we have ever used.-E F. r., MINI.
1878 Miles on Polarine Cadillac.
Have run my Cadillac 1876, 173 miles in the eight
years have had it in the livery business. Have
used nothing but Polarine Car has never been
overhauled and contains the same bearings and PTS.
ton rings that came in the carr. j. e, MINI. \
Polarine the Carbonless OIL Chalmers.
Have run 10000 miles in my Chalmers without
cleaning spark plugs or cylinders. Would not use
anything but Poarine.-L. B., N. OAK
No Trouble Paige.
Have driven my Paige for more than 10 months
Tried several oils but Polarine the most satisfac
as smoothly as when bought it.-C. w. w, Mich
5000 Miles Without Trouble -Hudson.
was surprised when I removed the cylinders
from my Hudson Car, which had driven 5000 miles
without engine trouble of any kind, to find the cyl
inders and pistons in such good condition. The de-
post was very small.-R A. r., Mich.
After Three Years Bearings Bright and Smooth
-Pierce-Arow.
Used Polarne in my Pierce-Arrow for three
years before overhauling and then found all the
bearings bright and smooth. Have never had any
trouble with carbon.-T. B. c., So. Oak.
Use it in your car
and be convinced
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-10
o. Blow a Shoe.horn.

(To BE coNTINUED.)
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-19
REV. STRE|TENBERGER
IN STIRRING SERMONS
M. P. Evangelist Has Been In
The Work Fifth OF
A Century

In the M. p. church Sunday, Rev.
Streitenberger addressed the Men S
Bible class and the Sunday school
and delivered strong and stirring ap-
peals in the morning and evening
preaching services. The morning
subject was Life or Death from 10
mans Sc. The evening subject was
Sleeping Jonah" from Jonah l:6'
With his characteristic earnestness
he moved the congregations to SER
ious thinking which will undoubtedly
bring good results. He has been In
the pastoral and evangefstic WORK
for twenty eyars. has labored in Ii
states of the Union and has number
ed 10000 converts.
He will direct the song service
starting at I o'clock this evening and
will preach on THE Heavenly Bap
tism." The interest and attendance
are increasing and good work is be
ing done.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-19
INDUSTRIAL CLAIMS
AND APPEALS MADE
BY DISTRICT BOARD

The following classifications have
been made by the district draft board
on appeals and industrial claims:
Glass HAIRY II. Sharp, John j..
Scholes, William C. Frost, Ross
Scott, Robert G. Harry, C. Lee Wolfe,
RAYMOND W. Butler, Harry j. Weber.
Jay C. Lewis, Alvin ID. Dudgeon, En-
nest Bulyer, James Friend, Danna 7.
Arnold, Walter b. Payner, Calvin Nj.
Stats. Herbert c. LaFever, Harry
c. Robinson, Alfred w. White.
Glass 2 Leroy Purdy, Jay A.
Kemp, Charles Bonsell, Arthur l.,
Black. Albert Schen, Clarence Bish-
op. Charles Blair, Chester T. Horn,
Harold IL. Enslow, Ross L. Wolfe,
Walter NJ. Dill, Paul H. Debolt, John
w. Kaufman, Alonzo o. Simmons
Ray C.. Bell, Paul G. Beck, Geber d.
Chacaroff, George Il. Streby, Ross c,
VanWinkle, Lewis II. Gilbreath, For
rest w. Eley. Fred A. Spearman
Howard C. Winand, Douglas C.
Welch and Loral II. Proper.
Class 4-Charles A. Boeshart and
Willis M. Parsons,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-19
WOMAN STRUCK
BY TRAIN HERE;
d. A 7 H RESULTS.
Mrs. Frank Perrine Dies
While On Way To Hospital
After Accident
DROVE ONTO TRACKS IN
FRONT OF NOON TRAIN
Horse Carried On Engine
Some Distance After Be-
ing Struck

Mrs. Frank Perrine, aged about SO
yeare, died about 1880 o'clock Mon
day morning in the Miller Brothers
ambulance in which she was being
rushed. to the hospital after being
struck by the Pennsylvania passen-
ger train that arrives here at 11:25
o'clock at the crossing in the Penn
sylvania railroad yards at the foot of
Rideely street as she was driving
across the tracks from the city dump
ing grounds.
Mrs. Pelrine was alone at the time
of the accident. driving one horse to
a light wagon in which she collected
garbage from residences here for
some time and was returning from
unloading the wagon when the acci-
dent occurred. Although still living
when picked up by persons who got
off the train, Mrs. Perrine was un-
conscious and very little is known as
to how the accident occurred.
Mrs. John Baltzell, who lives some
little distance from the scene of the
accident, was standing where the
crossing was in plain view and saw
the woman drive her horse across the
switch farthest from the main track
The approaching train apparently
frightened the horse, according to
Mrs. BaltZell. but whether the horse
/ bolted and carried the wagon directly
in the path of the approaching train.
or whether the driver did not see or
hear the train, or thought she could
drive across in safety could not be
determined.
The train struck the front end of
the wagon. literally smashing it to
pieces and killing the horse instantly
The animal was carried some little
distance on the front of the engine.
The train was stopped in approx
mately its own length from the
crossing The injured woman was
found unconscious, a large wound on
the back of her head being practical
ly the only injury she received.
Mrs. Perrine was rushed to the hos
pital. but died just as the ambulance
reached the door, The dead woma.
lived about two miles south of this
city on the Newark road with he
husband Frank Perrine, who is EN-
ployed at the Cooper shops.
The funeral at 2:30 o'clock Wed
, nesday afternoon at Miller Brothers
chapel.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-19
DISTRICT COURT
Of AP Pc Al s TO
Be HERE 500 N
Judge Houck Will Exchange
Benches With Hughes
OF Lima
APPELLATE JURISTS TO
BEGIN WORK APRIL z
Davis Bequeaths Bulk OF His
Estate To Wife; Court
House News

On Tuesday, April 2, the court OF
appeals of this district will begin its
session at Mt. Vernon. The judges
are Hon. l.. X. Powell of Mt. Gilead,
Hon. Lewis b. Houck Of Mt. Vernon
and Hon. Il. S. Shields of Canton
The docket for the term is quite
large and contains several cases OF
unusual importance.
Hon. Kent W. Hughes of Lima, one
of the judges of the third appellate
court district, will occupy the bench
here at this time in place OF Judge
Houck. who was attorney in num-
Der of the cases to be heard before
being elected to the bench, and for
this reason cannot now hear them.
Judge HOuck will be on the bench
at Lima during this time in. place OF
Judge Hughes.