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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-10-09

THE recent demotiOn of Brig. Gen
George Barrett from the rank of ma.
jor general. commandant of the ma,
rine corps, and the fact that no nc.
ton has been taken on his application
for appointment as major general to
fill a new existing vacancy, is exciting
lively comment in navy and marine
corps circles.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-10-09
A Great Victory.

A great victory has been won 70:
ourselves when s~elfshness has been
defeated.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-10-09

BUYERS of stills, beware, or the
government will get you. All buyers
must swear that they will use stills
only for water, and records of all
sales and resales will be kept.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-10-09
A Possible Election Hitch-Other Items

n DISABILITIES growing out of
/ the Tennessee suffrage tangle are
being officially considered, notwith-
standing the fact that Connecticut has
since made a ratification of sorts. The
possibilities arise out of constitutional
provisions that a candidate must have
a majority in the electoral college to
secure his election. If courts should
declare, after the election has oc-
Cured, that the Tennessee ratification
of suffrage was Illegal all wOmen's
votes cast under authority of the nine
teenth amendment also would be lille
gal, and there would be nothing to do
but throw out the whole vote of states
where such illegal voting had occurred.
Thus, no candidate would have q ma
jority OF the electors and the house of
representatives would elect the presi-
dent
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-10-09

DISTRIBUTION of President VIII
sons flock of sheep, which have
roamed the White House lawns for
several years, began when a score were
shipped to somewhere in Virginia."
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-10-09
IMPROVED UNIPORM INTERNATIONAL
NMYSOOOL
LESSON
(By REV. p. d. BITzwATER, D.. D.,
Teacher Of English Bible In the Moody
Bible Institute Of Chicago.)
10. 1890. Western Newspaper Union)
LESSEN FOR OCTOBER 10
BAPTISM AND TEMPTATION or
JESUS.

LESSON TEXT-Matthew 81; I:11.
GOLDEN TEXT-Thls is my beloved
Son. In whom / am well pleased.-Matt
SIT.
ADDITIONAL MATRRIAL-Luke S;1i
t:13; Heb. 2:1s: 4:l5.
PRIMARY TOPIC-Jesus Pleasing this
Heavenly Father,
JUNIOR TOPIC-Baptism and Tempta.
tion OF Jesus.
INTERMEDIATE AMI SENIOR TOPIC
Jesus Overcoming Temptation.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
Victory Over Appetite. Pride and Am
billion.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-07-07

| and two sons he leaves to mourn his
death. two sisters, Mrs. c. NJ Gould
of Earlville, and Mrs W. D. Kenny
of Watertown, South Dakota. Mr. Rob
inson was an honest hard working
man. His word was as good as his
bond, and he was respected by all his
neighbors. He attended the Congregat-
ional church of this city, and was .
member of the Adult Bible Glass. The
funeral was held in the Congregation
al church Friday afternoon, Rev W.
j. Suckow officiating in the presence
of vast congregation which attended
to the high esteem in which deceased
was held.
Ideal weathereand very large crodw
assisted in making the celebration here
on Saturday grand success. The af-
fair was held on the grade school cam
pus. which proved an ideal place with
plenty of fine shade trees and refresh
ment booths. Congressman Burton E.
Sweet, Of Waverly, was orator of the
day and his speech held the closest
attention of the vast audience Music
was furnished by the Earlyille band.
A fine program of sports, games, races
etc. proved interesting contests, A fast
game of base ball was played between
Colesburg and Earlville, resulting in
a victory for sColesburg, the score be-
ing to 1. There were fireworks gall
ore In the evening and the days pleas
ure was ended with big dance i'll
the opera house, for which Noack's
orchestra furnished the music.
Floyd Young of Cedar Rapids, spent
the week end visiting at the home Of
his grandmother, Mrs. R. Newcomb.
Word was received here Friday
morning announcing the death OF
Henry Vessels a young we'll known
farmer Of Colony Township, who pass
ed away in a hospital in Des Moines,
following an operation. He was 33
years of age, and Is survived by his
wife and one child. The remains will
be brought to his home near Coles
burg for burial.
George Parker and family of Water
loo. spent Saturday and Sunday visit
ing at the r. B. Palmer home.
A. happy family reunion was held
at the Murley home during the week.
The children participating were, A, c,
Murley and family Of Evanston, ILL.,,
Mrs. Reba White of Volga City and
Matte and Maude Murley.
Mr.. George Ham another of the high
ly esteemed and well-to-do retired
farmer passed away at his home in
Earlville, Friday night. The cause Of
his death was tuberculosis and pneu-
monia. The announcement Of the death
OF Mr.. Ham has caused deep sorrow
throughout the community for he was
well known to all as a kind hearted
generous man. For many years he op-
Grated farm south of Earlville, and
Manchester Democrat., 1920-07-07
MILO TOWNSHIP FARM BUREAU
PICNIC.

A fine day picnic dinner and q
sociable time marked the beginning
of series OF Farm Bureau meetings
in Milo township. After few games
of horseshoe at which the township
winner has not yet been decided, and
a game for grown-ups pass the hoop,
the picnickers were called together
for business session. Some time was
spent In studying a report Of the pro-
gram OF work as taken up in Oronge
township, Blackhawk county. and the
county agent assisted In working out
a program of work for Milo township
It is the intention to complete the
program of work at future meetings,
and to appoint leaders to take charge
of minor projects of the community.
In Colony township the farmers have
decided that the building OF good roads
past every farm home is the greatest
need, and should be taken up at once.
In Elk township, marketing Is con-
sidered as an important problem.
Through the efforts of Mr.. Geo. Han
sen, president of the Farm Bureau OF
Milo township. and his assistants es-
pecially the women who provide such
good eats, it was voted that the days
outing had been a success, ana the
next meeting would be held at Bailey,s
Ford, at which time all farmers OF the
township are invited to come and as
sist in making it real township
meeting.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-07-07
FARMERS EXCHANGE
~ For Sale.

Registered Angus cattle-several
cows, with calves at foot, and herd
bull. Priced right or will consider
trade.-Grant Brayton, Manchester.
Some bulls of serviceable age, sired
by Beau Donald 37th 34465T Reason
able prices. E. E. Boxwell, Man
chester, Iowa.
Dark Brown mule, s years old;
sound; weight 1890 pounds.-P. +.
McEnany, Ryan, Iowa, Adams twp.
Two yearling shorthorn registered
bulls, roam and red; sired by village
Night 3rd. Price $125.
Shorthorn bulls; l herd bull; year.
ling calves; we'll bred and good indi-
viduals. Louis Koehler, New Vienna.
Two Shorthorn cows, with calves at
foot; good start for some one--b.
]. Woerderhoff, Earlyille, Iowa.
Black Polled Angus bulls; 10 mo.
to 2 years.-Mrs. Anna Sheppard. Man
chester, Iowa.
8 pure bred Duroc Jersey brood
sows; to farrow in August.-Harry
Quinn, Edgewood Iowa.
One yearling Duroc Boar (Orion
Sensation Breeding); weight 800 to
400 pounds. Price $10O-P. j. Duf-
fly, 21s miles south of Manchester.
n etaoi netaoin etaoin taoin ar ar ard
Duroc Jersey sow and litter; also
several Holstein cows.-E NJ. New
comb, Manchester, Iowa.
Grade Shropshire male; age 2 yaers.
Price SIS Phone IL 3S on Delhi.
Sam .Beitz, Delhi, Iowa.
Second hand mower; IT. cut; price
s25. Louis Cooking. Manchester.
WANTED.
Wanter to rent: farm; 100 to 16o
acres, close to high school. Phone,
81 on 65. N. o. Talmadge, Man
chester, Iowa.
A registered Holstein bull; 6 to lC
months, good breeding and individual
ity. Will pay s125.-U. P. Kramer,
Hopkinton, Iowa.
Holstein bull.-Paul Hawker, Ryan,
Iowa
Manchester Democrat., 1920-07-07
CJIL POULTRY IN JULY

Beginning in July, poultry owners
should begin the study Of their flocks
with a view to eliminate the poor
layers, says H. A. Bittenbender, head
Of the poultry work at Iowa State
College.
After July many hens that laid
we'll in spring and early summer go
ON vacation, says Mr.. Bittenbender.
"a few Of them will come back and
produce reasonably well in the fall
months. Most of them will stay on va
cation through the summer and fall,
lay few eggs before the cold weather
sets in and then quit laying until
spring. These birds should be culled
from the flock in July, August or
September"
AS a rule, says Mr.. Bfttenbender,
the earliest moulter. that is, the bird
that goes into a complete early molt,
is Improbable and should be put on
the market. There are types Of culls
to look for.
E 1. The hens that loaf around during
Manchester Democrat., 1920-07-07

! by hard labor amassed neat COM
pensation He was valued member
| of the M. E. church and gave liber-
ally to the cause of all good works
He was about 65 years of age, and Is
survived by his wife and two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Water Ortberg and Mrs.
Arthur Metcalf and two grandsons.
The funeral services We're held in the
M. e. Church. Monday afternoon. The
family is deeply sympathized with in
the loss they have sustained.
Cards received by friends from Mr..
and Mrs. John Cook, stated that they
were having delightful trip, sailing
down the st. Lawrence River from
Montreal to Quebec, where they will
embark for England.
DR.. A. ]. Meythaler and family de-
parted Saturday morning on an auto
trip to Monroe, Wisconsin, where they
will spend few days visiting friends.
Mrs. Mary Wright is visiting friends
in Baldwin.
Lillian Kahl spent the week end
visiting her sister, Mrs. H. A. Waldo
of Edgewood
Mr. and Mrs Snyder and daughter
Of Belmont, Wisconsin, visited their
son. Editor Howard Snyder, Saturday
and Sunday.
Announcement is made of the mar
riage of Miss Florence Young, daugh-
ter of Frank Young OF Milwaukee, and
Mr. John Schlung Of Waukegan, H..
Mr.. and Mrs, Schlung will reside i'll
Waukegan. The bride is former
Earlville girl and is winsome and
industrious young woman. she Is
granddaughter Of Mrs. Rozettha New
comb, of this place and nelce OF
Mrs. J. A. Strickland of Manchester.
Her many friends here are pleased 10
learn of her marriage and extend near
ty good wishes.
A number from this place attended
the annual picnic at Petersburg last
Tuesday. Despite the threatemh9
| weather in the forenoon large crowd
was in attendance and the day proved
one of much enjoyment to all partici-
-pating. The address by Rev Charles
Goetzinger was very able one
Master Charles Hammond, the year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph HAM
mond had very narrow escape from
death Monday. The little lad had drank
quantity of carbolic acid. which was
being used in the home for medical
purposes,a and for time was in ser
ious condition. The heroic efforts OF
physicians saved the childs life.
Mrs. Louis Schaller was hostess to-
the Monday Afternoon club.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-07-07
ring the past week a shipment oil
10000 pounds of wool was made
Delaware County, through the eff

ring the past week a shipment OF
'ii19,000 pounds of wool was made
Delaware County, through the eff
l OF the Wool Growers Associa-
81 Eighty-seven farmers made
lagnments in. this shipment. A
nd shipment will be made within
weeks providing the sheep men
Size county can get their shearing
lled by that time. An effort will
i5ade to cooperate with the Dubu-
county Wool Growers Association
u; ,aking a carload shipment.
u is movement on the part Of the
A,sers to pool their shipments of
4 products is one OF the greatest
III, taken by the producers in recent
\ IS. Through their activities in the
ssfral and western states it is an
gHated that the Wool Growers will
|lsrol the market this year. This is
u first time in the history of the
Yhty that the farmers in the Missis-
e)i Valley have made possible the
Dlling OF shipments to the extent OF
trolling the market. The future
Il see. "a gradual expansion OF this
"a. Already the farmers of Illinois
i laying the foundation for pooling
lin grain shipments.
Ewo great principles are involved
this great movement. First is
! maintenance of a more uniform
|rket. Second is to supply the
|rket to meet the demands. Here
ore farmers have disposed of their.
(,ducts in enormous quantities at
rtain seasons of the year, with the
|act that the market conditions were
balanced. based upon the law Of
pply and demand II this move;
mt progresses, the time will come
len the farmers will finance to a
.ge degree the marketing Of their
I'M products.
The farmers of Delaware county
10 have pooled their wool shipments
] intending to finance the marketing
sthis product and their shipments
n be under their control until the
\ the wool is sold to the manufac-
Manchester Democrat., 1920-07-07
SWINE DEPARTMENT.
Hints for Shippers.

Losses in livestock in transit are
tgely Of preventable nature ac-
rding to information released by
leral and state experts. II Is pointed
{ that the chief loss Of hogs is due
oyerheating, especially among ex-
emely fat animals or animals in
hich the heat tissues have become
Ebby. Such animals do not have the
oper muscular development of the
art and other organs upon which the
mination of poisons depends TO
thstand the severe treatment Incl
Mt upon shipment.
Ms preventative OF in-transit losses
rs suggested that hogs be fed ball
Jed ration and that they be forced
Jake some exercise by having large
lots or by having the water sup
at some distance from the self
eders. Feeding of corn alone or
erfeeding, prior to shipment, are ex-
,tionally Objectionable.
Hogs should be placed upon dry
d few days prior to shipment and
uled to the local pens without ex-
cement or overheating. The feed
OF skim milk or slop feeds prior
shipment is exceptionally to be
ldemned, as hogs so fed. will show
Ivy shrinkage. enroute. 1t is pre-
sble to omit the feed the night and
hing before loading, to bring the
4 quietly to the local pens, and to
.Fthem rest, water and light feed
Ppre loading. Protection, such as
de in the summer and shelter in
ter are needed.
will pay the shipper to clean all
/, we'll prior to loading. to bed with
sand or cinders in the summer
and with shavings or straw in
winter.
logs should be driven into cars a
at time, without excitement, and
least an hour before train-moving
Ie. Overlooking is a great cause
loss and 1t Is seldom that the rail-
I'D minimum can be loaded with
ety Hogs weighing less than $50
lnds, it is better to load Is to Is
usand pounds
The loss of single hog is more than
|uld be the freight upon a few
tnds of pork kept at home
Hog Insurance.
letter has just been received at the
m Bureau office from Thomas Rob-
!, county agent in Illinois, in which
Manchester Democrat., 1920-07-07
EARLVILLE.

Oliver James Robinson, was born in
North Fork Township, Delaware Coun-
ty, Iowa, March 18th, 1868. and died
at his home southeast of Earlville
June 30th, 1920--at the age of 81 years,
8 months and II days. He was united
in marriage to Miss Ellen Hims, July
Sth, 1885. To this union were born two
children, John Charles living on the
home farm and Oliver Raymond OF
Earlville. Besides his sorrowing wife
Manchester Democrat., 1920-07-07
How Bridal Ven ORIGINATED.

The bridal veil Is said to have orig
mated in the ancient custom of
performing the marriage ceremony
under square piece Of cloth. held
over the bridal couple to conceal the
bushes Of the bride. At the mar.
riage of q widow 1t was not used.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-07-07
THE COUNTY PICNIC.

An errort is being made by the pro-
gram committee of the County Farm
Bureau Picnic in cooperation with the
Delhi Dairy Day Association to secure
President r. A. Pearson of Ames. as
one of the speakers for August 4. Pres.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-07-07
VACCINATION FOR CHOLERA.

Several requests have come to the
Farm Bureau office in regard to vac
cination Of pigs for hog cholera. In
those areas in which hog cholera epi-
denies have occurred during the past
year. it would seem advisable to take
precaution.
Double treatment can be administer
ed to young pigs better than to de-
fer it to later in the season, Exper-
ience has taught that vaccination can
be done successfully any time after the
pigs are weaned, preferably two or
three weeks past this period, when
they have become adjusted to their
new condition.
When the time comes for vaccina-
ton, the hog quarters should be thoro-
Iy cleaned and thoroly ventilated and
bedded with fresh straw and pigs kept
cool with the minimum amount of ex-
citement. Some provisions should
be made for catching the pigs with the
least amount of effort so as not to ex-
cite them When the veterinarian is
SeCuTeu IOT tuiS sWOIh csciy sioA huSi
should insist that plenty OF time be
taken and all precautions observed in
regard to disinfecting instruments,
hands, etc, and that the virus which
is used in the double treatment is
handled so as not to distribute the
germs on the farm. This Is a job
that requires time to do 1t accurately,
safely and not be in hurry. The
losses which sometimes occur through
might be avoided by care
fu4- work. Guaranteed serum can be
secured from the Veterinary Depart
ment Of the Iowa State College at
Ames or from the Purity Biological
Laboratories at Sioux City, Iowa.
A recent conferrance between the
representatives of the Veterinary As
sociation of the State and M. Cunning
ham State Secretary Of the Farm Bur-
eau Federation it was agreed that the
veterinarians be allowed to charge
only l4of a cent above the cost OF the
serum per cubic centimeter this
amount to be added to the regular vet
erinary fees for such service.
This cooperative spirit and service
should help the farmers Of the state OF
Iowa in saving thousands of dollars.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-07-07

he states the following:
The State Mutual Hog Insurance
Company of Springfield, Illinois, man
aged by A. c.. Littlejohn. insured hum
7dreds of hogs in DeKalb county, last
year. We have investigated this COM
pany and find that:
They have paid small losses
promptly This encourages new
business and is a good advertising in
vestment.
2 They have kicked the bucket in
settling very large losses, as far as We
can learn.
3 Last year they took s60,9S5 in
premiums from the farmers.
A They paid back $11,52s.s5 for
hogs lost.
5 They paid out s22,o20.ss in sal
aries and commissions.
6 They had s19.5O4,Ss left which
was aot rebated to the policy holders
Z They settle on only three-quart.
ers of the weight of the animal.
8 THEY PAY LOSSES ESTIMAT-
ED YIN 1IEAD w ElGl11o IL rs well
to remember that hog that has been
sick for week or two Strings tre-
menduously. A $50 pound hog will
shrink to 125 pounds. This makes
him come in the pig class and settle
ment is based on pig prices, which
are usually So to So below fat hog
prices.
We believe it would be cheaper to
carry your own risk than to do busi-
ness with concern like this. Signed
Thos. Roberts"
The foregoing letter indicates very
clearly that the farmers in that coun-
ty were not getting square deal. We
have not had any such complaints
brought in to our attention in Della
ware county. However If there are
any farmers who believe that such
conditions do exist, and have exact
data to substantiate, they will do well
to take 1t up with their local Farm
Bureau.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-07-07
SUMMER FEEDING OF DAIRY
CATTLE.

BY the middle of July the two best
pasture months are past and generally
at this time it tbs found necessary to
make some plans for summer feeding.
In some places an effort is made to
supplement the pasture with soiling
crops or silage and these make very
satisfactory pasture supplements.
Silage is especially desirable be-
cause it is grown in such abundance
in the central and eastern states and 1t
requires less labor than the soiling
crops, which must be cut each day,
in order to be fed in good condition.
On farms with neither soiling crops
nor silage at hand, grain should be
used to supplement the pasture. The
grain ration furnished at this time
may be relatively low In protein. II
may consist largely OF corn, oats,
wheat bran, barley or any other car
bohydrate grain or by-product, which
is the most economical to feed at the
time.
A ration composed Of three parts Of
wheat bran, three parts OF corn and
cob meal, and one part of cotton seed
meal or oil meal is quite satisfactory.
Wheat bran and cotton seed meal
alone often make very satisfactory
ration at this time. The amount Of
grain to be fed will depend largely up
on the condition OF the pasture and the
amount OF milk the cows are giving
and the stage in the lactation period.
In general, 1t may be said that only
enough grain, should be fed to prevent
sudden decreases in milk production.
It should be remembered In this con-
nection, that once COW drops off for
any length of time in production 1t is
practically impossible for her to come
back to the original flow.
Special attention should be given the
spring freshening cows at this time
to insure satisfactory production dur
ing the coming fall and winter. In case
of fall freshening cows, enough grain
should be fed to make them prolong
their production satisfaction until the
time to go dry, and then grain should
be fed to condition the cows for the
next freshening.
Grain fed to spring freshening cows
now will return profits next winter
through more persistant milk flow.
Grain fed to fall freshening cows now
will insure more profitable use q
feed next winter because of the better
condition of the cattle at the time
of freshening.
This is good time to plan on
obtaining supply of protein feeds for
next winter. Cottonseed meal and oil
meal are from $40 to $50 a ton cheap
er now than they were last winter.
Manchester Democrat., 1920-07-07
delaware County Farm Bureau

the spring. laying only a few eggs.
This bird is almost always reasonably
fat and in good condition because she
spends more time keeping herself look
ing we'll than filling the egg basket.
II of yellow leg variety her shanks
and back will be yellow and the pelvic
bone well covered with meat. If the
yellow in shanks. head and eye ring
has not faded, 1t is a sure sign that she
has not laid enough eggs. to pay for
her keep and is no tlikely to do any
better later on.
2. The back-heavy, broken-down.
over-fat, baggy hens. They are best
culled in the early part Of the summer.
They may have done we'll in laying,
but the chances are that the summers
heat will break them down. Most of
these hens are older than yearlings
and should be culled because of age
alone.
8. The hens that show signs of ply
sical weakness. She has long narrow
head, lacking depth from top TO base of
beak. and with small, elongated nos
trils. Her beak will be long, straight
and pointed and her eyes dull and
sunken, the face and comb will often
be pale and the comb undeveloped.
The body will be narrow, especially
through the back. and lacking in depth.
and her breast undeveloped and sharp
Her legs will be long and stilt-like,
or bending at the hooks. giving d
squatting appearance Her toes will
be long and nails sharp. Her lack Of
vigor will be shown by dull eyes and
restless appearance. She will be in
active and her feathers rough.
GIVE THE TRACTOR A CLEANING
Inspection at close of the spring
season will save trouble. The tractor
on the farm, especially the new one,
should have an inspection as soon as
the spring plowing is completed. This
should consist of cleaning the valves.
refilling the oil receptacles and exam
ining all bearings. The new tractor is
often spoiled because 1t is abused at
the first try out. 1t should be worked
into the season easily and like all
engines should be we'll oiled to start
with. AS soon as 1t is broken in the oil
can be put down somewhat. Be care
full, however, not. to be too economical
with oil as 1t is cheaper than mach
inery. II the tractor is gone over
thoroughly and recoiled before the
harvesting seasof begins, it will be
better machine and less trouble viii
result.