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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-09

The forces which are now operating
to bring about a decline in prices,
wages, interest and profits will con-
tinue to operate probably until oppos-
ing forces retard or stop them. The
major opposing force is an increased
demand for goods. But this will make
itself felt only after prices have fallen
to such levels as will create new de-
mands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-09

essarily a natural shrinkage, but not
to this extent. That is where there
will have to be tightening up, If the
winter slips along as it has so far, and
If the weather prophets are right
about fereeasting long hot spell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-09
Dinner Stories

whats. the trouble?" asked the
man in the BARRIERS chair.
mo trouble, I hope, sir. Every
thing seems all right
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-09

tCopyright. 1920, by the wheeler Syndicate
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-09

Every time a man expresses his ad-
miration of woman his wife says,
But did you ever notice how bow
legged she is?''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-09

Formerly a man reluctantly admit
ted that he drank a little now and
then. Now he boasts of it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-19
MRS. CHARLES REIsNER.

Mrs. Charles Reisner passed away
at her home in this city Saturday eve
ming, January 18th, 1921, following an
illness Of few hours. Mrs. Reisner
had been suffering with rheumatism at
times for about year, but on the day
of her death she had been about the
house doing her work. During the
early evening hours she complained
of being i'll, and gradually grew worse,
until soon after ten o'clock when she
passed away, death being caused By
congestion of the lungs
Funeral services were held at the
family home Tuesday afternoon, at
o'clock. Rev. s. r. Beatty, pastor of
the Methodist Episcopal church, had
charge of the services. Interment
was made in Oakland cemetery.
May Daisy Webber was born in
Manchester July 22nd, 1874, and spent
all of her life in this city. She was
educated in the public schools of
Manchester. On June 9th, 1892, she
was united in marriage with Mr..
Charles Reisner, of this city. To this
union were born eight children, seven
of whom are living. The children
are: Mrs. Robert Fishei Misses
Alice, Ruth and Emily Reisner at
home; Carl, Harold and John The
youngest son, Fred, passed away in
May, 1918, at the age of years.
Mrs. Reisner's death comes as a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-19
JAMES CAMERON.

pasadena Evening Post, January 5th.l
Jamess Cameron, prominent retired
business man who has made his home
in Pasadena during the past 19 years
died last evening in his ninety-first
year at his residence, 500 Maylin ave.
His late brother, Daniel Ross Gamer
on, was founder of the famous Chi
cago house of Cameron & Amberg.
He is survived by three sons and three
daughters, the Misses Caroline Gamer
on and Sarah Cameron Of Pasadena,
and Mrs. P. B. Sullivan of Chicago;
w. D. Cameron of Pasadena, John
III. Cameron OF st. Joseph, Mo-, and
r. j. Cameron of Hollywood.
Mr.. Cameron was born July 1st,
1880. at Lancaster, Glengary county,
Ontario, Canada. He made his home
for nearly 20 years in Altadena and
had a wide circle of friends in that
section and in Pasadena.
The funeral services will take place
at the residence on Friday afternoon
at o'clock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-19
sv.r u PRODUCING
.BUSHEL OF CORN IS .S93
AMES AUTHORITY GIVES INTER-
ESTING FIGURES ON COST
OF GROWING CORN.
FEDERATION MEETING IS HELD
Officers of Iowa Farm Bureau Were
Elected. Committees Are
Named. ].

The preliminary report on pr0duc-
ing corn on three hundred thirty seven
farms in Iowa which were scattered
about in seven different representa-
tive counties in, the work coducted
by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation.
cooperating with the Farm Manage
ment Section of the Iowa Experiment
Station, has been received.
A very careful lot of work was done
by men who were well qualified to
do it with the result that the average
was ninety-three cents a bushel. Some
of our would be economists who are
sponsoring any thing but the farmers
cause might say that this is due to tho
fact that we have put the land in
at very high valuation. hut II they
will study the figures which we have
in the Federation office, they will find
the operating costs are over fifty-cents
per bushel. The land in the three hun
dred thirty-seven farms used in this
figuring was valued at $302.00 per acre
on the average, and taking the IN
terest rate at five and one-half per-
cent makes the use of the land come
to $18.03, which includes the taxes.
the latter being considered land.
charge The present prices that are
being offered makes it look like the
farmer would. be lucky to get the cost
Of the operating expenses, to say noth-
ing about the rent or the use OF the
land. 4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-19
II. /. COOK BUYS FARM NEAR CITY

The firm Of Tracey & Platt Of this
city, negotiated a deal last week
whereby H. L. Cook, the well known
breeder OF thoroughbred hogs of Cof-
fins Grove, comes into possession OF
the sixty-acre farm just west of this
city. This farm was owned for some
time by Mr.. w. J. Lemrond, and last
fall Mr.. Lemrond traded this piece
OF ground for the residence OF L. T.,
Platt on East Butler street in Man
chester. Mr.. Platt has already given
possession of the property, and as soon
as weather conditions will permit Mr..
Cook will make material improve
ments to the farm, and will make
Of the place a strictly modern farm
for the breeding and raising OF choice
Duroc Jersey hogs. Our readers will
recall that Mr. Cook sold one of his
choice hogs last year for the neat
sum Of $4,000, and now has on hand
as fine hot OF thoroughbreds as can
be found anywhere. Locating SO near
to Manchester affords Mr.. Cook better
opportunity to have his herd inspected
by stockraisers who are looking for
thoroughbred stock, and also means
much in the saving he can make in
having his stock close to the stations
to ship out stock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-19
ASSESSORS AND BOARD CLASH

The annual meeting of the assess
ors OF Delaware County was held in
the court house last Saturday to map
out their plan of work and other de
tails in connection with making the
annual assessment of real and person
al property. This meeting was marked
with more than ordinary interest, and
for time it seemed as If the county
would be without assessors. at least
for the time being 1t appears that the
board OF supervisors in fixing the
time in which the assessors should
do their work was materially cut down
to which the assessors to man OBJ
jected. The members of the board
stuck and hung to their position, while
the assessors did to theirs. Finally the
supervisors were obliged to grant the
assessors, the same time they were
allowed in nf1919, when both real and
personal property were assessed. The
Board contends that in numerous in
stances the work OF. assessing the
property could he accomplished In
much less time than is usually taken,
while the assessors contend that they
need all of the time allotted to them
in making the 1919 assessment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-19
MANCHESTER FLoKs AT RED OAK

While enroute home from Oklahoma
last week the local editor of this news
paper combined bit Of real pleasure
with his business trip and stopped off
at Red Oak, Iowa, where he spent a
day and half with Mr.. and Mrs. ].
r. Inman, former residents of this
city. Mr.. Inman is the head OF one OF
the most successful city school systems
in this state, and his good wife is
busy with her work in-school, church
and social circles. Mr.. and Mrs. Inman
have just completed beautiful new
home in which they are most comfort.
ably located. While in Red Ooak we
also received lesson In the art Of
making social calls, and spent few
moments in the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
.Pitzer, the latter Of whom is pleas
antly remembered here as Miss Belle
Armistead. Nj, and Mrs. Pitzer are
nicely located at Red Oak, and have
q daughter and son, who cannot
qualify in the class Of undernourished
youngsters. We also visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Powell, who are just getting
settled in Red Oak. Mrs. Powell will
be remembered here as Miss Gena
Minkler, one Of the most successful
teachers that the Manchester schools
had some years ago. Capt. Powell
who spent some time in France with
the American Expeditoinary forces.
has now formed partnership with
an established attorney in the city,
and will engage in the practice Of law.
C. o. Dutton, son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
r. E Dutton, has fine position with
the largest bank in the city, the Red
Oak National. Mr.. Dutton and his
wife are nicely located in Red Oak and
are enjoying their home there. Miss
Sadie Bell, who taught In the schools
here while Mr.. Inman was the super
is one Of his faithful in
structors in one Of the grade build
ings at Red Oak. Since our return
we have been attempting to fix the
blame, for the libelous statement re-
garding our ward robe Much az we
might wish to wear a white necktle
and pink silk hose, we refrain from
indulging in such luxuries and invest
ed the price Of these articles in
a $500 soup ticket, which we did
not have a chance to use.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-19

Edith, Mabel and Edna, all at home
Besides his immediate family he
leaves three brothers, and one sister:
DIR. Charles Dorman of Strawberr.
Point; DR.. Jerry Dorman, OF this city;
DR.. Losee Dorman. OF Clear Water
Florida; and the sister, Mrs. Eva
King Of Independence.
DR.. Dorman was member OF the
Baptist church of this city, and alse
the Masonic Lodge and the Modern
Woodman Of America,
DR.. Dorman passed away at his
home on Gay street on Friday, Janu-
airy 14th. 1921, following a. lingering
illness. On April 18th, Mr.. Dormar
was obliged to give up his work in the
office, and since that time he had
been confined to his home and bed
much OF the time.
Funeral services We're held at the
home Sunday afternoon, at $3.50. Ell
der w. M. Akers of the Baptist church
had charge OF the services. Members
of the Masonic order attended the
services in body, and had charge Of
the burial services.
The death Of Dr. Dorman removes
from our midst one Of the well known
professional men Of Manchester. DIR
Dorman enjoyed the confidence of the
people Of Manchester and vicinity
He was q kind and considerate hus-
band and father. and will be greatly
missed in the family circle, and in the
large circle Of business associates.
Among the relatives here from q
distance to attend the funeral were
Mrs. Dormans brothers, B. Hubbsl
Of York, Nebraska; and e. C. Hubbell
OF Frazer, Minnesota. The brother
DR.. Losee Dorman, was unable to come
from Florida.
Mrs. Dorman and her daughters
have the profound sympathy of the
people Of Manchester in the greal
sorrow that has come to them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-19
OSCAR 5. DORMAN
CALLED TO BEYOND
DEATH OF WELL KONWN DENTIST
FOLLOWS LINGERING AND
PAINFUL ILLNESS.
MRS CHAs. REIsNER IS CALLED.
Summons Comes to Mother Of Large
Family Unexpectedly. Funeral
Held Tuesday.

Oscar Sherwood Dorman, son Of
Charles w. and Helen Dornian, was
born December 10, 1871, near Airing
ton, in Fayette County. In 1873 his
parents moved to Hopkinton where
the resided until the fall Of 1875,
when they moved to Manchester. DR..
Dorman received his early education
in the public schools of Manchester,
later attended the state university of
Iowa, where he took course in dem
tistry, after which he practiced with
his father. Following the cath of his
father he continued the practice until
his health failed.
On September 9Th, 1899, he was
united In marriage, with Miss Maud
Hubbell Of Edgewood. To this union
were born four daughters: Laura,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-19
AT THE PLAYA THEATER

Wednesday. and Thursday, Rather
inc Macdonald lin "T'he Beauty Mar
ket.' Friday. From Now On" starr
ing George Walsh also the fox News.
Saturday, the third episode of "The
Lost City" also Mutt & jeff and a
Christie Comedy. Sunday and Monday.
Wanda Hawley in Her Beloved Vii
lain. Tuesday, Lit Ormer Locklear, in
"The Skywayman" also a Pollard
comedy. Wednesday, "The False Road
starring Enid Bennett also the Pathe
News. Thursday, Sherry" an Edgar
Lewis production.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-19
CHICAGO FORGER OPERATES
HERE

Richard d. Oglesby, said to be the
PROFESSIONAL check forger from Chi
cago, visited Manchester one day last
week, and upon arriving in the city
visited the Manchester Auto & Supply
Company's offices. He presented him
self to be physician, and stated that
he was about to locate at Independence.
He stated that he had purchased a
Hupmobile at Cedar Falls, but that
the dealer would not be able to make
delivery until spring. He inquired
about the prospects of getting a new
Buick touring car, and was informed
tha delivery could be made immediate
ly. He wrote out check for a hum
dred dollars, to bind the bargain. He
informed Mr.. Arnold that he would
have to go to Dubuque to meet his
wife, and would be back in a few
days to drive the car to Independence.
His actions finally aroused some sus-
picion, and the check was taken to
the Delaware County State Bank of
this city, and the bank in South Da-
kota, on which the check was drawn,
was notified Word came back at once
to hold the man, that he was wanted
for forgeries in various cities and
towns. One bank in western Iowa
was relieved of s2400 by the tactics
tried on the local automobile dealers
and the local bank. The next morning
one of Pinkerton's special agents was
in Manchester, red hot ON the trail
of the professional check forger. He
made his getaway on the s o'clock
train over the Illinois Central. with
the Pinkerton detective gaining time
on him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-19
DEATH OF BABY GIRL

Mr.. and Mrs. Percy X. Strickland,
who have been visiting relatives and
friends at Vinton, Iowa, for several
weeks, have the profound sympathy
Of their friends in the great loss they
have sustained in the death Of their
little daughter. Mary, who was nine
teen months of age at the time Of her
death. The little one had been suffer-
ing from bronchial pneumonia for
about two weeks, and passed away
Sunday, January 10th. Mr.. and Mrs.
]. A. Strickland and Mr.. and Mrs.
Glen r. Strickland were at Vinton
to attend the funeral, which was held
the first of the week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-19
STOCK HOLDERS MEETING.

At the annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Manchester Co-Opera-
tive Creamery Co. the following Of
ficers were elected for the coming
year; President, F. L. Durey; Vice
President, E. A. McGee; Secretary, +
]. Reed; Treasurer, F. L. Sly,
Directors: F. L. Durey, F. L. Sly
E. ]. Reed, M. R. Mower, c. o. Nc
Carthy, j. E. Cooking, e. A. McGee
Frank Jordison and L. Porter.
Managing Board: #, L. Durey, f
L. Sly and NJ. R. Mower.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-19
COUNTY NURSE WEDS.

Friends of Miss Ethel Lessinger.
Red Cross Nurse for Delaware County
for the ear 1920, will be interested
to learn of her recent marriage to
Mr.. Melvin ]. Groves, prominent
young farmer of Gross, Nebraska.
Miss Lessenger, while working In this
county as Red Cross nurse made a
host Of friends who wish for her a
long and happy married life. She and
her husband will make their home on
farm at Gross, Nebraska.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-19
JOHN v. FORD
DIES At DAVENPORT !
PIONEER BUSINESS MAN OF MAN
CHESTER. BUILT STORE OC-
: CUPIED By s. 3. N.
REMAINS AT REST IN OAKLAND.
Funeral Services Held at Daughter
Home in Davenport Tuesday. Re-
mains Brought Here Today.

John w. Ford, for many years en-.
gagged in the mercantile business u
Manchester, passed away at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Kate Hayward
( in Davenport, Iowa, on Monday, Jan.
uary 18th, 1921. following an illness
OF about month. On December 18th
< 1920, Mr.. Ford was stricken with par
alysis, and since that time he gradu-
ally grew weaker until the final sum-
mons came to him on Monday. Fu-
neral services were held at the home
al Mr.. and Mrs. Hayward Tuesday
afternoon, and this "wednesday
morning the remains were brought to
Manchester for interment. Mr.. Vern-
on e. Hayward accompanied the re-
mains. 4.
Mr.. Ford was born in Saratoga
County, New York, August 25rd, 1s45.
I He was u son OF William Ford, who
came with his family to Rockford,
Illinois. in 1S46, and to Delaware
..Couaty in 1864. Mr.. Ford and his
4 younger brother, George Ford, were
engaged in the general merchandise
business in Manchester for many
years. carrying immense stocks Of
groceries. boots and shoes. While
they were Unidentified with the busi-
ness interests OF Manchester they
erected the building. known as Ford's
Hall, and now occupied by Stearns &
Mccormick. III March. 1880. Mr..
Ford was united in marriage with
Miss Ella Shslden, who died about
three years after their marriage.
Some years later he married Mrs. Luz
cinda Boyse, who also has preceded
him to the grave. He leaves sur
viving one daughter, Mrs. Vernon p,
Hayward, with whom he has made his
home for the past fifteen years. Mr..
Ford continued in the general store
business until 1886, when he and his
brother disposed of the. business, and
ne then travelled as a salesman for
some time. During his years OF resi-
dence hafekhe took an active part in
the affairs OF the town. AT one time
he was the Captain of the Militia
company OF Manchester He was a
big hearted man, and gave generously
to every worthy cause, and more
especially to those less favored than
shas No one ever appealed to Mr.
E0rd for help in vain. His passing
brings a sense of sorrow to many of
the older people Of Manchester, who
knew him so well and who held him
ID the highest regard. The daughter
has the profoud sympathy of many
friends in the sorrow that is hers
because of the passing OF a devoted
father. lsis b.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-19
MANCHESTER, IOWA, JANUARY 10, 1921.

greyious blow to the husband and
children. She was singularly devoted
to her family, and cared for them in a
manner as only a true mother can.
Mr. Reisner and his children have the
profound sympathy of the people Of
Manchester in the great loss they have
sustained in the death of this good
mother.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. E. Gildner of
Marshalltown were over Sunday guests
~in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. J.
Gildner. The Gildner Bros. had been
in Chicago during the previous week,
purchasing large consignments of
goods for their chain of sixteen stores.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-19
DANCE AT ARM0RY

There will be a dance in the new
armory on Friday evening, January
2Stb. Music ny Mabel Arnt orchestra
of Waterloo Dancing $50 to 1880,
Tickets to dance. sL0O; all spectators
25c, plus war tax.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-19
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
BAPTIST

Sunday, January 23rd. Preaching at
1890 A. M. Sermon theme: Samson
and His Sins" Sunday school at IL
o'clock noon. B. r. Y. U. at GAS p.
NJ Evening services at 7:30 Midweck
prayer meeting on Thursday evening
at 1880. Elder M. w. Akers.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-19
THE BABIES
Of CENTRAL EUROPE
LARGER DONATIONS ARE NEEgGD
IF DELAWARE COUNTY IS
TO MEET ITS QUOTA.
$40 WILL SAVE LIFE OF A CHILD
Between Three and Four Millions OF
Children Must Be Provided
For II They are to Live.

T. -.
Gospel OF st. Matthew we read the
story of that last great day when the
Judge of all mankind shall separate
the sheep from the goats and the test
shall be whether in this life we have
fed and clothed the hungry. Thinking
Of that chapter it seems that the APP
peal Of nearly four million starving
children would not be received as it
has been received by some people.
Some who are having difficulty in
keeping up with necessary living ex-
penses have yet been able to do more
for this cause than others who spend
enough on one tire for, one of their
cars to save the lives of ten chill
dren. How can an American father
or mother, who was untouched by the
Great War In any personal loss. look
at the we'll fed. warmly clothed chill
dren Of his own home, enjoying every
thing that makes life pleasant and
promising, and shrug his shoulders
when told OF babies being born into
homes without a piece Of furniture,
with nothing in which to wrap the
infant save perhaps one sheet OF old
newspaper, with no food in the home
for nearly starved mother and older
children, with nothing in prospect but
miserable death unless help comes
|. from America.
Don't you believe that these CON
ditions are true? The proof is ample,
undisputed, positive and oyerwhelm-
ing. Do you doubt that, your money
would reach such cases? Look into
the records OF Herbert Hooyer's work
and the work of the Red Cross and
see what they have done with the
money already raised, Such excuses
deceive only the one who makes them.
The plain fact is that some people
are so selfish that the most intense
sufferings Of others have no effect
upon them. They are entirely without
the saving grace OF pity which is the
moving spirit Of Charity. They ac-
cepted during the war the patriotic
sacrifices of better men and women
and made the most profit possible
for themselves. They have no care
for the misery OF others and no thank
fulness to God or anyone else that
may have the privilege of living in
comfort and security in the most for
tunate nation in the universe It is
difficult to believe that they will be
present on that last great day, even
to be among the goats. 1t. seems much
more likely that such infinitesimai
souls would be too small to be seen
by even the all seeing eye. Of the
Creator and that they will spend eter-
nifty exploring the expanses OF a penny
to whose surface they will be i'm
movably attached.
There is published this week the
list Of those who purchased tickets
for the soup and cracker banquet,
given in the armory last Saturday; al
SO the list of all the other contri-
butors, whose names were reported
to the office of the chairman up to
Tuesday noon. The balance of the list
Of contributors and the amounts con-
tributed will appear next week. Fol-
lowing are the lists:
i l. Il . q y ?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-19
PRELIMINARY DECLAMATORY
CONTEST

The Manchester High school de-
clamatory contest will be held on
Wednesday evening, January 19, at
7:30:
OratOrical Class
The Mother Of Lincoln Clarence Milroy
The Common People Fred Stevenson
Dnmatic Class
Boy Orator Of Zepata City --R. Davis
Huberta Clemans
Glory Across the Years Roy Norton
Ethel Hare
Madame r. ----------COra Hockaday
The Lion and the Mouse Maude Hooker
The Man With the Empty Sleeve -
HI. Smity
Edith Porter
Music ------------ Girls Glee Club
Humorous Class
The Dutchman Who had the Small Pox
P. Leland
Clare Klaus
The Gift Of the Magi ------O. Henry
Pearl Shaw
The Correction Of Benny Irene Sill
Music, duet Leila Wright, Zella Sill
Decision Of Judges.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-19
METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday services at 1O:30 A. M. and
1880 p. NJ. Morning Topic: "The Wear
led Man and the Untiring Cod Eve
ming topic: why believe in the
judgment" Other services as usual.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-19
ST. PAUL'S

Rev. H. L. Goughnour will preach
at $3.50. Sunday school at 2::30.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-19
CONGREGATIONAL.

CONGREGATIONAL.
Church school at 1000 A. NJ,
Morning worship at 11:O0. Subject:
God Give Us Men Christian En-
deavor at 6:30 Everybody is cordial
ly invited.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1921-01-19

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