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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-10-13
The Prison Paper.

III ub0VII QHVIs
There are more than $50 news.
papers published in the State oil
Minnesota. The list includes ev.
erything from the welcome week
ly" from the handpresses of hamlet
or village to the bulky patches OF
ads, crimes and politics which dai.
ly pour through the Gathering ma
chimes in our cities.
But in all this ocean of printed
paper there is one little, humble
publication which stands as bea-
con light to stir to their deepest
depths the emotions of all who read
it's sparkling pages, unmarried by
a single advertisement.
This unique publication is known
as The Prison Mirror. It is pub
lished from the State Prison in
Saltwater. It is edited by a man
who wears convict's garb; it's type
is set by fingers that have commit
ted crime and its presses respond
to prisoners strength.
The pages are filled with good
things from men who, although
paying the penalty of the trans
gressor, can pen, in their grated
cells, poetry, literary discussions,
humorous compositions and bright
news items.
Here is a sample of the sunshine
within the stone walls of that pitt
able world:
Teacher: Johnny, viii h is
right, "a man lies easy or a man
lies easily? Pupil: who is the
man?'"
Again, in the current issue, G..
II. gives a graphic account of
Life in Uncle Sans Navy and D.
M. in an article on Sternness of
Military Demands tells how SOL
der obeyed orders even to the
point of shooting his father.
On the editorial page, made bright
by cheering comments, an appro-
pirate poem and a laughable column
under the heading Yolly Yinglings,
by Yens Yenson, appear. At the
top of the column the following:
'The Mirror is a weekly paper
published in the Minnesota State
Prison. 1t was founded in 1887
by the prisoners and is edited and
managed by them. It aims to be
a home newspaper; to encourage
moral a nd intellectual improve
ment among the prisoners; to &C.
quaint the public with the true
status of the prisoner; disseminate
information and to aid
in dispelling the prejudice which
has ever been the bar sinister to q
fallen mans self-redemption. The
paper is entirely dependent on the
public for it's financial support.
If at any time there shall accrue a
surplus of funds, the money will
be expended in the interests of the
prison library
And we cant quit without pro-
iucing the following taken from
rhe Mirrors local page:
Samson Brown says when he
gets out he is going to invest in a |
,eaow-one that gives buttermilk. !"
"Qnite number of the local
.esidents are anxiously waiting to |
oe struck by lightning by the State
Board of Pardons."
.Narrow-souled people are the
same as narrow necked bottles
he less they have in them the
more noise they make in pouringl
t out. Bemidji Pioneer. I
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-10-13
Latest Baseball News.
NATIONAL kEAcuE
Population.

Total number of inmates. $50
Working at New Prison. -. II
Received during week ..... IL
Discharged during. week. -. 6
Number in First Grade. 547
Nulnber i'll Second Grade. -. 1873
Number in Third Grade. 80. 5
Paroled 9
Last serial number. Bit
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-10-13

him reading matter of any kind,
including magazines.
Supt. Ross, of the farm macbln-
cry branch of the business here,
says the factory buildings at the
New Prison are very fine and meet
all modern requirements.
DR.. Newman is very popular with
the boys he is curing of their all
ments. The Doctor is taking an
especial interest in his patients
and the boys appreciate it.
Mr.. Carl Munson has escaped
from the candy business with a
loss of a little less then $4,000.
Lucky boy. He says be will stick
to the prison business now.
1t anyone has in his possession
reference book bound in blue
covers, belonging to the Chautau-
qua Circle, he is requested to hand
same to Capt. Whelan.
"Yez do fine printun', I DON
know" said Heliograms the other
day in the sanctum, land yez err
quick about it, tool" Kilograms
is there with the Blarney all rig hit.
But he is good boy.
The State Board of Control met
here yesterday with Warden Wolf
er. In the morning the members
of the Board and the Warden visit
ed the New Prison. The number
of paroles granted was 7.
House Steward Anderson has his
hands full all the time feeding the
hungry boarders and keeping the
peace among his cream and choco-
late assistants, who are all high
strung members of the local board
of strategy.
It is reported that construction
work is going on rapidly at the
New Prison. The local laddie-
bucks are all pleased to be trans
ferred to the new place where there
is plenty of fresh air and scenery
to say nothing Of other things.
Butch says: "Dat D. M. amt
no SLOUGH of prison poet I want
to tell you. Some fellers butcher
our feelings NIT poetry worse
dan | butcher de meat-but d. M.
Amt one of 'em. He is poet vat
is poet and all de peepul know it."
A large number of cell changes
have been made recently and it
will therefore be necessary to no.
tify The Mirror Office if Mirror
exchanges are not being received
promptly. It will take a little
time to straighten out all the kinks
caused by the numerous changes.
The farm machinery department
is pushing things for an increased
business next year. The showing
made by that department so far is
very good, considering the amount
of hard work required to establish
a new business on a large sea 9. A
dollar kept within the State is a
dollar saved.
Davy recently received his shay
ing ticket whereupon he immedi.
ately issued the following procla-
nation: ct h Warden's grand
and noble runner has received his
shaving ticket and is as happy as
a coon eating possum and honey"
It is said the aforesaid pronuncia-
mento was prepared by one of his
private secretaries.
At the expense of seeming some-
what immodest the editor of The
Mirror desires to thank all local
contributors to the family journal
especially Mr.. D. M. and Bob.
bles. They have developed in a
most marvellous manner. Their
stuff is good and getting better all
the time. Pshaw and A. 0. III.
are both very valued contributors
whose writings show originality
and exhibit degree of thought
which is most commendable. It'll
all or0vna that close cnnf,nomonti
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-10-13
The Chautauqua.

The quarterly meeting of the
Pierian Circle was held in the
chapel, Sunday p. M. All til Q
members and several visitors were
In attendance.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-10-13

BAND PROGRAM.
Following is the musical program rendered by
the local band on Sunday. Oct. 9:
March-De Molay COMMANDMENTS. HAL
Quickstep-Straight Tip. Daniels
Serenade-Alas. Those Chimes, From Mariana.
Wallace
Selection-From Honey moon Trail. Howard
March-Cloria. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ............. Losey
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-10-13
Chapel Service.

The following is the program of
the service held in the chapefSun-
day, Oct. 9, Rev. G. E. Benson
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16

A shor. time ago there appeared in
the columns OF one OF the prominent
magazines an article on building brain
and muscle by the proper selection Of
the foods you eat.
A good many people were surprised
to find oatmeal placed at the top OF
the list of foods recommended; but II
the article had appeared in an English
or Scotch paper every reader would
have expected to see first place given
to good oatmeal.
As matter OF fact Great Britain
and Europe come to us for tremendous
quantities of Quaker Oats because It
represents to them perfect food, being
the richest in flavor and best In clean
Illness and purity. OF all oatmeals.
1t is packed in regular size pack
ages, and in Theoretically sealed tins
for hot climates. b5
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16
Portable Hoghouse.

2k feet wideS three feet high. and an.
other at the back. near the top is IL
by IS inches. The small door may
be covered with heavy muslin. admit.
ting air and light without draught
The frame is made of by AS and is
covered with drop siding. No floor
is used. When II is desired to move
the building. 1t may be tipped over
onto low wagon or stone boat. This
Is the house we recommend for be-
ginners. says bulletin issued by the
Colorado agricultural experiment sta
tion. II Is cheap. and often old ma
terial can be used in building 1t. II
is easily moved and easily disin-
fected and can be changed so fire.
quently that 1t may be kept on clean
ground. free from disease. When a
SOW farrows In cold weather, Ian
tern hung 10 the roof will keep the
building sufficiently warm.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16
LIVE STOCK NOTES.

The close confinement system oi
raising hogs is a poor one.
Protection from inclement weather
will make the feed go farther.
A SOW should never be In market
able condition when she is bred.
The first litter is not always an in
dex of the brood sow's profitableness
Illinois has more than million and
a half OF horses, worth little more
than 500 each
Pigs from mature sires and dams
grow faster and feed better, every
thing else being equal.
In selecting brood sows, always
choose those whose mothers have
been profitable breeders.
The best thing to keep calves
healthy and growing right along il
clean, dry quarters, and sunlight.
The United States government In
stamping out the foot and mouth dis
ease slaughtered about 1900 cattle
300 to 400 sheep and nearly l.S0(
hogs.
u ne ItindThdDle DOOIl IN prices IOl
hogs and hog products that has taker
place recently is based upon serious
shortage in the hog supply in feeding
districts everywhere.
Hog cholera could no doubt be pre-
vented to greater extent II specia
care were given TO the kind ant
amount of feed. the water supply an,
the sanitary condition OF the sleeping
quarters.
A colt or horse will live and de
yelop on good hay alone, but he vii
thrive better upon a two-thirds ratioI
! of hay and the rest straw. A ratiol
of oats given with these will be al
the better.
The supply of stock cattle has no
grown with the population for the las
ten years. This means higher prices
Many say 1t is more profitable to kee
steers than cows, but II no one keep
cows where are the steers to com
from?
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16
PAPA's POSITION SET FORTH
Explanation OF Youthful suitor That
Doubtless Satisfied Father Of His
Adored One.

"Yes, SIR" said the pale youthful
suitor; I've come to ask you for your
daughters hand. She is fair as Ill.
les, sweet as honeysuckle, tender as
violet. charming
rs that Mary you are talking
about?" asked papa.
"Yes. sir. 1t is mere formality.
know, this asking for your daughters
hand; but we thought II would be
pleasant to you II It were observed
Mary's papa stiffcned.
"And may inquire" he asked
"who suggested that asking my con
sent to Mary.s marriage was mere
formality?"
you may, SIR" replied the young
man, simply. 1T was Mary's mother
philadelphia Inquirer.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16
WHERE ROBE WOULD COUNT
Under Friendly Cover Preacher Might
Safely Proceed to Split His
Infinitives.

II tried to get chance to speak to
you at church Sunday" said Mrs. Old
castle, but the crush was so great
that couldn't push through to where
you were" "Yes. wasn't 1t awful?" re-
piled her hostess, as she fecked bit
Of dust from the Gobelin tapestry. "All
the common folks in town seem to
want to crowd into our church lately.
It's too bad they amt satisfied to stay
where they belong. How did you like
the sermon?" well, as a sermon II
was fairly good. but I do wish Doctor
Goodman would quit splitting his In.
Dnitives. I try not to let 1t make me
nervous, but can't keep from being
shocked every time he does It," 81
never let them kind of things bother
me. but that's where the Episcopals
have the advantage of us. If our
preacher would wear a long robe he
could split them and we would never
notice it."-Kansas City Star.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16
CANADA FORGING
AHEAD

Thomas G. Shotwell. one OF the
greatest market reporters in America,
writes from New York, under date OF
March goth. and says:
THE Tariff tangle with Canada
which President Taft has taken In
hand is of importance chiefly because
of the multitude OF American farmers
that are crossing into the Canadian
northwest. Most conservative esti-
mates of their number place 1t at
100000 for 1910. Some say as many
as 250.000 will cross. These are all
expert farmers and their places in the
United States are being filled by un-
trained men from Europe and from
the cities. Canada is gaining rapidly
in agricultural Importance and with
in a few years the United States will
have to call on the Dominion for
wheat. Production OF wheat in the
United States is not keeping pace
with the population. A tariff war
would complicate the problem OF get.
ting food. Even now Canadian farm
ers are getting higher prices for their
cattle on the hoof and Canadian house
wives are paying less for meat in the
butcher shops than farmers and house
wives are receiving and paying In the
United States. The tariff on cattle
and wheat must be removed as be-
tween the two countries before long
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16
Our Hebrew Fellow citizens.


It is said that the total number Of
Jews In the United States is now not
less than 100000. and may reach a
total of 100000 There are about
100000 Jews In New York city. 1S0.-
600 In Chicago. and 100. 900 in Philadel-
phia. Several other American cities
contain from 10000 to $4,000 Jews.
Throughout the south In the largest
towns the Jews are coming to exercise
no mean influence as factors in the
business world, and the positions of
influence occupied by many Of the peo-
pie gives the race power far be-
yond what might be indicated by its
numbers. 1t is said that there are
about 5000 Jewish lawyers and 1000
Jewish physicians In New York city.
Jews own some of the greatest daily
papers In the country, such as the
Philadelphia Public Ledger, the New
York Times, World and Press, the
st. Louis Post-Dispatch. and the Chat
tanooga Times.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16
WATCH YOUR TURKEY HENS
~ Not Closely Guarded They VIII In
variably Steal Their Nests In
Out Of Way Places.
tBy r. p. ROBERTSON.


Last spring one Of my turkey hens
stole her nest under pile Of lumber
back OF the barn. Another chose the
straw stack. ard very tame one set
In nest on the henhouse floor
II yours elude you. look IN out-of-
the-way places. Turkeys like old
boxes and barrels on their sides.
Last spring had a turkey sitter
to occupy sleigh box. Anything ID
better than tall weeds or grass. where
dogs and other enemies 80 easily get
them.
A coop with wide roof that pre-.
vents rain from beating in Is valuable
for hens with young poults.
II the roof over the coops is moi
good, in severe storms the mother
will move about in the coop to get out
Of the rain. the stupid little poults
will not follow, and soon will be wet
chilled and ready to die.
All coops should be on high ground
80 Rs to be dry rs possible. Young
turkeys are very tender and cannot
stand to be wet very much.
have seen an ash heap or leach
work havoc among young turkeys
that were near II.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16
Obviously.

Denver man who visited ,he mu-
scum at City park recently tells of a
farmer he saw there. The ruralist
stepped in front OF a portrait which
showed a man sitting In high-backed
chair. There was small white card
on the picture reading:
"A portrait OF Il. II. Smith, by him
self"
The farmer read the card and then
chuckled to himself.
Regular fools these city fellers
are" he said. Anybody who looks at
that picture d know Smiths by him
self They amt no one in the paintin
with him Cincinnati Post.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16
At or About This lime.

why do they call them ocean
liners?" she asked.
They're getting new terms every
day." he said, without looking up from
the sporting page. 81 never heard 1t
before. but an ocean liner is probably
hot one that isn't infielded well and
rolls into puddle or something"
She made no answer. but when he
had gone to business she phoned the
doctor about him.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16
A "Crjsjs."

A mother of a seven-year-old lad
was daily expecting visit from the
stork. and found the little fellows con.
duct SO annoying that his father was
called upon to interfere.
Bobby" said papa, mamma is quite
Ill. and We are afraid that II you
are not better boy and mind your
mother, It will bring on crisis. Now
my boy. perhaps you don't know what
O crisis Is"
"Oh. yes, do. papa" said Bobby
blithely. "it's either boy or girl
Judge.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16
Bonaparte's Resolve.

Napoleon entered the clubhouse
with frown foot deep on his fore
head, and temper not fit for publica-
tion.
Mile tonnerres!" he calculated. "If
I ever play golf with Baron Munchau-
sen again may end my days on the
island of st. Helena"
whats the matter with Munich.
Bony?" asked Caesar, looking up from
his asbestos copy Of the Congressional
Record.
"You get ncthing bur bad lies all
over the links" retorted the emperor.
-Lippincott's.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

b. local applications. a. they cannot reach the dis.
eascd portion Of the There n only one way to
deafness. and that Is by constitutional remedies
Deafness Is caused by an innamcd condition of the
mucous lining OF the Eustachlan Tube When this
tube h innamed you have rumblIng sound or i'm.
perfect hearing. and when Is entirely closed. Deaf
mess b the result and unless the Inflammation be
taken out and this tube restored 10 Its normal condt
tion. iearing win be destroyed forever nine case<
out Of ten caused by Catarrh. which Il nothing
but an innamed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We viii give One Hundred Dollars for any ol
Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured
By Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
FL. CHENEY CO.. Toledo. O
Sold by Druggists. 7sc.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16
A Reprimand.

Mrs. Brown was on her way to
prayer meeting, and as she passed the
Jones' home she saw Bobby sitting on
the porch.
Aren't you afraid out here alone,
Bobby?"
I'm not alone" was Bobby's an
swer
who is with your" asked Mrs
Brown.
"Now, Mrs. Brown" said Bobby, i'm
pressively, "if you was a good woman
you would know who was with me-"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16
ExpIainlnq the Soul.

The following dialogue took place
between two very small boys on their
way home from Sunday school:
Willie-Where is my soul?
Bobby-It isn't any place; it's just
air.
Willie--How can It 60 to heaven
when It's just air?
Bobby-why, your body goes. too.
Willie-Bones and all?
Bobby-Yes. everything but youI
clothes.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16
An Improvement.

YES" said the man with the shaggy
eyebrows. 1--WE have phonograph.
We've got several Italian grand opera
records, and last week l discovered a
way to make their reproduction abso-
lutely perfect"
"Indeed?" asks the man with the
purple nose. "What is IT."
II rub little garlic on the record
before 1t Is played"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16

remedies but became no better. Doan's
Kidney Pills cured me and for three
years I have been free from kidney
trouble"
Remember the name--Doan's. For
sale by all dealers. 80 cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16
PORTABLE HOUSE FOR HOGS
Is Cheap and Convenient and 10
Recommended for Beginners
How II Is Constructed.

The portable hoghouse is cheap
and convenient. 1t is eight feet wide,
eight feet long. and the roof is eight
feet in length, making the building
seven feet high. The door in front is
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16

| became afflicted
with kidney trouble.
and rapidly ran
down in health. l
suffered from back
ache and other kid
ney disorders and
was languid and
weak. l doctored
and used different
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16
All Tired Out,

Do you feel dull. occasionally-out OF
sorts? Headaches and Dizziness7 The
liver. The safe, sure and easy way TO get
rid of either trouble Is to take NATURES
REMEDY. Take an Mr. Tablet to night
u will sweeten the stomach and regulate
the liver, kidneys and bowels. Easy-sure
TO act. Get 25c Box. The A. H. Lewis
Medicine Co., st. Louis, Mo.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16
sheep on the Farm,

Nothing will build up run down
farm as quickly as fiock Of sheep.
While pasturing the sleeps manure
IL distributed about so evenly that no
manure spreader could equal the
sheep In Its work.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16

No man can be brave who considers
pain to be the greatest evil Of life: nor
temperate who considers pleasure the
highest good-Clcero.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16
His Finish.

"He struck fast gait when he first
went into politics"
And now?"
Now he is on the fence"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16

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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16
Constipation

"For over nine years suffered with eh. mic
constipation aud during this time I had to take
an injection OF warm water once every - hours
before could have an action on my bowels.
Happily tried cascarets, and today am Q we'll
man. During the nine years before used
cascsrets suffered untold misery with internal
piles Thanks to you, am free from all that
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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16
Skepticism.

"Pa, what Is a skeptic?"
"A man who will not eat chicken
salad because he believes 1t Is sinful
to butcher calves"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16

To love abundantly, is to live abun
dantly, and to love forever is to live
forever.-Henry Drummond.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16

Where good thoughts , germinate
there is the growth Of true greatness
and goodness.--Lee.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16

There's nothing In 1t for the under
taker when man is buried in OBJ
livion.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16

DON'T SPOIL YOUR CLOTHES.
Use Red Cross Ball Blue and keep them
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16

Constipation causes many serious disco eses. n
10 thoroughly cured by doctor Picrce's Pleasant
SOilsts- One laxative, three for cathartic
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16

Many young man Is willing to
marry an heiress in spite of 1t.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16
HIs Face Was TurnIno Yellow

Someone told him that saIIowness was
taking NATURES REMEDY, his natural
color returned. his brain cleared. His liver
was again active. Mr. tablets never fall
aid digestion and tone the system. Better
than Pills for Liver Ills. Take one tonight
and you'll feel better In the morning Get
. 25c Box. All Druggists. The A. III. Lewis
Medicine Co., 81. Louis. Mo.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-06-16
GOOD HOUsEKEEPERs
PoeticaI Truth.

Use the best That's why they buy Red
Cross Ball Blue. At leading grocers cents.