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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-03-14
Health Department
Table Manners
w. C. Van D.

One of the differences between
men and pigs is IN the way they eat
that is, between some men and
some pigs. Sometimes there is no
difference. When you see man
scoop up his gravy with his knife
you may be sure that the iails he
previously resided in were very low
class institutions and not by any
means up to the modern standard.
I notice one individual who sits
near me who apparently tries to pry
his neighbors eye out with his ell
bow as soon as he begins to eat.
just why some men should suck
their fingers as terminus to meal
/ really can not understand. 1t can
hardly be for cleansing purposes as
handkerchiefs are plentifully pro-
vided. But perhaps they do it as a
sort of relish "a sort of creme de
menthe or benedictine as it were,
to give a final flavor to the meal.
Tastes differ, or course, and as
these mems hands appear to be un-
usually fragrant and their nails very
much lie couleur de noir, they prob
ably get considerable satisfaction
outo the habit.
There IS a difference between
gravy and soup. When it is soup
you will be given spoon; other
wise it is gravy, and as there is al
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-03-14

receiving an order for 1900 cases.
Makers of mems soft working
shoes in elk skin, crome, split, ETC.,
have been doing an extraordinary
good business. Warm goods-that
is summer shoes, are selling princi-
pa]ly in samples.
The Big Problem that the shoe
manufacturer is obliged to face, is
that of the high cost of materials,
and whether he shall cheaper his
shoes or put up the price. The pre-
vailing opinion is that the price of
shoes will be higher as the shoe
manufacturer will no doubt think
twice before cheapening his product.
Makers of mems medium priced
shoes, IN dull and bright calf, tans
and kindred leather, have entered
no better than small supplementary
orders and but few of such, which
with what reserve orders they hold
enable them to keep their plants
running to easy capacity, but are
steadily working down such reserve.
Some makers of mems heavy
working shoes in various kinds OF
side leather, in-nailed, standard
screw fastened, and Mckay sewed,
accumulated so large a reserve in
the late fall months that with new
orders being placed they will be
enabled to keep their factories bus
lily engaged until well into April
and cannot guarantee any delivery
of new orders earlier than that time.
Sample making has interfered
more or less with getting the regu-
lar goods through. The new sam
pies, so far as the patterns are coz
cerned do not differ a great deal
from those of a year ago. There
are fewer fabric boots, the high
boots are more numerous than be-
fore, high but wider toes are popu-
lar for the western trade, while fol
the eastern trade there are lower
toes in what are termed recede'
styles. In nearly all samples the
toes are wider, securing greater
comfort and are better fitting.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-03-14

The Golden Haired plumber boy
has lately been making life misera-
BILE for A. f. b. with the following:
Albert and Jimmy Catewaul,
They both went down to the New
sick Hall;
But when they set up feline wall.
They were very soon lodged in the
county Jail. !"
Golden Hair says he got it from
Doc, but that's very doubtful as
Docs composing abilities do not ex-
tend along such lines.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-03-14

by quite a large number of the in
mates, Judging by the lineup at the
dollhouse desk, last Saturday 1t
quite often happens that inmates are
unable to procure sufficient reading
matter to last them through those
days that are spent in the cells, but
magazines. books, or papers can be
had for the asking, and a word to the
dollhouse Captain will be sufficient.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-03-14

1t is with regret that we have to
announce the retirement of A. n
Apache CT. c. from The Mirror
staff. lie has been steady contri-
butor for nearly year and his con-
tributions were always among the
best that appeared in the Family
Journal. His literary efforts have
attracted considerable atten t o n
among the outside readers and much
encouragement has been given him
by various newspapers in this state
and elsewhere. 1t appears, how
ever, that he became discouraged,
and finds it almost impossible, at
present. to continue his literary
work and keep up with his work in
the shop at the same time. He has,
therefore, announced his intention
of retiring from the staff, for the
present at least, and though this
move is deeply regretted by The
Mirror, there seems to be no alter
native but to accept, and trust that
he will make the vacation short
one and return to his old post on the
staff with renewed energy aud in
terest. The withdrawal of Apa-
che's services rendered it necessary
to procure another contributor to
take his space, and little trouble was
encountered in finding one, whom
we are certain is capable of ASSUME
ing position in the front ranks
from the start That, however, shall
be left for the readers to Judge. He
has taken upon himself the nom de
plume of "Uneda of the Inner Seal ,,
and he will head his column. (ol
mixture of dough, as he calls it,
Ginger Snaps" His introduction
will be found on page two of this
issue
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-03-14

beginning with soup and ending
up with nuts. The waiter took his
order and in an off hand sort of way,
asked him if he was not living rath-
er high.
Oh. that's alright, replied the
former inmate. I'm used to high
living. / resided up on the top gal
lery for some time. you know" The
waiter does not quite understand
yet.
Doc" who at one time in his
career was employed by Jersey
soap firm. told me the other evening
that the Homa jena" toilet soap.
manufactured by said Jersey firm is
guaranteed to remove tar, paint,
pitch, oil and varnish from the
clothing; stains from the conscience;
pimples from the face; dandruff from
the head and whiskey from h e
stomach. Aside from the above
mentioned good qualities it will put
a smile on the users face an inch an
a half thick; time will never wear it
away. II Is a sure cure for bald
heads. chapped hands and bad feet.
Some soap, eh?
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-03-14

(From last week.
1t is remarkable how many short
time men are here.
This domitory stunt reminds me
of Prep school days.
The food over here is excellent
but we seldom get fish,
Our heavy weight cook OLA lbs. }
makes lightweight biscuits.
The population hereabouts is de-
creasing instead of increasing.
Mr.. Kimker is now night turnkey,
having taken the place of Guard
Buck who is now domitory officer.
Rev. Budlong was caller here
Thursday. He was accompanied by
Chief Clerk Bourne and several
friends.
Have you ever noticed that the
Irvine some times gets balled" up
before it ever reaches the balling
machine.
Shops A and b are running on
pure Manila while shops E and H
are on Standard; both are running
at full capacity.
Blondy remarked the other even
ing that God must have dearly loved
fools; otherwise he wouldn't have
made so many cons.
Ny bunky, who is known locally
a Doc stated the other night that
every dog must have his day. but
that its d. wise dog who knows
when he has had his.
/ have gone up in the air more
times than Wilbur Wright, Curtiss
and the rest of them. As an aviator
/ am all to the flaps. Yes, for that
matter we are all more or less avia-
tors.
No one over here INDUCES in any.
thing stronger than water and prune
juice, but | noticed that the band
boys over at the old place, went on
a foot" occasionally.
The hardest thing to believe in is
the justice that goes against us,
said Willie from Philly the other
night. Willie probably was was
thinking about that little 'goil'' he
talks SO much about.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-03-14

Tailor Nelson has some remarka-
bly, good workmen in his department,
and not the least of these is Mike
NJ, the shoe repair man. Mike be-
longs to the old school of cobblers
who could make anything from slip
per to a pair of top boots, and make
them so well that they had to keep
moving from town to town to find
enough work.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-03-14

Florist King is busily engaged in
getting his plants ready for the
opening of spring. He has large
assortment on hand, and plans to
make the grounds within the enclo-
sure blossom during he coming
summer, as they never blossomed
before.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-03-14

The short poem entitled: Pris-
oned Light" which appeared on the
front page of last issue. was writ
ten by Beau Esprita. We failed to
give him the proper credit at the
time and take this opportunity of
doing SO.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-03-14

Davy remarked that he was sho
earning his salt now" He has been
toting" the farm machinery cata-
logues from the Matron's Dept,
where they are being stitched to-
gether. to The Mirror office to be
trimmed
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-03-14

Mrs. John b. McGarry and son
Daniel of Chamberlain, Sask., Can.
and Miss May Scully of Saltwater,
both sisters of Guard Scully, were
escorted through the prison by him
last Saturday afternoon.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-03-14

The inmates orders for toilet ar
ticless etc., for last month will be
delivered within a few days. 1t is
stated that some of the goods were
delayed in transit, and the orders
could not be filled until their arrival.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-03-14

The occupant of cell $50 will ex-
change the Freeman; Appeal; Detroit
Journal, st. Louis Republic and the
Rural Weekly for other papers and
magazines.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-03-14

Mr.. Owens, of the Farm Machin-
cry dept, in company with his wife
and little daughter. made pleasant
call at The Mirror Office, last Satur-
day.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-03-14

Mr.. Patrick w. Baler and Mr..
Bert Birkins, of Rochester. Mimi,
registered at The Mirror office, on
Friday last.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-03-14

The 1912 Farm Machinery Gaia
logue is completed at last, and copies
are now being distributed among the
various dealers throughout the state.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-03-14
L. w. Burchard,
Musical Director.
MPP0RETTES

The occupant of 297 will greatly
appreciate any reading matter sent
him.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-03-14
Population.

Total number of inmates. :. Sol
Working at New Prison 1880. 127
Received during week. 8
Discharged during week. Z
Number in First Grade 564
Number in Second Grade. 90
Number in Third Grade 8.
Paroled .......-.. ........ 3
Last serial mum Der. .3672
Cell changes: 172 to G. c., 234
to G. c., 375 to 642; 642 to 375: 80
to G. c., 562 to 466; 466 to 562; 395
to 2OS; GIG TO 397; 61S to 1876.
Transferred to New Prison: ITO;
625; 1876; 323; 273; 208; $50; 235.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-03-14

Doc Van DIS hint regarding read
ing matter for Sundays was taken
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-03-14
Shoe Trade Notes.
CHUZZLEWIT.

Shoes made in calf. dull and
bright Russia and such materials
have sold very readily. One house
receiving an order for 1900 cases.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-03-14

J.z. 3ARNCARD, st. Paul
The Washington times., 1912-07-12
Chamber Committee
To Meet Tomorrow

The law and legislation committee
Of the Chamber of Commerce will
meet at the Chamber tomorrow at
noon to receive the report OF its sub
committee which has drafted an ap-
peal to the members of the House
District Committee to dispose of the
District legislation now before It.
The form Of the appeal, printed in
The Times yesterday, which was
drawn by the subcommittee of which
Charles w. Calgett is chairman, is to
be passed upon by the whole commit
tee and then forwarded to each House
District Committee member.
The Washington times., 1912-07-12
Secretary Wilson's Son
With Irrigating Firm

Secretary OF Agriculture Wilson has
made reply to the resolution introduced
by Congressman Akin or New York, In
uuiring into his alleged support OF
land project In Colorado. The Secretary
declares his son, Jasper, Is working Tor
an irrigation company near Denver but
that he has no connection with the COM
pany whatsoever.
The Washington times., 1912-07-12
Not Miss Esther Cleveland

A telegram has been received here
from Mrs. Grover Cleveland, widow of
the former President, stating that the
young woman married in this city last
Tuesday. Miss Elsie Cleaveland, was not
her daughter. This put an effectual
stop to the rumors and counter-rumors
flying about in social circles. A dis
patch from Greenyille, Pa, says she is
the daughter Of IL, d. Cleaveland, Of
that city.
The Washington times., 1912-07-12

s1.as Baltimore and Return, Baltimore
and ohio. Every Saturday and Sunday.
Good to return until $500 A. M, train
Monday. All trains both ways inciuo-
ing the Royal Limited.
The Washington times., 1912-07-12

$1.oo to Harpers Ferry and Martins
burg; $1.35 to Berkeley Springs, and s. 90
to Cumberland. and return, Baltimore &
Ohio r. R. Special train leaves Union
Station $40 a. m. Sunday, July 14th,
stopping at principal stations on Metro
poltan Branch.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1912-07-12

sI.a5 to Baltimore and Return Satur-
days and Sundays via Pennsylvania
railroad. Tickets good to return until
900 a. m. Monday. All regular trains ex-
cept the Congressional Limited"
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-25
Married In W hitter

Whittier News: Miss Zerlena d. Pat
terson and George r. Harris, both of
Imperial were quietly married at the
home of the bridegroom, 219 South
Milton avenue, at 10 o'clock yesterday
morning, only few of the relatives
and imm ediate friends of the young
people being present. Rev. G. w. CouI-
tas, pastor of the First Methodist Epis-
copal church of this city, officiated.
The bridal couple were attended by
c. d. McClenathen of Los Angeles and
Miss Myrtle Harris of Whittier. After
vows had been exchanged a daintily
appointed luncheon was served and the
bridal couple left Immediately for Los
Angeles. After their honeymoon Mr.
and Mrs. Harris will make their home
at Imperial, where bridegroom is en-
gagged in business. The home Of Mr.
Harris parents was artistically dec
GRATED for the wedding with cut flow
ers and greenery.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-25
state Bee Keepers

state Bee Keepers
Editor Press-Dear Sir: AS l am
member of the attendance committee
for the California State Bee Keepers
association convention, / wish to call
attention to and invite all bee keepers
of the Imperial valley to this conven-
tiOn, which will be held at the Y. NJ.
c. A. building in Los Angeles on the
18th. 18th and 14th of December 1872
We are planning for a large attend
ance, and there will be not only an il
teresting but an instructive session, as
these conventions are always attended
by our most progressive bee keepers,
who always give freely Of their vas;
experience. Every bee keeper who at
tends will be more than paid for his
trip. The railroads give one and one
third rate from all parts of the state.
think, however, it is necessary for
all attending the convention to secure
receipt from the agent where the
ticket is purchased. 1 think a certain
number of tickets have to be sold in
order to secure the rate. Don't forget
the date-12th. 18th and 14th of De-
cember. 1912. J. w. GEORGE.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-25
Union Meeting Last Night

The climax Of the union evangelist,
meeting was reached last night. The
auditorium and side rooms of the large
Christian church were we'll filled. The
large audience gave close attention 70
the entire program. Rev. Armstrong
preached a powerful and masterfui
sermon on the topic which VIII Win
Infidelity or the Church," At the close
of the sermon a number of people eX-
pressed a desire to live the Christian
life. In this excellent and helpful
series of meetings Messrs. Armstrong
and Farrar have proven themselves
men of great ability and that high
character that always leaves the most
salutatory and helpful influence. The
have won a large circle of warm
friends in Ell Centre and Imperial val
ley. From here they will go TO Comp
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-25
Christmas BAZAAR

The before Christmas bazaar, planneu
by the ladies of the Christian church
and their friends, promises to be a
great success. 1t certainly will be
worth while, if zeal and determined eff
fort on the part of it's promoters can
make it so. The affair will take place
at the State Street Christian church
on the afternoon and evening of De-
cember Z. There will be a booth for the
sale of needle and fancy work suit
able for Christmas presents and home
decoration. This booth will certainly
be popular one, for it is designed to
solve the problem of gift buying that
is often a great burden to shoppers
The articles will all be hand made and
OF fine quality. In addition to the
needlework booth there are to be
booths furnishing refreshments Of va
rious kinds. A substantial lunch may
be had during the evening, so that
people in Offices and stores need not
go home for a meal. Ice cream, pop
corn and home made candy will please
the younger people. A program will
be rendered from s O'Clock to 9 free of
charge and it is hoped the social feat
ures of the occasion will be as great
success as will the financial
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-25
Narney Brothers to FL Centre

Imperial Enterprise: Varney Bros.
d Co., the largest general merchants
in the valiey-in fact, one of the larS-
est in the entire Southwest--have de-
cided to put in branch store in Ell
Centro. They feel that that city has
demonstrated its permanence, and that
they are justified in giving the people
tn re the same advantages enjoyed by
Imperial, Holtville. Caiexico. Heber
and Brawley. Many Imperial mec-
chants have had their eyes on the
county seat town for some time and
if Ell Centre should continue to i'm
prove the next year may find several
more important branch additions TO
that city's business from Imperial.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-25
4o72c
NOTICE OF CONTEST

States States; Land Office. Los angeles Cal
TO CLYDE r. sTEWART. of Ell Cen
tro, California, Contestee:
wA%TER sGI are c6eHby 6hereSy n9tifisd mott ed that
address did on Sept 90. is1s. SdGAin file in
this office his duly corroborated ap-
cancellation of your homestead, entry
No; 012439, made March 6, 1911. for
FaHce sM ssetiop sssi 81 msyaiap township lS So.
grounds for his contest he alleges that
said entryman has never resided upon
said land and has wholly abandoned it
past.
You are, therefore, further notified
that the said allegations will be taken
by this office as having been confessed
by you, and your said entry will be
Cancelled hereunder without your fIr-
ther right to be heard therein. either
before this office or on appeal, If you
fail to file in this office within twenty
days after the FOURTH publication ..
swer. under oath. specifically meeting
Of Ct contest It <. or If you fail within that
that you have served a copy Of ysur
answer on the said contestant either
in person or by registered mail. II
Of copy Of your answer to the ey cen
must be either the said contestants
written acknowledgment of his receipt
of the copy, showing the date of its
receipt. or the affidavit OF the person
by whom the delivery was made stat
ing when and where the copy was
delivered; if made by registered mail.
proof of such service must consist of
the affidavit of the person by whom
the copy was mailed stating when and
the postoffce to which 1t was mailed,
and this affidavit must be accompanied
by the postmaster's receipt for the let
ter.
You should state in your answer the
name of the pOstoffice to which you
desire future notices to be sent to you.
FRANK BUREN, Register.
0. R. w. ROBINSON, Receiver
Imperial Valley Press, Ell Centre, Cal.
Date of first publication, Nov. 1s.
1912.
1912
1912.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-25
SPECIAL PRIZE
offered by
.SAM'L W.DUNAWAY
The Rexall Store
Read ad elsewhere

every candidate should notify his ac-
quaintances they have entered the
campaign. Candidates. this is the first
and most important step to campaign
success. If you have not as yet taken
il, do SO at once. 1t is to the interest,
welfare and outcome of your cam
paign to do this without further delay.
Pledge your friends and ask them
to pledge their friends to save you the
readers coupons. Organize an endless
chain of vote gatherers. 1t is easy to
DO if you but think il is.
1t takes but the asking. Ask and
it is yours. Neglect to and it is an
opponents.
Readers Coupon
Readers coupons published in the
Press, when neatly cut out, filled in
and brought or sent to the campaign
headquarters count for many votes
as they Indicate Each coupon is linn
tied and must be in the Press office
before the day of expiration printed
thereon.
The readers coupons will prove
great aid to every candidate entered
in the race for votes. Every partici.
pant should make the most of the op-
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-25
Profitable By-PrOduct

Acquisition of numerous tracts oi
land by cattlemen and the freight re-
duction on dressed beef and packing
house products serve to call attention
10 a branch of farming in Imperial
valley which is seldom at the service
of ordinary agricultural communities
says the Brawley News. Few places
exist where the farmer may pasture
his growing grain for several NOR
or dispose of his surplus cornstr
profit without owning his o.
Here many thousands of
nually brought from the
zona and New Mexico
able for the farm
this way becor
or by-product,
sufficiently emphaA
ley's advantages are
tension of the alfalfa
turned what was once a WI.
ing into an all-the-year indus,
the price of beef mounting VI
the steer promises TO largely suppl.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-25
Hotel Oregon Arrivals

Registered at Hotel Oregon are: j.
Friedman, Chicago; Mr.. and Mrs. H. J.
V. Blake, c. s. Thompson, r. A. Holt,
Holtville; Gordon Clark, D. H. Winans,
Mrs. Ella Fl. Jones and son, w. D.
Bryan, Mr.. and Mrs. w F.. Purcell,
F. d. Maxwell. J. n. Smith, H. w.
Mcleod, J. ]. O'Neil, w. Crowley, c. A.
Lincoln, C. A. Clark. George n. Graham,
F. H. Webb, w F. schnebly. J. R.
Converse, Los Angeles; J. n. shepherd,
Q. G. Tripp. Charles e. McGary, San
Jacinto; l.. f. Sheets, Pomona; Mr.. and
Mrs. w. b. Woods, n. b. Jordan, L. E.
Shields. San Diego; Hugh L. Adkins.
stockton; w. 8. Tripp, Hemet; A. NJ.
Tripp. Heber; c. S. Lombard, Redlands; !;
Mr.. and Mrs l.. A. Bigger, Hutchinson. 4.
Kas.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

&c. c. p, Secs. 1490-1492l
In the Superior Court of the County OF
Imperial, State of California
In the Matter of the Estate Of John
Strunk. Deceased.
Estate of John Strunk, deceased
Notice is hereby given by the IN
itors of and all persons having claims
against the said deceased, to exhibit
them, with the necessary vouchers
within four months after the first pub
lication of this notice to the said John
F: Strunk, administrator, at the office
of Dan V. holland, room 2, Beach block
Ell Centre, California, the same being
the place for the transaction Of the
business of said estate, County of I'm
perial.
Dated November End, A. D. 1919
JOHN F. STRUNK,
Administrator of the Estate of John
Strunk, Deceased. sat-nsv3e
Imperial Valley press., 1912-11-25
Trust Company Enters

G.. A. Schaefer. manager of the Riy
erside Union Title and Abstract com
pany, was in town Saturday closing i
deal whereby the Riverside Trust com
pany, owner of the largest orange
grove in the world, acquires the J. Ed
ward Snow ranch northeast of Braw
ley. consisting of 785 acres. Mr.. Snow
takes over 75 acres Of orange orchard
in Riverside in payment. 1t is the OBJ
ject of the purchasing company to
raise on the ground feed required by
their work animals in Riverside.