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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-06-05
One Execution,

"The great trouble with the people
of this country" he said, e~ndeavoring
to interest Miss Willington's mother,
while the beautiful girl was upstairs
making herself as lovely as possible
before permitting him to see her, us
that they are in too much of a hurry.
1t has become a national trait, this be-
ing in a hurry. We are all"
Well" little Arthur interrupted,
ma told sister the other night that
you didn't seem to be in much of a
II won't shut up-you did, too, say he
wasn't in a hurry, mai"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-06-05
%TENDERFEET WIN
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
HILL AND SONS, THE DAT CHAM
PIoNs, ARE cocKNEYs BORN
AND BRED.

City.bred in the worlds greatest
metropolis and unframed as to things
agricultural, we're ]. c. Hill AND his
three boys when they settled on home
steads at Lloydminster, in the Prov
ince of Saskatchewan western Can.
ada), eight years ago. Today they
are the recognized champion oat grow
ers OF the North American continent,
having won twice in succession the
silver challenge cup. valued at $1,000.
at the Fifth National Corn exposition
Columbia, 8. C. The Plate, officially
known as the Colorado Dat trophy, Is
emblematic of the grand champion.
ship prize for the best bushel Of oats
exhibited by individual farmers or ex.
pertinent farms at these expositions.
The Hill entry won this year in the
face OF the keenest competition, hun.
dreds of exhibits being sent by expe-
rienced farmers from all parts of the
United States and Canada. The oats
were grown on land which was wild
rrairie less than four years ago.
When Mr.. Hill and his three sons.
who probably w saw a wider acre
age than the hills of Hampstead
Heath, or the parks of London, came
to Saskatchewan eight years ago, they
had little more capital than was re-
quired for homestead entry fees. They
filed on four homesteads, in the Lloyd.
minister district, which straddles the
boundary Of Alberta and Saskatche-
wan. They went to work with a will,
ripping the rich brown sod with break
ing plows and put in a crop. which
yielded fair returns.
They labored early and late and Ge-
MED themselves paltry pleasures, glad
to stand the gaff for a while in rising
to their possibilities. They talked with
successful farmers and studied crops
and conditions and profted by both.
The new life on the farm was strange
but they never lost heart, handicapped
as they were by lack Of experience
and capital.
The farm house, modern in every
respect, compares f%avorably with any
residence in the city. The Hills have
substantial bank accounts and their
credit is g~ilt-edge from Edmonton to
Winnipeg and beyond.
There is nothing secret about our
methods nor is our plan copyrighted.
We first made a thorough study of
climatic conditions, soil and Seed"
said Mr.. Hill. I'VE tended our crops
carefully and gradually added live
stock. realizing from the beginning
that mixed farming would pay larger
and more certain returns than straight
grain growing. We have demonstrated
that fact to our satisfaction and the
result is that many Of the farmers in
the district are following u exam
pie"
The land that the Hills work is of
the same class as may be found any.
where in Manitoba, Saskatchewan or
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-06-05
FROM HIM.

FROM HIM.
Dearest. may | thus address you?-am I
not forgiven yet?
! was cruel to distress you: all ] said
then ! regret;
Tell me that l am forgiven: sadly. hum
bly, l repent:
To despair I shall be driven IL you do not
soon relent.
FROM HER.
Dear Sir: I've received your letter and
I've thought the matter DER,
But l think It nay he better II we cor
respond no more;
] forgive you very gladly; let this. there
fore, be the end:
Think not that l treat you badly-1 shall
still remain your friend.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-06-05
Born to Lead.

"You remember young Carpley, who
used to have an ambition to be an
actor, don't you?"
yes"
We'll, he's playing a leading role,
now"
"You don't say SO! BY George. 1
never thought he had 1t in him"
He's with an Uncle Tom company,
and he leads the bloodhounds in the
street PROFESSIONS"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-06-05
House Divided.

I'VE are going to have a rummage
sale for the benefit of u church mis-
sionary fund"
What are you going to contribute? ?"
"Well, l haven't made up my mind
yet. | want to put in the carpet we
had before our landlord gave us hard.
wood floors. but my husband insists
on having me give them the lawn now
er he bought three weeks ago for the
purpose Of cutting down expenses"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-06-05

My little brother William had been
staying up rather late and went to bed
without saying his prayers. Mother
said to him: Why, Willie, I'm sur
prised at you! You haven't said your
prayers" Jaw, gee!" he answered.
Whats the use of waking the Lord up
at this hour Of the night ?"-Chicago
journal.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-06-05
WOMAN COULD
NOT Walk
She Was So Il-Restored to
Health by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.
Pentwater, Mich. "A year ago I was
weak and the doctor said / had .

beriOu6 uSpiAcO
I had back
ache aud bearing
down pains so bad
that / could not sit
in q chair or walk
across the floor and
/ was in severe pain
all the time. / felt
discouraged as | had
taken everything I
could think Of and
was no better. I
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-06-05
oh. sural

New Yorker-I Q that with an ad.
Unstable handle q single blade serves
in q new implement for a sickle, corn
knife and pruning saw.
Chicagoan--l suppose It might also
be used to eat pie with?
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-06-05
Gotno the Pace,

Man tolls away week in, week out,
And saves and plans and frets
And tells the world his salary
Is three times what he gets.
His wife, to prove her love for him
Before all here below,
Puts on the style sue might afford
II what he claims we're 80.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-06-05

Opportunity probably knocked at
your door while you were out gossip
ing with the neighbours.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-06-05

The newest Atlantic liner has II
decks. This is almost as bad as a sky
scraper reversed.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-06-05
FROM HIM.

Dear Friend. I'm indebted to you for the
kindness you have shown;
When another comes to WOO you and to
claim you for his own
Let your gladness be unblighted by regret
concerning me;
BY another I'm delighted since your let
ter sets me free.
FROM HER.
Dear Jack: It's an old, old s~tory-it's an
ancient gag, indeed;
Helen doubtless deemed It hoary when
young Paris came to plead:
Every lover has employed 1t since Eve
found out how to sin;
But long use has not destroyed 1t: come
and get me, dsar-you win.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-06-05

One way to hold a job is to do tho
work.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08
SPRING STYLES ARE DECIDED
Seasons Models Are Unusually Early
This Year Because of the
Advent of Easter.

For spring, which, from the early
date of Easter, will be pushed forward
a little this year, the styles have been
generally decided by the leading de-
signers. Suits and separate coats will
be the first to which attention will be
directed, and they will fully reward
the eager searcher after new things
The length of the spring-suit jacket
will be influenced by the general de-
sign. Cutaway models will be longer,
and the simple tailored suit will be
wrist length"-which is about twenty
seven inches on the average-sized wo-
man
The skirts will show no material
increase in width; but it will be there
for the convenience of walkers. Slight
drapings and pleated panels will be
used, with fullness at the top of the
skirt. This latter feature gives an
easy line at the back, preventing the
unsightly spanning which was so evi-
dent in the light skirts last year.
Elton and bolero effects will be very
strong, and promise new becoming
ness to slender women. The short,
dumpy one who doesn't tell her weight
any more should shun these short
coats.
The noticeable feature is the len
iency of the coming styles. All types
of figures should be given a modistic
chance to appear at their best.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08
Ribbon TRIMMING.

Evening coats have gauged ribbon
borders, plain tailor-made costumes
of cloth and velvet are bound with
ribbon, while ribbon silk floral sprays
and ribbon bows for neckwear have
never been in greater vogue Every
day we are hearing of some new kind
of ribbon and some new use to which
ribbon may be put, says the Phila-
delphia Times. Ribbon is extensively
introduced in the evening stole and
muff with excellent effect, and lingerie
is never complete unless it is ribbon
run and adorned with ribbon bows.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08
FOR CALENDAR TEA PARTY
Entertainment That Is Always Enjoy
able and Really Requires Little
Preparation to Be Success.

This idea is not new, but it is de-
lightful one to carry out in this sea-
son. Invite just 12 guests and first let
them write a set of good resolutions
beginning with the initial letter of
their names. Allow 10 minutes for
this and then collect them to be read
aloud at the tea" which may be an
nounced at 8, 6 or z, according to the
hour the hostess wishes. At the table
outline the names of the months at
each place and if the guests birthdays
are known seat them at the months al
lotted TO their natal day. OF course,
there may be several with birthdays
in the same month and those may be
seated as close to their month as pos
sible. Seating them makes lots of
fun. The names of the months may be
in gold letters on strips of white pa
per. From the overhead center light
suspend gilt stars by fine threads, one
for each guest; at the end of the feast
the hostess will say that they may pull
a star and learn their fate for the
coming year, that a noted astrologer
had cast their horoscope and written
the result on the stars. To make the
table very attractive have individual
unshaded white candles, wipe first
with damp cloth and roll in diamond
dust. They will be very pretty, and
the marshallows may be toasted over
them. The one who made the best set
of resolutions may receive a reward.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08
Neck Velyets,

The old-fashioned black velvet
neck bands and wrist bands are in
vogue again this season. The meek
velvet" is worn an inch wide, with
one, two or three slides. These orna-
ments are in gold, plain or set with
stones. This pretty fashion offers a
suggestion for home work, the slides to
be made from tiny pearl, steel or gilt
beads. Growing out of the neck vel
vet idea is the use of black velvet
as an armlet or bracelet. These, too,
have slides or ornamental sections,
and can be used as an encircling band
to bold the bracelet watch.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08
The New Sleeves

The new sleeves are long-not the
most comfortable mode for summer
but fortunately they are loose, on the
order of straight Chinese sleeve.
Some are very noticeable on account of
their bagginess, while others are close
fitting. When they are not put into
the regulation size armhole they are
attached to an enlarged armhole,
which adds to the general baggy, loose
appearance of the garment. The ex-
tended shoulder is likewise shown on
some of the new coats.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08
Bridal Petticoat.

The bride or the girl who wishes
something pretty and inexpensive may
make for herself a dainty petticoat.
Choosing white satin as the founda-
tion, she has simply to sew upon it
from the height of the knee founce
of lace slightly frilled on, but only
slightly, SO that the pattern may be
seen. The petticoat looks exquisite
when there is chosen for the frill a
net applique with scalloped design
that recalls broderie anglaise in net
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08
Evening Coats.

1t is a few years since the man.
DARN coat from Japan was introduced
into this country as a handsome outer
wrap. Now they are being imported
in large numbers, the result being
an opportunity for wide choice in
patterns, colorings and lengths. There
is also wide range in price. O.
course. the cost is largely dependent
on the amount Of handwork.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-08
Straioht Edde

In order to get the edge of table
linen straight before hemming, says
a contributor to Needlecraft, l find
the place where the deepest cut must
be made, and from that point pull one
or two threads across the goods. 1t
Is very easy to follow the line thus
made with your scissors, and the edge
is made perfectly true.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-05-07
Teacher's Examination

A number of the teachers IN the
eoanty were present last week and
took the Examination for teachers
certificates e Cole Epting, L Magnes
Shealy, Ollie L Shealy, Coley CLARK
Edna Shealy, Ethan shealy, Lottie
Koon, Ruth Smith, Lucille Cook, Leila
Wessinger. Carrie B Stricken, A G
Mitchell, Katie Ba'ientine, j R Clayton,
Blaua Fulmer, Eula Frick, Bessie
Fuimer. Lulu Epeing, Lels Fnlmer,
Louise Crouch. Anna Nichols. Nora
Groucn. Pauline srann, Myra Stead
man, Essie Stokes, Cleo Wise,- Eunice
Whittie. Meta Lou Quatslebaum, Arlie
Cleveland Mccain, Sara Carolina
Quattlebaum. Ssllie Mabel Gunter,
sGulene Hendrix Mitchell.
Golored-J p. White, Inez White,
Agnes Paul, Annie N Paul.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-05-07
Lexington County Fair
Association.

At meeting Of the stockholders OF
the Lexington County Fair Associa-
tion held Monday, the secretary made
the gratifying report that $50 shares
of stock amounting to 5000 had already
been subscribed to put the Association
on a cash basis. The stockholders de-
sire toraise. .$ioo more by the sale of
twenty shares of stock for the purpose
o. making some improvements on
the grounds and buildings.
The people of {, Lexington county
have exhibited by their, subscriptions
3 support for the Association which
is very gratifying to the management
and it also shows that the benefits to
the agricultural interests of the county
from the Association are much appre-
ciated
May Z, 1913, Q. NJ: EFIRD, Pres.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-05-07

Strike when the iron is hot and paint
when the property needs it.
They paint ships a dozen times a
year; yes, some Of them, every voy-
age. What for, do you think? TO look
nice and get business.
A livery keeps it's carriages painted
and vanished and washed, to look nice
and get business.
A man, with a house for sale or to
let, "does it up" and Devoe is the
paint:
There's more in paint than to keep
out water. Paint for looks and you
needn't think about water. A fresh
coat of paint once year is about as
good for his credit as paying his deb's
But the man whose buildings and
fences look, new, very likely, has no
debts. ...... .........
DEvOE
Harmon Drug Co, sells it. adv
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-05-07
The Grand Theatre.

The people of Columbia. especially
those who delight in good singing.
music, vaudeville and moving pictures
are now certainly tickled at the pro-
CRANE at the grand. Beautiful young
ladies gorgeousl. costumned and full
of fun and frolic are with their COM
pauy THE Tourists and the Country
Girl. = are pleasing the large audiences
each and every night. Dnring the car
nival and other attractions they took
the cake and, we advise our people to
go and enjoya hearty laugh and you
viii 90 again
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-05-07
A Negro Desperate.

Hampton. April 30 Pursued into
q swamp by a hurriedly organized
posse of determined men, Richard
Henry Austin, negro, charged with
attempted criminal assault upon the
wife of prominent citizen of Luray
turned upon the hunters and fred shot
after shot from his, buckshot loaded
gun, two of the loads finding fatal
lodgment in the bodies of F n. Eden
field, magistrate of Allendale. and J.
Frank Bowers, farmer of the Luray
section. Four other men-Dr. S. G.
Moore of Hampton county, Nc Teer
Bowers, George Hanna and an uni
Identified white man-Were wounded.
Late this evening the negro broke
through the line and made his escape.
The negro has been pursued to
Georgia where he is surrounded in a
swamp by a large posse of men Blood
hounds have been sent and they are
probably on the scene by this time
It is rumored that another white man
has fallen victim to his shot gun.
) DR.. s. @. Moore, of Hampton, who
was mortally wounded by Austin, has
since died in an infirmary in Column
bia, where he was taken for treatment.
The Governor has offered q reward
OF $500 for the arrest Of Austin, dead
or alive, and four. townships reward
Of the same amount, msking 3 total
of $500 fS.a .rs i
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-05-07
For detailed information
apply t0lany Represen-
tative or Ticket Agent
of,this Company.
Notice to Debtors and
Creditors

All persons having claims against
the estate OF Darling F. Neece are
hereby notified that they must file the
same duly attested..on Or before the LIST
day of June, 1918, with the undersign-
ed and those indebted to said estate
must make payment to "
= HENRY w. NERCE,
oS. Administrator.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-05-07

Rheumatism as result Of kidney
trouble, stiff and aching joints, back
ache and sore kidneys will all yield to
the nse Of Foley Kidney Pills. They
are tonic in action, quick in resnlte,
cnrasive always. w. 8. SHELTON, Stan
ley, Ind, says: ST would not take
$4,000 FOR the relief rom kidney
trouble received from one single box
Of Foley Kidney Pills." Harmon Drug
90. adv
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-05-07
At His Ease.

.How does your husband put In his
time since he has retired from busi'
neSs?" ........s .....,
HE puts in most Of it worrying be-
cause he has nothing to do and fretting
because be thinks the government Is
likely to do something some day to In,
irre the value Of his securities. Chi,
cayo Record Herald.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-05-07
Not So Sick.

One of the stories around town con-
Germs man who caught i heavy cold
during the changeable weather and
concluded to take spell in bed. Els
wife came into the room and said:
Jim. there's visitor for you"
"Oh. shucks." Jim growled. I'm too
sick to see anybody
but it's our pastor"
Thunder! I amt sick enough to
see him."-Exchange
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-05-07
Winthrop College
SCHOLARSHIP and ENTRANCE
EXAMINATION

The examination for the award OF
vacant scholarships in Winthrop Col
lege and for the admission of new
students will be held at the County
Court House on Friday, July 4, at 2.
a. m. Applicants must be not less
than sixteen years of age. When
Scholarships are vacant after July 4
they will be awarded to those making
the highest average at this examina-
tion, provided they meet the con.
ditions governing the award. Appi-
cants for Scholarships should write to
President Johnson before the examina-
tion for Scholarship examination
blanks. ,....
Scholarships are worth S100 and free
tuition. The next session will open
September II, 1918. For further In
formation and catalogue, address Pres.
D. B. Johnson, Rock Hill, s. @. I'd
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-05-07
The Striped Kind.

A paint manufacturer recently re-
ceived the following letter: ''Gentle-
men-Will you please send us some OF
your striped paint? We want just
enough for one barber pole.-Southern
Textile Bulletin
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-05-07
Notice of DISCHARGE.

Notice is hereby given to all eparties
Interested that I will apply to Hon.
George 8. Drafts for final discharge
as Administrator of the estate Of A.
N. Dreher, deceased, on June 5, 1918.
F. E. DREHER,
80. Administrator.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-05-07
For Sale.

A valuable lot on upper Main
street in Lexington, q fine location
for q home. Anyone interested in
qai,e at the Dispatch Office.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-05-07

WANTED -To buy every pound Of
Beeswax in the comfy. Highest
price paid for large or small lots.
Rice B. Harmon.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-05-07
The Result.

@...'.-s The Result.
Wife of Dernier Cr ArtiSt-Poor Ed
gar. he's a hundred years ahead of his
time ..
eLandlord-l can't help that. He's
three months behind in his rent-Life.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-05-07
What ShA Haak.

What She Took.
: "Why did you order that we'll
dressed lady out Of the store?'
''She's q we'll known kleptomaniac." "
/ Ibid she take anything here?"
"sEe took offense."-Pittsburgh Post.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-05-07
Rebuked.

HeSee here. waitress. ! want some
tlemitaSSe.
She Well, can't you order the stuff
without swearing about it!-Balumore
American .-..r.: ....
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-05-07
inquisitive.

.. inauisitive. =
"Pop, did you hurt yourself last
n!ght?"
Hurt myself! What does the child
mean" .-..- ..
why Jimmie Smiths papa said he
saw you fall of the water wagon
Baltimore American. ,,s:.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-05-07

. Disinfeetants are so cheap that peo.
pie no longer refuse to accept tainted
naoney
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-05-07

Early Potato Plants, P. r. Yams and
Nancy He'll varieties, on hand for i'm
mediste delivery.
HARMAN DRUG co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-05-07

::@, Nothing to Lose.
Subbubs-One gets into an awfM
crowd at the train mornings.
The Girl-Ares't you afraid OF pick.
pockets?
Subbubs-No: I'm always pretty
sure nv wife's been through my
clothes during the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
P1hlic T,adpnr
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-05-07

THE LEXINGTON
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-06-27

planted A man who had practical eX-
perience was engaged to take charge
of the work and is now busy moving
from place to place suggesting plans
and methods by which the children
can help furnish their own tables with
vegetables fresh from their own gar
denS
The photo which accompanies this
article was taken on the outskirts of
Louisville, where group of four Camp
fire Girls have a model four plot gar
den.
This work will have a vital effect
upon the men and women of tomorrow
by giving them an understanding and
a growth which can only come through
close contact with the soil and grow
ing things. Education is gradually
shifting to rational use of books and
a fuller use of the life which the child
leads in the garden, in the home. and
under blue skies. 1t means an educa-
ton that makes red blood throb in
young veins; it means an education
that does things in the everyday
world; it means an education that is
close to the primitive; it means an
education that fits the child for life.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1913-06-27
FAMOUS OLD-TlME PUNS

The Romans were said to urn their
dead, but we earn our living.