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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-12-10
Purely Personal Paragraphs

, Fureiy PERSONAL Paragraph
IN. j. Craig attended court a
Hartyille.
G. Il. Austin returned Frida,
from Cabool
o. L. Robinett was in Spring
field Friday.
DR.. F.. IT, Riley is doing denta
work in Hartville.
Mrs. O. L. Robinett was ir
Springfield Tuesday.
Col. L o. Nieder has been at
tending court at Hartyille.
/ E.C.Hon OF Council Grove, KS,
was here during the week.
Virgil Anderson and wife have
returned from Allison, Iowa.
Clarence Shinpaugh has re.
turned from his western trip.
Col. l. Nieder transacted bu-
siness in Shannon county last
week.
A.A. brennan of Seymour has
been assisting i'm the Frisco sig.
nal work here
Rev Joseph Davis was called
to Phillipsburg last week to con-
duct a funeral
Thomas Martz of Big Horn.
Mont, has been here for his
health and to look over the Ozark
region. 4
E. S. Bradford has returned
from Hartford, Sd, to his home
near Norwood. He was here
yesterday.
A J. Grantham has been tax.
ing treatment at Seymour for an
affliction in his feet, pronounced
by the attending physician as
dry gangrene
Mrs. Oran Moore and sons of
Kansas have been visiting rela-
tives and friends here. Mr..
Moore and wife formerly resided
in this neighborhood. 4
Harry Mooney, who has been
signal maintainer for the Frisco
at Willow Springs, has been visit.
ing his parents, r. ID Mooneysand
wife, of the Mansfield Hotel.
Thos Johnson of Hartville was
here Monday accompanied by his
niece, Miss Ruth Johnson, of
West Plains. who was en- route
home from Il visit at Hartville.
a.. ]
Mrs. G. A. Durnell returned
Tuesday from two-weeks' visit
in st. Louis. While there she
spent three days at the State
poultry show. She reports a
splendid visit and most enioya-
BILE time.
Prof. R.K Phelps. Ed B. Floyd,
Geo, S. Townsend, and Drs. c.
e. Douglas. ] M. Hubbard}and E.
G. Wittwer of Mountain Grove
attended the meeting of Mans.
field chapter, r. A.. NJ, No. l22,
last night, the first three degrees
being conferred upon Dr.. Witt.
wer.
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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-12-10

All persons are forbidden to
hunt, shooter trap on the farms
of j. M. THlRKIELD,
Adv. G.. w. MILLER.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-12-10
Ter.ely Told Town Tales

Rabbits are plentiful.
Eat at Shinpaugh's. ADV.
Holiday Goods at Stapp's.--A
Circuit court is in session a
Hartville.
: Groceries, SHINPAUGH's s Ad'
Good Line of Holiday Good.
at Stapp's. ADV.
Advertise your Christmas of
ferings in the Mirror. g
Now ia the time to bring ir
that wood on subscription.
Rug free With So purchases a,
Mrs. James Coday's. Adv.
Buy your Christmas Cards
and Booklets at Stapp's Adv.
Special Sunday dinner at the
Mansfield Hotel. adv
II you need Spreader, see
J.C. Carter before you buy ADV
Mansfield Mirror and Weekly
Kansas City Star both one year
for 81. 20.
Highest Market Prices paid
for Cream and Eggs at Shin.
paugh s. Adv.
For SALE-Scholarship in the
Central Business College at Sc
dalia. Call at this Office.
Trade S. worth at Mrs. James
Coday's Millinery Store and get
a handsome rug free. Adv.
Enjoy one of those special
Sunday dinners at the Mansfield
Hotel next Sunday. adv
G. W. Freeman & Son have
their Fall and Winter Goods all
new styles and good values Adv.
Rev A. L. Scott of Mountain
Grove has been delivering an int
eresting series of lectures at the
Christian church.
There will be an entertainment
and pie supper given at the Flat
Rock School Saturday evening,
Dec laaS RyerySody eoMe ADJ
DR.. r. Fl Riley. the Wright
County Dentist, viii be at Hart
vile alltthis week, returning to
his Mansfield Office, Monday,
Dec. IA. ADV.
Christmas Goods in abundance
ALI nobby and up to the minute
lat Mrs. James Coday's, When'I
you buy $5 worth you get a hand.
some rug free. ADV.
Large red dog lost from train,
Tuesday, Dec. l.; hair, curly;
name, Jack; has been castrated;
finder please notify 4. r. Haw
kins. Mountain Grove. Mo; re,
ward, IS. ADV.
The bazaar and delicatessen
counter by the Ladies' Aid Soci
ETY. of the Christian church Sat
urday was well patronized and
many things useful and good to
eat were sold
The Frisco steel and surfacing
gangs moved yesterday to Nor
wood. They had been located
here relaying the tracks with 80.
pound steel and putting the road
bed in tirst.class shape.
AS a raiser of turnips, first
place must, we believe, go to Fl.
E. Brazeale. who brought to this
Office Saturday monster turnip
20 inches in circumference. Tur
nips surely grow big in the O.,
zarks.
C.H.Morgan and Mr.. Winburn
have opened harness. shop in
the Coday building, next door to
the Morgan Produce Co. The
business will be looked after by
Mr.. Winburn, an expert harness
man. See ad.
Next week the Mansfield Mir
ror will issue special Christ
mas edition with a beautiful
cover in many colors. This will
offer splendid opportunity for
business getting Christmas ad.
vertising. Come in and let us
figure with you.
We have just received informa-
ton that the First National Nur.
series of Rochester, N. Y, wants
lady or gentlemen representa-
tiyes in this section to sell all
l.inds of Roses Shrubs. Trees
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-12-10
SCHOOL NOTES

Too many tardies this week.
Did you hear the program Fl
day afternoony
Books for the library will b
appreciated atany time.
You are cordially invited to al
tend the open session of the Hyl
tonian literary society Friday ey
ening
We hope the parents are care
full to examine the report card.
each month II the grades are
not satisfactory, help the child
rem to improve them, If possible
Through the kindness Of the
Cash Mercantile Co., we have
some new calendars, with a good
map of Missouri. We are very
grateful for them and the spirit
Incorporation that their giving
shows.
The opening exercises, Monday
morning were in charge of Miss
Rippee's pupils. They sang to
gether some very lively songs,
and Pauline Paul and Wanda
Craig favored us with solos,.
The girls in the sewing class
have been very busy getting
ready for a bazaar Wednesday af-
ternoon of this week. II you did
not see the display, you cannot
appreciate the quality of the
work this class is doing.
Teachers and pupils were all
very sorry to know of Henry
Keeling's death. His grade, the
second, went with Miss Rippee
% the funeral at the Baptist
Tuesday afternoon, and
'ome of the school boys served
rs pall.bearers. |
Parents who allow their boys |
o stay out of school to pick tur.
,eys and the produce men who
Employ such boys could help us
greatly by positively forbidding
he boys to do this work during
lchool hours.
Quite a number Of pupils have
lot whispered without permis.
ion fora week. Some have not
ven found it necessary to whis
,er atall. Teachers appreciate
his, voluntary effort at self-con-
rol.
Lola Gaskill missed only one OF
he following words in a test les
on Friday morning:
l separate
2 receive
.,..s!I 'ssr
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-12-10
Farm Loans

Atlowest prevailing rates.
No delay.
Adv. GEO, b. FREEMAN,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
CHICKS EASY TO HATCH.
Electrical Devices Take All tho Labor
Away-How They Work.

Electrical Devices Take All the Labor
Away-How They Work.
Poultry raisers may look forward to
lessening their duties by utilizing cleo
tricity. as electrically heated incu-
bators and hovers are now on the
market Where oil heated chicken
Matching apparatus had to be inspect
ed continually to see that the oil sup
ply had not become exhausted or the
apparatus was not on fire the electri-
cally heated devices may be left unat-
tended except to transfer the newly
hatched chickens from the incubators
to the hovers.
The Electrical World describes an
electric incubator and hover. The
case Is built Of two inch cork boards,
REINFORCED with steel corners. The
top is entirely covered with steel, and
the base on which the egg tray stands
Is made Of well seasoned cypress COW
cred with thick felt pad The egg
tray is made Of galvanized steel and
has a removable wire mat on which
the eggs are put A hole in the GEN.
ter allows the chicks when Matched
to fall into wire basket hung on rum
ners under the egg tray. Air is fl
tered through Sits In the felt pad
base. A ventilating tube extending
through the roof and attached to the
cover leads down through the hole In
the egg tray into the nursery cham
Der. The amount of air is varied by
means Of sliding cap on the tube.
The front Of the case is provided
with small glass window to show
the interior and allow the tempera-
ture to be read. The heating units are
contained in the roof and slip into
spring clips, making them interchange
able and removable These units are
of the cartridge type and are so ar
ranged that the heat Is equally divided
over all parts of the egg tray. The
supply of heat is controlled automat-
ically by means of thermostat A
signal lamp indicates when the heat
ing circuit has been opened
The hover has roof made of cork
board covered with heavy steel. The
sides are closed by heavy double can
vas duck curtains with a half inch
layer of felt in between and above the
Sits. An automatic heating system
similar to that employed in the incu-
bator is used. the heating coils being
Just beneath the roof and inclosed
with a heavy wire screen.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
VALUE OF GOOD ROADS.
Institute Of Technology Has Establish
Cd Course In Highway Engineering.

Institute Of Technology Has Establish
Cd Course In Highway Engineering.
The extent to which the remarkable
increase In the use of motor driven
road vehicles has impressed upon ev-
cry community the Importance Of good
roads is very well illustrated by the
recent establishment at the Massachu-
ton, of course in highway engineer
ing. The economic value of good roads
has, of course, been known from the
earliest times. Rome conquered the
world not least because the Romans
were road builders who builded for all
time. But that value has too often
been lost sight CT In newer communi-
ties, and In certain portions Of this
great country Of ours especially has 1t
been ignored even long before the ad-
vent of the automobile made a new
demand for good roads.
A reawakening to the value Of good
roads, no matter what the class Of We
hicle that uses them, Is directly trace
able to the automobile. The automo-
bile has set new standard for road
building that Is bound to make for the
benefit of transportation Of every kind.
A road suited to the weight and speed
OF an automobile, road fit to with
stand the tremendous strains imposed
by a machine weighing 1000 pounds
and moving at rate Of nifty miles
an hour. viii save the farmer In wear
pnd tear as he plods to market behind
bis humble horse expense that will go
Par to reduce the cost Of living.
The road builder of this day Of the
automobile cannot have too much tech
meal knowledge Of chemistry and min
eralogy, both Of which enter into the
construction of the best roads. The
need of expert knowledge Ia also en-
phasixed by the amount Of money be-
ting expended today In the building Of
good roads.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
BUSINESS WOMEN'S CLOTHES
They Should Be Plain and Comfortable,
Yet Withal Becoming.


Everybody seems to disagree about
the question of what girl in an Office
or other place of business should look
like.
Some think that she Is better plain,
which seems a little hard upon those
whom nature has made distinctly
pretty.
Others think that though perhaps a
girl is none the worse for being pretty.
she had better dress plainly.
And third set Of people affirm that
girl cannot be too pretty In appear
ance nor too dainty in dress.
So what is the ideal for the business
girl, after all?
A little of all three, judicfously COM
bined, Of course. II she is pretty, then
by all means let her keep her charm.
The only thing Is that breeding and
common sense suggest she should wear
becoming but businesslike clothes. Her
beauty need not be hidden by dow
diness, but 1t should be restrained by
simplicity.
There Is the consolation that youth
triumphs over even sober raiment In
deed. the demure garments Of the
Quaker maid show off girlish good
looks as few more elaborate frocks and
hats could do.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
A Good Word For Snakes.

Professor Surface Of Pennsylvania.
says Farm and Fireside. comes to
the defense of the snake as farmers
friend. His children are friendly with
the snakes about the place. All Penn
syIvania snakes should be protected
except the poisonous ones, he says, and
of these there are only two In Penn
sylvania. the rattlesnake and the cop
perhead. Snakes eat bugs. locusts,
worms and other insect pests; 80 DO
toads. Toads are probably OF more
value than snakes. and when a snake
eats toad he is doing more harm than
II he swallowed himself. But 1t seems
better to have two useful animals Ike
toads and snakes struggling for sur
yiyal than to carry on the war against
insects In a snakeless and toadless
world
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23

San has oft with treacherous hopes
nen to ruin.-Sophocles.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23

During a short trip through southern
Texas the writer saw several very
handy tampers. A section of suitable
sized tree was cut for the tamper, and
the handle OF any old broken shovel.
fork or spade was Inserted and made
fast in an auger hole first bored in the
tamper. For cement work as well as
for many other purposes these tam
pers are very handy and, as the ex-
pense is simply the labor, 1t will pay to
make one or more.-J e. Bridgman in
Farm and Ranch.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
SUBSCRIBE FOR THE AMERICAN
why WEAK LUNGS?

The toll of tuberculosis is claiming
more than $50 victims every day in the
United States, yet few realize their grave
condition until the critical period arrives.
Overwork, worry, weakness after sick
ness, catarrh, bronchitis, sender throats-
all exert the weakening influence that
invites consumption.
To guard against consumption, thou
sands Of people take Scott s Emulsion after
meals because its rich medicinal nourish-
ment strengthens the lungs. puts vigor in
the blood, and upbuilds strength to resist
tuberculosis. Scott's Emulsion Is natures
strength builder. Refuse substitutes.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
Too Modest.

sir w. s. Gilbert's own story Of his
INST experience as a playwright is In
sTuctve. He took his maiden attempt
I" manager. who read 1t carefully
ana offered to accept it Now" said
We TO the overjoyed dramatist. what
~ W you expect me to pay you for this? 2"
.ne young author. not liking to be
w forward, modestly suggested 80
suiheas. The manager Immediately
"rote out a check for the desired
amount and. presenting it to Gilbert.
saia: Young man. let me give you
~oru OF advice. Never sell SO good
pay for such a small amount again."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23

Aifaifa is rich In protein. So
Is cottonseed cake. Corn Is low
IN protein. and something Nike
aifaifa or cotton seed should be
led with It Which is cheapest?
: 1t depends on conditions. A test
made In Nebraska shows that
the use Of cottonseed cake in
place OF alfalfa In that state In
creased the cost of meat and
lowered the profits of the feeder.
The reason is that the alfalfa
can be produced on the farm,
and the cotton seed had to be
brought from afar. A feeding
test In Alabama or Georgia might
have shown opposite results. We
must study our own conditions,
that's sure.-Farm and Preside.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
CANE AND RATTAN CHAIR

Rugs and lightweight furniture are re-
quired for furnishing. The cane and
rattan chair illustrated here is one of
a set admirable for this purpose. 1t
is finished in dark blue and white and
would be charming with a washable
blue and white rug and blue and white
cretonne hangings and cushions. For
the sun parlor furnishings may be on
the line of the summer porch. but a
trifle more elaborate.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
Homemade Soap.

An excellent hard soap may thus be
made: Take six pounds Of clean grease.
six pounds of salsoda, three pounds
Of lime. Slack the lime and put in
four gallons of soft water; add the sal
soda anA when dissolved let it settle,
Pour Off the water in an iron kettle
and boil If the soap does not thicken
after boiling a few minutes add more
soft water till 1t is of the consistency
of honey. Wet tub and pour the hot
soap into 1t. When cold cut In pieces
and set away to dry. Always make
soap In an iron kettle.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
For Bedroom Floors.

Nothing Is more satisfactory as a
floor covering for bedrooms than
washable cotton rugs. They can be
bought In the small size-a yard long
by twenty-four inches wide. They are
made either In plain colors, with white
stripes for border across the ends. or
I'm mottled patterns They are edged
with cotton fringe. Cushions for the
porch floor are also covered with this
cotton homespun.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
A Curioua Trial.

Inc records of Kirby Matzeard
.,. urcn In Yorkshire. England. men
~ oh a curious trial which took place in
e church in the seventeenth century.
= woman was tried for stealing a skull
~ ~ OF the churchyard Her defense
as as mat she took the skull to put I'M
el the pillow of sleepIess friend as
enarm to make her sleep. She was
skull back.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23
Pauper Notice.

"AvING contracted with the City OF Els
III worth to support and care for those who
may need assistance during the next i've
years and are legal residents Of Ellsworth.
forbid all persons trusting them on my &C.
count, as there is plenty OF room and accom-
modations to care for them at the City Farm
house. ID. y. DRUhMEf.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-09-23

Here is a fall turban designed Cd
novel lines. The crown is covered with
latticed white hercules braid, through
which short quilts are thrust A band
Of black braid encircles the velvet brim.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-11-12
Mnrkham-ChristOfel.

Mr.. Earl Markham and Miss Luz
ellie Christofel were united in mar
riage at the Methodist parsonage in
this city last Thursday evening at
1880, the service being performed
by Rev. Guy j. Fansher, pastor of
the Leon Methodist church. They
were accompanied by Mrs. F. F. Pain
ter, sister of me bride, and by Miss
Nina Still, who acted as witnesses.
Both bride and groom are well
known in Leon, the groom having
been employed as clerk in Stoners
grocery, and the bride was in attend
ance at High School. They will
make their future home at Graham,
Mo, the groom's old home. Their
many friends join in congratulations
and best wishes
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-11-12
Fifth Sunday Meeting and Young
Peoples Rally.

Will be held at Palestine Baptist
church, Saturday and Sunday, Nov
2Sth and 10Th. The following is the
SATURDAY.
10000 a. m.-Prayer and praise
service. -. C. w. Blakesley
100 a.m.-"Can the Regener-
ated Soul Commit the IN
pardonable Sim. -. -.
49,. Rev. G. w. Smith
DINNER.
1870 p. m.-Prayer and praise
service. Fl. NJ. Hamilton
200 p. Inflow Can We Get
the Young People interest
ed in Church and Sunday
School Work?". J.. :.
;. -. Prof. ]. A. Lapham
300 p. M What Benefit is the
SUNDAY, School to the
1880 p. m-Praysr and praise
service A. A. Burchett
SUNDAY MORNING.
1000 a. m-Sunday School,
HOO a. m.-Sermon :. >. 49,.
Rev Curtis Adams
DINNER.
1870 p. m.-Prayer and praise
service . Elmer Akers
200 p. m.-Sarmon Rev. N. 8. Sill
1880 p. m-Prayer and praise
service. J.. Ernest ,Vanderpool
$500 D. m.-Sermon :. ......
Prof. ]. A. Lapham
Everybody come
RIP. .n,rE,R FOR SALE R1IR
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-11-12
Box Supper A Success.

The box supper given by the Wood
ard Union Sunday school Friday ev-
ening was well attended by a large
crowd and good order after pro-
gram by the school. The boxes were
sold by Col. J.. V. Tullis of Decatur,
who certainly did his best, as there
were 20 boxes and few pies. A
cake to be given to the most popular
young lady was won by Miss Ruth
Wilson. The proceeds of the even
ing were $41.50, which will be used
to buy an organ for the Sunday
school.
We thank both the boys and girls
for their help and good order.
Woodland Union Sunday School.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-11-12

Substitutions, Robbins for MUCK
and Long for Hamilton.
Touchdowns, Buchanan 3, Kemp.
Goals, F. Brown, 3.
Referee, Hoffman.
Umpire, Grogan.
Linekeeper, Ehrhardt.
Score, 81 to 0, in favor of Society
No. 3.
Leon is expecting to play Seymour
Saturday and if we win this game
we must have a good team to take
down, and to get this kind of team
we must have lots of fellows out for
practice each night. Monday night
there were only ten men out, not even
a team. We think that is pretty poor
when we have such a fine high school.
We can not have foot ball team
without players. After such record
that the Leon High School has made
this year and years before we should
not let it fall like this. So every
body come out from now on and we
will play a game Thanksgiving that
will surprise everybody
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-11-12
* X X X i: X X y X y y
SCHOOL NOTES
Margaret McKlveen
Bert Kemp
Editors
X ): X y * * X X * i X X x x

Every complete work requires a
complete man.
Jack Brooks entered Miss Cooney's
room Monday.
Grant Martin entered the third
grade Monday.
The pupils of both schools enjoyed
two and half days vacation last
week on account of the Teachers
Convention at Des Moines.
The first number of the Lecture
Course was held at the opera house
Thursday evening. 1t was fine en-
tertainment and those who attended
enjoyed it very much.
Mid-semester examinations will be
held Wednesday and Thursday of this
week. OF course every one OF the
students are delighted over it.
Last Wednesday, the three soclet-
les had a foot ball game. Society No.
challenged the other two. The
game was very good one and the
most surprising thing of all was that
there was large body of students to
see the sport. The game started by
Society No. kicking to the other
team. They failed to advance the
ball very far and on tumble Buck
made a touch down. The teams
fought back and forth all during the
game except Society No. 3 would
once in while make a touch down.
Society No. 3 had most of the regular
players while the other socletys'
team was of fellows who had not
been out for football. However,
they put up very stiff game in spite
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-11-12
1t Really Does Relieve rheumatism.

Everybody who is afflicted with
rheumatism in any form should by
all means keep a bottle of Sloan's
Liniment on hand The minute you
feel pain or soreness in a joint or
muscle, battle it with Sloan's Lini-
ment. Do not rub it, Sloan's pene-
trates almost Immediately right to
the seat of pain, relieving the hot,
tender, swollen feeling and making
the part easy and comfortable. Get
a bottle of amy druggist and have it
in the house-againstc colds, sore and
swollen joints, rheumatism, neural
gia, sciatica and like ailments. Your
money back if not satisfied, but it
does give almost instant relief
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-11-12
Wells School Report.
Number enrolled, 1S.

Number enrolled, 1S.
Those being neither absent nor
tardy for the month ending October
80, 1914, at the Well school, Decatur
township, district, No 6, were lyle
Hembrey, Harvey Forkner, Leonard
Hembrey, Ralph Kelley, Clara Ward,
Lyle Hembrey, Ray Kelley, Minnie
Mullen, William Alexander, Bernice
Hembrey, Lawrence Kelley, Augusta
Ward, Leo Hembrey, Valera Ward,
Richard Kelly.
Hazel D. Brown, Teacher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-11-12
Laundry Agency.

]. A. Caster has secured the agen-
cy for the Iowa Steam Laundry
Baskets sent Monday and Wednes-
day. Satisfaction guaranteed.