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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12

improved during the last twenty years.
came recognized as specialists in NUT
ton production. tr%eacherous fluctua-
tons were matters of almost daily
occurrence. There are records Of de-
clines Of fifty cents per hundredweight
in prices within an hour. The large
western shipper was obliged to fore
stall such ruinous conditions. This
was done by establishing feeding sta
tons on the railway lines tributary to
Chicago from the west. Most Of these
are owned and controlled by the rail-
road companies. The large shipper
consigns his sheep to some m OF
these feeding stations and then awaits
the advice Of his commission firm as
to the number Of sheep and the time
he shall send them to market.
A shipment of say twenty thousand
sheep is thus distributed over a period
Of a week or ten days instead of all
being dumped on the market on the
same day. Since from s~ixty-five to
seventy-five per cent. of the sheep
reaching Chicago market are sent first
to the feeding stations. it can readily
be e how much they aid in prevent
ing market Cutting. The record run
of sheep on the Chicago market for
one day is about 10000 and a run Of
100000 is considered very heavy. but
u,or1 ~ ,1k Co., H. faNI,-- ,tat;a-, ff
is claimed that there would frequently
be days when the run would be nearer
100000 head.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12
THE MIRROR
GOING BAREFOOT.

There once IA a theory, cherished
by fond and fussy mothers, that going
barefoot caused children's feet &c
spread" These worthy mammas
had a vision OF a foot fiattened out
like a buckwheat cake, which would
in later years require a monstrosity Of
a shoe 10 cover Its hideousness.
Sometimes they permitted their little
boys 10 cast off shoes and stockings,
for masculine pedal beauty is not an
altogether necessary thing But their
little girls we're compelled 10 confne
their pretty toe as sacredly as the
tortured maidens of China. The pros
pect OF corns and bunions and defor'
mites we're as nothing in comparison
with the horror of spreading" feet,
II is fortunate for young America that
this foot spreading fetish has been
cast down. Nowadays il is really a
sign Of merit for a mother 10 have
baitASbAtu 1AlAuISu. IL AANANaNSs NhSs
she has regard not only for the pleas
ure and happiness OF her youngsters
but also for their health and hardi
ess Even in the city she permits
her children to wear sandals, with or
without stockings. which is the next
best thing 10 going barefoot The
country children has a great pedal
advantage over the child of the city
But the wise mother, who takes little
Charles and little Oracle on an outing
no matter how brief 1t may be, indi.
Gates at the outset the undesirability
OF footwear. The children with their
instinct for getting near to nature
will do the rest.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12
MOTHER! LOOK At
CH|LDS TONGUE
II cross, feverish. constipated,
give california Syrup
of Figs"

A laxative today saves n sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
take the time from play to empty their
bowels, which become clogged up With
waste, liver gets sluggish; stomach
o
Look at the tongue, mother! II coat.
ed, or your child is l~istless, cross, few
erish. breath bad, restless, doesn't eat
heartily. full Of cold or has sore throat
or any other children's ailment, give 6
teaspoorful of California Syrup Of
Figs" then don't worry. because 1t is
perfectly harmless, and in a few hours
all this constipation poison, sour bile
and %fermenting waste will gently
move u of the bowels, and you have
a well, playful child again. A thor
ough inside cleansing" is oftimes all
that is necessary. It should be the
first treatment given IN any sickness.
Beware of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask at the store for a 50-cent bottle Of
California Syrup of Figs which has
full directions for babies. children OF
all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12
ITCHING TERRIBLE ON LIMB

R. F. D. No. 8, Clarkfield, MIMI
started with some small red and vel
low spots about the size Of a pin head
on my leg and every morning there
was a dry scale on top covering the
affected part and when those scales
were falling off the itching was more
than l could stand at times. The first
year I did not mind it so much as 1t
was only itching very badly at times,
but the second year it advanced all
around my leg and the itching was
terrible. / had to be very careful to
have my clothing around the affected
part very loose. At night time often
happened to scratch the sore in my
sleep. Then l had to stand up, get out
of bed and walk the floor till the spell
vas over.
II bought lots of salves and tried
many different kinds of medicine but
without any ucces l got a cake Of
Cuticura Soap and a fifty-cent box OF
Cuticura Ointment and when I had
used them l was nearly over the itch.
ing. But 1 kept on with the Cuticura
Soap for six weeks and the r was
complete" (Signed) s. o. Gorden,
Nov. 20, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post.
card "Cuticura, Dept. l.. Boston. ADV.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12
ANTI-H0G CHOLERA '''
SERUM TO FARMERS
Department of Agriculture Been
Endeavoring for Years to Pre-
vent Spread of Disease.

The United States department Of
agriculture has been engaged contin-
uously for more than Is years in en-
%deavoring to discover some method Of
preventing or curing hog cholera. AS
is now quite generally known, these
experiments of the department finally
resulted in the discovery of a serum
that will prevent the disease when
properly prepared and administered.
The results of these experiments Of
the department Of agriculture ere
brought to the attention of the author
tiles in all of the states, and as a re-
suit approximately 80 different states
are engaged in the distribution of anti
hog-cholera serum to farmers.
This work has undoubtedly resulted
in a great saving to the indigidual
farmer, but it has not resulted in the
eradication or noticeable diminution
of the disease in the country as a
whole. The department of agricul-
ture believes that with this serum to
use as a basis, a countrywide cam
paign, looking to the elimination or
control Of hog cholera should be un-
dertaken. Congress has recognized
the Importance Of such work by an
appropriation of $4,000. This appro-
priation authorizes the department Of
agriculture to demonstrate the best
methods of controlling hog cholera
and the work thus authorized has al
ready begun, although, owing to the
small amount of money available, 1t is
necessarily restricted to a few local
tiles,
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12

The attempt OF Sir Thomas Upton
to purchase Sulgrave Manor in
Northamptonshire, England, with the
intention OF pulling 1t apart and
shipping 1t to this country to be re-
built on American soil. is a striking
demonstration Of the desire Of that
good sportsman to please the Amer
lean people. says the Milwaukee Wis
consin. The objection to the plan on
the part OF the English committee ar
ranging for the celebration of the cen
tennial of peace between Great Brit
ain and America is equally significant
OF international good will, and shows
that the character OF Washington is
appreciated and honored in the home
Of his ancestors as well as on this side
Of the Atlantic.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12
Demaaoqic Wall Not New.

There are persons who constantly
clamor. They complain Of oppression,
speculation, and pernicious influence
Of accumulated wealth. They cry out
loudly against all banks and corpora.
tons and all means by which small
capitalists become united in order to
produce important and beneficial re.
suits. They carry on mad hostility
against all established institutions.
They would choke the fountain Of In
dustry and dry all streams. In a coun-
try Of unbounded liberty they cIamor
against oppression. In a country OF
perfect equality they would move
heaven and earth against privilege and
monopoly. In a country where prop.
erty is more evenly divided than any
where else they rend the air shouting
about agrarian doctrines. In a coun-
try where wages OF labor are high
beyond parallel they would teach the
laborer that he IL but an oppressed
slave Daniel Webster In the senate
in 1888.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12
MilIet Hay Not a Safe Feed,

AS a result of extensive investiga-
tons, the North Dakota experiment
station decided that millet hay when
used entirely as a coarse feed is in
furious to horses. 1t produces an in
creased action of the kidneys. causes
lameness and a swelling of the joints,
produces al infusion of blood into the
joints, and destroys the texture of the
bone, rendering 1t softer and less te-
nacious SO that traction causes the
ligaments and muscles to be torn
loose.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12
Private of the Line.

Private Judkins was the newest Of
recruits on the Texas border. The
corporal sent him back to the quar-
termaster for a rope. Private Sniff
kins eyed him on his errand, and In
quired what sort of rope he wanted.
81 don't know" answered Judkins.
well, I'll tell you" Smiffkins volun-
teered, and he did. Judkins went on
and tackled the quartermaster.
Corporal sent me for 40 feet OF,
skirmish line, sir" he said.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12

An announcement which struck
cold to his heart" said Lord Rosebery
in a recent speech In Glasgow. was
that there was a shortage OF 100000
babies. This was one Of the worst
symptoms OF modern civilization. He
was, Lord Rosebery said. expected to
comfort himself on the birth Of a eu-
genie baby, but the difficulty was in
knowing what a eugenic baby might
be. He had no hope Of living to see
how it might develop. but one eugenic
baby left 499,9s9 short of the num-
Der England ought to possess. and
he confessed he would rather see them
produced under ordinary circum
stances than rejoice in the advent Of
this one miraculous infant.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12
Located Him.

One evening, when a water inspector
was going his round, he stopped at one
of the mains in a busy street to turn
off the water owing to some repairs.
He had just put the handle on the tap
and begun turning when a hand was
placed on his shoulder by a tipsy gen
tleman, who said, in a drunken tone:
so | have found you at last, have
1? It's you that's turning the street
round. is it,
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12

commissioner for the Union Of South
Africa, vacant since the death Of Sir
Richard Solomon. Sir David is un.
derstood to be the wealthlest nan in
South Africa outside mining circles.
His career has been remarkable. He
began life as a butcher boy. When
the war broke out he was head of the
Imperial Cold Storage company.
Sir David was mayor Of Cape Town
in 1891 and the whole Of his political
life has been associated with Cape
Colony. He Is a close personal friend
OF General Botha. Sir David Is in his
ffty.ninth year.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12
h Allied Him

They tell NE you've lost your hired
man"
Yep, best farm hand ! ever had"
"Sho! What wuz tn matter?"
"Nothin'. Johns a German, you
know, and these here Germans hey
what they call the wanderlust. It's
somethin' thet keeps EN- movin' from
one place to t'other, an don't let EN-
stay long a%nywheres."
That's queer, amt 1t? How long
hpd John been with you?"
Only II years"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12
Ducks Are Hardy.

Ducks. as a rule, r hardy. They
do not have the gapes. The weakest
part OF a duck is Its legs. Indigestion
is apt to show itself in the young II
the coarse sand is omitted in the
food. II Is always best to put a hand
full OF sand In a pail Of mash food.
mixing It thoroughly. This will aid
digestion. The oily nature Of the
feathers makes the ducklings vermin-
proof. Exposure to hot sun is fatal.
There should always be a partial
shade to the runs.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12
The Morning Sermon.
CAS- judged by experts.)

Wasn't II grand?"
PITY he hasn't a better delivery"
What a perfectly lovely voice he
has!"
plays to the gallery"
These ministers think they know
it ALL"
He is so much in earnest"
why do you suppose he dragged
in the Bible?"
He means we'll"
q thought it was so beautifully ex-
pressed"
"Punk."-Life.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12

DR.. Hugonencq, a French scientist.
has written a pamphlet to prove that
human flesh is the only proper food
for man and the very last word Of
science and hygiene and perfect diges-
ton. He omits, however, to tell
where, when and how he got his data.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12

sympathies for the intrepid explor-
ers d~evoured by cannibals would be
more intense II It were not for the
known fact that there's no place a
scientist won't go In search Of In
for mation.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12

II overpopulatIon in China is an
evil then the executioner Is one OF
the celestian republics most useful
citizens, for he is reported to have
eliminated $4,000 persons In a single
province In the last year.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12

The tea drinking of Great Britain
amounts to about 5000 cups per indi-
vidual for a year, according to statis-
tics, which probably accounts for the
tannin' her athletes get whenever
they enter into competition with U.s.
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12
Conservation With Berries.

We shall all find many new varie-
ties OF strawberries In the catalogue
this winter that look attractive; but
1t is safer. as a rule, to stick to the
known standard varieties and lot the
other fellow do the experimenting.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12
Little Paradise Set in the Sea.

The Island of Trinidad is SIS miles
long and 40 miles wide, and has all
area of approximately 1900 square
miles. A chain of mountains extends
throughout its length, the highest
of which is about 5000 feet above the
sea level. The population Of the is.
land is estimated at 100000.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12
His Guess.

Bacon-T see Kansas City, Kan, had
SS1 divorces in 1912 against 1924 in
1911.
Egbert-I take it that some of the
1924 divorced in 1911 didn't marry
again, then.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12

Science, according to Dean Bemey.
IL To help Christianize the world. That
IS all right, II the people do not get
the notion OF waiting for science to
denature sin.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12

With the aid OF a pocket searchlight
almost any person can find the bulb
in one OF those new tangled electric
table lamps,
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12
Improbable Heifer.

The young heller that Is not kept
growing, that is not kept in good
condition during the early months Of
her life will never make up for It
later.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Sugar-coated, tiny granules. Easy to take
as candy. Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12

From Butcher Boy to Affiuence.
Sir David GRAF will probably be
offered he important post Of high
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12

Balloon hips coming into fashion: I"
every girl has her day!
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12
Practical Effect,

Cant that man get along in his
talk without so many 'damns?'"
I'm afraid not. He's a mill
builder"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12

Engagement Rings.
PA, what's the stone age?"
1T usually depends on how attrac-
tive the girl is"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12

Only One "BROMO QUININE"
To get the genuine. call for full name. LAXA-
TIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for signature OF
I. w. GROVE. Cures a Cold in One Day. Csc.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12

The one tale an average man Is
usually ready to swallow Is a cocktail.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-12

Man has always had a tendency to
go up in the air.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-06-05

is making an inroad into bis affec-
lions. If he goes out of his way to
make himself agreeable to her folks
to gain her good will, he has q grow
ing fondness for the girl. fit wor-
ries him to see her entertaining other
young men and the desire is strongly
within him to fight a duel with them.
his heart may be said to be scorched
with the tender passion. II he COM
mences to take notice Of the kind OF
men who are lucky enough TO win
brides, he may be said to be in the
notion" II he goes among the mar
ried men he knows and leads the con-
~versation around to the amount OF
money usually required to start
housekeeping, his mind Is ~steadying
itself to take the plunge. Il all that
his relatives and friends say to him
against a certain girl proves to be OF
no avail, but, on the contrary, causes
him to be obstinate and the young
lady's defender, even though 1t be
against those nearest and dearest TO
him. Cupid's first arrow has winged
him. If he arrives at the conclusion
that she Is the sweetest, dearest girl
the wide world holds, and the truth
forces itself upon him, that life would
be nothing to him without her-that
her Yes would be to him heaven and
her No a living death. he may be thor
oughly said to be entangled in loves
siIken skein.
When the realization of his happy
plight ome to him, he should listen
to the voice Of his heart, asking OF
her the all important question with
out delay. It's no use in trying to
fight OF true love. Like the whoop-
ing cough or measles it should run
its full course. II happy results are t
be expected. When a man is In love,
marriage ls the only means for keep
ing the rose In his heart forever in
bloom.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-06-05

with the formality of being attended
by a chaperone If she chooses to at
tend a baseball game of an afternoon,
or a theater Of an evening.
She is Mrs. So-and-Sol This seems
to give her a prestige, a right to be
as democratic as she pleases. She is
asked to look after the single girls of
a party, although some of them may
be half a dozen years her senior.
She sets her approval or ban upon
the dances Of the day.
The single men may admire her to
their hearts content. Single girls
look on complacently, knowing they
have nothing to fear. She has a hus-
band, and is never in want Of an
escort.
She is well equipped to- look after
the love affairs of her single sisters.
She can get up unique little affairs
to bring the single folks together.
The young men follow her advice in
selecting a sweetheart. Her encour-
agement, or encouragement makes or
breaks of many a match.
If a woman has a husband, she
ought to be able to do a great deal of
good for her sister women. 1t should
never be said of her by her friends
"she has a splendid husband, yet she
never helps any of her acq~uaintances
to get good husbands" She who is
happily welded shouldn't insult the
intelligence Of her young women
friends by declaring that there's any
amount OF single men her husband
knows, but there isn't one among
the lot she'd care to introduce an
intimate girl friend to.
She has a ready answer II this n
or that one is mentioned, declaring
this one couldn't support a wife, that
one don't want any but a wealthy
girl. who had an indulgent, liberal
father. Another wouldn't marry any
one but an orphan, he has a fear of
a mother-in-law. It's rather discour-
aging to single women to hear the
woman who has a husband pile up
objections to get out of helping others
to happiness. It Is the duty of the
married woman to help wedlock on
She should not forget the days when
she was single, looking around to dis
Germ If she could find the mate who
was in store for her. She who has
found a good husband should think
kindly of all men for his sake.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-06-05
ARE YOU IN LovEf

so you think you love me, do your
Well, It may be so;
But there are many ways of loving
1 have learnt to know;
Many ways. and but one true way,
Which Is very rare;
And the counterfeits look brightest,
Though they will not wear"
A woman Is pleased to admit the
fact that Cupid has knocked at her
heart-found her In a responsive
mood. But most men, If asked the
point blank question, "Are you in
lover" will deny the soft impeach-
ment. They try to be honest with
themselves and with those who would
know their hearts secrets. They
really wish they could convince them
selves n way or the other. Few
people are shrewd enough to recog-
nize Cupid, II, perchance. the rogue
hides his bow and arrow beneath his
coat as he approaches. Most men
wish from the bottom of their hearts
there wal some sort Of book or
pamphlet printed, giving the informa-
tion, How q man may be sure he
is IN love. 1uOuBu ne KNEW Juofo
was such a valuable guide. he would
hesitate about calling for 1t at q
book store.
If there was q young and pretty
woman behind the counter, who would
be apt to make sport Of the would-be
purchaser Of the book. he would be
sure to back out the door in the ut
most embarrassment. A male clerk
might turn his head away to avoid
confusing him. The editor OF the
heart column seems to be his only
refuge. There he reads the follow.
ing:
II a mans mind runs constantly on
one particular girl and he finds the
evenings monotonous which + not
passed In her society he Ia deeply tn
terested In her.
If the thought comes to him every
time be reads a pretty little love poem
in the paper that he would like her
to see it and he sends It to her, she
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-06-05
FOR SMALL LADS.
Their Garments Should Be Neat
Attractive and Durable.
SOME HINTS IN THE SHOPS

Suggestions That May Be of Use In
RepIenishing Juvenile W~ardrobes.
For the WEI Chaps Many Simple
Suits Can Be Made at Home.
It Is easy enough for most mothers
to dress their little girls. and the prob
lem of attiring their small boys is not
a difficult one until they reach the
trousers stage. By very small boys
knickerbockers or trousers may be
worn. When making suits of all white
with a touch of color 1t is wise for
mothers to make an extra pair or two
Of trousers.
AS the boy becomes older these knick-
erbockers can be made straight trou-
sers, and proud will he be of them. The
regulation sailor suit so long the stand
by Of the growing boy is hard to re-
place.
One very clever mother had a suit
made for her small son by a well
known tailor for boys. She says she
never regretted the initial price, for II
served her as a model for his suits for
many udyS. Anu tulS Is uOW Sue ulhLF
aged. When the suit arrived from the
tailor she carefully-very carefully
cut paper patterns for each section and
marked each line of stitching, each ar
row head and the exact place of each
buttonhole. Then she made five other
suits like it Of various other color COM
binations. She also enlarged the pat
tern from year to year.
Old suits of this variety can be made
to last for another seasons yea for
the morning at least. Cut of the cuff
and the stitched tucks above and hem
the sleeves. adding new cuffs at the
elbow. The boy will like them best
"rolled up" Then insert rubber web
bling in the hem Of the straight little
sailor shirt. which has gradually be-
come shorter and shorter, and you will
have a very good looking blouse. The
knickerbockers, too. can be transform
ed into straight little trousers, for
these, too. have become shorter. Re