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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-05
ADVANCE IN TEMPERANCE SENT
IMENT.

Noting the amazing progress
made in the anti-alcohol sentiment,
Sir Thomas Barlow, at the Interna-
tional Congress of Medicine held a
few months ago in London, said that
"in the army and navy 1t has been
astonishing" While many societies
and phi~lanthropic agencies have done
their share, this beneficent change
is due, above all. he declared, to the
growth of altruistic conscience among
young oficers-even in the crack regi-
ments-and their consequent influence
upon the behavior Of the men.
In commerce the change is as great.
Heads Of business houses much pre-
fer abstaining employees, and soon
learn that the never tipsy tippler' Is
useless. In travel, by motor and train,
the community has learned, apart
from sentiment, that alcohol k
away control and spoils nervous reac-
tion-"the contention We have always
made
In the hospitals there Is nothing
less than a revolution as regards the
use of alcohol. THE doctors exam.
ple," said Sir Thomas, is all import
ant, and he must no longer fear to be
thought fanatical." In the cure OF
drunkards what is needed Is a con-
spiracy Of help" by abstaining doc
tors, nurses and friends, whose exam
ple helps the patient. 1--WE must not
be ashamed Of the faith that is In u.s.
declares this noted physician, who
has been an abstainer for many years.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-05
Kent In SUSPENSE.

Someone of the piers at South,
ampton. A group Of boys playing In
dangerous proximity to the edge.
Suddenly an old salt, who has been .
fdgety onlooker Of their gambols.
leaves his favorite post and proceeds
soundly to cum one Of the lads in ques,
ton.
Surprised by his actions several in
terrogated the old tar thereon.
well. sur" was his reply, 1T be
like this. 'Tisn't As | care a hang
whether they fall in or whether they
don't. but it's the bloomin' uncertain
ty about II that | can't stand!"-Pitts.
burgh Chronicle Telegraph.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-05
What Farkoa Says About style.

Maurice Farkoa, the well known An
glo-French actor, is by way of being
an expert in this matter and he gives
ideas.
Women are losing their taste
among the many strange and different
styles.
The reigning style is quite out Of
place for the person with embon-
point.
To dress we'll, the oma must
adapt the fashion to herself.
A woman will look we'll
turned out unless she has a grace
full walk.
I think English women wear de-
lightful shoes.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-05

az $50
GETTING THE BANK HABIT.
To the Temperance Society Of the
NJ. e. Church we are indebted for the
following interesting figures:
The per capita average liquor con-
sumption for the nation as a whole ia
about % gallons. For Kansas 1t Ia
1853 gallons. The total Kansas con.
sumption of alcoholic beverages, esti.
mated on these three typical counties,
Is 6,239,601.S1 gallons per year. Had
the state used its due portion OF 20
gallons per capita, the total consump.
ton yearly would be 3S,S91, 1927 gal.
Ions.
On this basis OF estimate Kansas
paid as her liquor bill 5000, 5000 4.
This allows "a per gallon for whisky
and so cents per gallon for beer. Had
the state paid its quota Of the liquor
t%raffic's receipts, the bill would have
been s34, 5O9,92 instead Of $780,.
666. O4.
Kansas saved during the past
tWelVemOntn, ana saves edcn year'
500, FOG, 263. A saving Of $1S for every
man, woman and child within the
state! No wonder there is an aver
age Of 5000 in the bank for every sin
gle family.
Where the liquor that is shipped in
to Kansas goes may be surmised from
the statement of the agent Of the
Santa Fe railway, Junction depot, To.
peka. In making his report to the
county clerk he attaches this state.
ment: During the past month we have
delivered ITS shipments Of liquor.
LESS THAN ONE DOZEN WE'RE DE-
LIVERED TO NATIVE-BORN AMER
ICANS!" The remainder had been de-
livered to Russian and Mexican labor
ers.
THE NATIVE AMERICAN IN KAN
SAS HAS FORGOTTEN THE IL
QUOR HABIT! BUT HE HAS THE
BANK HABIT IN A VIRULENT
FORM. And the same may be said
of the native American in other states.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-05
THE NEW

The older patriotism used to say.
"My country. right or wrong" While
not diminishing love Of country one
mite, the new patriotism says, my
country must be right and l must help
to make and keep her right"
The old patriotism used to seek the
right to vote. The new patriotism
seeks to vote right.
The old patriotism said. Il will die
for my country" The new patriotism
says, II will live for my country
The Congregationalist
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-05
Acting In His wIfe's Interest.

George, what are you burning,
dear?" she asked. going to the CRATE
and peering owe his shoulders.
The letters l wrote you before we
we're married"
You heartless wretch! l wonder II
all men are so devoid Of sentiment?
You"
II am doing It in your interest, dear.
I'm trying to fix things SO that when
| die nobody can dispute my good will
on the ground Of Observation-Disclosures
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-05
LIFTING POWER OF GOOD LAWS.

There is no epigram current more
misleading and fallacious than the
one that says: you can't make man
virtuous by law" This is just what
can be done and is being done by all
legislative bodies; that is the &C.
complishment Of civilization. The edu-
cative power Of law has transformed
the barbarian into a civilized nation.
abolished the long train Of outlawed
barbarisms. Let lawmakers and voters
take note Of the fact that society Is
being elevated by wise legislation
Rev. Jenkin Lloyd Jones.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-05
NUMBER OF DAYS IN MONTH
Simple and Ingenious Method az Prae-
tieed in Iceland 10 Shown In lIlus-
tration Herewith.

No doubt most people remember the
number OF days in any particular
month by recalling the rhymes they
learned at school. Another method Is
practiced In Iceland, and it Is so SIM
pie and ingenious as to be worth
knowing.
Shut the fist and let the knuckles OF
the little finger represent January
with its 81 days, and the depression
between that and the next knuckle
will represent February with its less
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-05
LACE-TRIMMED
PETTICOATS FOR
COMING SPRING

THE same sheer NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
/ a little more sheer-the same reli-
able laces and the same dainty embroi-
deries enter into the composition Of
undermuslins, as have been used for
many seasons. But there are certain
little new touches which make the up
to-date garments.
For n thing, ribbon is used with
everything. 1t Is a part Of the con
s%truction of our underclothing and an
always present decorative feature.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-05
WAGE GARNER AND DRINK.

The liquor traffic pays to wage
earners in the manufacture Of liquor
less than $4,000. 900 annually.
But rs times as much is paid to
wage earners by the total number Of
manufacturers.
1t is better, therefore. that one
saloon keeper should lose his Job than
that "A of his patrons should lose theiJ
Jobs.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-05

Granite workers preparing for a
blast at a point near the road between
New Bedford and Fall River dug up
A bag OF coins, some Of them dated be.
fore the Revolution and one later
than 1898. All we're of copper and
could be deciphered only after being
cleaned.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-05
Only a Question Of "o's."

Some little girls were Boosting Of
their respective families. They had
passed from cities to personal appear
ance, and finally to parental dignity.
The minister's little girl boasted;
Every package that comes for my
papa is marked ID. D."
And every package that comes for
my papa is marked M. D." ~retorted
the daughter Of the physician.
Then followed a look Of contempt
from the youngest OF the party.
Huh" she exclaimed. Every pack
age that comes to our house has three
letters on II: C. D. D."
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-05
BETTER THAN FIGURE-F0UR
Triggers In Trap Shown In Illustration
Are Very Notwithstanding Ex-
plains Setting.
CIV W. G. GAYNOR.l

Now that the season for trapping
game and the ~fur-bearing animals Is
at hand, | want to tell the boys Of a
few short cuts that will help them
out.
First, 1t is a modification Of the Fig
ure-Four set of triggers. This is one
of the Oldest and among the most
used triggers Of old-time trappers.
The figure four, as generally made,
caused the pressure Of the stone or
log that was held up by the top
trigger, to be SO great that sometimes
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-05

er number OF days. And thus every
month that corresponds to a knuckle
will be found to contain 81 days; and
every months that corresponds to q de-
preston a less number Of days.
The forefngef will represent July.
and beginning again with the little
finger knuckle It stands for August.
and from this one continues to count
through the months Of the year.-Har-
per's Weekly.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-05

Two smart ladies' entered n church
the other day, and were asked by the
verger II they would like to see the
old plate, which was noted for Its
unique design and great age. Or
course they said they would, and any
thing else worth looking at. After
taking up a lot OF the old mans time
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-05
Trap for Game.

the trap would not be thrown even
though all the bait would be taken of.
The triggers in this improved trap.
are very sensitive to the touch. have
caught as many as three skunks with
the same bait-a common mouse.
| used pieces Of straight-grained
but tough sticks. These were cut in
lengths of about eight inches. and
notched.
The drawing will explain the meth
cd of setting the trap.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-05
Safe.

Little Mary was on the veranda in
the morning sunshine when she was
a friend OF the family approaching.
and, without waiting to be addressed.
she called, Hello. Mr.. Mason! I've
had q birthday"
why. Mary. is that SO? How old
are your"
-Four years old" she told him.
II wonder. now. what I'd better do
to your" Mr.. Mason pondered. and was
amused at the reply that came very
positively.
you can't! I'm sitting on IT,
Woman's Home Companion.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-05
Home Made Rrocade.

use plain velvet or %velveteen. Sc
lect q heavy, open pattern Of lace with
a decided design. Wiring 1t out in
water. place over the velvet right
side down. put q dry cloth " all
and press dry with a hot iron. When
you lift the cloth you will find the de-
sign on the velvet"
Frequently street car seats Of
cane with radiator beneath will
quickly mako q figured out Of plain
velvet
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-05

and patience, he then asked II they
would like to e the modern plate
as well. This, too, they we're willing
to do. So he handed them the offer
tory plate, saying: This is it, ladies,
and it would look better with some sill
YER or gold In It"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-03-05

NngNWTRS
IEEAA-

Conducted by the National WOman's
Christian Temperance UniOn.)
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30
The Old Man Is
 On His Way.
WILL BE HERE SOON TO TELL US WHO'S WHO IN
 POLITICS

Delegate Wickersham is still in South Eastern Alaska. He has delivered speeches at Ketuhikan, Wrangell, Peters burg, Treadwell and Sitka. He will apeak in Juneau tomorrow night, and will go from here to Skagway and Haines. From Haines he will go to Western Alaska. He expects to reach Fairbanks sometime before election.
 Local Democrats are pleased with the situation and are looking forward to success at the polls in November.
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30

and sea will arouse temporary enthus- ias1n, but deep down in the hearts of the people is 2 realization of the horror of war such as there has never been before and when the black night of fratricide has passed md the dawn of fraternity has come, that realization will, we be- lieve, have grown into determination to sweep into oblivion the sche1ning chancelleries ot Europe, with all their suspicion breeding ramifcations, and to establish in their place a permanent fed eration of interdependent States. Ion bon Labor Leader, August 20
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30
CHAS. E. BUNNELL MAKES
 VERY IMPRESSIVE SPEECH Followed By R. F. Roth Who Also Impresses The Audience

On Friday, 18th Sept. at 8 P. NJ. ChSs.
 F.. Bunnell, nominee of the Democratic party after being introduced by Falcon Josl1n chairman of the meeting, spoke on the issues of the campaign. He told the story of his life for which he was heartily commended by Uncle Joslin.
 He advocated many reforms, among them, the Australian Ballot, the Prim- ary Law, central power plant, uni form system of education throughout Alaska. a method ot getting patents
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30
No Popular Entf1uS- iasnn For War
 Among English

There is still no popular enthusiasm for the war From all over the country We receive reports denoting an entire absence of Jingoism. The people regard the conflict not as holy crusade, but as q hellish calamity, They may think 1t inevitable, perhaps, they certainly think its issues beyond their under standing and control, but they have no mind for fag-waving and boastful shout ing---they are dumb with the horror of the thing. The temper of the public is an encouraging and reassuring sign. It may be that British victories on land
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30

through the courts instead of through the land office
 Mr. BunneIl was followed by R E. Roth, the newly appointed district att orney. Roth denounced Wickersham for flirting with the word Democrat, '' and demanded that before Wickersham could be accepted as q Demourat he would have to attend the Democratic caucus, and write Democrat under his name Wickershan, he contended, was never ii favor Of gorernment-owned railways
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30
Belgian Socialist to
 Arrive In States. Vandervelde to Come Here on the Celtic Sept. 2.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5---The Bel gian Minister gave out the following statement today:
 ''The Belgian High Commission, which is due to arrive i'll New York on the Celtic, Sept. F, is headed by Henri Carton de E1aro, Belgian Minister of Justice, who comes with the rank of En- yoy Extraordinary and Minister Pleni- potentiary,
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30
THE
 RESULT
Third Division, 1t is Said
 Will Go for Bunne11

VALDEZ, Sept. 27.--It is generally ad- nitted now that Charles E. Bunnell, the Democratic candidate for Delegate U congress, @ll, v4-ry the Thlrd divis- ion. MT. Bunnell has many friends here and there is but little opposition to him He is supported generally by Republic ans as we'll as Democrats.
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30

The other members of the commits sion are Messrs. de sayeleer, Paul Wy mans and Em1l Vandervelde, all of whom are Minister of State. that is to say, members of the Klng's Council.
 "Thelr mission is to lay before the American Government officially the la mentable situation of Belgim caused by the invasion of her territory and the actions of the German army
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30
The Voters Psalm

The politician is my shepard; shall not want for anything during the cam paign; he leadeth me ill the saloon for my votes sake; he fl1eth my pockets with cigars and my beer runneth over.
 He inquireth after my family even nnto
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30

But, Callahan will tell you, the mlner and merchant will share pro rata.
 Certainly! The merchant could fix prices to suit himself 50 that fl he got his pro rata he would still get the reg pIar price of his provisions, The wages of the miner Is fixed.
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30
By The CRAYEDICCER

McGowan and Callahan belong to the same club---the Democratic. Why does McGowan and Callahan both belonging to the same club, run on different tick cts for the Senate. See Coleman, he can 10 doubt, explain the phenomenon.
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30

William Burns was secretary of the local branch cf the Western Federation when they demanded the eight-hour bay. Does Burns still want the eight hour day?
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30

The \. (. Co. is a merchant. If Cal lahan is elected and gets his lien law passed, the N. (. Co or other merchants will get the gold dust il the dump and the miner will get the experience.
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30

Big Business Griffin and Big Low grade-ground Operator Burns would make q nice team in the Alaska Legis- lature acting together under the inspir- ation of McGowan. The interests of the working man will be well cared tor.
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30
People Would KeeEpCrossley
Evidently Think he has
 Served Them Well.

4 petition is being circulated by the friends ot the district attorney soliciting signatures to send to the attorney gem eral asking that MT. Crossley be retain cd here until his term expires.
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30

tie third and fourth generations. Yea. though I walk through the mud and
 The principal th1ng III a political cam paign is to be successful in making peo- pie believe that you are sincere.
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30

Dan Callahan would give the mer- chant lien on the miners wages.
 The working man should vote for Dan Callahan.
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30

Several of tue candidates have intim- that this campaign mlIl be diHerent from all other campaigns III that there will De an absence of mud singing.
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30

The \. (. Company ga safely with draw. McGowan aud give their support to Callahan, Probably the only reason they do not do this is on account of McGowan's superior ability.
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30
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TWO KINDS OF PEOPLE

There are two kinds of people earth today, Just two kinds of people; no more, say. The good are half bad and tbe bad halt good Not the happy and sad for the swift-Aying years Bring eaah man lis laughter and each his tears Not the rich and the poor for to count mans wea You must first know the state of his conscience and Not the humble and proud, for in life's busy span Who puts on vain airs is not counted man No! the two kinds of people on earth mean Are the people who lift and the people who lean. Wherever you go you will find the worlds masses Are ever divided in just these two classes, And strangely enough you will find, too, ween. There is only one litter to twenty who lean In which class are you y? Are yc T easing the load Of overtaxed filters who toll down the roadf Or are you leaner who lets others bear Your portion Of worry and labor and care? HELLER WILCOX
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30
NICKERSHAH SUPPORTERS
 SECEEDING

The supporters of James Wickcrsham in Cordova have broken from the Frame faction here, owing to the nomination of Q. P. Hubbard for senator, instead of Doctor Chase ot Cordova.
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30

The opposition, on the other hand, assert that. if there IS any mud singing to be done they can do their share but nobody can tell on whom 1t will light
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30

One of the leading Democrats, the other day, was asked why Bu7nel was here, and gave the following reply:
 "He's here, because he's here, be- cause. he's here because he's here.
 (It should he sung to the tune of Aud Lang syne.''l
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30

The most favorable opportunity i. when their is no policeman in sight.
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30

II has been suggested that some peo- pie wanted the grand Jury session post poned until a more favorable opportun- ity.
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30

One street gossip remarked recently that some people instead of being sent to the legislature should be sent to jail.
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30
PENNINGTON BUYS VICTROLA
 FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN

Geo. ". Pennington, the silvery- tongued orator of the Panama and stud ent of soc1alogy, was busy few days ago collecting money to buy the child ren of the Fairbanks school Victrola George takes q great interest n the children, and was successful iii raising enough 10 buy beautiful machine
 Official records show that the cost of living is intreaslng in spite Of tlte new tariff law that was touted to end it.
The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30

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The Alaska socialist., 1914-09-30

The emancipation Of tie working class must k the conscious work of the working class. KARL MARK.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-08-08
AID AMERICAN TOURISTS
"Embassy Checks Are to Be Honored
in Foreign Lands.

Western Newspaper rnion News Service.
Washington.-The government is
extending a helping hand to the thou
sands of Americans stranded abroad
without means of cashing their checks
or letters of credit. All American
diplomatic officers in Europe were in
structed to exchange letters of credit
or travellers checks for embassy
checks" or certificates. These are
issued by the authority of the United
States government and Secretary
Bryan said he was confident EN-
bassy checks" would be honored by
railroads, steamship companies and
hotels abroad.
Relatives and friends Of Americans
in Europe can deposit funds with the
State Department in Washington and
an equivalent sum viii be advanced in
an embassy check abroad. Americans
devoid of funds will be given loans
and an emergency appropriation for
this will be asked.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-08-08
MOBILIZATION BY FRANCE
President Poincare Regrets He Can.
not Lad His Troops.

Western Newspaper Union News Service,
Paris.-President Poincare said his
only regret was that his high Office
would prevent him from leading his
company of Alpine riflemen in case
France becomes engaged in war.
Andre Magino, a deputy, has taken his
place as private in a regiment in
his constituency. NJ. Magino was
formerly under secretary of state for
war and as such had seat in the
cabinet.
The organization already has begun
in Paris of battalions of foreign volun-
teers, notably Belgians, Slavs and sy.
rians.
The mobilization. order, of fateful
brevity, read as follows:
Ministry Of War: Order of Gen.
eral Mobilization:
Extreme urgency. First day Of
mobilization Sunday, August O."
All the French regiments at Sedan
have been dispatched toward Nancy,
a short distance from the German
border.