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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02
SEA FIGHT SPOILED FOREVER
At Least so Far as Being Favorite
Theme for Artists Is
Concerned.

Truman H. Newberry's CO nments on
our naval equipment serve to remind
us that a favorite theme Of the artist
the sea battle-is spoiled forever.
Modern vessels fight at from ten to
seventeen miles, II they fight at all,
and thrilling pictures such as Jones.
Perry, Farragut. Nelson and Dewey
have inspired probably will not be
painted again.
Marine warfare has become very
largely a matter of ~hide-and-seek any
way. So far has the gunmaker out.
stripped the armorplate builder that
were equally matched vessels to en-.
gage, a few seconds firing would re-
duce millions of dollars worth of
ships to scap-iron shambles.
And when the skulking menace of
the submarine is considered we can
understand how completely the ira.
ditions of sea fighting have been up.
set.
It was predicted that modern war.
fare on land would be stripped of all
its former aspects, but we are told of
bayonet charges, of trenches 40 yards
apart, of steel helmets and ever of full
suits of armor being used. Yet on the
sea what destruction has been
wrought has been through methods
far removed from the old-fashioned
stand-up fight through which heroes OF
other days won their fame.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02
Don't Lean on Your Elbows.

When the writer was a little girl
her mother used to warn her constant
ly against leaning on her elbows. You
will have rough elbows like the Cos
sips who have nothing to do but lean
out of their windows and watch their
neighbors," she would cry, and then
the small daughter would examine her
little fat arms ~anxiously, twisting her.
self painfully in the effort to be as
sured that her elbows did not betray
her in so u~nmistakable a fashion. l
wonder how many would remember
that nowadays when the habit of
leaning on the elbows, restaurant
fashion," has become so universal that
it is almost impossible to teach the
children to sit properly at table be-
cause of the example set them by
their elders? Pretty elbows are the
exception rather than the rule in most
cases, and it does indeed take little
to roughen and disfgure them. A
round elbow is not necessarily a point
of beauty, as it indicates a tendency
to embonpoint If there is too much
flesh about the bone.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02
DRINKERS DEATH RATE HIGH.

Startling evidence of the effect of
alcohol on the moderate drinkers Is
offered by the Life Extension insti-
tute. The bulletin issued to its mem
bers shows that in MI Canadian and
three British life insurance companies
the mortality among so-called moder-
ate drinkers, accepted as temperate
and healthy risks, exceeded the death
rate among the abstainers by rs, 81,
So and A per cent, respectively.
New data was recently compiled by
forty-three American life insurance
companies, covering a period Of twen-
ty-five years, with the following re-
suits: Steady moderate drinkers, &C
cepted as standard risks, death rate Sc
per cent above the average. Former
drinkers admitting past excesses),
death rate so per cent above the aver
age. Very moderate drinkers, is per
cent above the average.
Experimental laboratory work."
says the board Of scientific authorities,
has kept pace with statistical investi-
cation, and the knowledge gained from
the laboratory, not only in experiments
on animals, but on mar himself, shows
that a higher. death rate among. alco-
hol users is what we would naturally
expect to find in the light of what we
know regarding its effects on the
body"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02
NO DOUBT THAT RESINOu
DOES STOP ITCHING

It is a fact that the moment resinol
ointment touches itching skins, the
itching stops and healing begins. With
the aid Of resinol soap, it almost al
ways clears away all trace Of eczema,
summer rashes, pimples. or similar tor.
menting, unsightly eruption quickly,
leaving the skin clear and healthy.
: And the best Of 1t is you need never
hesitate to use resinol soap and resi-.
mol ointment. Resinol is a DOCTORS
prescription which for twenty years
has been used by careful physicians
for many kinds Of skin affections.
They know that its soothing, healing
action is brought about by medication
30 bland and gentle as to be suited ia
the most delicate or irritated skin.
Resinol ointment and resinol soap are
sold by all druggists.-Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02
The Palmya Palm.

Though a Tmail poem enumerates
800 ways in which the Palmya palm
may be used, one of its most interest.
ing uses is the production of a sugar
called jaggery. This is the result of
boiling down the fresh juice, and is
one of the chief sugars of south India.
Four or five quarts per tree per day
is the yield for four or five months.
Once in every three years the sap
drawing process is omitted, as other
wise the tree would die. The tree
begins to yield at fifteen years and
continues for about fifty years. The
female tree yields about twice al
much sap as the male. Three quarts
of this sap make n pound of sugar
or jaggery, which is the chief sugar
used by the poor classes Of India.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02

Except as they influence the modes
of today the story Of summer styles
is a thing of the past. All those
whose knowledge and initiative en-
able them to create new ideas for the
coming aso have already thought
out and executed models in gowns,
wraps, millinery, blouses, and other
things for the oncoming winter.
The full, fiaring skirt is to remain
with US. Russian lines in blouses and
coats are making a strong bid for IA
vor, and nothing is more chic than
the Russian blouse. Braids and but
tons testify to the military influence
in styles, and everywhere fur is in evil
dence. Considering all these factors
for smartness the coming winter
promises to set forth milady of
fashion most becomingly gowned.
And to crown all and add to her joys
the completest satisfaction, wide
brimmed, picturesque hats are already
in vogue.
An excellent example of the mill
tary mode in trimming is shown in
the cloth street gown pictured here.
Width is lent to the skirt by the in
PRODUCTION of plaits at each side, and
1t is a little longer than the very
short skirts of this summer. A three
inch hem finishes the bottom, the
waist line is placed at the normal
waist line Of the figure, and while the
skirt is amply wide it does not flare.
The loose-hanging coat is short in
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02

Party clothes planned for summer
wear of little folks need not take much
of the time even Of the most painstak.
ing mother. For a choice in styles in
dresses for her little girl she would
better be a frank copyist Of the frocks
made by those who specialize In
children's yea For with their ener-
gies focused upon this particular
field of endeavor they turn out orig
inal and alluring things that are a
delight to look upon, and simple
enough to be easily made. AS for
the small boy, his al is easily dis
posed Of. He is to be dressed like 9TH
er small boys. Little variety Of de-
sign is looked for in his appareling.
The little maid of seven shown in
the picture, has on a frock made Of
white net, edged at the bottom with a
scallop finished with buttonhole stitch
ing In silk. BY way of q little child
ish elaboration a second row of seal.
lops appears above the first. The
bodice is an inspiration from the bo-
lero which Is so much worn by her
big sisters. and the short frilled
sleeves r as simple as sleeves can
be, except that they are of two thick
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02
Interesting Hosiery.

Black and white and black clocks on
white and vice versa, checks, solid
and lined, stripes, plaids, polka dots.
brilliant and subdued colors, embroid'
cry effects in one to three colors of
floral and other designs, are all seen.
A novelty has a solid white leg and
white horizontal stripes on the black
foot. Two.toned hose have top and
foot in contrast with clocking like the
upper part. White is combined with
Dutch and Belgian blue, pink and pur'
pie. Beige is also combined with bril-
liant shades.
A novelty in silk hose has lace in.
sets, with the designs emphasized by
crystal beads. A bootee pattern has
imitation buttons and gilt braid but
tonholes up the ankle, to initiate a
button boot, which is to be worn with
pumps.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02

nesses Of the net. This dainty dress
is in one piece and worn over a slip Of
light blue thin silk. A big bow Of
light blue satin ribbon adorns the
pale gold curls of the small lady, who
Is all dressed up for a little folks
party.
Another pretty frock that has
charmed many a mother out Of q
goodly number Of dollars is made Of
sheer handkerchief linen. 1t Is long.
wasted, with a short skirt. consist
ing of four narrow rufles set on the
waist by a row Of hemstitching. There
is a turnover collar Of fine point
d'esprit edged with a frill at the neck,
and a small narrow vest is set in at
the front made Of this net. Two mar.
row frills Zone at each side) almost con.
ceal the vest. The collar Is V-shaped
and finished with a little butterfly bow
of ribbon at the point. Another bow
like 1t is set at the bottom Of the
vest. This dress would be Just rs
pretty in the fine weaves of cotton,
like cotton wolfe or batiste, or flowery
figured lawns, using the point d'esprit
for collar, cuffs and frills.
JULIA soTToMLEY.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02
FOR VALUE RECEIVED.

FOR VALUE RECElyEO.
The liquor interests have unwilling
ly given prohibition in West Virginia
much valuable publicity. Their frantic
efforts to prove that a deficit in the
state treasury is due to the loss Of
liquor revenue has called forth from
loyal citizens of the little mountain
state strong testimonials on the sub
ject. In the light Of the moral, social
and economic benefits derived from
the p%rohibitory law, testified to by
men of every class, a deficiency Of a
few thousand dollars seems Of COM
paratively little Importance.
AS a matter of fact the loss of the
100000 a year in revenue to West
Virginia as a result Of the adoption Of
the constitutional prohibition amend.
ment does not impose upon the indi-
vidual taxpayer any burden worth con-
sidering. In a letter written by the
state auditor, which has recently been
made public, he shows that five cents
additional state taxes on the hundred
dollar valuation will take care Of the
money loss on liquor licenses. This
would cost a man whose property was
assessed at $1,000, fifty cents; II he
has $1,000 worth, he would have to
pay one dollar, and if he had $4,000,
he would be obliged to expend five
dollars. So much for the enormous
load of taxation being thrust upon the
property owners of the state because
Of prohibition! The payment of such
insignificant amounts would certainly
appeal to a level-headed business mar
as a mighty good investment.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02
The WiIv Professor.

Clerk-See here! You told me II l
took your course, it wouldn't be long
before | was .arning $40 a week.
Professor Skinner-Well?
Clerk-Well, the most | can earn
is 500.
PROFESSIONALISM SO? But, honestly,
now, don't you feel that you are earn
ing $40? Almost every clerk feels he
earns at least twice as much as he
gets."-Boston Transcript.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02
Novel Billiard Tables,

Billiard tables supported OF solid
rock are among the novel features OF
a house on one of the islands Of the
San Juan archipelago in Puget sound
Each table rests on a massive con
crete base which extend through an
opening in the floor and has its foot
ing on bedrock, and is therefore a.
solid and as free from vibration as u
1t were a part of the island itself.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02
Touches Of Color.

Touches Of emerald green on
sleeves and front Of black gowns are
effective, and for full morning dress,
flowers are worn on the front Of the
bodice. A black skirt is often worn
with a red chiffon bodice. which is
united to the skirt by black bretelles
that almost look like a jacket; but the
red sleeves are very %assertive.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02

Our grandmothers used to make
with their own hands a preparation
called mucilage which vas extremely
eficacious in keeping in place those
quaint little side curls SO popular 80
years ago. The modern girl might use
this same preparation to good effect.
To make 1t gently simmer ounce
seeds in rosewater until they form a
stiff jelly. This must then be strained
through a fine sieve to remove the
hulls. Perfume II desired and apply a
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02
POPULATION.

We learn from United States CEN
sus bulletins that Of the nine middle
western states Kansas, from 1900 to
1910, increased in population is per
cent; Missouri, 6 per cent; Wisconsin,
70; Nebraska, IL; Indiana, Z; Michi-
gan, IL; Minnesota, IS, In spite Of
the growth Of Chicago, Illinois in
creased but II per cent, Iowa shows
an actual loss of 8 per cent. OF the
states mentioned. Kansas is the only
one that advanced during the ten
years in both crops and manufac'
lures.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02
Pretty Luncheon Idea.

Fill a cleay glass bowl such as is
used for goldfish with carbonated wa.
ter. III it place a bouquet of nasturti-
ums and their leaves. The escaping
gas in the water creeps over each leaf
and flower, making the whole seem
covered with dew. 1t is a most re-
freshing bit of GOODNESS on a hot day.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02
POOR OLD JOHN.

POOR OLD JOHN.
John Barleycorn the staggering,
Just now is badly staggering beneath
repeated blows; for kings say, HE is
ruinous-dodgast the stuff he's brew
in u.s." and biff him on the nose. The
kings, alert and vigorous, are taking
measures rigorous, to swat old John
again: He's worse than guns and
sabers are" remark the kings, This
labors are addressed to drowning
men. Out where our flags are SHIN.
mering the bottle must go glimmering,
1t makes the soldier rude; it spoils
the ardent warrior, and nothing could
be sorrier than fighting men half
stewed." Thus speak the Lords
anointed ones, and they are the ap.
pointed ones their peoples veal to
guard; they see that John, the lecher-
Gus, is vicious, mean and treacherous,
and SO they soak him hard. And II. in
Europe's villages, old John. who Stays
and pillages. runs up against a frost,
the war, with all its slaughtering, that
leaves the nations tottering, is well
worth what it cost.-Walt Mason.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02
Improvement Impossible.

i've been a strap-hanger for 20
years." said the man who more a re-
signed look.
Il guess you have your opinion a.
the trolley company"
well, l haven't thought much about
the company, but / believe If I would
devote a little time to it I could In
vent a more comfortable strap than
any now in use."
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02

You can attract some attention BY
being a champion speller, but the fell
lows who have to look it up in the die
tionary seem to have most of the good
Jobs corralled.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02

Congressman Olmstead wants 70
know what it costs to keep a hen .
year The cost varies. To some a
ried men the expense runs into thou
sands Of dollars.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02

A married man imagines he is hav-
ing a good time when he does any
thing he knows his wife wouldn't ap-
prove of.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02
New Minnesota iron Mine.

A new iron mine now being operated
in Minnesota has an estimated con.
tent of 10000, 900 IONS of ore. 1t will
be worked by the open-pit method
prevalent in that state.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02

There are different causes Of pope
larity, but telling the sad story Of ones
life is not one of them.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02
ATTITUDE OF CATHOLIC CHURCH,

AT ODE Of VI uSIIS SHOnSV'
"All the great Catholic societies re-
fuse membership to those engaged In
the liquor business" says Mr.. John F.
Cunneen, prominent Catholic and Ia
Dor leader. 'In Maine the Catholics
have a majority Of the church mem.
bership, and you know how Maine
stands on the liquor question. In
Cambridge, Mass, the Catholic church
membership equals II per cent of the
total church membership, and for %
years Cambridge has outlawed the sa.
loon. While the Catholic may vote
as he pleases upon the saloon ques-
ton, the church gives him no argu-
ment in favor of the saloon. On the
contrary, all the arguments are against
It. Rev. James E. Cassidy Of Fall
River, Mass, once said: You dare
not pray for the saloon No Catholic
who follows Father Cassidy's advice
will vote for the saloon"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02

At Cambridge university 1000 out
Of $500 undergraduates have gone or
are going to the war.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02
CONSPICUOUS BY ABSENCE.

Says Stanley Washburn in the Lon.
don Times: In nearly six months
association with the Russian army in
many different theaters Of operations
I have not seen a single drunken or
| tipsy officer or soldier"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02

front, sloping abruptly down from a
panel Of braiding to a length about
ten inches below the waist line at the
back. The throat is open in a square
effect at the front, and the standing,
flaring collar at the back is a modifi.
cation of the summer collars of thin
materials that have proved so becom-
ing.
Three different widths in silk braid
appear in the decoration of the coat
and skirt.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02
British Columbia reports the dis
covery Of extensive gypsum %deposita-

Red Cross Ball Blue, made in America.
therefore the best, delights the housewife.
All good grocers. ADV.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02

Our idea Of Z mean woman is one
who refuses to pay the doctor after he
has converted the late 'lamented's in
surance policy into ready money.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02

Owing to the shortage of farm Ia
borers England is giving attention to
labor.saving devices.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02

The war cost Japan about $50, 00o~
600 to date and an additional $1,000
900 is to be appropriated.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02

A perforated rubber fly swatter has
been invented, having the advantage
that it will not scratch furniture.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02
The Remedy,

THAT man has an icy manner
Then give him a few melting
glances."
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02

China yearly exports 5000 leopard
skins.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02

Don't owe your neighbor a grudges
better cancel the debt at once.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02

Tommy's Eighteenth Question.
PA, who was the most patient
MANI"
Job used to be-"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02
NO D

NO oFF-DAYS.
Manufacturers have no off-days
now in Kansas" says the Thomas
Page Milling company OF North Da.
kota. THE men are Just as fresh at
the beginning of the week as at the
close"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02

Idleness is the lazy mans contin1.
Gus holiday.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02

Love cannot be bought or sold. but
Il may be exchanged.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02

Heed the teachings of adversely q
you would avoid a second lesson.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02

Massachusetts has six living exr
governors.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02
Makes Tn for II,

Makes Up for It.
Does your furnace smoke very much.
Mrs. Jiggs?"
mo; my husband does"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02

before rolling 1t on curriers' for the
night.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02
INTERNATIONAL
SUNDNSQlOOL
LESSON
{By o. z. SELLERS, Acting Director OF
the Sunday School Course of the Moody
Bible instituted
LESSON FOR SEPTEMBER 5
ELIJAH AND THE PROPHETS OF
BAAL.

LESSON TEXT Kings 1S:3O-3s.
GOLDEN TEXT-Jehovah Is far from
the wicked: but he heareth the prayer Of
the righteous. Prov. 1929 r. V.
The Detroit times., 1915-04-30
JUSTICE BROOKE
BANQUETED BY
DETROIT BAR

Justice Fiavius l. Brooke. OF the
state supreme court. formerly OF the
Wayne circuit bench. was toasted
and good-naturedly roasted by mem
bers OF the eDtroit Bar association.
whose guest he was at IN elabor-
ate banquet in the Hotel Pontchar.
train. Thursday night. Henry Rus
sci. general counsel for the Michi-
gan Central and newly elected
vice-president OF the road. was toast
master. The guests praises were
eloquentfy sounded by former Jus
tice william l. Carpenter. Judge
Hosmer. William l. Day. OF Cleve-
land. and James T. McKeena- Judge
Brooke replied with Characteristic
modesty. Attorney Louis Colombo
sang. In a business session follow
ing the dinner, the association
passed a resolution providing for
the issuance Of $4,000 Of bonds for
the purchase OF the Law library now
located In the county building and
for housing It In the new Penobscot
building.
The Detroit times., 1915-04-30
BY Pop.

returned from their bristling high.
lands with his mission OF amity ac-
complished
Or one might revert 10 the august
example OF William Penn beneath
the Shackamaxon treaty tree en-
tering into that compact which. 20
cite voltaire, was never sworn and
never broken" Even among primi-
tive peoples, or perhaps II were bet.
ter TO say especially among print
tive peoples. the value Of mans
word Is recognized and an oral
pledge Is honored. Gen. Scott II
. one OF those who have faith in the
elemental appeal of honest dealing.
the direct giveand-take OF outspok-
enness without the attribution OF
sinister motiyes--and that kind OF
faith in the long run prevails. rath-
er than a policy OF wiles and chi
canery and what often passes for
brilliant diplomacy.-P Philadelphfa
Ledger.
The Detroit times., 1915-04-30
White Man and Red.

Francis Leupp. who knows the In
dian we'll warns US against the un-
fortunate assumption that the In
dian Is a white man with a red
skin. Nevertheless. the Indian de
serves white treatment. and he
does not always get IL by any
means II there Is any man in the
military arm OF the government who
can be trusted 10 hnd the common
denomina,or between Piute Indian
outlawry and civilized processes. II
Is Brig. Gen. Hugh L. Scott. chief
OF stan OF the army. He talks-and
thinks-their dialect: he knows
their ways. and his purpose Is to so
among them virtually unattended
and speak to them as father to
rebellious children, II not as man
20 men.
That is just the way Cecil Rhodes
brought about an amicable under.
standing between the oyerheated
folk OF Matabeleland and the people
nj the Cape. Armed with no weap-
on but his riding whip, accompanied
only by his intrepid sister. he non.
chaiantly went to them "a though
n were q vacation excursion, and