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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18
BE MADE A HABIT
Let Spirit Of Thanksgiving Remain in
the Heart Throughout the
Whole Year.

Long centuries before the landing Of
the Pilgrims, and longer yet before
presidents and governors began to set
apart the day in late November which
has developed into an old-home festi.
val dear to American hearts, the apps.
tie Paul was emphasizing over and
over the element of thanksgiving as all
essential part of the equipment OF
those who would lead the right kind
of a life.
Not the kind of thanksgiving which
finds expression only on designated
occasions, as the result of a formal
proclamation, and to the accompanl.
ment of a family reunion and a groan'
ing dinner table. That is good as far
as 1t goes, but the thanksgiving which
Is really worth while. that which
make the individual better and strong
err, and which blesses the whole world,
Is the thanksgiving which becomes a
habit.
A year of doubt and discontentment
cannot be atoned for by one day OF
gratitude for the bounties OF the har.
vest. The pessimism which prevents
peace and progress through three hun.
bred and sixty-four days cannot be
Offset by the optimism which goes
with eating a turkey dinner.
1t makes a vast difference in the eff.
%fectiveness of Jul work and in what
life brings US whether we approach
each day in a spirit Of appreciation or
of depreciation. And We all have SO
much to be thankful for, II WI only
stop to realize it! The poor. the sick
and the old are more thrilled with
gratitude for the numberless blessings
of their lot than the rich. the well and
theh young, whose opportunities and
possibilities are so much greater.
Here works the law Of compensation.
This Thanksgiving day means much
to all Americans, but will mean much
more to those who make each day in
all the coming year a day Of gratitude
gratitude expressed and shared
for the things material and spiritual
which we too often accept as a matter
of course. for the everyday b~lessingr
OF life in this wonderful age. for the
privilege of self-development and OF
becoming drawer and more patient,
for the golden opportunities Of love
and labor. of sacrifice and service
Youths Companion.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18

had we ruther jam inter that Jail in
his placer"
"Jem Peace, tn worst OIL sinner
that yer fretted Wyomin'." declared
the sheriff. without a seconds hest
tation.
Now that's kind O. ye. an 1t makes
tippin' tables Unnecessary" cried Mr..
Peace heartily. I've come t. take his
place; him t. go free"
What" gasped the sheriff, jolted
out of his composure; and, his hands
unclasped and rested on the table as
he made to rise.
Slump back in yer chair" COM
manded Mr.. Peace, in a low, calm,
even tone, while his words were &C.
c~entuated by the elevated muzzle Of
his gun. please don't forgit ag'in an
make me nervous. . Ya-as, I've
come t. take his place; tn place of
a fool young man. who v did
nuthin' worse'n lick up cheap whisky,
in which We could count tn tinecut ter.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18

swayed around a curve he sighed,
heavily.
up with yer hands," broke in the
sheriff's metallic voice. 9Th games
over, an we're takin' nc chances. Take
his gun, Mike"
But that night, Just as the snow.
laden wind succeeded in jamming the
moon behind a rack of clouds. the set.
Element was aroused by a volley Of
pistol shots. An Investigation re-
vealed the coatless sheriff dancing
madly in front Of the Jail and empty
ing his second gun at the sound Of
Gathering hoofs somewhere ahead. Oc-
casionally a squirt of fame answered
back from the darkness.
18th OIL pirut," ragged the Infatuated
officer. He's off on my best boss"
Then to himself: "An' l let him enter
that cell an hide a gun an tools when
he said he wanted t chin tn younker!"
(Copyright.)
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18

hacker. AFTER roundup up a heap o.
that stuff, 1t seems, he went on a ram
page an spilled yer deputy's gun arm
fer a while. But he amt bad. He
Jest strayed on ter tn wrong range.
I'll swap myself fer him. What dye
saw?
"Just explain a bit more" begged
the sheriff earnestly. Lead yer ace.
Why dye do it?"
The old man bowed his head a notch
and scrutinized his gun thoughtfully.
He seemed hesitant, but at last
laughed awkwardly, and asked: did
ye know Turner's mother once lived
out here, way back in 81? She was
one O. tn first ome in tn first set
Element, | reckon. Wyomin' was a
maverick then; hadn't even been
branded as a territory. ! knew her in
them days."
81 don't know her, or Of her." said
the shariff.
,"Ye missed a heap" sighed the old
man, reminiscently. "She was Kate
Connolly then; tn fetchin'est bit O.
woman gear in tn whole West. She
sent her boy out here t round up
health an muscle, an she don't know
he's been runnin' wild"
go on" encouraged the sheriff,
now studying his visitor with new in
terest. Eyer reason fer chippin' in?"
"Wa.al," confessed Mr.. Peace, sheep
ishly, 81 reckon I thought a heap O.
Kate Connolly" And he lowered his
eyes so completely as to render his
position hazardous had the nan across
the table been less curious. "She
seemed t take t me. too he contin.
ued proudly.
AN them" prompted the sheriff.
AN then her pa took her ter Iowy,
an she grew t. fergit me an married
a dude what prob'bly wors galluses.
An | turned maverick an amt been
nobody's darlin' since. But I'm here t
give her son suthin' more of a square
deal than she ever give me. He looks
like his ma, ye know"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18

tered. There! there! Here comes tn
stage. Good-by. S1ong. my boy. Keep
straight"
"If he'd only follow my example"
she sobbed. turning to mount the step.
He'll go high If he does" declared
the sheriff. gently.
"Jem. come here" she said. leaning
from the window. Then selling his
limp hand she whispered: And you
never wrote me In answer to my last
letter. | v forgot you. | felt bad
to believe you'd forgotten"
Gee lang!" called out the driver In
response to a nod from the sheriff.
And as the stage swung down the
rough road. Mr.. Peace removed his old
hat and stood staring after 1t. while a
drop of moisture on his hand burned
like a bit Of fire. AS the vehicle
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18

s%trangling. and after kicking the of
horse rushed blindly into the bar
whence issued a series of miniature
explosions.
The sheriff. quickly observing the
warning CLINT In Mr.. Peace's eyes. hur'
riedly suggested an inspection Of the
settlement. to be followed by a little
dinner at his official residence. The
gray-haired little mother had moved
him to a softer mood, and as the four
walked along he found himself lavish
ing praise on his recent prisoner.
An it's proud | be t. have We an
yer son at my table ter-day." he con.
cluded. warmly.
Everyone Is so kind" she protest.
ed, tearfully. And you all seem to
think so much of Fred. You'll be sorry
to have him go?"
I'D figgered on his stoppin' longer"
said the sheriff. gravely.
TOO bad We have t start back ter
night" observed Mr.. Peace. sorrow.
fully.
Why" she returned in surprise. 81
had expected to spend a few days
here; so Fred could bid all good-by. ]
could easily"
I've said my farewells, mother"
broke in the son, %anxiously.
She halted and turned and surveyed
them with happy eyes. do you know"
she cried, you are for all the world
like two dear old cronies."
Brothers is a better word" choked
Mr.. Peace, warily clasping the sheriff's
inquisitive left.
AS they turned a corner their con
versation was broken into by the ap.
pearance of five men, sent out by Big
Mike to spy on the situation. Mr.
Peace Immediately fell behind the
widow and her son and %ensconced his
right hand in the bosom of his coat.
whereat the broad grin of amusement
vent gaze of admiration. And the
quintet, lining the rough path, sa.
laamed deeply and awkwardly and
cried as one: "Howdy. Mister Peace"
Dear me! | feel almost unworthy
to be in such fine company" said the
widow, playfully.
I'D bet-that is, If was a gamblin'
man" said tie sheriff, earnestly,
that every man OIL group we meet
will salute him in that same respect
full way"
They do it t please me-" deprecated
Mr.. Peace. 1T was tn furst thing !
heard at tn hotel this mornin'."
The sheriff's prophecy was fulfilled
several times as they wandered about
the settlement, while waiting for the
dinner hour. The air was crisp and
tingling. and the exercise put a bright
light in the widows eyes and brought
a tinge Of pink to her pale cheeks.
The sheriff could easily believe that
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18
PREPARE ROADS FOR WINTER
Before Ground Freezes Smooth, Drag
and Pack Center Of Road to Pro-
vide Needed Drainage.

See that all drain bitches along the
road + opened before the ground
freezes; then smooth. drag and pack
the center Of the road. and you will
have provided for the essential drain
age, without which we cannot expect
to have good highways. All rocks
should be picked out Of the track be-
fore they freeze to the ground, harass-
ing both man and beast when they
pass over them during the winter
months. Low places at bridges and
culverts should be filled and leveled
up to make winter travel more endur-
able. Repair holes in bridges, to guard
against serious accidents by some
horse getting his foot fast-perhaps
breaking his leg.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18

desired point which serves to Indicate
the location Of said guide-board in
the particular district or township de-
lineated by the map on its face. The
guide-board has a border on which are
inscribed names of towns and other
locations lying outside the one in
which the guide-board itself is To-
Gated, and also the distances of such
towns and locations from points indi-
Gated on the map proper.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18
"HoWdy, Folkses."

as Kate Connolly she must have been
very prepossessing.
Where the way was broad all four
walked abreast; when 1t became mar.
row the sheriff and Mr.. Peace walked
arm in arm. 1t pleased the widow not
a little to observe their simple gal.
lantry. For as the hours passed the
sheriff's solicitude for his old friends
ease increased. He could not bear, 1t
seemed, to be away from his side.
When they reached the sheriff's house
he courteously stood aside for Mr..
Peace to precede him; and the latter.
now given continually to a clerical
pose, insisted the sheriff should enter
first. They compromised by locking
arms and a~ffectionately squeezing
through together.
During the dinner the widows quick
glance decided her host must be un.
comfortable from his heavy belt. and
begged him to remove 1t. He turned
his troubled gaze on Mr.. Peace with.
out complying. The old man smiled
slightly and fastened to explain how
even he had got into the habit Of car.
rying firearms. In a final burst Of con.
fidence he added:
why, I've got n on now. Reckon
we'd better discard. sheriff"
And the two, narrowly meeting eyes.
released buckle for buckle, as II play.
ing a game, and slowly deposited
their weapons behind them.
Now for a toast" cried the young
man, in a search Of an %expedient to
divert his mothers attention.
Let Mis- Turner give one." urged
the sheriff, carelessly swinging about
sideways to the table.
Very WE'LL" she fluttered. ITO all
that we should be thankful for on this
day, and to all those whose sacrifices
have made the day possible"
1--WE shall not meet again, Jem," she
said. as they stood waiting for the
stage. I'VE are near the grave"
Huh! Give me a good hoss-Wa.al.
there's a heap of truth in what ye
say, ma'am," he stumbled.
Call me Kate" she whispered.
"You haven't today. We were good
friends in the old times. And you've,
heen a good friend to the last. The
sheriff says you've done more for my
boy than | can ever appreciate"
81 may "a been accommodation:
~ .yt,t H. ln1...f.l .- -
gaze.
But. Jem," she continued, not heed.
ing him, 1T pleases me to think o
did It all for my sake. We're both
along in years and | can say 1t. | like
to think you've wisely counseled my
son for the sake Of Kate Connolly"
I'D "a done much fer her." he NUT.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18

Some murmur when their sky is clear
And wholly brought to view.
II one small speck Of dark appear
In their great heaven OF blue:
And some with thankful love are allied
II but one streak Of light.
One ray Of Gods good mercy, gid
The darkness OF their night,
In palaces are hearts that ask.
In discomfort and pride.
Why life Is such n dreary task
And all good things denied?
And hearts In poorest huts admire
How love has in their aid
Glove that seems TO tire)
Such rich provision made.
Archbishop Trench
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18
Concrete Culvert.

laid on them, then paper spread over
the surface Of the boards. The con-
crete is then put on top of the paper.
Short pieces of railroad iron are laid
in the concrete to reinforce it.
After the top has properly set, the
supports are driven out, or broken
down with a long iron rod. The boards
are then easily withdrawn. This cul-
vert is strong enough to stand the
travel Of heavy teams as well as auto
mobile trucks.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18

crowd, remembering the mornings in.
structions, hoarsely chanted: "Howdy.
Mister Peace"
Despite the irrelevancy of the salu.
tation the widows eyes sparkled with
new pleasure as she cried:
And to think. Jem, it's forty years
since we've seen each other; and |
find you, as l left you. exerting a
kindly influence W these rough
men,"
The stage driver, catching the last.
gave an excellent pantomime Of a man
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18
TO MAKE CONCRETE CULVERT
Directions Given for Making Small
Bridge Strong Enough to Stand
Travel of Heavy Teams.

Our borough construction force
builds a very good concrete culvert in
the name shown in the sketch,
writes James NJ. Kane in Popular Me-
chanics. The sides A are first built,
and the forms removed before the con.
crete is completely set. Benchlike
wood forms are then placed at inter-
walls between the sides A and boards
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18


his shoulders, but even
while he was twisting his bearded face
into a mighty yawn his gaze famed
fire at hearing a staccato voice advise:
Il kind O. like we that way. Keep
'em up"
The sheriff was standing, back to
the speaker, and at the first word he
stiffened. Beyond this sudden rigid.
ity his square form evidenced nothing
to show he was aware of any intru-
sion; nor did he turn for several sec.
onds. and then very deliberately. His
steady eyes beheld an old man, white
bearded and with shoulders that
stopped. What focused the sheriff's
attention, however, was a limp,
scrawny hand, holding a blue-steel
Colts, whose -1enacing muzzle never
wavered a hairs breadth.
"Jem Peace, eh?" murmured the
sheriff, the veins on his tanned fore
head standing out like whipcords as
he endeavored to eradicate any sem.
blance of interest from his voice; but
he could not quench his eyes, which
blazed in the thin, weak light of the
one kerosene lamp.
"Ya-as," admitted Mr.. Peace, slowly
advancing. Then, sharply, Turn
round. Easy! Stand still!" And his
left hand deity encircled the others
waist and removed the belt and its
sagging holster. Now, IL yell conde-
scend t take a chair at this leetle
table We kin lower yer hands, while
we gossip a bit, Jest like OIL neighbors.
Tut! tut! Keep 'em on tn table. An
mebte ye'd better kind O. clasp 'em.
That's better"
"Wa.al. Jem; what's tn gamer" in
CURED the sheriff gently, his eyes
never leaving the dark barrel of the
thirty.eight now resting at a slight
slant on the table.
81 got tn idee from promiscus cir.
u posters round tn settlement that
I'm wanted" began Mr.. Peace.
Five hundred, dead or alive, no
particular difference which; an we
a-hankerin' fer ye," confirmed the
sheriff. "But what's tn game? Me?"
II hope not" sighed Mr.. Peace. 81
hope I amt got t make It a thousan'
fer my oil hide. But It all depends on
how ye take a leetle proposition I've
come t. make. Ye jest brought In a
prisoner, unbeknownst ter anybody
Fred Turner. Ye fetched him in sly.
like, SOS there 'u'd be no premachoor
hangin'."
"Ye're gittin' t. be a truthful man
in yer oil age" admired the sheriff.
Yep; he's tn man that shot my dep.
uty through tn arm. So we've come
fer him, ehT
I'm a way | have" mildly confessed
Mr.. Peace; "but not In q rough, on.
lawful way. Fer I opine ye're goin'
t. help me-"
I'VE might as well crook yer finger
an be done with it," growled the sher.
If, his beard bristling. That's tn
only way ye kin git tn key"
Softly, softly" soothed Mr.. Peace,
stiifening his arm a trifle. Hear ME
out atore ye think o tryin' { tip tn
tafle. Now, what man of all others
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18
GUIDE BOARD QUITE USEFUL
piasrammatie Illustration Of District
With Township Sections Indicated
by Different Lines.

The Scientific American, in describ-
ing a guide-board invented by w. A.
Fusch of Decatur, ILL.,, says:
This invention is a guide-board
bearing a diagrammatic illustration Of
a district with township sections and
roads indicated by differentiated lines,
and having a movable device adapted
to be set in the guide.board at any
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18
oriain Of Little Moment.

1t is with chastened heart that a
great nation can take stock Of what It
has, find that in the ultimate sense
everything is on the debit side, and re.
turn thanks to God for his bounty and
goodness. In this light, no querulous
questions will arise as to the origin Of
Thanksgiving day, whether 1t came
over with the Pilgrims or was OBJ
served long before. wherever ana
whenever men paused to reflect upon
their blessings.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18
"Whlte Grubs."

white grubs" and "wireworms"
feed below the surface of the ground;
hence, cannot be poisoned. BY fall
blowing and %cultivating or summer
following infested land much can be
done to control them.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18
Virtues Of Good Roads.

Good roads will increase health.
wealth. happiness, education, religion.
morality, civilization and prosperity.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18
DRAINAGE Is Essential.

Drainage is the first essential of the
construction of good roads and still it
is very frequently the last to be con-
sidered.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18

Good roads bring a better school
life, a closer church life, a happier
social life.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18
Easy on Horse and WAGON.

Good roaos are easy on you. easy on
your horse, easy on the wagon. easy
on the harness.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18

Training a Heifer.
Much patience should be exercised
in training a heifer to be MIXED.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18

Friend Of palryman.
Summer silage is the best friend OF
the stockman and dairyman.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-11-18
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Day
z HUGH pENDExrtp
=. HUGH PENDEXTER.

HE sheriff of Nudge Creek
threw back his head and
raised his corded arms in
the luxury of relaxation.
1t had been n trying day
and his small office with
it's chuckling fire seemed
good. His eyes were
drowsy with content as he
slowly brought his fists to
bic cbpn16orc hi,t ayan
The daily Alaskan., 1915-10-27
GERMANS BACK TURKS
 IN ASIA MASSACRE

New York, Oct. 27-The New
 York Herald presents evidence in dicating the direct compIicity of the German government in the Ar meuian atrocities in Turkey, Last July the United states government invited the cooperation Of the Ger man government in an effort to
 end the wholesale outrageJ which have resulted in a systematic mur- der Of fully one half of the g.
 25O,OOO Armeuians living under Turkish control. No reply was eyer received from Germany. Germany submitted instead to the United
 States a report of the German con- su general at TrebizOnd, admitting and defnding a massacre of Ar meuiaus on the ground that the Armcuiaus had been disloyal to the Turkish government and were secretly aiding and abetting Russia.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-10-27
A Fortune Telling System
(COntinued from page 8.)
By F. A. MITCHEL

(CGnLlnueQ ITOm paSG O'J that all were exposed. The third card in the first column was the ten of dio- monds, and the fourth card in the sixth column was the jack of clubs.
 "TOo badr exclaimed the fortune teller. "The expected has happened. The rich girl has thrown you over for a man who is brutal"
 That's the queerest fortune telling system to understand I ever came across" he said
 She continued to deal the cards very slowly. They were both watching them intently as they fell, gradually bending lower and lower over them. At last rebelious strand of her hair grazed his forehead. A fine wire Is sufficient to carry an electric current, and a few hairs may carry a love current. Thc ten of hearts fell at the bottom of the fifth column. She left her hand on 1t, and, putting his hand on 1t at the same time, be touched hers. She did not withdraw hers, and he maintained bis position.
 Don't go any further till you have explained to me why thls card falling at the bottom of the fifth column means that the girl who loves me is"-
 "Is whatT'
 What you're going Go say about her"
 What am going 10 say about herT
 This dialogue, spoken slowly and softly, is not especially brilliant but it was quite sufficient to serve the pur- pose of these two-that is, keeping their hands in touch. She raised her lashes and looked Into his eyes with some thing that might have been rcprOaCh- ful: 1t might have been Inviting; 1t might have been anything be chose to infer 1t to be- Meanwhile the fra grance of the flower mingled with her breath, circled about his nose and per meated through 1t up Into his bFuin.
 It would be sncrilegIous to follow further the blending of these two young hearts, Besides, 1t would be repetition of what has occurred since Cupid first began his pranks. And yet the little rascal has an infinite variety of ways of praclcing his profession, and nothing ls achieved in life in so many different ways as the drawing together of a pair of lovers.
 "I say, mummy" he said when their daughter was receiving attention from a desirable pard. you'd better teach her that fortune telling game yOu taught me"
 Tt Is not necessary" replied the wife and mother, with dignity.
 "Uumph! That's about as intelligi- hIe as your fortune Bystem."