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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-30
Reason Enouah.

Been on your vacation YETI"
mo, the people next door haven't
returned from theirs yet"
well, what in the world does that
have to do with it?"
"Oh, nothing much, only they Dor
rowed our trunk before they started
and SEM for our golf sticks and ten
mis- rackets afterward."
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-30
as Good.

Napoleon's handwriting was so bad
that often he could not decipher it
himself.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-30

Miss Flihigh-You must enjoy ma.
ture. for you're eagerly scanning the
countryside.
The Aeronaut-Yes; I'd enjoy a
haystack this minute; the gas.bag Is
busted!
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-30

Millions Of particular women now use
and recommend Red Cross Ball Blue. All
grocers. Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-30
Unhappv Result.

DO you subscribe to the old adage
that reading maketh a full man."
Yes, even in the case Of best sell.
ers.'"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-30

Telephones transmit sounds at a
rate of 5000 miles a second.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-30
Contrary Action.

contrary ACTION.
why did Banks round up his cred.
itors?"
II suppose to do the square thing"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-30

Il don't see how you can say that"
why not, when they fill me with
infinite weariness?"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-30
LESSON FOR OCTOBER 8
ELIJAH IN NAeoTH's VINEYARD.

LESSON TEXT Kings 2l:11-20.
GOLDEN TEXT-Be sure your sin will
find you out.-Num. 1928.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-11
Friday Special in
Mems Bath Robes.

Mems Turkish Towelins Bath
Robes i'll splendid assortment OF
colors, blue, pink. tan and gray
striped patterns which are abso-
luteIv fast and will not fade.
Comfort and service have been
splendidlv combined with good
appearance. They iasten with
cord ard taS,cl at neck. and have
heavy cord girdle around the
waist. Regularly priced at $500 :
special price for TODAY.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-11

Argentina has 7.7o4.sss population.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-11
PEACE FOR u. S. is BIGGEST
ISSUE, ASSERTS HOKE SMITH
Says Question Party Success Next Year Must Not Obscure
Gravity of Crisis Which Country
Is Facing.

/ vessel. and not an intent to injure Amer
lean citizens.
I'VE must keep our citizens off vessels
loaded with munitions OF war. and we
should require vessels loaded with NUM-
tons of war to make the character OF
their cargoes fully known and to sepa-
rate them into class distinct from other
vessels. Additional pains can be taken by
American-owned vessels to show their
ownership and Germany should exercise
still greater precaution to avoid injuring
American-owned vessels.
We need not in any way approve Ger
manys mode of warfare. Except so far
as it effects American citizens, We may
well leave il to the action of Great Britain
and her allies
1T is most unfortunate that the sink
ing of the Lusitania has so greatly with
drawn public attention from the con-
tinued and intentional disregard OF the
rights of American citizens by Great
Britain and her allies
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-11

Senator Hoke Smith. of Georgia. yes
terday declared that the continuance OF
peace by the United States is aues
ton of far greater importance than any
issue or difference between party lead
ers. Senator Smith said:
II do not regard this as time to
be considering questions of party sue
cess next year. The preservation OF
peace and the protection of the rights
of American citizens at this time Is far
more important than the success of any
party next year.
II still see no reason why the United
States should be involved in war with
Germany or her enemies. There is nc
reason even for ceasing our diplomatic
relations with Germany.
THE public mind was justly filled with
horror at the sinking of the Lusitania
Still. it must be remembered that this
was not an attack upon an American
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-11
District Courts

! Mrs. Margaret Fillius. former cashier
at the candy shop Of Mary A. Nclati. 6C9
| Fourteenth street northwest. yesterday
filed in the District Supreme Court suit
! to recover $1,000. which she alleges she
gave to Mrs. Velati for safe keeping.
| Mrs. Fillius charges that Mrs. Felati re-
fused to return the money. assigned no
reason for so refusing. and simply said:
! Il do not intend to give you one penny
| of that money" Mrs. Fillius filed the
suit through Attorneys Turage. Ahalt *
! Quinn.
! Henry r Orterdinger yesterday entered
suit for $4,000 damages in the District
! supreme Court against the Atlantic
Coast Line and the Pullman company
/ for alleged injuries received on January
! 70 when he was catapulted through the
! omen door of a vestibuie on sleeping
J car
| Ofterdinger says he was en- route from
! this city to Havelock. n. C.. and that
! the sleeping car had become uncoupled
! from the other cars and was allowed to
J run slowly away from the rest of the
train. Suddenly. he AYERS the car was
| showed ahead at a greatly increased rate
OF speed.
The suit was filed through Attorneys
| Lucas p. Loving and Lunsford L..
! Hammer.
| Ernest H. Augusterfer dealer in butter
and eggs at 20 Adams street northwest.
yesterday filed a petition In bankruptcy
pla cling his debts in unsecured claims at
81, Isl and his assets at s5S3.
Because OF the conditions in Mexico
which make investments as we'll as the
lives OF foreigners unsafe. the Mexican
Mining and Smelling Company yesterday
petitioned the District Supreme Court to
he allowed to change the name to the
Peacock Mining and Developing Com
pany. D. L. Fletcher. president. and n
A. Smith, secretary. through Attorney
Edward L. Gies, informed the court that
the concern long ago had abandoned its
original object of developing and mining
its Mexican property. The company now
wants to develop a zinc mine near Joplin,
Mo.
The will of Martha NJ. l.. Clark. who
died May 81. was filed for probate yes
terday by her son, John B. Clark. who
ID named executor of the testament. The
paper is dated May Il. 1909. and provides
that 81, 900 on deposit at the Perpetual
Building Association shall be divided
among the children Of the deceased
Horace F. Clark. Thaddeus 8. Clark.
William L. Clark, John b. Clark and
Florence c. Schofield. Another deposit Of
500 Is to be divided between Thaddeus
S. and John B. Clark.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-11
Epsilou Chapter Celebrates.

Epsilon Chapter OF Sigma Chi Frater-
nifty last night celebrated the fifty-first
anniversary of the establishment Of the
chapter by q reunion and reception at
the chapters new quarters. 1888 FIJI
teenth street northwest. More than 90
guests visited the chapter house, en-
joyed the program. and partook Of the
buffet luncheon. The committee in
charge was composed Of Harry Maxwell.
chairman: Jay Keegan, Leon Frost.
James Houshton. Logon Norria and J.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-11

| Ernest H. Augusterfer dealer in butter
and eggs at 20 Adams street northwest.
yesterday filed a petition In bankruptcy
pla cling his debts in unsecured claims at
ST. Isl and his assets at 1855.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-11

A very pretty home wedding took place
at the residence of Rev. DIR. w. T. Knox.
1lOG Piney Branch road. last night when
his daughter. Miss Barbara Maude Knox.
was united in marriage to MIR. Edwin
Franklin Albertsworth. The ceremony
performed by Rev. J. n Anderson, Of
Washington Missionary College. in the
presence of ~ guests. The house was
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-11
Lockwood Furniture Stolen

Miss Belva A. Lockwood. lawyer.
whose aspirations to he the ruler in
the White Hiuse made her famous.
reported to police last night the theft
of several articles of furniture from
shed in the rear of her home. 3Oi
Indiana avenue northwest, The fur
niture was stored in the building.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-11

Lieut. L. w. Gilmartian. I. $. n. ar
rived at the Ebbitt last evening LOT
brief stay.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-11
Fire Damage Is $4,000.

Fire late last night nearly destroyed
an unoccupied house opposite the Airing
ton Brewery Company's plant at Ross
Ign, Va. The damage was estimated at
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-11

about 5000. Engine Company No. and
Truck No. went to the scene from
Washington.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-24

(SopyrlShr, 1S15, by Ihe view
What's this l hear about Eleanor
going to take up nursing, Dick?"
asked Mollie last night.
did DR.. Lancaster get her in at the
Mercy hospital?" asked Jim, whom
MOllie had brought with her to dinner.
Dick frowned and Jim's mouth
came together with a snap, but I an
swered quietly, Eyes, DR.. Lancaster
called up this afternoon and when l
told him Dick was not here and
asked if there was any message, he
said: Please tell Mr.. Waverly that l
have managed that affair as he
wished and that Miss Fairlow can en-
ter without any previous examina-
ton. Tell him l am sure she will
make good, as l saw her this after
noon and she strikes me as woman
with the temperament and capabili-
ties of a fine nurse"
Dick looked at me in great sur
prise, for had said nothing about it
to him, as 1 was determined that he
should be the first to tell me about it.
Mollie laughed. 81 wonder if the
time will ever come when women will
gain anything from men by anything
else than personality. don't believe
Eleanor Fairlow will make a good
nurse. She will not brook the surveil-
lance nor the direction of some one
else. Nursing is one of the hardest
of professions and she has no more
idea of the mental work she will have
to do than she has of the real grind
ing labor it takes to learn to play a
Chopin prelude or Bach concerto.
Eleanor Fairlow never did anything
in her life that she did not want to do
and don't believe she can bring her
self to do it, and yet Dick, here, rec
ommends her to DR.. Lancaster and
Immediately Eleanor has that some
thing we call personality and he de-
cides she will make d wonderful
nurse"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-24


as smile, there is the woman who
has succeeded in business helping her
needy sister to a position"
Don't be nasty, Dick, just because
the needy sister is Eleanor Fairlow.
You know as well as l that Eleanor
has that nameless attraction for the
opposite sex which makes the woman
who possesses it get what she wants
when she asks it of them"
"And how did you get your posi-
ton, Mollie?" asked Jim, slyly. do
you mean to tell me, who has been
your devoted slave ever since you
were 4 and l was IA, that you only
get things on your merit-that you
have none of that mysterious quality
that you are talking about?"
'Of course have, Jim, and want
to tell you that work it to fraz-
zle," she answered audaciously. "Ev-
cry woman with any sense does, as it
is the only way she ever gets any,
thing from a place at a stenogra-
piers desk to proposal Of marriage
from you. But-after getting either
that's another story, as our friend
Kipling has told us. To hold your
position either as a stenographer or
wife you must have personality
plus"
PLUS WHAT" snapped Dick.
Sympathy, self effacement, good
sense and a capacity for hard work,
dear brother" said MoIlie, sweetly.
"Do you think Eleanor has them?"
why should she not have Them"
growled Dick, "as well as your"
why, indeed?" answered Mollie,
fippantly.
You women make me tired" said
Dick, including me in the discussion,
although, little book, had not said a
word. you are all lovely to Eleanor
to her face and you backbite her ev-
cry chance you get"
dick, that is not fair" protested.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-24
CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE

MOLLIE MAKES DICK FURIOUS
1915, by the Newspaper Enterprise Associ
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-04-09
LOCAL STORES TO CLOSE EARLY
Thirty-Twc Merchants Agree to Close
Their Stores at 600 Except
Wednesdays, Saturdays
and Pay Days

At meeting of business men of
Ladysmith, held at the city hall
Wednesday evening, favorable action
was taken on the proposition Of
carly closing. 1t was decided to close
the stores at 6:0O p M sharp, with
the exception of Wednesdays and
Saturdays, and the 5th, 10Th and
18th of each month. 1t was agreed
that the curtains Of every store
should be drawn and the doors
locked at six O'Clock, with the ex-
ceptions above mentioned, each mer-
chant reserying the right to finish
waiting on any customers who had
entered the store before six"
Thirty-two merchants have entered
into~ this agreement, which is to
take effect April q.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-04-09
EXPLOITS OF ELAINE

What is proving to be the great,
est serial picture ever made is "Ex
ploits of Elaine" which will make
it's initial appearance at the Unique
theater Wednesday, Apr. II.
''The Exploits of Elaine" has civ
en- a new figure to the screen, the
super-criminal, who comes and goes
as unseen and as free as the all
and who leaves desolation and pill
age behind him.
An exhibitor said: Never was
there such a serial as this! Never
such thrills-such suspense, such in
tense longing for the next install
ment. The Sherlock Holmes stories
are outdone in this triumph OF
realism
Don't fail to see the first install
ment, Wednesday, April IA.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-04-09
GAVE SPLENDID CONCERT

The "Euterpian Quartette," also
otherwise known as 1.-The Play Sing
ers," closed the seasons lyceum
course, at the Congregational church
last evening, giving a splendid con-
cert They gave a mixed program of
instrumental and vocal numbers, as
we'll as readings by one of the four,
Miss Potter who was repeatedly en-
cOred.
This organization is headed Coy Ell
sa Becker, whose skill in handling
the violin demonstrates that the
years she has spent in special prepa-
ration on that instrument with the
worlds most famous masters of the
violin, both at home and abroad,
have not been in vain. The rich
tones and power of the cello, in
Miss Potter's hands, were most eff
fectively brought out.
The other members of the com
pany were Emma Rounds, an accom-
plished pianist, and Clara Peterson,
as second violinist, who lacked per-
haps the technique Of Miss Becker,
although still was very good.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-04-09
.ssssesseessgeseessessse
81 q
! FARM BURROWS {
y d
q 8 . . ! ) : . 8 . ! . : . .

John Mcfarland, Dan Shoop and
son, Harley, of Malvern, Iowa, ar
rived here last Friday. Mr.. McFar-
land has 100 acres about miles
south, on tho Gates road, which he
bought last fall from the j. L. Gates
Land Co., and on which he expects
to do considerable clearing this year.
Mr. Mcfarland Will return to Iowa
in q Few days, but the other two
gentlement will remain and occupy
the Mcfarland place for a while. The
senior Mr.. Shoep's wife viii come
here this summer.
n e. Johnson, who came here re-
Gently from North Dakota and bought
80 acres about miles southeast of
this city, is building a house On his
place and will do. considerable 9th
er Improvement work this spring
and summer He purchased q fine
team from Nate Hand Monday, to
help him in his work.
A most enterprising farmer, and
very interesting-esp upon the
subject Of improving cut-over lands
is Mr. Kutt, of O'Brien Co., Ia,
a German, who arrived some three
years ago and bought 10 acres, two
miles south, for $1,000, which he
could now sell for $4,000 Similarly
to Horace Greeley's idea that the
way to resume specie payments was
to resume" Mr. Kutt believes that
the way to clear land is to clear it.
While some place the cost Of clear
ing, in Rusk county, at 81, his idea
is that brushing ng"-cutting all over
5 inches in diameter-and piling them
and the logs ready for burning costs
$40 per acre This, of course, takes
no account Cf wood and other tim
bor products, which often pay the
cost of clearing. Mr. Kutt says, on
an average, a man can clear a acre
per day.
Sam McCandless started plowing
on his farm just south Of the city
limits yesterday.
Paul Feist, one of our enterpris-
ing farmers, is already out cultivat-
ing his land. Mr.. Feist has 80 acres
2 miles south of Ladysmith and
raises considerable corn. He expects
to increase his acreage of that crop.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-04-09
STOCK NEARLY ALL SUBSCRIBED
CIoverdaIe cooperative Cheese Co.
Will Start Operations as Seen as
Frcst is Out CT the Ground

c. c. CRACK, manager of the Clio
vordale Cooperative Cheese Co., re
Gently organized and incorporated to
build and conduct a cheese factory
Z miles north Of Ladysmith 6 miles
east CT Crane), was in the city
Wednesday and Informed the News
Budget that nearly all the stock in
the abovo-named company has been
subscribed for and no difficulty is
anticipated in disposing of the bal
ance
The farmers in the vicinity in
which the cheese factory is to be
located are giving the project their
hearty support, some taking stock
who are at a considerable distance
from it. The success of the venture
seems assured.
AS soon as the frost is out of the
ground, work will be started on the
erection of he factory, and it is
expected to have it ready for opera
ton by the 18th of May
Th3 capital stock Of the Clover
dale COOPERATIVE Cheese Co. is
$1,000. It's officers are: August
Held, president; William Emley, sec
rotary; and C. C. Graack, manager.
The formation and object of this
company was mentioned in the News
Budget about month ago.
Mr. Graack will be th3 cheese
maker.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-04-09
WILL OPEN NEW STORE

NJ w. Mallinson, of Thorp, is
opening up confectionery store
and ice cream parlor in the Some
born building, corner WOrden-av and
First-st, recently vacated by the
Moore-Lemere barber shop. Mr.. Nal
linson is having alterations made in
the building that will make it we'll
fitted for his line of business and
expects to be ready to open up in
about a week. The building will be
repainted, inside and out, and at
tractive, up-to-dat3 fixtures will be
installed
Mr. Mallingson has been engaged
in the same business at Thorp. He
was formerly a resident of Lady
smith, being employed for some
tim0 in the Alden novelty works.
He left the city about four years
ago.
Mr.. Mallinson went to Eau Claire
Tuesday to purchase stock.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-04-09
LADYSMITH IMPROVEMENT NOTES
Various Bits cf News Relating To
Progress in the Crescent City
of the North"

The front of Worden's store has
been repainted.
George Kilgore's land office has
been repainted, inside and out.
Ed Rogness is going to make ex-
tensive improvements On his resi-
dence property, corner Corbett-av
and Second-st east, this spring. M.
Gown has a crew at work moving
the house back and putting a new
foundation under it. The house is to
be given an exterior coating or fin
ish Of stucco and a number of alter
ations are being made SO that when
the work is completed the house will
be in first class shape.
The Hotel Crandell is being re-
painted.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-04-09
A HARp.FoUGHT GAME

T. l.. Murphy received a letter
this week from his son, John, who
is a member of the MenOmonie bas-
ketball team, giving some interesting
particulars concerning the game"
fight put up by that quintet in the
recent Fond du Lac tournament in
which the Fond du Lac team won
the state championship. Menomonie
was a strong contender, winning third
place, Green Bay being second.
In his letter, John says: eve lost
the state championship by missing
one free throw. When the gun end
ed the second half, we were tied
with Fond du Lac, 32 TO 81, and had
a free throw due us, on a foul We
were permitted to make the throw,
but our man, Sipple, was excited
and missed, the ball rolling lazily
around the rim OF the basket and
dropping over the outside edge.
In an account of this game, the
Appleton Crescent says: Murphy
the stellar Menomonie guard, sim
ply ran amuck, and handled the ball
with lightning speed.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-04-09
SILVER WEDDING

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gunderson
celebrated their twenty-fifth we'd
ding anniversary at their home, a
mile and a half east of this city,
Sunday afternoon, about seventy
friends and relatives being present.
A number of songs were sung by
the Norwegian Lutheran choir and
Rev. Ritland, in behalf of the con
gregation CT that church, presented
Mr.. and Mrs. Gunderson with fine
chest of silver. A very excellent
supper was served
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-04-09
)ssssssssssssssssssssssssts
COUNTY SCHOOL NEWS +:
y BY COUNTY SUPT, O. E. RICE .
. : : : ) : : ) ) : ) ) 5 q

Programs for the Spring Institute
will be at the Training School build
ing May 8th, conducted by Prof. Hy-
ers of Stevens Point normal school
Only one day session this time as
We were unable to secure help for
two days. Every teacher for the
coming year in the county is ex-
pected to be enrolled at this meet
ing, exception may Of course be
made to highschool teachers.
There will be quite surplus Of
licensed teachers this summer and
it naturally follows that those who
are best prepared, who manifest the
proper attitude and interest toward
their calling and are found among
progressive teachers, will be wanted.
Such are always the kind called for,
and which superintendent feels
safe in recommending.
We regret, as do the teachers and
pupils who have been preparing for
the spelling contest this spring, that
it seems necessary to drop the
same. The reason being that it was
necessary that at least One-half of
the rural and second class graded
schools enter the contest. Just a
few less than that number were
able for various reasons to under
take the preparation. Those who have
been preparing will not have lost
their time and work, for they have
secured much help in spelling, we
know
Diploma examinations in the eighth
month schools are being held this
week. The rest will write May 18th
and 18th.
Miss Sadie Jordan who has been
teaching in No. Grant, is con-
fined to her room now for three
weeks. Miss Edna Coey of Bruce,
is substituting for her.
There seems little chance for the
repeating of the law creating the
County Board of Education this ses-
sion Of the legislature, We are
very glad to note. The law is a good
one and simply needs strengthening
a little to make it still more pop
ular with the people of the state.
A very pleasant program and box
social was held at the Shaw Dam
school last week, Miss Ruth Miller,
teacher
New school houses will be built
this summer in No. Washington,
a two room brick structure like the
fine building in the Rusk Farm dis
trict, town of Rusk; also one in No.
2, Marshall, as the enrolment there
has reached the limit of 65 pupils
The question of a state graded school
will be considered there at the an
nual meeting in June.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-04-09
BIG FURNITURE SALE

H. A. Stone, special representative
Of Lewis Bros. & Co., Minneapolis
is now here and in charge of the
Today furniture sale being conduct
ed at Ellingboe's furniture store.
AS advertising sales experts, Lewis
Bros. & Co. rank high in their pro-
fession, the copy turned into this Of
flee being some of the very best
advertising in this line we have ever
seen.
A call at the store by a represen-
tative of the News-Budget found Mr.
Stone busy arranging stocks and
marking down the prices for the
big opening Saturday.