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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07

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THE VAIN FROG.

One day a bullfrog hoped on an old
log which lay, n end in the water.
at the side of a brook. He felt very
important, for he was a very large
frog, and could make a very loud
noise at night. He looked at himself
in the clear water and turned his head
from side to side a%dmiringly. Il am q
handsome fellow" he said. Il am fat,
and my eyes are big and bulgy; my
coat is like green satin, and my vest
fits like a piece of kid" And he be-
gan to pun up with pride.
All at once a dog came running
through the woods, and seeing the
frog, he barked and ran on the log,
but II was 10 slippery he went back
to the bank. what a noise you make"
croaked the frog; "and you have
nothing to boast of, you are not as
handsome as I am, and you cannot
walk across a little log"
"You need not boast so much" said
the dog; "all you car do is to make a
noise and splash in the water, and you
look like a green tomato ready to pop
OPEN"
my coat is much handsomer than
YOURS" said the frog, land my voice
is considered one Of the sweetest that
are heard at night"
The dog opened his mouth wide and
laughed. "Oh, dear!" he said. IF yor
could hear yourself, Mr.. Frog, yor
never would be so proud. do not
claim to be handsome or to have 6
good voice, but I am sure that ir
both | Guido you," and he made anoth
er dash at the frog. But 1t was OF NJ
use. The log was toe slippery.
You cannot Brighten me-" said the
frog. II am too big for you to bite
l can puff myself up to an enormou:
size"
You have a handsome pair of hint
legs" said the dog. you have a RICH
to be proud of those"
The frog gave a hop to show then
better. YES" he replied, they woult
look very well on any table, but l an
not anxious to part with them"
And your vest does fit WELL" salt
the dog.
Now / come to look you over. ant
see you hop, you have cause to b.
proud Of your fine looks. 1t is a pit,
you have to stay in the water so mucl
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07
DARWIN WAS A "DULL BOY"
SchooImaster Could See Little Genius
In the Budding Scientist-like
Horace and Euclid.

Shrewsbury school, visited by Bonar
Law. is proud of having had Charles
Darwin on its benches, the London
Chronicle observes. During his school
days, however, the great scientist
gave little indication Of genius, be-
ing described by his formmaster as "a
dull and apathetic boy" The only
school books in which he took inter.
est were Horace and Euclid. and all
his enthusiasm was reserved for his
playtime hobbies Of collecting curl.
osities and blowing up his friends in
chemical experiments-an unpopular
amusement at the school where Greek
was the teachers pride and the
scholars endeavor.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07

Everybody is pleased with the light,
gay colors of the coats and sweaters,
golfing outfits, and all sorts of sports
clothes in which the feminine half of
the world has gone about this sum-
mer. And now that heavier things
are needed for the crisp autumn days,
the gay colors are to continue, and the
dashing broad stripes, too. And with
them, white and cream color in heavy
knitted caps, sweaters and scarfs are
not by any means an %infrequent
sight.
The golfing sweater and cap shown
in the picture is a very good type of
the most practical of all these very
practical things. Just now there is a
fad for long wooden scarfs. They are
knitted or woven in all the accepted
gay colors for sports clothes, in white
and in the quieter colors as well. For
every woman, young or old, appears
to have walked up to find herself
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07
MARK GRAVES WITH NAPLES
Plan Proposed to Honor canada's
Dead Who Have Fallen In
Flanders.

How to mark permanently the rest
ing places Of the thousands Of Cana
dian soldiers who have fallen in Flan~
ders and In France is q matter to
which the people of the dominion have
given considerable thought.
From a member Of the Overseas
club comes the happy suggestion that
since the maple leaf is the emblem OF
Canada, maple trees be planted over
the isolated graves and along the
roads leading to the cemeteries. He
has already sent millions Of seeds to
France. and is to send nor
The species chosen is the sugar
maple, and so France in time will
have a beautiful memorial Of the
aliens who gave their lives for her.
Youths Companion.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07
The Widows Mite.

A written examination swas being
held in a local board school. The sub
ject was Scripture.
One question was: what do you
know about the widows mite?"
A little girl who had evidently been
absent when that subject was under
discussion, wasn't at a loss for a good
answer. She wrote: "I"s when the
child is born after the fathers DEATH"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07
To Keep Mosquitoes Away.

For keeping the mosquitoes away, a
mixture of one ounce Of cedar oil.
two ounces of citronella, and two
ounces spirits of camphor is recon-
mended, and 1t is said that a few
drops of this mixture on a cloth on
the bed will keep mosquitoes in the
distance and will be effective for a
long time. If you don't like the fra
GRANGE you might put a clothespin on
your nose.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07

wanting a wooden scarf, and the dark,
quiet colors are made for the few who
like grave things. One sees these
scarfs everywhere-with street suits
on the shopping rounds, in the autos
along the drives, at the outdoor con.
certs, and on the business girl going
to and from her work. In gold n
light yellow, in rose and primrose
pink, in vivid green and brilliant
cerise they greet the coming autumn
with hues as bright as those of the
turning leaves.
The sweater shown here has a col.
lar and belt in line with the new
styles, wherein a belt across the
back or extending part way round the
figure is much featured. The cap
to match is made with b~ecomingness
as well as comfort in mind. A scarf,
added to these two pieces. leaves
nothing to be needed for the out-of-
doors life led by those who have
learned to defy the weather.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07
Tobacco and Poison.Gas.

Writing to a friend, a corporal Of
the Canadian artillery says:
What hurt us most was the gas
they turned loose. 1t made the air
green and yellow, and it Just chokes
and poisons a man where he stands.
Tobacco saved many a boys life in
that battle. We began to feel pretty
choky at the guns, and wondered II
tobacco would help US. We thought
we would try it, and put a big chew
In our mouths, and it made us spit
the gas up. Now, when we notice
the gas in the air, we put tobacco
in our mouths, and 1t helps us a lot
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07

II see that Cleveland has one OF
those perfect babies now" said Mrs.
Blight. Perhaps If | had not been a
perfect baby l would not always be
casting gloom upon my enemies u
have no friends), my surroundings and
myself today. But when was a
child. my parents. in their hygienic
craze, fed me only sweet milk. etc.
And now that ] have grown up, my
disposition Graves the sour"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07
WAS NOT A SEA SERPENT
American Museum Gets Picture OF
Harmless Shark, Mistaken
for a Monster.

Stories of persons having sighted
sea serpents and other monsters OF
the deep reach the officials OF the
American Museum Of Natural History
frequently, most of them coming In
the form of letters during the sum-
mer months, when persons more IA
miliar with business offices or their
homes than with the inhabitants OF
the sea are attracted to the resorts.
Most OF the letters are based on
hearsay evidence, and so 1t was with
some surprise that DR.. F. A. Lucas.
the director of the museum, read In
one of the letters than an actual pho
tograph of the sea serpent whose &C
tions were described was being for
warded under separate cover. He
awaited the arrival of the photograph
eagerly. The letter which preceded 1t
said that the e serpent had made
its appearance at the eastern end OF
Long island and that 1t had whipped
and churned the water near the spot
at which 1t appeared for nearly an
hour.
Occasionally its huge tail could be
seen above the water; at other times
two or three sections Of its writing,
dark body could be seen at once. One
OF the spectators who had fed to the
shore from a small boat procured a
kodak and snapped the monster as
conclusive evidence that sea serpents
did exist.
The photograph arrived in the next
days mail, however, and Doctor Lu
cas- found It to be not a sea serpent
but what is known as a "thrasher'
shark, a species which, 1t is said, Is
more afraid of man than man is OF 1t
Its name is derived from the manner
in which 1t thrashes about in the wa
ter with its huge tail.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07
WON'T MIX
Bad Food and Good Health Won't Mix.

The human stomach stands much abuse
but It won't return good health II you give
1t wrong food.
If you feed right you will feel right, for
proper food INT q good mind 10 the sure
road to health.
"A year ago I became much alarmed about
my health for I began to suffer after each
meal no matter how little ! ate" says .
Denver woman.
Il lost appetite IND the very thought OF
food grew distasteful. with the result that
I was not nourished and got weak and thin.
There was no one to shoulder my house
hold burdens, and como what might l must
bear them, and this thought nearly drove
me frantic when I realized that my health
was breaking down.
81 read an article in the paper about some
one with trouble just like mine being bene-
flied by Grape-Nuts food and acting on this
suggestion I gave Grape-Nuts q trial. The
first dish Of this delicious food proved that
I had struck the right thing.
my uncomfortable feelings In stomach
and brain began to disappear and In q short
time l was again myself. Since than Ihays
gained ~ pounds In weight through q sum
mer OF hard work and realize i am q very
different woman. all due to the splendid
food. Grape-Nuts,"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07
Did His Part.

A little boy of FIVE was invited to a
children's party, The next day he
was giving an account Of the fun. and
said that each Of the little visitors had
contributed either q song, recitation
or music for the pleasure Of the rest.
"Oh, poor little Jack!' said his moth
er. How very unfortunate you could
do n%othing!"
YES, | could, mother" replied the
young hopeful. II stood up and said
my prayers!"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07

war by the Association of Theatrical
Directors, and the results were OBJ
tanned. thanks to their treasury and
to contributions from friends and
patrons of the theater. This charity
is housed in the Jardin de Paris, There
Is no charge for food. and its activt.
ties have been extended to a medical
service and school.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07
A,dlno Needy Actors.

Theaters in France have obviously
suffered more from the war than in
other European countries. While the
government made its headquarters In
Bordeaux. practically all the houses
were closed, and sven now conditions
in Paris are by no means normal. lie
Figaro, in itG issue Of July l, says
that, up to that time. the work In aid
of artists and employees Of the Paris
theaters had provided 100000 meals
to needy theatrical people. "L'oeuvre"
was founded at the beginning Of the
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07
FACE BATHING WITH
Cutieura Soap Most Soothing to Sen.
sitive skins. Trial Free.

Especially when preceded by little
touches Of Cuticura Ointment to red,
rough, itching and pimply surfaces.
Nothing better for the skin, scalp.
hair and hands than these super
creamy emollients. Why not look your
best as to your hair and skin?
Sample each free by mail with book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. KY.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07
Truly B%ostonese.

Contrary to her custom, a Boston
woman strayed far enough from home
to encounter a mile post, on which
she saw inscribed, II NJ. from Boston,
Thinking it a gravestone, she read
softly, I'm from Boston," and then
commented thoughtfully, How sim
pie and acknowledgements.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07
Catch DELAYED.

Tommy went fishing last Sunday
without his mothers permission.
When he arrived at school the next
morning one Of his chums asked: did
you catch anything yesterday,
Tommy?
mot till ! got home," al the sad
response.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07
For Spending Money.

A great deal is said about keeping
the boy on the farm. The boy can be
kept there II the girls are there. Then
why not give the girl o chance for
making spending money by having q
flock of chickens?
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07
More Jobs.

do you object to a commission
form of government"
mot at ALL" declared the boss.
Then l can put several Of my men
into office, instead Of only one"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07
Reasonable.

"Fogarty has quit the profession.
What do you think Of that?"
'Fogarty quit? You must be af-
fected by the heat. Why, he's on the
bill this very day. What got the ides
into your Panama?'
well. l saw him coming out Of .
business mans lunch place."
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07
Not Yet.

Mrs. Talky-So the turkey trot Is
out of favor now.
Mr.. Bored-I wish the hen gable
was, too!
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07

l generally phrase it differently. but
this is what l really say to the bride:
Il felicitate you on the success Of your
chase"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07

A woman, can do more with a hair
pin than a man can accomplish with
a full kit of carpenters tools.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07

AS long as you pay compliments
only you will not be forced to eat
your words.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07

The farther the waters Of the ocean
get from the equator the less salt
they contain.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07
Rare Case, q

There are exceptions to all rules"
II had a striking illustration Of that
fact offered me only yesterday"
How 500"
II travelled with an actor two hours
before he told mi what his profession
was"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07
Crape-Nuts

is a delicious food scientifically prepared from
wheat and barley.
In the making. the starch of the grains
is partially pre-digested for quick and easy
assimilation furnishes the nourishment
Nature requires for the daily rebuilding of
body and brain.
1t pays to keep oneself in the highest
condition of physical and mental vigor.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07
Had Had the Experience.

Yes, we pay spot cash for every
thing"
All! l often speak to my husband
about the time when he had to-
Puck. .
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07

Freemasons In America.
Freemasonry OF this country includ,
ed 1,671,477 members at q count made
last year.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-10-07
Best Mill

Cannot grind good -four from poor whe'
health from food and drink which is not fitted t
Right food-the kind the system re-
quires, goes a long way toward putting one
on The Road to MELVILLE.
This road leads to comfort. happiness
and long life.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
LITTLE INTEREST IN
LOCAL STOCK MART
Further Liquidation of New
Pennsylvania Bonds, Rapid
Transit offered at 9.

There was very little Of interest in the
local stock market today. Sentiment was
somewhat depressed and the Street as
sumed a waiting attitude, no one caring
to do very much until tho New York
market assumes definite trend. While
the market was not what could be called
active, IL was more active than during
the trading of yesterday.
An Idea Of the stagnation OF the local
market can be had from the fact that
during the hour from 1890 to 1870 D. m.
only about 800 shares changed hands
During the afternoon session Keystone
Telephone first per cent. bonds we're
brought out at 1875, off u from the last
previous sale
Distinctly local issues, with the excep-
ton of Electric Storage and Lehigh Coal
and Navigation stock and trust certlh-
Gates, did not follow the trend of the New
York market to lower levels. Arbitrage
stocks, such as Pennsylvania, Reading
ana Steel common, were lower during the
morning. but became stronger after mid
day as the result of the Improvement in
the New York market. Philadelphia Elec-
trio and United Gas Improvement were
both fractionally higher on small transac-
tlons.
For 500 Of Rapid Transit trust certih-
Gates was bid in the morning session.
while offerings were made at TO- There
were no transactions, however, the pros
pectlve buyer and seller not being able
to agree on a price. This is the lowest
bid for the certificates this year. 1t has
sold as low as 9H since January 1,
There was further liquidation today of
the new Pennsylvania AZ per cent. bonds.
when issued, and they were the most
active In the bond market. More atten-
ti0n was shown in bonds than in stocks.
During tho morning $4,000 of the new
bonds sold, reaching a new low record
since they were brought out They sold
down to 1OS15, off u from the final OF yes
terday and 70 below the price at which
they were taken by the syndicate. In the
New York bond market these bonds were
also the most active. reaching a new low
of 1924. Reading general mortgage Is
were also lower. City As of 1871 were
stronger and the city As of 1943 were un-
American Railways 5s of 1917 sold to-
day for tho first time since around the
first of the year, $1,000 changing hands at
95, UP q from the last previous sale.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
REAL ESTATE
80 81 IA NEWS q A ;

The determination of Mayor Blanken-
burg TO avoid further delay in the COM
pietion of the Parkway. from Logan
Square to 22d street, is being highly
commended by real estate men.
The large tract of city property be-
tween the west side of Logan Square and
the Spring Garden entrance of Fairmouut
Park, has been an interesting real estate
proposition since February %. 1907, when
the work of razing old buildings was un-
dertaken.
This marked the beginning of the i'm
provement of the Parkway.
1t is confidently believed that there viii
be a substantial advance in real estate
values as a result of the completion of the
work, and that properties situated near
the Parkway will command very much
higher prices within one year This IS
shown by the way values have advanced
at the northwest corner of nth and Arch
streets.
1t is TO the interest of the city, the pub
lic and the property owners that the
Parkway should be rushed to completion
The city will be benfted by an increase
in real estate tax assessments the public
will enjoy the benefit of beautiful thor
oughfare and the property owners will be
able TO receive better prices for their real
estate.
II has been frequently remarked upon
how little property dlOlB Alle 4 dihWey
has changed hands. One reason for this
is the angle at which the Parkway crosses
all the north and south streets.
Another matter that will have to work
itself out, is when one comes to proper
ties that have been partly taken by the
city To use the words of real estats
men who have testified for owners in such
cases. such parts OF lots have only a spec
ulative value, they are not deep enough
to build upon, and must buy from adjoin-
ing owners, or sell to them. to get a suf-
ficient ground space upon which proper
building for such a street can be erected.
There is also very prevalent idea that
the city will require some special class
of building and general construction, that
the city may have to supervise building
operations along the Parkway.
All these considerations are responsible
for the lack of buying and selling of prop
erty along the Parkway. 1t would be
very hard to quote front foot values OH
any part OF the established line of the
Parkway, from the City Hall to the en-
trance OF Fairmount Park.
It will be interesting TO see the course
of prices when the paving and grading
are actually under way. LESSOR
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
S,yRENGTH FOLLOWED
EARLY WEAKNESS
,,.rket oversold in Afternoon,
and Prices Advanced on
Light Supply.

..-u, YORK, Feb. 24.-The stock market
NJ reak today on continued selling of
nssssisa from abroad and losses OF as
s,epG ~ point and over were made
m''laa.tc,H the list. Trading was more
'.l.s fhan for some few days past. he
ss..i,s,nr tendency remained In force until
a,ylaH aav when there was a slight rally
soS the market became strong many o,
~ leading Issues going above the hnal
hetter tone shown around midday
l.e,,,,ed in the afternoon and there was
eo.'..,,,,d eoD...s,,yced Improvement throughout the
'rhe liauidation of the morning ap-
nss-.,,iv. Nv became exhausted and some eff
~ ~ cover shorts disclosed the fact
,s.t there was very little supply. All
J. III the market gave evidence OF being
y - byersold condition. There were ac-
,s,,iations in Reading and the stock
M 4 to 14l1s. Mexican petroleum was
.,so strong, at one time being up SA
/, a A.. CO., a..
,l.,or was advanced that the shipping
,s6fI6n abroad as the result of Ger
~snyis action in placing war zone
.,d,,nd Great Britain had been over
..vsd az a depressing market factor. and
g..jlzatlon of this in addition to being
sy,rsold, caused improvement throughout
ths lat
ssntirnent was also much encouraged by
M decision Of the Supreme Court that
ihe Interstate Commerce Commission is
rIthout authority to inspect correspond
ana hles of Interstate railroads. This
inltation, It was believed, win apply in
Ainllar way to the interstate corpora
.lona that will be under the Jurisdiction
n The new Federal Trade Commission.
During the morning the Street did not
appeAr to realize what this decision
meant
The outstanding feature in the stock
market is still tho foreign situation as
ferards shipping conditions on account
az the sinking of several steamers in the
North Sea and the English Channel and
lhs restrictions which Great Britain has
placed on sailings through the Irish Sea
ana the North Channel. One effect of
these developments, it was argued, would
DO to check the movement of American
exports.
The possibility of check OF our enor-
nous exports TO Europe, principally to
England, the talk of the establishment of
big credit here for England, and the
seling of American securities did not
serve to strengthen the foreign exchange
market today and rates again declined.
Demand sterling went to $479A, off 81
from the final of yesterday, while francs
we're quoted at $50, q new low record for
exchange on Paris. The market strength
sned in the afternoon.
As has been the case for the last sew
eral days. liquidation from abroad today
was mostly in high-grade railroad bonds,
transactions being made sellers 20 fiat"
The heaviest selling was in Northern Pa
edc prior As, while Central Pacific first
q were also sold in some quantity.
Call money loaned at 2 per cent. during
The greater part of the day, but closed at
H.