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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10
Look and Feel
Clean, Sweet and
Fresh Every Day
Drink a glass Of real hot water
before breakfast to wash
out poisons.

Life Is not merely to live, but to
live we'll. eat well, digest we'll. work
well. sleep we'll, look we'll. What a
glorious condition to attain, and yet
how very easy it 10 If M will only
adopt the morning inside bath.
Folks who are accustomed to feel
dull and heavy when they arise. split
ting headache, stufy from q cold, foul
tongue, nasty breath, acid stomach.
can. instead. feel as fresh as a daisy
by opening the sluices OF the. system
each morning and flushing out the
whole Of the internal poisonous stag
nant matter.
Everyone, whether ailing, sick or
we'll, should. each morning. before
breakfast, drink a glass of real hot
water with a %teaspoonful of limestone
phosphate in 1t to wash from the
stomach. liver, kidneys and bowels the
previous days indigestible waste, our
bile and poisonous toxins; thus cleans.
ing, s~weetening and purifying the en-
tire alimentary tract before putting
more food into the stomach. The &C.
ton of hot water and limestone phos-
plate on an empty stomach Is wonder
fully invigorating. 1t cleans out all the
SOU lamentations. gases. waste and
acidity and gives n a splendid ap-
petite for breakfast. While you are
enjoying your breakfast the water and
phosphate is quietly extracting a large
volume of water from the blood and
getting ready for a thorough flushing
Of all the inside organs.
The millions Of people who are both.
cred with constipation, bilious spells.
stomach trouble, rheumatism; others
who have sallow skins, blood disor.
ders and sickly compilations are urged
to get a quarter pound of limestone
phosphate from any store that handles
drugs which will cost very little, but
is sufficient to make anyone a pro-
nounced crank on the subject of In
ternal sanitation.-Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10
MORE THAN SHE COULD STAND
"ScanIous" Remark Made by Young
CoIored Husband Mas Responsible
for His Black Eye.

Bob Gibbs, a good.natured and in.
dustrious young negro, had brought
about the arrest of his new wife. In
the testimony it was shown that the
girl had spent all she could lay her
hands on for dress and self-ornamenta.
ton. Her home and husband had suf.
fercd in consequence. An alteration
had taken place, and the wife had
BACKED her better halfs already dusky
eye.
The Judge ordered Matty Gibbs to
stand up.
do you think more of your clothes
than of your husband?" the court de.
manded sternly.
"Lawdy, jedge," Matty gasped, 81
don't need no time ter think dat over.
l done cotched him wild clothes, an
low OATS how l gotter keep him. No.
buddy never woulda hit dat niger CT
he hadn't made some scan'lous re.
marks bout green not goin' wild coal.
color."-Case and Comment.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10
A GLASS OF SALTS WILL
END KIDNEY ACKACHE
Says Drugs Excite Kidneys and Rec.
ommends Only Salts, Particularly
II Bladder Hothers You.

When your kidneys hurt and your
back feels sore, don't get scared and
proceed to load your stomach with a
lot Of drugs that excite the kidneys
and irritate the entire urinary tract.
Keep your kidneys clean like you keep
your bowels clean, by flushing them
with a mild, harmless salts which re.
moves the body's urinous waste and
stimulates them to their normal activ-
ity. The function Of the kidneys is to
filter the blood. In "a hours they
strain from it 500 grains of acid and
waste, so we can readily understand
the vital importance of keeping the
kidneys active.
Drink lots Of WATERFOWL can't drink
too much; also get from any pharma.
cist about four ounces Of Jad Salts;
take a tablespoonful in a glass of
water before breakfast each morning
for a few days and your kidneys will
act fine. This famous salts is made
from the acid Of grapes and lemon
Juice, combined with lithia, and has
been used for generations to clean and
stimulate clogged kidneys; also to
n~eutralize the acids in urine SO it no
longer is a source of irritation, thus
ending bladder weakness.
Jad Salts is ~inexpensiye; cannot in.
jure; makes a delightful efervescent
Whitewater drink which everyone
should take now and then to keep
their kidneys clean and active. Try
this, also keep up the water drinking.
and no doubt you will wonder what
became of your kidney trouble and
backache.-Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10
Ozark Mothers Used To Be
Afraid To Go To Bed At Mght

good application at night will. in all
most every case, prevent Q night ab
tack.
But let Mrs. Givan speak for herselfJ
She writes-'I have used Wick. VnpS
Grub on my little girl for Group
I rubbed 1t on her chest and throat
and it is just splendid, and l wasn't
afraid to 60 to bed at night"
Mrs. Cave says-'I find Vap-O.Rub.
the best thing l have v e used for
colds, sore throat, Group and all kinds
of skin troubles for children. I could
not do without 1t now. as it sayea
calling a doctor"
The penetrative quality OF vick's
makes it excellent also for inlamma,
tons Of the skin. such as burns,
bruises. itchings. piles and muscular
soreness. In these cases, particularly
in cases Of burns. it seems to draw
out the Inflammation and has a de.
lightfully cooling effect. Three sizes,
csc, SOC or $1.00. The Wick Chemical
Company, Greensboro, N. c.
eo -Ine Genuine has ~
WMy@@gS
this Trade Marx
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10
INDIGESTION, GAS
Or SICK STOMACH
Time it! Pape's Diapepsin ends
all Stomach misery in five
minutes.

Do some foods you eat hit back
taste good, but work badly; ferment
into stubborn Jumps and cause a sick.
pour. gassy stomach? Now, Mr.. OF
Mrs. Dyspeptic, jot this down: Pape's
Diapepsin digests everything, leaving
nothing to sour and upset you. There
never was anything so safely quick, so
certainly effective. No difference how
badly your stomach is d%isordered you
will get happy relief in five minutes,
but what pleases you most is that it
strengthens and regulates your stom.
ach so you can eat your favorite foods
without fear.
You feel different as soon as "Pape's
Diapepsin" comes in contact with the
stomach-distress just vanishes-your
stomach gets sweet. no gases, no belch-
Ing, no %eructations Of undigested food.
Go now, make tho best investment
you ever made. by getting n large fifty.
cent case Of Pape's Diapepsin from any
store. You realize in five minutes how
needless 1t is to suffer from indiges.
ton. dyspepsia or bad stomach. Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10
"DRUMMER" PLAYED IN LUCK
EIopement Might Have Been a Serious
Matter, But Under the Circum-
stances It Was All Right.

"A man in your business can't get
home very often?" asked the curious
gentleman of the commercial traveller.
"Home, sir?" replied the commercial
traveller. Il should think not! Why.
l get home so seldom that half the
time l can't remember where l live
and have to wire the firm for my adj
dress!"
You don't say SOL"
"Yes." went on the traveller, warm
ing up to his work, Its perfectly true.
One time I was away SO long that
actually forgot l was married, and, TAX
ing a fancy to a girl l met in a strange
town, l eloped with herr"
my %goodness!" gasped the other.
1T might have been awkward for
me-" the traveller said th%oughtfully,
but when we called on the firm dur.
ing Il honeymoon the boss told me
she was my wife already"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10
A Rlnder.

Ernest P. Bicknell, national director
of the American Red Cross, said on
his return from Belgium to a Wash
ington reporter:
IF peace is to come each side must
do its share. Advances must be made
like the girl, you know.
"A young millionaire said to a beau
tiful girl on a moonlit beach between
two dances:
Don't you like that Shakespeare
can quotation:
"'"The friends thou hast and their
adoption tried,
Grapple them to thy soul with hoops
of steel.''
THE girl sighed.
"'Beautiful,' she said. Beautiful.
But wouldn't hoops of gold be bet.
ter?'"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10

medical opinion. without charge-ab
solutely free. This "Anuric" of DR.
Pierce's is 81 times more active than
lithia, for it dissolves uric acid in the
system. as hot water does sugar.
Simply ask for DR.. Pierce's Anuric
Tablets. There can be no imitation.
Every package Of "Anuric" is sure to
be DR.. Pierce's. You will find the sig.
nature on the package just as you do
on DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
the ever-famous friend to ailing
women.
Worry is a frequent cause and
sometimes a symptom Of kidney dis
ease. Thousands have testified to i'm.
mediate relief from these symptoms
after using DR.. Pierce's Anuric Tablets
for the kidneys and backache.
DR.. Pierces Favorite Prescription
makes weak women strong, sick
women we'll. No alcohol. Sold In
tablets or LIQUID.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10
Archie's Neck.

Little WILHELM small boy stories
the central figure is nearly always
name Little Willie-came running
into the house, suffering in his ex'
element:
"Mommer," he painted, do you know
Archie Sloan's neck?"
do l know WHAT" asked his
mother.
DO l know Archie Sloan's neck?'
repeated her offspring.
Il know Archie Sloan" answered
the puzzled parent; so l suppose ]
must know his neck. Why?"
Well" said Willie. che just now
fell into the backwater up to it."-Sat'
urday Evening Post.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10
SUDDEN

Tho close connection which exists
between the heart and the kidneys is
we'll known nowadays. As soon a.
kidneys are diseased, arterial tension
10 increased and the heart functions
are attacked. When the kidneys no
longer pour forth waste. uremic poi
soning occurs. and the person dies and
the cause is often given as heart dis
ease, or disease of brain or lungs.
It Is q good insurance against such a
risk to send 10 cents for a large trial
package of "Anuric"-the latest dis
covery Of DR.. Pierce. Also send a
sample Of your water. This will be
examined without charge by expert
chemists at DR.. Pierce's Invalids' Ho-
tel, Buffalo. N. Y. When you suffer
from backache. frequent or scanty
urine, rheumatic pains here or there.
or that constant tired, WORKOUT feel.
ing. it's time to write DR.. Pierce, de-
scribe your symptoms and get his
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10
Praise for Works Of Fiction,

The most influential books and the
truest in their influence. are works
Of fiction. They repeat, rearrange,
and clarity the lessons Of life, dis
engage us from ourselves, constrain
us to the acquaintance of others, and
show us a web of experience, but with
a single change--that monstrous o n
Stunning ego of ours struck out.-R. L.
Stevenson.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10
Now Sleep Soundly Since They Have
Found a Sure Preventive
For Group.

Many mothers. besides those OF
Ozark, Mo-, have been afraid to sleep
at night for fear of being awakened
by that dread croupy cough. Mrs. H.
H. Givan and Mrs. ]. ]. Cave. both of
Ozark, have found, in common with
many other Missouri mothers, that a
gar Of Vap.O-Rub in the house in
sures a good nights sleep.
Vap.O-Rub is the external treatment
for all forms of Group or cold troubles.
introduced here from the South last
winter. 1t is in salve form and you
just rub it over the throat and chest,
covering with q warm flannel cloth.
The body warmth releases antiseptic
vapors that are inhaled with each
breath, loosening the phlegm, and. in
addition. Vick's is absorbed through
and stimulates the skin, relieving the
tightness and soreness. Group is usu-
ally relieved in fifteen minutes. and a
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10

t h @ shepherds?
To say to men to-
day that God
loves them? Yes,
but only announc-
ing that part Of
the Gospel the
preacher is act
ing cruelty, he
m u t announce
t h a t there is
wrath with God.
Many years ago
the bishop of the
central diocese Of
New York said to
a class Of young
men about to en-
ter the ministry:
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10
For Future Reference.

Miss Ribbons (the typistJ-What
are you marking that baseball sched-
ule with a blue pencil for, Adalbert?
Adalbert (tEe Office boy)-Oh! I'm
jes' fiyin' de dates when ME granmud-
der's an grandfadders funerals is goin'
ter take place.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10
Vacation,

Cook-What is your definition of Q
vacation?
Hook-A vacation is something that
enables a man to get away from home
for a time, so he won't have to live
up to his reputation.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10
The ADVANTAGE.

Hearing those high-priced opera
singers on the monograph is almost
as good as hearing them OF the
stage"
Better. You can shut them off
whenever you like on the phono.
graph.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10
The Wrath
of God
BY REV. ]. H. RALSTON
Secretary Of Correspondence Department.
Moody Bible Institute Of Chicago

TEXT-For the wrath OF God is re-
vealed from heaven against all ungodli-
ness and unrighteOusness Of men, who
hold the truth in unrighteousness.-Rom.
lib.
What are the good tidings of great
Joy as announced by the angels to
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10

North Crandon, Wi s.-sWhen I was 16 years
old I got married and at 10 years I gave birth to
not walk across the floor without having to sit
down to rest and it was hard for me to keep about
and do my work. went to q doctor and he told
me l had a displacement and ulcers, and would
much that I lid not know what to do. Having
heard of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
I thought I would give it a trial and it made me as
lwell as ever. I cannot say enough in favor Of the
.s.nzNcs. NAME AsPACu, North random. Wis.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10
On the Diamond.

Dorothy-You say it was their dia-
mond wedding?
Marion-Yes; they were married in
the baseball park.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10

Be not too early in the fashion. nor
too long out of It; o at any time in
the extremes of it.-Lavater.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10
EeQLtk for
Sick @6men
For Forty Years Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Has Been
Woman's Most Reliable Medicine
Here is More Proof.

To women who are suffering from some form Of
woman's special ills, and have a constant fear of breaking
down, the three following letters ought to bring hope:-
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10

And when a mans down he thinks
1t Is all up with him.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10

It's a wise saw that knows its own
maker
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10

Don't lose oil your energy waiting
for rich relations to die.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10

Quiet.
A motor car was one day standing in
a street and the chauffeur was having
some little trouble with the starting
crank.
A small crowd OF oilers were watch.
ing operations. and when the motorist
had finished his struggles a man from
the crowd advanced toward him.
Holding out a coin, he remarked:
well done, my man; here's a nickel
for you. That's the quietest street or.
gan l have ever heard"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10

Her Way.
Can your wife keep a secret?"
Sure, she cal keep a secret-in
circulation"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10

Wrath usually comes in family jars.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10
Testimony from Oklahoma.

Iawton, Okla.-"When I began to take Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound I seemed to be good for nothing. Itired easily
and had headaches much of the time and was irregular. took it again
before my little child was born and it did me a wonderful amount of
good at that time. never fail to recommend Lydia I. Pnkhamls
Vegetable COMPOUND. to aiing women because it has done SO much
for me."-Mrs. A l. MCCAsLAND, 500 Have st, Lawton, Okla.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10

Safety First.
Knicker-What is the best thing to
do in dealing with the submarine ques-
ton?
Booker-Well. we might dry up.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10
INTERNATIONAL
NNDMSQlO0L
LESSON

(By z. o. SELLERS. Acting Director OF
Sunday school Course. Moody Bible
instituted
Copyright. 1916. Western Newspaper Union.)
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10

Don't think because a mule takeS
to his heels that he is a coward.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10

Diplomacy is often a knife in the
hands of the underhand.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10

Easy.
Mrs. Jones-What would you give
a dog to prevent its barking at mighty
Mr.. Smith-Give it away.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10
From a Grateful Massachusetts Woman.

Roxbury, Mass.-"I was suffering from infam-
nation and was examined by a physician who found
that my trouble was caused by a displacement.
My symptoms were bearing down pains, backache,
and sluggish liver. I tried several kinds of medi-
veg Compound. t has cured me and l:I am
pleased to be in my usual good health by using it q
and highly recommend it:"-ltrs. B. N. OsaooD, n
l Haynes Park, Roxbury, Mass. s.
If you want special advice write to LYDIA
e. Pinkham Medicine Co. (contidentiaD Lynn,
letter will be opened, read and answered by Z wo
in strict confidence.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-02-10

Up.to-Date.
How is Doctor Wombat as a physt
cian?"
Best ever. When you get exhaust
ed over bridge he prescribes dancina
as a rest cure"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-14
MORE PREcAUTloN IN WEDDING
OF WEAKLINGS IN RANKS

Columbus, N. NJ, July 14.-Be-
cause Of hasty physical examination
before leaving Massachusetts for the
border, militiamen stationed here
may have to submit to a more severe
medical test. Prospects are that this
would deplete ranks. Precautions
are necessary to weed out weaklings,
who become pensioners if disabled.
Several militiamen affoc ed by the
heat during hikes dropped in their
tracks and were brought back to
camp in automobiles. Their cOndi-
ton is not serious. Humidity from
recent rains and temperature of SO
made weather oppressive.
Plans are being made for a long
stay by the national guardsmen.
Wooden flooring is being construct
ed in the tents and the men are build
ing miniature adobe walls around
their tents to keep out water during
heavy rains. A higher and dryer
camp is being prepared for the mi
htia. 600 more guardsmen are ex-
peCted Saturday.
Company K. of Adams, Mass,
queIled another riot in the negro
dance hall. Shots had been fired
when militiamen burst in and ar
rested several men.
San Antonio, Tex.-Brigadier Gen.
Tasker H. Bliss arrived here today
ready to begin his inspection tour of
army camps.
Troops Raise Cain
Notwithstanding by lack of
sufficient supplies on their train, 200
New York troops en- route to the Dor
der to stamp out banditry stopped
off in Cleveland long enough to make
East 9th street look as though Villa
had led another raid on an american
city. The troops were given an hour
to obtain food at stores near the
Nickel Plate depot.
Impatient because store employees
could not attend to their wants fast
L. L
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-14
THINKS WORLD AGAINST HIM.
DECIDES ON SLAVERY

New York, July 14.-Having tried
half a dozen jobs and finding none to
his liking, Walter H. SchiIling, 10, of
BayOnne, N. J., wants to be a slave.
He so announced today in a news
paper advertisement, as follows:
Bright, ambitious young man,
excellent references, willing to
work, will sell himself into sIaV-
cry for his keep. have got to
eat. State best price,"
SchiIling said today he had at
tended the public schools, achieved
some success in athletics, and had in
turn been a newspaper reporter, a
stock keeper, accountant in a steel
plant and automobile supply sales
man. Most of these jobs he quit. He
said he was convinced the world was
now against him and decide upon
the slavery idea so he could be as
sUred of food. SChilling is a lodge
member and now lives at home,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-14

cleaned out a restaurant. A riot call
brought score Of police to storekeep-
ers' aid, but no arrests were made.
-O-O-
ROTHSCHILO & CO. SUED FOR
MONEY DUE ON SIGN
Suit for money due them on an
electric street sign has been filed
against ROthschild G Co. by the
Chase ElCc 'ric Co.
MOy Shiu and Nov Dock some time
ago started a Chinese restaurant on
Wabash av. property leased from
ROthschild & Co. From the Chase
Electric Co. they bought a $500 cleo
trio sign, which read Asia Cafe,
Chop Suey."
The firm went out Of business.
There was still $133.52 payments due
on the sign, but the electric company
discovered that a clause in the China
mems lease said that in case the lease
was forfeited that all fixtures in the
cafe should become the property of
the lessor So the Chase Electric
Co. now wants the department store
to pay it the money yet due on the
sign.
O-0
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-14

cleaned out a restaurant. A
brought score Of police to ste
ers' aid, but no arrests were
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-02-04
PITH OF THE
WAR NEWS

The Germans began another Dig drive
in the west, centerins their attacks
at two points on the French line.
The gain in territory made by the
Germans was the most extensive re.
ported IN several months.
In tire Caucasus the Russians have
scored further successes against
the Turks.
In the Balkans the Austrlans continue
to make progress in Albania. report.
ing the occupation Of Alesso and
San Giovanni di Medua.
On he eastern front there raye ieen
only isolated engagements between
the Austrians and the Russians.
Since Oct. I, 1915, 16 German aero
planes have been lost in engage.
ments on the western front. while
the Allies are known TO have lost
90. the Berlin War Office stated.
Il is alleged that wounded German
prisoners, including officers. have
been placed in positions before the
defenses Of the Allies, where they
would be under the fire OF German
guns. and have been kept there for
hours, in some cases. in the utmost
agony.
South Of Givenehy the Germans sue.
eeeded in getting footing in some
parts Of the French trenches.