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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20

A conscience. stricken citizen of For
est Grove surprised Durham Wilson Of
Millville. aged ninety.one years. by in
closing in a letter a 81 bill. The note
accompanying the bill stated that
about thirty.tive years ago, when Will
son lived at Forest Grove. two of his
chickens strayed to the writer's prop.
erty and he contiscuted them. The
writer said that he had had no peace
OF mind for 4 number OF years and
that he now wanted to ease his on
science by making due restitution.
The note Il not signed, and Wilson
does no recall the incident of losing
the chickens.-Millville IN. J.) Dis.
patch Philadelphia Record.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20
A MARTYR,

when we were married YOU said
there was nothing you wouldn't do
for me-" said the spoiled darling.
Well, my dear" answered her hus-
band. patiently. Il was thinking the
matter over the other day, and it
seemed to me there was nothing you
hadn't asked me to do for you. but If
there is any little thing in your mind
you haven't mentioned yet, speak and
! will do the best | can"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20
Faithful in Death.

"All his life DObbs was a great
booster of his home town"
AN admirable character, no doubt"
And he kept 1t up after he died.
you're joking"
Not at all. He made arrangements
for his funeral some years before he
passed away and on his tombstone. fol.
lowing the usual epitaph. vas chiseled.
Next to heaven. there is III place like
Chiggersville.'"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20
Two kickers.

What do YOU suppose that little
lOng.carcd donkey did when kissed
him on the noso?" said the sweet
young thing.
II surely don't know" replied the
young MAJ with the pink spats.
He kicked"
did you only kiss him once"
Yes"
We'll, | don't blame him. I'd kick,
too, il you only kissed me once
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20
A Foolish Custom.

I'm sorry. madam said the cash
Ter, but we cant cash this check OF
yours, Your account is already over.
drawn. You have no money in this
bank"
But | still have one of your check
books"
"~Ccrtainly."
Then, why do you let me keep a
check book If | cant use it" I'll never
have anything to do with this mean
Old bank again.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20

high heels are in fashion. rs they are
most of the time in women's shoes,
the wise woman will not buy the high.
est heel to be purchased and so he
in the extreme of fashion. but will pur.
chase those that give her n good bal.
ance. considering style afterward.
Many of the ills female flesh is heir
to can be traced to high heels.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20
Be Sure That the Shoes Fit.

In buying n shoe look carefully at 1t
and how it fits the foot and ankle in
the mirror Of the shoe store. When
you are pleased In regard to the ap-
pearance give as much consideration
to the feel of the shoe on the foot. In
ing or uncomfortable than to have tc
stand and walk in n shoe that does not
fit. 1t is worth being extra particular
about this. and il necessary some of
the looks and appearance of the shoe
should be sacrificed for comfort. When
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20
A M artyr.

Your family must be very fond Of
oysters"
you don't think I'm ordering oys-
tcrs by the bushel because We like
them. do you? I'm the only one in
the family who can eat them at ALL"
Then what do you want with so
many"
~ don't want them. My wife
wants the shells to make a roadway
from the sidewalk to the garage"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20

the metal.thrcad laccs are used to Tin
ish the bottom of the foundation skirt
or for the lace jacket.
The simple gown shown in the pic.
ture has Il baby waist and plain skirt
of satin. A full panel of chiffon is
brought down the front of the gown
and forms a drapery over the bodice.
1t is outlined on the waist with opal.
escent %seQuins. and there is a gay lit.
tie bow of satin ribbon at the Shout.
dcrs.
The girdle is of crushed satin edged
with chiffon roses in very pale tints
OF several colors. WHICH take up the
Coloring which CLEANS in the seQuins.
Satin slippers and silk hose to match
the frock make up all that could be
asked for in a girlish dance costume.
(~ 2@s~1
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20
Told by StreakS.

DO you know what that town was
we passed through few minutes
ago." asked the driver of tie fast au-
tomobilc as they flew through space.
NO" was the reply of his compan-
ion; lit looked like a yellow streak
to me-"
You're right; it was St. Louis"
Nov what's this town we're going
through"
This looks like a red streak"
Right you are, Chicago"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20
Mother and Dauotter,

The old fashioned woman who used
to fill eight lamps and clean eight
globes every afternoon now has II
daughter who is too tired to walk
across Il room and push a button when
it gets too dark to read.-Cincinnati
Enquirer.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20
Seems

u put all the money | had on Happy
Boy and the beast didn't even show!"
walled Mr.. S%portkins.
rs Happy Boy a horse" quericd
Mrs. Sportkins.
Certainly. ma'am."
And he didn't show. you say"
Didn't you just hear me say it,"
Well. if the horse didn't put in an
appearance. | should think you could
get your money back"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20
ThouQhtful and Kind,

II hate to think of parting with my
daughter" said Mr.. Scadsworth.
IF there is one trait of mine that |
feel proud Of. it is my reluctance to
cause other people unhappineSs." re-
piled the sutton.
"Er-yes?'
And rather than separate you from
your daughter, sir, we will gladly fore
go our plans for a little bungalow and
make our home with you"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20
Incomplete Comprehension.

"A great many people talk about
things they don't understand"
"Of course" replied Miss Cayenne:
"if we all thoroughly understood
everything il is considered necessary
10 talk about. We should all he i'm
moderately wise and sometime,
rather impOlilo."
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20
Charcoal Is Beneficial.

Do not forget that during the VIM
ter. rs during the summer. a little
crushed coal or charcoal is highly
beneficial for keeping the pig in
health. II anyone should doubt this.
let him throw a few small Jumps of
coal in the pig pen and see how rap
idly he disposes of them.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20
Fittinu the ExiuencIes.

There's n crying need"
FOR WHAT"
For some musician to compose an
opera calling for n heroine who weighs
about $50 pounds"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20
Good Reason.

II think Jackson has had a fight
with the couple in the apartment next
to his"
What makes you think so?"
HE bought his boy a drum and a
buglc yesterday
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20

MIR. Higgins, you seem to be quite
n favoritc with the ladies' at this hotel.
If | give you free room and board will
you agree to hirt with all the wall
nOwers?'
mot me. I'm no lemon sQueezer."
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20
HeIpful to Her.

MY wife is ticklcd to death over
these new scarf styles"
why her extreme approbatiOn?"
They enable her to cover up two OF
her three china
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20
Figures Concerning Male Heart.

Figures Concerning Male Hear
The male heart weighs from ten to
twelve ounces Its average size is
about five inches long three and a hal!
inches wide and two inches in greatest
depth.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20
Good Remedy for Lice.

Kerosene oil rubbed on a hogs back
is good for lice. Do not have it too
strong or rub it too hard Or it will
cause q blister.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20
Cost OF Mutton,

A pound Of mutton can be produced
at less cost than any other kind of
meat.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20
His Last Excuse

When n man hasn any other ex.
cuse for being unreasonable he says
he's holding out for p:inciple.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20
An ADVANTAGE.

what are your qualifications for
the position you seek?' asked the
eminent official.
i don't know anything about the
job replied the confident candidate.
That doesn't constitute Il qualitica,
ton
Maybe not exactly. But when you
get ready to proceed with reforms,
1t makes me easier to get on with
because | haven't any prejudiccs to
overcome"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-20

her three china
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-30
FERRIS FREE HOMES BILL
SIGNED BY PRESIDENT

Washington, Dec President VII
son late today signed the bill intro
duced by Representative Ferris OF
Oklahoma opening private acre home
steads for stockraising and grazing
purposes. 1t Is accounted Of great
Importance to the western states.
The bill passed the house a year
ago the senate at the last session
of congress and final agreement was
reached between conferes last wees
Representative Ferris said tonight
that considerable part OF the 30l.-
100000 acres Of public lands in the
west and the 375O000O0 acres in AL
aska can be utilized for stock raising
under the law Thus. he said thous-
ands Of homeless citizens will be
able TO gain homes The law raises
the homestead unit from a maximum
Of }20 acres TO $40 on arid, seml-arid
non irrgable and non-tmbered pub
lie lands. Improvements of s125 m
acre must be made By the homestead
err.
The bill was strongly endorsed by
the interior department which in
formed congress it would result in
progress and increase the number Of
cattle in the west greater than dur
ing the most prosperous days Of the
cattle kings"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-30
Army Corps on Farm

Paris. Dee 90 The Bulletin Des
Armees, official newspaper of the
trench says 735 acres were farmed
last autumn and spring of this year
by one army corps All this land is
in the region of the Meuse in the i'm
mediate vicinity of the Germans. Oats
barley potatoes and vegetables were
grown. and besides pa acres were
worked for hay and preparations
We're made at the time the army
corps was replaced to eut the grass
on l75 acres remaining
Farm material was made up of
what had been abandoned in the com
munities. Every day without ccssa-
ton there We're put into service 80
plows, "a harrows, u rollers, is cul-
tivators, and 40 vehicles of all kinds
for carrying fertilizer.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-30

mics along the entire front between
the Rumania Carpathians and the
Danube, despite the strong resistance
they are encountering.
At the same time the attack on the
Moldavia frontier is developing and
Russo Rumania positions have been
carried and passed by the invaders
Operations on the Franco Belgian
front have been consigned to minor
movements except in the Verdun re-
gion where Berlin announces the re-
pulse Of several attacks made by the
French
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-30

A dull and pimply skin is due to 2
sluggish bowel movement. Correct
this condition and clear your com
plexion with DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. This nina laxative taken al
bedtime will assure you a full, free
non gripping movement in the morn
ing. Drive out the dull, listless feel
ing resulting from overloaded intes
tines and sluggish liver Get bottle
today. At all Druggists. 25c.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-30

old maids, with many who now have
no children to educate may object to
a slight increase of taxation but new
eriheless better and cheaper free
school system will come by the meth
cd here suggested than will be under
the present system u Stevens, NJ y.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-30
VI II n Nh RI r. " ~ q 81 awMH
v LEADERETTES n
2 = y =, y r. = r 4 q 4 :g r. Il ~ II

A pulp and paper course" has been
instituted at the University of Maine.
It gives four years training in
chemistry and engineering TO fulfill
the demand for specialists in paper
manufacture.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-30
SUNDAY, DEC 81

William A Brady in ASSOCIATION
with World Pictures presents f. X
Lincoln and June Elyidge in "The
World Against Him." In this play
Mark West has troubles that pile up
moutain high, but the hero Of this
thrilling screen drama wins out in
way to bring an audience to its feet
shouting with applause.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-30
OIL. LEAsEs AND eLA1s

Oil leases and township plats FOR
oil men on sale al Leader office. al.
so assignments, affidayits Of possos-
sion and affidavit Of cash .onus
paid All of the latest forms, and
conform to oil leasing laws.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-30
F R { N c H |DE A
T He CALL.
in OLD ALSACE
ALSATIAN AND GERMAN
LANGJ AGE REPLACED BY
FRENCH


With the French Army in Alsace,
Dec 80 French has replaced Alsa-
tian and German as the language in
that portion Of Alsace restored to
France as the result Of French mil
itary successes. SO soon as the
blue-c soldiers occupied the vii
lagos and towns German signs we're
torn down from the fronts of the
stores and replaced by French Fin
gerposts along the roads were altered
and directions at grade crossings over
the railroad tracks were changed.
Restaurant bills Of fare were written
n French instead Of German The
titles Of public offices were painted
over and new designations put in
their places Prices also were trans
formed into francs and centimes from
marks and pfenngs.
Most of the municipal officials IN.
Ter German rule were of Prussian or.
igin and fled with the German troops.
'he other male inhabitants most Of
them very old or very young. as all
hose Of military age had been either
'aken into the German army or had
fled 70 France had never had ex-
9erionce Of local government and
we're incapable of undertaking the
public utilities or caring for the
h health or sanitary condition Of the
4 9eople. II was found necessary to
! appoint French administrators end
these were chosen from among offic-
ers who bad been wounded in the
war or who had fallen sick during
he campaign In one locality a mil
'iary mayor Yas non'paied. lie was
2 captain who had los shis right arm
in battle For two years he has car
lied out the functions Of his office and
30 successfully that the citizens gov
arned by him declare they have never
been more wisely ruled.
Education In-Motlon
4 One of the first tasks undertaken
was to set again in motion the edu-
eational system which had been in
! terrupted by the hostiities. Glasses
81 were formed for the children of both
sexes and these were placed in the
charge of sisters of a religious order
which devotes itself to education
There was some difficulty at first ow-
I ing to the pupils knowing no other
language than their local dialect.
They showed such zeal, however, in
occurring French, that within few
weeks the teachers were able 10 car
ry on the lessons. When Price Ar
bur of Connaught recently visited the
classes he was amazed at the change
brought about in so short a time
French officials and the people or
Alsace themselves ascribe the readi-
ness of the Alsatians to adopt French
IDEAS and education to the fact that
they have in part realized their dream
oi being reioined to France. At any
rate II is patent fact that, although
: they are stll within sound of the Ger
man guns, everybody in the recon
quered territory at present speaks
French. The children at their games
on the streets use nothing but French
expressions Workmen and work
women going to and from the factories
and while engaged there rarely and
then only in The case of elderly people
who cannot change their lifelong hah-
Its-utter word in anything except
French In the cafes and hotels and
in the stores French Is everywhere
used, while in the churches the ser
mons are now preached in French
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-30

OIL leases and township plau FOR
oil men on sale at Leader office. Az
so assignments. affidavits of poeses'
sion and affidavit OF cash bonus
paid. All OF the latest forms. and
conform to oil leasing laws.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-30
G: = = E\a
SATURDAY, DEC 80

"Ashes" in three acts, presenting
the bewitehing screen star Claire
Mersereau in a drama Of wonderful
adventures.
The High Divers Curse" Two reel
/ 10 featuring Dan Russell in the
funniest part he has ever played
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-30

A healthy man is king in his own
right. an unhealthy man an unhap-
py slave. For impure blood and slug
gish liver, use Burdock Blood Bitters.
On the market S5 years. $10O a
bottle.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-30

Accidents will happen, but the best
regulated families keep Or. Thomas
Electric Oil for such energies. Two
sizes 25c and soc at all stores.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-30
Good for Consumption.

ChamberlaIn's Tablets are excellen,
for constipation. They are pleasant
to take and mild and gentle In effect
Ohtainable everywhere.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-30

Important meeting Of stockholders
of Arkansas River Bed Oil & Gas Go,
at City Hall, Dec 3Oth, 7 O'Clock p m.
--Committee
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-30

Miss Margaret Fahnestoek, daugh-
ter of Mrs Gibson Fahnestock Of
Washington has just been introduced
to Washington society and is now re-
garded as one Of the prettiest debut
antes of the capital season, where
there are many pretty girls in soci-
ETY.. ~
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-30

Paris, Dee % The brayless mule
is one Of the scientific developments
of the war Large numbers of mules
have been imported from America for
use at the front, but their habits Of
braying al inconyenent moments had
to be remealed before they could be
used to the best advantage. The
veterinary experts were called in ana
after little experiment they dis
covered that a slight operation on
the nosuil had the desired effect,
and all the mules sent to the front
are now made mute by this process,
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-30

Good kafir corn at Grunden. feed
store at $l.l0 q hundred.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-30
MONDAY, JANUARY ONE, 1917

Bluebird Photoplays Inc present
The Price Of Silence" with Dorothy
Phillips, Lon CLANCY, Frank Whltson,
Jack Mulhall and great company
of supporting artists, founded on w
Carey Wonderley's Popular Magazine
story The strongest emotional
Drama Ever Presented on the screen
The newest treatment of great
problm play fraught with gripping
interest. Hs7sg alW
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-30
TUESDAY,. JAN. 2

shielding Shadows" in "The Great
Sacrifice.
The Call Of The Unborn" Two
reel drama with Edith Roberts.
Pass The Prunes comedy with w.
ons and Moran z
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-30
ASSOCIATED Press War Summary

ASSOCIATED Press War Summary
New York, Dec 30-The Russians
and Rumanians are fighting a heavy
rear guard action as they retire to-
ward the line of the Sareth in north =
east Wallachia and southeast Molda
via.
Today's German army headquart =
ers report show steady progress for
Field Marshal Won Mackensen's ar
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-30

RsgsalaaasnEE aLzzyag yagSaEaHs1sggzSSsKla
E-I!GH4AN !.!3;;!i !:!!'!l D
AA dAThss.re, Phone 2is AAzS~
TODAY
New Vaudeville Act.
PRINCESS
BLUE FEATHER, -
In a decided novelty vaudc-
vile act Of war-bcll and tom.
tom dancing Beautiful eos
tunes, special scenery and
electrical effects. A recog
nIzed act Of the world. Some
thing different.
PlIOTOPLAYS.
REEL LIFE,
Big Educational Feature.
HIS UNCLE's WARD"
Two Part Drama.
"GROUCHY,"
Good Comedy.
In MEXICO"
Another Good Comedy.
&c. and 10c.
SUNDAY.
Dandy Good Vaudeville Act.
Special Kleine Feature,
THE CATsPAW.
I'm 5 Parts.)
An enchanting story Of
double identity, featuring
MARIAN NESBITT and
MARC McDEMOTr
From the novel by VIM.
Hamilton Osborne
Also Good Conedy Reel.
Matinee, &c Night. 5 aud 1Oc
$500 -,-.4..,-4s..-.
MONDAY.
Good Comedy Vaudeville
Act and a Special Ivan
Feature Photoplay,
"A FOOLS PARADISE.
I'm 6 Part..)
However stubborn foor may
be,
Let MS teach him his faults to
see.
For fools may live and yet not
learn,
They know moi folly's path to
turn"
Featuring
JOSEPH BURk.
PAULA SHAY.
and JAMES COOLEY
Also Scenic and Cartoon
Reel.
! Matinee, sc. Night, 5 and 10c
-~.-..---.-.-.-,-s-s.4'--s-. So -..-.....-
TUESDAY, JAN. 2, 1917.
CHARLIE CHAPLIN
/ II 4
In His Latest Comedy,
IN THE RINK.
just imagine Chaplin on
roller skates, then ask is il
funny, absolutely the fun
niest one yet
Other Good Pictures.
Balcony, &c TO all.
Matinee and Night.
Lower Floor. Sc and 10c.
tsxlwsvwTse lssGECsEssww7Y-,w67w1y-,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-30

Fine full blood bun dog puppies. al
so some pedigreed Collie pups for sale
at Grunden's feed store, Guthrie.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-12-30
WILSON SENDS
SECOND NOTE
TO GERMANY

tCONTINUED FROM PAGE oNE)
extremely proud of their indcpend
ence and national characteristics.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-10
MONTANA ELECTS
WOMAN TO CONGRESS
Miss Rankin, Once Settlement
Worker Here, Victor
IBy telegraph to The Tribune ]

Helena. Mont, Nov. 9.-Latest avail
able returns show that Miss Jeanette
Rankin Republican, is elected TO Con-
eress by between $500 and 1000 votes.
Latest reports give her 1884 and
Harry Mitchell 1896. with six counties
still to be heard from. While Demo
cratic leaders refused to concede her
election, they admitted that their can
didate probably could not overcome her
present lead.
Miss Rankin was born on ranch
rear Missoula, the daughter Of John
Rankin, a pioneer lumberman. She was
graduate from the University Of Mon
tana and subsequently from the New
York School Of Philanthropy. She
took up settlement work in New York.
and later In San Francisco and Chicago.
She became interested in suffrage
during the Washington and California
ampaigns. Later she was field secre-
tary of the National Suffrage Associa-
ton, and was q lobbiest for suffrage in
the New York Legislature. She also
had charge of suffrage bills in Della
ware, Florida, North Dakota and New
Hampshire.
The other Congressional representa-
tive from Montana will be John N.
Evans (Democrst).