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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-26

GREAT WESTERN TRoT DATES.
pURSES aggresating S25oO00 win be
offered at race meetings OF the
Great Western Trotting circuit next
season.
The schedule follows.
July IL. North Randall o.; %. De-
troft; 81. Peoria: Aug--7, Galesburgs i4
Burlington; 81, Omaha, IS. Des
Moines; Sept. 4 Hanc1ine. Mimi. IL
Milwaukee: Is. Springfield, Ill. 90
SedaIia. Oct, 90 Albuquerque. N NJ.
80, Phoenix. ArIz.
The schedule was adopted by the
delegates. The list of purses included
two OF $4,000 each, offered by the
North Randall and Detroit mest5r,-=
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-26

the game and after the gridiron game
the Boer repeated the performance in
real f1stic fashion. He displayed so
much skill that fellow students pre-
dicted a fine career in the squared cir
Gle for him. But it took considerable
persuasion to make Rodel believe he
was boxer. There were ene ',- usls
tryouts, and the Boer made GOOD TLcn
he came to this country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-26
MAKES TENNIS AIsroRY.

pOBERT LINDLEY MURRAY of
Palo Alto, who recently won the
eastern indoor lawn tennis champion
ship in New York, captured the honor
without the loss of a single set. 1t was
the first time a western player won the
cham pionship.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-26

ROBBY KERR, Olympic 200 meter
sprint champion in 1908; Tom
Longboat, the Indian Marathon runner.
and Dick Grant. former Harvard miller,
are among recent recruits to the Cana
dian army forces.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-26

Inns pulls down at least $4,000 from. the
Chicago Americans. Hans Wagner
probably gets around $4,000 from the
Pittsburgh club. Christy Mathewson
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-26

dollar they receive. They stand out as
big drawing cards, and thousands OF
fans pay their way into ball parks to
see these individuals play, but the av-
erage players salary in the big major
leagues does not amount to more than
$4,000.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06

A plain little everyday dress of
corded madras. designed for yea in
the coming summer. presents little
novelty as to cut but reflects a feature
or two Of the styles for spring. These
are seen in the tightening and lifting
of the belt, in the suggestion Of a
square opening at the neck and in the
introduction of a bit Of hemstitching.
Every mother who makes her chill.
dren's clothes is familiar with the ad-
vantages of this pattern In which the
short sleeves are cut in one piece with
the garment. Using for 1t the ordinary
fabrics which make up the daily wear
of little folks-chambrays. Bingham.
linen, etc.-it is possible to vary the
dresses by varying the details of fin.
fishing. Combinations Of striped and
plain materials, the use of bright but
tons, outline embroidery and the in
PRODUCTION of ornamental stitches in
coarse yarns are much in evidence on
the model dresses already on display.
A variety OF pockets put on in q va.
riety of positions attest to the re.
sourcefulness of designers in their at.
tempts to give each dress individu.
atty.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06

If the number of new models in
separate skirts indicates the demand
for them, the American woman con-
tinues unswervingly loyal to a gar
ment that her judgment has approved
for years. Her loyalty appears to
have grown into enthusiasm this
spring. 1t is evident that the sepa-
rate skirt flourishes since it has come
within the influences that nourish
sports clothes.
Light weight wooden fabrics and
cottons Of special weaves-including
corduroys-are indicated in the styles
now on display. as the fabrics that
will endure throughout the spring
and summer seasons for making these
more than ever popular garments.
Stripes, large and small checks, cross
bars and novel weaves. showing strong
color contrasts in mixtures, have
eclipsed plain cloths.
Stripes are handled with originality
and c~leverness. These and cross.bar
materials are rarely cut on the
straight of the goods but SC managed
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06
GROWING SUSPICIOUS.

There is a place down Third street
where certain printers hang out when
twilight has come and the days work
is over. And there's a reason!
In lifting type from galley to form a
printer uses what is called a make.
up rule" 1t is a thin strip of steel.
and you can buy 'em for about ten
cents each.
But the man that runs the place
where the Ben Franklin boys go has
been led to believe that this little
bit of steel is the printers badge.
Without 1t the printer can't work, &C
cording to his conception. He has
been led to believe that.
So, when a printer asks him for the
loan of a couple of dollars and is
willing to leave the makeup rule"
as security, the genial host readily
passes over the coin. He has a cigar
box full of the thin strips of steel at
present, and is beginning to think
San Francisco Chronicle.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06
"ANURIC!"
NEWEST IN CHEMISTRY

This is a recent discovery Of Doctor
Pierce, head Of the Invalids' Hotel.
Buffalo, N. Y. Experiments for sew
eral years proved that there is no
other eliminator of uric acid compa-
rable. For those easily recognized
symptoms of inflammation-as back
ache. scalding urine and frequent uri-
nation, as well as sediment in the
urine, or If uric acid in the. blood has
caused rheumatism, "Anuric" acts
quickly. In rheumatism Of the joints.
in gravel and govt, invariably the
pains and stiffness which so frequently
and pe%rsistently accompany the dis
ease rapidly disappear.
Send DR.. Pierce 10c for large trial
package. Full treatment SOC. All
druggists.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06

The dress as pictured here for the
girl Of five is perfectly plain except
for a shaped band Of white. let in at
the neck with hemstitching. The belt
is provided at each end with a button.
hole which slips over a fiat pearl but.
ton at each side of the front. De-
veloped for a smaller child the belt is
omitted and a pair Of pockets set to
the front may be ornamented with q
duckling or rabbit or some other OF
the destinations the earth holds for
childhood, done in outline stitch in
heavy yarn. A small patch pocket on
the breast at n side is really re-
CURED when the dress has no other.
And speaking of destinations. peck.
cts are among the things which little
children delight in.
For the busy mother there is q
question as to the economy of making
up the children's clothes at home. Ev.
cry mother must settle It for herself.
She will probably save time and
money and strength by buying them
ready-made,
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06
THE GIRL WITH A
CLEAR SKIN WINS

II you, too, are embarrassed by \
pimply, blotchy. unsightly complexion,
Just try Resinol Soap regularly for q
week and see If it does not make a
blessed difference in your skim. In
severe cases a little Resinol Ointment
should also be used. Resinol Soap
helps to make red, rough hands and
arms soft and white, and to keep the
hair healthy and free from dandru6-
Resinol Soap contains no free alka11:
sold by all druggists.-Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06
A Chance.

Just for variety's sake, why not try
to buttonhole that new luncheon set
in solid black? II you are to fashion
the set from odd pieces Of linen or
damask, where the initial cost will not
be n great consideration If the set
should grow tiresomo. the black will
be a relief from the usual blue or
green. Cut out your plate doilies and
tumbler doilies and centerpiece or
INNER just n trifle larger all around
than the size you wish them to be.
Turn in a small hem and either roll
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06
Proof Of MARRIAGE.

The great detective, laying aside
professional cares for the evening, is
attending a dance. Introduced to a
beautiful woman, he asks her to dance
with him. and she graciously consents.
you have been married several
years." he murmurs, after q couple
rounds Of the floor.
How could you guess that?" she
asks. II am not wearing my wedding
ring. Do l look like a married won
an?"
mot at ALL" he replies, CALAMITY.
But l knew you were married the mo-
ment we started to- dance. You at
once began doing the leading."-Judge.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06
AlLINC WOMEN
NEED THIS FAMOUS
DOCTORS PRESCRIPTION

Thousands Of women who are now
blessed with robust health cannot un-
derstand why thousands of other won.
en- continue to worry and suffer from
ailments peculiar to women when they
can obtain for q trifing sum DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription which
will surely and quickly Danish all
pain, distress and misery and restore
the womanly functions to health.
This prescription of Dr.. Pierce's ex-
tracted from roots and herbs is a tenn
perance remedy.
To get rid Of irregularities, or ca.
tarrhal condition, to avoid pain at GER.
tain times, to overcome irritability
and weakness. waste no time, but get
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription in
LIQUID or tablet form this very day.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06

that seams are on the diagonal. A
few skirts are cut with several cores
and the stripes matched in points at
the seams. In spite of the prevalent
fullness many of these skirts are
smooth fitting about the hips. cut on a
circular pattern that gives them am
pie width at the bottom and a full rip
Pile below the hips.
The skirt shown above is made OF
a light weight wooden cloth in gray
with white cross bar. The seam down
the front is cut on the diagonal with
bars carefully matched. Fullness Is
introduced at each side by two plaits
and at the back by a triple boxplait.
The double belt and the facing at the
bottom are Of the same material az
the skirt.
These skirts are worn with short.
belted coats in a plain color and with
silk or lingerie blouses.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06
Real Harm IL Smoking.

Scientists at the Paris medical col.
lege have found by a series Of expert.
ments that, as psychologists have long
asserted. tobacco smoke has an injuri.
GUS effect On the heart, but that this
effect is not dependent on the amount
of nicotine contained in the tobacco;
in fact, smoke from the combustion of
materials other than tobacco appeared
to be about as harmful. The deleteri-
GUS effects are attributed to the null.
tiple products of combustion in the
smoke.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06
Not the Soldiers Fault,

A certain army officer took in to din.
ner at a Washington party a young
lady who had just returned from Eng
land.
THE young soldiers" she said, ARE
having it all their wi way with the
girls over there now. Too much their
own way, in fact. know of a young
lieutenant in the Blues who is said to
be engaged to seven girls simultane-
ously."
"Oh, WE'LL" said the officer, with a
deprecatory smile-"oh well, Cupid. Of
course, is using a machine gun these
Observation-Disclosures Star.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06
LeavenWOrth Man Tries Out
New Treatment for Colds

Vick's vap.o-Rub really IL . remark.
able preparation. 1t takes the place
of internal dosing. vapor lamps, pohl
tees, plasters. blisters and flannel
Jackets. 1t comes in salye form, and
for Group or cold troubles, you Just ap-
ply it over the throat and chest and
cover with a warm flannel cloth. Leave
the covering loose around the neck. as
the body heat releases the Ingredients
in the form Of vapors. These vapors arc
inhaled with each breath all night long.
loosening the phlegm and clearing the
air passages. In addition. Vap-OLRub
is absorbed through and stimulates the
skin like a poultice or a plaster, aid
ing the vapors inhaled to break up the
congestion. Three sizes. csc, soc or
$1.00. A trial package free on request.
The Wick Chemical Company, Greens.
horO NJ n -
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06
Aided Passenger in Peril.

A notable instance of the kindness
Of these in charge of transatlantic
liners developed recently aboard the
liner Ryndam, which was stopped in
midocean and held on an even keel
while the appendix Of a passenger
was removed. Besides the ships sur.
geon, and the captain who stopped
the ship, al American. dentist COOP
Grated by administering the Ell.
esthetic.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06

it by hand or stitch 1t on the machine.
Then with a fast black mercerized m.
broidery cotton buttonhole over this,
making about five buttonhole stitches
radlate from II point where the
needle is inserted above the hemmed
edge. You will have u serviceable
and unique luncheon set that will set
Off a bold or dainty patterned china to
perfection.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint Of water add / OF. Bay Rum, q
small box Of Barbo Compound, and v OF. of
glycerine. Apply to the hair twice q week
until 1t Becomes the desired shade. Any drug
gist can put this up or you can mix 1t at
home at very little cost. 1t will gradually
darken streaked, faded gray hair. and re-
moves dandruff. 1t is excellent for falling
hair and will make harsh hair soft and glossy.
1t will not color the scalp, is not sticky or
greasy. and does not rub oif.-Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06
Unable to Reach Bottom

A miner lowered into a subterranean
cavern opened by a miners blast at
Volcano, New, some time ago, was un-
able to discover the ends of the f1s-
sure. Stones dropped through the
opening could be heard bounding from
wall to wall, but there was no sound
indicating that they reached the bot.
tom.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06
Mr.. Arland Finds Viek's Vap.O Rub
Better than Internal Medicines
for Cold Troubles.

Last winter, Mehl & Schott, druggists
Of Leayenworth. Kansas, presented MIR.
Ed F. Arland, 1886 Ottawa ST.. with his
first Jar Of Vick's Vap-O-Rub, and re.
Quested that he give it q thorough trial
and report the results. At that time Vap-
Grub was Just being introduced in
Illinois and Kansas from the South.
Mr.. Arland writes-'I have used
numbers Of different remedies for diff
ferent purposes. but never have l used
anything to come up with Vap-O-Rub
Salve. Now we would not be without
it in the house. 1t comes up with and
does everything you recommend 1t to
do"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06

Ice.Breaker Carries Passengers.
The ice-breaking ferryboat, Prince
Edward Island, plying on the Straits
Of Northumberland, Canada, has pala.
tial accommodations for passengers.
1t is the first boat of the kind to be
so equipped.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06
Careless.

What? You refuse to lend me a
measley ten.spot? Many's the time
I've tided you over when you were
short"
Well. If you hadn't been SO darned
reckless with your money you wouldn't
be broke now"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06
HWoman'5
2rvblem
How to Feel Well During Middle
Life Told by Three Women Who
Learned from Experience.

The Change of Life is a most critical period Of a
woman's existence. and neglect of health at this time invites
disease and pain. Women everywhere should remember
so successfully carry women through this trying period as
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from
native roots and herbs. Read these letters:-
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06
vindictive.

Bobbie had been a naughty boy, and
his father was about to administer the
usual punishment.
Remember. Bcbbie," he said, "this
is going to hurt me more than it does
you"
Il hope it does, father" replied the
unrepentant boy.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06
important Work to Continue.

The Italian government has placed
the geological station at Naples under
the control Of a royal commission. of
which F. Saw. Monticello. professor of
zoology in the University of Naples.
is president. The commission IN.
nounces that it will supply mean to
continue the work of the station. and
engagements entered into in regard to
tables for research.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06

Use Murine after Exposure in Cold,
Cutting Winds and Dust. 1t Restores.
Refreshes. and Promotes Eye Health.
Good for air Eyes that Need Care.
Murine Eye Remedy Co, Chicago.
Sends Eye Book on request.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06
Railroad Ticket Many Years Old.

Railroad Ticket Many Years Old.
A twenty-nine.year.old ticket be-
tween Kansas City and Gallatin. Mo-,
which was used recently, had lain in
the L~eavenworth prison safe in the
interim while the owner served a
twenty.nine-year term subsequent to
his arrest on the train just before the
conductor came through.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06
Good to Them.

rs your new servant good to the
c%hildren?"
"Yes, indeed. She never tells me
any of the bad things they do while
l am away"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06

Italy Comparatively Small.
The area Of Italy is 10000 square
miles, Will the area of California Is
$4,000 square miles.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06
Endless.

Paw. what's the longest period Of
time?'
From one pay day to the next
Buffalo EXPRESS.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06

Since the first life insurance COM
pany started in Japan in 1881. the
business has doubled every ten years.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06

Marriage is both an illusion and q
disillusion.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06

The range tree is the only one
which bears fruit and blossoms at the
same time.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06

A plant has been discovered in
Cuba bearing fruit like figs in which
flies lay their eggs, to be Matched by
the sum-,
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06

Philadelphia, Pal started the Change of Life
five years ago 1 always had a headache and back
ache with bearing down pains and | would have
heat flashes very bad at times with dizzy spells and
nervous feelings. After taking Lydia E. Ptnkham's
Vegetable Compound I feel like a new person and
am in better health and no more troubled with
the aches and pains I had before l took your Won
derful remedy. I recommend it to my friends forI
cannot praise it enough."-Mrs. MARGARET GRASS
MAN, 759 N. Ringgold St, Philadelphia, Pa.
Beverly, Mass.-aI took Lydia E. Pinkham's
,und, for nervousness and dyspepsia, when l was
e Change of Life. I found it very helpful and I
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06

In time lost and medical attention.
the wage-earners Of this country have
ah annual sick bill of $3.50, 900, 900.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06
The Reason

The Reason.
why do they call a baseball the
'~sphefe?"
well, isn't 1t the whirled?"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06

have always spoken of it to other women who su
have had them try it and they also have received
good results from it.n-Mrs. GEORGE A. DUNBAR,
II Roundy St, Beverly, Mass.
Erie, Pal was in poor. health when the
Change of Life started with me and I took Lydia
should not have got over it as easy as I did. Even
now if I do not feel good I take the Compound
and it restores me in a short time. ! will praise
your remedies to every woman for it may help
them as it has me."-Mrs. E. KISSING, s31 East
oath St, Erie, Pa.
, No other medicine has been SO successful in re
suffering as has Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegets
Women may receive free and helpful advice by y
+. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. Such let
and answered by women only and held in stric
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06

There is an excellent market for
saws in Russia, as that great country
does not manufacture them.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06

Differentiation.
Have you a good COOKE"
"Oh, the cooks good enough. but
the cooking is a%trocious."
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06

A little change is a good thing, but
a big roll of bills is better.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06

To Prevent The Grip
Colds cause Grip Laxative Bromo Quinine "a.
moves the cause: There 10 only one "Bromo
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-04-06
INTERNATIONAL
SUNDNSQ1OQL
LESSON

(By E.. o. SELLERS. Acting Director Of
Sunday School Course. Moody Bible
Institute.)
Copyright, 1916. Western Newspaper Union.)
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-07-20
If You Own Cows

1t will not only be interesting but it
will be profitable for you to read that
little national dairy magazine, Kim
balls Dairy Farmer. 1t is published
semi-monthly at Waterloo, Iowa, the
hub of the great dairy region Of the
central west. 1t is ably edited, we'll
printed on good book paper and hand
somely illustrated by actual photo
graphs taken exclusively for it. Its
purpose is educational and to the man
who would make his COWS yield larger
profits, this little magazine is indis-
pensable. Regardless of how many
other papers the farmer may take, this
one is worth many times its price to
him. The subscription price is only
so cents year, and the paper will
positively be discontinued at expira.
tion. Send for sample copy.
Kim balls Dairy Farmer
Waterloo, Iowa.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-07-20
Children Orv
FOR FLETCHER'S
Q a 8 TO RIA
WHATS IN A NAME?

We'll the Man Who Owned This On,
Was Not to Blame For IT..
The lawyer was in his private Office
when the office boy brought in card
The lawyer took it and after one look
at 1t frowned and then smiled. The
inscription on 1t read: Mr.. Roller
Skates.
rs it a pair or only one?" he in
quired.
What, sir?" responded the boy, not
seeing the point, of course.
That's all right. Bring him in.''
The caller followed shortly, and be-
fore the lawyer could put him on the
stand he volunteered bis Testimony.
He had observed that the lawyer still
held his card in his hand
Pardon me-" he said, smiling broad
iy and noddiHg toward the card, "but
I'm not TO blame for it. My fathers
name was Skates. and my mothers
name was Roller, and they gave me
my mothers family name. That was
sixty odd years ago. and there we're
no other roller skates In this country
at that time"
The lawyer cheerfHily accepted his
apology and also q comfortable retain.
ing fee ere the caller Ekated away
w. J. hampton in Judge.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-07-20
Palestine.

Shirley Chenoweth and family
of Glenkarn, Jerry Norris and
wife of Hollansburg, Mrs. Matte
Barr and daughter Annette Of
Richmond, Ind, called at T. j.
Wilson's Sunday evening.
Miss Helen Starbuck is visiting
relatives in Dayton, o., at pres
ent.
George Koons and wife visited
Mr.. Osterman's, near Carnahan,
last Sunday.
Charles Jefferis, wife and dau-
ghter, Mrs. Wheeler and children
and Newton Wilcox and wife no.
tored t. Oxfcrd last Sunday.
Newton Long is constructing
cement bridge for the sidewalk
extending south in Palestine.
July II. FROM PALESTINE
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-07-20
To Our Farmer Readers

We can highly recommend this
handsome dairy magazine to our far
mer friends. Every man who owns
COWS will find it worth many dollars to
him Here is our offer to farmers:.
Kimballs Dairy Farmer years. .25
Greenville Journal l year, ar,.,,.....S1.OO
Regular price of both. ,...........S1.25
For limited time we will send both
one year to our farmer friends for
only 81 Is.
Journal, Greenville. o
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-07-20

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