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New Britain herald., 1916-05-05

now gets trade information from all over the world and passes it out to American manufacturers and export CTS Most of this data is printed in the daily "Commerce Reports" These re- ports are compiled from reports rem dered regularly to Washin etOn by the
 700 men employed in the United States consular service and stationed abroad. It is the largest and most complete foreign commercial service maintained by any country in the world, even in normal times. Recently the work of sitting and editing the re- ports on conditions and opportunities abroad has been brought to a high state of efficiency. Hence, "Commercc Reports have come to be of daily utility to manufacturers and mer- chants who look beyond the local market at all.
 The federal reserve bulletin, which is issued by the federal reserve board is regarded as a financial barom meter that the man of large affairs must have on his desk. It was originated for the purpose of keeping the offices and the member banks of the system in close touch With it's operation. This bulletin is issued on the first of each month and is sent without charge to the officers and directors of the system and to each member bank. It reviews business condition in each of the twelve federal reserve districts.
 Science has become more and moro the daily and intimate partner of bus mess. Practically all of the numerous scientific bureaus of the government, in one way or the other, touch many business activities. But perhaps at the present time the work, respective ly, of the bureau of standards. of the department of commerce and the bu- reau of mines of the department of the interior are the more important. It was the bureau of mines which, only last year, gave to the country process devised by one of it's chemists, Dr. w. F. Rittman, for the manufac- ture from petroleum of benzol and toluol, used in the manufacture of dyes and high explosives. This pro- cess has since been demonstrated on a commercial scale Dr. Rittman also devised a process which will enable refiners to increase the output of gas Oline from crude petroleum 200 per cent. or even more, the patent right to this process to De dedicated to the public to prevent monopoly.
 And if you want to know what's on the earth or under the earth or the shape of the earth in the United States just ask the geological survey. There is constant practical business need for this information. If a new railway, electric or steam is projected the en- gineers before submitting estimates of cost first send them for the toposraph-
New Britain herald., 1916-05-05
HOW TO REDUCE
 YOUR WEIGHT
A SIMPLE, SAFE, RELIABLE WAY.

\ SIMPLE, SAFE, RELIABLE WAY. People who are over-burdened with superfiuous fat, know only too well the discomfort and ridicule that over stout people have to bear
 If you are carrying around five or ten pounds of unhealthy fat you are unnecessarily weakening your vital Or gans and are carrying burden which destroys the beauty of your figure.
 There is no need of anyone suffering rom superf1uous fat If you want to reduce your weight in ;l simple, safe and reliable way, without starvation diet or tiresome exercise, here is a test worth trying. Spend as much time as you can in the open air, breathe deeply and get from The Clark & Brainerd O., any good druggist a box of oil of korein capsules; take one after each meal and one before retiring at night.
 Weigh yourself once a week so as weight and don't leave off the treat ment or even skip a single dose until you are down to normal.
 Oil of l<orein is absolutely harm less, is pleasant to take, and helps di- gestiOn. Even a few days treatment has been reported to show a notice able reduction in weight, footsteps become lighter, your work seem easier and a lighter and more bouyant feel ing takes possession or your whole b%ing.
 Every person who suffers from supernuous fat should give this treat ment a trial.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-05

have become more common in the French army since the artillery fire developed it's maximum intensity.
 In some cases the shock is instantly mortal and in others only temporarily discommo oding. Monsieur Leon Binet interne of the Paris hospitals now aid surgeon in the army, who has made a special study of these cases, finds that the effect of the explosion is to com- press the air in the case of a shell from cannon and to depress it in the case of a projectile from a trench mor- tar. In both cases the hemorrhage is pulmonary.
 In one case, observed by Monsieur Binet, a prOjectile from a trench mor-
New Britain herald., 1916-05-05
ITCHING ECZEMA,
 |ORES AND PILES

|rantee my ointment" says ito cure eczema; to stop the once and any reliable drug
 Rheerfully refund your money RSON'S OINTMENT doesn't
 hing I say it will do."
 A. Carley of Franklin, x.
 8ely a wise man. He writes: 2ETERSON'S OINTMENT on oy suffering terribly with
 did the work"
 ere is Alex. Louttel. a brave
 If Buffalo, who is glad to
 Follows: "I had an old sore Ss for many years. The best Riled. PETERSON'S OINT- sirtly healed the sore quick
 from over in Canada comes rom A. Blockeby, stating:
 thing I ever hit for itching RETERSON'S OINTMENT" for 25 cents.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-05
Y UNCLE SAM IS
 ING HIS NEPHEWS
[lment Takes Interest in All Of Its Citizens

#W1lSOn administration has out # 1 it's predecessors in dovetailine ivities of the government with #erests of business men. This is #d to have much to do with the prosperity of the country. Athe banker and all who deal @ banhs-just about every # here's the new federal reserve
 For interstate traders, to S uard against unfair competi- Mhere's the new trade commits l Id it is buster than ever. Be- Mny months are gone a tariff # sion will have become a per- @ institution and equal partner Artance and business conse- H to the two other big commits
 if you are a small farmer and # #market for 8 portion of your a the department of agriculture
 bu find it If you are a man. x pr and seeking new markets at
 r abroad. the department of
 ice points you the best oppor-
 There's scarcely a business z# government does not now aid
 way.
 S1int service of the treasury as- 8 ores found by thousands of @ Or every year. Experts of the ga ent of agriculture test the soil
 sands of farms every year to @ le what crops are best adapted # The. relative value of fuels,
 gths and qualities of metals
 bys.Narious processes, the use u bstanCe as the raw basis for
 hfacture of standard commo- S oh as paper-these and scores lls are practical questions at @ ifferent government experts @ antly hammering away.
 weather bureaus important
 s been brought into daily A tn many big industries. It is sable tO farmers, commission & the Atlantic, Pacific and M kes shipping interests. It now sS @ ms the communities of the lES pi and the Ohio Valleys of & foods.
 ation rules the world and the
 ruled we'll if it be accurate in
 n. Pursuing this theory, the FIN FIN Pnt of labor recently under
 provide the American indus |s Id an intelligent service re- I#b bf labor conditions the world
 recording the fluctuations of Snd demand in various parts
 nited States. The results are S in the "Monthly Review is E# he United States bureau of
 tistics. Increasing demand publication has proved it's M value to employers.
 reau of foreign and domestic
 department of commerce,
New Britain herald., 1916-05-05

tar exploded within three yards of a soldier lying on the ground. The mans breathing was instantly ob- structed, he began to cough and he spit half a glass full of aerated blood. A half hour later he was all right again. In another case four-inch shell fired at long distance exploded directly over a cannon. Aerated blood began to flow from the nOstrils and mouths of two gunners standing be- side the piece and they dropped dead in their tracks. In neither of the two cases reported were there any exterior marks or wounds. In the first case the effect was from depression, in the second from atmospheric compress sion.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-05
A Health a1k TO WOMEN

Women who prize their health will find Beecham's Pills most helpful in preventing and correcting stom- ach disorders and liver complaints, and specially beneficial to the pecu- liar ailments from which few women are free. They strengthen the or gans, purify the blood, dispel head ache and languor, improve the appetite and establish and maintain the general health of the system.
 Beecham's Pills are compounded from vegetable ingredients, and their use is not followed by any Ill effects. They act gently, surely and thoroughly. For women who value the importance of health, there IS no remedy of greater worth than
New Britain herald., 1916-05-05
Save the Babies.

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New Britain herald., 1916-05-05

Good health is a precious possession to a woman. Its worth is above ru- bies. Prize it, for health once lost is hard to regain. Keep 1t diligently. No woman will deliberately go about to lose her health, but many women neglect to keep themselves in good physical condition. Be wise in time. Dull eyes, sallow skin, sick head ache, lassitude, depression, sluggish liver, or disordered stomach are natures way oftelling that the body is not in perfect harmony-that 1t needs assistance to retain its health and vigor. Don't neglect these syrnp- toms. They are natures warnings.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-05
HEMORRHAGES DUE
 TO BURSTING SHELL
In Some Cases GUnncrs Arc Instantly Killed By Compression of
 Atmosphere

Paris, May 4-Hemorrhages result Ing rom compression and depression of air by the explosion of proiectiles
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-06-22
WRITING NOTICE

All inmates are hereby requested when writ
ing. to place their register number and page num-
Der on the upper right hand corner Of the envel-
ope. in the space to be covered by the stamp. If
page or register numbers not placed In their
broper position. the letters will not be accepted
for mailing The page number will be found writ
ten with lead pencil on all incoming letters
Compliance with this request will cause letters to
be mailed at an earlier date. Also. inmates are
cautioned against writing between the lines. and
be careful to sign your names to letter at its close
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-06-22
-. l. IB RARY REFS -.
By MIR. c. r. S.
BOOKS"
By MIR. c. R. S.
AN ADOPTION

little library growing larger every year, is
an honorable part of mans history. 1t is mans
duty to have books. A library is not a luxury but
of the necessaries of life. 1t is not like dead
city of stones yearly crumbling and needing repair
but like spiritual tree There it stands and yields
its precious fruit from year year and from age to
age
The art of writing. and printing which is
sequence to it, is really the most wonderful thing in
the world Books are the soul of actions, the only
audible, artcuate voice of the plshed facts of
the past. The of antiquity are dead; their
fleets and armies have Disappeared their cities are
ruins; their temples DUST yet all these exist in
magic preservation in the books they have beuueath
ed us, and their manners and their deeds are as ia
mar to the events of yesterday. And these
call literature really the teacher, guide and law
gver of the world to-day.
The influence of books upon man is remarkable:
they make the You may Judge man more
truly by the books and papers which he reads than
by the company which he keeps, for his associates
are often, in manner imposed upon him. but his
reading is the result of choice, and the man who
chooses certain class of books or papers uncon-
sciously becomes colored in their views more
rooted in their opinions, and the MIND BECOMES
FETTERED TO THEIR VIEWS"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-06-22
- REF REVIEW ..
By I" NESTOR."

Under the rubric. Liberty of Differences
view of dozen books of Bible study-we found
more than instruction. good story of one Palmer,
the only in New Hampshire village to per-
sst in wearing beard At last seven good neigh
bors attempted to shave him. Before the process
was completed he landed in Jail for thirty days
for breaking the peace. At the end of his the
sheriff said: 'You can CO." and presented his bill
for extras.
You have overcharged me for grub and COAL
l III not CO." said Palmer
His mother wrote letters imploring him to be
LESS sot in his ways"
Not being able to get him to walk out, the
sheriff and jaer picked up his chair. carried him
out and set him on the sidewalk, where he sat
tented in his defence of the Liberty of Difference.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-06-22

Satirists, their pen points immersed in vari-col-
ored vitriolic fuds have many times stated that
morals matter of locality''-that what const-
tutes the ethics of morality in one sphere of the
world, in another would be considered inconsistent
with the prevailing local code.
Thus one sphere countenances polygamy, de-
clared immoral in other parts of the world. Again
we liquor sanctioned in one sphere while in
another its use in any form is contrary to local
precepts
But in the fundamental principles of morality
all spheres homogeneous. We are as one in the
guiding principles of creator.
The fundamentals of morality are the same the
world over these precepts rests the fabric of
society. The sectional deviations from the general
code the results of social and economic exgences
When these digressons are based on necessity or
forced conditions they do not exist longer than the
necessity dictates. AS the cause for the diversion
decays, the effect gradually disappears.
The satirica statement that morals are mat
ter of locality, is the truth but limited extent;
the fundamentals of every code of morals are the
same.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-06-22

"A good book is the most appropriate gift that
friendship make. 1t changes it never
grows Questionable or old. 1t is soured by no
neglect is jealous Of rival; but always it's clean,
clear pages ready amuse interest and instruct
The voice that speaks the thot may change or grow
still forever the heart that prompted the kindly and
cheering word may grow cold and forgetful; but the
page that mirrored it is changeless, faithful, i'm
mortal. The book that records the incarnation of
divine love- is Gods best gift man, and the books
which filled with kindly thot and generous sym
pathy, of the best gifts of friend to friend.
Be independent and make up your mind what
is best for you to read, and read it. Master few
good books. Life is Short and books are many. In
stead of having your mind garnet crowded with
rubbish make it parlor with rich furniture beauti.
fully arranged, in which you would not be ashamed
to have the whole world enter
Books says good writer, are the chrystal-
line founs which hold in eternal ice the 1mperish-
able gems of the past
Good books invaluable as moral guard to
young man. The culture of taste for such read
ing keeps one quietly at home and prevents thirst
for exciting recreations and debasng pleasures 1t
makes him scorn whatever is low, coarse and vulgar
1t prevents that weary and restless temper which
drives so many to the saloon, if not the gambling
table, to while away their leisure hours. Once form
the habit of domestic reading and you WILL at any
time, prefer interesting book frequenting the
haunts of vice.
The best society in the world is that which
lives in books No faint of improperly attaches to it,
no petty strife for place and power disurbs its har
mony. One habituay in these associations finds
strength which is the controlling because
moulded by genius into forms of grace and refine.
ment.
There is certain monotony in daily life, and
those whose aims high, but who lack the in
herent strength to stand true to them amid adverse
influences, gradually drop out of the ever thinning
ranks of the aspiring. They are conquered by
routine, and dsheartened by the discipline and la
Dor that guard the prizes of life. Even to the
strongest there hours of weakness. To
the weak, and the strong in their times of weak
ness, books inspiring friends and teachers.
Against the feebleness of individual effort they pro-
claim the victory Of faith and patience; and Of
the uncertainty and encouragement of one days
work they prophesy the fuller and richer life, that
grows strong and deep thru conflict, itself
and more in harmony with the noblest aims, and is
at last crowned with honor and power.'
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-06-22

NOTICE-In our issue of June 9Th we re
printed an article under the caption:-"In Silent,
trength''-Seected, the origin of which was then
unknown to us. The article in question should have
been credited to Good Words published in the
q. S. p at Atlanta, GAY. In justice to merito-
rious article we take pleasure in correcting the error
while regrettng misquoted caption (Ed.)
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-06-22

Comments by our press on the recent naval en-
gagement in the North Sea, only verifes the press
slogan Give the people the news they want!'
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-06-22
Writing; How To Do It

A day to write, week to write it over,
week to incubate, week to form;
Withal, hard work and critical endeavor,
line, perhaps, may then withstand the
storm.
To get good idea is quite easy
Adventure lies about on every hand;
The power to see, aye, that's the part that's
sQueezy,
And even more the power to understand.
Miss Inspiration is bashful maiden,
She visits few her calls are far apart;
Miss Perspfration, she's the constant aid in
Creative work and capitalized Art.
1t is not what you say, nor how you say it.,
Nor why tits said, that makes the thing
worth while;
But what and how, and why, and where
you lay it,
And also when, that will our hearts be-
guile.
Remember this: tits not the time you write
The time you spend with paper, pen and
ink,
That makes your story great; the time you
fight in,
The fight that counts, is just the time you
think.
We see in all the magazines
Blithe lads and lasses, pigmy size,
Who gaily run the new machines
Which the inventors advertise.
A vacuum cleaner here we have,
The latest thing, rig bit up-to-date,
And, woman! Why Remain A Slave?
A Little Child Can Operator
wash tub covers the next page.
Before the williams work is doneD
The latest thing, and all the rage;
So simple that a child can rum"
A threshing outfit here is run
By one small babe in swaddling Clothes
And, This is Play for little Son,
So let him work while You Repose
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-06-22

Some people generous in saying how thing
can be improved but noticably stingy in putting
the improvement into practice.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-06-22

Some mortals boast of very strong will of their
own because they haven't the wholesome common
sense of just ordinary folk.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-06-22

We note that the Saltwater Gazette credits the
River Falls (Wis) team with victory over the M
S. P.'s While the M. S. P. boys are generous and
good -natured, the games won are too hard earned
and infrequent to be given gratis our opponents
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-06-22

Many inflated conceit remains punctured un-
til it wobbles because there is no handy excuse kit
with which to mend retributive defation!
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-06-22

Practice makes perfect is a saw that still re-
tains its keenness but does it intimate that from
practice in devious ways and in schemes that are
dark, perfect morality will result?
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-06-22

Several members of our Gaurd Corps have been
called to the colors for probable duty on the Next
can border for our Uucle Sam We wish them God
speed and happy and welcome home coming.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-06-22
.. G. o Nj Nj e II T S ..

The following, taken from the Reformatory Pill
lar, st Cloud, meets with view precisely. While
the counsel therein pertains and expresses the ntra
mural philosophy of more youthful delinquents, it
wisely fits, in application, to the members of our
own colony
WE MUST have more cooperation among
ourselves In large measure, we responsible
for own welfare. We gain or lose in privi-
leges and it is time understood that we are hurt
ing ourselves alone, when fail to observe the
rules. Each one of us must think of the other fell
low and remember that the mutual welfare of the in
mate body depends upon both the individual and the
body at large.
1t becomes man, if has heared or received
something which he does not like, to bear remem-
brance that it is right which gives birth to right
We must act in the right spirit and show that we
appreciate that which have, and thus we encour-
age and open the way TO greater privileges. Good
thoughts and right intentions beget good thoughts,
appreciation and good will. 1t is up to us to make
our bed and must lie in it, 1t is in our power to
make it pleasant or-but what are you going to do?
Think it and try it out. You will be the gamer.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-06-22

Having purpose in life' does not mean we
to aGapt the porpose for our ideal of getting
there
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-06-22
=. THE ONLOOKER :.
Word Sketches of Topical Events
By ''Ham''

Nature has apparently mbued each mortal with
the gift of idealism. This phase of life invariably
occurs in YOUTH it seldom survives the age of major
ity in man, altho it continues thru life for many
women
In the age of idealism everything presents
roseate hues-Life is one grand playground.
built especially for our personal advancement, Des-
tiny looks with interest but her glance vouchsafes
encouragement.
We dream of happy future; picture ourselves
in high estate; in elation we sail thru the muddy
seas of ambition. The bright star far ahead that
ever beckons us on is Achievement the goal towards
which the stream of Idealism carries us.
But like the inexperienced mariner in strange
waters, fail to the foul weather signs, and
to grief on the shoals of Destiny
Woman, with her infinitely purer mind main
tains her Ideals sometimes thru storm and wreck to
the end of life's voyage Man, his spirit weakened
by contact with the ever-present waves of Destiny
often renquishes his ideals and reaches for the
gross things of life.
The beautiful in spirit are those who maintain
their ideals even in the face of disaster
Ida Tarbell, probably the most gifted social
Investigator living, in essay declares thai" Work
is the great stabilizer."
There are none to oppose this axiom; this is the
lesson handed down from generation to generation
thru the ages.
Our forebears in the stone age had a merry
time chasing each other over hill and dale with
roughly fashioned club. No doubt to them this
meant work, especially when they to close
quarters. AS their mentality grew their intelligence
developed more peaceful forms of endeavor, until
finally in the twentieth century, everybody works
cording to his aby--or necessity.
Human emotions are the same now as in the
days of our forebears Of the stone age. We love
with the same tenderness, hate with the same fero-
city, but work, the great stabilizer, regulates our
passions and places them under control.