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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-07-05

Your dearest friend will thank you for revealing
fault that you have successfully overcome. To
keep silence is part of the penalty; part, too OF what
you owe to the good order and comfort of society.
IF you would learn the old-fashioned virtue of
retcence begin to talk about things not persons
Whether you live in town country, in crowded or
quiet places you can find many things to talk about
Gree new habit is formed, there will come an
enlarged outlook the world. and life will take on
a fuller and richer meaning"
In many public places see the sign. Did
You Weigh Yourself Today" So, we are minded
to ask, Have you weighed yourself today, in rela
ton to your job and if so, how did you size up with
the requirements?' The story of any successful
mans life is the story of mind development, cour
age, industry, enthusiasm. patience, determination.
1t is entirely and solely up to you, whether you will
remain follower or become leader, whether you
will be mental cripple an intellectual giant.
Every position presents numerous opportunities for
personal development. lightweight" is all
right in his own class, but he seldom does anything
outside of it. Even in his proper division, light
weight is seldom successful unless he carries good.
stout punch in either glove. On the other hand,
may weigh few hundred pounds physically,
and still be interesting than important. OF
course, employers feel interest in the style OF
clothes a man wears and his ability social mix
err, but the big thing which overshadows all the
rest is this: How much do you weigh mentally?
Have you initiative and creative ability, vslon i'm
aglnation-nerve! Have you plenty of pep"? Do
you try to do little better work today than you
did yesterday last week? Or. do you continually
shoot at the cock kill time, watch the man in
the front office, worry about the heat and do just
enough work to get by? Are you an 18karat stall
er, quick thinking, rapid moving live wire?
Weigh yourself. At the risk of being trite, we call
the attention of every to this sentence of sound
logic The fellow who never does any more than
he is paid for, seldom gets paid for more than he
does.' 1t doesn't take long spot the cock-watch-
ers in any organization. If any member of an or
ganization does not give the organization the best
he has in him. then he is not ideal member of the
group. Your best means just that-not pretty good,
good enough, but best-and to deliver it you
have to keep hustling about sixty seconds every
minute. OF course it can be done. Every body is
pulling for you to come through a winner. Are you
coming. you going to quit on the stretch?-
FORD TINES.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-07-05
:. "B.'s'' OBSERVATIONS -.

Several very neat park benches and large
were designed and manufactured out of cement by
our cement artist and placed in the yard surrounding
the Wardens residence last week. adding very much
to the appearance and giving the grounds aspect
of a miniature park.
Our BARRIERS in here are quite as expert as the
majority of those employed in of the best shops
in the cities The job of hair cutting done last
week was work of tonsorial art. and by the smile
on the inmates faces after they had given themselves
the "once over' in the mirror, a sign that
they were than satisfied with their trim.
Each ones hair not only trimmed in the
regulation manner, but also cut in such a
way as to suit the shape of his particular head.
Even a lady visitor overheard remark to her
gentleman escort that the har-cuts given the in
here were not at all what she imagined a prison
hair be like In fact she said that their hair
was trimmed just good, if not better, than what
she had seen of her gentlemen acquaintances
All kinds of continually circulating
around among the inmates Saturday afternoons
in regard to the rules covering subscriptions 10 mag
azines and papers, and to those right who have
got twisted up in understanding how many maya
zines they allowed to subscribe for, the follow
ing are the regulations: Four magazines and papers
are all that any inmate is allowed have coming
to him at one time. That is, he can have two mag
azines and two papers, or three magazines and
paper or three papers and magazine, all pa
pers, all magazines, but not more than four
altogether. And furthermore, no inmate can make
application for subscriptions to magazines and pa
pers but once every elk months if he is taking his
full quota Of four magazines and papers, and then
only to renew his subscriptions to subscribe for
some other magazine paper in place of those
that have expired. The subscriptions will be taken
each month as heretofore and an inmate can sub
scribe for many he may choose up to the limit
of four after which he is barred from taking any
more subscriptions for six months.
Last week, Tuesday morning (June 26), to be
more exact, we were bordering what to write
that might he of interest to those readers who
attracted by the wonderful bits Of intelligence as
set forth in column, when, happening to glance
out the window and up the sky toward the north,
we noticed little lunches Of light. feecy clouds
appearing here and there above the northern horizon.
The sky was beautiful. clear deep blue, and the
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-07-05
-. &C Nj M E n T S -.

The chains of habit generally too small to be
felt. until they too strong to be broken-Sam.
uel Johnson.
Only through what psychologists call COM
plex' can you distinguish between what you think
is right and what other person thinks you
should think is right (though it may be wrong); now
we understand why sensational headlines in the vel
low press deprive us of the complex"
IA IA
We move across the stage Of life, stung by ap-
petite and goaded by desire, in pain unceasingthe
sole respite from pain the instant in which desire is
lost in satisfaction To do away with desire is to
destroy pain but it also destroys existence. Desire
is lost where the mouth is stopped with dust, aud
with death only comes relief from pan.-Schopen-
hauer.
About three years ago." says E. M. Sta;ler in
the American Magazine, "one of the boys in our
Cleveland house was called to the room Of Nash.
ville Tennessee, banker. The boy did what he was
asked to do. and did it promptly and courteously.
AS he started to leave, the banker handed him
penny. Instead of showing piqne or surprise, the
boy quietly thanked the guest and went out closing
the door carefully.
Five minutes later the banker came rushing up
to the desk.
| just called a boy to my room he exclaimed.
1 want see him again. The boy was sent for
A few minutes ago. said the banker, I hand
ed you penny in my room. l thought it was
dime. 1t seemed make difference with you: if
it had been dollar you couldn't have been more
courteous. Here. take ths! and he handed the bow
five dollar BILL
One of the richest and most influential corpo-
rations in the United States has interesting rule
says a writer in YoUTH's COMPANION in discussing
old fashioned virtue. and continues on entering
its employment every clerk must agree to keep all
information and all orders he receives to himself he
is not to discuss any directions any business in
hand with any other clerk or employe, inside or
outside of the building. In short, he is to keep
absolute silence about all details of the business on
penalty of prompt dismissal A large share of the
prosperity of the corporation is credited the strict
enforcement of that rule.
In private lite we'll as In business there is
an admirable opportunity to apply such rule. The
people whose swiftly flowing conversation is filed
with personalities and gossip about the affairs of
other people may succeed in finding ready listeners
bat they surely do not hold the respect even Of
those who lend their to their stories; and to a
person of discernment they fail to give
the impression of nef6ciency and lghtness of
character. There is certain dignity to be gained
from not telling all you know.
Some sensitive persons feel that they are un-
truthful unless they confess all their faults to a
chosen friend. but it is not wise view to take.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-07-05

When End@monidas heard a philosopher
arguing that only wise man can be good general.
This is wonderful speech" said he; but he that
saith it never heard the sounds OF trumpets."
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-07-05

Observation-Disclosures submitted to the Mir
ror for publication must be absolutely original; not
original. PROPER credit must be slven IT known; IT
writer name is not known. it should be SO specl-
fed by said contributor. Should contributor tail
to comply with this request he will henceforth be
dropped from the Mirrors contributing staff:
Signed by Editor.
Abbroved by Warden.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-07-05

CHURCH NOTICE.
the Prison Chapel at nine clock every Sun
day morning Catholic service alternate
Sunday Rev. c. E. Benson and Rev. FIR Corcoran Chap
lains.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-07-05
NOTICE TO INMATES

~~-~~~->~~~~~~o~o~o~
For the benefit of inmates
pounity that their
through school
ing education Night Schools
ton connection with their
with be privileged the Query
send queries interest
kind collaboration of Miss Miriam Carey Supervisor
Libraries will gladly endeavor information
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-07-05
NOTICE TO INMATES:

privilege sending home
free of charge To do this you should Wte your own
wish send the and hand same to your oGe you @
cents paper delivered to your cell eaen
should be folded
YOU bed the morning follow
ing the day onw which it is delivered to CELL
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-07-05

weekly published in the Minnesota state
founded prisoners edlteu
them aims to be home to
public with the of the prisoner to
dispelng that
bars a fallen mans selfredempton
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-18
CAL0MEL S|CKENS! It SALIvATEsI
DON'T STAY BILIOUS, CONST|PATED
Guarantee "Dodsons Liver Tone viii Give You the Best Liver
and Bowel Cleansing You Ever Had-Dont Lose DAVIS Work.

Calomel makes you sick; you lose a
days work. Calomel Is quicksilver
and 1t salivates; calomel Injuries your
liver.
II you are bilious, feel lazy, sluggish
and all knocked out. II your bowels
are constipated and your head aches
or stomach is sour. just take spoon
full Of harmless Dodson's Liver Tone
instead of using sickening, salivating
calomel. Dodson's Liver Tone is real
liver medicine. You'll know it next
morning because you will wake up
feeling fine, your liver will be work
ing, your headache and dizziness gone.
your stomach will be sweet and your
bowels regular. You will feel like
working. You'll be cheerful; full OF
vigor and ambition.
Your druggist or dealer sells you
5o-cent bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-18

under my personal guarantee that ID
win clean your sluggish liver better
than nasty calomel; 1t won't make you
sick and you can eat anything you
want without being salivated. Your
druggist guarantees that each spoonful
will start your liver, clean your bowels
and straighten you up by morning or
you can have your money back Chill
dren gladly take Dodson's Liver Tone
because 1t is pleasant tasting and
doesn'. sr;rs or cramp or make them
sick.
lam selling millions Of bottles of bod
sons Liver Tone to people who have
found that this pleasant, vegetable, liv.
er medicine takes the place of danger
GUS calomel. Buy one bottle ON my
sound, reliable guarantee. Ask your
druggist or storekeeper about me. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-18
She Is Nemesis Of Wildcats.

Miss Catherine Modine of northern
Curry county, credited with being the
champion bobcat huntress of the state,
has filed application for one Of Uncle
Sans homesteads in the timber re-
serve. Miss Nodine and her shepherd
dog have accounted for more than 100
wildcats and lynxes, says Brandon
dispatch in the Portland Oregonian.
With her mother, she successfully
conducts stock and dairy ranch near
Denmark, doing their own blowing,
fencing and land clearing. There is not
a man on the place and there Is not a
better-developed ranch for its size In
that heighborhood.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-18
PATRIOTISM IS SHOWN |
REGISTRATION OFFICERS RE
cEIvE MANY PATRIOTIC LET
TIERS FROM CITIZENS.
County sheriffs Of State Notified BY
Governor Rye To BE Ready To Con-
duct Registration On Very shon
Notice.

Nashville the spirit Of pa.
triotism is thoroughly, alive in the
Volunteer State is evidenced by the
interest manifested in the forthcoming
military registration" said Rutledge
Smith, disbursing officer in charge OF
registration In Tennessee. "Numer-
GUS letters are coming in assuring
that volunteers will aid, free Of cost,
in taking the census on the day ap-
pointed by the presidents proclama.
ton. Col. J. J. Bean of Lynchburg was
recently q visitor in the registration
office In the senate chamber, and re.
ports that the people in his section
would be only too glad to give their
services freely in perfecting the state
registration. Similar statements were
made by Col. P. e. Cox of Franklin,
who is thoroughly aroused and inter
ested In the work to be done.
1T is Essential that every person
who is willing to contribute his serv-
ices communicate with the sheriff OF
his county, telling him he is willing to
do so. II this is followed by our citi-
zens, as 1t will be, Tennessee will still
be able to maintain the name of the
Volunteer State"
In connection with this matter Gov.
Rye has caused copies of the follow
ing letter to be sent to the sheriffs OF
each county of the state:
within a few days the president
will issue Proclamation naming
day for the registration of all male
citizens of specified age.
at will be your duty to appoint
registrar in each district or polling
place in your county. In the appoint
ment of these registrars 1t will be nec-
essary that you choose men properly
fitted for the position and who are
capable Of performing the duties de-
volving upon them. It is desired to
have men who are willing to volunteer
their services to do the work, II 1t Is
possible to find such who are capable.
Full instructions will be forwarded
you from the war department. You
should familiarize yourself with the
rules so that there will be no delay or
mistake.
"Please acknowledge and give cor
rect address at which telegram may
be addressed to you"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-18

shape-had Indigestion, nervous head
aches-could not sleep well. Tanlac
gave me a good appetite, strengthened
my nerves. I sleep well as ever-have
gained five pounds"
Rev. A. L. Tull, Methodist, Atlanta,
Ga, says My granddaughter was a
nervous wreck from indigestion. Tan
lac gave her an appetite-she can eat
anything. She Is on the road to re-
covery."
Rev. Jas. II. New, Baptist, Charleston,
Ca, says My wife had severe
cramps, headaches, and was very nerv-
Gus, badly run down, weak and thin.
Tanlac caused her troubles to disap-
pear-she never complains now"
Rev. A. j. vallery, former superln-
tendent Bethany Home, Monroe La,
now of Memphis, Tenn, says Three
years ago l had general breakdown
with indigestion-had rheumatic pains
in legs. Since taking Tanlac am re-
lieved of digestion-rheumatic pains
have stopped-feel like a new man. l
give Tanlac my unqualified indOrse-
ment."
Rev. John M. Sims, Baptist, At
lanta, Ca, says ~ suffered from
nervous indigestion and inactive liver
digestion badly impaired. Tanlac
corrected these troubles entirely
gained ten pounds taking two bottles"
|. Rev. W. 7. Roby, Pastor West Ions
dale Methodist church, Knoxville,
Tenn, testifies from personal expert
ence as to the great benefit he de-
rived from taking Tanlac for disor-
dered stomach.
No greater praise can be given a
remedy than the unsolicited testimony
Of men whose lives are devoted to the
betterment of their fellow men. Their
integrity cannot be doubted. They
serve their calling often at great per-
sOnal sacrifice. Tanlac has helped
them-they say SO because they want
to do you good.
There Is Tanlac dealer In your
town.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-18

When ministers of some Of the great
est communions In the land indorse
Tanlac their words carry conviction.
They say what they know to be the
truth. They have put Tanlac to the
test Of personal service and have not
found 1t wanting.
The proprietors Of Tanlac have re-
ceived countless testimonials from peo-
pie In every walk Of life, earnestly
commenting 1t. Among them are a
number from prominent ministers Of
vari0ls churches. A few of these are
printed below.
Rev. w. G. Norton is pastor of the
Wesley Memorial church Of Jackson
vile, Fla. He says:--"T suffered from
chronic indigestion for years. I seldom
slept well and had severe headaches.
Since taking Tanlac I feel as well as
ever / did-sleep splendidly and eat
anything want. Tanlac has restored
my health and l feel it my duty to
recommend it,
Rev. A. Fl. Sykes, pastor of Watkins
Park Presbyterian church, Nashville,
Tenn, says Mrs. Sykes suffered
from stomach and kidney troubles and
nervous breakdown. Tanlac restored
her health--she Is gaining strength
and flesh rapidly-her full restoration
is but question of time"
Rev. Epen Butler, pastor of Central
Baptist Sialrch, Muskogee. Okla,
says:--"I had attacks of acute indiges-
ton. Results from taking Tanlac have
been most satisfactory--am glad to
recommend it as the best medicine
have ever tried"
Rev. +. M. Winburn, Methodist, San
Antonio. Tex, says :---'I had no appe-
tite--sufsered from weakness and gen.
eral debility--could not work without
quickly firing. Found Tanlac just
what my system needed. I consider
Tanlac good medicine to build up
rundown systems"
Rev. r. J. Taylor, pastor st. Pleas
ant Baptist church, Franklin, Tex,
says :--"Grippe LEFT me in very bad
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-18
Needed Practice.

The tiny son of an acquaintance of
mine recently talked necessarily to a
man delivering coal who talked In
broken language.
"Seems to me-" said the man. shat
you talk good deal for a little fell
low"
"Well," said the little fellow, who
had had hard work to understand the
man, "if you talked more you could
talk palmer"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-18
HEAL BABY RASHES
That Itch, Burn and Torture With cutl-
cura--Triai Free.

A hot Cuticura Soap bath is soothing
to irritated skins when followed by
a gentle application Of Cuticura Oint.
ment. Use Cuticura for everyday ltoi-
let preparations to prevent such trou-
bles. After this treatment baby sleeps
mother rests and healment follows.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-18
State Compromises Claims.

State Compromises Claims.
On recommendation of J. H. Mas
sey, Geo. R. Ellis, Jr., and w. A. Long,
a committee appointed by the court
to investigate and make settlement Of
the claim Of the state against Upton
county for costs, fines and attorney
general fees collected by the county,
etc, the court adopted a resolution
confirming the compromise settlement
Of the states claim against the coun-
ty, under which agreement the coun-
ty will pay to the state $2,449.50 in
full payment Of all claims up to Nov.
80, 1916.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-18
Town Turns Back on rramps.

On the ground that no man ought to
be unemployed ut the present time, the
guardians of an English town have de-
cided to ignore the existence of tramps
and to provide neither food nor lodg-
ing for them. They will have their re-
ward, for the fraternity will give the
place wide berth.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-18
Guarding the Capitol.

Guarding the Capitol.
The gates of the state capitol are
closed at II o'clock at night and no ad-
mittance will be permitted to any put
state officials and employees of the
state. This order was announced by
Superintendent Jones, and is a pre-
cautionary regulation that recent
events have inspired. All capitols and
buildings of states are adopting sim
liar orders as a safeguard.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-18
His Job.

Judge, you know l amt guilty
won't you give me another trialF
pleaded the frequent offender.
Surely, I'll give you another If you
get into this court again. Ten dollars
and costs"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-18
Highway Department Buys Asphalt.

Highway Department Buys Asphalt
The state highway department open
ed bids on approximately 100000 gal.
Ions Of liquid asphalt to be used by
the state and by large cities. Sam e.
Finley, Of Atlanta, Ga, whose bid was
$0.0445 per gallon, or $44,500, was
awarded the contract. The Standard
OIL company was the next lowest bid
der with bid of $0.064S per gallon.
The difference between the two bids
amounted to $4,000 On the whole con.
tract.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-18
Camp Is Sporting New Uniforms.

SdIHp 10 SP0ttHtS WV
New uniforms for every man in the
First Tennessee infantry have been
received at Camp Andrew Jackson.
Two full suits were received for each
enlisted man of the regiment. The
khaki outfits were urgently needed,
not only for the recruits, but also for
the veterans" who have had only
their winter olive drab since their re-
turn from the border. With the ar
rival of the uniforms the equipment Of
the regiment is now practically com.
plete.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-18
E. v. sheely on state Board.

Gov. Rye issued a commission to Dr.
Edward v. Shelly of Memphis to be
member of the state board of phar-
macy to succeed DR.. F. w Ward OF
Memphis. whose term had expired
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-18
State Mines Show Profit.

The report of w. M. Nixon, warden
and general manager of the state
mines, shows profit for April of $780,
1901. There were on May about
1000 cars of coal at the mines that
could not be moved on account of
shortage of cars.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-18
Get Eaas From South Africa.

Get Eggs From South Africa.
South Africa has laid the founda-
ton of large trade in eggs with Great
Britain. Recently there has been
very large arrival of eggs from South
Africa to London. Several small con-
signments have been shipped previous
ly, but this is the first one marketed.
The eggs are said to be of exception
ally good quality.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-18
MINISTERS OF GOSPEL
PUT TANLAC TO TEST
Well Known Ministers of the South Come Out
Openly and Fearlessly and Tell What They
Know to Be the Truth About the Medicine
That Has Helped Them.

= ARELY will minister of the Gospel ndorse proprietary
The preachers high calling the influence puts grave
responsibility his every word He will not jeopae his reputation
by commencing thing without first assuring himself is all right His
word much weight the home the street. the public
prints as in the pulpit.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-18

The annual loss in this country from
hog cholera exceeds $50,000,000.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-18
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build In The system

Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking. a. the formula is
printed on every label. showing il Is
Quinine and Iron in tasteless form. The
Quinine drives out malaria. the Iron
builds up the system. so cents. ;sas,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-05-18

The fellow who would Idle rather
than fight for his country" would do
patriotic thing, anyway.