The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-04-04

mansion that is as large the universe, and feeds
his spirit the choicest products of the big world
he Sees"
Through the very considerate kindness of Miss
Corson, librarian of the Saltwater Public Library
and the efforts of Miss Miriam E. Carey, Supervisor
of Institution Libraries library shelves HAYS been
enhanced by the complete set of the Readers Guide
to Periodical Literature for the years 1915, 1916
and 1917.
The receipt of these volumes completes this set
of valuable reference books Misses Corson and Carey
having previous occasion donated the preceding
volumes of the set. The official family take great
pleasure in thanking the donors for their con-
siderate kindness toward the educational opportun-
tiles and upl their collaboration provides for the in
THE MIRROR, in behalf of the inmates heart
lily joins in thanking these loyal friends of our
library most sincerely.
OLD GLORY lived and breathed several weeks
ago when TO- 900 American boys apprentice seamen
at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, gave
form to a most remarkable national ensign. Built
with the bodies of the Sons of Freedom, the flag
of overwhelming inspiration and meaning.
As no banner before has done so eoquenty this one
visualized the often quoted AXIOM In union there
strength"
Aside from it's human interest and grandeur
the flag preserved is an exceptional example Of
mathematical photography. 1t planned in strict
accordance with the laws of perspective and in
volved great amount of delicate work that had to
be executed with the utmost accuracy. This is best
understood when it is remembered that three men
standing camera will occupy much
space in a picture hundred men photo
graphed at distance of one hundred yards Fur
thermore if one describes circle the ground and
photographs it, the figure will appear oval. Given
oval however, the reproduction will be circular.
These are important details that had to be given
careful attention in constructing the human flag in
front of the camera fixed at a measured point above
and in front of it,
To guide the men while they unanswered to
produce the proper formation, strips of white tape
were laid on the parade ground. They formed
pattern that bore resemblance whatever to flag
but had dimensions automatically harmonious to
the law of perspective. When one looks at the
photograph it is difficult realize that in real life
the emblem measured from top bottom at the
right end 1913 it, while the corresponding side of the
blue star field, which does not seem half so long,
actually 1874 it, r length. 1t is also interesting
know that in order that the ball the end of the
pole might appear circular, $50 men were grouped
in oval that 237 it. long and 20 it, wide. The
staff $50 fit. in length 81 it, wide at the base
it, across the upper extremity. and made up of
700 individuals.
Some of the other figures equally bew-
dering. While measuring 293 it, along the top
margin, the banner at the bottom only 70 it. in
length. On the left side it 42S it, as compared
with the previously mentioned 1913 it, for the outer
line. The top of the field 143 it, bottom &c it,,
left side $50 it, and right side 1874 fl. The star in
the upper left-hand of the field required 1876
men, while only twelve men were needed for the
one in the lower rght-hand angle. Sixteen hundred
men formed the white stripes; 1900 the red ones;
1,S00 the stars, and 3,40O the field These, plus
$50 sailors constituting the pole and it's ball. brought
the exact total to $3.50 men.
1t required slightly more than hour to put
all the men in their respective places. Then bugle
called attention and every blue jacket stood
aud motioness The second order was salute, - and
mechanically every raised. The camera,
situated us fl. in front of the flag elevation of
80 it,, clicked. In that split second the picture,
without question the greatest of it's kind was made.
Popular Mechanics
10 every man upon this earth
Death cometh soon late;
And how die better
Than facing fearful odds