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The mirror., 1919-11-06
Causes of Forest Fires

The dry weather of the past summer has result
ed in numerous forest fires in Alberta and the ad-
joining states of Idaho and Montana One terrific
thunderstorm on July 81 set no fewer than fifty
fires in the national forest areas of Montana Speak,
ing of the origin of these fires the forester in charge
says:
The snowfall last winter was far below normal
and in many localities spring precipitation was in
sufficient. many places having been without rain for
three months. High winds prevailed quite gen.
orally for some sixty days and the atmosphere was
charged with electricity to such an extent that dry
electrical storms were constantly occurring. AS a
result the forest floor became as dry as powder
house and because of excessive Transportation the
leaves of conferous trees became so combustibe as
to be almost explosive when subject to ignition.
While human agencies have been responsible
for of the fires, lightning has been by far the
most prolific source of trouble. Dry electrical
storms have started great many fires in the most
inaccessible parts of the forests where it has been
impossible to get men and equipment on the ground
quickly. In numerous it has required from
three to six days for fire fighters to reach fire from
the nearest ailway point. And when it is remem-
bered that equipment and supplies for the men must
be transported on pack horses over rough mountain
trails and kept the line at all times the difficulties
The mirror., 1919-11-06
Peace Day

BY proclamation of Governor Burnquist, Tues
day, Nov. IL, has been made holiday throughout
the state, and designated as Armstice Day." 1t is
remembered that year ago that eventful day,
there flashed the wires the message to the eff
feet that the Germans had hoised the white fag and
had dispatched delegates to confer with the Allies
for the purpose of laying down arms and acknow-
Lodging their defeat. 1t is day long to be
bered for the manner in which the welcome news
was received in every hamlet throughout the whole
land.
It meant the end Of that awful four-year strug-
gle of terrible that had wrought such desolae
havoc and such unhappy consequences to so many
millions of homes throughout the whole land. and
across the seas.
Appropriate celebrations, everywhere. will be
the order of the day, and ervent prayers again
from countless millions of hearts to give thanks for
this joyous acclaim and for the hope that such catas
trophy may never see the light of day again.
The mirror., 1919-11-06
New York was DRY" 05 Years Ago

At one time the whole State of New York was
under drastic prohibition law. This was after
Maine voluntarily turned itself into dry camp.
When-Main took this action in 1851 it had pro-
found effect on New York's citizens. Accordingly
strict dry law passed by the New York Legis-
lature in 1854. but Governor Seymour vetoed the
act.
The gubernatorlal action caused one of the hot
test temperance campaigns ever waged in America,
and the Wings, favoring temperance, nominated N.Y.
H. Clark for Governor, and the campaign was
fought out on the question of prohibition Govern
or Seymour renomnated. and was supported by
the liquor element but defeated by scant 200
votes. Following the election, the legislature in
1855 passed another law for the prevention of in
temperance pauperism and crime," which was
very severe 1t in force for ii months.
In 1856 the Court of Appeals declared the law in.
operative and unconstitutional-Ex
The mirror., 1919-11-06

of the situation will be appreciated. Under these
conditions it can be understood readily how light
nine-set fires in these remote places became raging
confagrations before the fight against them can be
begun.
In spite of the difficulties handicapping the
record for efficiency, even though very large
acreage in the aggregate has been burned over and
many bad fires are still burning.
Commonly. fires due to preventable
near lines of transportation and communication and
can be discovered and suppressed before they
sumo serious proportions but the reverse is true
where lightning fires Not infrequentlyi in the
most inaccessible mountainous regions ten fifteen or
twenty fires started within few minutes by
single electrical disturbance. Sometimes these blazes
scattered quite large extent of territory.
often they close together and before is possible
to start the fight against them they coaesce and form
big fire which, if the wind is blowing freshly,
reaches the tops of the and develops
a fire that defes human efforts to combat it 80
long the wind continues
The area of fires was as follows: One quarter
less. 427; quarter to 10 acres 187, tot
al 900, while the total acreage burned was POL OLA
acres.
The causes of fires were as follows: Railroads,
l79; campers 131; brush burners, 96; numbering, 9;
lightning, 240; incendiary 27; miscellaneous. 8;
known, 2l9AMontreal STAR
The mirror., 1919-11-06
The American Creed

The city of Baltimore, the birthplace of The
prize of 81 900 for the best national creed The con-
test was national in scope. and formally approx
ed by the president The contest won by Will
Tyler Page. lineal descendant of Carter Brax-
ton, of the sieners of the Declaration of Inde
pendence and student of American history
In a book, The Americans Greed and Its Mean
ing, by Mathew Page Andrews. he describes what
it that made it possible for the United States
mobilize army of 100000 men in few short
months, and send them overseas, soldiers which any
nation would have been proud to have No need
wonder about the sterling worth which uncover
ed in that whippedtogether army after he has read
and fully realized the meaning of the Americans
Creed. 1t was first published on April 4, 1918.
Within week after it's publication the 10000 child
rem in the public schools of Baltimore reciting
it, Other cities quickly took it up and Mr.. Andrews
states that possibly 100000 children learned it be-
fore the close of the school year. This is the creed
I believe in the United States of America as
government of the people, by the people. for the
people; whose just powers derived from the
sent of the governed; democracy in a republic;
sovereign nation of many sovereign states; perfect
union one and nseparabe; established upon those
PRINCIPLES of freedom, equality justice and humani
ty for which American patriots sacrificed their lives
and fortunes
I therefore believe it is my duty to support its
constitutions obey it's laws to respect it's flag and
to defend it against all enemies
-DesMones Capital.
The mirror., 1919-11-06
To Commemorate Mayfower Sailing

Plans have been set on foot for an international
celebration of the 300th anniversary in September
1920. of the sailing of the Pilgrims in the MayAower
for the New World where they laid the foundation
of an Anglo Saxon state which has become one of
the foremost world powers Preparations are being
made at Leyden, Holland to celebrate the tempor-
ary residence there of the Pilgrims. motion pic
film depicting the history of the Pilgrims, the
sailing of the Mayo wer, etc., is being produced in
England. Writing in commendaticn of the proposed
celebration Premier Lloyd George said that review
of the story Of these pioneers who carried to the
New World the Anglo-Saxon ideals of justice and
liberty is certain to prove beneficial particularly at
this momentous time when America is indissoluhly
linked with in extending liberty the world''
The mirror., 1919-11-06

President Wilson has expressed approval of the
plans, declaring that the Mayfower's voyage now
has new and fresh significance; it was the first
movement of the shuttle which has woven close
fabric of intimacy between the two sides of the
water."-Ex.
The mirror., 1919-11-06
Notice to Inmates

WAR SAVING or THRIFT STAMPS can
be purchased each month by all who
SO desire. You must notify your officer
not later than the goth of the month
if you wish to purchase stamps during
that month.
c. S. REED,
Warden.
The mirror., 1919-11-06

Don't rely on luck for anything, and the chan
you will be prepared forewarned and fore
armed that everyone will think you're lucky.
The mirror., 1919-11-06

Q:-I their any virtue in socalled maidstone for the
of mad-dog bite or hydrophobiaa-L. A.
A:-These stones do not prevent hydrophoba by
absorbing when applied bite of mad dog.
supesous people believe. Through their effect magna-
on however, they may prevent hydrophoba patient
y fears disease actual symptoms having developed
Q:-Is it that the treaty with Spain war of
lS9S not ratified for several after the conclusion of
the war but that its provisions
1898; treaty signed Paris Dec TO- 1885,
ratified Feb g. 1899. within six months of end
QCould Great Britain Canada to furnish an
army, in the war just closedi-H. S.
A:-Presumaby, yes If the Dominion of Canada is part
of the British empire for of protection she be
sumed to be part of for of defense The 60
together If she wanted be independent decide
that before the started. After the empire the
war her duty her share in fighting issue
had been made the empire could have used force
in Canada. 1t is inherent power in every government
adopt itself. Ofcourse if Canadians
rebeed when the started they might possibly pre-
vented the imperial from applying that power
That is the purely physical aspect of it, nobody be
forced do thing fine has power enough resist
force.
Q-At what depth ocean the water the codestl
A-U. s. Geodetic survey temperature of grad
uay decreases depth increases until point four
miles down So degrees Below this depth temperature
gradually rises due internal heat of earth. Temperature
low % degrees have been recorded in Arctic
O:Are there any birds that deserve be extermnated
because they destructive growing crops other birds?
e. R.
Astrological survey of U. S. department of agriculture
which has made careful study of subject that English spar
does much harm than good that should be des
royed Only Cooper hawk Skinned hawk and goshawk
50 varieties of hawks deserve DEATH Crows and blue
jays do about much good harm. All other birds
useful purposes and should always be protected.
Q:-Where is the ''island of dead ships-M. r.
A:-Name has been applied Sargasso in North At
antic, region unaffected by and therefore
paavely calm, with great of seaweed floating in it
Imaginative writers have pictured this of graveyard
for wrecked and lost ships haunted by spirits of mariners who
peshed There real truth in this ships sailing
through this eddy find of wrecks.
Q:-When and by whom was Newark, NJ j., settled?
M. D. G.
AIN 1866 bv party of Purans who had emigrated from
Connecticut because of disagreement between church and gov
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The mirror., 1919-11-06

1t is not strange that estimate ourselves
as compared with others; for we judge others by
their doings, but ourselves by our Intentions
The mirror., 1919-11-06
Breeding Rabbits for Fur

A club has been organized in London for the
purpose exclusively of breeding rabbits for their furs
The blue Beverin and the Habana species have been
selected The Beverin is colored lavendar blue
with long, fine hair while the Habana is of a rich
chocolate color 1t is proposed to conduct the
scheme on the cooperative basis. The club hopes
to produce from these rabbits natural furs the color
of which will not fade.-Sel.
Thrty-nine billion cigarettes were produced in
the United States last year. four times as many
seven years ago-Ex.
The British Foreign Bible Society issues the
Scriptures in upward of $40 languages and dia-
lects.-Ex.
The mirror., 1919-11-06

Whenever you are overtaken by good inten-
ton, don't let it get ahead of you
The mirror., 1919-11-06

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weekly published in the Minnesota State
Prison is edited
managed aims be home to encourage
poners acquaint
the public with the the
dispeng prejudice which
sinister fallen mans selfredempon.
The mirror., 1919-11-06

Conscience is the magnetic needle which is CIV
en- to guide Ms across the ocean of life. Worldly
wisdom is only the spy glass
The mirror., 1919-11-06

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subjects Consult Reference
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Self discipline carries men forward like tn
hands of watch steadily though imperceptibly.
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CHURCH NOTICE.
Services the Prison Chapel at nine clock Sum
day morning. and Catholic service alternate
Sunday. c. E. Benson and Rev. Fr Corcoran Chap
lains.
The mirror., 1919-11-06

"A lie is always enemy, matter how
friendly it may look.''
The mirror., 1919-11-06
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The greatest bet ever made was the alphabet.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-11-28

FOR SALE-A VERY DESIRABLE
new residence at SOB South Jeffer-
son. This house l built at cost OF
$1,000, four years ago. Sold cheap in
q hurry. Phone 2O5N C.. e. Smith. 4
37tf
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-11-28
Everyone Should
Drink Hot Water
in the Morning
Wash away all stomach, liver,
and bowel poisons before
breakfast.

To feel your best day in and day
out, to feel clean inside; no sour bile
to coat your tongue and sicken your
breath or dull your head; no constipa-
ton, bilious attacks, sick headache,
colds, rheumatism or gassy, acid stom-
ach, you must battle on the inside like
you battle outside. This is vastly more
important, because the skin pores do
not absorb impurities into the blood,
while the bowel pores do.
To keep these poisons and toxins
well flushed from the stomach, liver,
kidneys and bowels, drink before
breakfast each day, glass of hot
water with teaspoonful of limestone
phosphate in it. This will cleanse,
purify, and freshen the entire alimen-
tary canal before eating more food.
Get quarter pound of limestone
from your pharmacist. 1t
is inexpensive and almost tasteless.
Drink phosphated hot water every
to rid your system of these
vile poisons and toxins; also to pre-
vent their formation
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-11-28

No. Feed Oats, sacked, per
cwt. net Delivered to ware
houses 2.8O
No. l Timothy hay per tom. 5000
White Beans, per pound &c
Spring lambs, per h. 5000
Mutton, per lb .5@7
Produce
Eggs per dozen ............. roc
Butter, creamery, per pound. .72c
Butter, ranch, per pound .65c
Potatoes, per pound ......... SIZE
Old ROSTERS. per h.. .,... &c
Spring chicken, per lb....... .12@15c
Hens, 1--we VT. ,.-.-... 12h@15
Hogs, live w.t., light, ID. .141z @15A
Hogs, live W.T., heavy, lb ..13h@141k
Hogs, dressed, light ped Id. 1000
Hogs, dressed, heavy, per lb. .17@1S
Veal, live W.T., per lib. TOLL
veal, dressed, per lb. ..12@17
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-11-28

$50 acres, 9 miles from Moscow,
part in cultivation. Fine new build
ings and running water, for $4,000
Easy terms.
See e. E. Ostroot. MOSCOW, Ida. 51-4
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-11-28

FOR SALE 8 ROOM HOUSE, HAS
good foundation, electric lights,
double plumbing connected with sew
er, close in. $4,000, terms to suit.
Fred Frese. Phone 923X2. 48tf
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-11-28
MARKETS

The following market quotations
are the prices paid to the producer
by the dealer and are changed daily,
thus giving the public the accurate
quotations in all classes of grain,
produce and meats.
Hay and Grain.
Wheat, Marquis, pu1k $3.50
Wheat, Bluestem No. 1. bulk.
net, delivered to warehouses. 2.08
Wheat, White Club, No. 1, blk.
net, delivered to warehouses;. 2.O6
Wheat Fortyfold, No. 1, bulk
net. delivered to warehouses 2.08
Wheat, Red Russian, No. 1, blk. 2.03
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-11-28

FOR SALE "A PAIR OF YOUNG
mules, true in every way. A woman
can drive them. Phone Farmers
923X2. 1883
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Pene du Bots,
of New York, who are. enroute by
the coast trip to California, spent the
Thanksgiving holidays with their
aunt, Mrs. w. O. Sholes- Mr. and Mrs.
Pene du Bots are both artists, ne
being at one time associate editor OF
the "Home Decorator and the DE
signer."
Miss Nora Carter Of Lewiston
went Thanksgiving at the home Of
-. nare31ts. Mr. and Mrs G. w.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-11-28
ADS
FOR SALE-Rea1 Estate

FOR SALE-3S0 ACRES, MILES
from Moscow, nearly all good land,
good buildings, spring water, on
good road. Price $50 per acre.
i 120 acres, 8 miles from Moscow, 40
acres summer fallow, some timothy,
small buildings, at $4,000. Easy terms.
220 acres, 7 miles from Moscow, all
good land, some winter wheat, fine
buildings and water. Price 1910 per
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-11-28
A Good Cough Medicine for Children

Mrs. J. W. Phillips, Redon, Ca,
phoned to j. M. Floyd, the merchant
there for bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy and said that she had
bought bottle of it at his store re-
Gently and that it was doing her
children so much good that she want
ed to keep up the treatment. You Will
find nothing better for coughs and
colds in children or for yourself. 1t
keeps the cough looses, expectoratlon
easy and soon frees the system from
the cold
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-11-28

The federal government has taken
the proper move in Selling the coal
mines where operators refuse to ac-
cept tire wage agreement reached by
the cabinet, and putting armed guards
to protect the men who want to work
at the increased wages which are IA
per cent above the high wages that
miners have been getting. There are
some cases in which patience ceases TO
be virtue and this is one of them.
The coal situation calls for drastic
action by the government.
"a "a p
Germany refuses to pay for the
ships of her former navy, surrendered
to the allies and later sunk by treach-
cry of real Germans, who were run
ming true to form and had been placed
in charge of the ships. These treach-
erous individuals posed as heroes and
are Held as such in the eyes of the Ger
man people. But the allies have de-
manded 100000 tons of docks, dredges
and tugs as indemnity for the lost
ships and the allies are in position
to enforce their demands.
"a "a R
The United States is very near the
end of its patience in dealing with
Mexico. tt would not be at all sur
prising if declaration of war against
Mexico should be made by this gov
eminent in short time. II this is
made and war follows it is to be hop
ed that no more "watchfu1 waiting
will be permitted but that a determin-
ed war of determination against the
outlaw element of our southern
neighbor will be waged.
"a "a -
With the defeat of California by
Washington University yesterday; the
defeat of Montana by w. S. c.; the
defeat of Gonzaga, by 0. A. c.; ana
the defeat of Mulanomah by Oregon,
the four contenders to the northwest
conference championship title each |
won victory which leaves them in
the same position they were in before
The people of Moscow, the Palouse
country and the entire northwest had
much for which to return thanks TO
a generous God yesterday and the
thanks that were returned during the
day came from grateful hearts. Few
sections of the world are as FORUM
ate as the section in which we live
~ - "a
The English have an excellent mot
to that wise men follow. 1t is. Never
wrestle with a hog You are bound
to be mudded whether you throw the
hog or the hog throws you, and mud
don't hurt the hog-it's his native ele-
ment."
The Declaration of Independence,
the greatest document ever written,
declares that Every one shall have
.he dictates of his own conscience
he dictates fhis own conscience :
That plank never has been and never
will be repealed. 1t is still in force.
IA pa - :
Lincoln, Nebraska, citizens have I'M
government functions. They I
ave "commandeered" coal to supply
90 needy families. This is worthy
ction that will become popular as !
he coal shortage increases.
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, r.I Co,~1. MoLsc;no for ChiIdrou n
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-11-28

On Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock
at the parsonage. Rev. H. 0. Perry
united in marriage Roland Suddreth
and Mrs. Edna Orr. Both bride and
groom are pioneers of Latah county.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-11-28

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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-11-28

TREASURES REPORT OF RECEIPTS
'front.' the gnnn O. the
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-11-28
FOR SALE-Live Stock

FOR SALE-FULL FLOODED PO-
land China sows and gifts, at rea-
sonable prices. Why raise scrubs.
Some are registered and others eligi-
Bile. A. Langdon, R. F. D. 2, Box 33,
telephone 937K7. Sis
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-11-28

Lincoln, Nebraska, citizens have I'M
.dertaken government functions. They
have "commandeered" coal to supply
100 needy families. This is worthy
action that will become popular as
the coal shortage increases.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-11-28

raw. or tried to drag your corn out
with a knife, there will be a sur
prise waiting for you when you use
"Gets-It." Imagine peeling your corn
just like peeling off banana skin.
Well that is what happens when
you use "Gets-It." There is nothing
else that will give you this same
result. Millions of folks have had
the same blessed experience. Why
putter and suffer, limp, and spoil =
good time for yourself and your
friends, or your peace of mind while
trying to attend to business? Use
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"Gets-It," the only sure, guaranteed.
money-back corn-remover costs but
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