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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-03-04
The Farmers and the Business Man

The popcorn vendor on the street corner may be
called business man, and. the man who raised the
popcorn farmer If man is located in a town and
owns plant that is worth $4,000 and sells $4,000
worth of articles from that business every year, he
business man. The man who resides two miles
from town and owns business worth $4,000 or
ed 0 S E live W f6Hse c f. thu
in town business man and the business in the
country farmer? l do not object to distinguishing
each this way except when they referred to
business men and farmers" Farming is business
big business.
Last year Iowa farm products worth
$1,80O,0O0,00O. 1t would take quite few popcorn
vendors to do that amount of business-what? The
Iowa business men on the farms have stock of hogs
worth $15O000000; beef cattle worth $780, 100000;
sheep worth $350,00O,0O0; horses and mules worth
$35, 100000. They also have 100000 hens and
she and the eggs she produces worth-oh heavens
what they worth just now? Among all the states
and there several great states-Iowa ranks first
in the production of corn OATS hay hogs beef cattle
and draft horses than any other three states combined
Iowa is the third greatest state, but watch us
grow!
For the love of Mike, you fellows in town quit
saying farmers and business men," The most sue
cessful business in the state farmers. Most
of them to Iowa when all they had in their
pockets their hands, but say boy, how they did
get those hands out of their pockets and get busy
Here is another thought: They had their hands in
their pockets! Some farmers who know better
given to making the statement that the farmers
have made nothing aside from the advance on their
land. Cut that out, friends 1t is not true, and it
reacts upon your ability as business man. You
ago paid cash for their farms. Many bought quarter
section of land They have it all fenced hog-tight,
erected of buildings thereon that will compare
very favorably with the modern buildings in the towns
and city. They have reared large families, given them
good schooling and started them out when they
married, with an outfit that cost several thousand
dollars. Where did this money come from? They
did not sell their farms, but in many have bought
other farms 1t all came from the profits produced
on that farm.
The farmer has been success and the reason the
farm has increased in value because the farmer was
business man, and he made the land values increase
by the products sold from the land The land did not
make the products profitable as much as the products
made the land valuable. A gold mine is worth only
what it will produce in the way of metal. The farm
is gold mine, but the products must be dug out of
produced on the farm.
Yes, farming is big business and the farmers are
big business men--Storm Lake,Ia. Pilot Tribune
Japan launched sixteen steel ships in 1914 and
oJo~fol
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-03-04
as we can see only BY the means that is ready to

As Mr. Lloyd George well said in his speech, if
there were another great would not very much
matter who won and who lost-all alike would be
ruined We must aim at a regulated state OF peace,
or resign ourselves only material eclipse but to
the greatest condemnation of the human mind ever
uttered by itself-London Spectator.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-03-04

NOTICE inmates using the Query Column and desiring
invited
splendid books in library to be had on The
ton technical subjects Consult the Reference Useful Arts
Literature Chemistry Biography and Science divisions OF our
library catalogue for diversified subjects.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-03-04

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forth be dropped from THE MIRRORS contributing staff
-EDIToR.
Approved by WARDEN.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-03-04

O:-What is the principal of the formation of English
words? What the essential points to have in mind that
will guide in detecting the meaning of word from its for
nation &C. S. E.
A=There are many words in the English language
which have syables which called pefxes and suxes
prefix syllable placed before what is called the root
of the word sufix follows the root These parts OF
words sometimes from the Latin, the Creek the
French Consult Websers unabridged dictionary for the
meaning of any prefix sux Or consult of the books
in the library which deal with the English language
tally chapters derivation of words Page 05 Of
the library catalogue has several standard works mentioned
which should give information is worth while to look up
this for is that knowledge of the meaning of
these parts of words gives hint the definition of the
word.
O-Can you tell me where get English trans
ation this Finnish work "The Song of the Carmne by
Johannes Linnankoski?-R r.
AThe United States catalogue, which lists the books
print the present time does mention this work. 1t
it in print, is perhaps included in another work. The
u S. catalogue lists only such books being printed at
present that in print in 19OOH Books which are out
of print may be obtained secondhand shops This
query being passed the Minneapolis public library
and there may be further information obtained.
O:-Hov far is the Rock of Gbralter off the of
Spain, is it connected ?T. M. ].
A-Cy of Gibralter is in the southwest part of Span
situated on the side of strongly fortified rocky PENN
sula of the both belonging TO Sreat Drltdh
Rocky Peninsula of Gbrater rises elevation OF 41O
feet three mills long and threefouhs of mile wide
and the mainland by sandy isthmus known
as neutral ground.
O-What is the length of the Chinese WALL when was
it built and why?-N. S. S.
A-Ths wall 1900 miles long. 1t has yet been
entirely surveyed The first wall earthwork against
the Tartar invasion in the third century, B. c. The present
WALL replacing the first structure was built about the 18th
century, and is composed of brick granite shell filled
with EARTH and covered with very hard bricks of lime 1t
has fallen decay places, and has been cut to
Odd its soldiers bonus ?-M. f.
A-When demoblized each French soldier received $50
francs about $780, In addition the above bonus each
soldier received francs for each month spent in the front
line trnche and above the required of three years
military service and francs for each month spent back of
the lines
OILS England still technically with Germany?-
F. G.
A:-Engand ceased officially to be with Ger
many January 49, last when royal order issued
terminating the
Q:-Was Lincoln a merchant?-D. H.
A-After he was defeated for the legislature in
Illinois, Lincoln bcame partner in dry goods and grocery
store at New Salem Illinois. The failed and Lin
coins partner ed leaving the emancipation the
debts of the firm. LINCOLN paid off dollar of the debt
contracted by the firm
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-03-04
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Miriam E. Carey Supervisor Of INSTITUTIONAL Libraries gladly
endeavor supply the requested information.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-03-04

Japan launched sixteen steel ships in 1914 and
1876 in 1o18-Selected.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-03-04

James J. Hill, the great railroad builder
once wrote, If you want to know wheth-
er you are destined to be a success or fail
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-03-04

CHURCH NOTICE
Prison Chapel at nine O'Clock every Sunaay
Rev G. and Rev. FIR. Corcoran, Chapans
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-03-04
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NOTICE TO 1NMATES:
privilege Of sending paper
home or charge To do this should write
and the ADDRESS
Of the you send the TO- and hand same to
If send than each
for at the rate OF so cents year
delivered @ cell week must be Kept
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Of bed the morning Following the
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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-03-04

A chemical process for making salt proof against
dampness has been patented by Virginian-
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-03-04

THE MnHos il weekly paper published the Minnesota
State Prison 1857 by the prisoners and
managed by them aims to be home newspapei
the
on renoioeca information and dispeng
that prejudice which sinister to fallen
se-redemption.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-03-04

Q:-Was Lincoln ever a merchant?-D H.
A-After he defeated for the state legislature in
Illinois, Lincoln beanie partner in dry goods and grocery
store New Salem, Illinois. The failed and Lin
coins partner fed leaving the great emancipation the
debts of the firm LINCOLN paid off every dollar of the debt
contracted by the firm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-29

lands of Walter Slappy, thence east
four az chains and forty-seven (47)
links, thence south four az chains
and forty-seven (47) links to the
original south land line, thence east
along the original south land line
nineteen (19) chains and thirty-five
$3.50 links to the point of beginning;
said land being in the shape of a rec
tangle parallellogram, Y extending
from the original south line of said
lot north across the west half forty
two (42) chains and eighty-three 1881
links and being twenty-three (23)
chains and eighty-two 1927 links from
east to west, except two ~ acres in
the southwest corner of said paral-
Telegram, in the shape of square,
belonging to Walter G. Slappy.
You are warned to show cause to
the contrary, if any you have, before
said court on the sixth, day of No.
vember, 1920.
This 25th day of September, 1920.
H. E. ALLEN, Clerk.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-29

if she preferred cats as pets. / think
one could safely say that she was
quite catty. Does she remind you
of Rip Van Wrinkle? It is safe to
say she was quite out of date as she
had eyes the color of her ten cats.
She couldn't half sleep at night for
dreaming about ghosts-one got her
last night
''The night was dark, and cold and
stormy. The wind was bowling and
the ghosts were walking-oo! 90!
and she rushed screaming downstairs
the further she went the more she
saw, all so white. And the night
was so dark and there wasn't a
sound-there wasn't sound to be
heard. Out of the darkness came a
figure and crept close to her side; he
whispered in her ear. Come and go
with me dear, and | will make you
the happiest womani n the world
as no other am able to do this. With
such dear | could live always and
be the happiest in Ghostdom.'
cat this moment the ghost boldly
sal: you are the breath of my life
She answered softly but surely
Hold your breath!!v A few mo-,
ments of OSCILLATION followed anc
they lived happily ever after"
Halloween symbols were used
about the long class room, orange
and black crepe paper being used IN
MANY fantastic ways to reproduce
a weird effect throughout the long
and dimly lighted space. Black cats
witches, skeleton heads and all un-
canny symbols were used with grue7-
some repetition, but nothwithstanIdi-
ing all these ghostly features the FIJI
ty guests had a great time with
abundance of fun.
Fruit punch and sandwiches were
served throughout the evening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-29
EVERYBODY is
INVITED TONIGHT.

A most cordial invitation is eX-
tended to everybody in Americas to
attend the brilliant dance to be piv-
en- this evening in the Armory un-
der the auspices of the American Lee
gion., The misunderstanding has
arisen that this is to be an exclusive
Legion dance, while in reality the
young men composing the member
ship of the American Legion wish
it to be the most fraternal dance ever
given in the city, They want ev-
erybody to come and enjoy the SUI
perb music which will be furnished
by the million Dollar Bands jazz
orchestra After the band concert
at the High school at s o'clock the
orchestra will go to the Armory and
will furnish to music lovers a most
delightful musical program. Those
who dance may do so. while those
who prefer to witness the evenings
entertainment will be provided with
comfortable seats. Everybody is in
vito1, and everybody will be made
welcome.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-29
Beats Gasoline AT
15c A Gallon
New Invention Makes Fords Run
81 Miles on Gallon of Gasoline
and Start Easy in Coolest
Weather-Other Cars Show
Proportionate Savings.

A new carburetor which cuts down
gasoline consumption of any motor,
including the Ford, and reduces
gasoline bills from one-third to one
half is the proud achievement of the
Air-Friction Carburetor Co, 3038
Madison ST., Dayton, Ohio. This re-
markable invention not only in
creases the power of all motors from
80 per cent to so ner cent, but en-
ables everyone to run slow on high
gear. 1t also makes it easy to start
q Ford or any other car in the cold
est weather without previously
warming the motor. With it YOU
can use the very cheapest grade of
gas lline or half gasoline and half
kerosene. and still get more power
and more mileage than YOU now get
from the highest test gasoline. Many
Ford owners say they now get as
high as As to so miles to a gallon OF
gasoline. So sure are the manufac-
turers of the immense saving their
new carburetor will make that they
offer to send it on 30 days trial to
every car owner AS it can be put
on or taken off in few minutes by
anyone, all readers who want to try
1t should send their name. address
and make of car to the manufac-
turers at once. They also want
local agents, to whom they offer ex-
ceptionallv large profits. Write them
today. adv Isl
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-29
LEGAL AID NO. 25s.
GEORGIA, Sumter County.

- - OAe0A@At OdAlNSA OO0AiNys
BY virtue of an order of the
Court of Ordinary of Sumter Coun-
ty, granted upon the application of
S. e. Patton, as administrator of the
estate of w. S. Clifford, late of said
county, deceased, to sell the lands of
said w. S. Clifford deceased for
the purpose of paying debts and dis
tribution among the heirs, there will
be sold at public cutlery, to the high
est bidder. between the legal hours
of sale on the first Tuesday in Nov
'embe4, 1920, as the property of said
deceased, the following described
lands. to-wit: The whole of lot of
land No 81 in the 26th District of
Sumter County, Georgia, containing
202 1-2 acres, more or less, common
ly known as the "Old Gufford Place"
Said sale to be held by virtue of a
special order of the Court of Ordi-
nary, on the premises. that is to cay,
on the land itself; said land lying
east northeast and just outside the
corporate limits of the town of
Plains. said county; and upon the
following terms, to-wit: ~ Pos
session of said land and premises to
be delivered January LIST, 1921; ~
Twenty (20@6) per cent of the
amount bid to be paid in cash on
the date of sale and the remainder
Of the purchase price, 500, to be
pad when delivery of possession is
made, bond for title being given the
purchaser during the interim.
This 4th dav of October. 1920.
S. E. PATTON. administrator.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-29
HALLOWEEN PARTY AT
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH

Twas held at the Central Baptist
church in the Baraea and Philathea
rooms They came masked and af-
ter awhile their masks were taken
off and games were played. One
feature was the visit of ghosts of ia
nous people (these were in costume)
among whom were Samson and
Delilah, Christopher Columbus, Ma
poleon, Diogenes, Raleigh and Queen
Elizabeth, George and Martha Wash
ington and Mary and her little lamb.
During the evening the guests
were asked to write a ghost story,
each writing about ten lines and this
is the story:
"Once upon time there lived in
little brown cottage by the edge
of the sea an old woman; she had
lived there long time and her form
was stopped and her hair was gray
She always had ten cats to keep hel
company, all black with yellow eyes
She was AT years old. l wonder
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-29
AID NO. 25s

GEORGIA-Sumter County.
In the Superior Court of Said coun
ty:
To Whom it May Concern, and to
The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance
Company. of Newark, N. j., and
Mr.. W. G. Slappy, of Washington
D. c.:
Take notice that L. D. Wise, of
Sumter county, Georgia, has filed in
said court a petition seeking to reg
lister the following lands under the
provisions of the Land Registration
Act, to-wit:
One hundred (100) acres of land
more or less, of land lot No. 70 in
the 26th district of Sumter county,
Georgia, more particularly described
as follows; Begin at a point on the
original south line of said lot and
run north along the line dividing the
east and west halves of said lot for
ty-two (42) chains and eighty-three
(83) links, thence run west twenty
hree (23) chains and eighty-two 1927
links to the original west line, thence
run south along the original west
land line thirty-eight (38) chains and
thirty-six (36) links to the line of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-29
FIRST LESSONS IN
NEW RED CROSS WORK

The first lessons in the Red Cross
home nursing program inaugurated
recently were heard this afternoon
at the High school, with Miss Mar
tina Justice in charge Of the instruc-
ton. The class was called at 3
o'clock, and a number of interested
women were present. The loca
chapter is very much gratified at the
many expressions of praise for this
new line of work for the mothers
and homemakers of Americas, and it
is hoped that even more names will
be added to the already full ist
This, home nursing course, togeth-
err with the Junior Red Cross work
to be done in the city schools and
rural districts, will aid greatly in the
crusade against disease, as well as
to assist the children in their first
fundamentals of cleanliness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-29
z HlLATHEA CLASS TO
ENTERTAIN SOUTHER.

The Philathea class of the First
Raptist church are planning a de-
hehtful Halloween party to which
the young men at Souther Field will
he special guests. The young la
dies are requested to meet at the
ch2rch at 7 o'clock Saturday eve
mig, where sufficient cars will be
waiting with a large number of chap
orrnes to take charge of the affair.
Refreshments will be served from
a large witch's pot, while other
amusing features will be added to the
list of entertainments. Fortune tell
inc will be one of the most popular
forms of amusement, with contests
following a close second. A musical
~ gram has been provided which
viii prove delight to all.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-29
LEGAL AID NO. EST
GEORGIA-Sumter County.

NLOEUItA---IoU IItUI OUUULy.
To All Whom 1t May Concern:
Mrs. Inez Frenz having in proper
form applied to me for permanent
Letters of Administration on the es-
tate of Louis Pope, late of said coun-
ty, this is to cite all and singular
the creditors and next of kin of Louis
Pope to be and appear at my office
within the time allowed by law and
show cause, if any they can why per-
manent administration should not be
granted to Mrs. Inez Frenz on Louis
Pope estate.
Witness my hand and official sig
nature, this 4th day of Oct, 1920.
JOHN A. COBB, Ordinary Sumte
County, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-29
will speak to the children and yourg la

will speak to the children and you're
people of our church. Mothers
please arrange for tne boys and girls
in school to study in tie afternoon
so they can be presen. at this meet
ing 1t is important.
The pastor was IL Marietta this
week at special committee meeting
but did not stay for the entire synod.
Our church always is glad to have
the stranger and visitor IF you have
just moved to town come IL and let's
get acquainted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-29
TWO REAL GYPSIES
TO YELL FORTUNES.

Alcienda Moreno and Marinello
Cordova, two Gypsies from nearby
Gypsy camp, will be present Saturday
afternoon at the Community Club
house to greet the children who come
to attend the Halloween party to
be given by the Daughters of the
American Revolution. These Gyp-
sizes will have their tents just like
real tents, and in their native cos
tunes of brilliant colors, and their
musical instruments tinkling merrily
as they talk and amuse the children
will be the hit off the Halloween
season in Americas.
All sorts of fish will be in the fish
pond ready to be caught for five
cents, and peculiar thing about
these particular fish is that they will
not bite unless the five cents is paid
before the hook is thrown into the
pond. But they will come hopping
up quickly after they hear the sound
of the nickel.
The Witch's Cave will be the
scariest thing-until you go into it,
and there you will find the best
natured witch in the world ready to
do your bidding Lots of queer
things will be on the inside-but it
takes a cunning little five-cent piece
to reveal the secret of this cave
The Ghost Chamberlain no one
may know until the five cents opens
the doors of this dreadful place.
After all these things come the
candy, all homemade and delicious,
and the ice cream cones Of course
it takes money to get these, but,
oh, how good they are. All the chill
dren invited especially. Everybody
must come
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-29

leave to sell the real estate of Nan
ME Mae Bryant, deceased, located in
Cordele, Crisp county, Georgia, and
if no objections are filed, leave to
sell will be granted at the November
term, 1920, of this court. This Octo-
Der 4, 1920.
JOHN A. COBB, Ordinary Sumte
County, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-29
LEGAL AID NO. 26I.

GEORGIA. Sumter County.
Whereas Charles Lingo, Admins
represents to the Court in his petition
duly filed and entered on record that
he has fully administered Mrs. Min
ME Fricker Browns estate. This is
therefore to cite ali persons con-
cerned, kindred and creditors, to
show cause, if any they can, why
said Administrator should not be dis
charged from his administration, and
receive letters of dismission on the
first Monday in November, 1920.
October 4th, 1920.
JOHN A. COBB, Ordinary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-29
LEGAL AID NO. 262
GEURGIA-Sumter County.

GEURGIA-Sumter County.
To All Whom It May Concern:
J. F. Daniel having in proper form
applied to me for permanent Letters
of Administration on the estate of
W. W. Daniel, late of said county,
this is to cite all and singular the
creditors and rext of kin of W. w.
Daniel to be and appear at my office
within the time allowed by law, and
show cause, if any they can, why
permanent administration should not
be granted to J. F. Daniel on said es-
tate.
Witness my hand and official sig
nature this End day of Oct, 1920.
JOHN A. COBB, Ordinary Sumter
County, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-10-29
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Frank T. AnuefsOn, FasCOT'
Sundays program: S a b b a t h
school, GAS a. m. Special Mission
airy program after classes.
Worship and preaching, II a. m.
and p. m.
Subject for morning: "The Sisters
of Bethany" This sermon has been
especially prepared for the ladies of
the church. 1t is hoped that every
lady in the church, and many visit
ors will be present.
Subject for evening: Last of the
Series of Talk on Job.
Christian Endeavor Society, $50
p. m.
General Items. On Wednesday
evening Mr.. Wilkes, state secretary
of the Christian Endeavor Societ es,