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The mirror., 1921-03-03
MARCH

All, March! we know thou art
Kind-hearted, spite of ugly looks
and threats,
And, out of sight, art nursing
ApriPs violets
Although March is called after the
ancient war god, Mars, the name had no
reference to the character of the month,
some authorities say, for in Italy, where
it was given, the weather during this
period is not wild and clustering, as it is
in more northerly latitudes. Until 1864
March was the first month of the year in
France. Scotland followed the example
of France until 1899, and England until
1852.
The clustering winds of the month of
March have scattered many superstitions
regarding the weather of the month, which
people in general, seem loathe to disbe
lieve. We are quite apt to pin our faith
to the saying that "if March comes in like
lion, it will go out like a lamb" or
vice versa. Another old superstition is
that the last three days of the month are
borrowed from April" and another be-
lief is that the first three days of March
are "blind," and therefore unlucky.
On the 9th of March, 1862, during the
War of Secession, naval engagement
took place which sounded the doom of
wooden ships of war, and demonstrated
the value of armored vessels. The historic
event was the famous battle between the
"Monitor" and the "Merrimac," in Hamp-
ton Roads, Virginia. The "Monitor," the
first successful ironclad vessel in the
United States navy, and the invention of
Captain John Ericsson, was 172 feet in
The mirror., 1921-03-03
"HOW'S 1T LOOK OVER THERE ?"

To any American coming back from
France these days, the first greeting from
a quondam member of the A. E. F. is al
ways this:
"Wel, how's it look over there?
Changed much?"
To which, after some futile, short-lived
notion of describing the great mutilated
stretch of France, with its million dis
couragements and its thousand and one
evidences of renewing life, the returning
wandered must needs answer:
"No, not much"
For the impression that the old battle
fields make is of havoc undisturbed,
paralysis uncured. The soldier who goes
back to his old dugout in the woods near
Grand Pre- is likely to find that only the
steady rains have reshaped it, that the old
helmet the shell-hit blew from his head
still lies where it fell two years ago and
more. The villages of the Meuse, the
Ourcq the Vesle and the Aisne look much
as they did when the American troops
trudged out of them for the last time. 1t
is true that the rubble is gone from the
streets, and the litter of stone has been
reduced to neat piles of assorted pieces.
Here and there rough, new cottage has
been fashioned from the materials of his
demolished predecessor. AT intervals there
are unfamiliar shacks and barracks. But
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South La Sale ST., Chicago, Ill. Name
of Consul not known to us).
O:-How did the Liberty bell become
cracked &c. ].
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sending one paper home, to friends free of
charge. To do this you should write your
own name and register number and the name
and address of the person you wish to send
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length, and lay so low that its Hat, IRON
plated deck was but two or three feet
above water level. The revolutionary
turret contained two eleven-inch guns, and
was made of iron so thick that it could
stop heavy cannon ball. On March 9th
the Monitor sailed to meet the "Merri-
mac" the Confederate ironclad ship, which
had destroyed number of Federal ves-
sells in the harbor. Three days later the
two vessels met, and after a four-hours'
battle, the Monitor" forced her opponent
to retreat to Norfolk in disabled condi-
ton. The broadsides fired by the 'Merri-
mac" produced no effect on the "cheese-
box on on raft" as the "Monitor" had
been nicknamed.
Car Nicholas of Russia, abdicated his
throne on March II, 1917.
FAMOUS MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Alexander Graham Bell, American
scientist celebrated as the inventor of the
first successful telephone, was born in
Edinborough, Scotland, March 8, 1S47.
In 1870 he moved to Canada with his
father, who was the inventor of the en-
visible speech" his methods of teaching
deaf mutes to talk In 1872 he became
professor of vocal physiology at Boston
University, where he introduced his
fathers system. Besides the telephone,
his chief inventions include the telephone
probe which detects bullets in the human
body the graphophone, forerunner of the
phonograph; and the photophone, in
which sounds are conveyed by vibratory
beam of light He is still living at Wash
ington, D. G..
Luther Burbank, an American horticul-
turist, who has won international fame
through his successful experiments in plant
improvement, was born in the little town
of Lancaster, Mass March 7, 1S49. He
began his real life work as a market gar
dener and raiser of seeds. He produced
the famous Burbank potato, of which
more than 6,O00,000,00O bushels have
since been raised. In 1875 he went to
California to find larger and more
profitable field for his lahors, and where
he has achieved marvellous results with
the crossing and culture Of vegetables
flowers and trees. And while he. has not
yet produced custard pie by crossing the
milkweed with "butter and eggs" and pie
plant as some Of the wits would have
us belive, his gifts to the horticultural
world are probably the greatest of their
kind in the history of man.
The mirror., 1921-03-03

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with this request he will henceforth be dropped
from THE MIRRORS contributing staff
Approved by WARDEN Editor.
The mirror., 1921-03-03

Never lose sight of this important truth,
that no one can be truly great until he
has gained knowledge of himself-a
knowledge which can only be acquired by
occasional etirement.-Zimmerman
The mirror., 1921-03-03

opinion of the human race. But even that
fairly tenable position he cannot hold for
long. For he remembers that they are
dancing in Juvigny of a Saturday night
Alex WoolcoH TN North american Reviezv.
The mirror., 1921-03-03

Few things are impracticable in them
selves; and it is for want of application,
rather than of means, that men fail of
success.-Rochefoucauld
The mirror., 1921-03-03

CHURCH NOTICE
Services in the Prison Chapel at nine o'clock
every Sunday morning, Protestant and Catho-
lie service every alternate Sunday. Rev. G. E..
Benson and Rev. FIR. Corcoran, Chaplains.
The mirror., 1921-03-03

"A man who is satisfied to know moth
ing must be satisfied to drudge"
, 1921-05-03

On South Mckinley we have a house
which 1 believe Is different from the
ordinary run CT properties. In the
first place h basement has three
nicely finished rcoms and n hot air
furnace occupies the fourth room. In
the basement you'll find lights and
water. Now then. upstairs in the
kitchen are all built-i1 arrangements.
cupboard, sink. drawers. etc. We
also have a large bedroom. a living.
room and an enclosed porch. which is
used as a bedroom when needed. Out
side is a splendid garage lexis feet.
Price $4,000 with payments TO be ar
ranged This Is a property we take
pride in showing.
, 1921-05-03
No. 1Os.

Just n block from CY avenue and
pavement. Sidewalks and retaining
wallis are in and paid for: street is
curbed n graded. II is a corner los,
house is splendidly arranged.
Large livingrooms. diningroom.
kitchen: bedroom and bath upstairs.
oh, yes. large closets. too. You will
find hot water V In kitchen and
boilt-in featuses. Now. the basement
has a private entrance and has four
finished looms: also built.in features.
sit snd toilet, and rot AMI cold
water II rent now for S5N per
month aloDs. The ocauon Oh his
house ~ just right: $4,000 viii buy il.
PaymesSs can be arranged most any
way. We suggest that this is good.
The Western Realty Co.
F. NJ. zIMMERs. Pres. & Gen. Mgr,
Balcony of srnith-Turner Drug Store
Phone 1918
, 1921-05-03
TRY OWNING YOUR OWN HOME
YOU'LL LIKE 1T

Very eat little fourroom cottage. wen built and in good location;
lights and waer: located on eastfront lot. o South Jackson street. Com
handing a beautiful view Of the city. Price. only 1880: $500 cash, bal
n $50 Der month
Large evenroom home, well FURNISHED: another woroo
house which Is athed INT pastered and well furnished. ad now renting
for $50 a month. is located on the rear o. the lot In addition ito these
there is a garage The large house which is strictly modern i'm ali
respects. wen-bunt and practically new is 10 renting for SIPS per month.
There is a in the alley. which could easily be u into tho house.
Botoiph street The price Is only $500. with 1880 cash; balance SIS
per month.
Threeroom house. lathed and pastered: city water in house; electric
hghu. we'll FURNISHED. Very good garage: chicken house md cos
house This little home is located or a nice. level. eastfront lot on South
Washington street. The property is fenced. There is also a retailing
rent
Threeroom house with bathroom oo nxturcso; tworoom house o
rear OF 10: garage; a coal house; located o large corner lot. N South
Butler addition, facing north and overlooking entire city. Price $4,000;
terms WI consider good automobile in exchange for equity.
lsvel lot; located Just Of Durbtn street. in South Butler addition. Price,
$500; terms.
One Of the>best locations or n home: exceptionally wen constructs
threeroon cottage, With basenent. iathed and plastered. electric xht
city winter. chicken house. sidewalks; property is III fenced. The house
is set vel back on rear of lot. leaving ample room Tor larger house to be
punt on ron II desired Located o. large perfectly level eastfront lot.
one block on CY avenue. convenient o rehnerses. schools and business
center. Frice 5000; $500 cash. balance monthly.
LOTS LOTS rors
We have many well located lots in all parts Of the city. Don't fail to
Sc u list before buying.
SEE BEN REALTY CO., INC.
A LOOK MEANS A LOT
2of-2o3 MIDWEST BLDG. PHONE 1880
B. l. Scherck Realtors Cecil Boz
, 1921-05-03
THESE ARE
PRICED RIGHT


On a splendid. high. level lot in
southwest Casper. good location for
refinery man; Is a clean looking new
house. strictly modern. II has t@o
bedrooms. a livinEroom and an up-to-
date Kitchen floors are oak and fir.
On n back OF tho lot a little two
room house a just been built and in
II re fin lights. water. gas sink and
sewer. This little house will rent for
$50 per month II interested in this
home vher you can do what YOU
please when you wish. call Us. and
we viii tell you about Il.
, 1921-05-03
LOST AND u

LOST-Silk popiin handbag contain
ing check book on the Citizens Ma
tonal bank: name on pocket book,
Mrs. David OReilly; some business
cards Of the North Center Auto Re
pair Co. Finder please return to
North Center Auto Repair Co., cor
ner 9 and Center streets and receive
reward Phone-155sL 4-30-2t
, 1921-05-03
HARRY FREE
Real Estate
The Lot Man
Rentals

IF YOU HAVE BEEN IN CASPER THREE OR FOUR YEARS.
FIGURE UP THE RENT YOU HAVE PAID TO THE LANDLORD AND
THE MONEY YOU HAVE rAID FOR MOVING. IT WILL SURPRISE
YOU. Make UP YOUR MIND TO Buy a Ho4E THIS YEAR AND
SAVE THAT RENT YOU ARE PAYING.
WE HAVE a GOOD SELECTION OF HOMES
Located IN the choice residential district. 4 modern sxroom home
with three finished rooms In the basement This home Is well arranged
and wei built. only five blocks from h business district Eo; water
heating plant Laundry stove and tubs Plasrered garage Beautiful
law n trees. a tn sidewalks are in. o paved street The owner
II will only take S2o ash to handle the DIAL
A beautiful home. built of brick Large u porch. cheerful living.
oom with massive nreplace. oak floors Two sleep!ng rooms. Kitchen
with uptodate buntin features Attractive Lighting fixtures. Hot
water heating plant fun basement with m large finished room The
price OF this substantial home is si1soo; good terms cn be arranged
A nifty fourroom bungalow. There is n combination living and
dininsroom. two sleeping rooms. bathroom. bunt?tn features sin the kitchen.
attractive breakfast nook. W rooms could be finished ia thu base
ment Price $3.50 with about $1,000. cash.
New fourroom bungalow with threeroom apartment IN M base
nent Combination living and dinngroou. Two sleeping rooms. breakfast
nook Of o the kitchen This Is n good rental proposition Price. $500.
: N North Center street. a fourroon house, located o. a corner lot
only four blocks from courthouse. This house is rented as W woroon
apartments It tho present time and has a good income. Plenty of room
for a n apartment o rear Of iot facing Center street Price, $4,000.
with only $1,000 cash
on thirteenth street. four DOR house and bath. Three rooms in
basement Garage, iSx5o. oom fr four ers Price. $500. with
$1,000 cash.
In North Casper. o n Lambert street, a wenbunt nineroom house.
This IS a goo proposition fr some n The owner has reduced n
price from $4,000 to $500 for quick sale. Good terms 1t only takes
$500 cash to swing the deal.
a good business lot soxI4o. two blocks from the business district
This lot has a hverSom house o n tn rear renting Tor SIS a month. Price.
S1o.50o-s40o0 cash. balance on tems.
Modern home IN Park avenue This home is well constructed and a
very cheerful home One finished room lin basement Beautiful lawn
and trecs. Garage Price, $500; terms
Insurance HARRY FREE Investment.
257 S. Center-The Lot Man-Phone o6SW
, 1921-05-03

A lot over in the incest residential
district corner lot with a front to-
ward town. on Lind street. II has
a valuable future as a home site. $500
will hanale Il.
, 1921-05-03
A. p. NESBITT REALTY CO., INC.
SOS-SOz O-S Bldg. Phone 760M
Phone 7@6M

OOVeSVI "a u OAI dWWlY4
In most places people arc decryins hard times. twiring their thumbs
ad wishing that conditions would change; IN Casper the Citizens ire
FaTSY: the only Knocker is the HAMMER, and it is being used TO
build HOMES and still nor HOMES. Jf
Don't think for a moment that II is going 10 be oyerdone; we car
buud 1000 homes and no I'LL the demand. The old law of supply nd
demand rues tho price Buy now, for prices in most ase win advance
Here are TWO. either of which is q bargain
D14l-An ideal home. n a good location for the refinery man. Four
-oons has liungroom. bedroom and closet, kitchen, breakfast nook
bath; outside basement entrances; front porch; fun basement with Goa
and furnace room complete; laundrys stove connected to hot al cold wa
tr Oak floors in all rooms; large buntin kitchen cabinet, white ivory
h house; connected with sewer. The price of this neat little home. ali
furnished. is only 5000. Very reasonable terms a be had on h
greater part OF this purchase price Don't wait too long. we expect to
turn his Immediately.
D1s0-Beauuful modern home; located in southeast art OF city.
pd e5denta district; full size 5ofoot lot. This house has fo large
roons and bath. clothes closet. linen closet; French doors between living
and dining room. Oak floors In Ivingroom and dinIngroom: the Kitchen
elaborate buntin kitchen cabinet Full basement, good heating plant;
north FROM a available a lines Make n family cry nice, com
Portable home The price of this property is only 5000. A sna
cash pay1nen md the balance like rent
We ave two good level lots IN southwest side. Just opposite the
west side school; we r advsedt to tuTn these lotsf FOL 5000 each. Lots
price
m our mailing list and get our market letter issued every Thursday. 1t
will keep o posted
We have some choice irrigated farms in Fremont county to trade fol-
Casper property; let Is explain to you
The Market Place for Homes
MEMBERS OF THE CASPER REAL ESTATE BOARD
A. F. Nesbitt Loans Insurance W. B. Barnard
, 1921-05-03
FOR sAL%E-AUToMoBILEs

FOR SALE-Used cars; see our ad on
another page of this paper. r. N.
Van SAINT 5-c-tf
, 1921-05-03
Member Casper Real Estate Board
MILLS ADDITION
JAMES H. BURY REALTY co.


New five-room modern furnished
home on corner lot located on South
Ash street. A very attractive place
for any n looking for a home. Sell
ing at a sacrifice and can give quick
occupancy. Price $1,000, completely
furnished Some terms.
Up-to-date five-room house located.
in east part of town and modern in
every respect. Two blocks Off OF
pavement with sidewalks all in. A
good investment at $500 and on
terms.
Bargain in lot on cast part of town.
Price $525. 500 down, balance sos
per month. II you are looking for a
good lot and priced below value, see
JAMES H. BURY REALTY co.
CASPER'S OLDEST REAL ESTATE
! AND INSURANCE FIRM
Phone 1865 rs West Second ST.
, 1921-05-03
NATRONA REALTY CO., inc.
112 East Second Street
Suite No. 2@Phone 12lSW
r. Z. WHITE. President and Manager
PHONE 121s.w
Member of the Casper Real Estate Board

Membe of ne Casper EeaI Esate Board
HAVE YOU NOTICED THEM7 ALL THOSE NEW HOMES BEING
BUILT ALL OVER THE CITY, MAY DAY is MOVING DAY. HAVTI
YoU GOT YOUR HoAE7 LIE NOT SEE US Now7 now is THE
TIME TO BUY. ~ CT
Those ncw brick. sevenroom, srictymodern homes on Backmore
rooms every modern convenience. w OTIS with each house. double garage
and sold Tor only $1,000 frs payment IN balance monthly like
What more cn you ask?
A neat little tworoom home md large lot North Grant for $40
and only $500 cash frs payment. You want to see this at nee.
For $4,000 with $500 first payment and monthly payments we arc
offering a fourroom cottage. centrally located in North Casper. This
is your chance % W your W home.
We have two tworoom dwellings on Locust street. just vest OF the
West Casper school house. $500 cash and balance monthly.
For a few days W e are offering that threeroom cottage South
Washington at $3.50, with only $500 cash payment and the balance on h
monthly payments; This is a bargain and is reduced for the reason that
owner wishes to close u his business thisw week. See this
$500 buys a nea nveroom modern except heat home located on
the corne of South Walnut ind CY avenue This a just lately been
remodeled and reprinted. The very best location possible and tust the
thing % have been looking for.
FOR EXcHANGE-one Of the best homes in Casper. located on
South Lincoln amid the finest residence district A nineroom strictly
modern dwelling with every possible convenience. VIII exchange for
a smaller dwelling property. Ask about this
WE HAVE SEVERAL FARMS ~ KANSAS. NEBRASKA. COLO
RADIO AND WYOMING THAT WE CAN EXCHANGE FOR CASPER
PROPERTIES. IF THIS INTERESTS YOU. CALL US AT ONCE.
NATRoNA REALTY COMPANY
liz East Second suite No 2 Phone 121sw
Real Estate Insurance
, 1921-05-03
FOR sALE-AUToMoBILEs

FOR SALE-one ton Ford truck. ex-
tn good condition; bargain. Phone
a7I. 4-so-tf
, 1921-05-03
LIVESTOCK
FOR SALE-MscELLANEoUs

FOR SALE-Excellent Victrola; 1e2
choice records, values 75c each uo
to SO. perfect condition; three 12.inch
record albums, for s155. $50 CT
avenue. +ao.tf
, 1921-05-03
FOR SALE OR TRADE

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Large size
mahogany Brunswick with records.
ISL North Park. 4-30-2t
, 1921-05-03
CASPER REALTY Co.

Hghsr1de location. business property. sOx14oIoot lot; o n pavement:
in the northeast part OF business section Of Casper only . blocks from
HOTEL cnning; there are W old houses or the lot For hshgrade
apartment house or hotel location this could not be eauaied for the
money. There is a orner across h street the same size. that is valued
at $4,000; another corner within a block held at $4,000. There is no
location anywhere near this that is offered a cheap. The income OF the
property Is about so a month y tho price complete Is $1,000 This is
only ms block from the sprague apartment II will be sod within
once
We have som good offerings in small houses IN North Casper that
YOU an Jay IKE nj " we VIII build to smt you-two. three. or four
room houses Ear build to your own plans m small payment down.
balance Ike rent We an build houses two blocks from Center, Just on
Lambert Or farther east in our new addition.
We have a good three room house. 1895. o. 5ox1OofOot corner lot;
1850. on $500 payment down.
CASPER REALTY co.
MEMBERS OF THE cAsPEr REAL ESTATE BOARD
Hotel Henning, Ground Floor-Phone 38l
FORCED TO SACRIFICE THIS PAYING APARTMENT HOUSE
OWNER is leaving Casper because Of other business intereds and Is
Offering for less than 1T would cost to repiacea at present prices thIsb unga-
low apartment house II or 3room apartments
Each apartment consists % threer rooms. having clothes closet, pantry,
kitchen sink. front and rear porches. There are w bathrooms All
room are light n airy. making the apartments comfortable AM pleas
ant nj splendid Investment property can be bought or Ss{o0, O. very
convenient terms only s24o0 cash and balance n monthly payments
The rental of but three nparunent WIN more than owe all payments
and Interest supplying you a thrseroom apartment free OF rent Inquiry
three months hence than Why wait. see this property Immediately,
else tn other fellow will be living in it.
WHETHER BUYING OR SELLING. LETS TALK 1T OVER
Jay M. PrObst-255 S. Center
REALTOR
Phone lOSSW Res. Phone 14S4W
, 1921-05-03
BUSINESS CHANCES

FOR SALE-Battery station equip
ment and stock in live oil town;
reason for selling, other business de-
wyo. 4.29-6t
FOR SALE-Bakery equipment com
plete. one Meek gas window show
rotary oven. new: disappointed about
location; will sell at 80 per cent dis
count; terms. Box 100. Tribune.
5-2-3t.
, 1921-05-03

vAHTED-LAt- mo<ei Ford touring
an. m.rz &c fe-scnnhsE and tn good
PEoao 1zsW. asst
, 1921-05-03

q ANTrD TO BUy-Ths b.-t cav n
t--.; must b fresh Phone 1917.
4-ee<f
, 1921-05-03
MISCELLANEOUS
PsYCHOMETRY

PSYCHOMETRN.
Confidential onsultation and read
Iings on all business questions. $40
East c. street Phone e73R. 4-2s.f
, 1921-05-03
TN1ED 40 DOI

TO BUY OR RE>.T-UIth
oat1a u buying q No ! wei RE,
fer drilling q Cecp .c1 f-r
address E C Birmingham. Wana
Wash 4I,1st
, 1921-05-03

We have a good threeroom house. 1895. on 5OxIOofc
1850. on $500 payment down.
, 1921-05-03
FOR ~SALE-HOUSES

FoR Observation-Disclosures two-room
house 13fs South Cherry. 5-2-2t.
, 1921-05-03

FOR SALE-Denoy taucs. three ton;
new rear end. piston rings. bear
ingz. wis. yfns; cnsrrcrr -srerhaulec
and block rcbored: bargain Tor QUICK
saie Can s2!& 4S-1..
, 1921-05-03
HOUSEHOLD GOODS

FOR SALELone buffstt and dining
table 10 match. one cook stove and
one sanitary couch. Call at 91s South
Chestnut street. 4-30-6ts
, 1921-05-03
FOR sALE-AUToMoBILES

For SALD-Ford touring car; cheap.
ss7 West A street. besnuent- 5-24ts