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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1922-12-21
Christmas Gifts

a Ii wrapped In tissue paper and tied

n Ii wrapped In tissue paper and tied
~ with ribbons bright,
Hidden In my bureau drawer-ths
one that's locked up tight
Are Christmas gifta for all my folks,
how surprised they'll be!
Course they're only little things, I'm not
quite eight you see.
A handkerchief for Grandpa. | hemmed
Il ey'ry Bit
A bag for Grandma's worsted, you knoW
she lhes 10 knit;
Some armlets for my father, pink 'lasuc
with bow
cr0chctud mat for Mother with seal
oped edge, YOU know;
Scrapbook filled with birds and beasts
for little Brother Don.
Hens for Baby Eleanor with jingly bells
sowed on
They're wrapped IN tissue paper and uee
with ribbons bright,
Hidden IN my bureau drawer-the on.
thata locked up tight.
Elsa gorham Bakar In bueceasfu
kufmtnE.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1922-12-21

isaned ia ner crutch AS she exclaimed ,
Il know him, he's a friend of mtne,'
mlstaking him for Santa Claus, but
the older ones did not correct her mis-
take
Whoever he was, he made them 0
little speech and wished them a merr.
day and began to take off the three
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1922-12-21

about It, with its
bundles and gild-
ed balls it fairly
twinkled in the
freight, like the
star of hope that
guided those wise
p pl e t h a t
brought t h cir
gifts to the
Christ Child long
ago.
Mother" said
Nelly, this Is
as comfy as it
can be W t h
father away on
the wild sea, but
/ don't quite like
to have the out
side of the house
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1922-12-21

what an old wood
man had once
told him about n
Wild tree that had
responded won.
derfully 10 cult
walton. and re-
solved TO see
wlnt could be
done In his own
case. His mother
smiled when he
made his plan
known, but Of
fcred no objec.
ton as her son
set the tree up In
n M-rs allnnllnl n
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1922-12-21
Yuletlde Bough Was Responsible for
Death Of Balder, Son Of odin,
an Old Story.

O. e: e: E: !. E: !: e: e: ::
Balder, the son Of Odn,
and the God Of Eloquence and Poetry.
Having Informed his mother, Friga,
that dream had warned him Of his
imminent death she invoked all the
powers OF earth--hre, air, earth and
water Qncludlng all animals and
plants to come TO bis rescue. In the
combats Of the gods, therefore, he
found himself uninJured.
But Loake, his deadly enemy, was
determined To discover the secret "
his inyulnerability, and by judiclously
nattering Friga, and prnisng The
PROCESS of her won, obtained from her
the reason But, she foollshiy told him,
there vas one feeble little shoot she
had not thought IT necessary TO IN.
vDke--fhe mistletoe.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1922-12-21

Nd so, down through two
thousand years heavenly
messengers have been going
TO and fro in the earth, car
rying good tidings of great
joy; sometimes, Of course,
there are messages of sor-
row. but In the Christmas
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1922-12-21

all dark like to think of friendly
lighthouses when it storms and of our
house as kindly guide in the dark
ness.
well" answered her mother,
suppose we do as they did in that
lovely story we read the other day.
and put a candle in the window to
guide the Christ Child through the
storm, and you can hang up another
stocking, in case he should come"
SO the four stockings by the chin.
ney corner became five, shade was
lifted little to give glimpse Of the
pleasant room and the lighted can
die sent its beams out into the stormy
night, looking for any little wanderer
who might be astray. The cheering
rays played with the snOWflakes and
they seemed to feel invited in as they
pressed upon the window panes.
While they sat there listening and
looking, there came a step on the
stair and there was Tommy, in his
nightgown and peeking through the
partly opened door. Failing to see
Santa Claus, he was about to flee up
TO his room again. but Nelly caught
him and said that he must sing them a
song first, as a punishment for his
curiosity. Tommy had just learned a
new song, so he was willing enough,
and this was it:
Five little brothers set out together
To journey the lifelong day;
In a curious carriai p, all made Of lea th,sr
They hurried away, awsy. ~
One big brother and three quite small,
One wee fellow, no size at all.
The carriage was dark AM not too roon,y,
They could not move about;
The five little brothers grew quite gloomy,
The wee one began to pout
Till the biggest one whispered.
What do you say7
Let's leave the carriage and run away
So off they scampered, the five together,
Far away they Sped
When somebody found the carriage of
leather,
Oh, my! How she shook her head!
Twas her little boys shoe; as everyone
knows,
The five little brothers were five little
toes
Then. with a bow, Tommy was of
to his dreams again.
The fire was burning low and so
was the candle, so 1t was time TO 90
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1922-12-21
Ralsin Quick Candy.

One and 0ne-half cupfuls sugar, y
eupful chopped ralsins, n cupful
roasted almonds.
Heat the sugar In frying pan over
low fire, stirring constantly until il
becomes 4 golden brown strip Re.
move from fire and quickly stir IN
faisins and nuts. POM on Inverted
ungreased pans. Az Il Il beginning
to harden murk into squares.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1922-12-21

upstairs and get
out Of Santa's
way, but just as
Nelly and her
m o { h er were
about to do so
there came a lit
tie ia ce up
a gainst the win
dow pane and
t h e y heard a
small voice, so
faint that they
could not know
what 1t was say
ng. It took Nelly
but moment to
throw open the
door and bring
the little strang-
err in. but il was
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1922-12-21

]
IN doing up" our parcels as in making
or buying them In the first place,
! Let us be practical, however, first
of all. Let us wrap the parcels, espe-
cially the ones which have to go by
mail or express, very securely Indeed,
registering them If they are valuable.
Tissue paper FIRST and then good,
strong wrapping paper, tied with stout
cord or heavy elastic, Is the best
method Reserve ribbons and fancy
cards for the inside Of the package,
and remember that putting a seal over
the fastening Of a parcel prevents Its
being sent third class. For perlshable
objects use cardboard boxes.
AS for the packages which are to be
delivered In person, however or the
inside Of those to be sent by mail or
express, you may exhaust your In
genuity to make them pretty. with n
box, Of course, II Is always easy TO
use holly tissue paper and green and
red ribbon and sprig of holly or
mIstlctoe; but a wrapped parcel al
ways looks more clumsy
Wrap the gift first In white tissue
paper; then roll It in white bristol
board; and then cover II with green
or red crepe paper. Tie around It a
/ bow Of ribbon In the contrasting
shade, stick through this spng Of
holly and card of good wishes,
fnstcn the ends with Christmas
scals, and there you are!
These seals by the way, although
they may be purchased very chcaply
SIN hnyc further touch Of individual
| ity when made at home. DO them
on glued paper and coat them before
cutting out, with mucilage that can be
allowed TO dry and then wet again
when necessary Three suggestions
for designs are the bell and star the
| Christmas tree with presents and
Santa Claus with his pack. Many
more to be drawn, touched up with
watercoIor and cut out, will suggest
themselves TO the reader.
The very ribbon with which
your gifts are tied can be stenclled
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1922-12-21

IF Christmas Is u be whit II should
be the heart must be back Ut the hand.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1922-12-21
PACK GIFTS WITH CARE
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS SHOULD
BE WRAPPED WELL.
Parcels to Go by Mail and Express
Need the Careful Attention OF
the Sender.

T Is all very well just to wrap
an ordinary package in paper
and tie 1t securely with
string, but with n Christmas
gift It's different. Somehow
the Christmas sentiment
oozes out even to the out.
side Of the package, and we
must take inst as much care
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1922-12-21
NCE there was a boy named
BY CHRISTOPHER 6. HAZARD

~ C~NCE there was boy named
K Peter MephibOsheth Onon-
FIS44-v-S-I daga Cologos Cadwaluder.
E@g{ks 1t was such a long name
k{9s8@ that he would get out Of
ETyy&DE sight before his mother
~, sSs.s- could finish calling him, so
~ We she shortened it into "Pete"
ooh, Pete" or You, Pete"
At the right time Of year Pete want.
ed Il Christmas tree, so he went to the
woods TO get IT, Selecting a mountain
ash tree, he was about to cut 1t down
when a flock Of starllngs disputed with
him. claiming It as their Christmas tree
and all IT'S bright berries as their own
Then he considered a nut tree but the
Squirrels were furious and wanted to
know where their Christmas would be
If he took II. So the boy concluded
that no one else would want the ever.
green tree, with nothing on 1t but
cones, and took that.
Reiecting, however that his tree did
not seem likely TO have anything on
II worth while, Peter remembered
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1922-12-21

Then. with bow, Tommy was of
to his dreams again.
The fire was burning low and so
was the candle, so Ii was time TO 20
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'4'-'---
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-09-28
RUTHIE HAZEL

Another year has come and gone;
You are fifteen years old today,
My! it doesn't seem that long,
How time does slip away!
As l think of today, and the days that
were,
AS sit here and write you this,
My mind paints pictures of her,
Of your dear mother, of joys and bliss.
For you are her living picture,
Large, round eyes of blue, and all;
Dark brown hair, and even to texture;
Like mother, too, you'll soon be as tall.
Like mother, you are as dear as the sun
shine to my sight
Like her, you are to my life, as is air.
Like her, you are to my soul an endless
delight,
Like mother, you're all that is good and
So, hail to you, dear Ruthie Hazel,
Hail once more say,
May peace and joy with you always
dwell
With many returns of the day.
&C. C. d.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-09-28
DOC NEWMAN

He is back from the labyrinth of shadows,
r He is back from the door of deaths
hungry man,
A picture of health, and as of DID, jocose,
He is with us again, is dear old Doc
Newman.
Glad to see you back, Doc, old man,
For we've missed you this many day /;
Your hands and eyes, ever willing to scan,
And the cheer you scatter along our
way.
Indeed, It's pleasure to again see your
smile,
AS you make your visits about,
Stopping here and there to chat a while,
To reassure us should we feel in doubt
Here's smile from all who love YOU,
A sigh for each who hate,
No matter what skies are above you,
May your heart meet every fate.
&C. C.. d.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-09-28
MARGARET

AS one who rests at evening when his
daily toll is DER,
And dreams of treasured moments in an
ever golden past;
So l sit now in the twilight and let my
fancy soar
On the wings of pleasant mem'ries and
picture dear is cast.
And 1 see again two smiling eyes; eyes of
softest gray,
And watch them close in slumber as
mother croons a melody
A lullaby so soft and sweet to end the
happy day;
"Mother shakes the dreamland tree and
down there falls a dream for thee"
And l feel again two baby arms and /
know the soft caress
Of baby eyes, sweet and clean and hear
the gurgling trll
Of childish laughter as she leaves the
moist impress
On daddy's check, and know the fathers
thrill,
AS l hold again close to my breast my
three year baby girl.
So l sit and dream at twilight tween the
sunset and the moon.
And in my dreams l see her smile and l
kiss each golden curl
All, Margaret little daughter, daddy's
coming to you soon.
L. F. II.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-09-28
LOVERS LAND

There is place where love is the rule
And it's open to one and to all,
For prince and pauper, wise man and fool,
Are subject to Cupid's call.
The days are bright for the girl and the
boy,
Where lovers stroll hand in hand,
And each day brings a night and
promise of joy,
In the place called lovers land.
Chorus:
Moon shining hearts entwining,
Twinkling stars above,
Dainty misses, stolen kisses,
Whispered words of love.
Sands are shifting, souls are drifting,
Passion takes command,
Boys forgetting, girls regretting,
True love in demand.
Souls are aching. hearts are breaking,
Somewhere in Lovers Land.
L. F. II.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-09-28
MIRRORETTES

Christian Science services were con-
Quoted in the chapel Sunday morning.
-"Giving from the heart brings price
less returns, though your gift falls into a
pit"
The night crew took advantage of
beautiful autumn day and were basking in
the sunshine Monday.
Thought for the welfare of others is
to mans whole being what sunlight is
to the physical world"
The St. Paul Twin City Rapid Tran
sit Co. baseball club is booked for a game
on the local grounds next Saturday.
1.-THE possession of evil tendencies is
of itself no shame to man; the shame is
in his weakness in giving way to them"
If H. L. will advise us as to the
Chicago papers he wishes to subscribe for,
we will inform him whether or not they
are permitted.
The attention of our inmates is called
to the statement issued by Secretary Mel
lon, regarding Treasury Savings Certif-
Gates, that will be found in another
column.
The first meeting of the Pierian Chail-
tauqua Circle for the season 1929 was
held in the school room Sunday afternoon.
The secretary's report of the meeting will
be found on page two.
Il would like to exchange the follow
ing papers and magazines-Grit, Illinois
State Journal and Photoplay magazine for
Ell Paso Herald, Cincinnati Inquirer and
Physical Culture Numbers to be put on
second.-B-227.
The pitcher of the baseball club that
played here last Saturday is the best
mound artist that has appeared on the
home grounds this season. He delivered
the ball without an apparent effort and
yet it was an exceedingly mystifying ball
at that.
In addition to the regular services
conducted by Chaplain Benson Sunday we
had the extreme pleasure of listening to a
number of solos by Mr.. David Anderson
of St. Paul. We extend our sincere thanks
to Mr.. Anderson and trust that we may
soon again have the pleasure of hearing
him sing.
The East St. Paul Switch Club struck
us as being very appropriate title for the
ball team that played against the "locals"
last Saturday. They came little east of
St. Paul and administered most beautiful
switching" to our boys. 1t was very evil
dent that they did not believe in sparing
the rod. However it was dandy game
up until that disastrous ninth inning.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-09-28
SILENT PHILOSOPHY

Contributed
Activity is often taken for efficiency.
Employ your mind inteligently to save
your heels.
Fight fans have discovered that the
Governor of Indiana is the Governor.
Fortune is very much like hea-you
have to be able to guess where it is going
to light when it jumps.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-09-28
MISSED BOTH WAYS

$50 that magazine editor sent your story
back to you?" said Brown.
"Yes," replied Smith.
what did he say?" asked Brown.
"He said the story was both good and
original"
Then why didn't he accept it,"
"Oh," explained Smith, she said that
what was good wasn't original, and what
was original wasn't good.-Seleeted
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-09-28
INMATES ATTENTION!

Inmates will observe the follow
ing rules to insure prompt service.
Place register number in upper right
hand corner of envelope in space
printed for same, and to be covered
by stamp (see card in your cell).
Sign your full name to all letters.
F. T. PICULELL,
Deputy Warden.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-09-28
NOTICE TO INMATES

You are hereby directed to place
your copy of THE MIRROR at the foot
of your bed on the morning follow
ing the day on which it is delivered
to your cell. Noncompliance with
this order will cause forfeiture of {
privileges.
F. T. PICULELL,
Deputy Warden.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-09-28
TREASURY SAVINGS
CERTIFICATES

The Treasury announces that effective
October /, 1922 the issue prices of Trea-
sury Savings Certificates will increase to
$1,000 for the SIS certificate, $50 for the
$500 certificate, and $500 for the $1,000
certificate. AT the new prices Treasury
Savings Certificates will yield about four
per cent compounded semi annually if
held to maturity, and about three per cent
simple interest if redeemed before ma
turity. The new certificates will be dated
September 80, 1922 in order to distinguish
them from the certificates now on sale,
which are dated December IS, 1921. The
current issue of certificates which is being
sold at $40 for SIS certificate, $50 for
$500 certificate and $500 for $1,000 GER
tifcate, will continue on sale until the
close of business September 80, 1922, and
will then be withdrawn from sale in favor
of the new certificates.
Treasury Savings Stamps, non interest
bearing, which are now on sale in the
denomination of $1.OO will likewise be
withdrawn from sale at the close of bust
ness September 80, 1922.
The current issue of Treasury Savings
Certificates was first placed on sale Deem
Der IS, 1921 and since that date certif-
Gates up to about $115,0OO,OOO maturity
value) have been sold. Sales have been
running at the rate of about $15,OOOOOO
maturity value per month and there is
every evidence that the certificates have
proven increasingly attractive to investors
With sales satisfactorily established on a
going basis and with the improvement
that has taken place in the investment
markets, the time has come to readjust
the interest basis on which the certificates
are sold and the Treasury has accordingly
decided to make the increase in price
which is now announced. At the new
prices the certificates should continue to be
highly attractive to investors, particularly
small investors who desire to save sys-
tematically, and the Treasury looks for
ward with confidence to the continued CO.
operation of all helpful agencies in pro-
noting their sale.
Apart from the change in price the new
certificates will correspond in all essential
respects to the certificates now on sale.
Each certificate natures five years from
the date of its ISSUE but may be redeemed
at the option of the holder at any time
after issue, at the value indicated on the
lack of the certificate. The certificates are
issued only in registered form, in order 10
afford protection against loss and theft,
and are exempt from the normal federal
income tax and from all state and local
taxation Except estate or inheritance
taxes).
The aggregate amount of Treasury Saw
ings Certificates of any one series that
may be held by any one person at any one
time is limited to $4,000 maturity value,
and for this purpose the certificates issued
within any one calendar year whatever the
issue or the issue price, constitute one
series.
A. w. MELLON,
Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasury Savings Certificates of all de-
nominations may be purchased by inmates.
Notify your officer as to amount you wish
to invest.
SILENT PHILOSOPHY
Contributed
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-09-28
MOTION PICTURE SHOW

The motion pictures Sunday, Sept. "a,
1922, were: Bobby Vernon in "Hey Rube,"
two-reel comedy; Kilograms, one reel
Current Events; Eddie Barry in "Nobodys
Wife," two-reel comedy. First National,
distributors.
Following is the musical program:
March-The Convoy --------------PreH
Overture-S --ROssin
Popular Number-Say it While Dancing
Novelty-The Frisco Rag -----Armstrong
Valse-Love's Lament -----------Piquet
Selection from-So Long, Letty----CarroH
Egyptian Intermezzo-Zalah---
Finale-Chicago Tribune ------Chambers
r. J. REICHKITzER,
Musical Director.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-09-28
CHAPEL SERVICES

The following services were held in the
chapel Sunday, Sept "a, 1922, Rev. c. E.
Benson, officiating.
March-Under Orders -------Orchestr
Holy, Holy, Holy ----------Congregation
Invocation Chaplain
Gloria -------------------
Scripture Reading Chaplain
Hymn-While the Days are Going By
Reverie-Apple Blossoms ------Orchestra
Mr.. David Anderson of St. Paul
Vocal Selection ---------Mr. Anderson
Hymn-Rock of Ages -----Congregatio
Benediction -------------------C Chaplain
March-American Legion ----Orchestra
r. J. REIcHKITzER,
Musical Director.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-09-28
CELL CHANGES

Corrected September IS, 1922
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-09-28
POPULATION

Number of inmates at prison ------- 90S
Number in first grade ---------- 729
Number in second grade-------- 1863 :
Number in third grade 16
Received during week ------------ 10
Discharged ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2
Paroled 5
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-06-14
!. Ito Ms CT uBs MAN HERE

Frank G. Besry Of Minneapolis is in
this city.this week tryingto arrange
for the organization Of. Lions Club.
Nothing definite as to- wheth this
club will come to realization has been
done as yet. The Lions clubs are non
political, nonsectarian organizations
composed Of representative business
and professional men who feel an
interest in the welfare and progress
Of their city and community. There is
= difference Of opinion here as to whe-
Their such a body organized should at
;dliate as Rotary, Kwaniss or Lions
club. .ss*5
Mr.. Berry met the following at a
luncheon party at the Savoy last Mon
day: Messrs. Ben Benson, Aldrich
Blomquist, ,Edw Elkjer, Elmer Peter
son, Hildar Hoaglund, A. A. Anderson,
g. R. C:Baker, E. C..Wellin and Henry
G. Young.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-06-14
CLUB ORGANIZED.

On Wednesday afternoon, June 7th,
nine young ladies met at the home OF
Miss Halle Card for the purpose of
organizing club. The club was nam
ed "The Farmers Daughter Club
Miss Flora Euling was appointed
president, Miss Daisy 1saacson, vice
president; Mrs. Harry Card, Sec. and
Treas; Miss Halle Card, Reporter.
The program committee for the next
meeting are Misses Katherine Du
Boise, Grace Lilleberg and Halle
Card. Roll call will be answered by
your favorite jokes. The next meet
ing will be held at the home of Miss
Katherine D9 Boise Wednesday, June
21st. The club will meet twice a
month thru the summer months.
watch Us Crow
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-06-14
LAKE LllLlAN WINS .
!. I SEVEN STRAIGHT.

s The. Lake Gillian nine travelled over
to New London last Sunday where
they trimmed the New London club
by a score Of 8 to: IA in loose pill
game. This is the second straight
slaughter that the southern township
OF this county has handed to New
London. d. SIS.
"a Prinsburg will cross bats with Lake
Lillian ct the ice cream social at the
e: 3. HoeH place Thursday evening
Of this week. "A program will be rem
dered. Among the speakers for the
occasion Is Atty. Henry G. Young,
former Legion Commander.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-06-14
HEAVY. RAINFALL

Willmar and vicinity has been Wis
tied by unusual dense rainfall during
the past week. The first rain which
came on June 9TH was God send as
the whitening south breeze was fast
drying the soil and injuring the crops
On the 7th .O3 inches Of rain fell, on
the 9Th, FL inches fell, on the 9Th
~ inches was recorded and on the
10th sudden showers brought .66 in
ches to earth.
No rain fell on Sunday but Monday
evening Theo: J. Sampson, co-opera
tive observer at the State Farm re
corded fall OF ~ inches. This is &
total of liza inches in period Of
days. !: : - r. ~