Missal
the book containing the whole service of the mass throughout the year. In its present arrangement it dates from about the middle of the 14th century. The Roman missal is used generally throughout the Roman Church, though the Ambrosian obtains in the diocese of Milan, and many religious orders have their own missals, differing only in unimportant particulars from the Roman. Eastern Christians of the Communion with Rome have missals peculiar to their own rite.
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Missouri (River of the United States)
a river of the United States; formed in the Rocky Mountains, in , Montana winds circuitously along the base of the mountains, then E. till it reaches the W. boundary of North Dakota and receives the Yellowstone. Here it begins to flow S. E. through North and South Dakota, then forms the E. boundary of Nebraska, separating it from Iowa and Missouri; separates for a short distance Kansas from Missouri, then strikes E. across the latter State, and joins the Mississippi after a course of 2,908 miles. It is navigable 2,500 miles from the Mississippi.
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Missouri Valley College
a coeducational institution in Marshall, Mo.; founded in 1889 under the auspices of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church; reported at the close of 1919; Professors and instructors, 14; students , 232; productive funds, $617,642; income, $30,000; number of graduates, 370 ; president William H. Black, D. D.
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Mist
fog; obscurity. MISTASSINI (-sēnē) LAKE, a sheet of water in Canada, in about lat. 51° N., lon. 72° to 73° W .; length, about 125 miles; average width, 20 miles; it the head waters of the Rupert river. First surveyed in 1884.
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Mistral
FRÉDÉRIC (mes-träl'), a Provençal poet; born a peasant's son, near Maillaune, Bouches-du-Rhône , France, Sept. 8, 1830. He studied law at Avignon, but abandoned it for poetry. In 1859 he published the epic "Mirèio" written in his native Provençal dialect . This charming representation ation of life in southern France made his name famous and gained for him the poet's prize of the French Academy and the cross of the Legion of Honor. It also led to the formation of the society called Lou Felibrige, to create a modern Provençal literature. In 1867 Mistral published a second epic, "Calendou"; in 1876 a volume of poems, "Lis Iselo d'Or" (Golden Islands); and a novel, "Netro ." Died 1914 .
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Mitau
the capital of Courland, on the rig right bank of the Aa, 27 miles S. W. of Riga; has a castle, begun by Biron in 1738 , and important manufactures, and a trade in grain and timber; founded in 1271 by the grandmaster of the Teutonic Knights. From 1798 to 1807 it offered an asylum to Louis XVIII. Pop. about 40,000.
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Mitcham
suburb of London, England, midway between Croydon and Wimbledon in Surrey, 2 miles S. of the city limits. Has large flower gardens , used largely for the manufacture of perfumes, essences, and medicinal extracts. Country round is largely resorted to for pleasure by Londoners, particularly Mitcham Common, which is extensive playground . Pop. about 30,000.
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Mitchel (JOHN an Irish patriot born)
JOHN, an Irish patriot; born the son of a Presbyterian minister , in Dungiven, County Derry, Ireland, Nov. 3, 1815. Soon after the formation of the Young Ireland party, and the starting of the "Nation," in 1842 , Mitchel began to contribute, and became assistant editor. In 1848 Mitchel started the "United Irishman." For his violent articles he was tried on a charge of treason-felony and sentenced to 14 years ' transportation. He was sent to Van Dieman's Land, whence he made his escape to the United States in 1853. Books were: "Life of Hugh O'Neill, Prince of Ulster" (1845 ); "History of Ireland from the Treaty of Limerick" (1868). In 1874 he returned unmolested to Ireland, and was elected to Parliament for Tipperary , but declared ineligible. Again elected, he died in Cork, Ireland, March 20, 1875.
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Mitchel (JOHN PURROY mayor of New York)
JOHN PURROY, mayor of New York, 1914-1918; born in Fordham, N. Y., in 1879. Educated at Fordham and Columbia Colleges. Graduated from N. Y. Law School in 1901 and admitted to bar; became member of law firm, Mitchel & Millan. Appointed special counsel to city of New York in 1906; Commissioner of Accounts, 1907; investigated borough presidents of Manhattan , Brooklyn, and Bronx, mayor's license bureau and other departments, and prosecuted city's case against a number of officials. Elected President of the Board of Aldermen for 1909-1913, and was acting Mayor during 1910. In 1913 was made Collector of Port by President Wilson, and was elected Mayor on Fusion ticket, November, 1913. When World War broke out, came out strongly on side for re-election as Mayor in November, 1917, he was defeated by John Hylan. Later entered the aviation forces of the United States, and was killed on July 6, 1918, at the aviation camps at Lake Charles, La., by a fall from an aeroplane. During 1920 various projects have been under consideration to commemorate his name.
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Mitchell
DONALD GRANT, pseudonym IK MARVEL, an American author; born in Norwich, Conn., in April, 1822; was graduated at Yale in 1841; traveled in Europe; studied law in New York; and in 1847 published "Fresh Gleanings; or, a New Sheaf from the Old Fields of Continental Europe." In 1850 his most famous book appeared, "The Reveries of a Bachelor," and in 1851 his "Dream Life." In 1853 he became United States consul at Venice. Later publications were: "My Farm of Edgewood" (1863); "Wet Days at Edgewood" (1865); "Seven Stories, with Basement and Attic" (1864); "Doctor Johns" (1866); "English Lands, Letters, and Kings" (1889); "American Lands and Letters" (1897). He died Dec. 15, 1908.
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Mitchell (City and county-seat)
a city and county-seat of Davison co., S. D.; on the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha, and the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroads; 65 miles W. by N. of Sioux Falls. It is in an agricultural region, and is the seat of Dakota University (M. E.). It has manufactories of well-boring machinery and chemicals, and an assessed property valuation of nearly $1,000,000. Pop. (1910) 6,515; (1920) 8,478.
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Mitchell (JOHN American labor leader)
JOHN, American labor leader; born in Braidwood, Ill., 1870; went to work in the coal mines at an early age; joined the Knights of Labor in 1885. When the United Mine Workers were organized in 1890 he immediately became a member. In 1895 he became secretary-treasurer of the Illinois district of the organization; then national organizer in 1897; national president two years later. It was under his leadership, as president, that the United Mine Workers acquired great influence, power, and a big membership. He di rected the strike of the coal workers during 1900-1902. In 1908 he resigned as president of the organization. Was a close personal friend of Theodore Roosevelt. Was head of the Trade Agreement Department of the National Civic Federation for three years; became chairman of the State Industrial Commission of New York in 1915. Mitchell was one of the Allies, and approved entry of of the most prominent of the conserva- United States into conflict. Standing tive labor leaders, looking to possible working agreement between capital and labor. Died in 1919.
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