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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
3
First Ward James Coday Wirst Ward and Second Ward B Craig with Dr Fuson Second Ward D La Robimete President Board Dr JA Puson Connell meet the second Monday evening of every month.
Rail timetables show Frisco lines with east bound No 101 passenger at 10:00 pm and No 241 local freight at 2:40 am, west bound No 102 passenger ds am and No 210 local freight at 9:48 am, plus No 104 passenger at 6:80 pm. Livingstons agent details Ava Mansfield routes and daily operations aboard the Yellow Jacket gasoline motor coach with schedule notes and special trips via the general office.
The Baptist Church advertises Sunday school every Sunday at 9 49 AM in the morning program. Superintendent is W. 2B Pullington. Preaching service at 2 PM led by Rev. To Ritaingor Mastor.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church announces preaching every fourth Sunday led by Rev John T Younger pastor at 9 45 a m with W Freeman superintendent overseeing programs and services for CG congregation initials shown.
Preaching services every second Sunday morning and evening led by Rev. G. W. Holmes with J. D. Reynolds as Superintendent. Location listed as 945 a0.
Church of Christ schedule outlines Bible readings at eli a m and regular sermons by Superintendent J A Riley on the fourth Sunday. Ladies Ad Society meets every Wednesday afternoon.
A narrative tracks two bushels of wheat from farm to consumption under wartime controls. It notes Canadian wheat limits, Grain Corporation permissions, licenses issued by the Food Administration, and price effects at Minneapolis mills. It highlights shortages, rationing impact on millers, and efforts to keep flour supplies for allies.
The article urges all ages to support the Third Liberty Loan starting April 6. It frames purchase of Liberty Bonds at home as a crucial act of war, equating civic financial duty with military service. It stresses unity, strength, and funding for troops, ships, and supplies to hasten victory and end the war.
Before Liberty Bonds, under 600000 bondholders existed in the United States. Now over 12,000,000 hold them, with millions more expected. Bonds offer 4.4 or 6 percent yields, no taxes, and redeemable principal any day. Unlike mortgages, they require little upkeep and act as a safe, patriotic investment supporting national security.
Mrs. Frederick D. Gardner offers a 50 Liberty Bond to the pupil under 18 who writes the best essay on the Third Liberty Loan. Open to pupils in public private and parochial schools except St. Louis public schools. Essays on one side of paper include name age school town township and teacher. Mail to Mrs. Theodore Benoist chairman Missouri Woman's Liberty Loan Organisation 1693 Railway Exchange Building St. Louis. A bankers and editors committee will judge. Local prizes may also be offered by the citizen in each town. Stop criticizing the government and buy a Liberty Bond.
A era wartime exhortation urges all Americans to buy Liberty Bonds to fund World War I efforts. It frames bond purchases as civic duty and personal sacrifice, linking investment to national victory, safety, and the protection of freedom against German aggression. The text stresses that every man, woman, and child must contribute, praising those who buy bonds as patriots and warning that failure aids the enemy.
Room 4 hosted an assembly with a Liberty Loan talk by Mrs Gurman Freeman. L E DeVinna urged seed corn testing for farmers, offering free tests to maximize stands after last fall's damage. Superintendent Lamkin urged 25 percent teacher salary increases, citing state data. The school reports near perfect attendance and two tardy-free weeks, with visits from Blance Hailey and John Potts. Upcoming events include a declamatory contest for war savings stamps, baccalaureate on May 5, and graduation May 11. Graduating seniors Grace Craig Hulda Rippee plan to teach. A 58-member Missouri State Poultry Association youth club was organized, with eggs provided by the State Experiment Station. members must raise and exhibit poultry in Missouri shows.
Elizabeth Deets born July 17 1840 in Berry county Pennsylvania died March 30 1918 at Dr F H Riley’s Mansfield home aged 78 she married William Deets of Burlington Iowa four children Walter Judson Mary Vannice Elizabeth Riley moved to Fort Scott Kansas where husband died in 1902 both buried in Iowa She joined Baptist church as a girl lived a devout Christian life till death Walter Perkins born June 3 1844 Sullivan County Indiana died March 29 1914 Bryant Indiana eight children four survive including Walter Perkins Joplin Missouri Mrs Will Goss Bryant and Mrs A M Brentlinger Bryant funeral services Mt Zion Church cemetery Huffman Mother obituary written by a loving child
Rural districts in the Eighth Federal Reserve District pledge strong support for the Third Liberty Loan launching in April. The piece appeals to farmers, noting troops at the front and urging timely investment in Liberty Bonds to back Uncle Sam’s war effort.
The merI announcement calls every man woman and child to duty urging sacrifice and inconvenience as the measure of patriotism in subscribing to the Liberty Loan.
Citizens are urged to buy Liberty Bonds to support the war effort and aid in freeing the world from tyranny. Promotions highlight national unity and the idea that every purchase strengthens military funding and global security.
Mrs W C Bishop of Springfield visited relatives during the week. Her son Maurice Bradfield accompanied her home.
St James J J Smith and wife spent Easter with Lawrence Pugh of Turbutton. Fred Trettin and family spent Easter at the Keith home near Olathe. Several local youths attended an egg roast at Charlie Riddle’s place the night before Easter. Alfe Smith stayed Saturday night with her uncle Ben Christner of Brushy Knob and attended the egg roast at Bert Morgan’s. Bertha McIntosh spent Sunday with Sidney Ryan of Hickory Flat.
The Grove Journal notes the 24 page Booster edition of Bro Black's Mansfield Mirror. It applauds the Blacks for a lively section and the support from local business leaders for advertising the extra issue.
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