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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1916
Page
7
A light exchange unfolds as Robson asks why he is like a donkey. His wife delivers a sharp comeback, saying it is because he was born so, prompting Robson to revel in the dig while at home. The quip centers on a playful marital barb and quick wit.
A flirtatious exchange hints at an impending engagement after the first of the month. The woman jokes that her father will object, but says he will approve once he has settled the latest bills for a hat and dresses and will be glad to give her away.
A garbled column of name jokes and stray quotes lists characters like Ceneiie Hickson and Saylor with random banter about air ships and grocery stores. The text mixes literary snippets from The Unkindest Cut and Lunarian lines with streetlamp talk and playful mishearings, ending in odd433 garbled phrases.
A fatal railroad crossing accident in an Iowa town leads a pompous coroner to impanel a jury for an inquest. One witness, a laborer who speaks no English, cannot understand any of five languages attempted by the coroner, who then declares the case cannot proceed.
A vaudeville joke describes a comedian who scratches his arm while the other asks why. The first replies that he was at the plant and wonders if one of the free advertising lit tle filover automobiles jumped on him. The gag reflects act humor from a circuit in the era.
A young man taunts his former explorer claiming the best thing was being fired and getting a regular job. The old boss coolly concedes the firing didn’t hurt the firm at all.
A fragmentary Court exchange references a judge and a ten minute interruption at Risley’s store in East Windsor Hill. The dialogue names Uncle Jabez and hints at a New York setting but yields no clear event, date, or outcome.
An affable stranger jokes with a weary man about selling life insurance. He quips that being half dead means you need a policy fast, while the man admits his fatigue and the sales pitch turns on urgency and wit. The vignette highlights sharp social banter and a quick sales gambit.
A woman asks the price of baby carriages and balks at forty six dollars for a Mirver class model. In a Western town, a Native argues the newcomer, a judge, is insulted and unlikely to stay after comments about his New York background.
A light exchange notes a dog fond of chasing trains and Traiia as one of the few things he can chase, implying the dog’s simple, playful nature.
Jack tells Vanessa he should visit more often. Vanessa reveals she is not engaged to Algernon but thinks she could be if they organize a brisk competition. The playful exchange hints at a potential social contest to spark romance.
A couple recalls walking down the church aisle and the first barber chair shave. The exchange ends with a simple, shared sentiment never forgotten, capturing a personal moment of emotion and memory.
A fragment suggests French soldiers occupying a scene titled Getting Down to Cases. The dialogue includes lines about going to the ends of the earth for a partner, asking for plain talk, and a woman asking if a world-spanning wedding trip is planned.
Lodger asks for another mattress and the landlady retorts that his current mattress is a half mattress. He admits it may have once been full but is now baldheaded. A light exchange over furniture and condition.
A satirical line questions marrying for future fortune. The speaker notes a girl named Fuzzby Yes is pleasant, but cautions that conscience might trouble a man who seeks wealth through marriage. The speaker replies with defiant optimism about gaining money.
An Angus breeder pamphlet from New York asserts beef production on eastern farms is rising in interest due to profit potential. It notes favorable prices, extensive eastern lands near markets, lower barn and labor costs, and that beef raising can suit farmers with limited daily attention while boosting soil fertility.
The piece argues woolly fleece alone fails to protect sheep in winter when wet. Dry shelter is essential to prevent energy wasted on evaporation and to avoid unhealthy conditions. It notes Britain requires little housing, while America would incur severe losses without shelter.
Good water is essential for wintering breeding animals and ample supply should be provided throughout the season. Water makes up about half the weight of domestic animals and acts as the universal solvent enabling nourishment of the system.
A field of peas at the Idaho experimental farm yielded $108.15 worth of pork, averaging $25.03 per acre or $2.13 per 100 pounds of peas. The result suggests farmers in pea friendly regions can rely less on corn for swine feeding and still profit. Also notes lamb weight targets as a profitable aim for lamb producers, urging practice to reach fifty pounds by four months.
Ralsae Work Horses argues the farmer should not buy work horses but raise them by securing a good pair of brood mares to grow stock for profit. The advice emphasizes self-sustaining breeding to yield financial gain.
A brief instruction notes feeding corn in limited amounts to ewes and lambing flocks. Emphasizes moderation to avoid digestive issues while supporting flock needs during late gestation and early lactation.
Nebraska experiment station reports on harrowing and rolling winter wheat. Harrowing shows no benefit and average losses, while rolling increases yield by about 6.1 bushels per acre. Rolling early in spring strengthens root protection and acts as a surface mulch, suggesting rolling is profitable in humid regions while harrowing is not.
George F. W. Glover of Colorado Agricultural College notes calves fed skim milk tend to be runty and suffer indigestion. Whole cow’s milk provides a complete diet. if skim milk is used, add flaxseed meal or cornmeal. Feed warm, avoid froth, and do not overfill. If indigestion or scours occur, adjust rations and consider a small amount of formalin to milk with a restricted diet.
D J Healy and J W Nutter of the Kentucky agricultural experiment station report a fix for clover bloat in Circular No 6. Red clover blossoms carry sugar that ferments to carbon dioxide, causing bloat. For acute cases give one quart of 14.4 percent solution of formalin, then drench with one half ounce formalin in one quart water, and herd on its feet with gentle exercise. a wooden block in the mouth aids relief.
To prevent a scabby crop of potatoes soak the seed for two hours in a solution of one half pint of formalin in fifteen gallons of water. Then dry and cut the tubers for seed.
Swiss chard should be included in the seed order as a fast growing greens option. It can be sown with early cabbage and transplanted to frames or fields for a quick harvest.
Barnyard manure offers soil improvement and moisture retention beyond its chemical fertilizing power. Agronomist F L Kennard of the Northwest Experiment Station at Crookston notes its heat from decay, soil aeration, and water holding benefits. He estimates manure is worth about 2.50 per ton and advises hauling directly from barn to fields to minimize losses.
Lands too wet for profitable crops should be drained to unlock yield. Even uplands like hillsides benefit, with claims of 60 to 70 bushels per acre after drainage and gains of 25 to 100 percent. Drained land dries sooner, improves soil porosity, allows earlier plowing, and boosts health by reducing standing water. Seed corn inspection urged with box testing over field tests.
The notice advises moving onions to a new location to avoid onion maggots from last year's growth. It recommends rotating crops and rearranging plantings to reduce pest trouble and improve results.
Instructions advise scraping loose bark from fruit trees with an old broom and burning the scrapings to destroy hidden insect eggs. The guidance emphasizes practical pest control steps.
A brief note states medium-sized drakes are preferable to large ones for breeding in the market. It emphasizes practicality and efficiency in selecting breeding stock.
A little moistened food is relished and will slightly increase egg production.
J M Linscott of New England argues Americans are boastful about roads but underestimate U S progress. He compares European highways to U S routes from New England to Michigan, noting climate and byways affect road wear. He cites Michigan Indiana Ohio and eastern states expanding hundreds of miles of high quality roads while praising continental examples.
A report notes concrete roads cost about 13000 dollars per mile yet promise durability with little dust, few repairs, and good performance in all weather, making the investment worthwhile for communities seeking longevity.
Stone houses endure beyond wood, require no paint, and prove cheaper in the long run. The piece questions who bears responsibility for poor road conditions. A rural ad describes a snug woodshed shop for simple repairs and carpentry. It notes soil lime deficiency causes sourness and harms crop vigor.
A concise line notes that the good roads concept is here to stay, reflecting a persistent civic initiative. The statement underscores durable support for road development and infrastructure priority, implying continued advocacy, funding, and policy interest. It signals a stable trajectory for transportation improvements.
The sermon highlights Isaac as a model of the unglamorous, faithful life. It stresses that God’s guidance reaches ordinary people, praising Isaac’s meek submission, contemplative nature, and fidelity. It links Isaac to Christ’s figure and urges daily acts done to please God, not men.
A quotation from Phillips Brooks asserts that true contentment ends when a person stops yearning for a greater life. It argues that being a child of God carries an inner push to pursue meaningful deeds beyond ordinary existence.
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