Many Mirrorettes and Local Visits Reported Around Seymour
A parade of short notices lists residents and visitors in Seymour and nearby towns. Names include Alcorn Strong Whelchel Hilsabeck Norcross Glenn Hoover England Brazell Freeman and son, Craig, Reynolds, Dyer, and others. Ads mention groceries, spring goods, furniture, and a Baby Week lecture by Dr. Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Strong
Springfield
H. J Schofield
Norwood
N. J. Whelchel
Hartville
P. W. Newton
W. A. Glenn
Seymour
J. Hoover
J. M
R. M. Rogers
W. A. Black
Macomb
Jersey Cow
Jersey Herrera
Marc
J. N. Craig
Thel OO
A. E. Brown
J. D. Reynolds
M. A. Freeman
W. CG
County Air Wire
Reymour
P. N. Dyer Furniture Co
F. N. Dyer Furniture Co
Advy
Manafield
W. C. Cod
M. E. Dennis
Mesdames
J. A. Dennis
C. L. Turner
J. D Reynilda’ Hava
Christian Church
George Freeman, Jr
Geo. B. Freeman
Mack Davin
Kanaan City
Kanaas City
Wright county bone dry move signals prohibition era shift
The county moves toward prohibition with Sheriff Sanders enforcing the local bone dry rule. Prosecuting Attorney C. I. Jackson orders no liquor deliveries in Wright County, halting shipments to towns including Manfield and Hartville as interstate and local option laws tighten controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright County
C. I. Jackson
Hartville
Mronfield
Springfield
Jackson
Biw
Missouri
G Sanders
Pasture for Rent and Cattle Rates
Pasture space available for rent offering 60 cents per head per month for yearlings and one dollar for two year olds and older. Ample grass and water provided. Contact Alex Salisbury, Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Salisbury
Adv
Farm For You Marm For Rent 240 Acres Ad
Advertisement offers 240 acres for rent near Mansfield Missouri with contact Av ery and Stephens of Mansfield. Mentions Bank of Mansfield and ad appears as a local real estate blurb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery & Stephens
Mansfield
Bank of Mansfield
Ady
Railways weigh duty on liquor shipments in local option areas
The article notes whether railways and express firms can be compelled to receive and deliver intoxicating liquor in states with local option or prohibition laws. It cites Frisco and Southern Express Company positions and references a Southeastern Reporter opinion Delany vs Plonkett on state power to prohibit manufacture sale or use of intoxicating liquors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
H L. D. Green
Howell County
Express Company
W. J. Orr
Springfield
Frisen
The
Green
Tis
St. Louis St. Francisco Railway Company
Southern Express Company
Tates
St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Company
Tennessee
Arkansas
Mississippi
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Alabama
Southeastern Reporter
Delany
Plonkett
Missouri Farmers Rally for Food Preparedness War effort
Missouri College of Agriculture urges rural school districts to hold a Tuesday night rally April 24 at 8 o clock to mobilize farmers and residents for wartime food production. Clerks distribute instructions and emphasize public participation for national service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College of Agriculture
Missouri
Chickens a Big Factor at A.P.A. Special Meeting
The American Poultry Association with 7500 members will hold a special Chicago meeting Friday and Saturday to boost food supply. Poultry raisers are urged to continue hatching through May and June and to increase their flocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Poultry Association
Chicago
Road Men Tour Stops Across Tulsa and State
Delegations travel in Ozark Trail cars to St Louis with inspections of roads. They start at Vinita then visit Mansfield Norwood Mountain Grove, arriving Monday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and noon respectively. Citizens urged to greet them with a warm reception and showcase good roads.
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Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Ozark Trail
St. Louis
Vinita
Olela
Mansfield
Norwood
Mountain Grove
Rev John L Stine Preaches at Local Christian Church
The Rev John L Stine delivers sermons Sunday morning and evening at the Christian Church continuing the faith service schedule. The service aims to welcome worshippers and offer spiritual guidance during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Stine
The
Christian Church
Food Preparedness Proclamation Calls Missouri Banks to Aid
Governor Gardner issues a statewide call on bankers and capital to fund seed, machinery, and credit to farmers for large crop expansion. Officials urge use of all land including roadsides to boost food supplies amid wartime, with a meeting planned in Jefferson City on April 2, 1917, and widespread newspaper publication orders.
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United States
Missouri
State Board of Agriculture
Jefferson City
Capitol
State of
City of
Jefferson
Ozark Farmers Aid Plan Formulated by Springfield Club
The Young Men's Business Club of Springfield has devised a plan to aid Ozark farmers in Greene and Wright counties needing labor, seed, or other supplies to boost crop production. The Mansfield group will cooperate, with a large appropriation to support the program, seeking volunteers and messages to the 604 Landers Building, Springfield. Farmers or volunteers should write to request aid, with details on desired workers and wages, at no charge.
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Wright County Bankers Association
Young's Hotel
Banka
Seed
The
Young Men's Business Club of
Springfield
Mirror
Greene County
Wright County
Ozark Country
Young Men's Business Club
Mansfield
Springfield Club
Landers Building
Springfold
Governor's Proclamation Call for Missouri Conference
Governor proclaims a Missouri state conference on agricultural defence to be held in Jefferson City starting Monday, April 23, 17. The proclamation notes national concerns and calls for coordinated measures among state agencies and local bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Bryant Farmers Club Plans April Meeting on Cannery
The Bryant Farmers Club will hold a special meeting on Tuesday April 20 at 7 30 p m to boost food planting for a new Bryant cannery. Mr Roberts of the Cannery Co will advise on vegetable varieties and the group notes about 90 acres of tomatoes contracted plus plans for sweet corn peas beans sweet potatoes cabbage corn for hominy and pumpkins. Building on the cannery will start as soon as lumber is available. All farmers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant Farmers Club
Bryant
Woodrow Wilson
Frederick D. Gardner
Roberts
The
Cannery Co
M. Lo Andrews
For Sale Angora Goats and Lumber Ad by Freeman
For sale 76 or 80 good Angora goats and about 10 000 feet of fine Quk lumber. Lady GEO B Freeman offers these items. Local sale notice notes available stock and lumber details for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B Freeman
Clean-up and Paint-up Campaign urged by Mansfield mayor
Mansfield mayor F H Riley calls a 1917 Clean-up and Paint-up Campaign urging residents to clear rubbish from basements yards and walks, clean carpets and cellars, paint interiors and exteriors, plant gardens, and rid premises of breeding sites for flies mosquitoes and rats. The event runs Monday and Tuesday April 40 and May 1 with debris hauled away and assistance offered if piles are overflowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. F
Riley
Mansfield
Ozarka
Money to Loan N J Craig
N J Craig offers funds to loan on well improved farms in Wright or Douglas counties. Strong lender seeking reliable borrowers with solid collateral. Contact N J Craig for terms and eligibility details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Craig
Uwe
Wright
Douglas
Good Roads Meetings Across Missouri Districts
The state highway commission chaired by E. L. Sanford of Springfield has scheduled six general meetings in April. County officials highway engineers and road supporters will attend. Districts include St Joseph April 16 Hannibal April 17 Joplin April 20 Jefferson City April 19 Springfield April 21 and Cape Girardeau April 23.
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State Highway Commission
E. L. Sanford
Springfield
Jefferson City
St. Joseph
Hannibal
Joplin
Bank Directors and Officers Elected at Annual Meeting
At the Farmers and Merchants Bank annual stockholders meeting, J. D. Reynolds P. W. Newton N. J. Craig J. K. Craig and M. Gorman were elected directors. Officers chosen include J. D. Reynolds as President P. W. Newton as Vice President N. J. Craig as Cashier and J. B. Craig as Assistant Cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Farmers and Merchants Bank
J. D. Reynolds
P.W. Newton
N. J. Craig
J. K. Craig
M. Gorman
P. W. Newton
J. B.craig
Torpid lover warned by herbal remedy ad
An old advertisement promotes HERBINE as a remedy for foul breath and fatigue. It claims the medicine activates the liver, vitalizes the blood, regulates the bowels, and restores energy and cheerfulness. Price 50c. Sold by Fuson Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuson Drug Co —Ady
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R.A. Alcorn
Jesse Brazeal
Cole's
Plymouth Rock
Clarence Dearing
Palmyra
M. E
Tarah Tarbutton
W. Hopper
Henry Tarbutton
Margaret Riley
Fred Shreeve
Win
W. Tarbutton
G. Chadwell
Joseph Ellis
FP. Ellis
Thorne
David] Thorne
Bryans
Mountain Grove Baptist Church
America
Norma
White
Mason Drug Co
Sherif C
G. Sanders
Nevada
Bert Herrick
State Hospital
Tom
William
George Sherrill
Bonedry
C. H. Jackson
Missouri Farmers In Monster
Govenor
Joan L. Sullivan
Mansfiehl
Jeferson City
Rilky
Ozark
Iana
Eaweg
F.h.riley
Cape Girardean
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