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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1916
Page
8
The Mires announces Thomas J. Arins of St. Louis as a candidate for United States Senator from Missouri, pending Republican voters’ will at the August primary.
The Mirror lists several Wright County candidates for the August primary. JOHNS W STEPHENS Mountain Grove Township seeks seat in county government. CHARLES SANDERS Mountain Grove Township runs for Sheriff. MILTON F DENNIS Pleasant Valley Township seeks Sheriff. BEN J HUDSON Union Township runs for Assessor. ELROD Clark Township seeks Assessor. E F GURMAN Hart Township runs for Treasurer. All are named to the will of Republican voters at the August primary.
A catalog-like note lists Hicks' Almanac and daily issues of McCall's Woman's World People's Home Journal Word and Works Recreation Home Life Railroad Man's Magazine World's Work Smiths. Green Book. Blue Book, Cosmopolitan. Ainslee's. Motor Print.
Lessites Weekly cites Packard Motor Car Co and others proposing employment loyalty tests based on US citizenship. The piece warns such measures would polarize Americans, harm national unity, and threaten political fabric across Missouri and Kansas City communities. The article notes opposition by German American groups to discriminatory politics and endorses Mr Dickey’s long record of fairness.
Arthur James, a stranger, was charged with passing a worthless check at a local clothing store while using Fred Clancey’s name. He presented a $63 check signed in Clancey’s name, who reported it forged. James allegedly swallowed the check to avoid arrest, leaving police with no documentary evidence to proceed.
This year's export of American rice reached the great total of 15,000,000 pounds, far in excess of any previous record. The foreign demand for American rice is increasing rapidly.
The item notes social chatter on a tiresome man with a voice that grates, and mentions the Basher Crow Club. It also references hats leased by Ava Herald and the Cullicott arm now owned by Mrs Willhuos of Syertinpfield, with a farm adjoining Mao Dugan’s current lot.
A Philadelphia Record column by James 8. Morrow profiles John Wingate Weeks as a potential presidential candidate. It traces the Weeks and Wingate family roots in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, noting Weeks’ business acumen, banking rescue actions, naval background, and views on national defense. It argues for a strong navy, warns against excessive government ownership, and emphasizes the need for military, economic, and agricultural preparedness.
Delawares Coleman du Pont emerges as a likely GOP candidate, seen as a self made business leader with strong roads advocacy and national convention experience. Supporters highlight his military ties, fiscal approach, and proven executive ability as the party debates a practical nominee before the 12 week convention.
A regional league plans to organize a crackdown to curb illegal alcohol trade amid reports of fraud in the business. Prohibition supporters argue strong measures can halt flow and illicit activity.
Mathis of Prior and Clara Horton of Mountain Grove wed at Ava, Pa, by Justice CLL. They plan to settle in Donglis County. Readers are invited to extend congratulations.
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