This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1917
Page
4
Misleading rate sheet outlines 10c per inch per insertion with front page double rates locals 5c per line per insertion five words equal one line card of thanks 2c legal ads at usual rates no ads under 3c no liquor ads accepted ads run until ordered discontinued
A Mansfield appeal praises daily flags on public and private spaces and urges community unity. Mrs James Coday reports March hat sales as best ever while promoting mirror advertising and a get-together meeting to boost bumper crop prospects amid expected high prices.
Residents are urged to fly the American flag on houses and stores in Mansfield to show loyalty, as officials note the town is not keeping pace with nearby communities along the line.
The 1917 Year Book from the State Board of Agriculture is praised as a valuable general reference detailing Iowa’s resources and people. It highlights the book’s usefulness for homes and its comprehensive coverage of the state.
A recent council meeting ordered out slot machines and punch boards from stores in Seymour. The note urges Mansfield leaders to act similarly for the protection of workers.
The note urges careful handling of tin cans for fruit and vegetable preservation this season. Canners will be expensive, so plan to grow as much as possible and can the excess. Any surplus should be stored for future sale at a good price.
Postmasters of the first second and third classes are now under civil service. New postmasters must pass an examination while Postmaster James Coday is exempt and will be allowed to serve for life unless physically incapacitated or removed on charges.
J T Humburd sells his blacksmith shop to Elmer Hanssker of ByrantaodE and Ava Ava Herald notes the transfer.
Christian Endeavor program on April 24 features M E Choreh and Lula Riley debating Latin America as a mission field. Leaders include W A Black and J C Carter, with topics on past neglect, current attention drivers, U S responsibility, existing efforts, untouched fields, needed work, key difficulties, and favorable field conditions.
A traveling evangelist known as Finley Malachi Hal closed meetings at Lake Lily church and vowed to return in a tabernacle. He said his mission was to unite churches and separate the sheep from the goats and claimed to be an angel of the Lord with power to cast out devils. Some followers proposed hiring a lion to test him, but the plan stalled due to poor financial support, per Mountain Grove Journal.
First Ward leaders James Coday and J E Craig, Second Ward members Dr J A Fuson and C L Robinett, and Council President Dr J A Fuson outline routine monthly meetings held on the second Monday evening each month.
Frisco timetable with No.101 passenger at 10:00 p m No 240 local freight 10:20 am No 103 passenger 6 45 am West Bound No 102 passenger 2 25 am No 240 local freight 10 30 am No 144 passenger 6 40 pm Agent L F Livingston
A daily schedule shows departure from Mansfield after Frisco train 103 at 10 00 a m arrival Ava 11 30 a m depart Ava 3 32 p m arrive Mansfield 5 00 p m. Signed Fred Grover Avent.
Preaching services held on the second Sunday with Rev. Neely as pastor. Sunday school occurs every Sunday at 45 a.m. headed by W. B. Fallington as superintendent.
Preaching every first Sunday at 9:45 am led by Rev J F Allman with G W Freeman as superintendent. Services every Ud Sunday morning and evening at 9:45 am led by Rev G W Holmes with J D Resnolds as superintendent.
Church of Christ holds Bible school at 9 45 a m every Sunday with J A Riley as superintendent Preaching every fourth Sunday and Ladies Aid Society meets each Wednesday afternoon.
Obituaries summarize Rev G Chadwell funeral at Jackson Chapel for Kev Geo Atkins 85. Other notices include Lucinda Wisdom 73 died Vermillion County Inez and Mrs Land 1362 moved to Wright County Mo with 4 boys 3 girls. Win Riley Deaver 61 died near Mansfield funeral led by Robert Young at Prairie Hollow Church. Rosa Young and Bertha Stout referenced in extended family notices. Funeral rites described with biblical text Job 14.4 and cemetery interment noted.
We extend our thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father Mrs. Wm. R Deaver and Family.
Report from Pea Ridge lists social visits and local movements. Homer Hedrick spent weekend with home folks. James Beckett aided Lasran Land in log work. Several people were in Midway and Pearl Center Saturday. Joe Rushing and wife moved to Gobert place. David Beckett suffers from a sore hand and neck. Everett Newton stayed with his sister Mrs. Morgan Dodson Odin. Methodist services held every 4th Sunday in Pea Ridge and Odin. Rev GP Bundy pastor. FA Dodson superintendent. Miss Verba Pays secretary. STEAMBOAT HILL
The Ava Herald reports Bo J. Knight, son of Mrs Wright, just finished high school in Buffalo Missouri and accepted a superintendent position at a Kansas public school with a salary of 1600 dollars per year.
Local prompt urges readers to purchase a new baseball bat now and suggests quick action to secure the best option before stocks run out.
Local column notes mild spring weather with rising temperatures and blooming fruit trees. Mentions visits by Rite Findley, travel to Tarkio, and a lecture at Mua comb MB chores. Mountains Grove preacher Ho Penwick led services. School staff changes at Macomb area, and Sunday school at Mawes Methodist Church each week.
Last week in Rembert featured preaching at Pleasant Mill every first Saturday night and Sunday, with travel mentions of Mo OB.ift minister and Mrs Curtis of St George visiting relatives from Sunday to Monday. Nearby, Will Hake and Pred-MTenstey West journeyed to Rawlins Wyoming, Roy Williams visited Frank on Saturday night, Nancy Scott and Owie Curtis called on Mrs Wil Randolph, Bertha Young visited Wil Pryor’s, and the Curtis Hake gathering Friday night drew a good crowd.
Spring weather since Easter stirs talk of war. The stork visitation to EW marks a local birth. Sikes and wife DD welcomed a daughter. Ree Po Light served at Thorp School House Sunday and Sunday night. Hartey Uralaysy, who had smallpox, returned to quarantine after four months at home. Eva Latey, staying in Mansfield, returned Saturday. The Blue Eyed Chums appear. Des Lawrence M Harrison of Gainesville and WOH Harrison of Ava bought out Dr W G Mefford’s dental supply business.
Lead Hill notes mark the spring with school closing on the 27th and staff changes including Miss Clela Gaskill teaching next term. A family mourns, as Mother passes after extended illness, with prayers, vigil, and funeral reflections. Sunday School at Lead Hill at 1 a.m., Wednesday prayer meetings, and preaching schedule follow. LIZA JANIS
Macomb community notes outline weekly Sunday school at Macomb Baptist Church with services Saturday and Sunday. Local farm activity includes Sow ersby farm moving Uncle Will Campbell to raise poultry. Various residents’ visits, court attendance, school meetings, director election, and teacher appointments are reported along with a fruit-season forecast and local social events.
HH Ro Nelson, graduate of Missouri College of Agriculture, becomes editor of the Ozark Country Man at Springfield succeeding FS White. Nelson formerly edited the Journal of Agriculture in St. Louis for three years and the Missouri Ruralist for four. He aims to boost the Quirk Counteyian and regional development as Mirror and country man subscriptions offer a year and six silver teaspoons for 1.55.
Various residents and couples visited on weekends and weekdays. Esther Terman of Mountain Grove was here, Mrs Ben Wo Sinanens of tert ville was traveling, Mitchyell of Awa attended, Mrs Walter Moor of hurt ville appeared Saturday, Jehan Robinson and wife from Sher were present Saturday, Mrs Baaless Johnson and daughter from Chad Springs visited Friday, Newkirk of Mountain Frove was here Tuesday, and several families spent Sunday on the former’s farm with Calhoun and others nearby.
A scattered letter from Forest Home covers community life and prices, noting David Spark and Miss Lua Akers wed at Chik Forest. It discusses farm trades, Norwood travel, fear of road danger, onion market rumors, and wartime policy ideas including pay for servicemen and postwar training.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.