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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1916
Page
5
A robin and sparrow debate weather and life from a tree limb as rain cools the world. The robin favorites changing seasons and human kindness while the sparrow complains, contends the world is wrong, and finally departs to sleep. Differences in outlook highlight hope versus gloom.
A man bets no one can repeat a tricky sentence ten times without failing. He wins at the seventy seventh repetition as his opponent nears speechlessness and drinks halt the attempt. The tale showcases extreme elocution endurance.
Instructions from Popular Science Monthly describe a transfer method using one bar of common soap dissolved in a gallon of hot water with a half pint of turpentine. After soaking overnight, stir and bottle. Apply to the print, press the material facedown, rub the back to transfer the design, and varnish transparent for lantern slides or china transfers.
About a dozen Florida counties have organized pig clubs and more are expected as G L Herrington of the University of Florida extension division promotes the program. Club boys will feed hogs from one acre of corn and must have proper feeding and pasture. Banks, boards of trade and school boards back the effort with cautions on sound membership and care of animals, especially where lenders finance purchases. Debts are to be canceled from the sale of the pigs’ increase, requiring adequate facilities and management.
A compact look at how surnames emerged from nicknames occupations and places in early America. It traces evolution from given names to Taylor Smith Baker Brewer and other common family names linked to trades towns and roles in plays. It notes humorous and harsh origins in dialect words and nicknames.
A Boston boy told his father he was tired of school and planned to stop attending. He explained the mornings broke up the day, prompting the father to ask for the reason. The anecdote appeared in the Boston Record.
A mother offers a curious luncheon lesson about small sardines being eaten by larger fish. Elizabeth, puzzled, asks how the big fish manage to open the cans, prompting a whimsical question about ocean life and clever fish.
In a playful exchange, a child dubbed an efficiency expert urges keeping a cow in the backyard to ensure constant milk and beef. The idea surprises a cautious parent who thought cows were scary, yet the youngster pushes for economy and self-sufficiency.
Cillor and Lothire discuss spelling with short words and larger ones. T boasts he can spell four syllables while Lothire claims to spell longer terms, highlighting their mutual skill in linguistics.
In a tense exchange, a student asks to keep Arthur away as he dominates the class leadership, claiming Arthur is the worst boy in school and always at the head of the class, prompting concerns about bullying and peer dynamics.
United States Department of Agriculture guide explains sowing oats after cultivation, favoring disk harrow seedbeds over spring plowing, and stressing early sowing, seed quality, and local adaptation. It covers seed selection, cleaning, testing, and drilling for even stands, plus optimal sowing depth and rates.
Wisconsin Experi ment Station article urges poultrymen to repeatedly source breeding stock from reliable breeders to steadily improve flock size and egg production. It predicts increasing numbers of breeders offering compatible stock and advocates line breeding to build a strong, high egg producing strain.
Article by W FE Emmondson from Colorado Agricultural College argues rust damages exposed machinery and waste occurs. It recommends housing equipment properly and coating iron parts with a thick cheap oil to keep moisture away and prevent rust.
A young American author visiting Europe enters a Paris cafe described as a hot chocolate saloon for women. He signals a pompadoured waitress and asks for chocolate only after handing over a check, prompting a brisk exchange about payment before returning to Europe.
In a folksy exchange, Farmer Corntessel questions if leading a nation brought more worry than raising his son Josh, contrasting public praise of George Washington as the father of his country with his own parental concerns.
A snippet of dialogue features Maude and Maymie discussing a girl named Pinkum who uses makeup to draw attention away from her feet, mocking fashion norms and flirtatious manner in a street corner exchange.
Senator Sorgghum replies that no exact time can be given for preparation. He says if standard procedures are followed and many preliminary investigations are conducted, the duration remains indeterminate.
Miss Cayenne describes three years of sentimental letters and valentines from a man. She questions whether the exchange is romantic courtship or a more strategic diplomatic gesture, expressing uncertainty about his true intent.
The village editor and an assistant debated humor in a local piece and chose to publish it in the puzzle column inviting subscribers to guess the intent.
Old Susan, distressed by Miss Mary’s illness, attends a prayer meeting. During the service the preacher urges testimonies and Susan is forced to speak. She prays for her mistress Miss May's big toe to heal, and the congregation responds Amen.
Miss Cayenne questions a man who prides himself on speaking plainly. The other character wonders if clear speech is a virtue or a sign of careless ness, exploring the value of precise expression.
A playful exchange notes a woman making money by running a correspondence school that promises a secret to success. The dialogue hints at stereotypes about women sharing advice.
A fragmentary dialogue places six doors between the speakers and a scene described as Widdy Malone’s finiment on the first floor. The exchange hints at noise and a shouted word Foire as the home scene unfolds in a cramped domestic moment.
A playful exchange unfolds as a man swipes a kiss and declares I stole your heart while she teases him as a heartless thief. The couple banter centers on a romantic confession and witty comeback.
A dialogue excerpt features Senator Sorghum debating political strategy. The exchange centers on excuses from allies and the challenge of achieving goals after efforts unfold, highlighting tension between party actions and accountability.
An irate customer accuses a dealer of selling a parrot that began swearing within hours of arrival. The dealer retorts that the buyer asked for a bird quick to learn, implying the behavior was expected.
A local exchange claims Jinks borrowed an umbrella for an hour last week and has not returned it. The unnamed speaker suggests the lending was a deliberate setup rather than a genuine borrowing.
A dramatic courtroom morning featured a confrontation where a husband, angered by the proceedings, hurled a clock at his wife. The incident halted proceedings briefly as officials intervened. No injuries were reported.
A harsh warning condemns leaving pigs to sleep on dirty boards or damp beds, arguing such neglect leads to illness and loss. The message accuses careless care as cruel and shiftless, urging proper shelter and hygiene for livestock.
The egg plant grows best in damp rich moist sandy loams. It needs abundant heat and sunshine, with southern slopes preferable. Plant early in a warm greenhouse and give ample space for sturdy growth. Do not plant before ground is warm and frost danger is past. The crop is growing in popularity where conditions are favorable.
In a clipped exchange Mr. Newel asks if any fool loved him before marriage. Mrs. Newed replies yes a Mr. Newed, and the husband interrupts with a humorous misquote about a prior suitor. The exchange ends with a quip on mistaken affection and marital vows.
Daily guidance to feed hogs clover hay. Emphasizes giving hogs what they will cut up each day and not neglecting daily hay rations. Focus on consistent nourishment and routine for swine care.
A farming brief urges feed and cure for brood sows to insure strong healthy Hitters in the early spring. It emphasizes nutrition health and timely medical care for improving outcomes in litters and herd productivity.
Cover early tender vegetables with newspapers or gunny sacks to shield them from frost. Weigh the covering with rocks or bricks to prevent wind from blowing it away.
A cold stored wether lamb can feed a family with useful dinners until used up. Serve with mashed turnips and butter to complete the meal.
A playful exchange imagines a husband and wife with mother-in-law seeking him. The dialogue pivots on whether they conspire together or if he may first reunite with his wife to broker a separate peace. The tone hints at domestic diplomacy and light humor.
A fragmentary column notes a person named Urges-Short planning a new life while Drugs-Well mentions a ten dollar debt. The piece hints at reconciliation before a change in lifestyle, with a cautious tone about future settlement.
A note suggests electricity is used to ripen cheese in France. The dialogue questions whether this method could cause an unwanted shock when cheese becomes too ripe.
A humorous exchange features Miss Cayenne asserting honesty while joking that a man need not verify a valentine before sending it. The quip highlights social wit and the casual manipulation of sincerity in romance.
A playful exchange unfolds as a woman chides her husband about oyster culture while he eagerly eats, revealing humor over shared meals and conversation in a domestic moment.
A witty exchange weighs in on aging and weight with Patrice noting a woman never gets as heavy as in her fortieth year while Patience questions the rule. The quip plays on common wisdom about aging and body weight.
Briggins says he looks on the bright side of life as much as possible. He notes he always wants to be where the electric lights burn all night.
A compact note recounts a prisoner who repeatedly targeted innocent elderly pastors. The line likens the attacker to a shepherd using a crook, underscoring the predatory nature of the crime.
A terse Exchange between moralizer and demoralizer centers on enduring truth and business as usual at the same old stand, preserving a wry, unchanged stance amid sentiment. The dialogue hints at skepticism and resilience within a recurring marketplace of ideas.
A cryptic exchange features a warning about family skeletons and a quip about rattling bones from a former minstrel. The dialogue hints at hidden pasts and a desire to reveal or mock those secrets.
Fragmentary dialogue centers on a young man and a girl at a plane. The girl’s father questions the man’s trade and future, while the speaker laments fame and money spent. The moth metaphor appears as a faded motif in the overheard exchange.
Circular No. 5 from Kentucky Experiment Station reports a treatment for acute bloating using one quart of a 14% formalin solution followed by keeping the animal’s mouth open with a wooden stick and gentle exercise. Six cases over two years recovered in 20 to 30 minutes. The article notes fermentation of sugars in legume blossoms causes bloat and cites formaldehyde as a remedy.
A wide mouth feed bag allows a horse to lift its head without spilling feed. It can be quickly attached and removed, according to Independent Farmer.
The Ontario experiment station reports screenings are used to feed range sheep for about 30 days. Sheep start with small amounts of light screenings, then increase to self feeders, gaining 12 to 15 pounds in the first month. Over time screenings are replaced with corn as grain proportion rises. About 60,000 sheep may consume two cars of screenings and a car of corn daily. Seed-house screenings or high flax content screenings are avoided. Elevator screenings also used in mixed feeds, especially molasses feeds.
Four cardinal pol as of sheep valuing are lambs wool mutton and manure. Profit comes from the excess after the coat cost is deducted, not the total amount derived.
Farmers are urged to feed and care for ewes generously to secure a strong lamb crop, improve wood quality, and promote overall flock health. Proper nutrition supports fertility, vigor, and yield, with long term benefits to flocks and property.
Advice on feeding calves and colts stresses cleanliness of troughs and ample food. Ensure consumption and prompt cleaning after each feeding to maintain health and reduce waste.
A brisk plan urges pushing pigs to maintain pie stock for up to six months. Authors recommend aggressive efforts during this period to maximize profits and secure earnings from the endeavor.
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