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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
2
Justice Scudder rules that calling a horse dealer a skin is not slander, defending the term as part of the time honored horse trade. The New York World notes the decision protects free expression in commerce while acknowledging the risk of harsh language in public discourse about dealers.
The text urges scientists to renounce secret and unrestricted animal experimentation. It argues that cruelty in labs harms public trust, and only proper regulation and supervision can prevent abuse while allowing lawful medical research. It notes that even the most compassionate researchers may become hardened to suffering over time.
The public shows strong interest in practical electrical development evidenced by rising attendance at annual electrical expositions in New York Boston and Chicago and at appliance demonstrations by central stations nationwide. New York Exposition attracted 21000 visitors one evening and 26000 the next. the Boston show drew about 600000 in four weeks. a western central station hosted 1500 women at a daytime tea demo featuring coffee and cake making with electrical appliances.
A Cincinnati police ban on scattering ashes follows a health department ruling that airborne remains are unsanitary. The piece also notes a judge awards $50,000 after a youth who married a show girl proves incompetent to handle his affairs.
A war aeroplane drops bombs on Mexican soldiers according to a report. The writer comments on human invention becoming dangerous even before it is seen as safe for its operators.
A reflection on gender norms and morality hints at a riddle about dress and behavior. The speaker muses whether a woman dresses for men or women and notes that confession might grant immortality, signaling a moral meditation rather than a concrete event. The fragment suggests social expectations in a past era.
A Midwest style exhortation argues orcharding paired with dairying and poultry raises profits. It stresses using silage over pasture, mixed farm rotation with clover alfalfa corn and pigs, and careful feeding. Emphasis is placed on pure dairy breeds, Babcock testing, and selecting top cows to ensure net profits of $75 to $100 per cow annually.
The piece portrays Manila's transformation from unsanitary, hardship ridden decades to a thriving 20th century port city. It contrasts grim past conditions with new docks, a grand hotel, modern utilities, water and sewer systems, and burgeoning trade. It highlights Americans shaping the city and Manila’s future as a major seaport and commercial hub in the Far East.
The gaur, native to Indo China, is hailed as the finest of wild bulls and is distinguished by a prominent hump between massive curved horns. Olive brown to black coat, agile climber, feeds on grass bamboo and tree buds, and can tolerate confidence from shooters before balking.
A German paper sets the 1912 death toll on Central European peaks at 96, with 1,117 deaths in 12 years. Of 95 fatalities, 36 occurred in Germany, 20 near Vienna, 29 in Tyrol, and four in Switzerland and France. Many accidents stem from inexperience and poor gear among German amateurs who skipped guides.
The Baltimore Star notes the ostrich dance as the latest society wriggle likely named for how dancers feel with faces hidden. The item suggests playful trend in social circles and hints at its novelty and amusement.
A compact note discusses the speculator who buys a place in a deal often receiving no return, contrasted with a purchaser who at least secures some portion. It advises making allowances even when reasons to complain exist.
A quirky dialogue centers on Dobble the musician and his piccolo, hinting that music helps marriages endure. The exchange suggests that love and harmony depend on understanding and small acts, with playful wordplay on "small" and "Dobble."
Canary birds serve as early warning in regulated mines. Carried into questionable air, the birds react quickly to dangerous atmospheres, alerting miners to hazardous conditions.
Measurements of ball bearings on the axles of a New Jersey trolley car that has traveled about 150,000 miles in four years showed that they had resisted abrasion almost perfectly.
A humorous exchange over spiritual allegiance. one proposes switching churches for freedom to swear, the other questions the practical benefit. The lighthearted dialogue centers on religious difference and personal liberty in a casual town setting.
A group of elder Indies discuss birth weight as they knit. One recalls weighing three and a half pounds and, when asked if she lived, responds that she did and did well. The exchange highlights resilience and humor among the women.
An old advertisement recounts a doctor’s claim that Postum tea substitute upset coffee related ailments. It details personal experience with coffee before marriage, switching to Postum, and perceived digestive improvements. The copy promotes Postum in Regular form and instant preparation, urging readers to experiment with strength and cream. It ends with the slogan There’s a Reason for Postum.
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