Asking and Receiving: A Rural Revival and Community Notes
A poetic reflection on wanting and receiving opens the item, followed by a local church road revival led by Paul Williams with Rev J H Williams as singing evangelist. The column lists visiting relatives and neighbors across Mansfield area, notes on illness and recovery, and neighbors like Jak Moore Ava Parsons W.O. Williams Cecil Huggins and many more sharing events and prayers while reporting ongoing revival services and community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Willams
J. HB. Williams
Paul Williams
Jak, Moore
Ava
Parsons, Kan
W.O. Williams
Michel
Ralph Robertson
Tillmans
Family
Hos
Grandma Williams
Charles Fry
NC. Fry
Kidney trouble warning prompts Doan's Pills appeal
Urgent public notice on kidney weakness and related symptoms. Claims Doan's Kidney Pills have helped for over 60 years with a testimonial from Mrs. BL Stuart of Springfield. Instructions urge buying at dealers and cite Poster-Millare Co. as makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Down
Stuart
College Street
Springfield
Dean
Mra. Stuart
Poster
Wayside Gleanings: August notes and local visits
Cool diya hints at early fall as Willow Springs hosts a string of local visits. W B Gobble and Berton travel through town while Arthur Greenwood returns from Adrian. Mr. and Mrs Moody visit son John Woody and family. Clifford Gobble visits Springfield. Schafer from Willow Springs calls on Gobble and Christy. Virgil Babb visits Alfred and Ramie Woody on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Gobble
Gon Berton
Willow Springs
Arthur Greenwood
Adrain
Mrs. Moody
John Woody
Clifford Gobble
Springfield
Mr. Schafer
W. A. Christy
Virgil Babb
Alfred
Ramie Woody
Wind Cak e Remedy Promised in Belixie Ad
A small ad touts McGee's Belixie as a pure harmless remedy for wind colic, summer complaint and diarrhea in babies. Sold by Fuson Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
Fuson Drug Company
Mrs Rogers Visits Kansas City With Grandson
Mrs Ro M Rogers left Saturday for Kansas City to visit her daughter Mrs ELA Sisk. She was accompanied by her grandson Roger Sisk who had been visiting here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ro M. Rogers
Kansas City
Ela Sisk
Roger Sisk
Prairie Hollow News Bulletin Highlights Local Visits and Repairs
Mrs Will Hale visited her parents Friday night and Saturday J F Tanley took Mrs Earley to Seymour Wednesday to see a doctor She is very poorly The doctor will operate on her this week at her home for cancer G B Nanamaker's brother returned to Kinsis The Prairie Hollow Sunday School went to L A Letsinger's Sunday After Sunday School all brought a basket of good things to eat to tell Ray and Ray they were one year older AM enjoyed the dinner and social time All wishing the boys many happy returns of the day Davis stung by a bee hand sore Hope it heals soon Mr Blank went to Bismarck ND Monday W B Rush visited Mr Blanks Sunday Alma Draper heard from Mrs Bud Miller The children mostly well from whooping cough Bud busy enjoying their new home G B Nanamaker J Turley and WON Draper repaired the Prairie Hollow road with cement floor and wall work Improvements count water for teams and water moved deeper Mrs Dozier ready for cement work August 27 school house Bring it to the fair Red
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hale
J. F. Tanley
Earley
Seymour
Davis
Mr. Blank
Bismark
North Dakota
W. B. Rush
Mra. Dozier
Ihely Place
Willis Moody
Mr. Draper
Sudan
A Traveling Man's Experience by W H Ireland
A Louisville traveling salesman recalls a severe 1855 cholera attack and instructions to buy Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhea Remedy. After taking the medicine as directed he slept and awoke in time to catch a train for his next stopping place, feeling well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Ireland
Louisville
Tidme
Stork, visitors and small-town notes from Sunset Hill
Sunset Hill notes a new baby born to Joe and Mrs Ian Owen, with locals visiting Joe Fry's and sharing stories. Several residents listed visiting days at Fry's and Kirk's, with May Shelton and others enjoying a convivial gathering. An advertisement touts Herbine for malaria and fever, priced 0.10.
Hatfield Plans Farm Improvements After Purchase
W RR Hatfield of Norwood Massachusetts visits his recently bought farm from Wi P On and prepares extensive improvements on freesont buildings but will likely not take possession until this fall or next spring according to the Lebanon Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. RR. Hatfield
Norwood
Wi. PF
Lebanon
Revival closes as two churches report many conversions
Miss Blanche Davis spent the day with her quint and Miss Aletha Findley of Dartville visited relatives in the vicinity. Mrs. Sam Curtis and children of 81 George visited her parents, Jasper Newton and wife, in Douglas county. Rev. Marshall Ellis called at Silastone. The M E Church revival ended with about twenty five conversions and several additions to both churches. twenty three were baptized Sunday afternoon. Ben Matlock, recently in Oklahoma, is visiting his parents H N Matlock and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Davis
Tier
Midgar Matlock
Aletha Findley
Dartville
Sam Curtis
Chilidiren
George
Jasper Newton
Douglas County
Curtl
Bud Haywvey
Marshall Ellis
Silastone
M. EB
Ben Matlock
Oklahoma
H. N. Matlock
My Vaughan Farmer Narrates Seed Corn Loss
My Vaughan details how he lost prize seed corn to theft and botched handling, describing a plan to send pedigreed seed corn away, a rope tied to a gutter, and eight dead cobs found in the morning. The ad notes a sale of the remaining lot for 125 dollars, guaranteed by Fuson Drug Co and R.A. Alcorn Hardware Co, Mansfield, selling through Lite & Randall, Norwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughan
Fuson Drug Co
R.A. Alcorn Hardware Co
Mansfield
Lite & Randall
Norwood
Pleasant area notes of family visits and church
In MT and Pleasants daily life updates, Mrs Clara Wilcox and children called on men while George Fry Tiuelay and Harney Smith visited Wolf Creek this week. Misss 4ean Stith and Aleth Jackson called on Mrs George Pry Thursday. Mr and Mrs George FE Dennilett attended church at Mansfield Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Wilcox
George Fry
Harney Smith
Wolf Creek
Stith
Aleth Jackson
George Pry
George FE
Mansfield Stnday
Why T Put Up With Rats For Years
Years ago T bought rat poison which nearly killed our watch dog. It scared us for years until a neighbor advised HAT-SNAP as the safer killer. Available in three sizes for $1.25. Sold by Fuson Drug Co. and Alcorn Hardware Co. of Mootsfield and Little & Randel at Norwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuson Drug Co
Alcorn Hardware Co
Mootsfield
Little & Randel al Norwooil
Local list of names and places in Mountain Grove area
Mountain Grove includes Al Perry W Griffith Clark Wilbur Johnson Rater Reynolds and Fleasant Valley listing George BB Frew min Wm Smither Wool T J Allen Whise Tike Hart Amos Wakefield Henry Coday Gasconade Lewh Ward Job Newton Van Buren HC Tanna Marve Helsley Brush Creek H B Oliver Wide Thompkins Boone Ora Patterston J OW Young Montgomery John Wilson John Mings Kik Creek James Ward Ed Hillouse Vinton Jona Long and others listed in the record of residents and spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleasant Valley
George BB. Frewmin
Wm. Smither
Wool
T. J. Allen
Amos Wakefield
Henry Coday
Chamberlains Col le and Diarrhoea Remedy praised
An advertisement notes the well known value of Chamberlains Colle and Diarrhoea Remedy, recounting a Dupuyer Montana hotel winner who four years ago used the remedy with wonderful results and has since recommended it to friends. The testimonial underscores trusted efficacy and broad acknowledgement among users.
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Chamberlain
Dupuyer, Mont
Chamberhais
Sinee
Aidveetiseniat
Harold Pool takes over Manafield Art Studio in Mansfield
Harold Pool becomes new owner of the Manafield Art Studio formerly led by L Leather min, promising a well equipped studio between Springfield and Wret Plains. The notice extols Pool as energetic and trustworthy and wishes the Mansfield studio continued success. An advertisement for Plollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claims to relieve constipation and cleanse the bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Pool
Manafield
L. Leathermin
Springfield
Wret Plains
Pool
Mansfield
Plollister
Fuson Drag Co
Army Recruiting Station Plans Lecture at Manafield Show
Springfield recruiting office informs the secretary of Manafield's Ninth Agricultural and Stock Show it can send a lecturer on the New Democratic Peace Time Army educational features and is prepared to issue victory buttons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Springfield
Secretary of
Mansfield Mirror Subscription Rise Sparks Outside Readers
The Mansfield Mirror raises subscription rates for subscribers outside the state to two dollars annually in advance. The price increase, supported by the managing editors, aims to cover the rising costs of printing and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield Mirror
Allasous Ri
Dadlvance
Chattebate Dortis Fenigtt
Kennedy Lumbers Yard Leader Expands in Mansfield
J W Kennedy, already operating a yard and general store miles from ay mondville, has purchased 2156 acres in Texas county with two saw mills and a plant. He is preparing yellow pine lumber and trimstock while promoting the motto Lumber from the forest to the home builder. Trucks transport material from forest to yard and for deliveries to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy Limhep Company
Mansfield
Jene Lay
J. W. Kennedy
Aymondville
Fuge
Kennedy
Texas County
Public Sale at Allen Canaday Auction Near Hartville Road
An auction listing details a public sale at Allen Canaday near Hartville road including household furniture tools and farm goods. Items described include a De Laval separator, washing machine and wringer, churn and saws, tables and chairs, rockers and beds, a writing desk, and other household and farm items with some cattle and poultry offered. terms include cash and percentage notes and sale date is Tuesday August 24 with clerks and auctioneers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Laval
Neo
Mes
Allen Canaday
Ononer
Public sale at Cold Spring Pitownieos on Sept 22
Public auction of Ellis Herth farm assets to include three mares in foal by jack, cows, farm equipment, chicks, household furnishings, and feed. Terms cash under 5 dollars, over 5 dollars credit 12 months with interest. cash discounts on purchases over 6,000. Auctioneer Harve Roper. Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cold Spring
Jack
Fran
Hankade
Assung
Berry Case Weds Ua Cave at Congregational Church
Ward L Berry and Ua Cave unite in marriage at a Congregational church in Clarion on a Saturday in July. After the ceremony they travel to St Paul and Minneapolis for a brief honeymoon before returning to Belmond. The groom works with a local construction company and the bride is a Belmond social figure employed at Adams Pharmacy. The Independent offers best wishes for a happy, prosperous life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward L. Berry
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Laxative Ad for Children
Promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a harmless but safe laxative for fretful, puny, or cross children. Claims benefit with a 36 cent Fuson Crug Co. advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuson Crug Co
Mansfield union revival services draw large crowds
Revival meetings at Mansfield High School gym are led by Rev. 9b. EL Hob arison and Rev. J.B. Withians drawing wide interest. Attendance is estimated between 600 and 700 as services run nightly Monday through Sunday with themes on weekly topics such as Ye are the light of the world and The life of Christ from the cradle to the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield High School
EL Hobarison
eVangelis
Lindsay Ul
J.B. Withians
Hishlands
Calif
Hoever
Qpinhal Ata Eltirely
Augusta Baptist Society Annual Meeting Report
The Augusta Baptist Society held its annual meeting with fifteen visitors present under Mrs Latimer. Services featured Lower Lights be Horn, psalms and prayers led by Mrs Wyom, with lessons on Christiva Facaiine and an illustrated beard lesson by Mrs Lei Ritevnger. The report lists mission work for the year including offerings, visits to the sick, flowers for funerals, and a social with singing and floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of the Bapiliet
Mra
Latimer
Sony
Lei Ritevnger
Lee Hbo
Gur Veur
Wiksions
Lane
Trenton
Newarla
Niger
Springfield arrest ties to Miamsfield pawn shop robbery
Deputy Sheriff Gh Denna brought Linteh Melton from Mountain Crove after arrests in a Miamsfield store heist. The Wright County circuit court will hold a September preliminary hearing for Melton and others on jail breaking and assault charges. Detained parties include pawn shop proprietors with venue shift ongoing. some defendants released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherkif Joe Gh Denna
Springfield
Linteh Melton
Mountain Crove
Tey Holds & Codey
Miamsfield
Wright County
le Bie Berg
Cuba
Es Cipine
Hartville
Wood hits profiteers under Wool governance in Havana market
General Wool, acting as governor, exposed profiteering by Havana butchers amid wartime scarcity. He grilled leaders and set a fixed price of 25 cents per pound for meat, with one cent margins, enforcing strict adherence and threatening expulsion for noncompliance. The plan extended to other supplies to curb price gouging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ula
Wool
Havana
Leonard Wood As A Surgeon
Leonard Wood favored surgery and once offered a bold claim to a young officer, asserting his wife would walk within six weeks after an operation. The officer’s wife, suffering a bone disease, reportedly recovered and danced six weeks post procedure performed by Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Wood
Wood
Captain Wood
Leutenant
Woo
Indecent Independence High Position Speech at Luncheon
A garbled report notes a luncheon where Senatorhood figures including Senator Sandieu and Speaker Unwin discussed independence and policy in the Philippine senate. The fragmented text references US ties, domestic politics, and claims of national direction.
Fragmented garbled text fragment from a political piece
The passage appears as distorted OCR with names and terms partly readable but largely incomprehensible. It seems to reference a governor, a public action, and a speech, but concrete facts are unclear.
Thrift Demand Amid War Rumors and Diet Calls
A fragmentary report laments high costs and urges thrift amid wartime strains. The text references Leonel Wied and a call for prudent spending while criticizing legislative spending and fiscal excesses. Names and phrases appear garbled but suggest a political plea for restraint and accountability.
Local notes from a scattered town periodical
Fragmented OCR tale lists visitors townspeople and events, naming Ava, Seymaur, Arthur Guunthue, Kurtville, Sprig bokkego, Pot Vetlie Laat, Wallon Wiebla, Portland, Jean PL Thetis, Jasper M. Jon, and Jos. John Mo ane among others. It mentions subscriptions, a sales notice, legal court references, and various health and consumer items.
Obituary Notice for Jane Pay Crip in Mansfield
Jane Pay Crip born January 7 died August 1, daughter of Al Ir and Stella Copper. She lived in Springfield, Vermont, with husband Chie Deothwis and father and author at their home. Funeral services were held in Mansfield on Sunday conducted by A J Hamby.
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Thi Pay Crip
Jane
Hivahter
AL IR
Stella Copper
Springfeld
Lew Fossy
Mansfield
A. J. Hamby
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