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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
4
The Mansfield Mirror reports a 61.00 advance tear tear. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR but indicate a financial notice or advance sale item labeled Gabecriptics with a 61.00 amount. Further readable context is not available.
Prof W H Lynch, visiting scholar for Springfield State Normal School, traveled through the area Saturday on a Dent Texas trip and other nearby counties. He spoke at Bolivar and Golden City and has upcoming talks in Marionville and Buffalo, showing he is in high demand and constantly on the move.
An effort is underway to form a strawberry and canta loupe association to be controlled by farmers with all officers drawn from farmers. The group seeks at least an acre of strawberries guaranteed and asks interested growers to see F A Cole at his barber shop to join the subscription paper.
The registration office in the park will be open Saturday afternoon to give Wright county ladies who have not registered a chance to duco come out and register. The event aims to show the women are “doing their bit” and are right to fine all the time.
Reliable authority says a wholesale grocery house will soon be established in the area. Details are not yet released by officials or the company. The announcement signals near term business expansion and new local employment potential.
A. P. Morse of Parker Kansas says the town cannot get along without the Mirror and plans to attend the stock show again this year though he does not expect to.
A cautionary note warns that trampling and risky pranks around trains can cost a boy his life or cause severe harm. It emphasizes the danger of reckless conduct near rail lines and urges caution among youth.
The notice urges readers to send cards to the Woman's Committee of the National Council of Defense in Jefferson City and to actively encourage the food committee to mobilize support and resources for home front efforts.
A lost coat advertised last week was found and returned to its owner. Mirror Advertising pays.
A brief notice urges timely weed cutting to clean up the area ahead of the upcoming stock show. The warning underscores the need for neat display grounds and compliance with event preparations.
Dr F H Kiley sold his entire litter of enlisting lie pups as part of a local sale advertised by Mirror.
Large trial bottle of Sanol offered for 85 cents and 5 cents with 31.00 price at the drug store. Ad claims Sanol is a family remedy and that Sannol is sold on an absolute guarantee. Remember if it says Sanol it is all right.
Miss Bertha Miller hosted a rock party in Lon er of Ernest Brentlinger and wife of St Louis with guests including Miss Mayne Brent Dover, Mrs Wood Cassidy of Sapulpa Oklahoma, Miss Violet Crag of Memphis and others. Attendees listed include New ton and wife Eliier Strong and wife Karl Tripp Charles New ton Verner Kippee MA brent singer and several Misses Mabel Hover Mabel Voday Eula and Pearl Newton.
Miss Hoover entertained at her parents home with Charis Newton Verger Kippee Mark Teipp Elmer Strong Hosea Newton Mabel Coday Lertha Miler Eula Pearl Newton and H E Newton Blower Strong. The party ended late with everyone enjoying the evening and the girls retiring to sleep later.
Miss Jewell Hoover hosted an informal party Friday evening with guests Miss Sybil Stewart of Peterson City and Miss Bess Inman of Ava plus G C Freeman and wife Mrs Coday Blanche Harney AnaBelle Wallace and Maude Coday. The usual social diversions were enjoyed and refreshments were served.
In honor of Miss Maude Conday a slumber party Prater night celebrated Miss Tanabelle Wallace of Tipton who on Sunday became Mrs Clyde H. Turner. A midnight luncheon followed for the bride-to-be Miss Bess Inman of Ava and Mrs. G. C. Freeman and Miss Jewell Hooer of this place.
Mises Sybil Stewart, Hess Tuman, Isabelle Wallace and Maude Caoday were listed as dinner guests of Miss Jewell Hoover on Friday.
The read text lists names and relations in a damaged, diaristic style. It mentions a mother and daughter, Esther, Mrs. Batata, and others with unclear roles. The fragmentary lines suggest a local notice about families and marriages but lack coherent events or dates.
The report details a wedding ceremony at Seas wolack Sunday with 43 attendees and 10 guests. It notes the couple’s plans to relocate and thanks well wishers. Local social news mentions gifts, congratulations, and future plans.
Local notes list many Sunday visitors and family gatherings. Names include GoV Brentinger, Wo Miller, Miss Maye Irenthnger, Miss Maud, Miss Thelma and Thidima Davis, Harley Stout and family, L. Lowhermman and relatives. Attendees came from Mansfield and Pyndall Arkansas and nearby towns. The Brown's cave event drew a large crowd.
An advertisement touts HREKINE as a chill medicine that prevents malaria and purges symptoms. It claims to strengthen the liver and cleanse the system, offering relief from daytime dullness and aches. Sold by fusun Druw t'o,-ade.
Pea Ridge hosts preaching each Saturday night and Sunday evening with Sunday school led by SHO Pure and Miss Sarah Rodd. Morning and evening services feature Pastor GE Pu dily. Miss Vecia Mauve is Sunday school secretary with Miss Woxa Newton as organist. Attendees include families and neighbors, with events noting a birth and a lively church community as 35 enrolled and 22 attending at Pea Ridge.
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel for liver and bowel relief. It promises quick feelings of well being without salivation, urging readers to ask their druggist for the product tonight and avoid calomel’s sickness.
Lead Hill announces Sunday School each Sunday and preaching each Saturday night and Sunday by Rev M Wo Spain at Cedar Gap. Singing on the 4th Sunday. Rains improve crops and look promising for late summer and fall. Miss Clelia Gaskill teaches at Lead Hill and enjoys good rapport with students. Miss Emma Wiser visits Mansfield. Miss Sadie Cross visits Cedar Gap to see her sister Mrs Eddie. Frank Matney returns to Iowa after a visit with aunt Mrs Joe Goss.
When a baby suffers from heat and bowel disorders the remedy MeGERE'S BABY ELIXIR is advised to reduce fever and calm the stomach while stopping looseness. Sold by Puson Drug Co. at 25 cents per bottle.
Last week items report a Sunday prayer meeting at Caele Sain Mortianan s new house each Sunday night and Sunday school at 2:30 pm. Miss Ula Right of Maansfield waited on Misses Gertie and Clella Slate Wednesday. Alfred Maryan is quite sick. Miss Grace Slate has returned home from Mansfield. Eugene Pool is on the sick list. Orlie and Raymond Pierson have returned home. Miss Margie Wilson is staying at Simon Carter s of Mansfield CURLY Locks.
A promotional note claims Sand Eezema Cure removes black heads pimples and rough skin while curing eczema. It promises a pleasant application and urges shoppers to try it at the drug store.
The report notes a well attended church gathering with singing at New Grove on Sunday. J R Deckard of Hartville visited Win G Deckard on Sunday. A birthday dinner was held at Jim Peters' of Seymour with several from the area attending.
The forecast indicates generally fair weather for the upcoming week across the Mississippi Valleys and Plains states. Territory includes Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin South Dakota Nebraska Missouri Oklahoma and Arkansas with warm periods and light to moderate conditions expected.
Sunday school sat at the Mavonil Methodist church every Sunday rain or shine. Names mention Miss Mae Nelson and Miss Hagel Greenwood among attendees. Mrs. Dori Woodky visited with a son. Miss Glhidys and Miss Hyde Greenawonioneer attended events last week. report notes refined scenes and gatherings across the community.
The readable text hints at a disjointed betting or game discussion mentioning players and strategies but contains many garbled phrases and missing names. It references Mis, Neek or bene back and suggests seeking substitutions and parity without clear events or outcomes.
A fractured notice lists visits and family updates. Herbert Pachowhta recovers from illness while Charley Mussils and Will Tarbattan attend events. Fred Dennis and family visited Sunday, Kansas relatives observed, and several locals, including Turner and Gassill families, were noted for weekend travel and social gatherings amid miscellaneous reflections.
An untrustworthy notice claims Sanol Rezema Prescription will perfect complexion and erase stains. It urges purchase at a drug store and promises immediate cure, without credible medical support or safety details.
Local social notes list Rob Crippen and Everett Moberly attending events at John Five's with Miss Mande Shoves and Miss Leon Prentinger near Mansfield. Mrs John Iranee and Mrs Jessie Franklin are mentioned with Geo Stores. Miss Dunia Walker visits the Pearcey girls and attends a Baptist church in Macomb.
Laeonard Bay Othe Migs and other guests including Wier ren Pillow Misses bby seeve Bitnehe Crippen Nara Rass Wilda Stephens and Oth Pv tan visited Miss Lose Willits on Sunday for a social gathering hosted by the host.
The Mansfield National Farm Loan Association has organized with 19 members and over 10000 dollars to be used for farming operations in the Mansfield area. Officers are GS Gurney president J Adidoy vice president Mrs A J Wilder secretary treasurer and a board of directors including J W Brent ine C and D Case. Loan committee members include A ley BD Case and G W Millar.
Lonas traveled to Seymour on Friday night for business while Mrs. J. H. Garner, visiting relatives near Hartville, has returned home. MAX.
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