Fair Superintendents Appointed for Mansfield Fair
The Mansfield fair sets Sept 28 and 29 with appointed superintendents for all classes. Lists include Class A Horses and Mules led by S. L. Hensley and G. W. Tripp, Class B Cattle led by Joe H. Denne and W. F. Jones, and many others across Sheep, Poultry, Farm Products, Grains and Grasses, Education, Fancy Work, Home Economics, and more.
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Mansfield
Bigair
S. L. Hensley
G. W. Tripp
R. D. Huggans
Clase
Joe H. Denne
Captre
W. F. Jones
H. M. Norcross
J. W. Brentiinger
R. J. Freeman
FE. Jones
W. T. Fuge
Frank Brovies
Rippee
G. E. Haswell
H. A. Haswell
H. M. Thomas
JL. R. Snyder
P. 8. Williams
Snyder
L. Hensley
H.C. Yancy
H. Lavan
B. Davis
Meadames
G. N. Benjamin
A. J. Clark
J. A. Fagan
T. R. Dean
M. E. Stephens
Cc. C. Newton
Disturbance at Seymour Baseball Game Sparks Incident
During a Sunday baseball game at Seymour a spectator attacked a Mansfield representative with a knife. The assailant was arrested and released on bond with a preliminary hearing scheduled. Relations between Seymour and Mansfield are cordial, and officials seek to keep such rowdies away from future contests.
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Seymour
Mansfield
Seymour Justice of the Peace
Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
An old advertisement for Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy claims it cures ordinary diarrhoea with a few doses and has been successful in nine dysentery epidemics. It is described as pleasant when diluted with water and sugar, suitable for home use by every family.
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Ady
Dies of Injuries in Phelps City Train Crash
Clarence Eddy Brewer, 20, of Phelps City, died at Ensworth hospital in St. Joseph, Missouri, after his Ford sedan was struck by a Burlington train at a crossing on the outskirts. He had fractured limbs and a severe brain concussion and was returning from hotel services when the accident occurred. Survived by his parents Mr and Mrs George W Brewer of Phelps City and three siblings Robert B and James R Brewer of Rock Port, Missouri and Mrs Jennie Murphy of Oakdale, California.
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Clarence Eddy Brewer
Phelps City
Ensworth
St. Joseph
Ford
Lington
Brewer
Hutel
George W Brewer
Robert B
James R Brewer
Rock Port
Jennie Murphy
Oakdale
Cal
Mansfield Ava Rail Line May Suspend Operations
Ozark Southern Railway seeks a 15 day patronage boost as losses persist. Frank H. Braden of St Louis orders cessation if traffic fails to improve, with history tracing back to 140% era and prior receivership, reorganizations, and internal disputes among Quigley associates in Ava and Mansfield.
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Mansfield-Ava
Frank H. Braden
St. Louis
Ozark Southern Ry. Co
Ava
Andi Quigley
Ozark Southern Railway Company
Jnc
Road traffic shifts as jitneys replace old line
The Springfield Leader notes that road equipment and track have deteriorated, reducing service quality. With aging infrastructure, customers turn to jitney cars and trucks for travel between Ava and Mansfield, altering local business dynamics.
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Ava
Mansfield
Springfield
McGee's Baby Elixir Advocated for Common Ailments
A historical ad promotes McGee's Baby Elixir as a pure harness and effective remedy for wind colic, diarrhoea, and summer complaints. It claims the product is sold by all druggists at a certain price and offers broad availability.
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McGee
Aly
August Weather and Local Social Notes
Real August heat lingers as residents discuss shade and flowers. Wallace Gobble of Springfield plans a visit to his parents, with Mrs Gobble and their baby visiting this week. Rev J L Greenwood of Springfield visited his parents along with B Greenwood and wife last week. Mrs L Clivisty has recovered from illness. Miss Leona Clyde of Phillipsburg visited J J Greenwood’s family and joined Rev Greenwood for dinner at W B Greenwood’s. Macomb Baptist Church meeting closed Thursday with seven baptisms. later, Rev J L Greenwood and Miss Leona Clyde were seen in Mansfield.
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Wallace Gobble
Springfield
Wor
Goble
Thin Weel
Baby
J.L Greenwood
Sprigfield
B. Greenwood
Leona Clyde
Phillipsburg
J. J. Greenwood
Rev
J. L. Greenwood
Mrs. W. Bt. Greenwood
Macomb Baptist Church
Ween
Obituary and local notes from South Lead Hill News
OFE Baker died Wednesday night and was laid to rest at the Baker yard Friday at 2 o'clock. He lived a long life of honest work and rests with God after a prolonged struggle. John Johnson heads to Fulton Missouri to pursue a new path. A play party at M F P Lansdown’s drew a large crowd Saturday and folks reported a good time. Roy Morris of Cedar Gap plans a trip to Kansas, with departure Friday.
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Ofe
Baker
Wand
Baker Howe
MFP
Lansdown
Fofelock
Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Claims Superior Liver Aid
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a gentler liver regulator than calomel with fewer side effects. It promotes the product as safer for the bowels and promises better digestion, noting high sales of the remedy.
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Dodson
Laby Boy Birth and Fragmentary Local Notes
Flat Rock reports Sunday School attendance, a family noting a baby boy. Lillie Letsinver visited with Mand Drapes. Leon Balew and Virgo Moody feature in unclear fragments about a stone, an animal, and pain with days of schol.
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Lillie Letsinver
Kansas report notes dull times at W In Dra Per Dome
Mr Potter fronts Bhanscas staged Monday with it at the W In Dra Per Dome. George Tulew and little dhimerhiter dee visitageat Meum ain Gatoye with her brother Jess Mawar A.
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Mr. Potter
W. IN
Draper Dome
Kansas
Mus
George Tulew
Little Dhimerhiter Dee Visitageat
Meumain Gatoye
Her Brother
Jess Mawar A
Cured of Stomach Trouble and Constipation Story
Beaver County reader Tochel Ambley reports two years of stomach trouble and constipation cured after trying Chamabering's remedy bought privately. She notes the product's quick relief and claims a bottle cured her, with prior drugstore access not needed.
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Tochel Ambley
Beaver Dai
Olio
Benigerary
Piebeels
Migisfield Par Brings The Hipest Event Yet
The Migisfield Par this year aims to be the hipest and best ever with plans highlighted by local organizers. Strong community turnout and festive activities are anticipated as residents prepare for the annual gathering.
Child Cured of Bowel Trouble
A local notice reports a child cured of bowel trouble after using a remedy claimed effective. The account notes the boy’s rapid recovery and attributes it to the remedy, with community interest in its claims and outcomes.
Texas Won't Help Kidney Bladder Ailments Ad
An old advertisement claims a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It markets a medicinal bottle priced at $1.26 and notes it is sold by druggists with a testimonial from a senior witness. The vendor lists Dr MW Hall of St. Louis as associated contact.
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Mall
We Hall
Olivert
St. Louis
Drugisty
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