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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
5
Harry Godfrey's three year old granddaughter wandered out during a garden potato planting. When darkness fell, she vanished but was found beside a potato row. She told potatoes not to grow until she returned, then headed toward the house with her grandfather.
A 1807 Pittsburgh district case before Justice Richardson involved a boat owned by Mr. Winchester that struck a rock, splitting and sinking, with cargo ruined. The master cited a rotten plank as cause, yet was discharged, forcing Winchester to lose the vessel and several thousand dollars in goods. Similar cases led to inspectors in 1812.
A curbside boy with a tin can entertains a passerby as a curious tale about tussock moth caterpillars eating leaves. An older judge notes the boy’s prank by sending caterpillars up a telephone pole. A veteran recalls an ambush during the Philippine war with a brave reply. A woman’s vanity over wearing large bat wing hats is mentioned.
A public note quotes George Ade at a Chicago luncheon commenting on wartime sentiment and naturalized citizens. The remarks touch on households with mixed European births and a Russian patient's letter seeking lint ment after a domestic argument related to a campaign.
A trolley conductor asks the crowd to move up while a gruff passenger named Mr. Grouch clings to a strap near the door. The conductor clarifies he did not address the man directly.
A lighthearted column notes a comical mishap with a electric runabout and a surprising runaround as two neighbors swap stories. It highlights a witty clash of cars and quips, capturing a moment of small town humor and miscommunication.
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union hosts a discussion featuring Connie Mack. He argues alcohol slows players, citing Athletica success and noting many players remain sober during the 1913 world series. Mack warns moderation harms careers and stresses discipline and quick thinking as champion traits.
A Los Angeles ministerial deputation urged the public safety committee to prohibit saloons from cashing pay checks. After discussion, the police commission issued the order. The chief reported a drop in weekend drunkenness from 90 to 47 arrests per day, attributing the change to the measure, with benefits including calmer workers, 40 families enjoying a peaceful Sunday, spending in legitimate trades, and reduced court and jail costs.
A major reinsurance general manager declined to insure a saloonkeeper, stating life insurers back thrift and welfare, while saloonkeepers discourage thrift, destroy homes, and harm the state. He added there is no common ground and no interest in business relations with them.
The U S census bureau Bulletin covers 30 years to 1912 showing Maine surpassing other states in financial independence. Maine per capita debt fell from 8.49 in 1880 to 1.67 in 1912, while the national per capita debt rose to 2.62. Bank deposits and investments rise, with about 100 million dollars in deposits and 233000 savings-bank depositors.
A PA legislature petition from Eastern State penitentiary convicts argues liquor traffic fuels crime. It claims 70 percent of state crime stems from intoxicants and asserts state sale abolition could cut crime by at least 50 percent. The appeal has drawn wide public and press attention.
A wartime civic call by Daniel A Polling urges men to remain vigilant and at their best as the United Societies of Christian Endeavor promote moral readiness. A Cincinnati police report notes no arrests from Sunday seven am to Monday seven am and an officer links the saloon closures to the safer outcome.
The president of the Studebaker bank in Bluffton Indiana reports deposits have risen since February by over 300,000 dollars following a town ban on saloons. The spike marks a notable economic shift as alcohol access was restricted.
A concise article argues that the responsibility for others taking drink lies with the moderate drinker, not the intoxicated individual. The piece asserts social influence and moral blame attach to those who drink moderately and set a example for peers.
An editorial argues Europe’s war creates grain shortages and Canada offers vast wheat land. It details entry fees and prices, urges acceptance of opportunity, and refutes conscription myths with a Rochester Herald quote praising Canada’s voluntary support and immigration to farms.
A brief Indianapolis Journal joke notes a barber who did not exaggerate on Sunday. The quip contrasts talkative exaggeration with a barber simply closing his shop, implying the man’s restraint makes him an interesting speaker in casual chatter.
Reverend James M Gray delivers a Thanksgiving sermon at Deas of Mandy Bible Institute. The address reflects gratitude, faith, and community spirit, aiming to inspire hope and unity during the holiday season.
A lecturer discusses Romans 8 28 to 30 stressing that all events serve a divine plan for believers. He highlights universality of the promise, the need for God granted faith, and examples like Paul’s conversion and trials, urging trust and obedience.
A husband and wife ran a provincial freak show then quarrelled and divided the exhibits. The wife kept the business at the old address while the husband toured. Years later they reconciled and became partners again, only to find locals amused by a newspaper notice claiming the stock of freaks had grown. The tale ends with a wry moral about poverty and virtue.
A 1914 issue promotes avoiding catching cold with advice from a Columbus Ohio company. It claims two thirds of sickness is preventable and urges readers to read the pamphlet for practical prevention strategies.
A Greenwich Time page anecdote recounts Farmer Binks complaining about a French clock that confusingly misreads minutes and hours. The quip reflects humorous misreadings of time and domestic banter involving Obadiah and his wife.
A compact remark on labor bills noting a recurring flaw in their design. The speaker highlights skepticism about effectiveness and practicality of proposed labor legislation, suggesting doubts about whether such measures will function as intended.
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