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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
2
St Nicholas Magazine for girls and boys ages 6 to 16 offers educational features, competitions, and entertainment. A three dollar yearly subscription is promoted as a worthwhile Christmas gift, with letters from Presidents, authors, and artists praising the publication's impact on youth.
Eneclosed is $3 for a year's subscription to St Nicholas. Please mail themagazine with name and address. If you want a Christmas Remembrance card bearing your name sent to the same address, please let us know in your letter.
An editorial critiques the Red Cross as noble yet vulnerable to abuse and manipulation. It contrasts humanitarian aims with material religion and medicine, notes Clara Barton’s linking to the Geneva committee, and cites Barton’s praise for Christian Science as she grows closer to its teachings.
L Pearsall Smith contemplates bees at rest and in motion near apple trees and garden hives. He questions who teaches whom between humans and insects and seeks a wiser, more generous way to fill the day’s hours.
The United States faces a shortage of trained merchant ship officers. Massachusetts and New York push expansion of nautical training schools with navy loaned training ships. Obsolete gunboats serve as vessels. larger ships are needed as more vessels move to the American registry. The wartime shift delays requiring American citizenship for officers.
Japan's war impact seen clearly in Yokosaki naval yards where the island empire's leaders push a strong navy and a large mercantile fleet. Under shipbuilding and shiprunning bounties, merchant shipping has surged, with state aid sometimes trading for state control to justify troop transport in war.
In a lighthearted exchange, Tom asks about the new women’s styles with pockets in dresses and Dick replies gloomily that there is nothing in them, reflecting a humorous fashion chat.
Judge declares the motorist guilty for driving sixty miles per hour. The defendant replies thanks and jokes that he can now sell his car.
Merryman reports the physician stopped by yesterday at Shylock to collect an outstanding bill, noting the visit was prompted by the owed charges and implying a serious tension over payment.
A royal tale recalls Queen Marie kneeling on ice to help a boy fasten his skates after a long skate with King Valdemar. The scene, described as gracious, contrasts with similar acts in other lands and highlights Danish kindness. The story frames the queen’s gesture as a noble deed beyond mere politeness.
A compact wartime note recalls severe hardships in village life with scarce labor and daily struggles. The speaker mentions assisting his wife with domestic chores as a reflection of the difficult home front conditions during conflict.
A witty exchange features a wise girl noting that memories linger longer of a kiss not given than of one received, highlighting sharp humor in a concise dialogue.
Conversation shows Mr Peewee provoking annoyance while his wife deflects with calm remark that she won’t be irritated by trifles. The exchange underscores domestic banter and personalities in a clipped scene.
Dialogue fragment shows a confrontation about flypaper placement with characters Mistress Ellen and Green Girl. The garbled text hints at a domestic scene or caption but lacks clear event, setting, or names to form a coherent news item.
In a sharp remark Bragley boasts about his new house being heated, prompting a retort that if so it is well heated since the man has heard Bragley talk. The exchange reflects local banter and Satirical tone of the scene.
A brief clash over a new writer's voice notes that the prose may be harsh on the king's English. The exchange hints at stylistic tension without further details.
An advertisement extols the Jack Rabbit Mine in the Miami district as a low gamble mining venture. It outlines the Money Maker Mining Co. offering stock to fund a mill, cites tested shafts and pay dirt prospects, names officers Geo N. McEwan Homer G. Smith and F W Church, and includes a testimonial from W M Dyer praising the management and stock offering.
Reverend H Jones of Springfield will preach at the Christian Church this Sunday and thereafter on the first Sunday of each month, marking a regular monthly sermon schedule at the church.
An ad touts HER BINE as a quick remedy for indigestion and heartburn. It claims rapid relief, improved bowel action, and a cheerful feeling after use. Price 50 sold by Fuson Drog C.-adv.
The Mansfeld Light and Power Company resumes all night service after a fuel car arrives the prior evening, ensuring continuous coverage for customers. Repairs and fuel delivery support the outage recovery efforts and restore normal operations.
Cedar Gap resident C Kovh, aged 70 years 11 months and 12 days, died Friday from heart failure. Born in Germany December 18 1546, he had long lived in Wright county. Burial was in Newton cemetery Sunday. He was a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges and well known in the region.
Mrs M Riley returns to Qlathe Kansas after visiting the homes of her sons J A and Dr FH Riley.
Julius Willhite of Texas County wed Miss Lola Hight daughter of Win Hight near Mansfield on November 7 by Rev. J A P Paul. Congratulations and best wishes are offered to the couple.
When you leave Ba¢kaehe the liver or kidneys are out of gear. Try Nain, it does wonders for the liver, kidneys and bladder. A trial bottle will convince you. Get it at the drug store today.
Roy and Cantrell paid W. O. Williams eight thousand two hundred five dollars for a wagon load of hogs. The handwritten note records a livestock sale transaction with named parties and a precise sum.
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