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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
7
An Arizona telegraph agent recalls a near capture by Geronimo and his band. Using a planted dispatch, the Apache leaders force him to wire a false alert while the fort diverts troops to Crystal Gulch, sparing his life and shaping the ensuing battle.
A Japanese-Bright youth advertises for a position as cook or any work in London or elsewhere. He pledges readiness to move, work hard, obey, and be economical and responsible, claiming superior math ability and constant daytime diligence, offering himself as a dependable representative of Japan in England.
A correspondent describes how young men in a Bible class of sixty members train and study, focusing on discipline, moral formation, and shared faith as they prepare for service and community engagement. The report notes local context and expectations for future efforts.
A London Chronicle item recalls a sailor or soldier saying his rough leave and withdrawal from life in London differ from the countryside. He recalls bunking on air soup and crust, sleeping on four bricks, and marlin spike, yet asserts no German bayonet can reach him. He notes 14 recruits sent to the army and the Roll of Honor reading.
A Chicago Tribune tease recounts a visit with an old friend and a five year old niece who breaks into a playful boast about living in a hand painted loupe. The incident centers on valued dishes and the witty comeback about their prized plate.
A midafternoon gown in panne velvet sets a new trend with light fur cloths and long napped fabrics. The one piece bodice and tunic styled skirt feature a wide crushed girdle, lace frills, and a taupe palette paired with patent shoes and a black velvet turban. The design emphasizes simple lines, plush materials, and tasteful detailing for the woman of taste.
A feature on winter motoring outfits for brides and ladies, highlighting heavy coats in sideline style with large bone buttons and wide collars, plus motor bonnets in plushes and satin. Describes fabrics, sleeve ease, and protective veils with braid and button finishes, praising ready made pieces from reputable houses.
The article notes many cover effects for high stocks, highlighting satin ribbons, white satin with embroidery, and decorative ruchings. It mentions collars and centers favored by military salts, and suggests bound and embroidered blankets as a welcome bride’s gift, produced from selected sheets or toweling.
Brides take pleasure embroidering monograms on blankets in afth style with immense care and color. The craft highlights personal flair in wedding textiles.
A vintage warning advises warming patent leather shoes and rubbing with gasoline before each wear to prevent cracking and ensure lasting wear. The odd remedy reflects period fashion guidance and unusual maintenance beliefs.
Important to construct earth roads that they may be kept in reasonably good condition. The article argues rural roads matter for life and that high grade roads are expensive and slow to spread. It notes Britain has long built good roads, but rural Britain relies on soil roads for the foreseeable future.
A discussion on country road construction focusing on drainage, appropriate width, and grading. It argues roads should shed water, be wide enough for hay loads but not excessively wide, and feature deep ditches and a central crown shaped for gradual slopes. Emphasizes straight furrows and road grader efficiency.
A Croes section of road shows lumps of clay displacement when traveled. The text advises achieving efficiency with minimal labor, suggesting using the split log. Recommendation calls for passing the drag over the road after heavy rainfall and as soil dries and crumbles under the drag.
Split log drag proves useful for maintaining surfaces after ditches and cross sections. It keeps gravel roads in shape and also works on earth roads. Dragging relies on soils that puddle when wet and harden when dry to form a stable surface.
Macadam, famed road builder, stated three rules for a good road: Good Drainage, Better Drainage, Still Better Drainage. In summary, a quality road needs a tight roof and a dry cellar to prevent water damage and ensure durability.
Good roads may not be the whole solution for prosperity and happiness of country life, but they are a part of it, and a very necessary and important part of it.
A terse advisory warns never to drag a road with a split loge when dry or overly wet. Do the drag after every rainfall to ensure it works properly and prevents sticking.
A compact description of a cheap road maintenance device called a road drag, aimed at keeping earth roads passable with minimal cost and effort. Details emphasize simplicity, low expense, and practical use for rural transportation needs.
The article argues there is room for improvement in national road networks. It notes that addressing this does not require large expenditures and emphasizes feasible spending steps to upgrade infrastructure.
Practical farmer WM H Underwood argues that ten acres well tilled yield better results than twenty poorly managed acres. He chronicles starting with $260, adding to a 210 acre farm through careful planning, record keeping, and diversified crops while warning that debt and overextension lead to bankruptcy. The piece urges small initial land, strict budgeting, and gradual expansion for new farmers.
Fragmentary writing discusses animal weight, conditioning, and vulnerability to cold rain and storms. It implies a small profit related to maintaining normal condition without gains, questioning how exposure affects it and where that profit goes.
A brief fragment notes urging firmness around trunks of young orchard trees after snow to deter mice. The item suggests small, practical care to protect saplings and prevent damage during winter.
Ground grain improves digestion and nutrient absorption in stock, reducing waste and water intake. Grinding makes grain easier to handle, cuts waste, yields finer manure for soils, and enables precise feeding especially with corn on the cob, supporting more economical production.
Do not neglect to level the colt's feet when they are brought in from pasture. Feet may be worn uneven from jumping in a stony pasture. Nippers and a rasp should be used to trim. If overlooked, colts may develop blemishes or become crippled.
Farmers who raise cattle often buy dull or dug steers with low first coats, thinking they save money, but many steer buyers fail to distinguish between animals, leading to higher costs at the market.
A feeder may have a brain but without roughage to balance the ration profits fall by season end. The note emphasizes that roughage is essential to proper cattle feeding efficiency and overall returns.
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