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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1921
Page
4
Local diary of Mansfield weekly entries notes visitors and travel histories including Dr J B Littl of Norwood, BH. E Nichols in Kansas City, J Riley of Joplin, Dr FH Riley and wife, WT Norcross at home with illness, numerous visits and trips to Springfield Ava and Hartville, plus theater showings, a pension grant, and business ads. Community events include church club meetings, Royal Neighbors officers, and a Christmas bazaar.
The Mansfield School Board warns boys or other parties breaking into the gymnasium to quit trespassing or face prosecution. Signed by the Mansfield School Board.
The Parent Teachers thank local doctors for Health Week lectures given before students and community in the Community Building. Dr. Rogers spoke on tuberculosis, Dr. Fuseun on vaccination, Dr. Riley on dental care. Regret attendance was low. Mrs. W. M. Divan presided.
Gladys Poson leads the Christian Endeavor at the Methodist church Sunday evening at 7:30 with a lesson on Conscience from Proverbs 20 27 and Acts 4 18 20. Scripture readings by Helen Friend Julia Divan Fay Yates Linn Cantrell and Frances Black. thought questions answered by Mamie Beach Ora Short Lorende Cantrell Thelma Ni Crite Nola Roughnouu Jessie Koover Mrs Peters Mr Joe Carter and Miss Bessie Mitchell.
The Mansfield Lodge No 343 A G and A MM elected officers last night. Livingston as Worshipful Master, Black as Senior Warden, Roy as Junior Warden, Newton as Treasurer, Stephens as Secretary with appointive officers. Installation set for St. John’s night December 27 by Dr RM Rogers.
Clarence Smalley announces relocation of Biker and Grover cleaning and pressing outfit to Blue Goose Barber Shop to offer cleaning and pressing services at adjusted prices. He pledges to do his best and welcomes work from customers. Public notice in local business section.
Lumber for sale from T. M. Kirk. All kinds available. $200 at the mill or $230 delivered. Phone Piane 11-105.
An advance money offer appears encouraging farmers to arrange funds for improvements or debt relief. It mentions high interest torure drawing terms and urges visiting R. J. Freeman at J. C. Shinpaugh's store to discuss repayment options without bonus or commission.
Official tax list for Pleasant Valley Township urges payment of taxes to avoid penalties. Advises paying through Galt and pay your taxes when convenient. Deadline stated as before January 1st. Signature appears as W. B. Hitchcock. Note directed to Reynolds and Campbell Hardware in incomplete phrasing.
A festive and reflective Christmas message urges joy and kindness. It speaks of laying aside sorrow for the day, cherishing memories, and living for others, noting both heavenly light and earthly trials. Iris is quoted about life reflecting perception, urging readers to embrace joy and possible sorrows for a truly merry season.
A large shipment of enamel wire and queens ware is offered at low figures by Reynolds and Campbell. Bargaining and high class goods are highlighted for customers seeking good values.
Festus J. Wade, president of the Mercantile Trust Company, warns in Printers Ink Monthly that curtailing advertising harms salesmanship and threatens the county’s economy. He says bankers should not reduce advertising, or they risk “death by own action” and harming credit and business vitality.
Missouri's 1920 Federal Census shows 24,883,985 chickens 248,057 turkeys 155,120 ducks 191,479 geese 120,409 guineas and 41,503 tame pigeons. For year ending Dec 31 1819 farms produced 117,203,569 dozen eggs and 249,303,102 chickens were raised in 1919. Federal poultry population totals differ from the Missouri State Census based on late 1919 data, noting 4,175,060 in poultry value.
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