Local notices and ads from Mansfield area papers
A collage of notices, sales ads, travel mentions, and local social updates from Mansfield and nearby towns. Includes sale bills, bargains at Stephens Cafe, Christmas candy specials, calendars, farm listings, church events, visits by residents, and brief society notes about residents from Springfield and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Fellington
Springfield
Podind Stephens
Roe Strong
Stephens
F A Riley
Olathe
Kans
Kansas City
J. D. Toman
Louis
Mun Grove
Ady
Taxes Due Again Pay Before New Year’s Day
Taxes are due again and must be paid before January 1. Stop by to pay at your convenience and avoid an extra trip to Hartville. Official Tax List Adv. Ward B Hitchcock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartville
Ward B
Hitchcock
Route Number Three Dinners and Sunday Visits Reported
Local society notes list numerous visits and dinners across households. Names include F Harris, Mrs Harris, John Dixon, Mrs Dixon, Henry, Miss Verbia Fuge, Stella Reeves, Albert Fuge, W Sappenfield, Nora, Ethel Harris, Mike Branstetter, Marion, Orin Newton, Roscoe Tombleson, Wm Marrs, Silas Moon, Lon Turner, Mrs Ben Burtley, J M Newton, Ray Karn Newton, PF A Dotson, Harve Duncan, and Casey Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. T. Dixon
E. M. Sappenfield
Orin Newton's
Roscoe Tombleson
Wm. Marrs
J. M. Newton
Ray
Karn Newton
PF. A Dotson
Harve Duncan
Marshall Dotson
Casey Jones
Mirror 1916 Subscription Drive Nears January
Now is the time to pay subscription to the Mirror for 1916. Many dues are due now and more will be due January 1. The paper asks readers to pay now to ensure continued delivery and to renew for a Christmas present. A new serial story will begin in January and readers are urged to read it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Mirror
Atriend
Mansfield Produce Market Ad Highlights Prices
Mansfield Produce Co. offers eggs butter green hides ducks rabbits old hens springs geese and more with listed prices and quantities for 1915. Local shoppers see figures like 99 for eggs and 16 percent butter, showcasing a compact market listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield Produce Co. Egga
Is Your Name Here on Our Thanks List
Our thanks for cash on subscription since the last report go to Mrs. Louis Rich of Los Angeles California Mrs. Cora Reel of Salt Lake Utah F D Case of Mansfield Cyrus Hire of Mansfield Arthur Loyd of Axial Colorado J W Roberts of Mansfield G E Dennis of Mansfield E G Comstock of Long Beach J W Kennedy of Seymour L D Henderson of Springfield
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Live Stock Commission Co. National Stock Yards
Daves
Ava
Carthage
J. W. Needham
Seymour
Cash Mercantile Co
Calif
Cora Reel
Salt Lake
Utah
F. D. Case
Mansfield Cyrus Hire
Mansfield
Arthur Loyd
Axial
Colo
J. W. Roberts
G. E. Dennis
E. G. Comstock
Long Beach
J. W. Kennedy
Seymour L. D. Henderson
Springfield
Christmas in Navy Aboard Ships Brings Merriment and Games
Sailors and officers aboard United States Navy vessels celebrate Christmas with a full program of athletic events, stage acts, vaudeville, and a cakewalk. Routine drills are suspended, bands perform, and ship crews organize a committee of one to ensure merriment from dawn to after sunset, whether anchored off Vera Cruz or sailing the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Mus
Vera Crue
Navy
Ealiset
Knowledge Thy Country and Global Railage Analysis
This piece surveys global railway mileage and economics, noting U S leadership in mileage and capital, and outlining lines of future discussion on railway transportation systems, telegraphs, ships, press, and public works. It cites 1911 data on world railways, population, and capital investment across regions.
Public Forum on Railroads and Public Justice
E P Ripley of Santa Fe Railroad urges direct dialogue between industry leaders and the public to improve relations. He argues state commissions favor railroads and that fair compensation and citizen access to justice require legislative action and public scrutiny. The piece critiques political obstacles and predicts service quality tied to funding and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislacors
Mir E. P Ripley
Banta Fe Railroad
Telegraph and Telephone Systems Crown World Progress
A historical overview extols the telephone and telegraph as engines of modern civilization. It cites US leadership in telephone usage, investment, and mileage, noting 15 million global phones with about 9.64 million in the United States, and 24.6 billion annual calls. The piece lauds American invention and organization driving rapid industrial growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hote
Jiie Company
Grafit Disellect
Uiis
United States
Europe
First Christmas Card and Holiday Tales from 1844
A child’s playful mischief ends with a bedtime kiss while a clever wife recalls thrift at Christmas. The year 1844 marks the first Christmas card by W. A. Dole of 800. Mrs. Norcross and Miss Freeman visit their 85 year old father Sam Freeman, home sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Dole
W. T. Norcross
Laura Freeman
Sam Freeman
School Notes and Holiday Programs at Hylton High
The Hylton High School reports excellent progress as term ends and Christmas projects begin. Miss Gaskill’s pupils entertain with songs and a Marian Riley solo. Santa, toys, and festive sand table displays appear in Mrs Hoover’s room. Juniors shift from Algebra to Plain Geometry while Seniors review Geometry and Arithmetic. Vacations start Friday with teachers visiting home towns. next program Jan 4 1916. Attendance details: 105 male, 122 female, total 227, 4096 total days, 205 average daily attendance, 108 perfect attendance, 81 with five or more absences, 23 tardies, 1 corporal punishment, 25 visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Miss Hoover
A. J. Wilder
Missouri Ruralist
Eilis
Santa
J. A. Hylton
Ozark Turkeys Dominate Busy Market Season
Turkeys flooded to market over ten days with buyers paying about 10,000 dollars for roughly 5,000 birds. M. D. Newton & Co. of Odin delivered 633 turkeys while J. J Kyle of Thornfield drove in 562. Four days on the road. The Ozarks emerge as a prime turkey region with Mansfield highlighted as a marketing hub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Newton & Co
Odin
J. J Kyle
Thornfield
Ozarks
Mansfield
Ozark
Victoria Lynn Entertains at Opera House Under Agency
Miss Victoria Lynn, entertainer, presented at the opera house Thursday evening under the management of J. B. White Lyceum Agency of Kansas City. The performance was much enjoyed, though the audience was smaller than expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Lynn
J. 8
White Lyceum Agency
Kansas City
Opera House
Mrs B F Stone and daughter go to Joplin with husband
Mrs. B F Stone and her daughter are traveling to Joplin to join Mr. Stone, who has been there for some time in the employ of E M Wilhoit Oil Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Stone
Joplin
Mr. Stone
E M. Wilhoit Oil Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blanche Burney
Mansfield Mirror
Weekly
Kansas City Star
J. P. Anderson
Holliday
J. C. Reynolds
W.B. Follington
Dresser
Story & Clark
Verner Rippee
Stephens’ Cafe
Advo
J D. Reynolds
John Deere
F. W Stigman
D. J. Landers Lumber Co
John Loyd
Ft. Scott
Geo. B. Freeman
Wichita
Joe A
Riley
Harry Evans
Manes
Mansfield Motor Co
R. N. Farren
Farren
J. M. Thirkield
Roy D. Huggans
Adv
Good Road
B. F. Joiner
East
Douglas Ave
Knob Chapel
L. L. Marler
Willie Murrell
Rae Howard
Hosie Walters
Wa. Walters
Verbia Blankenship
Geo. Mackey
Emma Reudiger
Inez Daniels
Verbia Spock
Howard
U. A. Borders
Floyd Howard
Orwell Sims
Richard Morris
Family
R. T. Nelson
Hopkins Nelson
Beulah
Julia Hlevins
Car Ipack
Sherman Borders
Chas. Hensley
Hartvillle
Luke Marler
F. D Howard
Sarl Asher
David Asher
F. Harris
D. 8
Darrell
John Dixon
Henry
Melvin Bart
Ley
Verbia Fuge
Stella Reeves
Albert Fuge
W. Sappenfield
Kansas
Austin Deadman
Marshall Dodson
W. T. Page
Silas Moon's
Lon Turner
Ben Burtley
Mansfield Produce Market
Louis Rich
Los Angeles
Ull
New York
Philadelpha
Norfolk
Frigon
Nierty
Cliriat
Samuel McGowan
National Monthly
AjwetWantet
Ueis
West
Wal
Bat Ile Fe
Great Britain
Germany
Russia
Hungary
Switzerland
France
E. P. Ripley
Itg Source
Wilinda
Ita
Ite
Dolly
Bert
Steves
Granny
Wen
Aoale
Papa
Pal-tal-tat
Wilsome
Atouk
The
Hyltonian Literary Society
Mr. Hyston
Osborn
Gladden
Plato
Texas County
Ellis
New Grove
This County
Gaskill
High School Literary Society
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