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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
4
Preaching held on the first and third Sundays at 1 a.m. and ye im. Rev. J. J. Wolfe is pastor. Sunday school occurs every Sunday with J. A. Hylton as superintendent.
Over Mrs. Coday's millinery store the Church of Christ holds preaching on the first Sunday morning and evening and the Saturday evening preceding. Bible school at 104, Sunday Bible study and prayer meeting each Thursday evening. Ladies' Aid Society Wednesday afternoon. Everyone welcome. W. H. Anderson, Minister.
More than 10000 acres in Kansas's Arkansas Valley are being irrigated from a deep water underflow. Large pumps and engines reduce the drought threat as water lies near the surface. Government estimates show irrigation costs drop from 6.25 to 11.50 per acre, rewarding farmers' enterprise and foresight.
Hitchcock & Son prepare to contract with tomato growers for 114 crep at forty cents per cwt. An average crop could pay farmers 25 to 40 dollars per acre. The factory aims to employ the unemployed and buy berries, fruits, vegetables from Ava area gardeners, inviting local production to fuel market demand. Ava Enterprise reports the move and urges farmers to contact Hitchcock & Son before contracts are filled.
The article extols building smoke-houses and storing bacon, ham, and pork for home use as a sign of prosperous farms. It emphasizes grain seed selection, quality hay substitutes, proper oat straw, and planning for cattle, horses, and poultry, urging timely purchases of male birds to improve flocks and future breeding.
Cold Christmas looms as Mansfield shoppers travel home for the holidays. notes show local visits, sickness, and social events. families attend church functions, box and pie suppers, and neighbors share greetings and gossip about ongoings in Mansfield and surrounding homes.
Mr Shinks of Ava owner KC OO& S reports a break in and a theft in his room over the Bank of Mansfield on Tuesday morning. H D Norcross sells his half interest in the Noorcross Shinpaugh store to J W and Clarence Shinpaugh, making them the sole owners.
For Christmas A Brownie Gamera Picture taking is a manly sport, and the most entertaining pas time you can offer a boy, girl or grownup. And no end of satis faction in the possession of the pictures, Kodaks and Brownies from $1 up, Kodaks, $6 to $05, Brownies, $1 to $12, Fresh film, paper and general supplies, always in stock, Mansfield Drug Company.
An advertisement invites readers to mail names and addresses of ten musical friends to receive a postpaid copy of SONGS OF THE PEOPLE, a 48 page song book suitable for all occasions. The ad notes Manila covers and asks to mention the paper where seen and to send to The Rugues Kierren Co Ady Dayton Virginia.
City officials list includes Mayor, Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney, Street Commissioner, Health Officer, Collector, Police Judge, and Aldermen. Names appearing: J. W. Brageal, J. A. Fuson, Roe Strong, James D. Avery, James Coday, J. B. Freeman, W. I. Bullington. Council meets the second Monday evening each month.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church announces preaching services held every fourth Saturday evening and Sunday led by Rev. Joseph Davis, pastor. G. W. Freeman serves as superintendent, with a monthly rate of $49. Clergy and administrator names are listed for community notices.
Preaching every Sunday at 945 a.m. by Rev. R. B. Carnett, pastor. Sermons held at W. 1B. Fullington. Baptist Young Peoples Union meets every Sunday evening with A. Stephens as president.
A compact notice lists multiple railroad numbers and local freight times with departures from Ava Mansfield and Agu. The agent is named and times include 6:10 am and 6:40 pm plus 12:45 pm. Also mentions a Sunday school orchestra at the M E church as a pleasing addition to services and a request to contact about cheap South Missouri land for sale from G L Barham of Braymer.
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