Terse And Not So Terse. W., Dugan returns from Ava
Local items note visitors: Miss Julia Divan from Springfield, F.G. Black from Manhattan Kansas, Homer Brown, Ale Tombleson, A. M Turner and wife of Springfield, R. B. Rogers of St. Louis, Miss Neil Dennis of Munroe Grove, C. L Turner family host, W.M. Seibert of Champion visiting Water Selamter, and Mrs. M. E. West leaving for Mammoth Springs. Mansfield auction sale of stock, lost coat and gloves, veterans to erect memorial pole, funeral of Mrs. Mary Findley near Hartville, Christmas program at U.P. church, peculiar rabbit with two tails displayed in Mansfield, Labor Secretary Davis on white collar workers, vocational training urged. Also notes on 20 acres for sale, Wright County bank resources, Mansfield Chamber of Commerce plans for tomato cannery, cheese factory, and horticultural extension visits.
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R. B. Rogers
St. Louis
A. M Rogers
Neil Dennis
Mun
Grove
C.L Turner
Mansfield Chamber of Commerce
Nuppet Theatre
Cheer
Mansfield
Marlatt
Alj Clark
Ddr Snyder
O. WK. Davis
Marl Adell
T. Ho Ilwy
Tith
Vessus Mieher Michelson
Frisea Horticultural Extension Service
Vyark
Lena Duncan Weds Leonard Roy in December Wedding
On Sunday December 2 at Mrs. Cynthia Duncan home the second daughter Lena Duncan married Leonard Roy in an intimate ceremony attended by family and close friends. Rev. W. C. Reece officiated and a bountiful feast followed the ceremony.
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Cynthia Duncan
Lena
Leonard Roy
W. C. Reece
Public Auction at Mrs J W James Residence
A public sale will be held at the north Mansfield residence of Mrs J W James on Wednesday at 1 o clock p m commencing. Items include a horse wagon buggy plows 5 bushel potatoes wheelbarrow 22 repeating rifle pump cream separator beds with springs and mattresses folding bed rocking chairs other chairs cook stove and heater extension table dressers kitchen cabinet canned fruit and more. Terms cash in hand. Auctioneer Roy R Dennis and clerk G C Freeman.
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JW Jamhes
Mansfield
J. W. James
Roy R. Dennis
G.C. Freeman
Fragmented OCR Musings on Faith and Society in Toward Night
A garbled OCR fragment references a preacher and a Christian congregation, hinting at social tensions and temptations. Scattered names, places, and phrases depict a struggling community confronting moral scrutiny, warning against peril and deceit while emphasizing pious endurance.
Guineas Depend On Free Range For Substantial FeedShare
The United States Department of Agriculture notes that guineas can contribute a sizable portion of their diet when allowed free range. Experiments show birds thrive on natural forage when grain is limited, with results varying by housing, climate, and feed strategy.
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United States Department of
Multiplying Currant and Gooseberry Bushes by Cuttings and Layers
The text explains how to propagate currant and some gooseberry varieties by cuttings and layering. Use seven to nine inch cuttings from this season's growth, planted closely in rows, with moisture and soil cover. Layering branches into moist earth helps roots form before transplanting to permanent beds.
Basket Usefulness in Picking Fruit Quality
A careful basket aids fruit picking by preventing bruising and keeping fruit intact for better market price. Properly lined and hooked baskets reduce damage during handling, ensuring bruised fruit does not lower overall value. Growers should balance careful picking with season conditions to maximize returns.
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Allowig
Geese mating cycles noted in historic observations
A historical note discusses goose mating behavior with emphasis on timing, breeding stock, and seasonal changes. It describes mating intervals and the unusual need to space matings to prevent overlap, highlighting peculiarities in avian breeding patterns.
Little New Year by Martha B. Thomas
The poem speaks of a child as a looming figure in a household, forcing rapid parental choices. It portrays the weight of responsibility and the inner conflict of deciding how to raise the child amid looming, inescapable duties.
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Martha B. Thomas
Aleity
Tiderdone Resolutins
Fragmented Verse on Women and Society
Fragmented lines describe women linked to Todha Piies and Bolivia, noting dresses and world roles. It mentions Tinley and Ht Plies, a sheep comment, and a political sense of essential identity. Shan women appear with aging ager nails and silver adornments.
New Year Reflections and Local Holiday News
Remarks on bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming 1922 with resolutions to be better, plus a series of holiday visits and local church events. Names include C. H. Moore of Nebraska, Rev J L Greenwood, J E Greenwood, Lolella Christy, W A Christy, Mr and Mrs Will Greenwood, D R Snyder, J B Greenwood, J F P Stewart, and local churches in Macomb. The piece blends seasonal sentiment with community notices and holiday gatherings.
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J . Greenwood
Rev
J. L. Greenwood
Springfield
Ray Huey Springfield
W. A. Christy
Misa Lolella Christy
Will Greenwood
Animals and New Year's Blessings In Europe Churches
A correspondent describes New Year customs in Italy Spain and France where oxen cows sheep goats and pigs receive blessings in churches. A priest blesses the flock while an acolyte sprinkles holy water and incenses the animals as bells and chants accompany the ceremony. This ancient mountain tradition marks the New Year with religious rites and communal joy.
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Italy
Spain
France
Theo
New Year Calls Passe In Social Culture Shift
An excerpt notes New Year day calls once common in nineteenth century American social life are now rare. It reflects on changing customs and the fading practice of visiting on New Year’s Day.
Ballard's Snow Liniment Claims Deep Rheumatism Penetration
A remedy that will penetrate is necessary in the treatment of rheumatism. Ballard's Snow Liniment goes right through the flesh to the bone and relieves promptly. Three sizes, 0c, 60c and $1.20 per bottle. Sold by all Dealers.
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Ballard
Drilled Wheat Eaten by Rats Soon After Sowing
W G Buckbee reports rats dug up about half the drilled Sacre wheat rows soon after sowing. He tried No More Rats Cake, which he says saved the remainder of the crop. The ad notes sale by Fuson Drug and Huffman and promotes Fisk Red Top tires from W B Hitchcock.
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W. G. Buckbee
Fuson Drug Gu
Mansfield
F. M. Huffman
Norwood
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Dugan
Ava
Julia Divan
F.G. Black
Manhattan
Kas
Homer Brown
Miss Ale Tombleson
Mt. Vernon
A. M Turner
W.M. Seibert
Champion, Til
Water Selamter
Mr Seibert
Ozarks
M. E. West
Mammoth Springs
Anne
H. U4
Maul
C. M. Paxson
T. H. Ivy
Hartville
Mirror Office
Mtn. Grove
Mary Findley
Pleasant Hill Church
Whent County
Union
U.P
Santa Claus
Ton
Dr. Kiley
W. J. Newton
Ozirk
Davis
U. S&s
Teriis
W.S. Lowry
Rogersville, Mo
Wright County
First National Bank of
Mountain Grove
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Bank of
Wright County Bank
Peoples State Ails
Mountain Grove Bank
Ryan Banking Company
Grove Spring Bank
Grove Spring
Bank of Manes
Manes
Duncan-Roy
Castoria
Kar
Thedford’s
Blackdraught
Miles
Arkansaw “Wewsings
Seypseniy
Christian
Yeti Peller
Owlbelio Prhae Thelter
Jeti Tiny
Sass
Evans
Dressefor
Dadite
Siiser
the Farm Journal
Wester Newspaper Union
Open Road
America
Ane
Open Road Magazine
Boylston Street
Boston
Mass
Todha
Wonen
Bolivia
Cme
Worthen
Aarplene
Fenwte Trentity
Shan
Wena Re
Los Ae Ve
Etbitia
Christopher G
Hazard
DRS Res
Western Newspaper Union
K. Burleigh
W B Gobble
Clifford Gobble
Hazel Hire
Lolella Christy
Earnest Stewart
Arthur Greenwood
Blanche Findley
Miss Maude Nelson
Kansas
J. HK
Macomb
Macomb Methodist Church
C. H. Moore
Nebraska
Mtu
Gladya
Kansas City
Grace Spyder
D. R. Spyder
Springfeld
J. E. Greenwood
Corelia Greenwood
Mrs
W.A Christy
D. R. Snyder
J. BE. Greenwood
Rev. J L Greenwood
W. R. Greenwood
Macomb Baptist Church
Christian Endegear
J. FP. Stewart
Fisk
W. B. Hitchcock
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