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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1921
Page
2
The Mansfield Chamber of Commerce is urged to promote the cultivation of berries and other fruits to place Mansfield on the map as a regional producer and attract attention from buyers and visitors.
Residents of Mountain Grove back a proposed power plant as a major regional development, expressing hope it will spur growth in the Ozarks.
A message from Springdale, Arkansas notes strawberry shipments of 130 ears this season and urges Mansfield to apply similar efforts. The call emphasizes national benefit if Mansfield and surrounding towns push local development and cohesion for growth.
County recorder H C Shelton handled a rare sheepskin parchment dated April 3 1548 issued to Robert P Pool by the Land Office at Springfield and bearing the signature of James K Polk with assistant secretary J K Stephens in the Hartville Democrat report.
Public sale announced for the Jeff Gas Kill farm along Rippee Creek seven miles northwest of Mansfield and five miles north of Cedar Gap. Auction to be held at the seller's place with property listed for bid.
Tuesday February 15 1921 at 10 a m sale of three Jersey cows corn oats farm tools two range stoves dining set walnut chairs and cabinets 60 gallons canned fruit linen and cooking items one Regal automobile all new under year terms cash under 19 others nine months credit on bankable note 8 percent interest owners Luther Sharp and Martin Coday auctioneers Roy Dennis clerk GEO B Freeman
Frisco East Bound trains show No 101 at 0 55 p m No 241 Local freight at 11 00 a m No 108 Passenger at 9 35 a m West Bound lists No 102 Passenger 5 25 p m No 240 Local freight 11 00 a m No 104 Passenger 6 45 p m L F Livingston Agent details Mansfield departure 10 00 a m after arrival of Frisco train 13 Ava arrival 11 30 a m Ava departure 3 40 p m Mansfield arrival 5 00 p m Fred Grover Agent
Baptist Church announces Sunday school each Sunday at 9 45 a m with C A Stephens as superintendent Preaching on the second and fourth Sundays Rev T B Kitzinger is the pastor
A Boone County notice reports Mrs. Sallie Shaddrick, born in Carrell County Virginia, aged above 105, as possibly the oldest woman in the state. Her eldest child is listed as $5 and her youngest as years old, with July 13 noted as ISLS.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church preaches every first Sunday with Rev. Duggins as pastor. Service begins at 1 45 a.m. G W Freeman serves as superintendent.
Preaching services are held on the third Sunday morning and evening. Rev. A J Graves serves as pastor with Geo Benjamin acting as superintendent.
Bible school at 9 45 a m every Sunday led by D H Kay superintendent preaching every second Sunday Rev Oscar Wright pastor church notices list timetable of services and leaders in concise church record format.
John R Clark invites attendees to a weekly Bible study hosted by the Seven Day Adventists at G A R Hall every Saturday at 2 PM. The event encourages community discussion and spiritual learning in a informal setting.
The Holland Banking Company and the Bank of Commerce of Springfield merge to form one of the strongest financial institutions in the region with over 7 million dollars in resources. The merged entity will keep the Holland Banking Co. name and occupy the Landers building.
The Linn Creek Reveille reports the Niancua power point near Edith now appears assured. W. B. Quickley says the company has bought three trucks three trailers and other supplies and will begin laying groundwork immediately. They expect the plant to be operational within a year.
Douglas County Representative Verne R. Wilson, lone lawmaker with a World War I limb loss, backs the American Legion bonus bill. He favors a sales tax to fund the payout, noting Ozark dairy and fruit potential near Mansfield could boost the economy with proper industry development.
An advertisement touts Danderine for thick glossy hair and reduced hair loss. In a separate obituary, George W. Duncan editor of the Culol Enterprise Press, dies at his Cabool home after a monthlong pneumonia attack, aged 41, survived by wife and daughter. longtime town benefactor described as faithful and positive.
Auction notice for a public sale 6 miles south of Norwood and 3 miles north of Cold Springs on the Star mail route Tuesday Feb 15 1921 at 10 am. Cattle four milk cows two roan cows one red cow plus a horse and a mule. Five hogs about 200 pounds each. About 50 bushels corn and four tons baled hay. Farming implements wagon hay rake mowing machine barrow cultivator double shovel and more. Household goods include stoves beds sewing machine dresser clock and more. Terms cash under 35. over 5 payable by bankable note at 5 percent interest. Removal allowed after terms. W R Hatfield owner Col J R McIntosh auctioneer Johnny Randels clerk.
G. W. Nichols will look after my fertilizer at Mansfield five sacks H. Fuge and Dr. Jones at Odin and W. D. Cantrell at New Grove J. W. Kennedy. Ady.
For the Liver and Bowels. When your liver and bowels become torpid get a bottle of Chamberlain's Tablets. They will tone up your liver and cause a gentle movement of the bowels. They also improve the digestion.
Winter approaches as rheumatism cases rise from a blood germ. The old blood remedy S.S.S. is promoted for relief by driving disease from the blood. Begin taking 9.8.8 today and write for expert advice to Chief Medical Adviser, 151 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
The Dixie Power Company reports a Diamond core drill shipped for Cotter Dam foundation work. Drilling is expected to begin within days under Col Henry Aylin supervision as site clearance continues and construction readiness is stated.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a favorite with mothers of small children for colds croup and whooping cough. Its pleasant taste and prompt cures have won broad praise. It contains no opium or narcotic so it may be given as confidently to a baby as to an adult.
A Mansfield Mirror reader writes from Milltown Dakota about banking connections to Tripp South Dakota and moving plans. He notes mild weather, light snow, crop prices at 40 to 45 cents a bushel, wheat failure, hay stocks, cash rents, and farmers considering eastern Kansas or Missouri for better prices and land. He mentions Nellie Bunch Sperry of Tripp Dakota and reflects on farming conditions and rent pressures.
Constipation blocks the body's sewerage by retaining poisonous waste that can poison the blood and cause disorders. Do not neglect the bowels. A dose of Chamberlain's Tablets provides relief. Avoid drastic cathartics as they drain too much water and risk further constipation.
A 1817 bill of sale in Kingston lists twelve lots from Mrs Howell’s estate. Prices ranged from 40 for Old Hannah to 433.93 for a enslaved man named Joseph, with others selling from 193 to 500. The sale totaled 2421.84, slaves contributing 2958.06 of the total, plus various farm goods and tools.
A vintage ad note touts Mother California Syrup of Figs as the preferred laxative for feverish, bilious, or constipated children. It warns against imitations and emphasizes genuine California Fig Syrup’s fruity taste and physician endorsement across years.
Gather your black walnuts crack them and ship the kernels to the James A. Harper Supply Co 605 West 5th St Kansas City Mo We pay per pound and parcel post charges market subject to change Any quantity from 5 pounds to 5 barrels accepted
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