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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1914
Page
7
A Pennsylvania inventor designed a metal two piece Christmas tree holder that stores in a closet when not in use. The two bent arms lock at midpoints to form a square center slot for the tree base and a screw secures the trunk. If the tree is light the unit rests on the floor, otherwise the base is secured to a secondary support.
A Wide World writer describes the Church of the Nativity grotto in Bethlehem as the sacred site of Christ's birth. An underground chamber below the altar holds a star marking the Nativity, lit by 15 lamps for centuries, with ornate embroideries and brass fixtures overhead. Some debate persists, but Colonel Conder supports the manger site as plausible.
Mabel asks what to give mam ma for Christmas. Barlie suggests a pair of padded slippers as a gift option.
In a small town revival, evangelist meetings were held jointly by the Methodist and Presbyterian churches with daily children's sessions. A Presbyterian girl quips she would not pray at a Methodist service, sticking to her denomination. Nearby, a college son boasts about athletics, while his father notes the need to clear a ten-acre weed-filled lot tomorrow.
The article notes toys valued at over 20 million dollars for Christmas, praising a child origin of the idea more than famous inventors. It cites 9 million imported and 11 million domestic toy production, with much wreckage after the season and a view that toys teach both joy and hardship.
Eleanor Craig argues that durable, worthy books enhance a child’s life and should fill every household. She notes affordable classics, the value of reading for quick thinking and preparedness, and how fiction and everyday books expand a young person’s ideals and outlook.
Article describes a coil spring tongue holder for wagons to keep the tongue vertical when not in use. The spring, secured by screw eyes to the tongue and front axle, is strong enough to hold the tongue but yields when pulling. Also mentions an evangelist and a school day, with a brief quote about a Presbyterian girl.
The piece notes Bedlam as a corrupted Bethlehem name linked to London’s Bethlehem Hospital founded in 1546. It adds a boastful assertion of being Europe’s oldest asylum and mentions a rival in Spain. A Sunday school scene ends with a child’s quip about not getting stung from a bee. A second joke contrasts a tube with a foolish Dutchman.
Cretonne furnishings offer wide patterns and strong wearing qualities for bedroom decor. Choose patterns to harmonize with walls, use white accents, and avoid overloading the room with too many accessories. Ground tones should be light to keep the space cheerful and restful.
The description notes a fashion gown with a natural silhouette, full front skirt, draped sides, and a low bodice needing a net yoke. It highlights beads and embroidery, including a French shop example with satin stitch and gold thread, warning to prevent lace damage when embroidering.
A reader describes a method to tint cream lace by mixing three parts white talcum powder with one part French ochre to create a light cream shade. Rub the lace with the powder in a bowl, applying little at a time, and dust the room afterward to prevent mess.
The piece notes changing fashion affectations from a slouched posture to evolving styles, with winter trending white fabrics such as heavy white serge for coats and skirts, white fur trims, and white satin cloaks. Advice includes rejuvenating grandmother collars with colorful French knots and Bulgarian thread, plus a chiffon scarf and fur boa ensemble as a season novelty.
A piece on jeweled garter fasteners notes they are a modern woman's extravagant fancy. It asks if the jeweled pendants tickle and whether the sensation adds to the appeal as a stylish accessory.
A Chicago journalist recounts a Western Canadian farmer’s tale from an American Sunday paper. The Iowa native bought 160 acres for 2400 dollars, paid off within three years through wheat, and upgraded to about 3000 acres debt free. He contrasts Iowa costs with Canada’s cheaper land, noting the shift from poverty to prosperity and a thriving, modern farm life. The piece highlights Western Canada as the Paradise of the Poor and the boundless possibilities for diligent emigrants.
Mrs Exe-Tom states poker success requires a cool crafty selfish deceitful and slightly mean disposition. Mrs Wye agrees noting her husband often wins, and she reflects on the social dynamic surrounding players and their spouses.
A fragmentary dialogue contrasts prejudice and sympathy with biting social observations. It notes a man who cheers as the umpire is struck and mocks a rich, homely girl who is led to believe she is beautiful. It suggests that true empathy varies between genders and situations.
The snippet contrasts rising egg prices with a humorous quip about hens and business. It then promotes Dean's Mentholated Cough Seat as a simple remedy for coughs and throat irritations, followed by a proverb about virtue and honesty.
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