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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1919
Page
1
The piece highlights Missouri as a leading mineral producer with annual materiel valued near 80 million dollars. It notes production across lead, warite, nickel, cobalt, copper, tungsten, silver, trott, pynitey, iron ores, clays, coals, minerals, ghinites and building stones. It argues continued growth and untapped potential for future development.
The community reports difficult winter weather over the past week. Residents and visitors include VA Bennett and wife at his father Dave Bennetts, Borney Owens and wife visiting Jim Atkinson's, Opal and dhen Fry improving after illness, Elya Smith staying with sister Mrs Jeff Coilay, Mrs Varvion Shielton recovering, Eroiv Crippen home on furlough from Camp Funston, Elz Owens at Mountain Grove, Lley Brazeal with Sam Iry, Lund selling fine hogs, and W. M. Shelton and son Marion sawing wood. SLEEPING BEAUTY reference noted.
Mt Pleasant territory holds preaching every second Saturday and Sunday. The sick in the neighborhood are reported better. G E E Dennis sold cattle to D S Cantr. Monday visitors Wilce Gray and Len Jack of Macomb called at G E Dennis'. Henry Smith's family, visiting his father Barney Smith, left for California Tuesday night. Mrs Houston Smith is sick. Lon Dennis dined at G E Dennis' Sunday.
The weather is moderating a little. Mrs. P. J Wells and son Lil were Seymour curlers Monday. Several young folks attended a skating party at J W Glass's pond Sunday and Sunday night, and it was very enjoyable. F D Howard and J F Rushing were in Hartville Monday. Sadie Murrell spent Sunday night at her uncle Jake Howard's.
For Sale A Mansfield residence a five room frame house in a good location with water and fruit on a large lot and splendid soil. Will make a bargain price for a quick rate. Interested parties see adv Ward B Hitchcock.
Rowe Keeling and Tom Dethridge cut wood for J W Brentinger this week. Iaw Letsinger and family visited Miss Rose Williams at Brentinger’s. Clarence Shinpaugh ill with influenza. Zoila Letiver visited Brentinger’s. Sloppy weather and mud reduce visiting. editor asks readers to pardon brevity and plans to catch up next week.
Pleasant Valley Sunday School meets each Sunday at 2 pm in Plasant Valley. Winter passed with mild weather and light snow. The sick list includes Aunt Polli Newton and little Mocks Gaskill. Jesse Gaskill and family from Kansas City visited. No. 9 school reopened after flu closure. Mrs Mut Peters improves from rheumatism. Christmas visits noted among neighbors. Snow mostly gone and flu past. residents resume activities. Several families visited and prepared travel plans to Idaho and Texas. James Todd and others listed as ill. A HEN-PECKED HUSBAND by Jess Ross mentioned. expected home soon.
Obituary chronicles Andrew Jackson Stout with birth, church activity, marriage, children, and funeral at Hayti church details. Also notes Theodore Roosevelt’s death at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay on a Monday, ages, religious affiliation, and survivors.
W T Norcross and W A Newtwoof Hartville visited Norwood and nearby towns during the week. Ben Muerts Shirl Wells and Rob Reed’s entourage were in the area. Nugget shows continue. German helmet receipt noted. Red Cross to meet with Mrs Bowers for layettes. exam set for Saturday. Mansfield and Mountain Grove prep football. Hartville boys recently returned from camps. Aubrey Roussch Ben Masker Ray Serbor mentioned. County publicity manager appointed for council of defense. new men’s coats and overcoats advertised in pawnbrokers.
On June 22 1774 at Plymouth England John Day died attempting to stay underwater for 24 hours in a water tight box attached to metal screws. He carried a bed match taper and water while the box sank as his contrivance became his tomb. The British Magazine offered four reasons but ignored the obvious lack of air.
An American Red Cross worker recalls a British major addressing his battalion after three days of brutal combat. The major orders no withdrawal and vows more offensive action, challenging troops to fight harder than ever and blaming past underperformance.
A heated exchange questions who would curtail affection in wartime, asking if anyone truly desires to remove life’s sweetness. The remark counters the idea by noting the censorship of soldiers’ love letters, implying a broader critique of wartime controls.
Walter Sheppard of Columbus, Ohio sought entry into the marine corps but was rejected for being underweight. He began a banana diet, eating up to two dozen bananas a day, then a steady dozen. He gained weight quickly, attended banana parties, and soon exceeded the weight limit, earning acceptance after resuming his diet. The Ithaca Journal notes the banana’s value as a cheap, wholesome food during food conservation.
Shiloh Shiloh school began again Noah Wood, Clarence Wood, and wife left Monday for West Va. Mrs Bertha Van Noy visited her mother Mrs Henry Miller. Ralph Miller is ill. W S Miller and Aubrey Miller were Mansfield visitors. Head Freeman has the manps. The flu has flowed through the settlement and we hope it won’t return. Winter weather has persisted for weeks.
John Willis leaves city life to surprise Nellie with a Christmas trip to the country. They revisit the Willis homestead for a warm, old fashioned holiday, rekindling affection and deciding to move back to the rural life they adore.
Miss Edith Schafer of Spring visited at her father M Schafer’s home Saturday and stayed with Dr F H Riley in Mansfield Sunday night before returning to Springfield Monday. Corporal Lester Greenwood, recently discharged from the 8 A T C at Springfield, visited Adrian over the holidays. Winter weather was mild. Christian Endeavor will meet at Macomb Methodist Church next Sunday at 7 30 p m with Lester Greenwood as president and leader. Sunday school at Macomb Methodist Church each Sunday. W T Noroposs have moved back to their residence.
Viola Akera suffers a severe cold while croup threatens. Miss Emma Glenn visits Miss Clara Beal. Mrs. Johnson remains limited to the house. Lydia Glenn wed Marion Burke of Kansas City on New Year’s Day at 7 p.m. Emma Glenn and H. T. Burke stand as witnesses. Guests at the wedding repast include Donald and Boyd Glenn, Emme Glenn, H. T. Burke, W. E. Brooke, James Brown, and Mr. and Mrs. Dee Burke. The couple will reside with the bride’s family. A charivari followed. Grandma Killiam near Norwood laid to rest at Thomas graveyard Dec 30. She aged and sick, dies from flu. Family mourns. Rufus Mears's wife and mother died. a son ill. Dewey Atchison, Nate’s youngest son, dies of flu last week. The bereaved receive many heartfelt sympathies. Mrs. W. O. Bishop and baby from Springfield visited this week.
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