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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
2
The note outlines property asks in Missouri and Ohio with prices around 3000 to 8500, plus a religious essay extolling the attractions of Christian work, its intellectual and social benefits, and the calling’s variability and usefulness. It also includes agricultural department data on road and bridge expenditures and state highway growth through 1916.
Fred Mitchell, ex Yankee catcher and aide to Boston manager George Stallings, will manage the Chicago Cubs next season after a conference between Charles Weeghmen and Percy Haughton. In exchange for outfielder Joe Kelly and $5,000, Weeghman secures a field leader to build a real ball club in Chicago. Mitchell is highly regarded in baseball circles as a keen student and aggressive strategist.
In Georgia counties with solid road programs, sustained road maintenance spurs farm prosperity and raises demand for autos and auto trucks. A Georgia farmer notes progressive farming expands operations using science and invention, regardless of cost, reflecting wider good roads impact cited by the Atlanta Constitution.
Road work in Arkansas from October 1, 1915, to October 1, 1916, covers 1330 miles with an estimated cost of 5 006 753 87 dollars. Announcement given by W. B. Owen state highway commissioner.
A terse admonition urges conserving straw and not burning it. It notes that if someone mentions Heasjan fly harbor in straw, respond that the speaker cannot. The message explains dormancy in the first joint of the stalk and that burning stubble does not eliminate them all.
A proposal argues that erasing a bad road will cut unnecessary expenses and trigger land value improvements as soon as the road is eliminated. The argument links infrastructure clarity with rising property worth and reduced public costs.
A stark warning labels neglect of road maintenance as a criminal waste after a costly build risks decay. The statement cites Los Angeles and an area measuring 837 in scope, urging action to prevent further deterioration and misuse of public funds.
Harvard and Princeton deny arranging a dual track meet for the last Saturday in April at Franklin Field. Harvard manager Clark says no meeting with Princeton is planned and that Harvard will likely attend the Penn relays. Princeton reports no agreement to race Harvard in April.
Northwestern star halfback Patsy Driscoll is re elected captain for 1917. Coach Fred Murphy calls the reelection fitting and praises Driscoll as a capable back and a remarkable leader.
In Chicago, Judge Jesse A. Baldwin rules golf at the former Harlem race track golf links is a beneficial recreation, not an amusement. The decision frees Mary A. Condon executrix of John London’s estate from an annual $750 amusement license fee. Also noted is Rankin Johnson’s upcoming trial with Milwaukee Brewers after his shift from the Federal league and Red Sox settlement.
Myron Jackson Jr. of Norwich has been elected captain of the Trinity College football team in Hartford Connecticut for the next season. President Myron Jackson presides over the program as the current leader.
A jumble of notes on sports, athletes, and leagues from St. Louis to Baltimore. Mentions Tack Smith, Buck Herzog, Ray Chapman, Pedro Dibut, and college football shifts. Comments on salaries, retirement, and the cross Atlantic costs of golf, with odds and ends on track events and amateur championships.
The National Horse Show committee adopts the term polo mounts replacing polo ponies in prize lists and catalogs. An army compatible height limit of 15.1 hands was set to ease supply and avoid conflict with the old 14.2 hand standard. William Hazard advocated the changes guiding the new nomenclature.
Chick Evans of Chicago achieves a historic double by winning both open and amateur national championships in the same year. He defeated Champion Gardner at Philadelphia to take the amateur title, matching his prior success in Minneapolis against top amateurs and professionals. Evans had long been a top figure with Western titles in 1900 and 1904 and narrowly missed the U S open in 1914 to Walter Hagen. He later won the French championship while competing abroad.
Frisco loses national doubles champion Peck Griffin who paired with Bill Johnston to win the title. Griffin has relocated to Los Angeles and entered the real estate business.
John R. Foster secretary of the Giants denies that Bill Ritter has been released to the Louisville club of the American Association as part payment for Al Middleton, another pitcher.
Chemical analyses by A B Perkins at the Ohio experiment station show Jersey and Guernsey milk have higher protein and sugar than Holstein milk. Ayrshire sits between, with protein rising with fat but not proportionally. Skim milk from Holstein at 8.3 percent fat has 3.5 percent protein, Jersey at 4.7 percent fat has 4.1 percent protein, indicating fat content helps determine skim milk composition.
Variation in separator speed changes cream richness from 25 to 75 turns per minute. Normal speed is 56 rpm. 75 rpm yields rich cream, 25 rpm yields thin cream. Fat loss occurs in skim milk at low speed, nearly half the fat. The correct economical speed is indicated on the crank handle.
A one legged stool with four straps and a broad waist belt makes milking easier. The device is always ready for use and can be fastened quickly to the milker so that the sitter can alight anywhere. The stool with a short leg is also useful in the garden.
A farm note warns that calf milk around 100 degrees F should remain steady, as even slight temperature variations can trigger indigestion in young calves, especially those under two months old. The observed link between milk temperature and digestive upset emphasizes careful temperature control in early calf rearing.
The growing calf is a beautiful and interesting animal that deserves good treatment. Handle it with gentleness and I will repay you with affection. The milking of the good cow is begun with the calf.
Dairying offers steady income all year while crops like corn and wheat are harvested once annually. Milk is produced twice daily and turned into cash, ensuring regular cash flow for farmers.
Mary Graham Bonner recounts a whimsical skating party on a frozen lake hosted by Gnomes with Fairies, Brownies, and the Fairy Queen. The Brownies stumble repeatedly, the Fairies and Gnomes perform a humorous ice circus, and Mr Moon smiles as the fun ends with hot soup.
A Sunday school teacher asks who will get the biggest crown. A boy answers, "Him what's got the biggest head," delivering a humorous take on rewards in heaven. The quip reflects a lighthearted moment in a classroom setting.
In a playful家庭 exchange, a child named Eddie confesses he ate the largest apple, fearing others would grab it while a family member notes homing pigeons can fly up to 70 miles per hour.
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