Wright county names W G Bitchcock as reserve enrollment agent
A Wright county council of defense appoints W G Bitchcock as enrollment agent aiding the U S Public Service Reserve. Mansfield becomes Wright county headquarters to mobilize labor for government needs, with Missouri director C C Carson coordinating statewide efforts from Jefferson City. A Washington telegram urges rapid enlistment before February 1 and lists skilled labor types sought for service in France and shipbuilding, warning against unnecessary enrollment and urging immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vr. W. A H. Riley
Wright County
Lam
Carson
Missouri
U.S Public Services Reserve
Department of Labor
Jefferson City
United States Public Service Reserve
Washington
Army
France
Wright County Public Services Reserve Director Speech
A brief note from W B Hitchcock, Director for Wright County U S Public Services Reserve, Mansfield Mu, states shipbuilding matters will be taken up very soon and ends with regards. The memo reflects impending action on defense related projects and official readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hitchcock
Wright County
U. S
Public Services Reserve
Mansfield
To Our Correspondents We Demand Regular News Submissions
A note to correspondents warns that items must arrive weekly or be removed from the list. It requests return of unused stationery and prompts prompt news. The message laments missed months of submissions and urges correct signing and one sided paper use.
Hard Luck Train Service Disrupted by Coal Shortage
The Ava Herald reports the railway line faced total suspension in early week due to coal shortages. General Manager J. Wyng says four car loads of coal are overdue to Mansfield, delayed in transit or seized. A Sunday accident damaged a box car and radiator, temporarily halting motor service until a new radiator arrives from the factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thee C
J. Wyng
Mansfield
Mar
Ava Herald
Thompson trades farm for land in Crosby Texas
Ava Herald reports 8.8 Thompson traded his Cluthe farm for property in Crosby Texas and is now located there his son B. Thompson has moved to Stockton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Cluthe
Crosby
Texas
B. &. Thompson
Stockton
Ava Herald
Taylor orders address change to Kelley Field No 1
Anton Sip, Texas resident Vans BE Taylor files notice to change his address from Jefferson Barenacks to Kelley Field No 1 Sip Anton Texas indicating a relocation or mail reroute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vans BE
Taylor
Jefferson Barenacks
Kelley Field No 1
Sip Anton
Texas
Mansfield mining district gains notice from across states
The Mansfield district near Springfield in Wright County is attracting attention from Nebraska Grand Island investors and Ohio visitors. Prospecting has begun with a few shafts, ore seen at depths of 25 to 62 feet, assays of lead and zinc up to high percentages, and plans for further exploration and publicity led by A T Friend. If proven valuable, Springfield area benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Republican
Mansfield Mineral District
Lucian Morrow
Springfield
Grand Island
Neb
Mansfield
Morrow
J. Clark
Mansafield
Dr. Beeler
Olxmulwee
Ohio
A. T. Friend
Memphis
Wright County
Reverend J T Younger Marries Mary Russell in Mansfield
Rev J T Younger of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Mansfield wed Miss Mary Russell at the bride’s parents home five miles north of Hartville on Wednesday January 16 1914. The ceremony was conducted by Rev T J Gideon in a quiet family gathering with relatives and a few close friends. The couple met at a General Assembly in Birmingham Alabama in May 1916 and have strong local ties to Hartville and Mansfield. The bride is daughter of Rev and Mrs J A Russell and a Hartville High School graduate, while the groom John Travis Younger grew up at Atwood Tennessee and studied at Bethel College McKenzie Tennessee and Springfield Normal. The attendees included Rev and Mrs J A Russell Dr and Mrs A J Farner Mr and Mrs T S Johnson Mr and Mrs G W Sauwers Miss Mildred Freeman Miss Edith Tate Mrs Tiney Wynn Miss Fay Russell Arthur Johnson Albert Odel and Audrey Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirtville Democrat
J. T. Younger
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Mansfield
John T. Younger
Mary Russel
J. A. Russell
Hartville
T. J. Gideon
Cumberland Presbyterain
Birmingham
Alabama
Hartville High School
Springfield Normal
John Travis Younger
Atwood
Tenn
Bethel College
McKinzey
A. J. Farner
Army Boys Demand Home Papers From Front Lines
Lord Northcliffe, publisher of major dailies and magazines, states that soldiers in uniform want home newspapers that reveal who attended church socials, ward lines, and local game scores. The remark links frontline news with civilian community details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Northcliffe
Doctors Frame and Guyton Plan Mountain Grove Hospital
Drs H G Frame and J V Guyton of Mountain Grove are Dennning a hospital for that city. The misspelled OCR indicates a local medical project, noting two physicians proposing or detailing a hospital in Mountain Grove and mentioning their names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Frame
J. V. Guyton
Mountain Grove
Lodge Installations Highlight Royal Neighbors and Modern Woodmen Event
A joint installation of Crescent Camp Royal Neighbors of America and Mansfield Camp Modern Woodmen of America drew a large crowd Saturday with refreshments after. Officers named include Mrs. C. L. Beach Past Oracle, Mrs. G. W. Miller Oracle, and J. W. Brzeal as Chief Lead Official, with several other officers and physicians listed. Norwood postpones to Jan 4 for an Odd Fellows Rebekahs joint install. Wright county lodge installations by W. A. Newton set for Jan 20 and related dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Woodman
G. W. Miller
Ezra Dennis
Crescent Camp
Royal Neighbors of America
C. L. Beach
Oracle
J. D. Reynolds
Eula Newton
C. 8. Coday
John Strong
May Ross
Jason Hight
Fiona Rippee
Inner Sentinel
J. G. Reynolds
Outer Sentinel
J. A. Puson
Mesdames L . Morris
M. E Stephens
L. B. Johnson
J. W. Br Zeal
Mansfield Camp
Modern Woodmen of America
J. W. Brazeal
PLC
W A. Black
W.C. G. W Tripp
W. A
J. E Craig
E. B. Henry Dennis
J. B. Rippes
Gus Breagval
Fred Carnal
First Hero Laid To Rest With Stars And Stripes Above
A tribute poem honors a fallen soldier Ira B. Holden notes the hero’s sacrifice as he left to defend freedom. The speaker recalls his first to die for country and memory, wishing the flag endure across the ocean as long as time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira B. Holden
Manie W Box dies of pneumonia in 1918
Manie W Box born August 6 1894 in Wright and Webster counties grew to manhood admired by many. He enlisted October 3 1917 served with Co F Engineering Department Camp Doniphan and contracted measles then pneumonia leading to death January 138 1918. Funeral held January 17 near Jericho. interment Newton Cemetery. Military honors given as distant relatives attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manie W. Box
Wright
Webster
Camp Funston
Camp Doniphan
Okla
Co.f. Engineering Department
Pleasant Davis
Box
Jericho
Newton
J. N. Davis
Sale Company
Fvdill
Manie Box
Iran Holden
Deep snows hit Forest Home and Norwood area hard
Town reports the biggest snow in 30 years with two day round trips for The Star Route. G Akers returns from Joplin mines for illness, H Holt moves to Springfield, standard and Mink visit Norwood, and pigs die from illness. Farmers struggle to feed stock and fetch wood amid severe cold and snow. Ed Anderson and wife visit Norwood for a sick baby, while locals assess the harsh conditions and rail and road slowdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Howard
H. J. Schofield
Norwood
Norwoo
H. lv Holt
Springfield
Standard
Ed Anderson
Left-Overs Thy sagw and Camp Doniphan notes
Left-Overs Thy sagw stays with Poley Davis who carried Money Box home from Camp Doniphan last week. He left Sunday for the Camp after visiting home folks. Aleth ill with measles improves. Ethel Evsie Kelly and Charley Kelly back from North Missouri. Rae Howard with mumps can now go out. George Islankenship furlough at home then left for Camp Funston. Millie Rushing staying with Mrs Zella Medman. Dan Grasher’s sick folks improving. Peggy Short
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Poley Davis
George Islankenship
Camp Funston
Millie Rushing
Zella
Medman
Dan Grasher
Peggy Short
Prohibition Advocates Crime Drop Say North Dakota AG
Win Langer, attorney general of North Dakota, argues statewide prohibition cuts crime. He cites Morton County experience showing 95 percent of pardon applicants were intoxication related. He claims less crime lowers lawsuits and frees funds for schools, boosting citizenry standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win, Langer
State of
North Dakota
Morton County
North Dalova
Mansfield residents move into Perkins property
J. Keith's of Judsomia Art now reside in Mansfield occupying the home formerly held by I. A. Perkins, who have relocated to Aldrich after seventeen years here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Keith's
Judsomia
Art
Mansfield
I. A. Perkins
Aldrich
Thayer letter highlights school approval and community care
From Mrs J A Hylton of Thayer the private letter notes Thayer high school approved for four years, reflections on Red Cross sewing and knitting 20 surgical wash cloths, reports on children and church activities, snowbound weather, and affection for Mansfield. Francis shows promise on the musical program, while Mrs Hylton hopes to reconnect with old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hylton
Thayer
Mirror
Mansfeld
Red Cross
Hylon
Lamkin
Thayer High School
Paul
Ralph
Velma
Vena
Mansfield
Francis
What Are Friends In The Fight Against King Richel
A temperance exhortation urges mothers and sisters to sacrifice time and artistic pursuits to support the temperance cause. It argues true friendship means serving those in distress and preventing alcohol’s harm, warning that public sentiment and charity are needed to spare lives and direct individuals away from drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richel
Kix
Fireman Chinn to Leave for Mansfield on Utility Will
W. W. Chinn, a city fireman at station No. 1, will depart this morning for Mansfield in Wright county. He will stay several days to oversee the loading of a will purchased by William Swinney, commissioner of public utilities, per Saturday’s Springfield Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Chinn
Mansfield
Wright County
William Swinney
Springfield
Local Firms and Dignitaries Thanked for New Calendars
The Springfield Paper Supply Co and the Electric Bottling Co of Springfield Henry A Creer of Philadelphia and the H D Lee Mercantile Co of Kansas City extend thanks for new calendars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Paper Supply Co
Eectric Bottling Co
Springield
Henry A. Creer
Philadelphia
H. D Lee Mercantile Co
Kansas City
Cunningham leaves for Frisco job at Chelsea Okla
Clyde Cunningham spent Tuesday at his father’s bedside but had to depart Tuesday night for a new position with the Frisco at Chelsea Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Cunningham
Chelsea
Okla
Cabool Enterprise Press
Dear old Mirror salutes writers and river trips
Ace from Doniphan Missouri writes to Mansfield Mirror praising the paper’s writers and local correspondents. He notes recent stock show attendance was hindered by business and the war, recalls fishing on Current River all summer, mentions migrating ducks and plans to bag a few before winter, and wishes prosperity to the Mirror and its readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doniphan
Mansfield Mirror
Mansfield
Riley
Mirror
Jurrent River
Ben
California
Tam Ace
Money Saving Proposition Highlighted by Globe Democrat
The issue notes a dramatic production cost rise and offers the Daily Globe Democrat to rural free delivery and stir route patrons at a reduced rate of 3 dollars per year or less, excluding Sundays. It cites the Globe Democrat as the source of the money saving proposition and emphasizes the subscription discount for readers in rural areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis Globe Democrat
Daily Globe Democrat
Globe Democrat Subscription Offers and Rates
The net club price is $250 yearly for each subscription. The Daly Globe Democrat with Sunday is $550 yearly or $4.75 each in clubs of three or more at net rate. Regular prices show $7.50 yearly with Sunday, $5 yearly without Sunday, Sunday only $2.50, and twice-weekly 50c annually. Mail orders to Globe Print Company, Publishers, St. Louis, Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly Globe Democrat
Daily Globe Democrat
Globe Print Company, Publishers
St. Louis
Mu —Advy
Senior class president leaves school for Army draft vacancy
Lester Greenwood of Macomb, president of the Senior class, quit his studies to fill a vacancy at home due to his brother being called in the next Army Draft. He was active in class and school and made many friends during his brief stay, notes Mountain Grove Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Greenwood
Macomb
Lester
Mountain Grove
Heartburn Relief Advertisement for Herbine Medicine
An old ad promises instant relief from indigestion and stomach distress with Herbine. It claims to expel badly digested food and restore tone in stomach and bowels. Price 60 cents. Sold by all dealers in medicine.
Shorthand Class Formed for Mountain Grove High School
Misses Wilda Stephens and Lois Beach of Mansfield study shorthand in a new class organized alongside the commercial work at Mountain Grove high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilda Stephens
Lois Beach
Mansfield
Mountain Grove High School
Ad for Trial Bottle Of Skin Care Lotion
An inarticulate advertisement promises a 50e trial bottle of a skin care product at a drug store. The copy mentions claims for blackheads, eczema and rough skin with a clear complex ion and toric area skin benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woib
Take your cream to the Square Deal Mill advert
An advertising snippet urges readers to take their cream to the Square Deal Mill. The brief notice emphasizes a local business offering cream-related services or processing. No dates or names are provided.
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Square Deal Mill
For Sale Farm Livestock and Hay Near Mansfield
Five pigs weigh 20 to 50 pounds each with a thoroughbred Poland China boar a broad sow three yearling heifers two calves about four or eight tons of cane hay. Located 84 miles north of Mansfield on the Mansfeld Hartville road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Mansfield
Mansfeld Hartville Road
Clarence Coday Kansas City Live Stock Market Report
Clarence Coday reports from Kansas City live stock sales furnished by Greer & Co. Receipts total 16 000 cattle with a steady yet cautious market as buyers start slow. Top corn feeders sold at 40 25, good to choice steers 11 65 to 11 55, cows 8 65 to 11, veals to 14, feeders 10 70 to 12 50, hogs steady with top 16 35, pigs 10 to 14, and sheep at 1 0 to 4 0 with lambs at 16 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Greer & Co
Kust
Pleasant Flat Weather Notes and Local Happenings
Last week reports a snowy season aiding wheat prospects and a Hartville canning factory promising peach and apple sales plus tomato processing. It notes Measles at Williams home, Mrs. Allen unwell, and mentions Allie Lee Cox’s marriage to oilman Joseph Plymyse of Pittsburg. Cox taught locally and was active in church. Oak Forest Sunday dinner trip closes the item. Wheatless days cited due to deep snow hindering town access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Williams
Mary M. Allen
Hartville
Imhoff
Ray Cox
Allie Lee
Joseph Jacob Plymyse
Pittsburg
Penn
Oak Forest
Pleasant Street List Week's Items Reported
J. W. Glass reports the sick list. Joe Rushing and wife were in Hartville Monday transacting business. Otto Dedman and wife welcomed a baby girl. It is a nice time for sleigh riding now. Wood is in great demand in this bad weather. Granny Matueen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Glass
Joe Rushing
Hartville
Otto Dedman
Wood
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U.S. Public Service Reserve
Trek Lace Sondre Evs
Mansfield Mining District
J.T. Younger
Jae
Renae
Cream
Square Deal Milling Co
Forest Home
John Smith
K.E. Standard
J. Mark Mink
G. Akers
Oak Vprest
Joplin
Mr. Akers
Mra. Veened
Vege Addy
Ter
Aleth
Ethel
Evsie Kelly
Charley
Rae Howard
Clarence Coday
Pleasant Street
Granny Matueen
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