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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
5
The British committee report links high onion prices to halted imports from Holland Belgium and reduced shipments from Egypt and Spain. It notes onions can be grown in England and recommends the onion as real useful war work for women gardeners and even amateur growers.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for bathing and drying followed by the Ointment to instantly stop itching clear pimples blackheads redness roughness and dandruff while healing rough hands and baby skin troubles. Free sample by mail with book address postcard Cuticura Dept L Boston sold everywhere. Red Cross Ball Blue touted as American made and preferred by housewives with grocers carrying it.
July 9 lesson on 1 Thessalonians 4 13 18 and 2 17 20 outlines Pauls early letter to Gentile converts. It covers thanksgiving for faith hope and love, Paul's ministry example and boldness, care for believers separated by persecution, and the exalted hope of Christs return the rapture and the comfort of Christians who mourn loved ones as they await reunion at Jesus coming.
The article describes a lightweight sheer summer dress made from organdie or lawn, with a straight full skirt and gathered blouse. It explains decoration methods for the skirt, sleeve and collar details, including narrow hems, two-inch garlands, box plaits, tucks, and a V-neck blouse with a cherry cluster belt, reflecting 1916 fashion.
Bride fashion shifts as June brings novel veil styles. Heirloom lace brides emphasize age and richness while new caps of tulle and moira ribbon showcase ornate veils with orange blossoms and white roses. Some brides prefer orange blossoms in corsages or wrist bouquets for novelty. England manufactures 25 million needles weekly.
Fabrics satin and taffeta in blue black brown green and red appear in smart coats and frocks. Serge or cloth coats offer practicality with minimal trimming, often featuring a bold contrasting collar. One dark blue serge coat showcases a white cape collar extending to the waist.
The item describes abundant ribbon trimming in fabrics such as faille, velvet, and satin used on bodices skirts and blouses with tulle lace and chiffon. It also notes explorations supporting a theory that Finnish Lapland holds vast deposits of high grade iron ore comparable to or superior to Swedish ore.
The Topeka Capital cites a National Woman's Christian Temperance Union conduct piece criticizing prohibition in Kansas. It quotes a liquor dealers publicity agent claiming infanticide, destitution, and danger, arguing publicity will portray prohibition as causing moral and social decay and predicting further sensational claims.
A Nebraska man from the South Platte country describes a German acquaintance who predicts a dry victory by 5,000 to 10,000 votes. He explains that while moderation exists, younger generations drink excessively, prompting Germans to back removing the saloon and voting dry next election.
The piece argues prohibition does not seize owners property just stops its current purpose. Saloon and brewery buildings remain in owners possession and can be repurposed for beneficial ventures. When saloons close the spaces can host useful commerce, yielding profits to owners as seen in states with prohibition.
Warden Talcott of the North Dakota penitentiary testified before a U.S. Senate committee investigating attempts to fix fiber prices for twine. He described hard luck in obtaining convict labor for the penitentiary twine plant as Hoe argued state prohibition hampered convict supply and operations.
A New York hotel manager of one of the largest hotels says there is no one in the city who would not welcome abolishing the bar. He notes prohibition would aid business, calling the bar a nuisance and an embarrassment with clear advantages to hotel operations.
Three hundred twenty four farmers in Kewanee Newfoundland presented a petition to local business leaders urging the town to keep out saloons. The Kewanee Star-Courier ran the full list of names on its front page.
A quip links dwindling tornado coverage in the Middle West to politicians exploiting wind. The piece notes a couple described as differing after years of marriage, illustrating changing attitudes and tension in domestic life.
A damaged OCR style notice mentions medical terms and names Joos and Cass, De Brocktos in Brockton Mass Ady. The readable fragments suggest a column item or notice but lack clear action or dates.
A Washington Star remark debates talk of weather versus tariff concerns. Senator Sorgium notes the line implies little interest in tariffs, linking everyday chatter to economic policy and public discourse.
A government report notes that over the last five years motor vehicles increased by 775 percent while fatalities rose by 255 percent. The contrast suggests improving driving safety. The piece ends with a quip about the value of hiring an active foe.
A four year old girl, Marjorie, was sent by her father to fetch an egg from a nest in a fence corner. A hog persisted in stealing the daily egg, but the girl found a soft shelled egg in the nest. She told her father she did not bring the egg because it “isn’t finished yet.”
A local patron voices disappointment in a screening calling the film lackluster while quipping about the missing plot points and the audience reaction. The heckling exchange references characters and a muted denouement.
A frugal man seeks a costly physician. He pays for a first visit and extra charges but the doctor reassures him no further examination is needed. The exchange ends with a wry note on breaking promises and luck.
A tramp approached a group of congressmen and Gardner was singled out. The tramp spoke to Gardner, and after an earnest talk, money changed hands. The tramp quipped he landed nothing, only gave him quarter for his national preparedness drive. A tongue in cheek note about sudden fame and unlikely promises follows.
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