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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1914
Page
1
Local notices and ads from Mansfield area items including renewals, farm equipment, millinery sales, theatre and church events, service changes, and upcoming visits. Mentions Shinpaugh’s, Massmann Dren Co, Shin pub lines, and plans for safety talks and a visit by national figures to Mansfield with a Tuesday schedule in July. The page records numerous small items: deliveries, price notes, personnel changes, and community announcements.
A fragmented report notes the State Road Committee surveying the Minnetheld district from Springfield toward Mayneath Spring. Arkis on a test schedule voices support for paid subscriptions while grading began this morning.
In Berlin a German patent issues to a Hoch scientist for a special salt composition enabling smoother skating in heat. The inventor asserts the salt creates a usable surface on warm days, drawing visitors who seek relief from the heat while enjoying the revived pastime.
A confusing report chronicles a chaotic event involving a city marshal Rae Straig and a trio of young people during a train incident near Mountain Grove. The incomplete narrative mentions outfits, detentions, a freight train, and a sequence of actions before and after boarding, with references to Memphis and Denver.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a storm event near Taftisoawis involving a focal figure and local towers. It mentions a methodical public response and subsequent discussion about a nearby bank and field actions amid scattered names and places.
The fragment lists installation details for multiple lodges with names and officers. It mentions Mountain Grove Lodge and Norwood Lodge with secretary roles, plus district deputy grand master and representatives for Wright county.
At the last school board meeting it was decided to begin classes on Monday August 31. It was also agreed that non resident pupils must pay tuition in a den and other business was transacted.
An enthusiastic Young Men's Business Club meeting at President Def. Hh. Wiles's office discussed Meonsthld's Third Annual Agricultural and Stock Show. County and state support anticipated. committee appointments listed. next meeting set at Dr. Riley's office Friday. urging community help to ensure a successful show in October.
Carar on Hemedias of Branson recounts multiple journeys to the Holy Land. He spent two years in Jerusalem studying conditions and claims to have deep biblical insight, speaking of prophecies in Jeremiah and belief in the Bible. GW Preeman, Bank of Mansfield president, is noted as the only Mansfield citizen who has visited the Holy Land.
W o Robbins, president of the Central Business College Sedal it Missouri, says of Orie L Walton of Mansfield that he enrolled a few days ago and has taken hold of the work as though he desired business. Robbins believes Walton will be one of their best students and invites more young men from Mansfield to enroll.
Fragmentary market notice shows jars offered by merchants with sizes noted as 23 gallon and pewter colored items. Listing reads as an old trade card style ad with prices and dimensional references, reflecting general store inventory.
The obituary notes the death of Mrs Henderson aged 78 at White Oak near Rogersville after a long illness from senile conditions. She was a longstanding Methodist church member and one of Mansfield’s oldest residents. Burial followed a short funeral service conducted by Pastor Firestone. Her survivors include her husband and several relatives. The community extends condolences.
Reports from all departments show the financial condition excellent. The Sunday school has steady growth since the reopening. An evangelistic campaign is planned to begin September first with district tent aid by Mider DoE. Warren. W.H. Asprisos, Minister, extends welcome to all.
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