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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
6
A patriotic verse extols the flag and national unity. The speaker honors Old Glory as a shield and symbol, referencing ancestors and sympathetic figures like Muuser and Krug, and asserts brothers and sisters of freedom through shared love of country.
A roaring cyclone hits Dashville during a Fourth of July picnic. Mayor Munshaw helps form a fire brigade and rescue efforts, while Tom Norris saves June as a cellar shelters them from the ruin. The town endures, and June declares the day beautiful.
A cautionary piece arguing fires stem from carelessness and preventable hazards. It urges preemptive fire prevention, personal responsibility, and reliable habits to reduce fire risk and insurance costs.
Peter Radford argues for prioritizing port development over rail interests, urging Congress to designate free ports to reduce fees on shipments. He notes 41 Atlantic and 10 Pacific ports, cites state river and harbor funds, and says free ports would streamline trade by eliminating cargo charges.
The Farmers Union argues that agricultural progress depends on solving marketing issues as much as improving soil and seeds. It calls for a giant coordinated effort involving farmers merchants bankers editors and statesmen to unite in planning marketing strategies and to extend government and commercial help to marketing alongside production.
A quixotic piece likens ancient Persian throne battles to modern partisan fights. It argues lawmakers should settle disputes by horse neighing or other animals sounds rather than in public forums, condemning political feuds and urging focus on Industry.
Notice promotes a broad inventory including Carhart overalls khaki pants Stetson overalls work shirts hosiery notions cheap tinware groceries coffee and fruit. It urges customers to call for prices before buying and highlights a larger variety and better prices.
H. M. Norcross announces a new shop occupying the former post office location. The store stands just east of the Bank of Mansfield and can be reached by phone at 70 for High-Osage service.
George Read avoided detection during an October 1777 crossing of the Delaware as British forces blocked the river. With his family aboard a grounded boat, he and his wife destroyed identifying baggage and, posing as a gentleman returning from a pleasure trip, persuaded a ship’s crew to land them safely. Read then became Delaware’s acting chief executive until President McKinley’s release.
A religious argument denounces women seeking suffrage as a breach of a divine covenant. The speaker warns that altering the marriage order and women’s rights will corrupt civilization, citing biblical examples and historical societal harms.
Mansfield dealer A Glenn and Son promotes wagons buggies farm implements stoves ranges best wire fence sewing machines shelf and heavy hardware with varied offerings for rural needs.
Local ad for mower sales promotes J C Carter handling the McCormick line with prices right.
Under the authority of the Wright County Circuit Court, the sheriff will sell at public auction on September 7, 1915, at Hartville, Wright County, Missouri, the real estate of John A. Musick described by sections and townships, to satisfy an October term execution in favor of Frank C. O Malley as administrator of Margaret O Malley deceased.
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