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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
1
Walter S Dickey is portrayed as a patriot and loyal Republican with over thirty years of service. He seeks the U S Senate nomination citing state wide assurances that his nomination would strengthen the ticket and boost victory, arguing the party needs the strongest candidate over personal ambition.
The piece argues for Houchin as Missouri governor candidate representing rural voters. It lauds his plan to build 100 miles of rock roads per county using idle contracts and an automobile tax with no new taxes. It claims he opposes clerks, nepotism, and redundant departments, pledging a strong Jefferson City showing if elected. It asserts support from farmers and calls for ejecting job hunters and office holders.
October 5 6 and 7 Mansfield residents are urged to back a strong agricultural and stock show. Officials J D Reynolds W A Black and O L Robinett call for public help to boost plans, improve past issues, and ensure the 1916 fair is the best yet with active cooperation from committees and citizens.
J R Atkinson of Van Buren township seeks the Republican nomination for Wright County assessor. A lifelong farmer and well known in the county, he vows to personally visit every taxpayer to conduct assessments and promises an impartial administration if nominated and elected.
Hon A B Lovan of Springfield Republican candidate for the Republican nomination for the Springfield Court of Appeals visited Tuesday en route home from Rayborn and Hartville where he delivered I O O F addresses.
A Wright county political notice endorses M. E. Dennis of Pleasant Valley township for sheriff. It praises his qualifications and campaign vigor, urging Republican voters to nominate him next Tuesday and anticipate broad support in November.
General manager B D Levy of the Frisco Railroad says applications will be received for train, engine and switching crew positions as crews vote on a strike. Applications should go to Springfield Missouri. Levy hopes no strike occurs but favors preparedness. US railroads prefer Interstate Commerce Commission handling the dispute over the Eight Hour Day demand which could add $100,000,000 yearly in wages. leaders ordered a strike vote after rejecting the proposal.
A candidate appeals to Wright County Missouri Republicans for the assessor nomination. He pledges honesty and square dealing and promises personal attention to office duties if elected.
Mansfield Mirror and Weekly Kansas City Star run a joint one year offer priced at 1.20 dollars total. The deal bundles both papers for a full year, appealing to readers seeking local and regional news in one package.
Will Work Redbird R H Yates secretary of Kenthoma Oil Co Louisville Ky visited Mansfield to assess Redbird mine prospects. He praised the potential and urged local landowners to pool resources for full development, noting mining success depends on collective effort. Frank Schuermann and A T Friend praised for promoting mining possibilities.
In a year of office F. H. Riley reports extensive work on South Street Phelps Avenue Elm Street and Commercial Street including grading culverts gravel and cinders paid in cash. He blames aldermen and the street commissioner for budget decisions and urges payment of delinquent taxes to fund future street projects.
Marsh Hensley of Mansfield, known as Marsh Hensley across Wright County, runs as a Republican candidate for county assessor. A longtime party supporter who has not held county office, he pledges personal supervision of tax work and plans to visit every taxpayer if elected. He asks Republicans to vote for him next Tuesday.
The 1916 city poll tax is two dollars, not three, and must be paid by August 12 to City Marshal E. B. Short at his place of business. After this date the cost of collection will be added to the fine.
The Wright County Medical Society will meet at Norwood on August 3 with lectures by Dr. R M Rogers on Missouri’s Mental Defectives and Our Need of a Natural Eugenic Law and Dr R M Norman of Ava on Summer Complaint in Children. Dr H A Daugherty of Mountain Grove will present on Malaria. The meeting is expected to adopt a new fee bill.
Hon J E Ford of Trenton state senator from the 4th district asks for votes Tuesday in the Republican nomination race for secretary of state. He is described as well qualified, a vigorous campaigner and a strong vote getter who would benefit the Republican ticket in November.
A brief Mirror segment highlights August features from the Woman's Home Companion. Coverage notes society notes, fashion, and cultural happenings with local interest angles.
Promote pure ice cream and real fruit flavors as nourishing fountain refreshments. Emphasize sanitary service with single use paper dishes and cups.
A brief sales promo invites customers to stop in for a thirst quencher and to take a pail of cream home to the family, highlighting convenience and home use.
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