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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
2
The Mirror announces Milton E Dennis of Pleasant Valley Township as a candidate for Wright County sheriff, subject to the will of Republican voters in the August primary.
Ben F. Hudson of Union Township, W S Elrod of Clark Township, and J R Atkinson of Van Buren Township announce candidacies for Wright County Assessor. All are set to compete in the August Republican primary under the party’s voters will.
Hart Township advances as a candidate for Treasurer of Wright County subject to the August primary. D G Carter of Gasconade Township is also a candidate for Treasurer of Wright County, pending the will of Republican voters at the August primary.
A local notice states the all day singing at Bryant will take place on the fourth Sunday in August. The event is described as a community gathering centered on singing with activities planned throughout the day.
Hon Ashley H. Harrison of Crawford county seeks the Republican nomination for congress in Missouri's 16th district. The Crawford Mirror lauds his long party service and integrity. A Harrison for Congress club formed at Mountain Grove shares support with his family background and law career dating from 1891.
A 1916 Steelville letter praises Ashley H. Harrison as a Christian gentleman with solid Republican credentials. It outlines his political experience, church and fraternal commitments, and 25 years in Steelville practicing law. Signatories include W. F. Arnett and other bank officials and church pastors.
Carthage Democrat notes Jasper county candidate Judge Robert A. Mooneyham returns from district tour and is optimistic about support. He is backed by lawyers judges ministers newspapers miners railroad men and party workers and would draw Democratic votes plus 1500 or more Republican votes in Jasper if nominated.
420 acre wheat farm in Tre go County Kansas offered at 35 dollars per acre. Lee Monroe of Topeka Kansas advertises the listing.
A B Lovan a Springfield lawyer and Republican candidate for Judge of the Springfield Court of Appeals is endorsed by the Marshfield Mail and Springfield Republican. He has twenty five years in Greene and adjoining counties, served as city attorney and Greene prosecuting attorney, and is active as an Odd Fellow grand master.
The New Bloomfield News comments on Jim Houchin rising in the race with a push to stop costly state leaks and questions Gardner and Atkinson. It argues for local banks over a land bank, notes Uncle Sam rural credit banks, and critiques taxes and judicial decisions affecting rail travel and political alignment as the state heads to November.
Friends of Judge Argus Cox present his name to voters as a Republican candidate for the Springfield Court of Appeals. They praise his Christian character, qualifications, and experience on circuit and appellate benches, arguing he would strengthen the ticket and deliver a capable, fair judiciary. Cox previously ran 400 votes ahead in Greene County in 1912.
William R. Robertson Webb City presiding judge Springfield Court of Appeals seeks a regular twelve year term after drawing the short term four years ago. He cites duty and lack of endorsements, inviting inquiry into his record from lawyers and peers. Robertson is cousin to Mrs J D Reynolds of Mansfield.
Warrensburg politician Wallace Crossley draws praise from Democrat office and newspapers for the second highest state post. Supporters call him ideal for lieutenant governor, noting legislative experience, clean character, pro labor and pro school stance, and broad Democratic party backing.
Thinking conservative Democrats rally for James A. Houchin to curb machine politics and nepotism at the state capitol. Backers claim Roach Barker and Atkinson face tough odds as Houchin advocates business administration, good roads, and economy, urging voters to elect a Jefferson City chief executive like Wilson providentially.
Emma Verbryke of Lima Ohio suffered two years of stomach trouble and biliousness. She could eat little and felt dizzy and sick, needing support to stand. After trying Cham berlain's Tablets she improved rapidly and recommends them. Available everywhere Adv.
A loan offer at 7 percent for improved farms in Wright and Douglas counties over seven years. Funds available as soon as title is perfected with no delay. Write or visit Avery and Stephens in Mansfield, Missouri.
Used to exchange clear unimproved Kansas City lots for Kansas land. Mentions Monroe Topeka Kansas. Advertisement style note implies property swap offer with regional scope.
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