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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1913
Page
8
Tonight at 7 p.m. in the park a Free Flour Day will be decided by drawing July dates from a jar chosen by a blindfolded child. The winner gets flour free. more flour to give away next month with another Free Day Sale in August. Prices guaranteed low. paper will advertise next week.
Mansfield Missouri announces fair rules for Wright Douglas Webster and Texas counties residents. F H Riley president and Coday secretary treasurer outline entry periods and premiums. Entries in all departments are free for premiums and must be made on the first day for most divisions with stock entries due by noon on day two. Exhibits at owners risk with department superintendents available for assistance.
A vintage notice invites readers to carry Eastman photographic supplies on fishing trips and picnics, highlighting a full line of products for outdoor use and leisure moments.
As we go to press work begins on street macadamizing and advances rapidly with 7 to 15 teams at work. Dr Riley reports ongoing pouring into streets without intermission. Four more subscribers are needed and donations can be given to Dr Riley or the Mansfield Mirror. The Bank of Mansfield provides free cash flow so laborers receive checks promptly, with subscriptions payable monthly or in full if preferred.
The exhibit show governs exhibitor conduct and premium forfeiture for interference. Red and blue ribbons denote second and first premiums respectively with ribbons attached to judged entries. Out of county entries invited but not for prize competition. grounds managed by Mitchcock Miller and Riley with authority to exclude and collect fees. Ground privileges applicants should contact the committee. Department superintendents oversee receiving and placing acts while impartial judges are chosen by department heads. Premiums unclaimed within ten days after close are forfeited.
Ed Archer, genial landlord of the Young Hotel at Hartville, was here this week and subscribed to the park fund. George Moran of Harville was here this week.
A fragment notes the SAS City Dental College offering a post graduate program affiliated with the Haskell Institute of Chicago, claiming 18 years of experience as a selling point.
Farmers near completion of haying and grain work report corn looking fine. Children's Day at Loy schoolhouse drew a good crowd with dinner on the grounds. Uncle Mose White attended and was urged to return with all the children. Families and neighbors—Shane, Stipp, James Dennis, Oberholser, Crate Young—were noted at various local activities. J D Rowland finished blackberry picking and is in good health. Lahey and Raymond Helsley hurried, White Creek trip for sick relatives. Mumps and measles abated locally but still present in the vicinity.
Local item notes social visits and greetings among London and Mansfield residents. Entries include Otton Newton and John Rippee hosting guests, Susie Kelly and Hobart Latimer visiting, and a planned trip to a picnic. Details mention farm goods and market prices, plus an ice cream social in the park with the M. E. Ladies Aid Society and the Mana field Concert Band providing music.
Mrs Everett Brown won a $400 piano in a drawing held Saturday at Freeman Miller Hardware Co. A free sewing machine valued at $100 was also given away. The event drew a large crowd in Minefield park and the store plans further prizes as the contest begins this week.
Lonnie Turners visited Joe Dennis and Barney Smith was in Norwood on Saturday. Mrs Seal went to Douglas county. Carl Turner visited Oscar Lille’s Saturday night. Lillie Cooley and son visited Jesse Turner Saturday night and Sunday. A cow choked on an apple Saturday evening. Lola Hite returned from Springfield Saturday. Mr Rogers and Win Smith attended the Craxton schoolhouse singing. Rev Anderson went to Hartville Sunday. Children’s Day exercises at the old Log Church Sunday. Houston Smith spent Sunday at Roy Buckles. J H Dennis and S J White visited W R Ropper Sunday. Hattie Dennis is sick. Verbo and Ruby Dennis were guests of Minnie and Lula Dennis Monday. Mrs J O Youngs visiting mother Mrs Wilcox. peaches canned. Tarburton Bros sawmill moving to Gid Dennis farm. they and Gid Dennis help. Ice cream supper at Mr Eldridge’s Monday. all had a good time. Louise Eldridge and David visited Roy Buckles’ pasture after their colt Tuesday. A G Hensley to conduct all day singing the fifth Sunday in August at Mt Pleasant. songs Windows of Heaven No 9 and Christian Harmony in afternoon. bring dinner. Preaching at Mt Pleasant church every second Saturday.
Nice cool weather followed a smaller turnout at the big singing. Wilder Johnson and daughter are ill, Will Crippen on the sick list. Mabel and Mildred Anderton visited Aloyse and Ollie Trip. Mrs. Frye confined with a knee injury. Blackberry harvest nearly finished with plenty for all. James Frye plans to spend the winter away. Next Sunday Ashley meeting with Chas Findley preaching and Clarence Coday singing. Spence school house updated with new seats. Children’s Day observed at Old Dennis church with a good program. Luther Dugger back from Springfield with mumps. Ace Tarburton and wife stayed with Mr. Emberton. Mrs. Francis Deaver left for Kansas City. John Frye and Ernie Crippen helping with hay.
Fragmented OCR reads a local event note mentioning a gathering on Sunday at a llam venue with unclear details. Names, places, and times are unreadable, but the item appears as a brief community notice or schedule update.
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