National Full Crew Law faces rail cost backlash in states
The piece contrasts state and federal wage laws for rail crews, noting New Jersey follows New York, and arguing federal rules raise costs for railways. It claims billions in compliance costs, questions who bears the burden, and suggests railways may pass taxes and higher expenses to the public while resisting sweeping wage mandates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
New York
Congress
Presient
Roosevelt
Nagel
Dr Miles Laxative Tablets Endorsed for Children
Many children suffer constipation with serious results unless bowels are watched and a gentle laxative given. Dr Miles Laxative Tablets are praised by Sisters of Christian Charity for children’s ease of taking, candy like flavor, chocolate taste, and reliable action. A box costs 25 cents, sold only in boxes, not bulk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Sisters of Christian Charity
Charles St. Luzerne
Dr. Miles
Miles Medigal
Elkhart
Ind
Rail policy debate spurs shoppers and travelers’ concerns
New York Times notes that travelers shippers and customers all bear costs from railroading policy. It argues that support for lawmakers and executives shaping rail costs reflects the interests of those who rely on rail service and vote for officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
How To Make Good Bread By Miss Tanna Wessling
Instructions from the Department of Agriculture on bread making. Miss Wessling shares a recipe for a one pound loaf using 12 ounces flour, 10 ounces tepid water, and small amounts of sugar and salt. It outlines mixing, fermenting, resting, and a warm room of 80 to 86 degrees to avoid sour or soggy bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanna Wessling
Department of Agriculture
Department
Miss Wessling
Justice Court Fines Local Man for Nuisance Charge
In Justice Court A J Grantham was fined ten dollars and costs on a state charge of committing a nuisance. The case, preferred by Frank Smalley, was tried before a jury including Wim Roper Jake Hoover Bertram and others. Constable J White and prosecutor EK Garner represented the state, Col Nied the defense, with Grantham appealing to the September circuit term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. Grantham
N.N. Nichols
Frank Smalley
Wim. Roper
Jake Hoover
Bertram
A. KE. Tarburton
John Eldridge
F.d.case
J. White
EK. B. Garner
Hartville
Col. L. O. Nied
Grantham
Circuit Court
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
A historic advertisement claims the Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder issues for men and women, including gravel and diabetes, promising bladder regulation in children and mail delivery for $1 with a two month treatment per bottle. Testimonials and Dr E W Hall of St Louis are cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Wonder
E W. Hall
Olive Street
St Louis
Alfalfa in the Ozarks prospects for Wright county farms
Andrew Ross of six miles northwest of Mansfield urges Wright county farmers to try alfalfa. He reports strong yields, advising on land conditions, timing, and sowing methods for April or August plantings to secure three to four hay cuttings yearly and a potential five tons per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Ross
Mansfield
Wright County
Mr. Ross
Wright
Time to Eat and Digestive Tablet Advertisement
A vintage note warns against rapid eating as a cause of indigestion and constipation and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for relief. It emphasizes thorough chewing, saliva production, and that digestion starts in the mouth. The ad claims many stomach troubles have been cured and that the tablets are easy to take, sold by all dealers.
Music, Ice Cream and Baseball Concert and Ball Game
The Manetiell Concert Band pleased listeners with a park concert and an ice cream supper on Friday afternoon. Mansfield defeated Spring Valley 11 to 10 in a featured ball game, with ice cream receipts at 30.00 and game proceeds 2.60 plus donations 2.54, totaling 35.15 and leaving about 31.00 net.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manetiell
Mansfield
Spring Valley
Frisco timetable shows freight connections and times
The Frisco schedule lists local freights and fast mail connections with times. It notes trains 101 102 18 W M I and N O 12 46 pm and 11 am, providing a snapshot of departure windows and service designations.
County Seat News Highlights Local Incidents and Visits
Uncle John Hutson bitten by a copperhead last Thursday recovered with Dr Latimer reporting improvement. Charley Jordan died from a shooting at Pease Mill in LaClede Co after a hog dispute. three others were with Joe Prince. Decoration Day events included speeches by Mayor Jackson and Chas W Evans among others. Visitors include Howard Getty returning from California to see his ailing mother. Mrs Protheroe and daughter travel to Iowa. Mr Protheroe to return this week. New barber shop opens on the square as Rose and Kelley move in. Prof J B Boyd resigns Lebanon schools to study at Columbia. Wim Smith injured by electrocution while adjusting a wire. Uncle John Odle visiting from Norwood. School board hires Emma Wood as intermediate teacher. superintendent and principal positions remain open.
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Speciul Corres
John Hutson
Latimer
Charley Jordan
Jack Jordan
Elk Creek
Joe Prince
Pease Milla
Laclede Co
Prince
Jackson
Chas W. Evans
J. Lon Dennis
Frink
Arthur Hunter
Kungagi City
Montay
Howard Getty
California
R.l.protheroe
Iowa
Kelley
J. B. Boyd
Lebanon Public Schools
State University At
Columbia
Wim. Smith
Wherehel
Main Street
Connie Turner
Marshfield
Duncan
Chandler
West Hartville
Infant Dead at Fourteen in Cal. Measles Tragedy
Carl Miller, 14, son of Newton and Mariposa Miller, Cal., died Friday from measles and related infantile diseases. Remains were brought to Prairie Hollow church for funeral services by Rev. Robert Young, burial beside relatives in Prairie Hollow cemetery. Parents and body later taken to Mansfield. Mr. Miller is nephew of G. W. Miller of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
Newton Miller
Mariposa
Cal
Prairie Hollow Church
Robert Young
Prairie Hollow
Mansfield
Mr. Miller
G. W. Miller
Surprise Party For Mr White Family Hosts
Neighbors and friends in the 5 J White household staged a surprise celebration last week arranged by Mrs White to mark her birthday anniversary. Guests report an enjoyable time and the event was kept secret prior to the reveal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5. J. White
Methodist Pastor Preaches at M E Church in Seymour
Rev J J Wolf of Seymour, pastor of Manafield Methodist Episcopal church, filled his regular appointment here Sunday morning and evening. In the absence of Prof J A Hylton, Sunday school superintendent, Dr R M Rogers acted as superintendent and Mrs W A Black led the Professor's class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Wolf
Seymour
Manafield Methodist Episcopal Church
J. A. Hylton
M. KE
R. M. Rogers
W. A. Black
Chamberlain's Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ady for sale
A booster style notice urges every family to keep Chamberlain's Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during hot weather. It claims the preparation is valuable, nearly always needed before summer ends, and offers it for sale by all dealers through Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ady
Died in Hospital William Buckey 55 in Springfield
William F. Buckey aged 55 died in a local hospital last night at 8 o'clock from complications of diseases. Formerly a runchman near Grand Junction Colorado he moved to Springfield then Mansfield Missouri after throat surgery. Survived by widow and two children aged 6 and 8. Funeral Monday at St Joseph's church with burial in St Mary's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Buckey
Mr. Buckey
Grand Junction
Colo
Springfield
Mansfield
St. Joseph's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Hilsabeck and Turner Tie June Nuptials at Hartville
Cecil Hilsabeck of Mountain Grove wed Bess Turner of Mansfield in Hartville Sunday with Squire Freeman officiating. Groom works in a Mountain Grove bakery. bride, daughter of C L Turner, a Mansfield High School graduate class of 1912. They will reside in Mountain Grove.
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Cecil Hilsabeck
Mountain Grove
Bess Turner
Mansfield
Hartville
Squire Freeman
B. F. Stone
Vida Coday
Wim
Hilsabeck
C. L. Turner
Mansfield High School
United Spanish War Veterans Encampment in Fruitville
In St Louis on May 29 1913 a letter announces the Department of Missouri will host its annual encampment June 17 18 1918 in Fruitville Col Torrey is to host guests from the Grand Army of the Republic Confederate Veterans and a large force of Boy Scouts Requests publication to invite Spanish War Veterans to send their names to Capt Harry Landsman Department Commander to help organize a local veterans camp
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St. Louis
United Spanish War Veterans
Department of Missouri
Jay L. Torrey
Fruitville
Torrey
Grand Army of the Republic
National Guard
Harry Landsman
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L.o.nieder
Roone
Freeman-Miller Co
Mansfield, Mo
Birmingham
Frisco
Eve
A Rew Ceeari
Webster’s New International Dictionary
Merriam Webster
Merriam Co
Masaf
Sabath
Sulzer
Justice Court
Texas
Ozarks
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Mumeatiela
Munatfield
Bowen Eevee
Eemea Lm
County Seat News
Jeff Bailey
Wright County Sunday School Association
Charley Teague
Grove Springs
T. A. Yost
Oklahoma
W. E. Kirk
John Odle
Norwood
Emma Wood
Hilsabeck-Turner
R. E. Lee
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