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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
4
A rainy Saturday tale shows George defying chores until an attic Brownie appears. The elf urges him to assist his mother and resist mockery, declaring that small daily deeds forge manhood. George heeds the advice, enjoys a picnic lunch, and earns praise from his parents.
A new three runner sled features a front steerable runner operated by a handle, with two rear runners mounted for stability yet flexible to ground irregularities. Designers claim it is safe and fast, offering perfect control at all times.
A simple at home party plan invites girls to bring scissors and cut out dresses from colored fashion plates. Tables hold tissue paper lace and gilt scraps for dressing paper dolls with library paste. Prizes include scissors or crepe paper outfits, and a mother reports high pleasure with little trouble.
A trap of a new type fixes quickly to position with a wire netting enclosure and a gate that allows rabbit entry but blocks exit. It consists of two pieces, one straight and the other bent to a semicircle, joined at the ends for setup.
Franklin K. Matthews reports on boys in cities who, after Friday afternoon, spend most of their time reading by Monday morning. He notes a boy listing ninety eight read books in a summer, and observes reading remains the principal recreation for many boys despite more activities.
A playful note compares an umbrella to a pancake, asking why they resemble each other. Answer given: because it is seldom seen after Lent, a pun linking the word lent to the timeframe.
A lengthy defense of road improvement argues 2,000,000 miles of unimproved rural roads waste 300 million dollars yearly, hindering farming logistics and community life. It cites Dr. Carver and Secretary Houston, urging highways to connect farms to railheads, schools, and markets, and warns against isolation and economic waste.
Ruminant calves require bulky feeds to develop stomach capacity and stimulate digestive secretions. Without roughage the calf will not thrive as the stomach needs bulk to function effectively.
A health note advises prevention of roup with clean quarters free of insects, spotless floors, fresh earth if dirt floors, and regular cleaning though not necessarily daily. It emphasizes hygiene and environmental controls as a cure remains unavailable.
The note warns that dirty surroundings spoil clean milk and contaminate dairy production. It emphasizes that dirty milk brings trouble to producers, workers, and consumers, framing filth as an abomination affecting quality and safety.
The quotation notes that cold pigs fail to grow quickly because the grain they consume to stay warm offsets their growth, highlighting a traditional farming inefficiency and the cost of keeping livestock warm in cold conditions.
A concise editorial line states that overdriving a hired horse reveals character. It underscores accountability and moral judgment, presenting a viewpoint that such act demonstrates a person's true nature regardless of other deeds. The remark ties to broader themes of responsibility and reputation.
A discussio n of potato degeneration causes and the value of seed selection. It argues against frequent seed changes, notes variations are only sometimes harmful, and stresses choosing uniform, disease resistant varieties. It covers planting depth, seasons, machine planters, and quality factors like dry matter, texture, and maturity.
The article notes side lines like poultry for home use and sale, dairy cows for family milk and butter, and small butter sales to supplement income, arguing managers should cultivate these minor but profitable practices.
The piece argues that effective implements decide profit in farming. It notes one man can cultivate a field in one day while another needs 1.25 days for the same task. It also compares field breaking times, emphasizing that better implements reduce labor and increase earnings. The cost of implements and upkeep is similar, so farmers should seek machines that save labor and grow money.
The speaker outlines a plan to produce sufficient fruits and vegetables for household use and some for sale, cure enough meat to last until hogs are killed the following year, and sell a few hogs, beef, aheap and cows to sustain the operation.
When deep snow arrives birds seek easy feeding places. Suet by trees or grain on boards or pans off the ground draws many visitors, including birds you may not know are nearby.
A callow youth professes readiness to sacrifice for his beloved. The girl tests him and mocks his effort to grow a mustache, suggesting he visit a barber and sacrifice the facial growth on the altar of love. The exchange ends with humor rather than true romance.
In a neighborly dispute, a boy and his next door neighbor argued whether tires hold air or water. To prove his point, the boy pierced his father’s new tire with an awl, demonstrating the contention in a small morning clash.
A serious woman pledges to break her husband of gambling by a yearlong abstention. She asks if he loses money, but emphasizes saving him from the temptation to place freak election bets.
A sharp exchange reveals a frascible old gentleman annoyed by the Johnsons claiming their infant as extraordinary. He notes they expect him to neglect business and study the baby's virtues, while acknowledging it is natural for parents to boast.
In a witty exchange a farmer boasts he can profit from hens by trading eggs for corn, but the hens allegedly outsmart him, securing corn until spring with no payment in return. The humor turns on the farmer underestimating his poultry.
A celebrated purveyor of indifferent sellers quips that his wife cannot grasp that a writer has off days. He half jestingly says she believes he should write freely while ink remains in the fountain pen.
The dialogue explores the notion that Hix remains forever an inventor and would become a capitalist only if any invention achieved real success. Dix questions whether any of his ideas ever worked, while Hix counters that successful invention would alter his identity.
A writer criticizes current dancing trends noting Mr Krousty-Something should act to improve the method. He claims dancing has become mere hugging set to music and suggests removing the music to change the scene. His daughter comments on possible changes.
A formal dinner featured an abundance of knives forks and spoons causing guests to watch the hostess for the correct utensil sequence. The scene highlights formal dining etiquette and participant attention to table service.
A brief dialogue ends with Mr. Borem Goode saying good night to Miss Evangeline at 11:30 p m and planning to stop by the neighborhood tomorrow night. Evangeline thanks him and notes she won’t be home.
Claude Martin of St. Louis county enjoyed a cold drink during holidays after visiting Creve Coeur. Returning home he drank deeply at a draw well and called out to his wife Maria and the children to join him, much to her curiosity and surprise.
A druggist fears his wife is losing her mind after a church incident. He explains to a doctor that on Sunday she returned from church mum and repeated a text but did not engage with other women about their talk, prompting concern.
The Farmers discuss Silas Corntusele’s daughter noting her beauty, with the Parson comparing her to Hebe, while the Farmer dismisses the compliment as drawing from her mother. The banter shows rural humor and social expectations in a small community.
A jokey dialogue depicts a master teaching a new hostler from England to manage his hitches. The learner repeats a tongue twister about Hastings and Hoboken, gradually reducing mispronounced vowels with each lesson.
In a comic exchange, Doppel appears in a coffee-colored coat, large goggles, motor caps, and oversized gauntlets. The dialogue notes the look is ridiculous yet praises him for avoiding pennant placards on his country tour.
Hub and Wife discuss dropping in on Bohrsum and prefer staying home tonight to avoid an unexpected visit. They debate the idea with reluctance and concern about guests arriving unannounced.
Dialogue shows a family struck by grippe with many sick relatives while the mother stays busy tending others and avoiding illness herself. The humor rests on the mother needing to wait on everyone instead of catching the flu.
A lighthearted exchange frames a growing family tale with a philosopher’s cheer and a worried father noting the stork’s continued favoritism toward his home. The joke hinges on life’s steadiness and the humor of expecting more arrivals.
Youthful Egotiam presents Misa Flivver who will read a paper on British Bards for the Thursday Literary Club. She claims Browning can be done nicely in a paragraph, a remark met with amused skepticism.
A fragmentary exchange depicts a lady praising the banquet company and a gentleman responding with a hint of sentiment. A souvenir mentions tucking a menu in a pocket, attributed to Fliegender Laetter.
Bacon asks if his wife has a cook book and Egbert replies with a pun about getting indigestion, implying no recipe outcome. The exchange centers on domestic humor and a quick quip about meals.
A fragment shows a sharp remark about marital harmony. The speaker notes a model husband, claiming since marriage the spouse has never caused the neighbors distress or worry. The line hints at underlying tension beneath the façade of felicity.
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