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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
4
N J Craig offers to loan money on good improved farms in Wright or Douglas counties. The lender seeks solid security and reliable borrowers. This notice outlines the available loan terms and contact details for interested growers.
City officials include Mayor J Freeman Clerk SE s rSZ Brazeal Treasurer Anderson Attorney Rue Strong Street Commissioner Carnal Collector Turner Police Judge Coday Newton Health Officer Fuson Aldermen First Ward Turner Black Second Ward Fuson Livingston President Board of Health Freeman Fuson Livingston Council meets the second Monday evening of every month.
Frisco Lines timetable lists East Bound and West Bound trains with passenger and freight services. Notable items include No 101 passenger at 55 pm, No 103 passenger, No 240 local freight at 11 00 am, No 102 passenger at 5 25 am, and No 104 passenger at 66 ppm. Agent L F Livingston appears as timetable agent.
Daily schedule shows departures from Mansfield at 4:50 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. after Prisco train 103 arrival, with arrivals at Ava around 4:00 p.m. and 1:80 p.m. Notates return trips from Ava to Mansfield with 3:00 p.m. arrival and 3:30 p.m. departure.
Baptist Church offers Sunday school every Sunday at 6:45 a.m. with A. Stephens as superintendent. Preaching on the second and fourth Sundays by Hav. T. B. Kitzinger, Minister.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church announces preaching every fourth Sunday led by Rev. John T. Younger with G. W. Freeman serving as superintendent. Services begin at 0:45 a.m.
Preaching every second Sunday morning and evening led by Pastor T. EB. Prall. Sunday school each Sunday at 9:45 am led by JD Reynolds, Superintendent.
The Church of Christ holds Bible action at 11 a.m. each Sunday with J. C. Carter as superintendent Prosoling every first Sunday. Oscar Wright is listed in later notes.
The Mirror announces Griffith of Wood Township as a Republican candidate for Wright County Assessor, subject to voter selection at the August primary.
W S Griffith of Wood township joins Mansfield Mirror campaign as a 1924 Republican aspirant for Wright County assessor. Former state legislator, lifelong Wood resident, experienced in general and stock raising, he aims for fair and impartial service and plans to visit the area soon to meet voters.
May Make Back For Sheriff for H. Dennis of Pleasant Valley Township is likely to be in the race for sheriff of the county. He was born and reared in the county and comes from a notable family. Dennis is a former deputy sheriff and a longtime Republican organizer. He is described as a courageous, capable, law‑abiding candidate who would uphold sober enforcement of the law for the safety and interests of the people.
Republican central committee gathering at Hartville on Sunday with Joe TH Dennis John N Pryor Jr Hirate Paul and spouse in attendance. Newton Wie appointed to committee from Gastonade townwhip replacing Pryor Jr now resident of Manafield. J M Stephens assigned to Mountain Grove township replacing J W hes. Maries Township expected to elect delegates March 34 to county meeting at Hartville where three delegates will be chosen for the 6th district.
Hartville Democrat reports Roberts accepts a summer position in the Hartville area. A plan to depart for Kansas early in the week for employment is noted. Woodrow Housley aged 14 months died near Norwood yesterday and will be buried today. cause listed as intima and pneumonia. A calf born at the factory of Tom Tivdle in Woodtown Nip had two well formed heads and four eyes described in odd detail.
Crescant Electric Co relocates Wits week to Mountain Grove. Wi M Nelson and family and Wo Arrewood and family will establish homes there.
The farmer Tuthill reports persistent rats around his place resisted poisons until RAT SNAP was used. He broke a cake of RAT SNAP where rats scamper and within days all rats were gone. The ad lists three sizes and prices 50e 31.00, sold and guaranteed by local firms.
A Springfield advertising note urges readers to keep a case of ginger ale on hand for unexpected guests. It extols the appeal of readily accessible, high quality bottles to serve at a moment's notice and provides Electric Bottling Co. contact in Springfield, Missouri.
A sprawling OCR mash notes advertising copy and local notices from The Mirror. It includes subscription promos, name checks, moves, court mentions, and social items about residents and businesses across towns, with scattered names and places like Midian Rydon Arkutuaas Memphis Tenn and Sapulpa Okla.
The Moaldesningers present a quirky entertainment night at the Noget Theatre. The event features a community key count course and a first number billed for Be Hawke, Quinte, and Halhewirth with E. Peters among the participants.
A reader recounts purchasing RAT SNAP from KOA Alcorn Hardware Co and Husan Drug Co Mansfield and Little Randall of Norwood. He reports a rapid drop in live rats after use and states dead rats appeared soon after starting treatment, with the remaining pests gone within days.
Government urges broad action as influenza strains spread. The public is advised to take protective steps and follow health guidance to reduce transmission among families and communities.
An old advertisement promotes OZONOL to be taken three times daily. It touts improvements in health and notes availability from druggists in 80e and ioe jars.
Harvey Coday writes from Caldwell Idaho on February 28 describing wheat yields of 40 bushels per acre, barley 10 to 60, corn 40 to 70, farm sizes around 20 to 40 acres, and a Moise River valley location near Middleton. He notes prune orchards, a 12 acre purchase, strawberry acreage, sheep camps with about 3 000 sheep, and stock quality while inviting skepticism about self reported gains.
Local notes record signs of early spring with thawing snow and west winds. Health updates include flu illnesses in the Boyer and Sanders families, a school term start at Stoney Point, and Mrs. Imhof's continued illness. Miscellaneous social mentions note Miss Barnett, Miss May Long, Alta Tharp, and Chester Tharp visiting Robt Imhoff's home.
Rmber tsemay, Leslie Groon of Seymour, and Charley Young’s price mix with local names. Names of those who died Sunday include Robert Young, Roy and Howard Willis, Jim and Jessie Benton, Virgil Mearmon. Alex Glenn and Nanes Beott wed Wednesday and moved to Glenn farm in Seymour. Marion Latimer staying with B. W. Hensley. Charley Young at Grove Springs. Verbie Claxton listed sick.
Viola Gann returned home after a two week visit with relatives at Woll Creek. Alma Draper spent part of the week with Mrs. Roby and toured Ava. Burley Miller aided Roy Wade this week. C M Milla and his wife visited Draper Sunday. A storm arrived with heavy snow noted in a Maine letter. Hugh Williams moved to Manafield. Jim Turley hauled fodder from George Miller’s place. Poddy.
A vintage advertisement touts My's Cream Balm to clear catarrh and nasal congestion. It claims rapid relief from stuffy noses, sneezing, and breathing difficulties by inserting a small amount into the nostrils to soothe inflamed membranes. It emphasizes fragrance and antiseptic action for instant comfort.
Luke Rielly recalls a water rat encounter near the river and notes use of RAT SNAP. A creature nicknamed Abou Loonintitos briefly sought water to cool a burning stomach and died before entering the water. Products and local sellers are mentioned.
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