Letter From Elbert King On The Way To New Jersey
Elbert King writes from a wartime Mail era note to his mother detailing plans to reach New Jersey by Thursday. He mentions a Liberty Bond of 100 dollars with a share for his mother, notes sailors from a boat that went down were saved, and briefly references travel via New York and the Atlantic coast. He signs off with casual health advice and a sales pitch for a medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
New Jersey
Eloa
Elbert King
New York
Money to Loan by N. J. Craig
N J Craig offers funds for loan on good improved farms in Wright or Douglas counties. Local farmer or landowner seeking financing may contact N J Craig for terms and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Craig
Wright
Douglas Counties
Phelps Ave
Christian Endeavor Program on Remedies for Temperance
Church program on March 24 covers topics on abstinence as duty, temperance laws, and national prohibition. Leaders include Lula Carter Mrs C L Beach J E Craig J D Reynolds Mrs E Peters and others. Roll call and dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Carter
C. L. Beach
HR. Paul
J. E. Craig
J. D. Reynolds
E Peters
J.C. Carter
Jewell Hoover
G W Freeman
Rey
J T. Younger
Ley
Magmie Beach
Herbert Brentlinger
Dewey Davis
Mass Meeting Notice For Mansfield Officers Nomination
Notice to Mansfield Missouri voters that a mass meeting will be held Friday evening March 22 1915 at the G A R Hall to nominate officers including an Alderman from each ward a Police Judge an Assessor and a Marshal Fr Ch Riley Mayor Attest J W Brazeal City Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
G. A. R. Hall
CH. Riley
J. W. Brazeal
Local Social Notes From Mansfield Area Friday to Sunday
Route Number 2 Miss Bertha Miller of Mansfield visited grandparents and aunt. Several residents, including Mrs Chas Davis and Mrs Harley Stout, reported illness or recovery. Visits extended to John Brentlinger, Silas Rippee, Grant Letsinger, and Roy Letsinger households. Community events included a lecture at Roy school house by Miss Iraswell and signs of spring with grass and buds beginning to grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Miller
Mansfield
Chas. Davis
W. S. Cassidy
Sapulpa
Oklahoma
John Brentlinger
Harley Stout
Geo. Brentlinger
J. W.rentlinger
Neva Taker
Silas Rippee
Wm. Cassidy
G. W. Miller
Seph Letsinger
Sam Letsinger
E. KE. Marshall
Roy Letsinger
Rose Williams
Mary Jazgal
Juraf
Roy School
Iraswell
Grant Letsinger
Sam
Mary Keeling
Riley Deavers
J. A. Riley
E Ks. Marshall
Rinda Brazeal
Gus
Toy Letsinger
Vermifuge Cream Improves Child After Worm Treatment
A child afflicted with intestinal worms shows growth handicap. A few doses of WHIT 08 CREAM VERMIFUGE destroy and expel worms, after which the child improves and thrives wonderfully. Price 0c per bottle. Sold by all dealers in medicine.
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Ady
Yanks of the War Promise Victory and Peace
Private soldiers pledge to support the nation in world conflict. The speaker vows to cross seas, fight on land and air, and prove American prowess against the Kaiser. Dated Feb 10 11k at Camp Meigs Washington DC, signed by Oriel Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Oriel, Walton
Camp Meigs
Washington, D.C
Army Life Song From Camp Meigs
A wartime ballad mocks rationing and hardship as soldiers adapt to army life at Camp Meigs in Washington where meals are simple beans and stew and uniforms replace silk. The verse vows to defeat the Kaiser under sergeants guidance. The piece appears dated February 17 in Washington.
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Jinka
Farm Loans At Lowest Prevailing Rates
Geo B Freeman offers farm loans at the lowest prevailing rates with no delays. Immediate action possible for qualified applicants and quick processing to start farming projects or expansion plans. Local lender name emphasized for quick contact and trust in regional markets.
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Geo
B. Freeman
Lees Summit Physician Joins Army Medical Corps
Dr Lee Farmer accepted in the Army Medical Corps as first lieutenant. A splendid young physician of Lees Summit, he has been here about a year and earned many friends who will miss him yet are proud to serve in the world war.
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Lee Farmer
Army Medical Corps
Farmer
Lees Summit
Farm and timber land ad seeking buyers or trades
Do you want to sell or trade your farm or timber land See Avery Stephens adv for details on options and contact for negotiations.
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Avery Stephens
Adv
Big Timber Deal Linked to Paul Timber Purchase
Horace R. B. Paul closed a large timber deal by buying Julian Newton's peak trees on his farm, estimated at 200000 feet. Work to cut the lane begins this week by AEK Tar button and will take about three months. Timber will be sawed into car oak dimensions and shipped to the Tris co car department at Springfield, sold through Western Tie timber Co of St Louis, with Paul representing.
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Horace RB. Paul
Julian Newton
Mr. Paul
Trisco Car Department
Springfield
Western Tie & Timber Co
St Louis
Local ads and notices sweep Floyds-ad era
A brisk collection of short notices lists aluminum ware cleaning and pressing at Cole’s barber shop. Floyd’s adv offers second hand furniture clothes and goods at Proud’s G. A. R. building. Mirrored ads promote Story and Argosy weekly on the Mirror news stand. Town chatter notes residents visiting Hartville and St. Louis, moves to Harvey property near the school, and a county Odd Fellows gathering planned for April 20.
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Cole
Floyd's
Proud
Cole's
Mirror News
B. Turner
Micoinb
Hartville
Route Number Three Social News From Casey Jones
Everett Cofey and wife stayed at the W T Mage home over the weekend. Mrs Jessie Branstetter and Ethel Harris visited the Pea Ridge school Friday afternoon. Mrs W T Andrews and daughters were visitors Sunday evening at C I Harris's. Vernon and Lester Newton spent Saturday night and Sunday with their brother Jesse and family. Farland Owen Land Wilford Dorrell and George Harris visited Dewey Andrews Sunday afternoon. C F P Harris and wife and Mrs Jessie Branstetter dined at Mike Branstetter's Sunday. Mrs Joseph Davia and child are visiting Geo Wells for the week. Preaching at New Hope the second Saturday and Sunday at Slatin. Rev G Chadwell, Pastor.
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Jessie Branstetter
Ethel Harris
Pea Ridge
W. T Andrews
C. I
Harris
Vernon
Lester Newton
Jesse
Farland Owen Land
Wilford Dorrell
George Harris
Dewey Andrews
C. FP. Harris
Jessie Branseetter
Mike Branstetters
Joseph Davia
Geo. Wells
New Hope
Slatin
G.chadwell
Brake for county collector nomination in Macomb
Announcement states W. H. Brake of Macomb seeks the Republican nomination for county collector. Brake is well known nationwide and expected to be a strong candidate with more details promised later.
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W. H. Brake
Macomb
Brake
Saving Habit Promises Missouri Thrift Stamp Boom
The Thrift Stamp Campaign in Missouri aims to boost bank savings as 500000 residents begin accumulating stamps. It teaches thrift during war and foresees lasting wealth as War Savings Bonds mature, with today’s youth forming a lifelong saving habit that will pass to future generations.
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Missouri
Sam
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U.S.A
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Mansfield, Mo
Christian Endeavor Program
Jack Brazeals
Bukey
Jas. Coday
Army Life
Camp Meigs, Wash, D.C
Cole Ad Railroad Magazine—Mirror News Stand
Studebaker
J. C. Carter
Steve Yates
St. Louis
RE. Cooley
Harvey
J. A Fuson
Jasper
Robert Craig
Glen
Camp Doniphan
Ft. Sill
Okla
Mansfield Mirror
Seymour
Mick
Clinton
Smith & Powell
Eminence
Shannoen County
Odd Fellowship
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Englind
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Taney
Seth Bentley
Robert Morton
Mose Gray
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Glen Moberly
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Armstrong & Son
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Iowa
W. J
Horace Paul
Women's Liberty Loan Committee
Mountain Grove
City
Paul
J. FB. Gambill
M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
James Coday
Firman L. Carswell
Fairmount Ave
Kansas City
Mr. Carswell
Mirror
W. T. Norcross
Prom
Coca-Cola
Electric Bottling
Glasgow
Maraner
Wihiely Will Bee Agaerrmted
Tos
D. Denehfield
Elmer Strong
S.J. Walker
Concrete
Missouri West Side Square
Everett Cofey
W.T. Mage
Casey Jones
Ww Fe
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