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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
4
The Womans Progressive Farm Club of Wright Co. meets at Mansfield May 20 at Mrs. J. N Craig’s home. All club members and any farm women are invited to bring dinner, spend the day, and attend a short program.
George Birch Hampton born June 15 1909 in Knox County Nebraska died May 6 1922 at his parents home near Mansfield after moving to Wright County in 1919. Survived by father mother three sisters and three brothers. Funeral at Rev J W Patersons home with burial at Pleasant View.
Officials urge exhibitors to prepare entries for the Missouri State Fair with the premium list now ready for distribution. Secretary W D Smith of Sedalia invites writers and potential participants to submit by the stated dates and arrange for timely preparation of displays.
Mrs Vina Miller returns home after a two day visit with friends. W C Swabby leaves for Boliver where his family plans to relocate. Hazel Shinpaugh visits Bryant this week. Elma Brooks and Bryan McCrue win at a Saturday night party. Patrick family moves to Boliver. Smith and Walker relocate to Simmons and Alfred places this week.
An advertisement claims Herbine cures bad breath and a blue mood with one or two doses. It is pitched as a great system purifier and offered for six cents, sold by all druggists.
Wayside Gleanings reports May Clifford Gobble has come back from Iowa where he was working. local residents attended Baccalaureate Sermons in Mansfield and visitors at Christy’s included Mrs. Ruebun Williams Hazel and the Greenwood and Gobble families. An Embroidery Club gathering at Mrs. John Frye’s ended pleasantly. Miss Emma Findley wed Mr. George Gross at Norwood. The couple will live in Douglas, Ore. Christian Endeavor set for Sunday at Macomb Methodist Church with Lillie Doyle leading.
On May 7 a Sunday School session was held with Mr Saulisbury preaching at Plat Rock. Mrs Russell Letsinger and Jittie Roth stayed the Draper home Saturday night. Ace Turbutton’s mules ran a wild goose chase Monday until Ace caught them on the Springfield road. Mrs G Nonemaker and Mrs R Blank visited Mrs Draper Monday.
In town reports Mrs J D Avery stayed with daughter Mrs Chester Crain and family. Mrs Dave Crider ill. her parents Mr and Mrs Edwards with her Sunday. Mrs Sam Letsinger and children left for Surcox ie where Mr Letsinger works. Robi Morris, children, and Lester Hale visited friends. Zella Letsinger stayed with Elva Letsinger. Louise Dennis visited J W Edwards. Alva, Zella Letsinger, and Norman Stout visited Jay Dennis. G W Brentsinger and wife Neva Baker and children and Ho M Thomas and wife were dinner guests at J W Brent linger’s. Harley Stout and family visited Jay Dennis. Mab Wt Denis accompanied them home. Mrs Jay Dennis and children were at J W Edwards Saturday. Mrs Harley Stout and Mrs Milton Pullington visited Dave Crider Monday. Amos Roy and family drove to their place Sunday afternoon.
An old health ad warns against calomel poisoning noting its dangerous effects on the bones liver and digestion. It urges readers to try Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe effective substitute with claims of quick relief no salts and suitability for children.
Geo W Arnall offers disk and needle point sharpening at 25 cents per item. He provides machine work including welding any weldable metal, cutting straight tooth gears, and repairing all kinds of farm machinery. Located in Mansfield, Missouri.
Mansfield residents are urged to learn kidney health and hear a local testimonial from Mrs. S. G. Dake of Mountain Grove. She credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing back and kidney troubles after years of pain and frequent urination. The ad promotes the Buffalo made remedy priced at 60 cents at dealers.
Uncle Eli Norcross writes a farewell letter to R. A. Capple, a Eugene minister converted under his preaching, recopied by Noah D. Norcross. Presenting for publication by Harvey D. Norcross, this relic reflects Wright County friends, urging spiritual education, sanctified eloquence, and holy zeal in ministry.
Fragmented letter from a pastor urging a young preacher to serve in two churches, preach brief sermons with power, and rely on divine guidance. The writer reflects on ageing, illness, faith, and the hope of eternal life, praying the recipient will pursue bold gospel work and spiritual growth. The tone is earnest, exhortive, and rooted in apostolic faith.
Missouri State Fair in Sedalia with Secretary W D Smith planned for August 1916. Wright County Agriculture and Stock Show at Mansfield led by Secretary W A Black with September 2030 listed. Ozark Stock Show in Springfield Greene County managed by H R Nelson scheduled for October 27.
A damaged diary style note from Eli Norcross of Rogue River Oregon contains religious verse and farewell lines to a young convert. The text references faith, grace, and hope in Christ and mentions condolence and eternal salvation.
Prepare grape cuttings in fall to propagate vineyards. From one vine you can produce multiple cuttings of eight to twelve inches with two to three buds. Store in damp sand or buried outside to prevent freezing, then transplant next spring with rows three feet apart and four inches between plants.
Farmers split over poultry manure with some blaming crop burn while others praise dramatic gains. The practice hinges on rapid soluble nutrients in the manure, which can burn if not applied thinly, yet yields are described as wonderful when used safely and in moderation.
Farmers are advised to turn hogs into the orchard promptly after picking. Hogs will consume fallen apples, reduce worm multiplication, and thoroughly root every foot of ground. Early grazing aids soil work before the ground freezes and growth ends.
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