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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1914
Page
7
Fragmented readout from Wright County political notices lists candidates for county offices including William WIDELOTDEL for County Clerk and Bert WERNOX for Village votes, all subject to Republican primary on Tuesday August 1 with township and township candidates across Wright County.
An article notes a candidate in Wright county drawing a political contest challenge from voters at the primary election. Names and party details are obscured or garbled, but the report centers on electoral proceedings and public ballot implications within the township.
Two local baseball teams organize a Decoration Day event with proceeds for a public purpose. The lineup lists Crippen pitching for the South team against Tripp’s West squad, with Rippee, Rippee, and Rippee among players and Joss Ross at right field. The game starts promptly at 2 PM.
Kd Alford traveled through Norwood and Mountain Grove on Saturday promoting his bid for the Republican nomination in cotton. The reception among Republican voters nationwide was favorable.
A vintage advertisement asserts Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles and many related ailments for men and women plus children. The claim covers diabetes, rheumatism, and back weakness with a mail order price of 1 dollar. Dr. E. W. Hall of St. Louis promotes testimonials and nationwide availability through druggists.
Moeetze Virginia Mrs. J C Green reports suffering with womanly troubles until she tried Cardus. After two doctors and various tonics failed, Cardus cured her and revived her health. She urges others to try it, noting it tones the nervous system and restores rosy cheeks. Readers can request medical advice from Chatanooga Medicine Co.
Special correspondence from STONY POINT notes visits among residents. Marve Coday and wife visited her father WN Johnson. Richard and Mattie Selli, and Ethel [ind les, went to Prairie Hollow Sunday and reported a nice time. Miss Beatrice Melntoshi visited Miss Sarah Findlay Saturday night. Ralph Bennett and wife visited N.N. Jolson Sunday afternoon. The column also mentions Pansy and Alva Hensley returning from Oklahoma.
A historical ad fragment promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer as a candy style remedy for children with feverish, peevish behavior, pale skin, rotten breath, stomach pain, diarrhea, and night grinding of teeth. Claims to expel worms quickly with no coaxing, priced at 25 cents with pharmacist purchase.
Norwood resident Don W. Schofield announced his Republican bid for Wright County collector. Born in Wright County, he is a Mountain Grove High School and Gem City Business College alum and an experienced accountant. The piece also notes local figures Col. Kay and Dewey Kay visiting, a Branson teacher appointment, and signs painted for local businesses by a sign painter.
Community notes from Cheerful Valley record social visits to Prairie Hollow and surrounding households on Sundays and Saturdays. Include names such as Win Brand, L Alfred, Miss Chiribella, Miss Alva Mieve, Leon Brentiinger, Susie Querholser, Alli Shane, Byron Shines, Lethe Slanes, Mrs. Mary Williams death May 4, and a family obituary prayer. Church services at Pelayitive Tape listehurch and Prairie Hollow appear alongside neighborly calls and acts of kindness.
Special correspondence from Mountain Line recounts social visits and dining at Ada Millers and Martin Gilleys amid neighborly notes. Readers correct initials, name associations, and mention planting corn after a storm while inviting Dinah to future letters.
The Wright County Medical Association met in Norwood with strong turnout and an engaging program. Topics included puerperal septicemia and convulsions, with nearly all county doctors participating. The next session will be in Hartville in August. the association counts Dr. R. M. Rogers of Mansfield as a member.
A report notes extensive granitoid construction activity is planned or taking place during the year. Work includes quarrying, processing, and installation of stone materials across multiple sites, reflecting ongoing demand for durable building stone and related infrastructure projects.
The Mansfield Concert Band delivered a pleasing performance in the park Saturday evening. The event drew local residents and showcased the town’s music talent in a relaxed outdoor setting.
A reader reports his sister’s husband recovering from rheumatism after using Chamberlin’s Liniment. The Newton, Iowa resident credits one bottle for relief by the next morning. The product is sold by all dealers.
A May 16 dispatch from Mreeport Kansas notes cautious optimism for the wheat crop as farmers report improving conditions and growing promise in southern Kansas fields. The writer predicts a strong yield if current trends hold through harvest season.
Health is touted as the main factor in success with advice praising Chamberlains Tablets to ease constipation. Local business notes mention Whitaker Stock & Spur and manager Alex Salisbury. G W Freeman & Son advertise new spring dress goods and clothing. Prof J A Hylton sends carnations for Mothers Day at the Sunday school. Ad indicates an upcoming 1000 phone directories and calls for advertisers.
Peggy Short closes with more Left-Overs notes detailing visits among local residents. Reports include Miss Turner at Geo Soueck's, Lil Creek burial for Mr Lemons of Woodstork, various Sunday gatherings, illnesses, and social calls across Springfield, Antrim, Seymour, and surrounding names such as Murrell, Spock, Taylor, Dedman, and Rushing, with Mother's Day at Zion and a closing farewell from Peggy Short.
Hartville based Dr. F. H. Riley is conducting dental work in town this week. Attorney C O W Evans of Hartville visited on Monday for professional matters.
An old ad promotes Joy of Dancing Exercise and Allen’s Foot-Fase powder to relieve aching feet, claiming daily dancing parties are common and that the anti sophric powder slows feet. It notes a trial package is free and lists Allen 8. Olmsted, Le Roy, N.Y. as the source.
Special correspondence reports pleasant weather and light frost with no damage. Farmers near completion of corn planting and some plowing. Mentions of local visitors Mansfield and Rowland. Sunday school at old log church, Pansy absent, Rastus supervising. Also notes on real estate ads, subscription rates, and a Boys of Woodcraft charter drive. Local shop ads mention spring suits and fabrics.
Prof C M Tate has returned from a trip to Jefferson City and other points and expects to leave soon to resume his music schools.
The Wright county corn contest offers a 25 prize for the boy under 16 who raises the most corn on one acre at Webber. Register by June 6 with County Clerk E.G. Puptle in Hartville by in person or by letter. No registration fee required. Archie Smith of Mountain Grove is the first to register. Get busy and enter.
At the last meeting of Whcerty council newly elected officials were sworn in and appointive officers named. Mayor, Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney, Crier, Marshall, Health Officer, Street Commissioner, Tax Collector, and Police Sgt. listed. Council meets the seated members each month. Local notices mention dentist Dr. F. W. Riley visiting Wright County and various ads.
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