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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
4
A letter from C. E. Cathcart of Thayer praises the Mirror with the line we’d feel lost without your paper, while J. H. Keith of Judsonia Ark says he can hardly wait for Monday to arrive for the Mirror. A saying notes that bolshevism is best opposed by work, so neither shall he eat.
War tax collection has extended to chewing gum proprietary medicines and a range of articles while pennies remain in high demand as prices rise and consumer purchases adjust to new fiscal measures.
The item notes to check the date after your name in The Mirror. It explains that the year figures indicate the subscriber year and urges renewal if the subscription has expired.
A St Louis reader writes that The Mirror is the most interesting and enterprising paper in the Ozarks, praising its editorial energy and community focus.
L A Short from Trinidad Colorado notes busy farm life and upcoming spring while a revenue measure increases tax on all soft drinks. Fountains and merchants must collect the tax, raising five cent drinks to six cents, ten cent drinks to eleven, and fifteen cent drinks to seventeen.
A Washington dispatch notes Senator Spencer near the top of potential GOP contenders. The piece argues it is not too early to start a Spencer for President movement, asserting his stature makes a nomination plausible within the party’s horizon.
Governor Gardner approves a bill raising salaries for 32 circuit judges from 3200 to 4700 a year. Exemptions apply to judges in St. Louis Kaness City Buchanan Jasper Greene and St. Louis county. Other circuit judges statewide will gain an annual 1600 increase.
The text proclaims a large pay out from Library Bond interest totaling 78,600,000 dollars, urging bondholders to exchange coupons for War Savings Stamps at post offices or banks. It promises growth to 93,000,000 dollars by January 1, 1924 and encourages reinvestment of dollars.
Dear Mother from Geo P Findley dated March 21 1919 describes a seven day furlough spent atop the Alps with striking views of cloud tops and snow peaked mountains. He notes a visit to a hotel in Luozemburg front line group photo including Sergeant Marry, Private James, Dumbar Copeland Law Calvert Louis and McPherson. He mentions a local M M O A unit and hopes to move toward the Rhine. He contrasts Alpine spring with home and sends mountain pictures and cards.
Sergeant Paul J. Robinette U S Marine Corps receives the Croix de Guerre with silver staff for distinguished action in France. Lieut L C McLaughlin and two Marines will deliver the medal at Hartville on a date to be decided. Robinette fought in France early in the war including the first Marne battle, was wounded, spent months in hospital, and has recently been discharged. He is in St Louis this week for a veterans organizing meeting and will be at home after.
The Hartville Democrat reports a lengthy petition from Mountain Grove and nearby areas asking the County Court to build a good road between Mountain Grove and Hartville. The editor urges action on a rock or hard surface road and countywide bond support, asking newspapers to respond and proposing a meeting at Manefield soon.
For 2 Speaked Ankle. As soon as possible after the injury is received get a bottle of Chamberlain's Liniment and follow the plain printed directions which accompany the bottle. Adv
The author argues that after spending about 26 billion on war expenses and witnessing Allied costs near 125 billion, Americans must continue funding through a new Victory Loan and a Liberty Loan. The piece warns that victory requires continued sacrifice, urging every American to do his part in the fifth loan to honor the pledge and finish the cleanup and recovery.
Italian citizens contribute to wartime and postwar financing through bank sales of bonds. Workers and farmers deposit and choose a bond, paying monthly installments to reach 160 lira or 600 lira. The system mirrors other belligerents in mobilizing small investors who may hold only a dollar or two at a time.
County credits for Victory Loan subscriptions go to the bank forwarding the forms to the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis and to the county where the filing bank is located. Official totals depend on subscriptions actually used by county banks with the Fed. Subscriptions must follow the Fed form and include the initial five percent payment under the government plan.
Wayne Frost, recently discharged from military service, reached Munufiedd where locals report his arrival and potential plans. No further details on purpose or next steps are provided.
The Hillview Strain direct single comb white leghorn line produced strong show results. A cock and hen won at the Missouri State Fair, mid March, with another hen achieving awards at the American Royal in Kansas City. Blues and reds earned medals at the event, while breeding notes and pricing details for stock and eggs are included. Mrs. M. F. Miller of Bates City, Missouri, is listed as a contact.
A fragmented notice urges readers with birds to contact National Gape Core Company Brandendurg Kentucky for cures. It mentions sending 25e for a box of Gage Cire and promises a money back offer or sale through drug stores. The text is garbled but centers on a bird health treatment and a mail order prompt.
The piece imagines a Kaiser victory at Paris to stress the costs of war and the necessity of the Victory Liberty Loan. It argues the price of defeat would be immense, praises Allied sacrifices, and calls Americans to support a fifth loan to hasten reconstruction and return to normal prosperity.
A fragment discusses Teal healing remedy and its claimed effects on burns cuts and sores. The text urges care to avoid differences in outcomes and mentions a cautious approach to recovery scheduling. It reads like an advertising snippet with medical claims and timing references.
Al Pion and Mr Mogens attended the Southwest Missouri Medical Society meeting in Springfield last week, joining fellow physicians for discussions and professional updates.
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