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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
2
Historic OCR fragment details a party primary election in Missouri with candidates for county and state offices. It lists positions such as Senator in Congress, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Attorney General, and Sheriff, naming multiple locales and officials. The document references August ballots and lists many candidate names and county entities, though legibility is poor.
Fragmentary OCR yields a political candidate list and county official designations. Names and places are garbled, but references to election primaries, a county, and positions such as coroner and clerk suggest a political notices item requiring clarification.
Walter S. Dickey is described as a patriot and loyal Republican whose long service to the party is cited as evidence he should be nominated for United States Senate. Supporters say his nomination would strengthen the ticket and assure victory, as he prioritizes party success over personal ambition.
The piece proclaims T. F. Lenhart as a candidate for coroner of West County, subject to Republican support in August. It notes his four years of service, calls him the sole experienced candidate, and asserts the coroner will require investigations into a death, with duties and potential appointments outlined.
M G Hensley announces Vip they iss i et tee fod thie He teitivceneeni tat MEG Cherstiey A Pedsunt Vahey bewastiip with assessor oof Weielit county, tether withat the I jyubdieun veters at thie Aupest popacy. The push aims to fund a vie Dees Camper Cow the eggia Vint, as the state and local leaders discuss tax collections and public services.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a Christian Endeavor event with names and dates unclear. Mentions May, a speaker, and a local gathering, with scattered references to a church and a community program.
The note appears to be garbled OCR text listing names and topics such as births HHS Hereries and social events. It mentions visitors, crops, crops series, and various personal names, suggesting a fragmented community correspondence page with scattered references rather than a cohesive story.
Fragmented OCR reads like a city notice about proceedings at Speinpehield Hospital this week. It mentions eligibility for a party, a boarding house, and a public sale near Maar Silel in Pierkville with a station and interest in a town event on Wednesday.
The piece argues against price cutting by retailers to hurt small dealers and towns. It contends true competition is between quality articles, not aggressive price cuts that compel manufacturers to lower all brands. It warns such tactics harm consumers by eroding incentives for improved goods and cites the Fisher Flour Mills case as illustrating consumer loss, while noting mixed effects on overall market competition and pricing strategies.
In a brief church notice Rev. MS Dilan, pastor, leads Sunday school each Sunday. The listing calls for worship service at evening and invites parishioners to attend.
Religious notice states that Prewehing services occur every fourth Subiday evening to aid Simelwy. Rev. disepl Davis is pastor and Sunday school meets every Subday at Woon. Freeman and Suge are listed in association with the group.
The notice states regular services led by Pastor Kevch Wo Neodinon at Wh LD each Saturday, with Siehselon mentioned as part of the congregation or service.
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