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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
8
Ava and Hartville guests frequent Mansfield with sign ads at Mansfield Bakery and a new crossing near Bertram's store. Local residents such as J H Pope and L O Nieder renewals, A V Hylton changes address, and visits by officials, professors, and merchants mark a busy week in Mansfield and surrounding towns.
A note promises low prices on all dental work until July 7, when the writer will attend the National Dental Convention. It invites readers to call for prices and to try trades for any item.
A tale recalls Scott’s joke about an overcoat belonging to Mark Twain. Scott needed the coat for a funeral and rain, returning a mailed parcel later filled with Twain’s own pipes and items. Twain reacts with wry humor, remarking on the uncle’s funeral being a possible failure.
A six year old named Tommy voices a demand for higher pay and longer hours while a parent asserts strict bedtime. The dialogue unsettles a domestic scene as the child negotiates with a parental figure over chores and curfews.
A bill by the Russian minister of justice aims to end penal servitude in Siberia by moving punishment to European Russia prisons. Convicts would not be required to settle after sentences and would instead be under police supervision. Since a Japanese treaty, Siberia’s convict population has risen, drawing protests from the free population and harming regional development.
Mrs Exe I says she had to discharge her cook today while Mrs Wye But remarks that last time she saw her she was a perfect jewel. Mrs Exe explains jewels are ornamental rather than useful gifts a domestic scene.
A cryptic report recalls a unsettling encounter where a strange man spoke a story that unsettled the listener. The exchange ends with the listener unable to regain composure, hinting at a deeper tragedy behind the narrative.
A brief excerpt shows a woman calling Will by name and joking about how she sent kisses by parcel post while he would prefer special delivery. The tone is whimsical and domestic, reflecting light correspondence.
A light exchange questions a friend’s status at the bar with a witty reply praising his solid standing and ready generosity for the crowd. The playful banter emphasizes sociable vibes and loyal companionship in a lively tavern setting.
A brief garden note records a light exchange where one person asks about a rose and the reply offers two plants for a quarter. The fragment hints at a playful trade or barter moment. No clear date or location is provided.
Dlana Grissom suffered a severe face burn from hot water. neighbors express hope for quick recovery. Mrs. M. Barlow shows off a fine flock of young turkeys. Grandma Williams visited Mrs. Edwards. Lydia McIntosh stays with Julit Stephens who is ill. Numerous visits, travel, and farm notes inform Route 2 residents. Several local names appear with social calls, chores, and farm tasks, including luminaries like George Brewer, J. W. Edwards, Harley Stout, and Win Latvenhizer, plus updates on animals, repairs, and a few injuries.
Julian A. Pax, state organizer of the Socialist party, will speak at Mansfield on Wednesday June 4 at 7 00 pm. Ladies invited. Public welcome admission free.
M G Hensley will build a one story brick structure between the Bank of Mansfield and the new Day building. It will join Coday's Millinery and house a grocery and meat market. Excavation began this week.
For sale six miles southeast of Mansfield Missouri. Ten acres in cultivation with remaining timber. Log cabin improvements, spring, fruit trees, wood neighborhood. School and church within one mile. Bargain call W C owner at Mansfield Hotel Ady.
M. Hodge is thanked for contributing one dollar to enroll as a Mirror subscriber, enabling continued access to the paper’s content. The notice acknowledges the gift and its role in supporting the publication.
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