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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
3
A persuasive appeal urging continued support for the Red Cross after charitable giving, stressing that funds funded Frontline aid and repatriation across Belgium and Switzerland. It emphasizes the personal responsibility of readers to finance mercy work and compares support to Liberty Bonds.
A veteran writes from France in April detailing delayed return to the U S A. He notes wartime anxiety over U S actions, reports active service, and compares conditions in Europe to the United States. He mentions scarce sugar, coffee, wine, and prices, and recalls a recent encounter with German artillery.
Narrator recalls a long run, passing a boy who was running, noting Missouri boys' speed. Old Shep did it, it was funny at the moment but not afterward. Reflects on having wild experiences, some amusing, some not. Requests cigarettes from Dick and asks about Clif's arrival and workload.
All threshing machine owners and operators in Wright County are called to meet at the food administration office in Mansfield on Saturday June 1 at 1 30 p m. The aim is to plan a convenient and profitable observance of food administration regulations for threshing and separating wheat or rye. If you expect to do business as a threshing operator in Wright County this year please answer this call. Guy Willis Holmes U S Food Administrator Wright County
Wartime missives describe meatless days and scarce bread in France. Pvt Harry B Stephens writes of training struggles, ambition to prove himself, and longing for home as he serves with the 17th Aero Squadron. Auntie receives news of family and town growth amid the war effort.
A short wartime letter from Pvt. Harry B. Stephens writes he is well and in France, asks about Frank in the latest draft, mentions Jesse is nearby but unseen for some time, and that they hope to reunite by noon before closing and urging a quick reply.
A cheerful license to happiness through amiable nature, but constipated readers are advised to take Chamberlain's Tablets to ease bowel movement and boost appetite and digestion. The ad promises easy benefits from a simple remedy and a sound temperament.
Ivan Lark writes from Ft Monroe Virginia aboard a ship awaiting sailing. He reports good health and entertainment on board including music movies and a player piano. He mentions funds checks Liberty bond and plans to reach France and asks about Purtle and Missouri’s status.
An advertisement urges readers to use Chamberlains Liniment to relieve rheumatism, claiming the relief is worth many times its cost and presenting the product as a great help.
The Food Administration raised the cash and time margins for binder twine from 1% to 2c per pound cash and 2c per pound on time above factory price 28c to ensure early orders, higher dealer costs, stock for 1918 harvest, and wartime cost increases. It urges farmers to order promptly to prevent shortages and allow ample shipping time from factory to local dealers. Sanol promoted for kidney and bladder troubles with 24 hour relief and priced at 50c and $1.00.
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