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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1916
Page
9
A stark call to reject a proposed amendment as a wave of public sentiment swells. The author asserts a personal stance against a broad social consequence and urges a decisive vote in favor of restraint and caution. The message frames the issue as a direct conflict between mortality and civic choice.
A rousing plea declares that destroying the liquor traffic in Missouri will save boys, girls, homes, and institutions. The message urges readers to join a broader moral reform effort to protect the state’s youth and social fabric.
Chaplain Stirling notes in three years more than 3700 convicts admitted at Missouri penitentiary, mostly young men. He estimates over 1200 yearly, about 100 per month, roughly four daily. He warns this reflects homes across Missouri and urges readers to consider the impact on families and communities.
A writer argues that if Missouri residents are profiting from liquor traffic then selling all the state’s populace at that price would be a bad bargain, expressing skepticism about perceived gains.
A satirical text reworks Psalm 23 with jail and gutter imagery and urges voting yes on Amendment No 3 on Mov 7. It references T.H. Ivy and depicts threats of punishment and penitentiary terms while urging a conscience vote.
Questioning who tells the truth about prohibition asks whether governors mayors wardens sheriffs bankers and other business leaders will speak honestly about its benefits or if brewers and distillers driven by profit are more credible in state after state and city after city.
An excerpt arguing that taxes to cover liquor costs come from the eighties of annual Missouri alcohol expenditure, claiming a net gain of seventy five million dollars to be distributed to the wives and children of drinkers.
Farmers are told that only two percent of national grain production goes to alcohol manufacturing. The note claims this small share is insufficient to feed starving souls afflicted by liquor traffic for twenty days.
Antrim announces weekly Sunday school sessions at No 5 starting at 2 p.m. All welcome to attend.
The list of names thanking for rash Dn subscription since last report includes W. T. Baker of Mansfield, Viola Draper of Pasadena California, EA Lee of Norwood, Sam King of Dawson, Oleli, BF Vest of Mansfield, H C Carnall of Missouri, and Mont.
A compilation of speeches on labor unions and open shop views cited from various late 19th and early 20th century venues. The remarks criticize unions for lowering standards while praising individual liberty and the open shop as a path to equality of opportunity.
Mansfield native Carl Mays star pitcher for the Boston Red Sox spent a week visiting his brother Myed south of town. He enjoyed Ozarks hunting and fishing with Rakin Manory, son of a Portland magnate. They travel in Buielewaite en route from Boston to Portland.
A devotional exhortation urges believers to join the fight for church revival and spiritual strength. It proclaims that the Lord’s power blesses the church and calls the weary to stand firm as nation and faith are united in a bright, dawning purpose.
The Mansfield Congregational or Christian program outlines a Sunday afternoon service with songs led by Mamie Reach and Mrs Tripp, a prayer time, and a report from the presbytery delegate. Minutes from the previous Business Session are noted, with emphasis on missionary work in Japan and spiritual needs.
Lead Hill area residents share autumn weather changes and personal updates. The note mentions visitations by Mrs Crider and family, Jake Crider’s trip to Houston, a horse dying on the vow, Will Criler and John Morris returning from Delay, Mr Glenn of Mansfield visiting A K Tarbutton, Mrs H L Lee of Cedar Gap recovering, Miss Saitle Goss staying with Liza Jan, and Steve Yates family in a new car. Sunday School at Lead Hill each week with services and preaching on the first, second, and both Sundays after Sunday School.
The Christian church has purchased the Mrs Rippee property for 800 dollars. The house currently occupied by Walter White will be moved to the rear to make way for a new parish house and a church on the corner lot.
Notice announces a sale of honey consignments at J. D. Reynolds and Steve Yates. One gallon consignments sold. Auction anticipated in August with terms announced locally.
Prairie Hollow and Olathe hold preaching on the second Saturday and Sunday. Sunday school every Sunday. Prayer meeting every Wednesday night and Christian Endeavor every Sunday night. RUBY.
The notice announces preaching by Reve MH Cull at Pleasant Hill, with gatherings each first Saturday night, Sunday, and Sunday night.
Democratic nominee for prosecuting attorney Hon W A Carter of St Louis and Hon W Jackson of Hartville spoke this afternoon at the air dome about farm loans offered at the lowest prevailing rates with no delay, per Adv Wo TV Meean.
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