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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1915
Page
7
A fragmented compilation of quotes and captions from newspapers presents a satirical look at public speaking and consumer culture. It includes lines about dented tables, white clothes, Red Cross, and gag exchanges between partners.
A courtroom scene features a Sunday School teacher urging a child to grow up virtuous while the girl Emma Wayup declines to be judged by status, preferring to be looked around rather than looked up to. The judge presides over the exchange in a moralizing moment.
Mr Dustin Stax defines war stocks as the securities currently blamed for reckless speculation that people are always eager to indulge in. The exchange over their meaning highlights concerns about market behavior during wartime.
A fragmentary Emerson passage reflects on a mortal amid a celestial council, overwhelmed by perpetual illusions. Gods loom in spheres as snowstorms cascade, driving the individual with shifting crowds and deceptive temptations. Only fleeting clarity reveals the solitary figure with the enthroned deities.
The Philadelphia Record notes that etymology study frustrates students whose vocabulary is limited to everyday speech. Teachers often test definitions, derivations, and proper usage. One boy defined ligament as a band but wrote about a brass ligament rolling down the street.
Caleb C. Dula of Yonkers New York has secured three patents. The first two cover tobacco packing in elongated cartridge form with sections for smoking or chewing and a filler and binder. The third patent concerns a pipe designed to hold prepared cartridges and prevent accidental dislodgment when pressed into and expanded within the bowl.
An exchange jokes about marriage and finances with the man asked why he won’t wed. The woman replies that two can live cheaper, but the lady refuses to keep house and insists on living at hotels, turning the idea into a humorous sting.
A factory in London dedicated to producing British violins employs only disabled soldiers and sailors, showcasing a unique enterprise aimed at providing work for veterans and supporting disabled veterans through skilled craftsmanship.
Printera takes precise measurements while tailors tailor to exact specs ensuring a precise fit. The collaboration highlights craftsmanship and accuracy in producing personalized garments and printed materials.
Conducted by the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Prohibition is inevitable in this country says the Boston Advertiser. With the world conceding alcohol harms national efficiency the public will wipe out the saloon as it did polluted waters and contaminated foods. The saloon is certain to be abolished for the same reason.
A historic plea compares tuberculosis to liquor with stark figures and a call for action. It argues that millions die yearly from both plagues and warns that professionals would resist stamping out tuberculosis to protect their livelihood. The piece frames liquor as a worse plague and urges reform.
Chicago liquor dealer Barney Grogan comments on the wet dry issue. He says city voters will decide by personal example, noting that many will try prohibition as an experiment and may revert after payday. He argues the prohibition wave is growing daily.
Dr Charles F Read argues Illinois should have funded a hospital for Fourth of July injury victims. He notes states already have epileptic colonies and urges sane celebrations over alcohol to cut medical costs, contrasting past neglect with present needs.
William R. Nolsan former Kansas City Star editor and owner allocates land for a model farm offering public instruction in stock raising and farming. The will restricts sale of spirituous malt or vinous liquors on the lands for thirty years.
Juniata county in Pennsylvania lowers its tax rate from six to four and a half mills after cutting debt by 35000 dollars in one year of license curtailment and two years with no license. The county, which has no almshouse, cites finances and business mood as reasons.
General Joffre announced to Nancy newspapers a decree banning alcohol in the French army. He said it is the duty of all patriots to fight alcoholism in all its forms, and that anything undermining the army’s moral or material strength is a crime against national defense against the enemy.
A study of 269 murderers cited by Dr. Rock Sleyster in Everybody’s finds 41.6 percent used alcohol to excess while 12.6 percent were abstainers. Nearly half were under the influence at the crime and 27.9 percent had a prior drunkenness arrest history.
Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholae vitch, commander of the Russian forces, is described as six feet seven inches tall and abstinent, credited with abolishing vodka in the army. He warned that a drunken soldier cannot shoot straight as mobilization for the war approached.
A London publication views teetotalism as a patriotic toast in Britain. It argues that ending liquor traffic will reveal the hidden influence of the so called invisible government behind public unrest and trouble.
The 924 state banks and trust companies of prohibition Kansas report larger deposits than ever before, with an increase of 24 million dollars in the past year.
Four hundred sixty five miles of experimental post roads are under construction in 13 states benefiting 28 counties. Federal funds of 500000 dollars and one million dollars in local funds support earth gravel macadam sand clay and concrete roads across Alabama Iowa Kentucky Maryland Maine Mississippi North Carolina Ohio Oregon South Carolina Tennessee Texas and Virginia with maintenance plans by local authorities to sustain the completed segments.
W M Kelly argues field selection is essential to breeding seed corn with desired traits. He compares field ear selection to wagon and stalk methods, stresses early field selection to gauge leaf and stalk traits, maturity timing, and vigor, and notes favorable results from ears chosen early or left until fully ripe.
An article by J. Chackleman of Missouri College of Agriculture stresses drying seed corn as vital as selection. It warns that corn with high moisture may be nearly worthless if first frost hits and urges selecting mature ears and drying promptly. Local seed, neighbor help, and caution with sun drying are advised.
Guidance on proper corn drying to prevent mold and heat. Seek sun and air, avoid touching ears, prevent rapid fire drying, and ensure cob moisture is reduced before storage. Use small fire only if needed, keep racks spaced, and ventilate storage area until fully dry.
Farmers are advised to cull two year olds and lazy layers in autumn to free space for productive birds. Poor layers and molting hens are sold as they won’t cover winter feed costs. The article discusses fattening methods, crates versus pens, and care for range and yarded fowls before marketing.
United States Department of Agriculture bulletin No 220 discusses ancient and modern road systems. It covers road surfacing grading foundations and historical examples from Roman and French roads. Request the free publication for detailed guidance on road construction and maintenance.
Roadside and fence lines should be kept free of weeds tall grass and rubbish to prevent crop pests from taking hold and stop the spread of noxious weeds and plant diseases. A tidy roadside reduces hazards and promotes healthier fields.
The quotation notes transportation as the key driver of national economics and identifies good roads as the supreme element of economical transport, highlighting infrastructure as essential to growth and efficiency.
After summer work ends, gradually reduce work team feeds. Do not let them fall behind in upcoming months, and ensure they are exercised generously to maintain fitness and readiness.
A rural instruction urges farmers to burn potato vines and field trash to halt rot. The advisory stresses destroying plant residue and debris that harbor rot-causing organisms to protect the crop. Authorities emphasize safe burning practices and fire control.
A short editorial warns that talk without action fails to improve roads. It emphasizes concrete planning, funding, and timely execution by authorities and contractors to deliver real progress. Citizens are urged to demand results and oversee projects.
Automatic devices allow pigs to rub against an oil treated surface to kill lice. The system needs only oil reservoir maintenance after installation. Hog wallows with medicated oil are suggested by stockmen. For sheep, bright hay with enaisage or corn fodder nourishes during winter. feed on the ground when frozen, otherwise in racks.
Guidance urges keeping stalls clean and dry to protect animal comfort and reduce costs. Emphasizes damp or dirty bedding harms livestock, especially in fall and winter, and should be avoided through regular maintenance and cleanliness.
A. C. Arny of the University Farm advises a growth of four to six inches to protect alfalfa crowns from snow. Early-spring sown alfalfa sixteen to twenty inches tall can be cut by early September to allow regrowth before frost. Fields one year old or more may be cut as late as September 16. New seedlings should not be pastured. Light fall grazing is possible but plants must not be eaten down. top-dressing is advised if growth is weak, after the third cut.
The drops of gum from peach tree trunks indicate borer presence. Persistent use of wire is advised as the safest remedy.
A note on hog fat and meat quality explains that while corn fattening aids hogs, the finest and sweetest flesh comes from a blend of varied foods. The guidance suggests mixing feeds to enhance flavor and tenderness.
A plan proposes stockpiling wormy apples for immediate use while promising to improve fruit quality next year. The memo emphasizes feeding wormy apples to livestock now and reducing wormy harvest in the future.
A wartime style farm feature argues for high quality mares and well-bred stock. A Weil bred mare is presented as a solid investment for small farmers, noting that a well-bred mare can do work on the farm and produce valuable colts. Emphasizes strong feet, blood, and matching to top stallions for future value.
An Illinois farmer has patented a versatile unloading chute for live stock handling, designed to move freely, unload horses from wagons to level ground, and fold for transport. Cleats prevent slipping to reduce leg injuries.
A historical veterinary note explains a method to drench hogs by driving them into a small pen and restraining them with a jaw noose. Use a metal syringe to deliver medicine into the back of the mouth after elevating the head. A pulley system with rope supports is advised to lift the hog briefly for the administration.
The article recommends peas to fatten sheep and notes that using peas in combination with corn, barley, or oats in equal parts yields better gains than using any cereal alone. This advantage is heightened when timothy hay or corn stovers are used as roughage.
Farmers breeders and city users have tested the Percheron draft for nearly a century and found them equal to every emergency. The breed’s high esteem is shown by the fact that two thirds of pure draft sires come from Percheron stock.
A team of brood mares at Riverside Farm delivers strong haul in a farm competition. The brood mares outperform rivals, showcasing breeding and training quality that boosts the farm's reputation and potential sales.
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