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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1914
Page
2
The Mansfield Mirror offers varied advertisements including rubscripts and notices. It notes pricing at 61.00 per year and states all ads continue until the advertiser orders them stopped. Contact at postal office Mansfield Maine or by telephone 158 for placement.
The Wright County teachers association extends thanks to Hartville residents for hospitality and to the county court for use of the circuit court room. They commend Hartville High School students for music, Prof. T J Walker and Prof W H Lynch of the Springfield State Normal for guidance, and County Superintendent Juin M Carter for leadership. They approve recent general assembly legislation and express regret over the absent State Department representative. A copy goes to Wright County newspapers.
A list of individuals thanked for cash on subscription since the last issue. Names include Al Pillars Bryant J J Bausch Muskoger Okla G W Tripp Mansfield N S Miller Missoula Mont Joseph Foster Mansfield Prof E J Knight Buffalo R R Wright Mansfield 8 J White Mansfield Ruby Taylor Dora Aric W E Owens Mansfield Mettie Smith Kansas City Joseph Turner Mansfield G H Ayers Mansfield Mrs D C M Bowman Woodward Okla Frank Leonard Minden La Fred Dennis Mansfield J E Seymour Bryant Paul Williams Mansfield A L Slate Mansfield
Poultry breeders Mrs. B. F. Hays showcased Buff Orpingtons Rhode Island Reds and related cockerels from Owen Farms of Winhaven Moss Big Dark Brilliant Reds and Golden Buffs. Won first and second on Buff Orpingtons first on Single Comb Reds and second on Rose Comb Reds. Grand lot of cockerels hatched from eggs priced 10 to 20 dollars per setting to clear room for younger stock. AVA POULTRY YARDS Ava Mo.
Mansfield Mirror Kansan City Star and Weekly Kansan combine for a year at 120 dollars total. Offer presents a single promotional price covering all three papers for twelve months. The deal targets local readers seeking multiple paper access at a shared annual rate.
Local notes report W B Fullington and family visiting in Springfield and Horace Fullington at Southwest Baptist College Bolivar. Several trains ran late on the Frisco due to the Kansas City depot opening. Also mentions Mrs Bert Comstock traveling from Lukens Fla via Woodward Okla to visit relatives, Mike Gallagher’s arm recovery, tax books now at Avery & Stephens, fall and winter suit orders with R A Stapp, and a 14 month old burned by hot syrup but not seriously damaged.
Rev J W Needham serves as new pastor for M E churches at Ava Seymour and Mansfield preaching Ava first Sunday each month Seymour second and fourth Mansfield third A Missouri State Conference of Charities and Correction will meet in Springfield on November 4 and 10 to discuss poverty disease and crime and bettering conditions for the unfortunates A special lisco train passed through Manfield Thursday afternoon with Superintendent C H Baltzell Ozark Division General Manager Ed Levy Fr Kisler of New York Fred Hottigl of Kansas City D J Landers Joe Rountree and W W Coffman of Springfield aboard.
The article explains geese yield high profits through livers for Strasburg Hyver pies and smoked breasts. It notes careful feeding to avoid apoplexy, mentions livers selling high and breeders reporting geese more profitable than other poultry. It covers pasture, water needs, fencing, and long-term breeding plans and age factors for ganders and geese.
Frederick Palmer, author of The Last Shot, a seasoned war correspondent, has reported from the Crimean, Boxer, Balkan, Russo Japanese, Philippine, Spanish American, and World War I theaters. Born 1873 in Pleasantville, Pennsylvania, he has covered Dewey’s Manila battle and seen vast global conflict. The paper will serialize his remarkable story The Last Shot in these columns.
Infant Arleen Randall daughter of John and Randall died at age 2 years 5 months 28 days on November 1 1914 in Norwood Missouri. Born February 8 1912 the child attracted many with her cheerful disposition. Funeral services were at the home by Rev W H Anderson of the Christian church with interment in Norwood cemetery.
Market notes show butter and poultry prices with grade specifics. 1st grade butter at 27 6, 2nd grade at 2ay. green hides ducks turkeys and geese priced with minor figures.
Bronnan teases about learning to swim and Woodson admits not swimming. He says that never learning to swim has kept him from venturing into deep water, a preference born of caution that he believes may have saved his life.
Each year the circus feels brand-new as crowds endure hours of spectacle. After the show, spectators wonder why they came, a fleeting experience that fades as quickly as it excites.
The piece presents a humorous exchange about forest acreage claimed as 60,000,000 nerea and a quirky line about finding a man during house cleaning. It includes Mrs. Egbert’s remark on difficulty and Mrs. Flatbush and others sharing social quips about rainbow kisses after a storm.
A weather friendly piece notes fine weather and local happenings. FA Cole visits Springfeld for business while others attend church, school meetings, and a Hartville association. Uncle Lewis Case wintering in Florida plans oranges. Families discuss gardens, hogs, and a Burney addition house nearing completion. Local writers invite reader contributions.
Warning against mercury based catarrh remedies. Promotes Tall's Catarrh Cure from WT Cheney Co Toledo as mercury free and taken internally. Recommends Mall's Catarrh Cure from FL J Cheney Co Toledo with testimonials available. Advertising copy notes sale by druggists and price per bottle. Also suggests Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Revival meetings at Cumberland Presbyterian Church draw strong interest with daily sessions at 2 30 and 7 20 PM. Pastor Rev Joseph Davis is assisted by Rev K Hughes of Warrensburg, noted as an able man, and the house is crowded at every service.
Notice warns that no hunting or trespassing is allowed on the Ady farms and on farms owned by G. W. Miller and SuaTe. The message restricts access and protects property boundaries. Authorities and landowners are enforcing the restrictions.
Am ¢ Gro MREEMAN offers farm loans at the lowest prevailing rates with no delay and prompt processing.
The report notes that Rev. W. H. Anderson delivered his usual Sunday sermon at his regular appointment, continuing his community religious duties and schedule.
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