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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1915
Page
8
The Mansfield Mirror lists Black Publishing Co with W A Black as editors and proprietors. Subscription price is one dollar. It notes entry at the Mansfield post office and publication in the House Block, Mansfield Missouri, with a local telephone number 153.
Advertising rates list display at 10 cents per inch per insertion with front page double rates locals six cents per line per insertion averaging six words per line card of thanks twenty cents legal notices at usual rates no ad less than two cents no liquor ads accepted ads run until discontinued
First Ward James Coday and J. B. Freeman join Second Ward Dr. J A Fagan and W B Fullington as council members. Freeman presides as president. council schedules monthly sessions on the second Monday evening each month.
East Bound trains No 101 passenger at 1 pm No 241 local freight at 12 20 pm No 103 passenger at 9 42 am West Bound trains No 102 passenger at 6 00 am No 240 local freight at 12 50 pm No 104 passenger at 6 35 pm G Burney agent.
Fragmentary ad style text shows women praising a magazine with references to New York and McCall Company. Partial lines mention prices, free catalogs, and requests for readers to ask for menstrual products and matches.
The ad urges immediate buying during W B Fullingtons big price sale on house furnishings. It highlights cheaper cotton mattresses rugs carpets linoleum floor coverings sewing machines Woods-Evert stoves heaters and furniture. It promises substantial savings before the sale ends and stresses low prices and good service.
W B Fullington preaches on the second and fourth Sundays with Rev J M England as pastor. Sunday school is held every Sunday at 9 45 a m, with W B Fullington serving as superintendent.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church shares preaching services every fourth Saturday evening and Sunday. Rev. Joseph Davis serves as pastor with 9 45 a m start for the morning service and G W Freeman is listed as superintendent.
Methodist church announces preaching services on the third Sunday morning and evening led by Rev. J. W. Needham with J. D. Reynolds as superintendent at 9:45 a.m. Careful to follow the period voice and ensure clearly named individuals and timings.
The Church of Christ announces Bible school at 10 am every Sunday led by Superintendent J A Riley. Bible study and prayer meeting are held Friday evenings. Ladies Aid Society meets Wednesday afternoon. Everyone welcome.
Amos Peabody and Miss Ester Starne of near Mansfield married at Hartville yesterday. They were accompanied to the county seat by Herbert Short and Miss Lola Gaskill. The Mirror extends congratulations and best wishes.
A vintage ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for sluggish liver and bile flow, claiming improved mood and bowel action. Priced at 25 cents a bottle.
Hills and Mountain Sunday school holds sessions every Sunday afternoon at five oclock at No 5. Dennis church hosts singing every Saturday night inviting all to attend. Gibbs.
H M Norcross announces a larger general merchandise store at the old post office building one door east of Bank at Manefield. The ad touts groceries Carhartt overalls khaki pants staples drugs coffee crackers cookies meats laundry soaps inks and more with emphasis on expanded stock and pricing. Phone number 70 provided.
Several residents from Mansfield attended the musicale last night at Rey W. H. Anderson's home north of town, enjoying a varied program and social gathering.
Mrs Thomas Casey of New York testifies that her husband suffered for years from indigestion causing stomach pain and distress after meals. After using Chamberlains Tablets he was relieved immediately and reports lasting benefit.
The BR. N. A held an enjoyable well attended meeting Tuesday night with refreshments served.
Alw Agricultural Council discussion by T MN Carver of Harvard outlines the need for organized rural groups akin to chambers of commerce. He argues farmers benefit when leading neighbors collaborate to study opportunities, allocate capital wisely, and avoid uncoordinated investments. Such councils, common in Germany as landwirthschaftsrath, could advance rural credit and marketing of farm produce.
A dinner anecdote contrasts fiddling politicians with those who build. The speaker urges leaders to prioritize concrete projects like roads and plows over chasing power or crafting laws, insisting true statesmanship lies in construction before governance.
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