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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1918
Page
8
Citizens are called to the Commercial Club rooms Friday at 7 30 p m to discuss and raise Pleasant Valley township quota of 1800 for the United War Work Fund. W M Divan, Chairman urges attendance.
Local brief notes report J W Pugh and wife to California and Arthur Matney leaving for the same state. Several residents visit Springfield Hartville and Ava. war pictures at the Nugget. county collector J R Deckard en route to Mountain Grove. various sales notices and moving announcements. Normal School reports 823 students. mail carrier leave of absence prompts temporary route swap. Council of Defense telegram eases prewar construction permits.
Christian Endeavor program outlines topics on temperance prisons social reform municipal reforms and church roles in politics and Sabbath observance led by Ogden Riley J C Carter Mrs E Peters Mrs C L Beach H M Nor cross J D Reynolds Mabel Hoover Maude Coday and others.
Public notice lists Geo Frye C E Dodson farm and Mansfield Mining and Development Co. with signatures C O Storm J R Newton D A Taylor J M Thirkield. Inquiry invites names for five weeks at five cents per week.
Rev Oscar Wright at the Christian Church led Sunday worship with the service flag dedication honoring Paul McAllister George Chance Steve Hart Cecil Mars hall Corporal Glover and Rife Chapman now serving with two gold stars for Mr Whittaker and Tom Yandle deceased.
Auction notices list a private sale at the residence of Mrs Eliza beth Coday in Manvafield Missouri. Items include beds bedding dining set chairs rocking chairs tables dishes and cooking utensils. Numbered inventory features two beds two bed springs two trunks a golden oak dining table six dining chairs two upholstered chairs a high chair one rocker four stand tables and various dishes and utensils.
Albert Denny and Miss Martha Branstetter formerly of Mansfield now of Minneola Kansas wed recently and will reside at Bristol Colorado.
Later election reports show Thus L. Rubey of Lebanuo Democrats reelected in the 16th district and S A Baker of Jefferson City Republican elected state superintendent of schools.
President Wilson urges campaign to unite seven organizations representing Protestant Catholic and Jewish groups to raise a fund. All creeds join to support the effort as the nation fights to make the world safe for democracy.
President Wilson backs the United War Work Campaign for November 11 to 18. Secretary Baker urged the seven great organizations to unite and highlighted their vital work. The county pledges its quota early.
A door to door agent asks to hire a piano player, but the homeowner declines and says he might be interested in a good garden weeder instead. The exchange captures a humorous misdirection about what is needed at the house.
Obituaries note the deaths of William Baker and Lucinda Myers near Olathe, and Jessie Brown and Uncle Joe Carrick with funeral details. Military casualties include James Clark in France, Brown of Norwood, and others from Grove Spring, Norwood, Seymour, with Ray Young of Hartville dying at Camp Lewis after influenza. City council adopts sorrow resolution for Mayor Reynolds.
October records show 71 persons paid cash on subscription including 68 renewals and 18 new subscribers. Notable names include Roy Buckles Mansfield Harve Findley Co A 7th Am Tenn EB F J R Archer Mountain Grove J A Edwards Republic Dora Woody Macomb G W Babb Hot Springs 8 D Mrs Rebecca Sikes Mansfield R W Keeling Mansfield Mrs Neva Baker Mansfield Mrs J W Miller Mansfield Rev J W Roberts Bryant May Ross Mansfield W N Draper Mansfield Eva Williams Norwood John Eldridge Mansfield Vernon Werth Fredonia Kas W I Howard Mansfield W A Bennett Mansfield J H Carter Mansfield Alva Carter American E F Pearl Wammack Thayer E B Hensley Prinidad Culo Liberty Loan Organization St Louis J C Turner Mansfield Calvin C Coday Spokane WA October 71 persons paid cash on subscription 68 renewals 18 new subscribers.
The piece argues the modern army canteen, run by civilian volunteers and groups like Y M C A and Salvation Army, has replaced the corrupt wartime canteen. It highlights improved morale, wholesome recreation, and homey comforts for soldiers, urging support during the Nov 11 to 18 campaign to prove the army and navy canteen’s excellence.
A new program for all public eating places, effective Oct 21, announced by the Missouri Division of the Food Administration, imposes 12 general orders. Rules limit bread to 20 percent wheat flour substitutes, restrict garnitures like bacon, cap portions of butter and cheese, ban double cream, limit sugar, and urge simplified service and conservation measures.
Missouri reports from counties and cities on the United War Work Campaign seeking 7.5 million to aid over 2,000,000 soldiers. Seven welfare agencies led by YMC A Salvation Army YWCA Knights of Columbus Jewish Welfare Board and others will provide food books and comfort to troops overseas. President Wilson backs the effort with nationwide aim of 250 million. Missouri pledges its share.
The article recalls 1918 Thanksgiving amid World War I victories and German defeat. It urges Americans to aid the troops abroad, noting over two million khaki-clad soldiers and Secretary Baker's call for the United War Work Campaign. President Wilson appeals for donations November 11 to 18 to cheer the soldiers and honor their sacrifices.
A sunlit French village of women lives inside a high wall near a munitions plant. Refugees and workers crowd dormitories as health and hope fade behind yellow powder. The Y W C A Blue Triangle runs a recreation hall, sewing rooms, and a piano to ease sorrows and distract from war.
A vintage poster with the phrase For His Sake appeals to residents of Milarouri urging patriotic duty. The message speaks to men women and children, stressing sacrifice and national spirit. The text centers on a father figure and a boy, urging collective duty.
A wartime appeal praises American troops who faced the German army and defended liberty abroad. It urges Missourians to support the United War Work Campaign, aiding 2 million soldiers including over 100,000 from Missouri. Donations fund comforts, libraries, Salvation Army services, and morale efforts as the drive runs November 11 to 18.
A wartime plea urges readers to support the United War Work Campaign from November 11 to 18. It highlights seven auxiliaries including the American Library Association and asks donations to provide books and magazines to wounded soldiers in hospitals to lift spirits and aid recovery.
A portion of the nation’s war fund will aid the United War Work Campaign beginning November 11. The Y M C A will send entertainers to France to perform for soldiers, sailors, and marines in camps and hospitals, while seven organizations handle the drive under government direction. President Wilson urged the plan as communities prepare to give during the week of November 1.
St Joseph gears for a United War Work Campaign drive on November 11 with a two plan approach. The volunteer method used in the Fourth Liberty Loan will open the effort, aiming to meet the quota on day one. A later Lowe plan will deploy 1600 men and 1600 women visiting every city block to solicit ten and explain campaign aims.
Dr Charles E Barker member of the International Committee of the M C A and former Taft adviser spoke to boys and young men on the duties and opportunities of the War Work Campaign. He urged a strong arm a clear head and a clean heart as requisites for manly success.
A Mars Slate of the U S Navy unit conducts a furlough visit, allowing sailors to travel home to see relatives and friends during a scheduled break from duties. Local residents gain a chance to meet service members and hear about naval life and missions.
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