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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1917
Page
4
Incomplete timetable notes list passenger and freight times with scattered abbreviations. Mentions West Bound passenger, local freight, and Livingston agent details, but lacks full station names, dates, or clear schedule context.
Train schedule shows arrivals from Frisco reaching Mansfield with 1:30 pm and 5:00 pm listed. Cumberland Presbyterian Church and Cumberland church notices indicate Sunday school every Sunday with various superintendents and pastors including Rev. John T. Yougoger and Rev. G. W. Hulmes.
Public notice details church activities with J A Kiley superintendent preaching schedule and Ladies Aid meetings. Includes dates, subscription reminders, and brief local notices about sales and health ad copy amid garbled text.
The page lists a flood of short items: A FLL Boley in Springfield yesterday. Assessor Thomas in Tulsa this week. various residents visiting or visiting home folks in Clinton Bolivar Seymour Macomb and Springfield. ads for goods, land sales by Avery & Stephens. several moves to Mansfield and Hartville. sales of furniture and farm items. mentions of school events, the Shriners meeting, and local travel. scattered product ads and misc. notices reflect a bustling small town newspaper page.
I M Norcross's General Store advertises groceries and household goods including coffee, tobacco, fabrics, sewing supplies, stove polish, leather and canvas gloves, underwear, handkerchiefs, soap, toilet tablets, pencils, and more. The ad promises savings and invites customers to trade at the store near the Bank of Mansfield with phone access.
Mountain Grove Granite and Marble Co. of Leon Grove makes work trays and benches. The firm bids on stone supply and building stone estimates, signaling services in stone fabrication and quarry work for construction and carpentry projects.
The Farmers' Bulletin 565 from the United States Department outlines early guidance on using corn meal. It covers food preparation and practical directions for utilizing corn meal in everyday meals and bread making.
City officials met Tuesday night to discuss leaks on Aru life and aviation ties. Mayor Riley invited Jess Ross and Harry Stephens to speak as the council weighs responses and future actions. Various concerns about works and patrols were raised while plans for water and culvert projects were noted for progress.
Route Number 2 reports colder weather with multiple Mansfield visits. Miss Morn Baker visited Miss Ertha Milles Saturday night, and Miss Mildred Freeman came from Mansfield to stay with her brother Qo and family. Several locals shared Sunday meals at J. W. Brentlinger’s, with Wilder and wife calling in the afternoon. Road repairs are advancing, described as race-track smooth. Parishioners attend Christian meetings in Mansfield.
Weekly Sunday School at Mere school house at 2 pm. Preaching at Tharp school house on first Sunday morning and night, with prior Saturday night. Ree Wy AL Moore and Rev Po Light also noted. Pleasant Grove services by Stew Seal monthly. weather permitting through November. Mention of rain need, steam grader moving to Tharp area, farmers reporting bedded corn, Willie Allen hauling apples, low turnout at Wolf Creek Sunday school due to Uneuiveting. Jesse Bayer to Kansas for harvest. Odd Fellows in Clarksville. Ralph Harris receives Japanese sandals from Japan via Hawaii. November weather described as delightful yet dry. Community notes on tiling between Allen and Toho farms. Mrs. Mary Allen visiting. Rev. Gosvenor’s sermons. Judge S. Wo Hopper inspecting new road. Ladies aid quilting at Katy Long’s, planning with Miss Larna Keys.
Doan's Kidney Pills are touted as a tested remedy for kidney disorders and backache. Mrs Marcia Hansen of Willow Springs Missouri reports relief after two boxes, saying her kidneys and back pain improved and have stayed in good health. Price 60 cents at dealers, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Sunday singing at the chapel drew a good turnout with Prof Buuch leading and several locals attending. A literary gathering was held at New Doliday niche. The Midway corn meal project will be in operation soon. J Kelly unveiled a new cellar dolist and Gov Dudley plans remodeling and an addition to his residence.
An aged fragment promotes Ballard’s Horehoundly Plaster for chest relief and a free Herrick’s Red Pepper Porous Plaster with each purchase. The text appears as a rough ad blurb mentioning chest comfort and a coach named Fusou Drag.
Norwood Department Mr Hilsabeck of Mountain Grove was in town Wednesday. W J Paden was in Mountain Grove Tuesday. W S Elrod attended vise court in Hartville Monday. Julian Turgon Jr was in Hartville Monday. Earl Davis southeast of town died Monday night. W V Frick left Monday for Quapaw Okla. W Karagan adjuster for The Insurance Co of North America was here Friday adjusting a loss on J A Kempt's barn damaged by the tornado and a small tire loss on J A Retherford's household goods.
An advertisement for NER KINI advertised as an admirable bowel regulator. It claims to help the liver restore strength and buoyancy, sold by Fason Drug Co. Ad copy emphasizes digestive relief and vitality with a product name and vendor.
Sheriff C G Sanders traveled from Hartville and Cedar Gap to Brookfield and Great Lakes to pursue suspects. Ira Stoyes, alleged deserter from the Navy, was captured near Hartville and turned over to authorities. Sanderd held Griffis on disturbing the peace and bound Kolier over for the December circuit court term after a return trip with Griffis.
Sanal advertised as the best remedy for kidney and bladder troubles promising relief in 24 hours. It sold for $1.00 a bottle at the drug store. A Mountain Grove Marble and Granite Co. delegation visited en route to Springfield and placed their card in the Mirror noting their recent business purchase and experience in the trade.
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