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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1915
Page
2
Publication details indicate Black Publishing Co led by A Black and Mrs W A Black with subscription price of 1.06 per year in advance. Entry notes a post office registration at Mansisid Maine and mentions second class mail status.
Advertising rates listed include 10c per inch for display ads per insertion with front page at double rates, locals 5c per line per insertion with about 5 words per line, card of thanks 2c, legal ads at usual legal rates, no ads under 25c, no liquor ads, and all ads run until told to discontinue.
Mayor Dr F H Riley Clerk J W Brazen Treasurer James Coday Attorney N J Craig Marshal Roe Strong Street Commissioner Roe Strong Collector Roe Strong Police Judge C L Beach Assessor R L Alford Health Officer Dr J A Fason Board of Health Dr F H Riley Dr J A Fason J B Freeman Aldermen First Ward James Coday First Ward J B Freeman Second Ward Dr J A Fason Second Ward W B Fullerton J B Freeman President Council meets the second Monday evening of every month.
East Bound No 101 Passenger 10 p.m. No 241 Local freight 12 20 p.m. No 1083 Passenger 42 am West Bound No 102 Passenger 6 00 am No 240 Local freight 12 50 p.m. No 104 Passenger 6 35 p.m. GS Burney, Agent.
The Baptist church lists preaching services on the second and fourth Sundays led by Rev. J. M. England. Sunday school occurs every Sunday at 9 45 a.m with W. B. Fallington as superintendent.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church advertises preaching services every fourth Saturday evening and Sunday led by Rev. Joseph Davis, pastor at 9 45 am with G W Freeman serving as superintendent.
Preaching services held every Sunday morning and evening. Rev J W Needham serves as pastor and J D Reynolds is superintendent.
Church announces Bible school at 10 am every Sunday led by J A Riles Superintendent. Bible study and prayer meeting held Friday evening. Ladies Aid Society meets Wednesday afternoon. Everyone welcome.
A formal speech extols public service and practical achievement. It lauds leaders who deliver concise, potent messages to advance industry and civilization, citing Eli Whitney, McCormick, Fulton, and other pioneers as exemplars of service and innovation guiding America’s greatest age.
Farmers and railroad policy are examined as the West Virginia Supreme Court affirms that railways may charge reasonable rates per commodity but cannot be forced to haul others at less than cost. Norfolk and Western argues that passenger rates at two cents per mile barely cover expenses with no return on capital, while the state seeks equal treatment across freight and passenger traffic.
An article by Southern Pacific executive head Mr Kruttachaltz argues that railroad financing is a public issue needing Railroad Commissioners and legislators to determine earnings and burdens. He says promoters control securities and warns that rising costs require higher capital while incomes are set by public authorities, calling for more attractive securities to attract investment. The piece also includes an opposing extract supporting women’s suffrage and condemning its detractors, noting the societal risks and the moral stakes involved.
WB Fallington promotes a November sale offering lower prices on cotton products, rags, mattresses, rugs, carpets, linoleum, and floor coverings. Highlights include wood mattresses, cotton mattresses, sewing machines, stoves, and heaters. The ad urges customers to shop now for substantial savings before the sale ends.
Sunday and weekend activity centers on the Primitive Baptist church protracted meeting ongoing in Norwood. Residents and visitors include Mr. Moberly and wife with Mr. Campbell and wife, Misses Bertha Williams Mae Nelson Alva Frye Maude Reynolds, James Findley family at Macomb, and various gatherings at Shores Findley and Nelson homes with numerous local names noted in social roundups.
W B Fullington advertises farm loans at the lowest prevailing rates with no delay. Ady, Ueno, B, Freeman are named in the notice.
Wright County Poultry Association prepares its sixth annual show at Mountain Grove from December 1 to 4. Judge M L Andrews of Bryant uses score card judging to give exhibitors exact standard scores and permanent records. A $100 state premium supports extra premiums and a strong lineup of specials. The state association offers a silver cup for members only. Catalogs available from secretary G Warren Post. Dr E J Butzke serves as president.
A note warns that repeated colds weaken the system and raise the risk of chronic catarrh pneumonia or consumption. It endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for cure and notes it costs a quarter and is obtainable everywhere.
A 1915 P U program lists leadership by A Stephens with a choir led prayer by W B Fullington and scripture by the leader. It names Christan figures such as Adam Norcross Noah Seal Abraham Latimer Jacob Potts Moses Fullington Elijah Taorner Peter Alford and readings from Psalm 22 and Luke 12. Closing prayer by J H Pool.
An advertisement urges readers to take Dr Kings New Life Pills for immediate relief from constipation. It claims the product acts without griping and helps the bowels move naturally, warning that neglect can lead to serious complications and a poorly functioning body. The ad promotes a 23 cent bottle.
Mrs W M Landis stays with son Loran Vernon Newton spends Sundays with Homer Hedrick Marshall Dodson and family at Frank Dodson’s Vernon Newton spends Saturday with Elmer Fuge Mr Winter visits town Miss Girlie Newton enters Pea Ridge school Henry Brazeal and wife call on George Mallory Stella Reeve and Girlie Newton stay with Wm Newton Preaching at Methodist Church every fourth Saturday and Sunday Rev D D Killam pastor Sunday school weekly Fa Dodson superintendent
An advertisement advises sour stomach sufferers to eat slowly chew thoroughly and take one Chamberlains Tablet after supper. It notes the product is obtainable everywhere and uses period promotional language.
Mountain Grove officials announce a free city mall delivery planned after March 1. The project aims to provide public space and amenities in the downtown area for residents and visitors.
An opinion piece laments tainted politics and campaign promises built on personal gain. It argues for law to curb political power, highlights corrupt combinations, and urges farmers and honest voters to back transparency. The author warns against party machine rule and urges courage, wisdom, and honesty in government.
Mrs Jobin Yandel is reported seriously if BD Howard and family visited FLW. Mackey and family Sunday Win Lahey and family accompanied Miss Olive Peeland home Sunday. Miss Ida Motliuian spent Saturday night and Sunday with her sister Mrs Gen Hlinkonstip LM Musgrave and wife made a business tip to SpAiwehebl Saturday.
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