County Court Adopts Broad Tax and Road Actions
County court approves 1915 tax collection for Mountain Grove district and lowers multiple personal and real estate assessments. Orders Willow Springs special road district, condemns changes to Ozark Scenic Highway, and authorizes surveys, right of way purchases, and road district commissioners. Includes road overseer warrants and county official payments for the week of November 4. Court remains in session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Co
Mountain Grove
J. G. Aichenson
M. Mabessy
John Wynne
Swand
Ralph Calhoun
Calhoun
John Scarborough
W. A. Helsley
N F. Gresham
W. A. Hudson
Montgomery Township
N.S. Gresham
J.N. Lee
Weight County
Wm Cottengim
F. H. Mott
B. F. Hudson
A. Hart
W. P. Jones
Jawis
Willow Springs
D. W. Young
J. ©. Kemper
T. A. Cambell
R. A. Ryan
J.M. Ryan
George P. Thomas
Ella Craig
John A. Barnett
M. B. Mott
Ozark Scenic Highway
W. R. Wood
Martin Parmenter
James Parmenter
L. A. Huffman
D. A. Snyder
C. H. Jackson
Circuit Court
John Davis
Wm. Pearcy
Lem Lewis
H. V. Welsley
G.L
Walter Claxton
Cooties Haunt Trench Life In Wartime Tale
A fragment depicts soldiers in the trenches mocking the idea of cooties and the difficulties of life at the front. The dialogue centers on a mistaken reading of a letter regarding French girls and a pun on cooties as a wartime irritant.
Chickens and Gardens Debate in Kansas City Journal
In a light exchange from the Kansas City Journal, a reader asks if one should quit chickens in favor of a garden. The reply argues fowls yield meat while vegetables like radishes and beets offer different benefits, suggesting a shift in household priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
Lady Soldier Humor in a Cavalry Charm
A dialogue scene shows an officer asking a lady soldier what she would do if faced by charging cavalry she replies that she would tell them to charge papa, a playful exchange highlighting wit over war.
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Papa
A Bit of Home Within the Camp
A long low frame building with verandas houses a YWCA hostess home near a camp. A weary mother greets her husband back from the front and learns he cannot yet meet her. staff offer stay and warmth. The article touts 62 hostess houses, homey rooms with real fireplaces, and the YWCA’s efforts to keep soldiers connected to home and democracy during war.
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Velee
John
Sid
Faes
Siti
Jer
Notreain
Johi
Elise
Y. W. GC
Weill
Y. Wlc. A
France
Chet
War Department
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
C. A
Great Lakes Station
Hinbles
YY. W. OC. A
Eotel Petrograd
Paris
Giel
Nations
Signal Corps
W.cla
Official Financial Statement of Mansfield Bank 1918
HIG gives an official statement of the Mansfield Bank of Missouri at November 1918. The report lists resources including loans bonds and stock real estate cash and other items and shows liabilities such as capital stock surplus undivided profits and deposits. It is sworn before a notary by President GW Freeman and Cashier Geo B Freeman on November 20 1918.
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Easis
State of Missouri
County of
Wright
Freeman
Geo
Frowmain
Geo. B. Freeman
A.D
Coa
Stephens
Freeman M.A
Missouri
Wrightoss
J.D. Reynolds
No. Craig
Enehafin
Craig
Imne
A.D. Wines
Tay
Commissson Rcal
Angos
W. L. Hitchcock
Newten
Missoni
Ka, Ryan
M. Ryan
Cael Otts
Citizens Bank of
Norwood
Mansfield Mirror
Mansfield
Cesar
Farmers and Merchants Bank Mansfield Missouri Bank Statement
The No 1584 Farmers and Merchants Bank Mansfield Missouri reports assets including loans discounts overdrafts and real estate, with bonds stocks cash items and due from banks. Officials J D Reynolds president and No Craig cashier swear to accuracy. statement certified in November 1918.
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L. L
The Blue Triangle on Babel's Tower
Immigrant women in Chicago receive aid from the YWCA and International Institute programs to learn English and navigate military drafts. Trained European instructors teach home language care, letter writing, and social support as they translate materials and staff information services for foreign mothers and wives awaiting news of enlisted men.
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Tony
Amip
Lucia
New York
Toker
Sireln
Cese
Ie Poe Heemma
Staliaa
Russia
Yo Wlc. Ac
Coor
Europe
Young Woman’s Christlin Association
Huible
Elsby Island
Battery Park
YWLC
Mithonal Beard
International Institute For Young Women
Hemeni Tivo
Mertene Hauser
Home Information Service
Tasthinte
Ameren
Feld
W.C. AL
Americontration
Chicago
Gang Luo Wong
Gang Wong
AM Five
USE FOR DOGS IN WARFARE
In France dogs undergo wartime training in large pens as a special corps. Each animal passes medical tests, endures drillmasters, and learns signals to aid on No Man's Land. A sergeant dog may locate wounded soldiers, retrieve identification, and serve with the Red Cross in battle conditions.
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France
Red Cross
Eoime Journal
Index of rising prices in tailors and textiles
A 1910s government price report notes general inflation across clothing and household textiles. Men's clothing up around 20 percent, women's wear about 15 percent, and other fabric goods show double‑digit increases driven by rising costs in production and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamile Publi Getober
Town News Roundup and Local Notes in Mansfield
Tersely noted updates from Mansfield include arrivals from Aviat Chas Mclntoshb on furlough from Camp Munston Kansas and Floyd Hale from Camp Funston on account of a ill wife. John Stutler left for Virginia with husband trailing to Memphis. Mrs W C Baranger returned to Mt Scott after months in the Ozarks. Ellis from Mountain Grove ill with diphtheria at Camp Funston. Official election returns confirm W W Graves reelected to the supreme court. The local board ceased physical registrant examinations. The Mirror prints Mansfield and Norwood bank statements and urges United War Work Fund subscriptions via W M Divan. A black slicker lost between Mansfield and Willis Moody’s on Prairie Hollow road. Christmas package deadline extended to November 30 for sailors and soldiers. boxes from the Mansfield committee. Frisco railroad house track move planned to shift depot six feet.
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Chas. Mclntoshb
Camp Munston
Kansas
W. W. Graves
Supreme Court
Hartville
J. W. Floyd
Floyd Hale
Camp Funston
Kans
John Stutler
Virginia
Memphis
W. C. Baranger
Mt Scott
Wright County
Ellis
Mountain Grove
Mansfield
Norwood
United War Work Fund
W. M. Divan
Willis Moody’s
Prairie Hollow Road
Mirror Ofice
G. W. Tripp
the Dame of Mansfield
Tellie
Community events and local incidents in Wright County
Local social notes list visiting and returning residents including Mr and Mrs Freeman Dr T Beeler from Louisville in Kentucky Mansfield Lead and Zinc Syndicate interests Alva Katon from Hartville discharged from Camp Mc Arthur Texas and other army discharge rumors. Elected county officials include Mountain Grove and Elk Creek constables and sheriffs. The Bay State Entertainers opened the Community Lyceum Bureau course at Nugget theatre with praise and schedule notes for the Merry Maids Duo. Local thieves struck OH Garage office shells chickens and feed were stolen from residents and properties including the Frisco signal maintainer's office and nearby homes.
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G. C. Freeman
Camp Funston
Kansas
Wright County
Nat
Mountain Grove
E.H. Farnsworth
H.h.welch
Wood
A. Owens
Larue
Montgomery
J.j.prock
U.S Wade
Elk Creek
Jesse Webb
A. C. Curtis
Union
John Bowser
T. J. Smittle
Constables
Fred Agee
Kart
James Stacey
van Buren
Newt Headley
John Shelby
Bay State
Merry Maids
OH Garage
Business Opportunity in This Town
Old established house with branches in many cities and towns seeks a man or woman to handle our business. Experience desired but not necessary. We furnish everything. Write to Great Eastern Coffee and Tea Co. BOL to SIT N. 1th St. Louie, Ma.
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Great Eastern Coffee & Tea Co
Louie, Ma
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Dreddhel Bes
Him Bor Fe
Lee Ferrous
Noo Os
George Garners
John W. Cuttengim
VS. Wade
Noode
Su2 Oh
Alfred Struvee
J. QO. Winningham
S.J. White
P.E. Gold
Pierce
Fred Palmer
J. PF. Allen
Douglas
CG. Sanders
C. G. Sanders
R. F. Adams
John N. Pryor
A. F Richardson
G.C. Murrell
Britton Owen
Geo. P. Thomas
J. A. Dean
Johnson
Hunter & Hoyer
Hunter & Boyer
Court House
L. D. Pool & Sons
Lee McClanahan
Wis
Shades OF Jeanne D'Arc
Wright County Odd Fellows Association
N.a.collins
Lanar
Odd Fellows
Bank of Mansfield
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Aed
County of Wing
J.m.ellig
J. M1
Ellis WY
Frit
Winfield
Brod
Kad
Notary Paublic
L. T. Wanney
MM. Ellig
Wee Eet
Lianne
Mhie
Total
Babel’s
Miss Millie Trent
Aviat
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