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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1915
Page
5
A newlywed couple in a thin-walled apartment sparks gossip as the wife scolds husband Charlie for muddying the carpets. The neighbors speculate a divorce while the next morning a curly-haired black pup appears on the lawn as the wife toys with Charita, apologizing to the pet.
Dialect of a domestic scene where Angela recalls telephone visits to her husband at the office. She notes his prior cheerfulness, now hidden behind a pose, as the office boy’s grins reveal her feigned happiness. The exchange hints at underlying affection and tension within a workday routine.
A philosopher notes that a man should take stock of himself but the pessimist disagrees saying one cannot stay twenty-one, which yields a wry moment. In a humorous exchange a prisoner recalls that a quarrel with his wife escalated from salt shaker shoves to a coffee pot smacking before the judge.
In a brief exchange, De Pinch undergoes an appendectomy with chloroform used for anesthesia. It notes it is the first instance of extracting something from him, implying an unusual or humorous outcome.
In sharp exchanges, critics say Senator Bluflum frantically protests to shield his constituents from alleged unscrupulous associates. The exchange emphasizes his constant readiness to wage political fights in defense of voters’ interests.
Faint Pralee reports critics gave Scribson's newest work a lukewarm reception saying it lacked substance. One critic noted it would be a decent train read only if there were scenic views to accompany the journey.
A practical philanthropist asks the mournful tramp about a job offering. The tramp answers that nothing you could say would lift the mental low mood he has endured for years.
Congressman Jacob A Canter recalls a public school arithmetic episode from Philadelphia Telegraph. A teacher asks ten year old Johnny how much change from ten cents of sugar five cents soap twenty five cents coffee and ten cents crackers with no cash payment. Johnny replies no change because the storekeeper would hold onto the old bill.
The visiting investor identifies as the silent partner and financial backer, asserting the clerk can’t remain employed, and demands to know how long the inept worker will stay on the payroll, while the clerk collapses and the boss is nearby.
In a tense exchange Offenbroke says he is often short on cash, while Everbroke warns that failing to raise enough to cover alimony could lead to arrest. The dialogue underscores ongoing financial strain and legal pressure.
An agent persuades a customer that readers can pay a dollar down and a dollar a month to borrow books. Jobson counters, saying he would finish reading them before paying off the debt, making the plan feel like wasteful spending.
In politics a reader notes that while many claim politicians listen to constituents, the writer argues that large campaign donors largely shape political thinking, regardless of popular opinion. The piece implies money drives policy influence more than public sentiment.
A housewife notes the job seeker has many placements and good references. The candidate rolls up her sleeves, showing a strong arm and quips that she nearly always leaves with a good inference.
A witty tale recounts a romance between a millionaire on an automobile tour and a country maid. The twist: instead of water, she sells him gasoline for his car, and the couple proceeds toward marriage with rustic charm.
In a wedding reception exchange the bride’s mother remarks that some friends see the bride as idle, pointing to nineteen silver cord trays among the presents. The bride responds with her view, while guests listen to the lighthearted jab about future plans and social duties.
A humorous exchange recalls a misread milestone as seven wedding anniversaries. The speaker corrects the other, noting twenty years of marriage but claiming seven wedding anniversaries. The line captures wit over ceremonial phrasing and timekeeping.
A judge remarks on the lengthy process as a divorce case proceeds with a renewed wedding later in the day. The exchange reflects frustration over the license delay and the time taken to finalize matters.
A dialogue fragment shows a vow to refrain from drinking. One character insists the vow is not real and fears being pressed to drink, while another questions the sincerity and timing of the claim. The scene hints at social pressure and personal struggle.
A witty courtroom remark notes the De Votees would be ideal spouses if not already married to each other. The judge deflects with the line that their only drawback is their mutual marriage.
A humorous caption contrasts two suburban neighbors and their gardens. One neighbor grows his own produce while the other relies on a share from a neighbor who brings the supply in, reflecting playful local chatter about self sufficiency and community.
Profits are highest in breeding ewes with western Merino blood dominating. Ewes weigh 85 to 110 pounds and yield 6 to 7 pounds of wool. Beginners should choose ewes with solid mouths and good udders. experienced buyers accept looser teeth. A strong yearling ram can service 5 to 40 ewes. Missouri breeders selling rams are listed by the University of Missouri.
The article urges thorough ventilation of stock barns for hogs cattle horses and sheep and warns that impure air harms animals as it does humans. It recommends an inexpensive ventilation system, frequent cleaning and disinfection, and avoiding board floors with cracks that harbor fetid matter. Sunshine is cited as the best disinfectant and immovable hog houses are favored.
Dean Henry of Wisconsin gathered data showing young pigs convert feed to gain more efficiently than older ones. Eight pound pigs need 293 pounds of feed for 100 pounds gain, while larger pigs require more. The study stresses starting hog growth early to maximize economical gains and notes North Dakota findings that pigs can reach 200 to 250 pounds by November 1.
A single good, sound young brood mare bought from a reliable farmer or breeder is worth more for breeding purposes than six or more so called bargains found in the city.
In hog farming, breed two litters yearly to boost meat supply. For sow progeny, breed once annually to maintain and grow the herd.
The fertilizer value of milk returns in the skimmed milk and if fed to hogs it stays right on the farm.
A short notice stresses daily thoughtful care for colts to ensure comfort and steady growth, key to producing a fine and profitable horse.
The most profitable sow is large and roomy with a strong back wide loin full home large heart girth and constitution. It should have ample bone and stand well on strong legs indicating overall quality for breeding programs.
The article discusses dairying profitability and how to run a profitable dairy. It stresses selecting cows by breed to suit conditions, recommending Jerseys or Guernseys for rich milk and butterfat, Ayrshire for rugged pasture, and Holsteins for lush pastures and broad markets. It warns against unprofitable herds, the dangers of discarding cows, and the risks of buying cows with hidden defects.
A Minnesota Experiment Station article explains easy cabbage storage. Use a cool, above 40 to 60 degree space like a root cellar or basement, with doors opened at night and kept closed by day. Leaves attached or rough leaves protect heads, crates are rack-stacked with pathways, and selling price can rise eight to tenfold.
The piece argues for inventorying live stock and reallocating feed from a culla to better paying animals. It suggests culling the herd early to eliminate poor producers and improve overall profitability.
Advice urges avoiding excess heat producing foods while maintaining breeding animals in vigorous flesh-forming condition. Recommends a ration of clean wholesome blood bone and muscle forming foods.
A farmer weighs using strong draft mares for heavy field tasks and selling geldings to bolster finances. The plan aims to increase cash flow and make sizable mortgage payments while maintaining productive stock.
L A Weaver of the Missouri Experiment Station shows hogging down corn yields rapid, economical gains while saving harvest labor and returning manure to fields. Eleven trials prove it best when hogs harvest their feed, given controlled access, fresh forage, and supplemental feed like rape or soybeans or tankage if needed.
The text argues that breeding wines kept in open houses and limited in daily exercise will lose vigor. This decline reduces resistance to disease and diminishes the constitutional strength passed to their progeny.
Farmers are urged to provide pigs with clean water and clean slop to ensure better pork. The message emphasizes that sour and filthy feed harms quality, noting pigs will eat poor fare only if forced, but perform best on sanitary feeding conditions.
A United States Department of Agriculture bulletin notes rapid growth in concrete pavement mileage from 364000 square yards in 1909 to about 19200000 square yards in 1914, citing durability and smooth surfaces as key advantages while acknowledging noise and joint wear as drawbacks. The report discusses paving options, costs, and sample specifications in bulletin No. 249 for country roads.
Mr Chuggins says motor cars have done more than anything to make people appreciate good roads yet his machine breaks down often. He adds it is comforting to avoid mud while repairing it.
A farmer reflects on travel routes noting no town appears worth endangering animals. The remark uses a proverb about not harming horses to reach a destination. The piece blends rural wit with caution about road choices for farmers and their beasts.
Improve rural conditions by building good roads which enhance life and cost no more than current poor roads. The message argues better roads raise all aspects of rural living while avoiding extra expense.
The text argues that better roads to a farmer’s home raise farm value by improving access to town. It contrasts isolated towns with poor surrounding roads, likening them to being on an island. It also notes a nourishing mash for sows and piglets made from wheat middlings skim milk and water.
The notice warns against sowing alfalfa on flat poorly drained land and emphasizes skilled feeding for idle horses, comparing care needs to that of hardworking horses. It presents practical guidance for agriculture and animal husbandry.
A 1912 advertisement features Walter Shiver of Hope Arkansas praising Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney disease relief after trials with other remedies. It urges sending ten cents for a sample and a booklet, noting bottles are sold in drug stores and mentioning notary public A V Ware. Also references Dr Pierce Pellets for liver and bowels and a reflection on fathers with many children.
Real Skin Comfort and a dog training incident appear in this clipping. The first ad promotes Cuticura products with an offer to sample by mail from Boston. The second story recalls Ted and James M. with a ferocious bull dog that roughs a tramp, who warns to kill the dog, while the boys insist the pup will improve through the ordeal.
Woodland animals grow extra thick coats to endure the approaching cold. A narrator notes luck in their adaptation while referencing an old newspaper and a vest.
A buyer asks about the climate as a real estate agent boasts the environment is the finest in the world. He adds in a dark aside that there has been only one death in ten years, a doctor who died of starvation, framing the area with a grim note.
A father explains to his son that a financier is a person who borrows money and compels the lender to pay interest, framing the concept in simple terms.
In a humorous face off, a baby’s parents emerge as the only able conversational opponents to a man who insists on talking about himself. The scene highlights how restraint and focus often prevail over grand self-promotion.
A woman shares that quitting coffee for Postum improved her health after two weeks without solid food due to distress. She notes relief from chest pressure, heart palpitations, headaches, digestion, and nervousness after switching from coffee to Postum, praising the product and its two forms. Postum is advertised by Postum Co. of Battle Creek Michigan, with prices for Cereal and Instant versions and a slogan There’s a Reason.
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