Public notices on time standard and local elections
Hartville public schools keep Mansfield time official. Election results show stock law carried in Boone township and defeated in Van Buren and Union townships. All building restrictions withdrawn per state defense council and public service commission allowing work to proceed. Thanksgiving reference and local notices about restrictions and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Hartville Public Schools
Boone Township
van Buren
Union Townships
State Council of Defense
Public Service Commission
Mirror Christmas Subscription Offer
A local newspaper advertises early Christmas shopping for the Mirror. Subscriptions are offered at 52 acceptable presents for only $1.50, suggesting a playful gift idea and highlighting that everyone enjoys reading the Mirror.
Dodson's Liver Tonic Offers Calomel Substitute
An advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tonic as a safe pleasant alternative to calomel. It claims calomel is dangerous and can cause salivation and bone damage, while the tonic relieves biliousness, constipation, and headaches without illness. It urges readers to try the tonic with a money-back promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Young Edward Ingerson Buys 40 Acres Near Family Farm
Edward Ingerson, a 16 year old, has purchased 40 acres adjoining his father’s property. He will begin clearing the tract to prepare as a start in farming, with his parents supporting the agricultural move and encouraging early effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ingerson
Avery & Stephens
Edward
Winter Weather And Local Trips Reported In Fairland Valley
Local notes from Fairland Valley mention continued winter weather over the past week. H A Dedman visited Mansfield on business last week while F D Howard and wife were there Saturday. Kelly Bros sold about one load of lings and transported them to Mansfield Saturday. John Bacon of Camp Funsten Kaus accompanied Jesse Prazee’s body home Thursday for burial and returned to camp Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H A. Dedman
Mansfield
F.D. Howard
Kelly Bros
John Bacon
Camp Funsten
Kaus
Jesse Prazee
Camp
Prairie Hollow and Clathe Hopeful Notes From Prairie
News from Prairie Hollow reports families gathering at Mary Gates and James Kieth homes, and visits by Mrs Dee Gates and Edith Mays abroad. It notes sales at Walter Parrott's, illness and recoveries at Boss Finchey’s, Leonard’s operation, and the wounding of Ernest Roy in France. Walter Parrott family plans to move to Shelbina, while Ralph Brazeal and Roy Norcross visit others. Thanksgiving optimism frames a town easing into wartime reflection as armed service news arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgeon
Sadie Coble
Mary Gates
B.B
Hylton
Chas
Baker
James Kieth
Walter Parrot
Dee Gates
Boss Finchey
Macomb
Martha
Amos Roy
Mansfield
Lm's
Leonard
Edith Mays
Kansas City
Seret
Ernest R. Roy
France
Walter Parrott
Laverne
Jesse Martin
Shelbina
Ralph Brazeal
Ava
Roy Norcross
Jack Perry
School Notes Shows Return of Absent Student and Lyceum Opening
Anon Young, once absent due to illness for two to three weeks, returned to school on Monday. The first lyceum program at Nugget theatre on Nov 20 drew a good crowd. Students raised a notable sum for the United War Work fund, about 320 of which came from birthday offerings. Miss Box’s class led in pledge-card efforts. State inspector Mr. Loomis praised the student body and growth but urged improvements to blackboards, heating, and the library. Miss Cantrell’s assembly program and visits by Mesdames Anderson, Fuson, and Coday, plus Mrs. N J Craig and Rev T B Ritzinger, were noted.
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Anon Young
Lyceum
Nugget Theatre
United War Work Fund
Miss Box
Gread
Loomis
W. C. Coday
Sleepy Hollow Notes Local Weather and Sales
Miss Ethel Kelly of the Pool school spent weekend with home folks. Winter like weather arrives with light snow Sunday morning. All illnesses in the area are reported better. The sale at W. J. Rutherford's Wednesday drew a large crowd and goods sold well. We extend sympathy to neighbors who have lost someone, TOPSY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Kelly
W. J. Rutherford
Mount Olive Fire Destroys Home Threatening Snowy Day
Zeke Bowman lost his Mount Olive home to a Sunday evening fire started by a stove pipe. Firefighters battled embers as residents faced a snowy day and insurance crews assessed the damage.
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Zeke Bowman
More Eggs Tonic Promises Big Poultry Profits
Mrs HW M Patton of Waverly Missouri touts a tonic named More Eggs claiming 1500 eggs from hens in 21 days and urges poultry raisers to double profits by boosting production. The ad offers full size samples for 1.4 prepaid, or 2.25 for three bottles with a bank guarantee and refund option.
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HW. M. Patton
Waverly
E. J. Reefer
Dept
Reefer Bldg
Kangae City
Reefer
Mr. Reefer
Local notes and town visitors from Ava to Mansfield
Tersely told items list residents and visitors including Jos W. Pitts Ava J W Byng Ava H C Hogan Seymour Dr F A Riley Springfield W T Norcross Norwood Fred Burris St Louis and more. Mentions showing Creole girls Georgia Troubadours Nugget Theatre and upcoming entertainment. multiple farm and goods ads plus tax notice and local business updates.
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J.W. Byng
Ava
H.C. Hogan
Seymour
F A. Riley
Sprinefield
W. T. Norcross
Norwood Tash
Prank Beach
Spine Field
J. W
F. B. Fuson
Springfield
T. J. Lenhart
Hamvui
Born-tailored Garments Stand High for Service and Fit
Clothes Service promises exact proportion of care in making garments. Dependable materials and honest tailoring yield perfectly fitted clothes. Born-tailored items gain esteem among men who demand maximum value and service for their money.
War Era Antiseptic Ad Promotes Borozone Healing
F A Cole and H Jackson traveled Thursday toward Kansas City while Itey G Norcross arrived from Springfield. Surgeons urge prompt use of antiseptics for cuts burns and wounds. bor ozone marketed as the ideal healing agent. The MUR Aid Society met Friday with Mrs N J Craig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itey G. Norcross
Springfield
MUR
Aid Society
N.J Craig
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Black Mire
W. A. Black Editors and Proprietors
Telephone
Pisos
Piso
All Draggin
Contaéma Noa
Aye
Young & Old
Fairland Valley
Prairie Hollow
Clathe
Ruly
Mansfield, Mo
Ozark Oil
Hughen
Kansas
Ozark Oil & Gas Compa
Sleepy Hollow
Mount Olive
The
Frank Eberle & Company
Joplin, Mo
Imperator
Orion
Spring Valley
Cascara
Mr. Hill
Jos. W. Pitts
D. W. Hoover
Art Owens
Searcy
Ark
J.C. Carter's
Pordear
W. Ft. Hitchcock
Jerry Oliver
M. W. Oliver
D. M. Pickell
Mountain Grove
J. W. Floyd
Gar
Ady
Wis
Orpington Cockerels
Ped Carnall
C.F. Harris
Iowa
Plymouth Rock
James Murrell
St. Louis
Georgia
Adv
W. B. Fullington
Brimson
W. FH
D. A. Blackburn
Gainesville
Spence School
Minday
Noy
Charles H. Jackson
George C. Murvell
Hartville
I. Flailey
May Mintonul Ava
Nugeret Theatre
Lyidiy
Steve Yates
Musick
Richard
J.D. Reynolds
Pleaswot Valley Township
L. ‘T. Vanney
Norwood
Nugaret Theatre
Moa
Doe
Miss May Minton
Avi Wis
Queinusine He Hiss
Iusic
Nugnet
H. M. Norcross
Whidelo
Sanol
Teed
Case
R. Hicks Almanne
Alveye
Clothes Service
F. A. Cole
T. AJ
Roy R. Dennis Mansfield
Wo. Kay & Dennis
Speokiliy
Dundee
Laughvellon
Ollie
Sherer
White Lake Family
H. M. Norcross General Store
the Sanitary Grocery
W.S.S
R.A. Alcorn Hardware Co
Weagle Ink Company
Houston Street
New York
F. H. Riley
Missouri
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