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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
2
R. D. Berry is named as the Democratic nominee for presiding judge of the county court in Pleasant Valley Township, signaling party backing in the upcoming election. The announcement outlines Berry’s candidacy and expected duties.
R D Berry announces his entry for Presiding Judge in Wright County. He claims 74 years of continuous residency since his father moved to the county in 1844 and states he will not seek unfair means, viewing offices as gifts to the people.
Brady A Taylor born 1888 on a Dade county Missouri farm moved with family to Wright county the same year. He grew up a farmer boy and attended Mansfield High School walking four miles daily graduating 1907. He taught to fund normal study at Springfield Normal graduating 1912. Elected to Wright county legislature in 1912 he was a prominent member and voting majorities on his proposals. As House Education and Public Schools committee member he helped enact state aid laws for rural districts and high schools. Wright county schools received thousands from the State Treasury. He authored the School Board Convention Law and voted dry on every liquor issue. He studied law at the University of Missouri and was admitted to the Missouri bar in 1915, later admitted to the Montana bar after practicing there briefly before returning to Wright county. He practiced law in Missouri and Montana with notable success and defends his character and citizenship.
Mr. Taylor writes to voters that on October 2 the Wright County Democratic Committee nominated him for prosecuting attorney. He explains limited time to meet voters before election and uses the letter to state his stance, calling for politics to be dismissed and noting the two major parties sharing the same platform, World Democracy and others.
A candidate appeals to Wright County voters asserting a record open in the House Journal and pledging rigid law enforcement if elected prosecutor. He promises to prosecute liquor law violators fully, urges liberal voters to avoid party prejudice, and seeks a two year term in the prosecutor position.
The United States government and two firms, Dupont and Hercules, are hiring for new explosive plants at Nitro West Virginia and Old Hickory near Nashville Tennessee. Jobs target ages 15 to 60, require eight hours daily, three shifts, and in person medical exams at U S Employment Offices in Kansas City St Louis Joplin or Springfield. Shipments depart Kansas City Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays. Pay rates and full details available from W B Hitchcock Mansfield County Agent of the Public Service Reserve.
W J Smith of Longton Kansas writes that he cannot live without his home paper Looking Glass and sends greetings. He hopes the editor enjoyed a recent fair and planned to visit old Wright during the event but work kept him busy.
The item lists many residents affected by Spanish influenza and family visits. Zelda White and her father visited J W Brentlinger's. Mrs H M Baker had work done on her house. R J Freeman and Myrtle Williams are listed as sick. families including the Williams and Moore clans travel between Parsons and local homes, with neighbors visiting over the weekend.
The item notes Sunday school each week at Macomb Methodist Church and reports on local happenings. Farmers cut corn, canned many tomatoes, and sorghum was made again this year. Several residents and visitors are named with brief notes about illness travel and gatherings, including church events and influenza-related school dismissal.
Attendees at F D Howards Thursday night in Rae Howards honor include the Mackeys Wells Brazeal Murrells and many others. The Pleasant Knob No 9 and New Grove schools dismiss this week due to influenza. F D Howards visited Jackson Stogadill s of Pleasant Valley Sunday.
Republican speakers will discuss wartime policy topics and the 4th Liberty Loan at a series of village gatherings. Events run from Oct 8 to Oct 30 at multiple school houses and community rooms, led by J. H. Dennis as chairman and John W. Key as secretary.
Spanish influenza is raging in Clear Valley with Edna Buckles Gladys Buckles Mrs Ril ley Deaver Russell Homer and Mildred Stout Emaline Hire and Mrs R D Findley among those reported sick this week. Miss Gladys Hire visited Mrs Frank Repp ee in Mansfield Saturday Trussie Deaver worked for G W Miller Saturday Oscar Miller of Bryant works for J E Stout J M Moutray and wife visited R D Findley Saturday night Albert Crippen of Joplin plans to make Mansfield his future home Mrs Moore of Kansas visits her brother W O Williams and his young daughter.
Rev Gearing preaches at Pleasant Hill first Saturday night and Sunday sermons as diphtheria continues to rage in the area. Local visits include Cecil Griffiths wife visiting Frank Coday. Rev Gearing dined at Elihu Coday's. Nancy Scott staying at J F Allens. No school last week or this week due to sickness.
Bryant Arthur Mott's moved to Mt Zion. Willie Sullivan left Thursday for Ponca Oklahoma to visit relatives. Otis King spent Saturday night with his grandparents Mr Hylton and wife. A party was given at Miss Dora Sullivan's home Wednesday night with all reporting a nice time. Ed and Marvin Sullivan went to Springfield Thursday. Mrs Maggie Early visited friends in Bryant last week. Willie Amosia reported very ill.
From Oriel Walton in Walton Somewhere in France dated Aug 31 he writes of landing, awaiting orders, hearing artillery and seeing Allied soldiers including many Americans. He greets Mother and notes meeting Werner Rippee and Walter Reach, expresses longing for home, and mentions Mobile Laundry Unit No. 811 A.E.F. closing with love.
Instructions for soaking dried apples with raisins and cinnamon then baking in a crust. Also outlines home canning methods for green beans and corn including jar prep, water bath setup, loosening caps, and avoiding salt. Contains cautions about jar tightening if beans shrink and handling of lids.
A list of fair premium winners features multiple entries for Fred Oetting Gano Apples Embroidered items and textiles. Winners include Mrs F M Young Opal Chance Bertha Miller Mrs G W Miller and Mrs P W Newton among others with items like butter syrup pickles bread and honey.
Town notices from Hartville and surrounding areas highlight residents in and out of town, sales pitches for second hand goods and farm implements, travel to Kansas City Springfield and Norwood, and local business chatter. The piece notes influenza closures, a pastor appointment, and a Mansfield reader in Texas seeking a newspaper. One item mentions a 1916 Ford for sale and another reports crop prices in Texas.
Poultry raisers can keep hens laying through fall and winter when prices are high. Rockledge Egg Tonic revitalizes flocks, boosts egg yield, and is sold by Firman L. Carswell of Kansas City Missouri for one dollar prepaid with a satisfaction guarantee from two local banks.
Pleasant fall weather at Wolf Creek as families visit, babies arrive, and sick child recovers. Maude McIntosh and friends called on Zadia and Elsie Light. a daughter arrives to M Coday family. Hal Young and Bertie Johnson visit. Little Warner Coday reopens mobility. Bertie Smith visits grandmother Mrs John Moody. new Wolf Creek church hosts protracted meeting. Johnson school progressing nicely.
James Bayes of California visits daughter Mrs Sarah Dake in Macomb. Rev Price Robertson conducts revival at the M. E. church. E K Williams departs for North Missouri after a several week stay. Fine weather accompanies these local happenings.
A cool spell continues at Gobbler Bottom with more autumnlike weather. A sizable crowd attended Sunday school at Prairie Hollow. Hallie Hendrick is staying at Hugh Williams this week with Aunt Peggir.
Frank Hailey visited this week and is constructing a new residence at Mt Zion. The project marks a local development as Hailey undertakes the building near the community.
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