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Newspaper

Mansfield Mirror

Location

Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1916

Page

7

Lead Hill Revival and Local Notes from Lead Hill

Lead Hill hosts a baptism at the crusher pond as new converts join the church. A thief alarm and missing items trigger a police-like scene while a large owl is mistaken for a gun incident. Community events include Sunday school at 10, regular preaching on the 1st 2nd and 3rd Sundays, and Saturday shaping evenings as residents prepare for the fair. Mra Alex Salishney visits Kasi after a long summer away.

Lead Hill Cap Lead Hil Liza Jani

Breezy Weather and Local Social Gatherings in Seymour

Cool spell boosts chatter as residents attend fairs and social events in the Seymour area. Mr and Mrs John Ross visit relatives in town. Mary Dilley returns home for a fiftieth birthday toast with a lively singing session and old time hymn tunes.

Mauisfield Wepork

Route Number Three Preaching at New Hop Church

Route Number Three presiding at the New Hop Church every second Saturday and Sunday. Pastor Sudha leads the Sunday service with Wami MOA Rippee as superintendent Carl Dornell of Webb City spent Tuesday night with his parents DS Dorrell and wife. Chadwell of Mansfield hired regular appointments at Paplist chapels Saturday Saverday. Everyone invited to attend prayer meeting and Sunday night service CASEY JONES.

Koop Pam G. (Hiewell Sudha School Rippee Carl Dornell Webb City DS. Dorrell Fee G. Chadwell Mansfield

Winter Weather Brings Small Town Carnival Attendance

Local notes report a snowy spell and a carnival at Mansfield drawing residents from the area. Mentions Maye Howards Sueliya Aber Non Miss Old Reaves of Odin and Miss Girlie Newton, Jin McConnell of Maysville visiting J D Kelly, Pred HEmpson, and business trips to Seymour.

Old Reaves Meny Odin Girlie Newton Jin McConnell Maysville, Mo Ounele J. D. Kelly

Hartville Republican meeting nominates justice of the peace

Joe TH Dennis attended the Hartville county committee meeting Monday. CY Vi Ashworth of Mats Held was put on the ticket as nominee for justice of the peace for Pleasant Valley township, which currently has only one justice. The next meeting will be held in two weeks.

Joe TH Dennis Republican County Hartville CY Vi. Ashworth Mats Pleasant Valley

Yih Annual Meeting slate for Southwest Missouri Teachers Association

The Yih annual meeting of the Southwest Missouri Teachers' Association will be held at Springfield October 26 to 23.

Yih Southwest Missouri Teachers’ Assoviation Springfield

Washington and Lincoln Worship of Righteousness Before Peace

A fragmented historical note stresses Washington and Lincoln as models who valued righteousness over peace and war. It recalls speeches praising their sacrifices, contrasting wartime leaders and urging voters to honor their memory and wartime decisions. The piece references Civil War figures and political rhetoric surrounding the era.

Roosevelt Praises Hughes Speech at Carnegie Hall

Theodore Roosevelt attended Hughes acceptance address in a Carnegie Hall box and loudly applauded. He lauded Hughes for exposing Wilson’s Mexican policy as folly and noted the need for strength behind words. Roosevelt quoted John Fiske on government duty and praised Hughes for defending American interests and punishing wrongdoers.

Theodore Roosevelt Carnegie Hall Mr. Hughes Teddy

Noble Ease Versus Virtues Warns Against Prosperity

The passage condemns the idea that ease and private gain define national virtue. It urges duty over material comfort, citing public figures and literary echoes to argue for stern public service and rejection of enslaving pleasure. It frames thriving prosperity as a test of character and resolves to pursue duty above self.

Lielfor Milton Colonel Hoosevelt Thereek Mlehfon Wehalt Mr. Hughes

Merchant Marine Policy Caution on Government Competition

In a speech of acceptance Mr Hughes argues for government support to build up private merchant marine without the government competing. He warns that government operation could wreck foreign trade prospects and asks whether the government aims to profit or to lend protection. He calls for encouragement without direct competition.

Hughes

Wilson flips on child labor law stirs Senate debate

New York Evening Post notes President Wilson’s reversal on a proposed child labor law and praises his willingness to shift positions. It cites Senator Borah, who argued the measure overstepped constitutional bounds, while the paper claims Wilson’s openness to change reflects broad view on reform and governance.

Senate Wilson Borah Evening Post Senator Borah Tariff Commission Lab Commission Tammany Hall Bryan New York Evening Post

Decrying Interference in Mexico Speech by Hughes

The passage laments U S policy toward Mexico describing blunders from the administration. It accuses officials of provoking misapprehension and resentment, allowing bloodshed and invasion without achieving stated aims. It cites Mr Hughes's acceptance speech as the source.

Mexico Hughes

Hughes Speech Emphasizes Protective Policy for American Worker

The Republican platform pledges protection and fair application, urging investigations by an expert body to safeguard economic independence and American living standards. It asserts the American working man shall not suffer in the coming competitive struggle.

Republican Party Congress Hughes

Pointed Paragraphs From Hughes Speech Acceptance

The text argues the nation is unprepared amid critical industrial and war risks. It condemns the administration for failing to protect citizens and property in Mexico, calls for international cooperation to limit armaments, and urges a simple, responsible budget to curb monopolies without harming enterprise. The piece stresses the need for deeds over words and condemns wasteful spending.

Hughes Wilson Mexico High Seas John Fiske

Psychological Prosperity and Molasses in District Debate

A compact note references psychological prosperity and a pledge of strict accountability. It mentions Salute the Flag and Get Visla with varied phrases implying a political or civic discussion and assertive stance.

Visla

Roosevelt Speech Denounces Labor Pressure in Battle Creek

The Battle Creek address on behalf of Mr. Hughes condemns labor leaders for coercing the President and Congress. It asserts the wage issue was settled without investigation or knowledge, driven by fear and political profit, not the eight hour question.

Congress Jsue Roosevelt Battle Creek Michigan Hughes

Wilson Keynote and Wilson Theory of Government

Political notes critique President Wilson's stance on arbitration and peace as a test of his governing philosophy. The article frames his approach as a willingness to risk sacrifice for peace, contrasting it with harsher posture in American politics and media commentary.

Wilson Auny Price Bret Tie Thixton Journal

Unclear text references Wilton on election delay and assassination stance

Fragmentary copy notes that Wilton refuses government by assassination while breaking ties with those who killed Americans and mentions plans delaying election day amid low spirits and awkward steps by a figure named Adtitndstrath.

Wilton Assassina Fiom

Families Split on Campaign

Washington reports families are divided over the campaign with prominent names split between Wilson and Hughes. J A H Hopkins backs Wilson, while Mrs Hopkins supports defeat of Wilson. Amos Pinchot and family align with Hughes, Mrs Kent and Mrs Post advocate peace and the administration’s prepared-liesis program.

Washington J. A. H. Hopkings New Jersey Progressive National Committee Tus Wilson Hopkins Woman's Party Gifford Finchotta Hughes Amos Pinchot Congressional Union Susan B. Anthony Meredith Nicholson Nicholson Louis F. Post Woman's Peace Party Laula F. Post Liesis

Editorial Comments on Democratic Tactics and Wilson Era

A satirical editorial mocks Democratic claims during the Wilson administration. It derides campaign rhetoric, predicts voter manipulation, and comments on tax policy, campaign speeches, and proposed legislation while referencing figures like President Wilson and Senator Hughes in a critical tone.

Wilson Strikes When the Iron Is Cold, A Roosevelt Speech

The Roosevelt speech at Battle Creek attacks President Wilson for not speaking at Independence Hall on the Declaration’s anniversary citing recent sea-murder events. It argues patriotism requires firm action, warning that if Washington Lincoln and Jefferson shared Wilson’s hesitation, the American Republic would not exist.

Wilson Independence Hall Washington Jefferson Mr. Wilson Lincoln Colonel Roosevelt Battle Creek Michigan Hughes

Baltimore Platform Questioned In Presidential Year

The piece criticizes President Wilson and the Pork River and Harbor bill, arguing that the party has strayed from the 1912 platform. It questions remaining commitments and the honesty of promises made to voters at Baltimore and St. Louis amid ongoing taxation and lavish spending.

Baltimore Woodrow Wilson Wilson St. Louie New York Sun

State Administration Most Extravagant in History

The Democratic era shows higher biennial spending across governor, secretary of state, attorney general, state auditor, and beer inspection. Expenditures rose from 19,025,503.87 in 1911-12 to 22,814,238.31 in 1913-14, a total increase of 8,790,734.94, with mixed fee changes and beer stamp receipts, while the governor and several offices posted notable cost gains. The piece labels the current administration as the most extravagant in state history despite Democratic endorsement.

Ell Attorney General's State Auditor's Beer Inspection Department

Policy of Firmness and Consistency for Mexico

The Nation should adopt a new policy of firmness and consistency toward Mexico to ensure peace, stability, and prosperity. It calls for no meddling interference while urging Mexico to perform international obligations and maintain a stable government with unfaltering support.

Mexico Elso Nelst Hughes

Adequate National Defense Demanded From Citizens

A public appeal argues for stronger national defense and a larger regular army. It calls for a federal citizen reserve and police mobilization in metropolitan areas, claiming the nation must be better protected without a grave emergency.

Hughes

Hughes Speech Acceptance Critiques Administration

A quoted passage criticizes the Administration for failing to protect American lives property and commerce, arguing it settled for mere discussion rather than action. The remarks emphasize lax protection and remiss policies affecting national security and economic interests.

Hughes

President praised for leverage if votes and costs pass

The piece notes political pressure on Woodrow Wilson from Mexican commissioners and criticizes Mr Hughes for overuse of the word Now, implying immediacy frustrates cautious observers who delay decisions until tomorrow.

Mr. Hughes

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