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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
2
Opinion piece argues a new war tax is inevitable to fund abroad and denounces tariff and income tax failures. It promotes W I Diffenderffer as a qualified Republican candidate for district office, claiming his election would restore business stability and prosperity amid high costs.
Hon. CU A Newton of St. Louis, formerly of Wright county, delivers Republican speeches in Mountain Grove tonight and speaks at Mance and Hartville Friday and Grove Spring Saturday.
The ticket names Congressman Columbus Bradford and presiding judge Columbus M Mitchell along with candidates for judge South District J R Brudon collector J H Robnett county clerk E W Yocum circuit clerk Julian Newton probate judge Col L O Nieder constable Pleasant Valley Township Alfred Slate and justice Hart Township T J Gideon.
A campaign letter from Joan H. Matthews, campaign manager for Arthur N. Sager, Progressive Party candidate for U.S. Senate, challenges W. A. Black of the Mansfield Mirror to publish any correspondence between Republican nominee T. J. Akins and Colonel Roosevelt, offering $100 to charity if published. The offer names editors Henry King, George S. Johns, and Paul Brown as referees.
Notice to voters states Col. L. O. Nieder Progressive nominee cannot tour Wright county due to circumstances but will try to see many voters before election day. He thanks supporters and pledges to dedicate energy and legal experience to the probate judge duties if elected. Advertisement.
Mitchell for Judge C M Mitchell of Mountain Grove interviewed veterans this week as part of his candidacy for presiding judge of the county court. The Progressive nominee promises a businesslike administration if elected and is canvassing Wright County with encouragement. See his message to citizens and voters.
Freeman advertises farm loans at the lowest prevailing rates with no delay. The ad implies prompt service for agricultural financing through Adv, Gro, B. and the broker Freeman.
A Wright County civic notice from a prospective Progressive ticket candidate describes the role of the presiding judge, the county court's finances, and the need for fair, impartial governance. He pledges to enforce laws on officer settlements, reduce taxes, and ensure proper record entries to reveal the county’s financial condition.
Visitors are welcome and attendance is good. The agricultural class studies corn and a strong corn wheat and cereals exhibit has been secured for class use. Several new pupils enrolled this week and premiums at the school fair largely went to Mansafield pupils. A supply of new books arrives for first to intermediary grades. The Junior class play is set for Friday night November 18. A parade and ride on the merry-go-round ended with school yells and a treat from teachers.
A local Christian Endeavor discussion features speakers including Mabel Coday Minta Avery Mrs L Beach J C Carter Prof J A Hylton G W P Freeman Rev Joseph Davis and Sarah Gaskill addressing why Christians should vote how to vote where to get civic information and how Endeavorers should engage in good citizenship via questions on candidates and liquor trade concerns.
Mr. Early died yesterday at his home in Mansfield after a brief illness. An old resident and Civil War veteran aged about 75, he recently returned from California. He leaves a widow and other relatives. Interment today at Bryant.
The family of Hugh Gaskill express gratitude to friends for kindness during the illness and after the death of their father. They also thank Mansfield High School pupils for the towers sent. G. E. Tombleson has returned from Torrington Wyoming.
A crowded list of advertisements and social notices from Mansfield highlights grocery deals at P. W. Newton and Shinpaugh's, millinery bargains at Mansfield Millinery Parlor, and various visits by relatives and notable residents. The piece notes entertainers, farmers, and officials nearby, plus small business promotions and community events with multiple personal mentions.
A list of subscribers paying cash on subscription appears, thanking individuals in Mansfield and nearby towns including A. Leming G. W. Norcross Mrs. B. Turner A. L. Taylor and others across Indiana Kansas and Utah with scattered initials and locations.
A public sale offers two mares a double harness mare and a wagon. The sale accepts cash or a bankable note payable nine months after date. The event begins at 2:30 p m on the scheduled date.
A note places an event Saturday October 24 1914 in front of the Peanut and Popcorn Stand on the public square in Mansfield Missouri. The readable fragment confirms the location and date of the gathering.
Mansfield Missouri promotes itself as the gem city of Wright county. It highlights a thriving Young Men's Business club, the Mansfield Concert Band, and a weekly Mansfield Mirror newspaper. The piece touts healthful high altitude, pure spring water, diverse soils, and strong farming potential with fruit growing and timber resources plus rail and postal connections central to Ozarks shipments.
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