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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
2
Letter from J R Deckard written from his sick bed asks Wright county voters for prayers and support, noting personal loss and his desire to serve the community. He stresses tax protection records and fewer tax title clouds, promising to work for the best interests of taxpayers if reelected.
Judge Frank A. Thompson a noted Folk supporter visited Mansfield yesterday to campaign for Gov Folk but influenza canceled the meeting. He praised Folk as a reformer who drove boodlers out of St Louis business and lobbyists from Jefferson City and who upheld laws, including lynch laws, and cleaned police ties to streetwalkers. D N Moore and wife were visiting Olabows.
Ira C Stout writes from Headquarters Company 341 Field Artillery American Expeditionary Forces in France. He details shelling by German forces, occasional party life, and meals from a Dutch garden, mentioning friends Newt Sanders Arthur Roper Jim Tefteller Illie Williams John Cannifax and Douglas County boys. He notes service hardships, sightings of air battles, and hopes to reach Germany soon while asking for family news and updates from home.
Ava resident W S Barker was in town Tuesday. He stopped at local shops and chatted with residents about area events and upcoming programs.
From Camp Jackson South Carolina dated October 20 1918 Berlin FP Coday writes of two months training in the Rahe Auto School and transfer to auto drivers duty though horses and mules may be used. He notes quarantine for influenza two weeks and persistent rain while describing a train journey through several states and greetings from Red Cross towns as he settles at the camp.
Carl M Henson writes from Camp McArthur Texas about receiving letters and a package with cookies, his sweater, and feeling well though with a cold and ear ache. influenza waning, northern camps hit harder, fear of many deaths home. hopes to return to help with work, possible deployment if peace comes. describes going to a fire, rate of O D clothes, moving east to Camp Dick N J, transferred as a bugler, will write from various places to keep updated. signs off as loving son and brother.
Bryant Mrs. D. KB. McMillan is on the sick list. Miss Bessie Sullivan spent Sunday night with Alva Andrews and wife. Prayer meeting at Flint Point every Saturday night. Claude Andrews returned home Monday from North Missouri where he has been for some time.
In Mount Olive the day centers on sorghum making as influenza fears spread leading to expected business closures. Several deaths are reported, underscoring the seriousness of the outbreak.
A fragment from Macomb Methodist notes reports Sunday school each week, influenza closures at Macomb school for a third week, and illness affecting the neighborhood. It notes a ship arrival of Willum R Greenwood, local influenza deaths, and future Christian Endeavor meeting with Emma Martin listed as leader.
Clear Valley notes report Mrs J E Stout sick but improving after a Monday visit by Hutchinsons. John Rabey shows better condition this week. Miss Gertie Stout aided influenza victims at Mrs N G Fry’s late last week. Trussie Deaver made a business trip to Olathe. Elsie Wheat returns to Flint Point to resume school after vacation. Miss Ruby Findley visited at Dave Findley’s.
Prairie Hollow and Olathe residents visit family as infant illness prompts time off. Sickness spreads with Walter Parrott and wife among the very ill. Nearby names Rube Stevens, Rev Halford, Dick Merritt, Ben Freeman, Sid Merritt reported ill. Roy school closed to curb spread. Roy Robertson was seriously ill last week. Mrs Wadkins stays with Felix Keith after a week at home.
Pea Ridge holds preaching at the Methodist church every fourth Sunday at 11 am led by Rev. T J Gideon. Local notes mention cooler weather and sickness in the vicinity. Mrs Viva Beckett visited Berry Newton and Mrs H G Newton. Homer Hedrick helped Chas Mitchell and Geo Mallory aided his son Will this week. Steamboat Bill.
The influenza is dying down in this vicinity with no new cases reported in the last few days. B B Crawford the Midway miller did not grind Saturday due to rainy weather Peggy Short.
Pleasant Valley notes a likely mild winter while local residents visit relatives. Mrs. Elmer Strong and Mrs. Ernest Coday with their son Robert of Seymour are spending the week at their father’s home. LAUGHING BEAUTY.
Ava resident H. O. Wilson visited local area on Sunday, drawing attention from residents and noting travel through the community.
Route Number 2 notes a rainy cool Saturday and a long list of local residents and families ill or recovering. Reports touch on erysipelas influenza carbuncles and general sickness among Letsinger Freeman Brazeal Hale Letsinger Robertson Stunt Miller and others, plus social visits, farm moves, wheat wetting efforts and Kodak photos.
Norwood and vicinity report a notable influenza epidemic that appears to be abating. W N Zavers joins W S Elrod in a loan and insurance venture near the old Twohig office. J I Elrod visits briefly while recovering from the flu. Hangon Allen from Wichita spent last week here. Erin Bruton arrives on fur leave from Camp Funston. C E Meffert of the Liverpool London and Globe Insurance Co. visits town. Doctors Vanney and Ryan have also been ill with influenza.
An old medical ad promotes ERBINE to aid digestion and lift mood by opening the bowels and purifying the system. It claims restored health and energy and notes sale by all medicine dealers.
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