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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
7
A Norwood Missouri notice offers 200 dollars for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Clifton Raney. Reward to be paid upon conviction.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy and for floral offerings during the illness and death of our organ and brother, Jesse, from Mr. and Mrs. A L Miller and Buily.
Lawrence Davis came back from a lengthy stay in Virginia. Misa Nora Brentlinger spent Sunday with Mrs. Davis. Influenza continues to rage in and around Bryant. News item conveys local social notes and health concerns.
An elderly advertisement advises giving Chambelin's Cough Remedy to children with croup or cough. It promises quick relief when directions are followed, noting parents will be surprised at the speedy effect.
Mrs Dora Woody is reported better after influenza. Balda Findley is sick with influenza. H Robertson was in Hartville Monday. Miss Minnie Dennis visited Minnie Dennis's home Saturday night and Sunday. H Robertson and A J Wilder and wife visited D R Snyder Sunday. E T Gates and wife dined at Rosa Findley's Saturday. Penny.
Public sale at my farm two miles northwest of Bryant begins 10 a m Wednesday November 6 1918 includes 18 head of cattle several calves and heifers plus a colt ducks and chickens farm implements household goods and canned fruit terms cash under 10 and 12 months notes on larger sums 5 percent cash discount on cash purchases over 10 dollars Auctioneers and clerk listed with names.
Lead Hill reports cooler weather following heavy rain and a three week influenza closure at the start of school. Many families sick with Joe Goss and kin. most patients improving and able to be up part of the day. Visits from Emma Haynes of Springfield and O B Winburn of Koshkonong noted. Sunday school held weekly at 2:30 p.m. Liza Jane.
Rembert preaches at Pleasant Hill on the first Saturday night and both Sunday services. Rev Gearing, pastor, notes Connie Madge sends best wishes to Ray Howard and wife. Frank Witcraft suffers diphtheria. Martha Coday is very ill. Nancy Scott stays at Will Pryor's. Don Hake and RB B Coday have influenza. Della Williams returns home from Will Pryor's. Frank Coday and wife were dinner guests of Elihu Coday. Weather relief after heavy rain. Curb Hakes visiting L W Hensley.
Prairie Hollow and Clathe note persistent rain and a big frost Sunday night. Mrs Paul McCallister visits Mansfield to stay with Paul's parents. Payton Quessenberry visits brother near Macomb. Oushing ill with influenza at Link Letsinger's. Mrs Mary Gates at Marion Loetsingers. Isaac Huffman’s son landed overseas. Jason Roy of Vera Cruz visits his father L M. heads to Springfield on Monday. Mrs Chas Baker and Kansas relatives visiting Rev B B Hylton. Leif Letsinger and wife ill with influenza.
Wayside Gleanings reports Sunday school at Macomb Methodist Church every Sunday with a weather note of cooler days. No school this week due to influenza. Local residents and visitors include Mr Schafer and daughter Julia in Norwood. Grace and Gladys Snyder in Mansfield. Terry Doyel and family in Mansfield. Christy home guests from Hot Springs and Norwood. Hazel Greenwood staying overnight. Christian Endeavor canceled Sunday night because of illness. Sunday school also closed for the first time in years. A medical ad promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for neuralgia and other pains.
Route Number 2 reflections and social notes from Prairie Hollow recount visits by Guss Brazeal, Joe Main, J W Brentlinger, and families last week. Weather optimism and social calls mix with health updates as Ernest Lyles, Nora Letsinger, Zella Letsinger, Rosa Williams, and Amos Williams appear in Sunday visits and suppers. J E Moore and family depart for Parsons Kansas.
A letter from A L Foote urges readers to back the war, donate funds, and push to crush Germany. He claims his grandson serves with Gen Pershing and predicts a rapid end to the war if Germany is defeated. Foote also calls for anti whisky measures and political pressure to kill the whisky business. He promotes HERBINE as a digestive aid and notes it is sold by fall medicine dealers.
A.A Mawkies of Grovespring and Democratic candidate Jack Odle were seen campaigning in the area yesterday, drawing local attention as the race for Representative continues.
Congressman Thomas L. Rubey of Lebanon is praised in a Mansfield visit as one of Missouri's most capable and loyal leaders. A former lieutenant governor, Rubey backed President Wilson's war program, aided farmers through the Agriculture Committee, and promoted public schools. His early setback in teaching school is noted as a turning point leading to his state university entry.
By special permission from Washington retailers may distribute a restricted amount of canning sugar in Missouri during November to meet late season canning needs and ensure supplies for households and farms.
A town drives support for the Home Paper Service to keep soldiers and their families connected. Citizens donate to subscriptions so front line readers receive the home newspaper, with fund management, publication of contributors, and potential Red Cross reallocations described. A testimonial appeal follows urging broad, quick gifts to maintain morale and connect troops with home.
Arch Rice has returned from his western trip and urges readers to vote on Tuesday.
Dear Friends letter from B A Taylor states he has made no promises or inducements and would accept the prosecuting attorney role only if elected with clean hands. H J Rice traveled to Tarkio for his ill son Forrest as news arrives that Oliver reached overseas safely.
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