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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1914
Page
1
A patchwork of Mansfield district notices, ads, and brief mentions covers groceries, local moves, court visits, mechanicals, and social events. Names like P. W. Newton, J. Reynolds, and Rev. W. B. Anderson appear alongside farm chatter, church activities, and circus and circus-related promotions in Wright county.
October 15 16 17 1914 marks Mansfield third annual avicultural and stock show with exhibits, contests and samples across city venues featuring local breeders and poultry displays for visitors and families.
A large crowd gathered at the Macomb Baptist church on Sunday morning September 6 for singing and a dinner. J Lon Dennis led a tally and prayer by Joseph Yool of Mansfield. The Old Timers entertained in the afternoon with several songs. Notables from nearby towns attended, including Hertvilia Henry Claxton and J W Gilley among others. Crain notes a hearty meal with chicken, mutton, pies, fruit and honey.
Publishers of the Mirror leave town September 15 to attend the Missouri Press Association annual meeting in St Louis. Governor Major Mayor Kiel Fred Lehman and J Kelly Pools will speak. Business Men's League will host reception for editors from counties. Additional banquets, a Shaw Garden boat trip, ball park theatre party planned.
Fragmentary listing offers a Kitavall Organ for sale at a low price with unclear terms and garbled wording about payment. No clear location or contact details are present.
The writer warns that global wheat production is collapsing amid war, urging American farmers to sow vast acreages. With Europe’s grain harvest decimated, prices may rise beyond Civil War levels, and the United States, Canada, and Argentina must supply bread. A national, not international, crisis looms.
A St. Louis Republic article questions farm economics as prices climb beyond two dollars, analyzing farmer livelihoods and national impact amid rising market costs. It contrasts potential gains with financial strain on agricultural communities and national policy implications.
Music class scale contest held at Mrs Cantrell home Saturday at 4 pm August 2. Gold pins awarded for first and second prizes with smaller pins to all members. Contestants listed in First Division Eivan Morris Ulis Cantrell Leona Hoover Micied F rey Pearl Newton. Prizes awarded Leona Hoover Ulis Cantrell Jessia Hoover Hazel Barney. Judges C Walter Beach Mrs Musick Mrs Rubt inett.
The Baker family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness and death of their wife and mother Mrs Parthena Baker. They recall her bright home on high and say they will meet her on that other shore. T. R. Baker and Christpres.
Farm lenders report lower prevailing rates with faster loan approvals despite weak demand. Hints of improved borrowing affordability emerge as businesses and farmers evaluate short term credit options. Industry leaders caution market volatility may affect future pricing and terms.
A list of subscribers and donors thanking for cash on subscription since the last issue includes Jack Rippee and T. J. Tippee of Mansfield, W. R. Deaver and Sarah Gaskell of Ralston Oklahoma, and others in Mansfield, Bryant, Lindsay, and nearby areas. Names appear with town affiliations, showing regional support.
Mrs Paul entertained the Young Ladies Embroidery club on Monday afternoon in honor of former members Roger Mes Ma J. P. Anderson of Springfield Mrs S N West and Miss Ada Hoover of Kansas City. Guests included Mesdames J A Puson Ge B Freeman B A Sisk O S Coday W G Reynolds C L Robinett S N West J P Anderson O D Morriss N S Miller N J Craig W B Hitchcock F A Riley M E B West and Misses Ada Hoover Opal Freeman Bianche Burney.
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