Dinner Honors Home on Furlough at Cedar Gap
A Sunday dinner at J J Hester's Cedar Gap home honored their son Robert on furlough from Camp Funaton. Attendees included J I Hester M V Spain James Baskett and others, with letters from Lieut Robert Durnell in France urging Salvation Army donations. Wright county fundraising continues with W A Black as treasurer. 1344 men enlisted to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hester
Cedar Gap
Robert
Camp Funaton
J I.hester
M.v.spain
James Baskett
Zack Odle
Nina Keith
Joe Hartley
Luke Hartley
L. E. Roller
M. Stewart
Paola
Kas
Wright County
W. A. Black
Mansfield
Springfield
Army Training Corps
State Normal School
Herve Coday
Hirl Cauble
Dewey Pool
Karl Sanders
Coday
Everett Chandler
Arthur and Din Cottengim
Kaal Kerr
Arthur Johnston
Claud Curtis
Charles Walefield
Qasn Jackson
James Woods
Hiram Hensley
Sarah Gaskill
War Records
Missing sow offers rewards at G. S. Bur ney farm
A black Poland China sow weighing about 200 pounds, known as the M. BE. Gorman sow, strayed or was stolen from the G. S. Burney farm. A $10 reward is offered for return. If stolen, a $100 reward is offered for evidence leading to conviction. Owners W. Dugan and Frank Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
M. BE. Gorman
G.S. Burney
Mystery surrounds death of Clifton Raney Norwood youth
Clifton Raney of Norwood was found with a fractured skull Saturday night near the stock yards and died Sunday morning after being taken to Mansfield Hotel. Coroner’s jury ruled death from a blow to the head unknown in origin. he would have turned 18 today. Funeral services held at the Raney homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Raney
Norwood
Mansfield Hotel
Noble
Chrence
Clifton
Raney
Arthur Grosvenor
Tuaho
Mansfield
J A. Masen
J. D. Reynolds
Noe Strong
S. Lensley
Jay Pope
Co L. Beach
Frank Peacock
Robert Raney
Mansfield fair set with poultry exhibit and defense drives
Fair notes list Wright county Missouri Ruralist Poultry Club members Fair plans include four days camping at Mansfield Seventh Annual Agricultural and Stock Show. Washington letter from Congressman Rubey praises Mansfield. Montrose Shamillon act covers week with free acts between Joplin and Mansfield. Council of Defense seeks funds Sept 27 Defense Day. Miss Hurd Anne You to speak on conservation and economy. Poindexter to host shooting gallery. W A Black to consult on airship. Red Cross displays organized by Clark Younger Freeman. school children prep exhibits. Akins to be present. exhibits urged Sept 25 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhuie Carter
Bessie Glass
Macie Rippee
Mary Fisher
Opal Williams
Missouri Ruralist Poultry Club
Wright County
Mansfield
Washington, D. C
Mros. L. Rubey
Montrose & Shamillon
Joplin
Council of Defense
Ieriday
Lowch
Hitchcock
Hurd Anne You
State Council of Defense
John Poindexter
Unon
W. A. Black
Aviation
Bellville
Robins
Red Cross
A. J. Clark
J. T. Younger
G.C Freeman
L.S. Akins
Carryus
The
Private H M Thomas and Leota Brentlinger wed at Hartville
Private H M Thomas of Camp Punston Kansas and Miss Leota Brentlinger of Mansfield were married Saturday afternoon at Hartville by Rev J A Russell. The Mirror notes Sukey the bride’s heyday as a valued correspondent and extends best wishes to the couple who then visited Springfield before Mr Thomas returns to Camp Munston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.M Thomas
Camp Punston
Kans
Leota Brentlinger
Manasfield
Hartville
J. A. Russell
J. W. Brentlinger
Sukey
Springfield
Thomas
Camp Munston
Frank Ruediger
Carl M. Oetting
Lincoln
Marie Bausch
Mansfield
Mred Oetting
M. Rausen
Kansas
Subscription renewal notice urges advance payment
A dated address label hints at a 1918 subscription cycle. It explains that Aug 18 indicates expiration Aug 1, 1918, and urges readers to pay a year in advance, warning to pay now before forgetting. The message stresses immediate action to ensure continued service.
German Prisoners in Pershing Film at Nogeet Theatre
The first German POWs captured in France appear on screen at the Nogeet Theatre as Pershing's Crusaders screens Sept 25 and 26. The men, including two officers, reluctantly pose for the camera, showing wary profiles and a mix of ages and builds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
France
Nogeet
Rich strike reported at 174 to 185 feet in Tar button lease
A rich ore discovery at 174 to 185 feet on the Tar button lease suggests deeper ore. Dr. T. T. Beeler owns the lease. Pioneer Mining Co expects first carloads to ship about Monday with assays around 64 percent. Red Head Mine to ship to Harriet Mundy. Mansfield Mining Co shows optimism over holdings. Denver House shaft sinking progresses with Ww. We first in charge promising a strong showing soon. Nebraska Mining and Milling reports zinc assays around 34 percent in drill cuts. Pioneer mill operating this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlot Mundy
JS. Summers
Mansfield Mining and Development Co
Kansas City
Denver
Win
Sielan
Nebraska Mining and Milbing Co
Nebraska Mining and Milling Cos
Bogart
Stomach and Bowel Orders of Babies Elixir Ad
A historic medicinal ad touts a genuine remedy for infant stomach and bowel issues. It claims quick relief, purity, wholesomeness, and pleasant taste. The product is priced at 25 and 50 cents per bottle and is sold by medical dealers.
Mansfield Mirror Raises Subscription Price to $1.50 Yearly
The Mansfield Mirror announces a new annual rate of $1.50 starting October 1, with an option to pay $1.00 per year in advance. The change responds to rising costs of materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield Mirror
Lodges District Deputy Visits Mansfield D C Lodge
W A Newton to officially visit Mansfield D C lodge Saturday night September 14 for a lodge of instruction and related Grand Lodge matters. Grand Lodge desires all Odd Fellows from Mansfield and other lodges to attend. Grand Warden may also attend to entertain and benefit those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Newton
Mansfield D.C. Lodge
Grand Lodge
Mansfield Lodge
Cash Sales Move by Mansfield Store Dominion
Due to higher merchandise costs and poor health, the Mansfield shop runs a cash only model to avoid bad credit losses. By selling for cash the owner promises lower prices and asks customers to make the store their headquarters, thanking patrons for 24 years of support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Reynolds
Mansfield, Mo
Adv
Money to Loan in New Jersey Counties
N J Craig offers to loan money on good, improved farms in Wright or Douglas counties. Seeks borrowers with reliable improvements and solid repayment prospects. Contact N J Craig for terms and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Craig
Wright
Douglas Counties
Ex-Deputy State Veterinarian and Army Vet Noted
Mountain Grove Missouri reports on a veteran professional background noting a former deputy state veterinarian, a former New Mexico veterinarian, and a former U.S. Army service member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E
Mountain Grove
Harvey W. Young
Miggouri
New Mexico
Army
Notice of relocation for Puson Drug Co. physician
J A Fuson M D states he has disposed of his interest in Puson Drug Co and moved his notice from the rear of the store to the suite above the store formerly used by Dr FL Riley. New telephone numbers are five, 125 residence 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puson Drug Co
FL LL Riley
J. A. Fuson
M. D
Family and farming notes from local column
Midway Joe and Elmer Rushing help their father with a large wheat crop this week. Cora Mortimore visits her father P. J. Wells with War ren and Warne Claxton. Opal Nasley, eldest daughter of Bill Kisley, died from fever last week. J W. Kennedy reports his tomato crop at Norwood and Macomb nearly finished and plans canning at Hartville this week. A HEN. PECKED HUSBAND.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Elmer Rushing
Cora Mortimore
Warren
Warne Claxton
P. J. Wells
Opal Nasley
Bill Kisley
J W. Kennedy
Norwood
Macomb
Hartville
Has a High Opinion of Chamberlain's Tablets
A Mrs GC A Barnes of Charleston writes that she has a high opinion of Chamberlain's Tablets for biliousness and as a laxative, praising them as mild and pleasant to use. Her brother also reports satisfactory results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
GC. A. Barnes
Charleston
Pleasant Valley Church Service Flag Request
The Pleasant Valley Church and S S request homes with a boy in service to claim a star for the service flag and honor him. They will place stars for friends or relatives. the list includes John Ernst, Earl Howland, Jess Vanness, Horace Blazer, Elmer Cunningham, Maurice Berry, Hugh Berry, Bill Macley, Marvin Miller, Paul Hopper, Lewis Peters, Ira Rippee, Everett Rosevear, Allison Newton, Moses Newton, Clyde Tarbutton, Geo Gaskill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
John Ernst
Earl Howland
Jess Vanness
Horace Blazer
Elmer Cunningham
Maurice Berry
Hugh Berry
Bill Macley
Marvin Miller
Paul Hopper
Lewis Peters
Ira Rippee
Everett Rosevear
Allison Newton
Moses Newton
Clyde
Tarbutton
Geo
Gaskill
Residence for Sale Near School House in Mansfield
Property listing for the Harvey residence near the school house in Mansfield Missouri. Advertised by N. J. Craig offering a bargain price. Includes brief contact notice for potential buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
N. J. Craig
Mansfield, Mo
Advy
Public Auction at Clark place on Prairie Hollow road
On account of farming method changes I offer for sale at my farm 20 miles south of Mansfield on Prairie Hollow road the Clark place. Sale starts 10 a m Wednesday Sept 18. Items include 2 horses 2 colts yearlings, Jersey cattle 2 bred heifers 11 red calves Duro Jersey gilts bred 2 wagons double wagon harness binder mowing machine rake corn planter 2 horse collars. Cash on all sums. 12 months on bankable note at 8 percent from date. No removal until terms met. Col Roy Dennis, Auctioneer Geo B Freeman, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Prairie Hollow Road
Clark Place
Weather Outlook With Gradual Warmup Ahead
Prospect of showers Monday with generally fair weather afterward. Cooler on Tuesday followed by rising temperatures Wednesday and Thursday, returning to near normal levels thereafter.
Doan's Kidney Pills End Back and Kidney Aches
Women endure many pains from back and kidney troubles and keeping kidneys healthy helps. Mrs. T. J. Green of Mountain Grove Missouri credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relief from back pain dizziness and blurred vision after use. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY adv. J D Rice visits depart for Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Green
Maple St
Mountain Grove
Doan
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W. Dugan & Frank Beach Owners
T. F. Lenhart
R. L Calhoun
Mr. Lenhart
D. H. Long
Tom
W. G. Reynolds
Aidv
Vig
Jack Lawford
Petrograd
Baron Borush
Cal
Kaiser
Vokaloma
U.S
Lawford Anspeete Adap
Lawford
San Francisco
Bornek
Kovaky
Pacific
Pershing’s Crusaders
John J. Pershing
Mining News
Alex. Salisbury
C. O. Storm
Pleasant Valley Church
S. S
Col. Roy Dennis
Geo. B. Freeman
J. D. Rice
Mrs. C. Hart
Fuson Drug CO
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