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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
4
Instructions for a backyard ring toss with a nine pin target and a 25 point center pin. Build pins from nails on stakes, label with cardboard score tiles, and fashion rings from tin can ends. Mark a 20 foot throwing line, then vary by using open cans or other containers. Also includes an umbrella play tent project with a chair pedestal, walls from fabric, and braces to fixed stakes.
An editorial on the enduring value of honesty in daily conduct. It argues honesty reduces worry, builds character, and brings lasting joy, stressing it as the only reliable path even when temporary gain tempts deceit.
Maj. Gen Leonard Wood urges high school graduates eighteen and older to join four student military instruction camps. Camps run July 6 to Aug 7 in Asheville North Carolina Burlington Vermont Ludington Michigan and Monterey California with food clothing and transport provided at minimal cost. Illinois leads with fifteen students at Ludington.
The steamer G. C. Lindauer arrived in San Francisco with fore rigging gone and deck lumber missing after a 4.5 day voyage from Gray's Harbor. Fuel ran dry and all aboard cut lumber to feed furnaces, feeding 6000 feet of timber by the time they cleared the heads. Captain Sundman called it one of his worst storms as waves broke over ship and cargo.
A Hammond dog named Tige received a mail card addressed to him. A letter marked Hello Tige, Are you a good dog? signed Mother and Bessie led carrier Julius Kosanke to the bulldog. The dog carried the card back, delivering Begale’s message.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, then acting secretary of the navy, announced that U S warships would steam through the Panama Canal in July, bound for San Diego and Hampton Roads, to prove the big waterway is ready to handle increased trade. The visit follows Roosevelt's inspection of San Diego harbor and aims to showcase canal readiness to the world.
A large buck ran from a hunting pack near Highland and sprinted to the river. The deer swam about half a mile to escape, drawing a crowd along the riverfront that watched and cheered.
Mrs Luella West sues Governor Hodges in Topeka for 2410 damages alleging he struck her in the governor's office during a dispute over parole papers. She claims a shoulder injury and a wrenched arm resulting in a black blue mark.
Police scenes unfold as Detective Sergeant Hans, in a drunken ruse, lets himself be rolled by Salvatore Villani, then arrests the robber Balooh. A separate item notes a local saloon, municipally owned, reporting a yearly profit of $10,000.
A complaint to the Public Utility Commission alleges a poor gas supply in Winnetka Waukegan and Highland Park caused Caneed Cooke to quit, refusing to work in suburban kitchens amid service issues and regional staffing concerns.
Yonkers New York, a man named Michael Byrnes faced charges of non support as his wife scolded him over continual disputes. The conflict led to insomnia and deteriorated health, preventing him from working.
An old camp tale recounts a council of birds insects and animals debating man. The chipmunk argues for friendship with man and is chased by hawk claws leaving stripes as a badge of sacrifice. The story frames humans as rulers yet shows sympathy toward the creature.
A description of Bellman, a thoroughbred Shetland stallion, noted as champion at the Royal Park stock show in London for the best Shetland pony stallion or colt. The article praises his conformation including head, legs, and body, as a model for buyers.
The article highlights German schoolchildren learning eye care ear cleaning wound management and basic first aid including setting a broken arm before a doctor arrives. It argues such training should spread worldwide and praises young Amos for saving a life.
A teacher at a large elementary school asked an Infants class to recall a commandment in four words. A hand went up and the child replied with Keep off the gran.
The Kansas City Star reports Uncle Sam through the agriculture department urges training boys via pig clubs to educate youth in hog care. The bulletin stresses feeding and care equal breeding, permanent pasture, dry beds, sun, ample water, quarantine of new stock, and ensuring sows produce at least four strong piglets per litter.
An old blind horse in Germany crosses a river on a single foot-wide plank during fall construction. It reaches the far bank 200 feet away, then balks at returning and must be led to a ford eight miles downstream. Workers could not attempt the feat.
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