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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1914
Page
2
The Mansfield Mirror lists subscription rate of 61.00 per year in advance. Publication occurs weekly from Mansfeld with editors and proprietors W A Black and Mrs W A Black guiding the newspaper. Classifieds and notices are accepted and published until canceled by order.
In a Springfield Leader clipping, Democratic presses declare Progressives should switch to the Democratic party to defeat Republicans. The piece notes nationwide returns show Progressives failing to elect and suggests Roosevelt would approve uniting to punish Republicans. The order signals a wind shift and cross party strategy.
Widespread discussion centers on the Mirror and its claim that everybody takes a look. Non-subscribers borrow from neighbors, making reading the Mirror one of the era’s most popular occupations. Some readers critique, others praise, but all read it.
Officials announce the premium Nat for the 10th Annual Tri-County Stock Show to be held in Mountain Grove in October. Organizers urge exhibitors and local ranchers to submit entries and attend the event featuring livestock judging, auctions, and community festivities.
The premium list for Ava's Third Annual Fair and Stork Show is received. October 10 is noted as the event date with schedules and entry details for exhibitors and participants. The notice outlines prize categories and payment instructions for vendors and contestants.
A boost for Mansfield as the Third Annual Agricultural and Stock Show runs October 15 16 and 17. Local organizers promote exhibits livestock and farm products with activities for families and visitors.
William H Skeen holder of deed of trust recorded in book 34 page 441 in Wright County Missouri due on note secured by deed. Trustee M A Freeman at holder's request will sell October 16 1914 at Hartville Court House front door between 9am and 5pm for cash NE quarter SE quarter section 33 NW quarter SW quarter and west half NW quarter section 34 plus a strip described from southwest corner NE quarter of SW quarter section 34 north one rod east to center of Mansfeld and Hartville road south to line, then west to place of beginning township 29 range 15 west M A Freeman trustee. First insertion September 24 1914.
Ex-Gov Folk argues Amendment No 1 to curtail initiative and referendum would strip Missourians of self government. He asserts opponents behind the measure aim to suppress taxation questions and pave the way for broader control by limiting people's power to vote. The piece warns of gradual erasure of direct democracy and urges defeat of the amendment.
A Missouri Popular Government piece argues the anti single tax amendment goes beyond its label and would destroy initiative and referendum. It claims the plan irreversibly blocks changes to the constitution, sets flawed petition rules, blocks resubmission for five years, bars any tax changes by the people, and empowers the legislature to reenact defeated laws. It urges voters to oppose the sweeping measure despite a large prior victory.
Former Missouri governor Hadley urges preserving the initiative and referendum as in present law. He argues Amendment No 1 violates a single subject rule and could nullify the current initiative mechanism, urging voters to defeat it as unsafe and deceptive.
The National Stockman notes tankage is rising in use as a nitrogenous supplement in corn fed pork production. Oblo experiment station shows pigs fed with tankage gain more. adding one third pound per day per pig increased gains by 1.62 pounds per 100 pounds of tankage. At current hog prices, tankage offers profit, with crude protein around 60 percent and market price about 40 dollars per ton.
The piece argues that Missouri’s initiative and referendum law, adopted in 1905 and strengthened by 1908, empowers the people to approve or reject measures via petitions. It warns that Amendment No 1 would curb citizen power, allow county-level blockers, and threaten taxation decisions, fearing erosion of popular government by vested interests.
This 1914 Missouri political notice denounces Amendment No. 1 aimed at weakening the state initiative and referendum law. It argues the proposal would empower delays, allow petitions with faulty signatures, and undermine democracy, warning Missourians it would betray self governance.
An editorial warns that the Missouri initiative and referendum amendment contains faulty petition filing provisions and could enable error and obstruction. It argues lawmakers were trapped by opponents, threatening popular power and democratic principles.
A critical editorial opposes Amendment No 1 arguing it defeats its own purpose by creating delays and opportunities for obstructive clerks and courts to kill initiative petitions. It warns the measure harms voters by enabling signatures to be blocked and petitions to be delayed before election, urging citizens to vote against it.
A letter arguing Missouri must defend initiative and referendum against Amendment No 1. It cites support in 19 states, warns of legislative blocks and “jokers” used to defeat reform, and invokes Jefferson, Lincoln, and William Jennings Bryan to urge citizens to vote no and seek further public voting on the issue.
The piece argues the present initiative and referendum law checks special interests and enjoys broad support. It asserts constitutional right, cites fights against special interests as proof of its value, and calls the law the people’s weapon. It warns Amendment No. 1 would destroy zoning power by allowing easy petition defeat.
A historic snippet advises on poultry care noting coarse sand and gravel cut grit needs for fowls but not replacing them. Ducklings grow fast and may overwhelm a hen, suggesting two to three broods with one bow. Emphasizes keeping ample water to prevent duck deaths from thirst.
A critical, polemical piece warns that Amendment No 1 restricts future changes by tying power to county clerks and courts. It alleges delays in certifying petitions, risks of false signatures, and a perpetual clause preventing reforms, urging voters to oppose to protect popular government.
A heated missive argues that a proposed amendment would exempt taxation from the initiative and referendum process, threatening popular government. It warns that attacking taxation could pave the way to curtail rights on other issues, urging citizens to oppose Amendment No. 1 and expose the alleged ploys of big interests attempting to curb voter power.
A compact list of essential dairy farming aims focuses on forage quality, high yielding cows, comfortable buildings, efficient workloads, comprehensive records, annual cow refresh, balanced feeding, disease awareness, clean product standards, and local market cooperation through co op creameries or cheese factories.
A historical note highlights roots such as turnips or mangels as elegant feed, benefiting both milking butter cattle and young stock. The practice emphasizes nutritious forage for dairy herds and calves alike, suggesting broader farm efficiency.
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