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Newspaper
Mansfield Press
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1909
Page
1
A fragment suggests Standard Oil Company benefits from the new tariff bill, implying a pipeline of revenue from the legislative action to the company profits. The readable text hints at financial interests aligning with policy changes.
Women and children appear mobilized against the stocking schedule as the Payne tari bill teeters toward defeat. The measure faces organized pushback that could delay or doom passage under current Assembly scrutiny.
If there were no jokers in the new tariff bill, Mr. Payne would not have been so vigorous in its defense, suggesting his strong stance relied on contentious or humorous elements within the measure.
A reflective take notes that after over a month in office no standout star has emerged, signaling a shift in expectations and media framing under the new administration.
A lighthearted note suggests that the average small body would opt to be a pitcher rather than hold the office of president. It contrasts athletic ambition with political leadership in a playful regional voice.
Mr Croker notes a prolonged interval between irrigations as he travels through the two Carolinas, highlighting delays and scarce water access along the route.
W. J. Bryan travels in Texas influencing Democrats as harmonies prevail in the state and in the House, signaling strong party cohesion amid current debates.
In Massachusetts a noted excess of single women troubles leading minds and prompts debate over social balance. Critics warn the trend could affect marriage markets and community stability as discussions rise about spinsters and shifting demographics.
A Missouri School Journal poem warns youths about cigarette smoking. It contrasts abstainers with persistent puffers and depicts smoking as wasting youth and vitality. The verse laments futile pleas and forewarns of looming consequences.
A humorous medical note questions if broncho buster is specific for bronchitis and suggests it mainly calms nervous horses. It reports multiple inquiries including lambent flame for mutton, Kempenfelt and bed making, and salt rheum for rheumatism, then declines free medical advice citing professional etiquette.
The piece argues for rest and relief from constant advice to farmers and readers alike. It likens overload of dietetic literature to excessive prompting, urging a concise approach and less repetition in guidance.
Farmers discuss selection, mastication, moderation in farming changes for the Ozarks. They urge better stock, buildings, and implements, yet acknowledge limits under current conditions. The piece critiques methods, praises practical reforms, and notes many local ads for banks, furniture, fences, dresses, and tools from Mansfield suppliers.
Presbyterian Church holds services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m on the fourth Sunday of each month Sunday School every Sunday at 10 a m J A Russell Pastor Methodist Church holds services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m on the first and third Sundays of each month Sunday School every Sunday at 10 a m B D Jones Pastor. Alderman N S Miller James Coday W H Moore John W Braveal listed.
Fraternal groups list meeting nights and officers for several orders including C O F Lodge 146, REBECCAH Lodge, M W A Camp 3148, Royal Neighbors, A F and A M Mansfield Lodge 543, R A M Mansfield Chapter, and Eastern Star Mansfeld Chapter No 76 with dates on Saturdays and specific officers named.
The Otaks boast a fast ready sale for all farm products, giving farmers an eager market and strong prices. The article notes this advantage arrived to the Otaks after years and contrasts it with the Towa experience during the late panic, claiming brighter outlook for farmers today.
A telephone message from E J Knight reports his election by 66 votes. He took the oath of office, received his commission and entered upon the duties of the office. The threatened three cents per mile has not arrived. two cents per mile will be enough until further notice.
J B Quiggley and the Wilders drove to Hastville on Wednesday. The paper reports several new cash subscriptions since the last issue and warns against repeating offenses. Rev B D Jonas is slowly recovering from a critical illness. The W C T A will hold a two day session at the M E Church with a dinner and a declamatory contest. Arthur Wallace Dunn speaks tonight. The Woman’s National Daily quotes a strong critique of civil service positions as lacking advancement and opportunity, noting many in Washington government service remain in place until old age.
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