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Newspaper
Mansfield Press
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1909
Page
1
Governor Hughes says reforming the hard road to travel faces challenges in New York. Senator Bailey believes the Supreme Court has learned more about popular laws since the old income tax decision.
A minister argues that women’s hats incite men to profanity while lawmakers push tougher bills. The remark sparked debate over modesty and public behavior amid broader talk of cultural norms.
Aboard his business ventures, Mr Rockefeller is likely to rely on a substantial team of lawyers to navigate complex affairs. The move signals intensified legal engagement across his enterprises and potential high-stakes negotiations.
A terse editorials line notes Senor Castro should equip himself with a fireless conker and steer for No Man's Land where he cannot land elsewhere. The remark implies a drastic relocation as a safer option.
Mr Harriman and Mr Hill appear to agree there is enough for both in this vast country. The remark signals a shared view on resources and opportunity amid national debates.
A Boston man destroyed his banjo and his plane before taking his own life. The act is noted for its morbid consideration of those he would leave behind.
The remark notes that Speaker Cannon could study how a sultan steps down with dignity to understand a smooth abdication process. It emphasizes measured transfer of power and respectful transition.
A terse political note focuses on Senator Aldrich repeatedly dodging active tax amendment proposals as lawmakers push fiscal policy changes. The line highlights ongoing partisan maneuvering and individual resistance within the legislative process.
Mr Jim Hill predicts the next speaker of the Mouse may chafe if Republicans fail to pass a satisfactory tariff law. Mr BIL noted as a wise man on many matters. Cuban rebels seek to avoid death penalty, arguing they have not killed or harmed anyone. Ourspiring against the republic appears careless and trivial.
Report notes repeated earth slides at Gatun Dam with the latest 285 foot sinkage. Engineers remain confident, stating the canal will be built on a sliding valley and not disrupted by the subsidence.
A controversial shipment described as beans led to calls to insult Boston and sparked accusations of xenophobia and mistreatment. The report frames the incident as a public outcry over covert immigration and racial prejudice.
No American farmer would lose 10 centain 10 years if the wheat duty were absolutely removed, and wheat earners would then be impossible.
A child named Mattie longs for dolls clothes and sewing help in a dialect verse. She wishes for a bonnet jacket mittens and a new pan or panos while asking for simple comforts like butter scotch and a cookie. The piece captures a child’s wants and household chores with humor and charm.
A fragment from Brooklyn Life and Howell notes a man asked about kissing against consent and a broken engagement. A Michigan town paper reports a local business editor warned about a habit of hugging his typewriter prompting 37 business men to pay subscriptions and pull ads, telling the editor to ignore the “foolish stories.”
Two destitute men appeared before a justice of the peace. Asked where each lived, the first replied nowhere while the second pointed to a room above the other tramp. Salt Lake Outlook notes the curious exchange.
The piece surveys tariff issues, criticizing high tariffs and arguing for an income tax as fair. It notes Congress and the Senate face pressure from constituents to tax wealthy fortunes and curb price-enforcing pools, while highlighting a moment of open public expression and political hope.
The piece notes a Chicago wheat corner led by Patten exposes consumer vulnerability to large capitalists. It argues for a tariff of 25 cents per bushel on imported wheat as a simple remedy, claiming current tariffs favor only some farmers and would be eroded by Canadian and Argentine imports without it.
Our reporter notes diligent effort to obtain reliable information about the new Electric railroad. Progress is promising with about forty men surfacing track between this point and Bryant. The manager plans to use a steam locomotive once surface work finishes to speed supplies and extend the line, with a rest camp ground cleared near Bryant.
Rev A T Osbron from Kansas City arrives in our city last Saturday with Mrs Osbron and their three girls. They were met at the station and welcomed, and the family’s appearance is described as well bred, likely easing prejudice and promising good work ahead.
Local ads from Mansfield showcase furniture and second hand items from J D Reynolds and G Freeman. N J Craig promotes farm improvements while Freeman & Miller tout durable fence. W B Fullington debuts moulding and rockers as Reynolds offers dishes, dress goods and shoes. Bank notices name Farmers & Merchants Bank Mansfield and directors P W Newton J D Reynolds Dr F B Fuson.
Directory lists M. H. Williams as Assessor Treasurer Coroner Surveyor with BE J Keight as School Commissioner. Churches Presbyterian hold services 11 am and 7:30 pm on the fourth Sunday to each month with Sunday School at 10 am. J A Rossell is pastor. Methodism holds services 11 am and 7:30 pm on first and third Sundays with Sunday School at 10 am. B D Jones pastor. Alderman N B Miller James Coday W H Moore John W Braveal listed.
Elks style fraternal notices list L 0 C F Lodge 146 meetings on first and fourth Saturdays with officers George Tripp noble grand and James Uoday treasurer. REBECCAH Lodge meets third Wednesday with Mollie Hensley noble grand and Maude Reynolds secretary. M W A Mansfield Camp 3148 meets first and third Saturdays with J B Freeman consul Tumstate advisor Henry Dennis and N S Miller. Royal Neighbors meet second and fourth Tuesdays with Laura Miller oracle and Grace Hannell recorder. A F and A M Mansfield Lodge 543 meets weekly on or before full moon Wednesdays. A N Nichols secretary. Mansfield Chapter 204 meets on the last Saturday evening with M W Oliver high priest and N Nichols secretary. East ern Star Mansfeld Chapter 76 meets first and second Fridays. Mrs A J Wilder worthy matron and N Nichols secretary.
Rev Osbron arrives or offers healing in Mansfield with Ozark aid. Stenographer Me Collum in Kansas City handles correspondence sending five hundred letters daily. Rest Camp construction expands to shelter one thousand with water, fuel, shade abundant. Parsner Bank HQ used. larger quarters planned as patients expected by May 8.
The article extols beekeeping as a nearly free venture needing little capital and promises pleasure and good benefit. It urges attention to apiaries every eight days, praising cleanliness, skill, saving, and public spirit as noble traits and urging support for rural economy and national economy through better care of bees.
August Oetting of Mansfield guides beekeepers on feeding as clover nears bloom. He cautions heavy brood production, recommends mixing one gallon water with one gallon granulated sugar to create syrup, feeding colonies with pint portions daily, and using a saucer method to prevent robbing. He invites questions and further advice in next paper.
The Loyal Temperance Legion meeting opens with President calling to order. Members sing verses, offer prayers, and hear a talk by the general secretary. Lesson study and minutes read. Officers report. Recitations by Mamie Beach Alice Peters Pearl Newton Lois Beach Buela Newton. Songs by Legion. Roll call.
Adjourement call and invitation to attend services as resolutions of respect are read for Brother William S. Dennis, honoring his life and service within the organization.
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