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Newspaper
Mansfield Press
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1909
Page
2
Mansfield Missouri report notes a misread headline about The Freeman's Great Retuin and Germany. It touches on 19th century global affairs, Britain trade decline, and a string of satirical observations about culture, law, and society.
A guidance note suggests writers avoid plain words like peach in sensitive messages. Instead use harmless substitutes such as mud fence kangaroo turnip to minimize harm if the code is read by unintended recipients.
Machinery for sheep shearing expands across Australia with Tasmania just starting to install. The shift to steam, electric, or gasoline powered devices appears imminent, signaling a broad move to automated wool gathering on the island.
An Ohio court bans a man from loving a widow as romance is not a defense to desertion in the navy. The absurd note sits amid a quirky column on love, civilization, and modern life.
A confessed killer was executed by electric chair in New Jersey after authorities refused to permit further resuscitation attempts. The incident prompted commentary that once a criminal is declared dead, it is best to leave him lay.
Fragmentary passage appears to describe a political maneuver with mentions of an individual named Hayt and possible involvement in a revulsion or revolution. The text is garbled. no clear events, dates, or outcomes can be established from the readable portions.
A guide on choosing exterior and interior color schemes to boost curb appeal and market price. Advice emphasizes house size, architecture, surroundings, lighting, and testing paint quality. Readers are invited to request Houseowner's Painting Outfit No 49 from National Lead Company for specifications and a purity tester.
In a playful exchange Mrs Highfly notes she has two servants, with Mrs Flutter confirming one coming and one going. The lighthearted dialogue highlights household staffing in a quaint domestic setting.
An advertisement touts Lewis Single Binder cigars as fresh from the table and wrapped in full leaves to stay moist. It argues the tobacco is higher quality and pricier for dealers, urging customers to demand the Lewis brand and avoid substitutes.
The article notes over 100 percent growth in state and local anti tuberculosis societies in the United States during the past year. Sanatoria and hospitals for tuberculosis increased nearly 30 percent, special dispensaries and clinics rose over 40 percent, and worker numbers grew more than 200 percent. Tuberculosis relief funding has doubled. Thirty-three of 39 legislatures were debating laws on prevention or treatment by May 1909, with many states already enacting measures and more to come.
A child questions a playful uncle about imagined misdeeds. The exchange features a boy defending his moral behavior and recalling a claimed elder joke about his past. The dialogue showcases humor from family banter and the idea of exaggeration about an uncle’s tales.
A Georgia physician shares a personal testimonial praising Grape-Nuts for rebuilding nerve and brain tissue and restoring strength after illness. He describes a two month decline, rapid gains after starting the cereal, and urges others to try a 10 day trial, noting dramatic improvements and a promotional book link.
A reader asks if a new black empire gown with white lace and pale blue milliner's trim is appropriate for a wedding when a new gown is not affordable. The response says black with white lace is popular for day or evening weddings and the blue accent is good, advising comfort and timeless style. The piece ends with mood and decorative ideas for place cards, such as forget me nots or blue ribbons.
The guide states that on a first return call a married woman with a living husband leaves two of the husband's cards and one of her own. If the caller is Mrs J H M, her card and two of her husband’s should be left, with the return call due within two weeks.
The writer suggests a April birthday party with Japanese parasols to ward off showers a large birthday cake daffodil wreath and candles as table decoration plus birthday postals for place cards and a simple menu of ice cream bonbons salted nuts. For the father a card party with chocolate cigars potato salad watercress sandwiches coffee and small apple pies.
Hope G advises that form is a matter of preference with both rough and smooth edges acceptable. Personal choice favors heavy cream paper with slightly rough texture and smooth cut edges, while examples show pale gray paper with black initials in royal blue and addressed envelopes.
A request seeks farewell dinner quotations and place cards bearing ADMIRER. The voice asks for help to print short quotes not only once but many times to express ongoing assistance and fond regard.
The teacher notes gifts remain the graduate's prerogative. Gifts should be private or mailed, while flowers may be given at the commencement. A stylish practice at a leading school has each graduate appointing two flower maids to receive and present her bouquet at the program’s end.
The author suggests a May breakfast for about 20 guests featuring clam bouillon, creamed codfish, baked beans, Saratoga chips, corn bread, custards, sponge cake, tea, spiced peaches, pickles, doughnuts and coffee. Decor hints include blue dishes brass candlesticks and an old fashioned nosegay on each plate with lace mats.
NYOGUE Cream white and biscuit tones influence smart suits with dainty hand-painted lace. Tulle sashes tone garish gowns while overdresses appear across modest, elegant models. Frilled frocks gain quieter charm with lace trims and gauze. Eton collars, likely in linen or lace, remain in style through spring.
Washington Col Spencer Crosby US A is appointed master of ceremonies to succeed Col Bramwell and becomes a leading figure on President Tafts personal staff. A West Point graduate and veteran engineer officer, Crosby will manage state receptions, music, decorations, and mansion upkeep while handling Congress funds. He is 41, a Marylander, and remains a bachelor.
A suspension footbridge over the Blue River at Forty seventh street uses a forked tree stump as one pier. The span relies on steel cables with wood cross pieces bolted on and wire netting forming guards and handrails, a rare natural pier feature for the era.
Over 30 years, UK street railways expanded to 2,464 miles from 69, with capital rising from 20 million to 252 million and annual net receipts increasing from 1 million to 22 million. Passenger trips equate to 6 percent of population, totaling 2.625 billion miles, a yearly rise of 170 million. Electric traction is steadily replacing other power.
A fragmentary dialogue shows Martha and a grocer’s boy in a brisk exchange about blame for a dust storm. The scene hints at a domestic dispute or street encounter but details are sparse.
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle women friendly laxative. It claims to restore natural bowel function, ease constipation, torpid liver and digestive complaints, with free trial bottles upon request. Testimonials from various towns bolster its fame. Free medical advice offered from Dr W Caldwell at Monticello Illinois.
A Wilkes-Barre magistrate rules that a cow in the road has precedence over an automobile and may not be required to wear a red lantern at night. Humans must proceed with caution as the bovine stands chewing in the roadway.
Pettit's Eye Salve offers instant relief for irritated eyes caused by dust heat sun or wind. Distributed by Howard Bros druggists in Buffalo New York. The ad notes the product price as 250 and comments on men who praise their own excellence but lack good judgment toward others.
An old styled ad passage offers use of Red Cross Ball Blue to whiten clothing and laments feathered hair with a dismissive remark about a feather-headed girl. It also casually markets Mrs Winslow’s soothing products for children’s teeth and includes a fragment about a brother being a mirror that never flatters.
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