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Newspaper
Mansfield Press
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1909
Page
2
Mansfield newspaper note announcing H B Davis as editor and proprietor of the Mansfield press. Brief local media masthead style item referencing the paper and city.
A survey of curiosities and opinions from the era touches on Venezuela under Castro, gold coin doubt, a Michigan stamp theft, a Milwaukee marriage, a proposed cookbook magazine, numismatics discontent, aero ambitions, Great Lakes alimony, Beloit office boy meters, Jennie Linn’s estate burial deed, future air travel, auto use trends, opium riots in China, Consul Wynne on Suez canal traffic in 1907, and 1907 shipping receipts and tonnage increases.
The London Times notes rich Americans buy Louis XV pieces offered in London, outbidding wealthy English buyers. It attributes the trend to bidders' resources rather than a taste gap, as both sides seek possession of desirable furniture.
A New York policeman, convicted of brutally beating a citizen, pleads for mercy citing a wife and family. The argument that family ties grant immunity against rights violations is criticized as illogical and unsupported by law, yet has been used by wrongdoers to evade consequences.
Three fires in New York tested the new high pressure fire system as authorities praised its performance. The test reportedly saved nearly a million dollars and proved the system effective under severe strain, prompting Baltimore American reports of city officials’ satisfaction with a strong addition to fire defenses.
Secretary Cortelyou rose from classified stenographers to his treasury post and Frank H. Hitchcock began in agriculture and advanced by merit to an assistant postmaster generalship. The reform ideal envisions a government career open to a young man independent of partisan politics or influence.
The West’s agricolists with vast granaries and wealth debate what a special commission can do to improve farm life. The St. Louis Globe Democrat cautions the need for real impact and even suggests farmers move to town if needed.
Local observers note days lengthening but the gar somnames remain hesitant to adjust routines. Communities await warmer months as daylight shifts hint at seasonal change.
Practical farm advice on winter care for livestock and crops. Emphasizes proper cow and hog bedding, ventilation, and feeding. chicken advantages with scratching houses. horse care for road work. breeding birds. silage use for hogs. calf protection with blankets. chewing of nuts and nut growing. goose tale. pruning and tree protection against mice and rabbits. low headed apple and plum tree formation and nursery practices.
Sylvanus Verrill of Milford Maine recalls a bad injury five years ago that paralyzed him and worsened kidney function. After using Deans Kidney Pills he gained strength and pain relief, later walking without crutches as his kidneys improved. Sold by Foster Milburn Buffalo 59 cents a box.
A 100th anniversary tribute to Abraham Lincoln detailing national and southern commemorations, Lincoln as a unifying figure, and notes on his leadership during the Civil War. The piece praises Lincoln’s humanity, patience, and charity, viewing his death as a shared national loss and his reconstruction potential.
The scene recounts President Lincoln in the War Department telegraph office with Secretary Seward. Lincoln jokes about swearing and words his mother taught him while politely yielding to a colored woman in the mud to avoid a crowd clash.
Mrs M A Schwerin reports her infant Vivian suffered about sixty boils on the head and a recurring red scald like humor behind the ears. She used Cuticura Soap and Ointment with Resolvent, noting last breakout ceased two years ago. Detroit February 24 1908 Rowton Potter Drug & Chem Corp sole prop.
A chronic borrower explains his spending habit, saying repayment relies on friends who lend him money. He argues that without their loans, the “chumps” would simply spend their own money instead. The quote highlights social pressure and financial dependence among peers.
Saved from an operation accounts from Louisville and Adrian as women report relief from irregularities dizziness and nervous trouble without surgery. Lena V Henry and Mrs Sam Lez cite cures with Pinkham's remedy, praise and long term testimonials support its effectiveness for feminine illnesses.
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