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Newspaper
Mansfield Press
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1909
Page
2
Mansfield Missouri editorial page surveys national economies and tech trends. It notes fixed flour mill investments around 200 million, horse value at two billion, and Marconi’s wireless praise while wryly observing stage stories and Italian connections. It mentions a Kansas City whisky snake bite claim and a London trend in plaster counterfeit portraits.
An elephant seized a pitchfork from its keeper and struck at him, prompting fears the creature may be branded a nature faker. An Illinois man who died whipping a colt died from rage, not exertion, illustrating temper dangers. A Philadelphia husband sues for divorce over a soul affinity on another planet, with the rival linked to Mara.
A Gibraltar consul, Mr. Sprague, marks a third generation in his family to hold the post, following his grandfather and father. The column notes various opinions on Abyssinia’s leader Menelik, laments on hats, and highlights the YMCA’s strong year amid financial strain, with 84 new buildings costing 10 million dollars and ongoing projects. It comments on co operation, wireless telegraphy’s advances, and lingering beliefs that the world worsens.
The text warns that river ice is never completely safe and urges skaters to inspect for air holes and thin spots before skating. It emphasizes caution when approaching new ice and the season’s skating accidents.
A newly devised street slot machine for selling newspapers is said to threaten newsboys by interfering with their business. The device is described as not chasing customers up street or onto street cars, suggesting limited intrusion beyond the curb.
George E. Hunter, a Maidstone Saskatchewan farmer writing to a Canadian Government Agent, recalls arriving in 1907. He notes mild snow, good crops, wheat prices around 1.10 a bushel, oats 35 cents, barley 60 cents, and flax up to 1.00. He describes soil, water quality, and advises investment of 500 to 1000 dollars in cattle near hills with water from lakes. He highlights creameries, milk prices, railroad expansion, and strong demand from Edmonton packing houses. He believes with money and grit one can prosper and notes homesteads sold for 3000 dollars after three years.
Jim Ant-Run urges teammates with shouted phrases while Bill Beetle asks what is happening as a fly top appears on the field, capturing a playful moment from the game.
On May 6 the State Land Commissioner will distribute 7,000 acres of irrigated land at Cooper Lake near Laramie and Denver along the Union Pacific main line, at 50 cents per acre. Old est Reservoir and Direct Water Rights priced at $5 per acre cash and $3 per acre annually for ten years. Free trip and two town lots to all applicants before May 1. Apply to Tallmadge-Duntin Land Co agents, 2nd floor Railway Exchange, Chicago. Agents wanted.
An old farmer speaks to the “Human Frog” in a museum. The performer reveals a secret about his contortionist talent and recalls a humorous failed attempt to fit into a Pullman sleeper’s upper berth.
In a home care exchange, Pearl and Percy discuss concerns about their father’s reaction to worry. The text extols white goods laundering and starching, stressing that Defiance Starch offers the right strength to stiffen fabrics without thickening, promising improved appearance of laundered work.
A clipped dialogue imagines a young man praising Jeanette’s radiance and wit, naming her gracious, beautiful, and wise. The snippet pivots to a home goods pitch praising Defiance Starch for fabric care and stiffening, then back to a child reciting the Twenty third Psalm with a political wink, mentioning Taft.
A mix of old patent medicine claims and general notices. Claims for Halls Catarrh Cure taken internally to affect blood and mucous membranes, plus other advertisements for remedies and household products. Miscellaneous lines mention divorces in New York and Chicago, church membership on Hawaiian Islands, Garfield Tea, Red Cross Ball Blue, St. Louis Single Binder cigars, and assorted quips and proverbs.
Blinks a seasoned traveler recalls always staying in standard Pullman during a railroad holdup. Winks asks if he ever faced one. he confirms he has not beyond routine precautions and routine seating choices.
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