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Newspaper
Mansfield Press
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
4
The fragment shows a newspaper masthead for Old Press with date lines and imprint. It lists H B Davis as editor and proprietor, subscription price noted, and references postal and classification details from the era.
Local items note Mr and Mrs N J Craig visiting Hartville Monday and W J Howard moving to Mrs Sykes residence on Nettle Street. Weather brings frost discouraging fruit growers while trains face delays from a Lead Hill wreck. Rev A T Osbron to give first lecture at M E Church Saturday evening. Auto trip to the county capital by KR L Hall and Frank Young. Various residents arrive, travel or work on local farms, with discussions on an apple law and package regulation referenced.
The W C T U met Tuesday afternoon with thirteen members and two visitors. They discussed figures from 1902 and 1904 on Missouri liquor trade costs, urging lawmakers to consider license taxes. They argued saloons drain public funds yet support communities, and planned the next meeting with Mrs. Burney on May 18 at 2 30 p m.
Miss Ora Gaskill returned to Oklahoma City on Thursday after several weeks away. Rev. J. E. Seals of Olathe called at our office as a business visitor today. Miss Alma Smedley visited her parents Wednesday evening. Uncle Jordan McMullin departed for Anthony Kansas to visit several of his children for a time and ordered the Press sent weekly before leaving.
Announcement calls all young men to join a new Bible School class at the Methodist Church next Sunday at 9. The note invites participation with a jest about proving men can handle such tasks, directed at showing girls they are not the only ones capable.
A plea for simple humane action appears from Haary Codty who urges the sufferer to obtain the booklet and the test first. The message promises quicker relief and expresses appreciation for aid, urging prompt mutual support.
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