Growth and Prospects in a Growing Town
The article notes a crowded town with many families seeking to move in and only one new house in recent months. It discusses the need to accommodate newcomers at the railway station, build anew, attract outsiders to buy land, and boost local business and entertainment to persuade settlers to stay. It highlights rising optimism and the push to invest in housing commerce and services to support population growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Ava
Towns Grow On Comfort Not Prospect Draw
The passage argues towns become cities when families settle for a comfortable home. It notes twenty five families are expected soon and others may come, but people won’t stay living in the woods like cattle. It emphasizes prudent settlement and housing as a key attraction.
Faith in town tested by unfinished house plan
A call to begin construction and rent a half finished house for a year probes local confidence. The speaker urges belief in the town and warns outsiders will doubt without local faith and action.
Townsfolk Debate Confidence and Wind Jammin’ Integrity
Citizens discuss public trust in local leadership, citing actions over rhetoric. The remark contrasts genuine deeds with media gloss and hints at town pride and accountability.
Wright County General Election Vote Totals 1903
Official tally shows Congress results with Robert Lamar Democrat 1469 and Arthur Murphy Republican 2159. For Representative Elias Tresner Democrat 1513 and Richard Hanson Republican 2009 with 446 for A L Scott. Local results reflect party split across these districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Robert Lamar
Arthur P. Murphy
Elias Tresner
Richard H. Hanson
A. L. Scott
Another Word for Swope Feature and Public Parade
In Mountain Grove last Saturday Jas Wheeler and a Drum Corps wheeled George Crane through the public square after a fan election wager. Crane bore a banner showing two presidents and Hadley. Wheeler bore a placard stating I am for Bryan in 1912. About 500 onlookers watched.
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Jas, Wheeler
Mountain ‘Grove
George Crane
Crane
Hadley
Wheeler
Bryan
There Here There Everywhere: Lively Literary Snippets
A playful miscellany of verse and short anecdotes. Includes a Mary and lamb rhyme, a comic cautionary tale about a man and his misadventures with bees fences and cream, plus social quips and humorous observations from small town papers.
Illusion of Wall Street Buyer Fuels Local Nonsense
Local residents worry about a vacant lot as popular fiction assigns a Wall Street millionaire plan to build a vast project. Rumors claim prices will rise, investors will profit, and residents hope for a 24 cent story as proof of a grand financial success.
Mindset of Profit Motive for Town Welfare
The speaker asserts that business aims are not mere pastime but pursuit of money, admitting competitive drive. They claim they came seeking profit and warn that if profits are not available locally they will pursue opportunities for the town’s welfare elsewhere.
Panicy times or no United States full of doers
A compact view asserts the nation hosts many places where capable people can work and will be rewarded, yet they must pay the price for their prowess. The remark hints at challenging conditions for skilled individuals amid broader national context.
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United States
Heaven Helps Those Who Dig In A Struggling Newspaper
Publisher recounts self reliance in producing an issue with scarce resources and improvised equipment. They credit readers and subscribers as eager townsfolk who support public welfare and the paper’s survival while noting critics doubt the venture's sustainability. The piece emphasizes resilience and community backing.
When I marry I shall be true to the one I marry
A short, reflective note on commitment, quoting the belief that marriage vows bound the promise of fidelity. The text contrasts those who promise lifelong loyalty with bachelors awaiting proof of such fidelity.
Fraternal and Benevolent Lodge Directory Per Entries
Directory listing multiple lodges with meeting nights and officers including ALDERMAN N, Miller James Coday W H Moore John W Brazeal KO George Tripp Noble Grand Filbert Pope Vice Grand Brazeal Secretary Coday CC Treasurer REGECCAH Lodge meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays etc Mansfield Camp No 3148 meets 1st and 3rd Saturdays. Royal Neighbors meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. A M M Mansfeld Lodge No 43 meets Wednesdays on or before full moon. Mansfield Chapter meets 2nd Saturday evening. officers named including Hylton W M and Nichols Secretary.
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KO. O. F. Lodge No
George Tripp
Noble Grand
Filbert Pope
John W. Brazeal
James Coday
Ccscc
Regeccah Lodge
Mrej. D. Reynolds
Maude Reynolds
M. W. A. Mansfield
Doe W. Brazeal
Henry Dennis
Miller
A. F
A. M
Mansfeld Lodge No
A. Hylton
W. M. N.N. Nichols
R. A. M. Mansfield
J. A. Hylton
N.N. Nichols
RASTERS STAR Mansfield Chapter No 76 Meets
The Mansfield chapter 76 of Rasters Star meets on Friday evenings each month led by Mrs. Nate Miller as Worthy Matron and guides monthly gatherings for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasters Star Mansfield
Nate Miller
N.N. Nichols
Church Services On Fourth Sunday Each Month
Presbyterian and Methodist churches announce regular services. Presbyterian holds 11:00 a.m. and 7:20 p.m. on the fourth Sunday with Sunday School every Sunday led by Pastor J. A. Russell. Methodist conducts 7:30 p.m. services on first and third Sundays with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by Pastor RK D. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J. A. Russell
Methodist Church
Mlaomana
RK. D. Jones
Moroccan Adages On Trust And Daring Horses And Luck
Two old Morocco adages rail against trust in luck and danger. One warns that three things cannot be trusted: luck, women, and horses. The other speaks of mounting a horse, losing hunting dogs, and rattling ear rings as a remedy for dull care.
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Ed Hake
Here
Lorot
Hartville
Morocco
Snowy reflections on funerals and fashion in travel
A girl comments that snowy weather evokes distant amusements like funeral attendance. Mrs Camden travels 14 miles through heavy snow to a funeral, returns thrilled with vivid details of the corpse in lace, jewelry, lilies, and the costly casket, amid many carriages.
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Camden
New York
Red Coral Used in Necklaces Described as Horny Axis
Red coral is described as a horny axis that supports soft-bodied polyps forming a shrub-like colony. Fishermen surface the colony, remove the animal matter, and sell the red core as jewelry. Though containing some lime, it is largely horn-like and polishes finely, with color changing under intense heat.
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G. W. Paceman
R. J. Facewan, Cassike
Bank of Mansfield
Face Vale
J D Reynolds Mammoth
Mansfield
J.D. Reynolds
Wright County
South District
Isaac Strong
Wm. BE. Long
T. J. Green
Marvin D. Gorman
Richard Rayborn
Joseph W. Jackson
Arthur M. Curtis
Thos. F. Hensley
Wmn. S. Wood
E. F. Burdick S
Bert Herrick
C. A. Stephens
Amos Baley
HY. A. Young
Carter
M. Fouty
Ruben Noble
M. H. Williams
Cowherd Hadley
Taft Bryano
Roach
Swanger
Kansas City Journal
Oklahoma
Brice
Newburg Independent
E Bank Ee
Alderman
W. H. Moore
Royal Neighbors
Magirle Reynolds
Oracle
Laura Miller
Grace Bonnell
Helle Kraxeal
Wees Coed
D. Repnoides
Bertram
Roe Stroughty
Dohn W. Brazeal
Oral N.S. Miller
E Bennett
A. H. Hill Lumber Co
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