30 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Mansfield Press
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
1
A fragmentary column notes quirky quotes from readers and brief opinions. It mentions a Philadelphia lawyer accused of swindling investors for shiners, a Scientific American item about a magnetic compass, a quip about electric lighting costs, and a plan for a New Electric line with rough economics and a warning about potential grades.
The fragment argues that government and courts face changing times with new power sources. It compares societal motion to a wagon wheel, noting that progress depends on the propelling force whether an ox or gasoline powers the cart. The piece ends with the aim to reach the gasoline age.
Pearl Newton daughter of Syria Newton and Hes sie Hensley daughter of Ex Sheriff Joe Hensley married Monday at the bride’s parents home in Hartville. Rev J W Slusher officiated. May their pleasures be bright as new ones. John Rosevear wed Miss Mary Beil Denis last Thursday at Nelson Matlock’s residence. Mr Matlock performed the ceremony. May their pathway be strewn with roses. A clipping notes town improvement critics: those opposing upgrades, detractors, non advertisers, distrusting public spirit, inhospitable to newcomers, opposing non self benefits, and resisting public enterprises.
This prospectus touts Wright County Missouri as a prime home site with low taxes and debt freedom. It highlights Mansfield’s location near planned rail lines, fertile clay loam soil, bottom lands, abundant water, springs, minerals, and a strong health climate. It urges northern and eastern settlers to invest in cheap land ($5 to $20 per acre) and build farms featuring cattle, sheep, poultry, and mule raising, promising favorable terms and a welcoming community.
A Wright County editor argues for a general stock law to restrain cattle and hogs on the range as grass declines. He notes fencing costs, rogue livestock, and crop fertility, urging voters to back a comprehensive measure to protect land fertility and long term prosperity.
Directory listing for I O O F Lodge No 46 and REBECCA Lodge with meeting nights and officer names including George Tripp Ellbert Pope John W Brazeal James Coday and Miss Maude Reynolds plus M W A Mansfield Camp details Consul Tom Slate and other titles among members.
Royal Neighbors meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings with Maggie Reynolds as Oracle and Laura Miller as Vice Oracle. A. Found A. M. Mansfeld Lodge No 643 meets Wednesdays before the full moon with J A Hylton as W M and N N Nichols as Secretary. Mansfield Chapter 2nd Saturday evening monthly led by J A Hylton High Priest. Mansfield Chapter No 76 meets 1st and 3rd Friday evenings led by Mrs Nate Miller Worthy Matron. N N Nichols Secretary.
Presbyterian church holds services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on the fourth Sunday each month with Sunday School at 10 a.m. J A Russell is pastor. Methodist church holds services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of each month with Sunday School at 10 a.m. B D Jones is pastor.
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