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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-03-14
To Mrs. S. w. McNaul

January 81, 1918
Dear Auntie. Guess you will
be surprised to hear from me.
How is everybody? l feel fine
and dandy. We are in a rest
camp resting up over our trip;
was sure tired of it before | got
here; am all o. X. now, Jess
Ross is still with me, but we ex-
pect to be split up soon and sent
to different places.
Did you get the card I sent
you from New York; we shipped
away from the United States
pretty quick and nobody knew
it.
Well, how is the weather over
there? 1t is not very cold here,
but is awfully damp. 1t rains
most every day. The country is
fine; everything looks nice and
clean, and most every inch of
land is in cultivation that is pos
sible to cultivate. People here
treat us fine, so that puts a
little JOY in life.
| wonder If father has receiv
ed what | assigned him. II he
has not received it, wish you
wtuld let me know. He should
receive $500 per month while
am over here.
to get it.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-03-14

Morg Dodson and they went
home with Rettie and Walter
Sunday morning and Oral wen,
home with them Sunday night
to spend Il few days.
Brook Todd and wife and Miss
Alice MatlOck spent Saturday
and Sunday at Mr.. Todd's.
Chas. Brazeala and Everett Todd
are home on u furlough
There was a big surprise dim,
er and party on Chas Brazeal
Friday.
STEAMBOAT BILL.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-03-14
The Pneumonia Season

The cold. damp weather oil
March seems to be the most ia
vorable for the pneumonia germs
Now is the time to be careful,
Pneumonia often results from ;
cold. The quicker a cold is got
ten rid of the less the danger,
As soon as the first indication of
q cold appears take Chamber.
Cough Remedy. AS tC the
value of this preparation, ask
anyone who has used it.-adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-03-14
Midway

J. w. Kennedy's passsd throu
gh Midway Sunday. for a plea.
sure ride ii their Ford car.
School will be out at Pleasan,
Knob Saturday, March %, and 9
splendid program is being pre-
pared.
l.. l.. Land was q business call.
er in Midway Saturday. Mr.,
and Mrs. Land expect to visit re
latives out of the state soon.
Charley Brazeal is home on a
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-03-14

Uncle Sam has taken good care
uf him.
The singing at Bob Brazeal's
Friday night, in honor of their
son Charley, was we'll attended.
The saw mill in Mid way ra n
all week. Midway is getting to
be quite a lively place.
WIN. Easley and son Fred were
dinner guests of F. w. Thomp,
son and wife, Sunday.
Lee Rushing and Floyd How.
ard we're fixing up the telephone
wires here S .turd ~.
AN OZARK LAD.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-03-14

A Scald, burn, or severe cut
heals slowly if neglected. The
family that keeps a bottle of
BILLIARDS. SNOWLINIMENT
on hand is always prepared for
such accidents. Price 25c, SOC
and 81 90 per bottle. Sold by all
dealers in medicine adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-03-14
A Close Call

Ezra Dennis was at Mammoth
Springs, Ark, last week helping
move the safe and fixtures To
Norwood for the Citizens Bank
of Norwood. The safe, which
weighs five tons, crashed thrOn
gh it's platform and came so
near getting Ezra that his cloth
ing was partially torn of.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-03-14

Well, you will have to excuse
this short letter for the censor
won't let us talk too much apOut
what we know, When you write
be sure and address my mail
very plainly, then | will be sure
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-03-14
METHODIST CHURCH,

Preaching services every 81
Sunday morning and evening.
Rev. G. w. Holmes, Pastor.
Sunday school every Sunday at
9:45 am. j. d. Reynolds, Supt.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-03-14
ArrzAs WONDER

THE Texas Wonder enres kidney and
bladder troubles. dissolves gravel. cures
diabetes, weak and lame backs, rheums-
tism and all irregularities 0fthe kidneys aud
bladder In both men and women. II not sold
by you druggist, will be sent BY mail on re.
eeipt of 81 One small bottle In two month";
treatment and seldom fails 70 perfect . cure.
Send for testimopials from this. and other
b. ss.i Eea,. I IL. s Hi ia T. d.ass.: 3'.-: w.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-03-14
CUMBERLAND PREsBY.
TERRAIN CHURCH.

Preaching every 4th Sunday.
Rev. John 7. Younger, Pastor.
Sunday school every Sunday at
0:45 a.. III. g. w. Freeman. Supt.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-03-14
At the Baptist Church

Rev. T. 3. Ritzinger preached
at the Baptist church Saturday
night and Sunday.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-03-14
At the M. E. Church

Rev. g.. W. Holmes, the pastor,
breaches at the NJ. +. church
Sunday.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-03-14
CHURCH OF CHRIST

Bible school at 9:45 a. m. every Sun
day. j. A. Riley, superintendent
Preaching every fourth Sunday.
Ladies' Aid Society every Wednes
day afternoon
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-03-14
Baptist CHURCH.

Sunday school every Sunday at
9:45 a. m. w. b. FulIington, Supt.
Preaching I'd and 4th Sundays.
Rev. T. +. Ritsiager, Pastor.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-03-14

furlough from Fort Sill, Okla
hOma. We were all glad to see
Charley looking so we'll and think
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-03-14

Well, I will close for this time,
for my pen and ink is bum:
Tell Minnie to write to me.
Harry B. Stephens
18th Aero Squadron, A. e. r.
via New York.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-03-14

The "YeIIOw Jacket" is gasoline mo-
tor coach service, safe and comfortable,
and maintains schedule convenient for
passengers for all Frisco passenger and
local freight trains. Special trips can
be arranged by communicating with the
general Office. John W. Byng, General
Manager, Ava, Missouri.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1918-03-14
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
FRISCO LINES.
Fast Rnnnd
TELEPHONE iss

East Bound.
Np.101-Plssenger 1000 p m
No..4l-L,cal freight Gas am.
Nc. l03 Passenger Gas am.
West Bound.
No. lO2-PaSsenger $3.50 am.
No.240- Local freight Gas am.
No.1O4 Passenger ESQ in.
L. F LIVINGSTON, Agent.
Z. c., o. & 8. RY.
Passenger Car Schedule
Effective February 21st, 1918.
Daily Except Sunday
Leave Mansfield ..... Gas a. 10.
Arrive Ava. 500 a. m.
Leave 5000 IN.
Arrive Mansield... $50 a. III
Daily
Leave Mansfeld..... 1000 a. m.
(After arrival of Frisco train 1C3)
Arrive Ava 30 a. IN.
Leave $3.50 d. m,
Arrive Mansfield .... 900 %. IN.
TIn isN,n@,r Tl,Xys --
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
DIDN'T KNOW CAPTAIN SMITH.

Appeal worthy contemporary carried in its last issue
follows:
bearing this nscrp
still loyal which
the captains the coored
dispense with
bought
marched only
Not being satisfied with the snted
of Barnett Mr. j. W.
tamborne and the banner that brought signs
At
dignifed captains
were this calbe not sent to
the banner with the comment that
ourl quality w. Walton
incident and wished to
Smith tried Mrs Hardy from carrying
evidently did Captain
his Such banners
were displayed when conditions
would warranted charges
that
do
Walton challenged
in his happened in
Il Paul It was Captain Smith
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Any person, who seeks honor or
personal. gain in connection with any
Is guilty of the worst form of dis
loyalty. Every personal sacrifice is a
war activities is war profiteer, and
patriotic effort. It Is the duty Of every
honest citizen to do his best to bear
the Nations burden without com.
,,laint. This is no time for obstruc-
tionists. Those who have grievances
may complain, in order that better
progress may be made. The Stacker
and chronic kicker is always a detri-
ment. While petitions of redress to
proper authorities will always com.
mand respect and investigation, let
us not forget that every one is asked
to do his share to win this war. There
is a satisfaction in having done our
duty. There is honor enough for US
all, II we do that which is expected
of us. The patriot knows no SELF
preservation, the profiteer no self-sac.
rif1ce.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
"GlvE US SOME OF
THAT DEMOCRACY
Auto Truck With Peace Celebrators
Carries Unique Sign.

Auto Truck With Peace celebrators
Carries Unique Sign.
BY Prof. VIM. Pickens.
The colored American Is a constant
study to me, always interesting. There
are many admirable things in the
common breed" of them always com.
ing to light. One of these is the quiet,
orderly and yet effective way in
which they can put one over"
Yesterday in New York and the
Oranges everybody was celebrating
Victory. The Negro was not luke
warm; he joined in as he ought. When
the great parade was going through
the Jersey cities, he was there, with
his horns, his tin cans, his song and
his almighty laugh. But one of the
large vehicles in which a number Of
onIored people rode had wide strip
az canvas on each side, and painted on
{f In large, neat capitals, while the
|sceupants made merry,-merrier than
else,-were these words:
"Give US some Of that democracy!"
with US underscored. mind you. The
Implication was pathetic.
Meanwhile there was no sulk In the
Negro. He enjoyed the occasion.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
REVIVE THE HOME GUARDS.

bill authorizing
There doubt that will
especially
inspiration
Unfortunately
of the officers.
development
unit
Federal
command unquahfed
military organization
helped make the Home Guards but unless
a remain
recognized military forces
keep their companies to the
Home
Sherwood will
though
belong instruct Home
authorized be formed out
mlia the highest standard I
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
coLoRED APPLICANTS REJECTED

The Bee desires to emphasize Its
protest against the wholesale discrim-
ination in the Government depart.
ments against colored applicants who
have successfully passed the civil
service examination. What does 1t
mean? The Bee again asks. The COL
ored Americans are loyal to this Gov
.ernment and they are doing every
thing in their power to aid the Ad-
ministration in the successful prose-
cution of this war. What offense can
be charged against colored Ameri-
cans? The Bee asks again. The bars
have been lifted SO that a certain IA
vored class can pass muster without
an examination, while another class
is compelled to enter examination and
after passing successfully is rejected.
What does it mean? A declaration
has been reported to this Office to the
effect that no colored people will be
appointed by this particular official.
In response to the request made by
The Bee last week, many persons
have announced that they have been
rejected by the departments. 1t Is
necessary that every colored person
who has been rejected send in his or
her name at once. These names will
be presented to the proper heads at
once.
Advertisements are being published
daily that the Government is in need
of clerks and other employees for war
work. Hundreds of colored Americans
have applied and been rejected, and
white ones cannot be obtained. Mes
sehger boys have been advertised for
and colored people have applied, only
to be refused. Is the assistance Of
colored Americans needed? If so,
they are willing and ready to respond
to their country's call.
If they are needed, and the Govern
ment is in need of help. why reject
colored applicants? Show one black
traitor in the ranks of colored Amer
leans and The Bee will show you one
million loyal colored Americans to one
black traitor. The Bee appeals to the
President of the United States to di.
rect the heads of his departments to
lift the bars of discrimination against
the colored Americans. They are
competent and loyal. Then why re-
ject them?
Every Southern railroad discrimi-
mates against the colored people with
out just cause. They are treated as
cattle when riding South. They are
directed to a box car with no con-
veniences. Does the colored Amer
ican deserve such treatment? Mr..
President, we are with you, and, in
the name of God, see that we are
given a fair deal-The Washington
Cd. c. Bee.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
Remember the Peace Parades!
Join in the celebrations!
We are all Americans now.
Editor Cannady Indicted.

Editor f. d. Cannady of the Port
and (Ore.) Advocate, has been in
licted for criminal libel, resulting
rom an attack on a local preacher and
he social club proprietors." Editor
Cannady stands in the front ranks Of
our ablest newspaper men and can be
depended upon to give good account
for any statements he has made. Libel
suits against Negro editors show that
they are doing their duty and getting
results. More power to the Portland
Advocate and it's editor.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

We have never known two injus-
tices to make anything right. The
Saturday News has prcspered by be-
ing as just to the white man as it has
ever been to the Negro. We have
never gone off half-cocked upon any
proposition. Whenever we grope, we
are in search of the truth. We want
to be right and avoid as nearly as
possible being wrong. We are not
for the Negro right or wrong. We
want him to be right. We complain
because majority of white people
will always side with a white man
when a question arises between him
and one of our color; still certain col.
ored newspapers, without making any
Vestigation whatsoever as to the
evidence, would have the entire Me-
gro race do identically what they con-
denim the white people for doing. Be
cause the white people do wrong is
no reason why the Negroes should
do wrong. The best preparedness to
receive justice is to be just yourself.
-Hopkinsville (Ky) Nows.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

The colored men and women OF
Oklahoma have organized a Council Of
Defense, as an auxiliary to the organi-
zation operated by the white citizens,
and very satisfactory progress is be-
ing made. The women's branch Is in
charge of Mrs. Nellie B. Henderson Of
Oklahoma City.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
PERsH,Ne FOR PRESIDENT

/ \ General Pershing is the logical man
for our next president. He knows the
European people and the European
problems we'll and at first hand, and
the European people know him well
and favorably. He has demonstrated
the remarkable cooperative qualities
that will be so necessary during the
reconstruction period, and next to
President Wilson, Is the biggest man
of our national citizenship.
Yours for Loyalty,
ELBERT w. GILES,
1927 oath Avenue Southeast,
Minneapolis, MINI.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Serving intoxicants to persons in the
uniform of the U. S. Army is crime.
The boys who accept are subject to
court martial. Any civilian should re-
port the improper conduct of soldier
to the military authorities. A warning
should be sufficient
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Some people think an editor should
know about their business without
being told and 1t should appear in the
paper. The editor knows the things,
you do not want in the paper. II you
have something you want published
send 1t in. The other will find its
way.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
NOTICE TO EXCHANGES.

The War Industries Board requests
nat we discontinue sending FREE
opies in exchange for other publica-
Ions" In order to comply with their
IeQuest-we will send a check for a
early subscription to any weekly pub
cation sending a check for yearly
to The Twin City Star
Editor.)
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
HOME GUARD NOTICE.
18TH BATTAL ION

Company Irregular drill nights
every Monday and Friday. Assemble
at p. m. in Room 80, Courthouse.
CAPT. GALE G. HILYER.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
WANTED.

Reliable and intelligent agents al.
ways wanted to solicit business for
The TWIN CITY STAR; also CORE
spondents in principal cities. A
chance to earn good living. Write
The Twin City Star, Minneapolis.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

'Tis said that Lawyer Morris and
Rev. Beasley will be the advisers to
Mayor-elect Meyers in behalf Of the
Negro citizens" Now we may have
messenger to the mayor, a police
woman and more police and firemen,
II the Mayor and the dictators wish
to do the right thing. It can be done
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Editor Montgomery has a friend in
Attorney Morris, who stands Loyalty
by him and is his main support. "A
friend in need is a friend indeed"
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Conservative estimates place the
number of colored soldiers now in
the United States army establishment
on both sides of the ocean at little
less than 100000.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Atty. R. A. Skinner and Congress.
man Thos. D. Schall are the attorneys
for Editor and Mrs. Smith of the Twin
City Star.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Both the Twin City Star and Advo-
cate were published this week.
Neither appeared during last week.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Mr.. Fred D. McCracken is meeting
with much success in his position in
washington, D. c., in the Negro
Bureau of Economics.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

u Let us not draw the color line.
Reciprocity between the races will
be the salvation of the Negro.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
ST. PAUL HOME cuARDs

Companies A and B of the 10th
Battalion, M. H. G., will hereafter
meet every Wednesday night in the
old Capitol on Wabasha street.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Why is it that many of the persons
who want their news in a paper, never
subscribe for it?
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
HALE SUES The STAR FOR LIBEL
CAUSES TROUBLE FOR BOTH PAPERS.

nALE OUEO InE AK TUX lIDEL
CAUSES TROUBLE FOR BOTH PAPERS.
The threatened libel Chas Catherine
Newspaper printers
City STAR which
which inserting
against Editor Smith unknown Editor
Advocate Smith
printing plant doing did
Hale for small He refused publish
reached between
publication and cent due the
by Although
down. consolation
ment and intended let the public
Mr. Montgomery unfortunate His
months this trouble On of several published
claiming be signed authorized condemnng Editor
but he has had financial rating Editor Smith did hold
personally responsible and satisfactory results
opposed
aerntes begins
and his and We hold
but he superior Mr. Hale the
has taken
Smith his
There Negro who
deea as candidate for the legislature the to trial.
he will have chance display his ability
factor in any profession in Minnesota and shows more discretion
and less antpathy
lawyer tragedy This has paiced Alex
aners he served unchcoun
the saloon Negroes
is hard at best Negro
assistants do staff And harder
of
"dark editor while
O IS patrons
the within EXPOSE
NEVER a,red famIv aret to Or huaht shame ~ m ~ ,ndvid @ ~ IT. has
given space
Many agitation
policy the Twin City Star has remained the national
aon as fearless and fair advocate for right and justice for all men, Its
columns have never contained vulgar or profane copy
old and native respectfully requested the
following questions the knowledge God
THE QUESTIONABLE
Are good character Do ae' Are
your you n a Supreme Being?
Did conduct Clarence Kings Club
Washington police classify
me later her
being paid Mr. Glover shu? not that messrs Harden
ana wte oen Can yo" produce oNe among the
claim patron? not that closed
.;" ~. y. .h sd E ~ .. ~ ~. - tr. ~. ~ -. ntwi.o.s
guilty " cadet work and white slavery methods huah they msht not
WITHIN THE INNER CIRCLE
Morals Commission,
associated
aea Did that
mour
address yourself
whom impress the fact that are
subsa affairs the leading whites
eIRD DELIVER THE GOODS!
Committee invesisa
address
resde' Has sentence imposed you in the muc
Of
second
father Of estmae child born
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Let Your Dollar Do lts Dutyl
SUBSCRIBE NOW.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Kelly Miller, Hon. Emmett Scott
Smith, Judge VIM H. Harrison Col
Henry
M W. Anderson
American the COL
Cnkng Simmons already route and Ralph w. Tyler is
there"
delegation have representative
by
Wilson will
that
institution which
should
chances aviation training
there will
will the honod guests
people, especially its Negro citizens
will be a
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Let us give thanks for our great
ictory.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
COL. cHAs. YOUNG, U. s. A., RECALLED.

Young
from
retirement
Colonel position military circles is
like General Leonard Woods. Enough said!
Emmett
everything concerning and for the
Negro civil life but territory
AS military authority he has recognition
considered officer
willing his
denied preudiced because of
invaluable service
active
advanced accordingly
branches and
conditions Colonel
He would
deal there would have been
Baker
military knowledge experience needed
judgment
authority departments Agriculture
Colonel the War Department the
his position the best Of his ability and for his
Al a as he Administration would permit him.
shall have cause for
silent He
s American citizen
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

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The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Committee inVega
with undesirable home? Are
BEATING YOUR WIFE? Were not
testimony
people alive today and will testify
nmdate
all relations with connection with his
dishonoab? Did
Editor Adams
positions
W reputaton7
the Travel eIers'A n behalf Of Negro women9
with choce
Hale fae
intere n Homef
Why you
on
The Butler weekly times., 1918-01-31
Defended by Mrs. Rnehart.

Secretary Baker read a letter from
Mrs. Mary Roberts Rinehart, the
writer, who has son in the service,
commencing hospital conditions she
recently inspected Mrs. Rinehar,
said she was impressed by Senator
Chambcrlain's tragic letters"
But l feel the mothers OF the coun-
try should know wrote Mrs. Rine-
Eart, that the number OF such cases
is small. 1t is cruel to allow every
mother to judge the medical corps
because here and there men are un-
willing or unable to give the care tha,
is their duty. There are conditions to
be remedied. The shortage of women
nurses is serious. But of cruelty and
l have found nothing.
Ninety-nine out of 100 boys arc re-
cciving better care than they could
afford at home"
The Butler weekly times., 1918-01-31

wished to adopt the quickest solution
to get the largest supply in the short
est possible time. At that time, al
though we were sending troops to
france, it was not in any large num-
bers-a matter somewhat for the re-
mote future"