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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-05-08
FOREST HOME,
Last weeks items).

Some frost we had Saturday after
the rain Friday. But do not think
the fruit is hurt.
The pie supper did fine at Oak
Forest Wednesday April %. The
supper came to $13.15 and every one
had a nice time.
Mrs. Geo. Snyder is looking for
George home from France most any
day now.
Oak Forest school was out Thurs
day afternoon for this term.
Jack Himote is having a well
drilled on his farm by John Medloci
of Cold Springs.
HollG Holt is making fence on
his farm.
j. w. Johnson and j j. Mllsap
have been on the sick list.
The big meeting began Saturday
night at Norwood.
Mrs. Akers reports that her son
who was Il German prisoner is on
his way home from France.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-05-08
Lead Hill

We sure had a nice rain Sun
day evening. but the frost of the
I'd did lots of damage to the fruit
of all kinds; potatoes and some
garden stuff.
Quincy Morris and wife visited
at her parents. Fred Goss and
wife, Saturday night and Sunday
They sure had a good singing
at Lead Hill Sunday afternoon,
ArthurMatney has singing there
every Thursday night.
Mrs. Viola Winburn and child.
rem of Koshkonong visited at Joe
Goss' last week, returning home
Monday.
Miss MABEL, opal and Artie
Lee of Cedar Gap visited their
grandparents, Joe Goss and wife,
Monday.
Raymond PiersOn and wife
visited her sister, Mrs. Ed Lee,
of Cedar Gap Monday night.
| want to thank Sukey for her
compliment on the poem in her
items last week.
They changed the singing to
every first Sunday at 3 o'clock,
Sunday school every Sunday
at $50 p. IN. LIZA JANE.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-05-08
Pleasant Street

We are having plenty of rain
in this vicinity at present.
Mrs. M, Ward and daughter
Miss Ada were in Hartville Tues.
day,
Mrs. Mae Rushing and Miss
Mile made a business trip to
Hartville Monday.
Most all of the farmers in this
vicinity are through planting
corn.
LONE STAR.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-05-08

The Masonic Commandcry at Min.
Grove conferred the degree Friday
upon r. +, Livingston, C. H. Burch-
ard and Il. ID. Abbott Of Willow,
Springs, A. M. Curtis of HartviIle,
$. w. Grimes of Mountain Grove and
W. A Black of Mansfield. A ban
quet was served al the Cote Cafe.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-05-08

Dizziness, vertigo (blind staggers)
sallow complexion. f~latulence ara
symptoms Of a torpid liver. No one
can feel well while the liver is mac.
tive. HERBINE is a powerful liver
stimulent. A dose or two will cause
all bilious symptoms to disappear.
Try it. Sold by all dealers Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-05-08
Farmers Produce Company

Will buy your Cream every day and
guarantee correct test and right price.
Highest market price paid at all times
for Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Hides, Wool.
Jarrett Bldg, North Side, Both Phone
l.R. knotwell, Manager, Norwood. Mo.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-05-08

Renew your subscription today.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-05-08
Mount Olive

We sure are having lots of rain
now.
There sure are lots of soldier
boys coming home from overseas
We sure will be glad when they
all get home.
Miss Sadie Murrell is on the
sick list.
THE sBLUE EYED GIRL.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-05-08

Marvin n. Dennis arrived home
Sunday after active service overseas
with the 10th Engineers. He was
among the first boys leaving here.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-04
IGNORANT OF WAR's ENDING
Fort Mcpherson, Near Arctic Ocean,
VIII Be Notified by Semi-An-
nual Mail.

Detroit. Mich.-There will be no pre-
mature peace celebration at Fort Nc
Pherson, Can, 20 miles south of the
Arctic ocean. for Fort Mcrherson will
not know that the war is over until
some time in the near future.
The news will reach this trading
post in the semi-annual arctic mail
which left Fort McMurray, proposed
terminal of the Alberta & Great Wa
terways railway. by dog team Decem-
her /. The news is included in $50
pounds Of mail ca rieG by two sledseS,
pulled by ten dogs each and driven hy
veteran "mushers." The distance is
1900 miles as the crow flies, but con-
siderably longer over tn" frozen Atha-
baSca and Mackenzie rivers.
The hardened drivers will rest 4
week at Fort Mcpherson. then begin
the long trek back to civilization. The
territory traversed includes the great
barrens deep under snow that begins
falling IN September. The barrens are
known for i.iZZard$ which sweep from
the frozen sea Hcross unobStructeu
leagues Of snow covered and urinhab-
tied wilderness.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-04
would look we'll with new brown

would look we'll with new brown
suit. which he was to wear to small
dinner party. When he took it from
the drawer of his dresser he noticed
that it's color was very light pink, al
most a lavender shade. This, told
him that the night would turn very
cold. It did, the thermometer going
below zero before nine o'clock the next
morning. making good his predictions
st the dinner party, where he amazed
the guests with an explanation of his
necktie barometer.
Since the dinner party he has found
the tie to be perfectly reliable as a
silent weather prophet, and scientists
here are all worked up over the
strange phenomenon Clarence says
he wouldn't take. 500 for the tie, al
though he expects to be offered ths.,
sum for it. -
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-04

id tsn men at German general head
ovarters.'' states Mr.. FraM..i.n, Out
the feet that America was preparing
f2r, 2 drive on Berlin struck terror to
the general staff.
And those millions and billions OF
dollars spent were far from being
wasted III an unnecessary preparation.
I feel that the fact that money was
spent and that an enormous output OF
munitions was ready was the control
ling factor in the weakening OF the
German general staff. and that it .caus-
ed their message to the kaiser 'tnat
they we're beaten and that he must
sue for peace. And the way l. see II
is that this money, instead OF being
wasted, can be written down as nav
ing saved the lives Of hundred OK
thousands of American men VINO
would have been sacrificed had the
war continued another ear.
"That is the money we are gong
m ask the American people for IN the
Liberty Loan. We are going TO ask
them for the money to bring our Boys
home safe and sound. instead OF leaV-
ing them buried in France: AND
when the people of America reailze
what this money did. we are not 60"
inc to find that they are lacking IN
patriotism to come across.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-04
NEcKTIE IS A BAROMETER
When Man Wears Red Scarf He Can
Predict Weather for "a
Hours.

Irondequoit, N. Y.-Clarence Glen
demon, a young married man Of this
village, says he has something new
and unique in the line of barome-
tiers. It is in the form of red neck
tie his wife presented him as Christ
mas present. He says that every time
ne has an inclination to wear it he can
tell exactly what the weather is gu-
ing to be for the next "a hours.
The tie is a silk one and it's color.
when the weather is extremely warm
for winter, is the brightest red lnlaS-
inable When cold wave is aD-
prouching the color of the tie turns 10
a pale red. and while its pinki>h tone
is still quite beautiful, it is many
shades lighter tlan scarlet.
One day Clarence thought the tie
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-04

eGS cures E1Ilous Fever. 8-b
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-04
f.i,Irod Uses Booze to
Make His Bait Lively

Winsted. COnn.-HoT ke:ney
Haywood succeeds in catching
big strings of fish through the
ice when others fishing in the
same waters and using the same
kind of bait fail ha long been
puzzle to local f ermen.
Moved by the prospects of
dry nation. Haywood unfolded
the secret Of his success. In the
.ail Of water containing the bait
fish he places Il little John Bar
leycorn. The spirits make his
bait more lively than sinners
and chubs used by others. Hay
wood explained, and the pike,
bass and perch cannot help btf
be attracted.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-04
BUYING LIVES, ONE |
PURPOSE Of LOAN
Your Victory. Liberty Bond
Subscriptions Will Help Pay
for Saving of Hundreds Of.
Thousands of "Doughboys"f

One ef the features of the coming
Victory Liberty Loan is that it will,
in part, pay the cost of saving the
lives of more than 100000 Yanks and
thousands # our allies, according to-
Lewis B. Franklin, Director of the o.
S. War Loan Organization;
The speed and bravery of the
American doughboy affected the Ger:
mans on the front line more than it
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-04
Stop Corn Agony
In Four Seconds
use @Gets.It-see Corns Peel OFF!

Vee GeC8'IL -0ee Vu1Ho @SeA
The relief that "Gets-It" gives
from corn-pains-the way it makes
corns and calluses peel OF painless
ly i'm one piece-is one Of the won.
ders Of the world. The woman III
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-04
ne,0!liiI1lll nl!!: i: J! / .. !S'o1es :
Trade Marx Reg. U. s. Pat. OF.
NOTICE TO CONFEDERATE
VETERANS AND WIDOWS
OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS

ALI who have not heretofore re-
ceived pensions, will call on Probate
Judge and get their application blanks
and have same filled out. Under the
late act, all Confederate veterans are
entitled to pensions. All widows Of
Confederate veterans over 20 years
old and who married prior to 1892
are entitled to pension. Attend to
this at once. as we wish to have same
completed by April the 10th.
VIM Y. Fair. Chairman,
w. F. Ewart, Secretary.
s-25 I'd.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-04

Corporal Lowell IIollinsshead OF
Mount Sterling. O.. a member of the
"Lost Battalion Of the Three Hun.
dred and Eighth infantry, who carried
the German demand for surrender
that brought forth Lieutenant Coionei
WhittleSey'S now famous response OF
go to hell" Corporal Ho!lingshead
with seven companions had voiun-
teered to penetrate the German lines
to bring relief 10 the boys Of the
Three Hundred and Eighth surround
cd in the ArGnnne forest. -Four OF
the men were killed and the remain
ING four wounded and captured. Eo'-
liE@Shcad WAX sent .i,:cI 80 the Amer
lean lines w:th the German demand
for Surrender. T3e had been SAot
through the lee ana after delivering
his message fell unconscious.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-06
UNKNOWN MAN KILLS SELF.
Well Dressed Stranger Shoots Self at
Ida Grove.


Ida Grove.
Special to Times Republican.
Ida Grove. Oct. 1.-THE body of c.
M. Rusik was buried In the local cem-
etery this forenoon, no relatives hav-
Ing been located by the authorities at
any Of the towns where letters or
memoranda had been made by the
man. Rusik killed himself In ope OF
the lodging and boarding houses OF
this city wednesday night Of last
week by shooting himself with a 81
caliber revolver In the forehead, He
had only been In the city three days
and he left no note explaining his rea-
son for committing the act. In add
ton to a large trunk filed with good
clothes, he had over $75 in currency
and silver. He came here from Ona-
wa. The sheriff Of this county re-
ceived letter Saturday from a wo-
man at a South Dakota town, in which
she claimed his clothing. trunk and
valise and money. but she gave no
authority for SO doing. and until she
proves her legal right to the possession
Of the same they will remain In the
shertff's possession. The money will
be used to assist in defraying the fun
eral expenses, which were borne by
the township trustees. Rusik was ap-
parently about 40 years Of age, nice
appearing. had plenty of clothes for
working purposes as well as dress. and
as he talked with no one during the
three days he was in the city In a
confidential way. the reason for his
act will remain a mystery among the
people Of the community.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-06
FahleSS Kills
$1,000 Yearly

Fat Il fatal % health and personality. II
= estimated that over s1.oo6 persons have
Sss :sa ,iS u II: pr H. Sns
effects Of excessive fatness. Any oysrstout
man or woman 10 carrying unhealthy adj
posity that IL prsssing against and injuring
I xH,;l SrsiSns o. the body; The heart that
Issted. In numerous cases there are dan
Eerous sathe rines Of pseked.in fat around the
throat, stomach, liver and other delicate
parts.
Through overstoutness the aflicted per-
son while apparently we'll IL liable to nerv-
0usness, neurssthenia, physical or mental
collapse and other disorders, for obesity is
irritating. Cases Of hsort failure, spoplexy.
sunstrofe, etc. are frequent causes Of pre-
mature death. Fat persons are particularly
victims Of accidents and are more liable
than healthy. slender persons to death from
induenza, pnsamonis and other severe
II ron sn ovsssto.t yua should know II b truly
case Of slow suicide for you to hill yourself
esnss you 90 NOT snsnapsts yoassif from he
ba,dsa Of unhealthy. unsishtH fax Moreover. your
sise sS srps.rsnco SSo.id SssSms ,ss.Ss md
ssos attractive. There d . dehshtfully successful
ns.hod Of wstsht r.dustisn tno.n q torsin sys-
heesuse 4 cuntains thyroid other such dresds
s:sa ~ ~ 81 = q: s:is e: sss:a
By reducing. now you may expect greater
contentment, Happiness, increased mental
and physical efficiency, better health and
. longer life. Be fair 70 yourieh and those
With VIII your renewed 1ieor. vivacisy and sur sur.
psssingly superior personality. Get oil of
soYGn (the easy korein system IL in each
Rkgl q the drug store Hit nn delay; Or
or money order 70 Kersin Co., N1.eS,
Station j. Nsv York. N. 7. \,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-06
Northern Io1ua Items

students under the efficient direction
Of Miss Nellie Harvey and Superin-
tendent George Wooten, who had
charge Of their inauguration.
Observation-Disclosures scarcity OF sugar
owing to two weeks or more without
any being shipped in Is becoming
acute, and people are driving to Wa
terloo and other places to stock up
with all that they are allowed to pur-
chase. Honey and molasses in coffee
and apple sauce Is not a satisfactory
substitute, but the only resort that
many are forced to accept.
Anita-After eight months constant
search. Sheriff Wilson, Of Audubon
county. has located Joe Sedlacek,
young bachelor farmer who deserted
his farm and stock near Anita and
dropped out Of sight He was found
in Omaha by the sheriff. sedlacek
went to Texas when he left his farm
so uncerenonicusly. He was employed
for time in Texas and then went to
Kansas City and later to Omaha.
Manchester Clarence Hotel has
been purchased by d. J. Meggenburg
who will convert It into department
store. This building IL one Of the
landmarks OF Manchester. having been
first erected In 1856 by Toogood and
Bethel IN 1876, the old structure
was taken down piecemeal and the
new brick building erected at the same
time so that busineas was carried on
all the time. Ever since the first
settlers came mere tne Clarence iHGoosss!
has been the leading hostelry ana liz
conversion into department store
will make considerable change in the
-four CORNERS" Of the business section.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-06
News of Clarion.

Special to TimeS-ISepubllcan.
Clarion, oct. "a. ID. Severe. near
Dows. had a hog sale which reached
approximately $4,000. A March pig
was sold for $4,000.
Homer Buchar has returned nome
having received his discharge from the
navy.
Miss Iowa NJ. Bellows. Of Monona-
has succeeded e. A. Meyers as limo
type operator at the Clarion Clipper
office.
Rev. W. Dow Crewdson and family
of Austin, MINI, are visiting frends
here.
Mrs. Bert johnson, of Council BUNS
and Mrs. w. C. Moon, Of Greene. are
each making ten days visit at the
home of their mother, Mrs. VIII Bell.
Malcolm Tracy. who was employed
by the Chicago Great Western Prev =
Gus to his enlistment, has returned
from service with the army OF occupa-
ton in Germany.
Mrs. w. II. Jacobs has returned from
delaware. Pennsylvania and Michigan
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. X. Sheplee are WIS.,
ting relatives in Cedar Rapids.
Mrs. IS. 3. Ferguson was pleasantly
surprised when twenty-five mem
bers of the Progress Club called at her
home unannounced. Mrs. Ferguson
was presented with a souvenir spoon
She will go to BOWS, where Mr.. ferg"
son will work in meat market
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-06

Fort Dodge-Edward Kelley, a pros
porous farmer Of Humboldt, was in
stantly killed when he accidentally
fell down the stairs Of his residence.
His neck was broken In the fall. Mr..
Kelley leaves eleven children.
Hritt-The Britt Light and Power
company is busy building its limo to
Wesley. ten miles west, where 1t has
q franchise for lighting the town. This
extension necessitates the enlarge
ment Of the plant here in Britt It is
their plan to extend the line next year
to Wooden and Crystal Lake.
BurIinston-The Y. w. c. A. ia do
ing - fine work in Burlington. It's
activities are being broadened and
this ie especially evident with ref
erence to the girls work department.
At present the campaign for funds is
on in Burlington and Is meeting with
progress each day.
Musoatine-The outcome OF the city
mass meeting at the city hall just
after the street car strike, when Alder
man Meyers told the button men II
they did not like Muscattne to move
has resulted IN one factory eating
ready to dismantle and move to Han
nibal Mo-, where they have been
offered handsome bonus to come to
that city.
Boons-The vocational department
Of the Boone schools n proving % be
q popular and practical ada ton to the
curriculum. Already there are nfteen
girls taking advantage Of the part time
courses which are, provided by this
course. In the three weeks that the
coH-ss has been established consid-
cradle proSress has been made by tbs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-06

Correspondence Of Associated Press.l
Paris. Aug. So.--The report from
New York that President Wilson has
Expressed desire 70 have casts OF the
features OF all the principal delegates
at the peace conference II causing
much speculation In the Parisian ar
tlstic world rs to tho probable reoep-
ton which Premier Clomenceau viii
make to the request.
Ton years ago when the late Rodin
was working on his famous bust Of the
Tiger" which Clemenccau says looks
as much like him nm he looks like Joan
OF Arc, Rodin asked and obtained per-
mission to make cast OF Clcmen-
ccau's features.
Clcmenceau submitted 70 the appli-
cation OF paraffine oil. soap and plaster
to his face. fiddied nervously for ten
minutes while Rodin was massagtns
his features, then suddenly asked:
How much longer arc you going TO
mauhandle me IN this way"
Another half hour" replied Rodin
carelessly,
Clemenceau leapod from the chair.
rushed to the nearest wash stand and
proceeded to erase all traces OF the
cast from his face. He then gave Ro-
din his photograph.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-06
News Of Union.


Special TO Times Republican.
Union. Oct. 6-During the electrical
storm Friday night the barn on the
william order farm east OF Union was
struck by lightning and burned. Mr..
Crlder had In only 200 bushels of oats.
but Perry Miller, who recently bought
the farm and takes possession this fall.
had twoaty tons Of hay and over 1000
bushels Of oats. Barn and contents
were only partially insuranccd.
A, quiet home wedding was soIem-
nizcd ut the J. v. Williams nome
Thursday evening, when their daughter
Miss Olive, was united IN marriage to
Harold Hauser, youngest son OF David
Hauser. Miss williams has been n
teacher In the Eldora public schools.
Mr.. Hauscr was n soldier of the world
war and served In the medical corp
during his enlistment.
A reception was held at the coUntry
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. William Month,
east OF town. Wednesday evening In
honor Of their son Floyd and wife, who
were married IN Union. The bride was
Miss Puma Carson. daughter or Mr..
and Mrs. Fl. II. Carson. of Union.
Mr.. ana Mrs. f. +. Rogers were sur
prised Thursday evening by relatives
arriving from Uaion and Albion to
help them celebrate their twenty-fifth
wedding anniversary.
Mrs. W. J. Tifforny slipped and fell
Friday afternoon and broke her wrist.
Chauncy Crosser and family arc
moving to town from Ceyion, Mimi.
where they sold their farm. Mr.. Crosser
has bought a farm east Of Union and
will remain here until he gets possess
tpN,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-06
TuE PARK AVE. NEWS

Weather. Colder and PLENTIFUL.
Exter! Pubs Simkins Injured! PUBS
simkins was hert last Satiday after
noon vile he was pulling horse hair
out of a. horses tale. The driver came
out of a store and kicked him a shot.
spoarts. Maud Jonsons cat Bedelia
had a fit last Thersday. but not as good
of a fit as 1t genrelly has.
Pome by Skinny Martin
without A Invitation
cats sat on our tents
At 10 o'clock at mite,
But hardly enybody knew 1t
Because the moon was shining so
sissiety. Mr.. Charles (Puds) Sim
kins was practicing his piano iessin
last wensday. wen 2 sparrers floo
down on the window sill and sat there
about 6 minuts. Mr.. Charles (Puds)
Simkins says the music must Of charm
ed them, because there wasent eny
bred crums there or erlything.
Exter! Leroy Shooster Almost
sprained His AnkleI Leroy Shooster
twisted his ankel getting out Of bed
too fast last Too1day morning, but he
stopped limping wen he found out he
had to 90 to skool anyway.
Lost and Found Department.
Lost-Nuthng.
Found-Spelling book with sam
Crosses name in it. Owner can got 1t
back by proving It.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-06
IOWA PRIMES FOR ILLINOIS.
Coach Jones Expects Hard Battle For
Hawks Oct. 10.

Special to Tines-Repub1ican
Iowa City, Oct. 6.-Returned VIC
tor ii theahIst game Of the seasor--r-
and that against one Of the hardest
teams that the Hawkeyes will have to
face-Coach Jones will start out an
other week of Intensive training to-
day, following the IS to o triumph
over Nebraska, with preparation for
the stiffest contest on the schedule. as
it Is viewed here-Zuppke's Illinois
champions. This will be played at
Urbana, Dot. IS.
Iowa is at disadvantage. as It has
no game Saturday, while Illinois will
have been tried out with a conference
game (PurdueG The Hawks may
schedule a practice game. however.
with a state team. Illinois is looked
upon at Iowa City as a most fomid-
able team with host Of letter men
back, including four old captains.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-06
SWINE SHOW STAYS IN IOWA.
Officers Say Exposition Is Practically
Assured For Oes Moines.


Des Moines, Oct. 6.--Des Moines Is
practically assured that the national
swine show and exposition, which
closed a weeks exhibition at the fair
grounds Friday. will return next year.
This was apparent last night follow
ing a conference Of commercial leaders
with a. committee of officers selected
by the swine association to receive in
vitations for 1920. After the meeting
both sides declared that there was 10
doubt of the ultimate landing Of the
show. . .....
Our committee has to report to
the executive board of the aesocia-
ton" said w. J. Carmichael. secretary
Of the hog raisers. II may say that we
have tentatively accepted the excellent
proposals made by Des Moines bust
ness organizations, and I have little
doubt that the executive board will
accept our recommendation"
Representing the city last night
were Frederick Fl. Luthe, president of
the Greater Des Moines committee
James B. Weaver and r. Fl. Faxon.
president and secretary of the cham
Der of commerce Henry Franke'