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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1920
Page
3
An advertorial urges drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning before breakfast to "wash from the liver and bowels" indigestible material bile and toxins. It asserts calomel is dangerous and promotes a quarter-pound supply of limestone phosphate as harmless, inexpensive, and tasteless for daily liver cleansing and overall well being.
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The inspector praised the high school for first class work and new improvements funded by the Board of Education. The vocational agriculture class planted an orchard for Mrs Dozier, with a noon dinner for the 12 students. Grade reports for the third quarter were mailed to guardians. Walter Crippen left school, and three juniors mourn future losses as the season ends with twin basketball games against Mountain View Friday and Saturday. The lyceum program is set for March 4, and the Parent Teacher Association will meet April 2 at 2:30 with reports, officer elections, refreshments, and an invitation to parents.
An old advertisement urges readers to keep Ozonol NOL antiseptic ointment at home for burns scalds bruises sunburn insect bites poison ivy and other irritated conditions. The copy emphasizes immediate first aid and lists a 25c and 50c price at drug stores.
Lulu Carter leads a Christian Endeavor program focusing on the endless life with prayers and scripture readings Heb 7 16 1 John 3 1 2. Lorenda Cantrell asks why people think less about endless life while Mrs Peters asks how it should affect life work. Julia May Behan links occupations to the life to come and J G Carter urges faithfulness in service. Blanche Moore and Mrs W UO Coday present motives for effort toward others with a closing song.
An old time remedy advertises Hamburg Breast Tea sold at pharmacies. A tablespoon of the tea steeped in boiling water, sipped during the day or before bed, is said to open pores and relieve congestion by stimulating bowels. The tea is described as inexpensive, vegetable based, safe, and harmless.
An old advetisement-style claim urges readers to stop internal dosing and rub St Jacob's Liniment on tender spots. It asserts rapid relief from rheumatic pain, stiffness, lumbago, neuralgia, and backache, with a 30 cent bottle available at drug stores.
An obscure note records L. B Smith’s law taken to Nelag chey Oblu. The fragment gives no date or clear context but indicates a transfer or assignment tied to a named person and place.
A health ad warns that excess uric acid from meat irritates the kidneys causing pain, cloudy urine, and nighttime trips to the bathroom. It promotes drinking water and using a four-ounce dose of a Jad Salts regimen to stimulate kidneys and end bladder weakness.
A wood crowd attended the Waltz and Andrews sales here Saturday afternoon, drawing local interest and activity as buyers examined available inventory and engaged with exhibitors.
An advertisement claims Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound darkens gray hair naturally and evenly. It describes home or drugstore purchase, how to apply with a sponge, and notes the product beautifies hair and adds a youthful appearance without curing disease.
Prayer and scripture lessons listed for the B Y P U program with leaders and participants including Mrs Skelton at Jacobs home and Elva Turner at Moses home plus Mrs Ruth Brown at Samuels home. Other leaders include C A Stephens W B Fullington J W Brazeal Mrs Dean Leader and Mabel Potts with noted paragraph references.
Public sale to be held at a farm 20 miles west of Mansfield on Springfield road near Lead Hill school house starting at 10 a.m. on June 1. Selling horses cows hogs poultry farm implements and harness. Terms cash on sums over 10 with 9 months on bankable notes at 8 percent interest. no removal until terms met. A. E. Tarbutton owner Hoy Dennis auctioneer J. B. Craig clerk.
Margaret Gideon born January 31 1846 in Kentucky died March 23 1820 at age 74 years 1 month 22 days Aunt Margaret moved to Missouri as a child and married J A Gideon in 1878 They had six children with two predeceased Her husband and four children survive along with many friends Funeral services led by Rev Halford and Windsor at Fairview cemetery burial followed a private service friend notes.
James Russell and family have sold their 160 acre Route 3 farm to Fred Hamptons who have relocated there near Hartville.
A vintage ad touts Ely's Cream Balm as fast acting relief for nasal catarrh and head cold symptoms. It claims nostril openings in one minute, soothing inflamed membranes and easing breathing overnight with a small bottle from the druggist. Apply a little in the nostrils to clear air passages.
The article fragment directs readers to check the date beside the name on the Mirror and mentions that figures indicate the year. It urges subscribers with expired accounts to renew and provides renewal instructions.
Local court convenes at Hartville Monday as residents plan schedules. Reports mention John N. Pryor Jr visiting Hartville and M durcing Dugan in Springfield, with several address changes and ad placements in the Mirror.
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