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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1917
Page
2
B S Sprague recently moved to Cedar Eas and finds no place like the Ozarks. A boy named Rex Landers with only his dog moved 147 goats from Gainesville to Mansfield last week, a challenging journey for a young helper.
Macomb community news notes Sunday school at Macomb Baptist Church with preaching each third Saturday and Sunday. A light rain fell Saturday night. Oscar Preemin returned from Oklahoma Sunday. Miss Frankie McIntosh visiting home folks. Doyal left for Hot Springs. Jim Pyidley stayed at James Brazeal’s Saturday night. Perry Dake and wife visited Jesse Findley’s near Hartville Sunday. Boss Findley and daughter Blanche in Mansfield Friday. Miss Fay Robertson visited grandparents Saturday. Mrs Will Baker’s friends hosted a surprise 74th birthday dinner Sunday. Fred Brazeal listed as sick. Macomb school closed Friday.
Prairie Hollow and Clathe hold services on the second Saturday and Sunday. Sunday school every Sunday. Prayer meeting Wednesdays and Christian Endeavor Sundays. Leif Letsinger and family visited Saturday and Sunday. Amos Roy and family visited L M Roy's Thursday. Miss Pern Brageal spent days in Mansfield with Gus Roy family. Mrs L M Roy improving. Rain was welcome Saturday night. Paul Williams and wife visited Friday night at L M Roy's. Mrs Maggie Roy died Friday near Hathe after long illness. survived by two sons Choud and Homer and many relatives. Funeral Saturday at Prairie Hollow Church conducted by Rev. RTE Blinds. interment in Prairie Hollow cemetery. Sympathy extended to the bereaved. Miss Mary Powe at central office. infant son of Anes Tesbody and wife died and was buried in Prairie Hollow cemetery. Aaron Culticu and wife at Tom Keys' near Mansfield Friday. Dro Mayfield and wife Mansfield visitors Saturday. RUBY
An old style ad touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a standard remedy for coughs and colds. It claims soothing action for irritated membranes and sore throats, antiseptic qualities, and broad use for bronchial ailments. Available at druggists for 50 cents.
The Rev Allman of Aurora delivered a sermon at the C P Church on Sunday, sharing a message with the congregation. Local attendees reported a warm, attentive service and noted the pastor's familiar visit.
Is it safe for children to take cough medicines is a question mothers ask. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has long been favored for young children since it contains hoppiain or mare one and is pleasant tasting. It relieves coughs colds and croup and is obtainable everywhere. McGrew's Baby Elixir is another stomach and bowel remedy for babies noted for quick action pure ingredients and pleasant taste priced at 25 and 50 cents per bottle sold by Muson Drug Coash
Physician Dr FP El Riley visited Springfield last week for an unspecified engagement. No further details provided in the fragment.
A fragmentary old ad promises cures for kidney irregularities and bladder troubles. It mentions a druggist at Street, JF Lowe, and claims bottles sent by return receipt withTestimonials and “wonder cures.” The text is garbled but centers on selling a tonic for kidney issues and urging purchase.
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County court apportioned the wag rend and bridge money after deductions by district. Payments ordered include Mountain Grrove District 475 dollars Norwood Special Road District 400 dollars Macomb 150 dollars Mansfield 757 dollars Cedar Gap 143 dollars.
A vintage ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for sluggish winter skin and a dull complexion. It claims to clear the system, brighten the eye, and ease internal wastes with a mild laxative effect.
Rembert Prowehing at Pleasant Hill on weekend nights. Mrs. Naney Scott learns her husband Andy Scott is dead in Nevada Missouri. Family prayers and church notes honor the departed. Martha Coday improve. Nancy Nickman ill. Fire damage and farm losses shift community reports. Jason Coday visits and Roy Williams return home. Crazy Madge referenced in local chatter.
The program for April 8 at the ME church covers the Significance of Christ’s resurrection with studies and questions. Leaders JC Carter and W A Phaeck guide talks on conquering fear of death immortality and the Easter message. Participants include Lois Beach Hazel Burney Lula Riley Mrs J D Reynolds and others.
Rain over the weekend brightens gardens and meadows in Gasconade. J A Rason and wife visited Jason Smiley’s home. Harley Keys family quarantined after milipax exposure. Wall Creel reports a few cases. Le A Mindley went to Mountain Grove Saturday. Tyra Newton and two sons attended court at Thirtville Monday. Mary Findley, ill through winter, plans her first visit with her son Jason Monday.
Jericho residents including Mrs W E Marlin Mes John Ross Hula George and Grandma Dudley gathered Saturday night for the Big gy Toast. Rev Davis preached at Mountain View Sunday. John Dudley and wife visited Joe Westbrook. Miss Helen Gilbreath and Jess Allen wed Tuesday and left for Kansas. Singing at Antioch Sundays, all invited.
An old advertisement touts Dadson's Liver Tone as a safer alternative to calomel for liver cleansing. It warns calomel makes users sick and promises a full refund if the product fails to improve energy and digestion.
I. T. Rice and family came in from Springfield last week to visit home folks. Mr. Rice, who has been in the telegraph department of Springfield Business College, has finished his work there and accepted a position with the Illinois Central Railway Co. for which place he has left.
Mansfield readers urged to protect kidney health and avoid suffering with Doan's Kidney Pills. Advertisement quotes Francis Ashby of Willow Springs praising relief from back pains rheumatic pains headaches and kidney secretion troubles. Price 50c at dealers. Doan's Kidney Pills linked to the Mas ter Milburn Company Buffalo New York. Also note Leatherman of Mansfield Art Studio to reopen the photograph gallery at Seymour Saturday.
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