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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1916
Page
6
To Our Friends Advertising is vital to readers and the economy. It explains pay scales for copywriters, highlights beneficial reading in ad columns, and urges support for local advertisers like A. Glenn & Son and United Dream Separators to sustain the newspaper. The message links ads to progress and reader savings.
W S Elrod of Clark township announces his Republican bid for county assessor. A lifelong Republican from a strong family, Elrod grew up near Norwood, ran a farm locally, later moved to Norwood for health reasons, and works in loan and insurance. He previously ran for the same office, losing narrowly to C A Stephens, then supported Stephens in the general election. He cites census work in 1910 and his record as a clean, capable candidate fit for the duties of the office.
A vintage health ad explains kidneys filter all blood every three minutes, removing impurities to prevent diseases. It promotes Down’s Kidney Pills as an effective medicine, citing testimonials from Mrs. B. Adair of Springfield and Mrs. Aplair of Buffalo to claim relief from back pain headaches dizziness and other symptoms.
A factory seeks increased tomato acreage this year and asks growers to sign contracts with W. H. Fullington at the furniture store to supply tomatoes. Last year the plant bought all tomatoes delivered, and the same plan is repeated this year.
A brief notice from Mansfield Missouri references Roberts and Elder Kanning Company, identifying the business and location in a concise civic notice.
Ady offers to exchange clear unimproved lots in Kansas City for land in Kansas. Mentions Monroe and Topeka as points of reference or contact. No specific prices or dates provided.
If you want a farm loan or want your buildings or livestock insured, see or write Adv W. S. ELROD, Norwood, Mo.
An advertisement asks farmers why pay Old Line Insurance $10 per thousand when Wright Co. Mutual Insurance offers coverage at actual cost. It directs readers to contact A C Marton, Secretary, Mountain Grove, Missouri.
Program items include scripture Luke 6 20 Elva Turner Beulah Stephens The Sermon on the Mount Mr Fullington Beatitudes Mr Stephens The Position of Christians Mr Cole The Power of Christians Horace Fullington Song Choir The Practice of Christians Fail Double About Murder Selah Cole Immoral Conduct Wilda Stephens Christ s Teaching About Oaths Mrs Dora Fullington Christ s Teaching About Revenge Stella Seal Song
The M E Church hosts a Christian Endeavor program on Sunday April 9 with a roll call and a lesson on what the denomination expects from its youth. Psalm 84 1 12 guides the discussion. Participants include Mrs Beach Mrs Carter Mrs Reynolds and J D Carter Sarah Gaskill J D Reynolds Mrs Peters J E Craig W C Caday. A roll call reports Quiet Hour Comrades and a monthly offering is requested. Time six forty five P M.
Watch Child's Coughs and colds and prevent catarrh from neglect. Dr King’s New Discovery offers a pleasant tar syrup that children will take without fuss. Laxative action aids waste poisons. first dose helps and safeguards against serious illnesses from colds.
The Rev T H Allen delivered the sermon at the Christian Church Sunday evening, addressing the congregation on spiritual matters and guiding worshipers in prayer and reflection.
Experienced auctioneer Alex Salisbury promotes sales in Wright and adjacent counties with first class work and guaranteed satisfaction. Advertises dates to be arranged at the Mansfield Mirror office.
The VC U boys hosted an April Fool party honoring the O F F girls at the Farmers and Merchants Bank hall Friday evening. Attendees included Roxie Bratcher Asabelle Wallace Mildred Freeman Ruth Havervy Pearl Kula Newton Jewell Opal Hoover Veril Ellis Clee Osborn Thelma Grantham Jessie Brasher Ertha Miller Maude Mabel Coday Mrs Madve Radfield Karl Tripp Frank Euch Wade Rippee Verner Pappee Elmer Strong Charles Newton Frank Hoover Herbert Shart and Gorman MPreennin.
One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co of Toledo 0 is vouched for by National Bank of Commerce Toledo. Cure taken internally and said to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Ad.
The Baptist church invites worshippers as Rev J M England preaches during Sunday service. The event highlights the church's regular sermon schedule and continued ministry outreach.
A merchant from Lincoln, Pennsylvania recounts heart trouble in 19th century terms and credits Dr Miles Heart Remedy with restoring his heart to normal. He describes attacks, treatment guidance, and years of mercantile work before retirement, praising the remedy’s effectiveness and recommending it through the Miles Medical Co.
The Mansfield Mirror is praised for its strong exchanges but local merchants fail to meet newspaper standards. A Citizen of Seyutour notes the paper’s peers in town do not reach the quality of a good newspaper, urging higher editorial standards and clearer reporting.
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