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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
3
A historic remedy advocates drinking hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to wash toxins from the blood and purify the digestive tract. The ad claims autointoxication causes headaches and that daily phosphate flushes prevent headaches and future illness. It notes quick results and mentions Mrs. Mary Loveaul traveling to Hartshorn, Oklahoma.
An old remedy promotes hot tea made from Weinlere Breast Tea or similar herb blend. A tablespoonful steeped in boiling water, strained, and sipped through the day is said to break a cold, relieve symptoms, open pores, clear skins, and loosen bowels. Claim emphasizes vegetable, safe, harmless ingredients.
Soothe and rub out stiff pain with a 30 cent bottle of Jacobs Liniment. Apply to the back for backache lumbago and sciatica. the soothing oil is painless, non burning, and quickly ends misery. One use is claimed to remove soreness and lameness in minutes.
J B Koch of Cedar Gap was in town this week visiting local residents and checking on community affairs, the visit noted by residents and local observers.
A famed quack remedy explains that regular meat eaters develop sluggish kidneys due to uric acid buildup. It asserts that flushing with lemon juice and a Jad Baltes effervescent drink cleanses the bladder, boosts kidney function, and prevents rheumatic issues, headaches, fevers, and nerve troubles.
Mrs Ingabee Miller, mother of Mrs J B Leffler, died March 21 from pneumonia. She was 81 years old.
An ownerpromotional notice selling Texas Wonder claims to treat kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes rheumatism and back problems for men and women. It offers mail order availability for $1.26 with a two month bottle and sworn testimonials from Dr EK Hall of St Louis. Sold by druggists and retailers.
Terse town notes cover residents moving to Springfield Cedar Gap Archie and Mansfield. visitors from Ohio Texas and Arkansas. court in Hartville. local businesses like Mansfield Bottling Works opening. subscription reminders. a lost and found pocket book. and a planned new serial for the Mirror with requests for sample copies. Notable names include Riley Hartville W Wilms John Dennis Mary J. King Ben T D., and Mrs. F. A. Cole.
Annandale farmer John Siopkins reports rats cost him hundreds yearly until using RAT-SNAP. He says one package killed rats, left no smell, and drys them up. Sold by R.A. Alcor, Fuson Drug, Mansfield, and Little & Randall, Norwood. Three sizes offered.
Bees from trap tested selected stock priced at 250 per erching and 10.00 per hundred. Baby chicks sold at 20.00 per hundred with orders booked in rotation. Early bookings recommended. Caller write.
The Domestic Science class hosted a dinner Thursday evening and the Parent Teachers Association held a luncheon March 26 with Mrs Divan as guest of honor. Officers elected for the year include President Mrs Divan Secretary Mrs Yancey and Treasurer Mrs MJ Craig. The PTA reported earnings of 220 and a balance over 335.
A violent windstorm across the region on Sunday March 28 caused extensive damage. Homes were demolished and trees toppled, with reports of multiple injuries and a family narrowly escaping harm. Local residents faced widespread power outages and heavy debris.
An old ad promotes Ballerds Snow Liniment for joint pain bone ache and neuralgia. The copy notes relief claims and a price of $1.20 per bottle, with distribution by Fuson Drug Co.
Allerheite closed for a period due to Mansfield Light Power Co disruption. The Nugget Theatre resumed Monday with Bronco Willie in "Be neat-a-Gain" and will run weekly shows Thursday Friday and Saturday under proprietor Dr P L A Riley.
An old newspaper ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless alternative to calomel for liver and bowel relief. It claims the product cleanses the liver, eases digestion, and is safe for children, with a money back guarantee if not effective. The note also mentions C. D. Kelley leaving Tuesday for North Missouri and Iowa.
A church youth program outlines a sequence of activities led by Celia Rippee with Samuel listening to scripture from 1 Samuel 3 1 10 and various speakers including Grace Baker Ilene Stephens Lorene Turner John Brazeal Mrs Dean and Margaret Mathews. The program includes scripture reading prayer song introduction and illustrations.
Ralph Watkins touts RAT-SNAP for ridding a store of rats in ten days. He notes dogs ignored it and claims the product is sold and guaranteed by R. A. Alcorn Hardware Co. Fuson Drug Co. Mansfield and Little Randall Norwood. Three sizes priced 25c 50c and 1.00.
A collection of queries and comments from church leaders and members about Sabbath practice. Topics cover sports, reading, starting Sunday, household work, rest laws, and child happiness. Names include Alice Mooney Lois Beach Ulis Cantrell Susan Box Mrs C L Beach Lula Carter Mrs W C Coday Mrs Peters D H Kay J C Carter and Mrs W M Divan.
Alvin Turner and Golda Norcross were married Sunday afternoon at the bride’s home with Rev. J. F. Henson officiating. The groom is the son of J. C. Turner. They will reside in Mansfield as friends extend congratulations. Ira C. Story and Cleo Stafford were married Saturday with Rev. Pleasant Davin presiding, and will live on a farm near Hartville.
The fragment lists voters and residents by town, including Van Buren Beush Creek Elk Creek Union Mountain Grove Clark Pleasant Valley Wool Hart Gasconade and names such as Henry Austin Scarborough Garner Pryor Hickman Jordan Jones Hud son Knost Hud son Young Snavely Hensley Morris Williams Brazeal Rippee among others. The content resembles a census or local roll of individuals associated with each locality.
Hamilton Mawhiney of Lebanon Mo claims a bad back and kidney troubles improved after using one box of Dean's Kidney Pills. The ad touts Down's Kidney Pills as the same remedy, priced 60 cents, from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
Ro Miller plans a sale and a trip to California. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the item indicates a personal sale followed by travel to a western state.
A home remedy through a garden sage tea is replaced by Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound for darkening gray hair. The ad promises natural looking, glossy, youthful results with simple sponge applications, noting it is a cosmetic not a disease cure.
J. D. Reynolds and W. A. Rosevear of Munsfeld were summoned to Springfield to serve on the Federal jury.
A new cauliflower variety is described as a marvel with pure white heads often over 40 pounds. It grows in four months, is well protected by rows, withstands dry weather, and yields the heaviest and best heads yet. The note mentions introduction into the United States.
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