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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1920
Page
3
A nostalgic ad touts DeLacy's French Hair Tonic as safe and effective for gray and streaked hair. It claims dandruff control and prevention of hair loss, with a $1.00 bottle at druggists or prepaid from DeLacy Chemical Co. in St. Louis. The pitch promises gradual restoration of natural color and youthfulness.
Hensley of Manes was reported as being in the area last week, highlighting a local resident’s visit amid routine community observations.
An excerpt from a testimonial by E J Tyu alik of 1438 Rose street Latrasce Tigcongin praising Peruna. He says chronic bronchitis for twenty six years caused lingering hoarseness and cold sickness. after using three fourths of a bottle his hoarseness and fatigue disappeared and Peruna became a staple in his home. The ad claims Peruna also helps coughs colds catarrh stomach trouble belching digestion and other catarrhal conditions and notes it is available in tablet or liquid forms. J W Martin of Macomb is mentioned.
A Texas wonder claims to treat kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes back pain rheumatism and irregularities. Sold by mail for 1.26 with two months' treatment and sworn testimonials. Dr W Hall 292 Olive St St Louis Missouri. druggists everywhere carry it.
April 26 to May 2 marks Children’s Week observed across the continent by the International Sunday School Association. The program emphasizes religious education for all children with sermons, cradle rolls, community meetings, and parent teacher events.
The United States Civil Service Commission announced a May 1920 examination in Mansfield to select a rural carrier for Route 2, running about twenty seven miles with an annual salary of 1748 dollars. Both men and women may apply, but sex may be specified by appointing officers. women are restricted unless they are widows or wives of service members or if physically disqualified by military service injuries. Applicants must apply to the Civil Service Commission in Washington, D.C.
The April 1 1920 crop report by Jewell Mayes and FE A Tarano of the State Board of Agriculture and Bureau of Crop Estimates shows Missouri wheat at 70 percent of normal, 108 percent last April, implying about 11 bushels per acre and a potential 28 080 000 bushels. In Wright County winter wheat at 184 percent, rye 1 percent, hogs on feed 84 percent, farm labor supply 64 percent, corn demands 102 percent, oats requested, spring plowing 41 percent done. Prices noted: eggs 4 to 4. The report covers many lines with mixed crops and farm activity readings.
Local readers report lasting relief from back ache and kidney disorders after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs. Mary Rawson of Houston Missouri recalls four years of improved kidney function following treatment and endorses the remedy as a grand kidney medicine. Price by mail or at dealers. Burns Company, Buffalo, New York, advertises the product.
An advertisement promotes Freezone for corns and calluses with quick pain relief. It claims simple application with fingers and a tiny bottle selling cheaply at drug stores. The copy ends noting Miss Helen Gibson was in Springfield last week.
Advertises Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills as safe for women with painful monthly periods. Claims relief and no harm from use with no opiates or narcotics. A testimonial from Miss Nellie A Jones of Jeanerette La notes dramatic improvement after first dose, with money back if the first package fails. Sold by all druggists.
Mrs Mo J Hart hosted a friendly Sunday gathering at her home with several friends bringing good things to wit. The event produced a very pleasant time for all attendees.
A noted skin specialist says fiery itchy eczema can be overcome by applying Mentho-Sulphur. The germ destroying sulphur preparation soothes irritation and heals the skin, leaving it clear. Sufferers should obtain a small jar from a druggist and use it like a cold cream.
Hartville court closes after a five day term with Judge C H W Skinker presiding. Dockets include numerous state cases from Missour i involving burglary arson theft and seduction. Proceedings note pleas trials and judgments across multiple defendants with fines terms imprisonment and property matters.
A dubious advertisement touts a Salta based remedy for kidney irritation and bladder disorders. It claims to cleanse the kidneys by preventing uric acid buildup and urges readers to drink a light blue effervescent solution daily. The text uses vague medical language and promotes a single pharmacist source for the product.
An advertisement asserts skin disease stems from the blood and promises a thorough blood cleanse. It claims S. S. S. cleanses disease germs while boosting general health and directs readers to write to the Chief Medical Adviser at 100 Swift Laboratory in Atlanta for literature.
Mr and Mrs Tl Fuge s of Odin spent Sunday visiting with C L Beach at W Fuge s home in Bentonville Arkansas.
If you feel bilious headachy constipated and knocked out go to your druggist for a bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone a harmless vegetable substitute for dangerous calomel Take a spoonful and if it doesn't start your liver back you pay nothing This safe tonic avoids sickness nauseation and salivation while making you feel ready for work or play It is harmless pleasant and safe for children to use
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