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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1922
Page
3
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine offering a one hundred dollar reward for uncured catarrh. It touts thirty five years of use, claims cleansing effects on mucous surfaces, and urges immediate purchase with testimonials from POT CHENEY & CO of Toledo and druggists carrying the remedy.
Sunday services at Hargis Chapel drew a large crowd and Reverends Berner and Todd led discussions on key topics. Mrs Sadie Murcell visited relatives near Seymour. Anna Deckard and John Mackey joined family meals at nearby homes.
A brief, humorous health item touts Climberlain's Tablets to ease digestion after supper with a gentle bowel movement promised. The tone imitates a quirky patent remedy note from an old newspaper page.
Local social notes describe rainy weather and a sequence of Saturday and midweek visits. People named include Ray Gann and his wife and son, J P Dennis and wife, Ike Bennett, Walter Smith, Golda Bennett, Jewell Cuoday, Marion Shelton, Bill Shelton, and Mrs Martin Smith, with multiple Sunday and Wednesday gatherings at various homes.
In St James last week several neighbors visited each other including Misses Nannie and Sadie Trettin calling on Mrs. Micrie, E.wwerson West visiting Mr. Troppin, and Ben Christner guests at Mr. Breenin. Burl and Gert Pah dropped by Ray Trettin, John Gross moved to his new place, Mrs. Orender called on Mrs. Trettin, and Ramey applied to St James school seeking enrollment. The community hopes the school year will be a success.
A marriage solemnized at the home of C. W Towe of Olatha united Carlos Wilson of Springfield and Miss Alms Towe daughter of G W Towe with JW Wil-on's son as groom. Rev C H Nevils officiated the ceremony and many friends offered congratulations as the couple plans to reside in Gren County.
Letters of Administration granted to Geo F Maxwell for the estate of William G Findley deceased by Wright County Missouri Probate Court dated April 12 1922. Creditors must file claims within six months for allowance or be barred, and within one year from letters grant claims will be burned. sealed certification by Geo C Murrell Judge of Probate.
A fragment notes Mr. Reece reporting better conditions for milk delivery and potatoes already up. The brief implies improving farm logistics and commodity activity.
A series of short local items reports visits and travel including Mrs Chas Schlicher on a business trip to Macomb, Roy Ligvett and Leslie Miller leaving for Wichita to work this summer, and numerous calls and visits among residents. A large crowd attended the Macomb school meeting with Culeb Brogeal named director. Orlo Walker and Vesta Pytte assigned to rooms for the coming year. Dolly Dimple notes preaching at Ashley church Saturday night inviting all.
In Norwood a Prohibition era appeal urged support for the law and noted about 30 organizations opposing it. Residents gathered for Easter with relatives, enjoyed eggs at Copper Springs, and participated in church and Sunday School events. Rev. Byrd preached at the M K E Church, J W Martin attended a Sunday School convention near Mountain Grove, with J S Smotherman serving as senior Sunday School Superintendent.
The schedule covers Sunday April 23 and Monday April 24 with Mrs Bernice Van Matre presiding. Events include morning sessions on Bible reading and addresses by Mrs Van Matre and Mrs Middleton, a membership campaign discussion, a law enforcement symposium, and an evening program featuring Dr Maude Pettifer and Mrs Van Matre.
An old advertisement warns that authentic Aspirin must bear Bayer on the package or on tablets to ensure safety for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism toothache and related pain. It notes Bayer tablets come in twelve count tins at low cost and sold by druggists in larger packages.
Bryant social items recap Miss Elma Brooks spent several days last week in Mansfield. Alfred sold his farm near Bryant and plans to move to Dakota. A roast was held at Miss Pearl Broyles home with many attendees. Swabby sold his Bryant hill farm for a place near Bolivar and will move to Leon. Pearl Broyles hosted a Wednesday night party. Beulah Odle visited Ava this week. Muddy conditions in parts of Missouri hinder travel and force cattle pickups.
A torpid liver needs an over hauling with Herbine. Its be nefits are immediately apparent Energy takes the place of laziness, appetite returns, and the hour of rest brings with it sound, refreshing sleep. Price, 60c Sold by all Druggists.
Congressman S A Shelton states he has been allotted twenty one copies of the Agriculture Conference Report and will send copies to interested readers while his allotment lasts. Those wishing a copy should write to Congressman S A Shelton 186 House Office Building Washington DC.
40 000 feet of oak lumber offered for sale by Reynolds & Coday. Dimension and boxing of all kinds available.
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