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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
3
A health column extolls the daily practice of an inside bath by drinking two glasses of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate before breakfast. It claims cleansing effects for stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels, improves breath and complexion, and urges readers to try a quarter pound to prove results.
Mes T B Ritzinger of Seymour was here Saturday with a brief call on local affairs and greetings to residents.
A home remedy promotes Hamburg Breast Tea as an inexpensive vegetable cure for colds and grip. A tablespoonful steeped in boiling water, strained, and consumed as a daily teacup relieves congestion by opening skin pores and loosening bowels. Safe for general use.
Advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment as a harmless cure for rheumatism pain stiffness and related afflictions. Claims it relieves soreness backache neuralgia sciatica and muscle soreness by topical rubbing with a 30 cent bottle offered in drug stores. Page text emphasizes rapid relief and urges readers to avoid internal treatment.
Local report notes M. J. Hodge visiting Mountain Grove on Friday, with no additional details on purpose or events.
A dated remedy promotes taking four ounces of rad tea and a tablet in water to stimulate kidneys and relieve backache and bladder disorders. It cites lithia-based Balts as harmless, inexpensive, and a popular local tonic to keep kidneys clean and prevent complications.
Horace Paul and his wife were in town last week sending their household goods to Mammoth Spring Arkansas. The note expresses hope they will return soon.
A Texas Wonder medical ad claims to treat kidney and bladder issues including gravel diabetes and rheumatic back pain for both men and women. It promises mail delivery on receipt of $1.25 and offers testimonials, naming Dr. KE Hall of St. Louis and noting sale by druggists nationwide.
From Mexico Mrs T Alfred receives a long letter recounting a soldier’s adventures. He details battles near Chevain, a rebel attack on a train, his capture of a rebel colonel, injury, and an honorable army commission. He notes political upheaval, family health, and plans to visit again.
An old style advertises a product from Fuson Drug Co promising refreshed sleep. It claims energy replaces laziness, appetite returns, and benefits are obvious with cast hour improvements. The tone reads like a period sales blurb from a drug store catalog.
An evening accident on the east side of the squire street involved Ole Pesatta, Ho J Schofield, and City Attorney I K H Behooley, who escaped with minor injuries and damaged clothing after a Ford driven by HH Laseher struck them as they stood beside the cement crossing. Laseher, driving Cecil's remodeled Ford, could not see due to a dirty windshield. H Laseher had just returned from a trip. his car lights were obscured by mud. Wred W Paurot, long-time head of the state fruit experiment station, will leave to join American Fruit Growers Incorporated. Mrs Jilin Schofield died at her home on Quilond avenue after a long illness. She was about 77 and widow of William H Scho.
Reported Sunday and weekend gatherings list residents visiting at neighbors homes including Leatey Owens at Whetstone Hubert and Sibry and Miss Milled Anderman at J Owens. Several couples and individuals are noted at Fry s and McCrip men a homes with names such as Mandy Spence Mes Dsnaes and Veloniwil. A dog incident near a local farm ends tragically when a youth is killed after a chase and a weapon discharge affects two bystanders.
Local social roundup lists residents and visitors over the weekend. Names include Soph Letsinger and family, J F E Stowt and kin, Mine Mildred, Brentlin Bee and wife, Neva Baler, John Flewey, Gerrie Stout, Harry Thomas, David Breotlinger, Breeotlinger's company, Shout and Mito Rena Oneal, Paul Williams and wife, C C Meyers, High Wilion, Farley Stout, Norman Donell, J J Dennis and children. Some travel intentions noted to Iola. Health remarks on Mrs Tom Deahhemee and Mr Edwards family.
Route no three mentions Albert Latimer and wife visiting Silas Moore's, Mrs Bila Stafford and daughter from Springfield visiting Latimers, Mike Pranstetter at Percy Bolliniini's, Latimer and wife dining with Perrell's family. Rev Ellis held regular services at New Hope Saturday and Sunday. Misabel Parrig returned from West Plains after teaching. W T Andrews and family spent Sunday evening at Charles Land's.
Flat Rock residents recount a family gathering as Dearley of Kearney Nebraska returns home after a stay with brother W M Deaper. The piece lists visits by Burley Miller and others, local social calls, and modest notes on health and moving plans.
A brief notices a mild cathartic notion called Mer bine praised for refining the system without uproar or distress. Sold by Fuson Drug Co in an advance advertisement.
J H Stephens Rock Hill report lists Lee Hayes family Pugh wife and Mr Drake at Archie Hialford's. Miss Hinzel Burris and Ruth Migs visited. Homer Roy improving. Edith Mays in elevsive Wheeler. Mary Lou Towe and Jerothes Chink in Springfield. Wedding and school meeting news at Hult Hida school and Bluffmoan school power.
Spring weather brings visits from Willis Moody and wife to Oscar Moody’s home. Oscar Moody and son Lindel stayed in the area. J Bottorff and family visited Gaskill’s on Sunday. Grandma Slate’s house burned part of the roof before firefighters stopped the blaze. Rev Findley conducted service at Wolf Creek last Sunday. Lowell Moody has been ill but is improving.
Last week residents and visitors at LaVerna Alfred joined a social gathering, with Maude Stacy visiting her cousin Glidys Hunsaker. The group attended a supper at Lead HI D Saturday night while Alfred bought 40 head of sheep and 26 lambs. Local anglers Oscar Moore and Roy Moore fished Bryant creek. An Easter party and egg hunt occurred at Amanda William’s Saturday night before Easter. A forecast hints a storm continuing for seven weeks.
An old advertisement touts Beallard's Snow Liniment for aching joints. It claims relief from bone misery and neuralgic pain and lists pricing for three sizes, with details likely from a general merchant listing.
Assistant Postmaster DT A Clix ton accepted a clerk role for ADA Chapman and Willie V Dlenley took the position of Assistant Postmaster Blackville Democrat.
The item notes windy weather ahead and mentions community events. Uncle Jin Dennis broke his hip after a fall from a barn loft. A baby girl named Minnie May was born to Mr and Mrs Homer Randolph. Various locals, visits, farm tasks, and social happenings fill the page, including a Fordson plowing scene and a mad dog incident chased and killed on Marve Dennis’ farm.
Farmers in the area are completing oat sowing and breaking ground. Marion Meara visited with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Giles of Tedrick, then moved to Dewey Oklahoma with her husband. John Williams made a business trip to Norwood. Robert Orender of Olathe visited his uncle Willis Vaneil. Floyd Luttrell teaches and fills in for Mrs. Marion Mears at Cold Spring. Alia Upshaw traveled to Mountain Geore on business. A large young crowd attended a musicale at T. C. Stewart’s home with violin by Robert Orender of Olathe. Sunday school was reorganized April 11. Miss Clara Mears celebrated her 8th birthday with friends. Mrs. Ira Thomas and children visited her parents Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dow Holt near Denlon are ill with measles.
Revered J E Nevils preached at the Taptist church Sunday. Several Nevils and relatives visited Rosa Findley for Sunday dinner including J E Nevils C H W Nevils and Paul Verna Charley Nevils Milas Rioma Findley BE Eucus and Leo Gates with Abbie Doyel returning home after a stay with Mr Crooks.
An advertising brief proclaims Liquid Hoorozone as the purest water and strongest healing remedy for flesh wounds sores burns and scalds. It promotes a price of 60 cents and 1.20 dollars and notes availability from Fugon Drug Co.
Grandmother used Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken faded hair. The ad claims the mix darkens naturally and evenly, applying with a comb, and states results appear by morning after one or two uses. It notes the product is cosmetic, not a disease cure. Seymour reports 761 population, up 161 since 1910.
A vintage ad promises instant relief from cold and catarrh by applying a small amount of Ely's Cream Balm in the nostrils. It claims to clear air passages, reduce mucous discharge, and end stuffed-up misery. Mountain Grove has 2,212 residents, up 490 since 1910.
A noted skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur as a remedy for fiery itching eczema. Due to germ destroying properties it allegedly soothes irritation quickly and heals the skin, leaving it clear. Patients are advised to obtain a small jar from any druggist and use it like cold cream.
D D Norcross of Macomb assisted at the I G Wright barber shop during the week, providing service and support as part of the local trades community.
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