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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
2
A historical ad claims daily hot water with limestone phosphate cleanses stomach liver and bowels to prevent headaches. It describes toxins causing headaches, advises morning intake before breakfast, and promotes limestone phosphate as inexpensive and tasteless.
The Wright County Sunday School Convention will be held at Mansfield on August 27 and 28. Local churches and educators prepare for two days of lectures, workshops, and fellowship as area pastors and teachers gather for the event.
An old advisory notes that salts in kidneys or bladder cause burning sensations and irritation. It claims the liver filters acid and urges relief from frequent urination and bladder weakness, describing it as an annoying but simple ailment to overcome.
A pharmacist recommends Jad Salts as a safe, inexpensive remedy for urinary irritation caused by uric acid. Take about four ounces in water before breakfast for two to three days to neutralize urinary acids, creating an effervescent lithia-water drink that relieves bladder trouble with no reported side effects.
Prosecuting Attorney Charles H. Jackson of Hartville was here during the week. The brief note records his local visit and official presence in the community.
An old time remedy Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is sold in drugstores to darken gray hair naturally. The preparation is applied with a sponge or brush to strands, gradually concealing gray for a thicker mane and a younger look. It states the product is a toilet requisite and not a disease cure.
Mrs J A Hylton and her son Paul of Thayer visit Ava en route to visit her brother Harry Martin and family. Friends express happiness at their return.
Flat Rock begins its school week with hope for a successful year as students and staff settle in. Local residents Miss Lela Hupsaker and Miss Suzie Wilson visited Springfield last week while Miss Rokie Wilson spent Saturday night with her sister in Mansfield. Several brief social visits occur among neighbors including Mat Lansdown with John Churchill and Sheman Braggs of Burlington Junction planning army service after the 15th. Mrs Jerry Pierson visited Cedar Gap sister Mrs Gurney Morris. Georg Baker, with mumps, shows improvement. Clinton King remains ill. Grandma Slate and the Grimes family visited at John Slate's in Vera Cruz.
Last week includes visits and gatherings around Uncle Andy Stout and W O Williams. Miss Ruby Fridley with Gertie and Elsie Stout, Lord Deaver with Ralph Brentlinger, Gorda limpara helping Ela Stout, and Joe Fry's hosts. Elsie Wheat attends Ava teachers meeting. Grandma Crane ill. Blue Eyes.
Weather outlook favorable for a shower while residents pray for rain. Miss Clara Williams ill since Friday, improving slowly. Elsie and Wiley Godbey visited Mrs Mary Williams. Williams spent Sunday with her grandmother Mrs Allen. Rev. Thompson to preach at the Moore at 11 a.m. Sunday. Robt Imhoff’s wheat ground is ready for sowing once rain arrives. O R Millsap hauled cord wood to Macomb on Tuesday. A Hawaii letter reports blue denim at 15 cents a yard with pins costing the same. Mrs Imhoff learns her nephew Byron Cox has been promoted to first lieutenant. he is 22 this July, formerly living five miles south of Norwood.
Rev Oscar Wright of Mansfield Christian church will start a tent series tonight near the croquet grounds on Commercial Street. He is an able preacher and is expected to draw large audiences with much good anticipated from the meetings.
Mrs Alice Fletcher of Springfield writes Cardus helped her after marriage with back pains and bearing-down pains. She took two bottles and became well, using Cardus before and after childbirth to strengthen her nervous system. Weak women need a strength-building medicine for family care.
A daughter arrived for Thomas Dethreage and his wife on July 31. Both mother and child are reported in good health with no complications. The family awaits visitors and celebrates the new arrival.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel promising to start the liver and relieve biliousness without causing griping or sickness. It claims the product is harmless enough for children and guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer from the druggist.
J R Atkinson of near Hartville was here last week. Boys cloth and felt hats from 25c to 1.50 each. A. D. Roper Norwood Mo advertisement. A daughter was born Friday to S W Carter and wife.
A corrupted OCR fragment mentions kidney issues and vague remedies or substances. It references a name or term Agravol and suggests cures or searches for relief from rheumatic or weak conditions. The text is incomplete and unclear about sources or outcomes.
Terse notices reveal visits and moves by W H Brake from Macombe Dr H S Calhoun Norwood Judge W E Young Mountain Grove Frank Beach and wife to Elmer-Strong property Frances and Marjorie Wilson visit Springfield. address changes for Wm C Johnson and Lester D Case. Cate of Mountain Grove back at work after selling bakery interests. Mrs W A Rosevear returns from Springfield for medical treatment. J I White visits daughter with typhoid fever in Springfield. Gardite insecticide ad urges planting protection and garden care. John Deere Hacks and Buggies offered at low prices by J D Reynolds ad. Ads urge direct mail for Gardite and prepaid packages from Wolf Chemical Co.
District Superintendent W D Sidwan and Rev J W Needham visit Springfield district during the week. Dr Mack Davis named deputy state veterinarian by Dr Luckey. Davis a graduate with notable experience. Advertisements promote Sand tonic for liver and kidney relief with 50c trials. Elmer Strong and Berlin Co. head to Kansas City for Army auto school training. Mrs Strong to Seymour. McGEE S Baby Elixir advised for infants with sour stomach and colic. price 25c and 50c.
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