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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
4
Display, luc per inch each insertion Front page double rates Locals 5c per line per insertion 5 average words usually make Card of thanks 7c Legals casual rates No ad accepted for less than 25c No liquor advertisements accepted All advertisements inserted until ordered discontinued
List of city officials including mayor clerk treasurer attorney marshal street commissioner health officer and board members. Council to meet the second Monday evening of every month with names such as Dr J A Fuson J E Craig James Coday and L Robinett appearing in First and Second Ward assignments.
East Bound trains include No101 passenger at 10:00 p.m No241 local freight 9:45 a.m No103 passenger 6:45 a.m West Bound trains No102 passenger 5:28 a.m No240 local freight 4:46 a.m No104 passenger 6:30 p.m L F Livingston agent
Timed railroad timetable shows daily except Sunday service from Mansfield at 10 00 a m after Frisco train 103 arrival. Arrive Ava 11 40 a m. Depart Ava 3 40 p m. Arrive Mansfield 5 00 p m. Fred Grover, Agent.
The Baptist church offers preaching every second Monday led by Rev. Neely and Sunday school each Sunday at 0 45 20 m with W B Fullington as superintendent.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church announces preaching services every fourth Sunday led by Rev. J F Allman pastor with 1:45 a.m. G W Freeman superintendent.
Methodiat Church announces preaching services every fourth day with morning and evening sessions. Rev. G. W. Holmes serves as pastor, with J. D. Reynolds acting as superintendent.
Bible school at 0 45 a m every Sunday led by J A Riley as Superintendent Preaching on the fourth Sunday Ladies Aid Society meets Wednesday afternoon readable church notices describe weekly services and community group meetings
The forecast notes a sunny day in Washington DC with rising temperatures early in the week. Upper Midwest plains and Great Plains states see fair conditions at week start with cooler temps, improving into mild late week weather.
Community postings show Rev G S F Bandy leading preaching at Pea Ridge OMig on the fourth Saturday night and at the Muetraalist church on the sixth Sunday. Sunday school details, officers, who is teaching at Pea Ridge School, and local visits are listed along with names of attendees and other social notes from the Pea Ridge area.
Mrs El ois Allen of Willow Springs Mo reports relief from back ache and kidney distress after using Doon’s Kidney Pills. The testimonial notes improved energy and reduced discomfort, urging others with similar symptoms to try the product and attributing gains to the remedy.
Sunday School activities and weather notes from the Wayside column. Mention of several families, a baby birth, and attendees from Marani and vicinity at Norwood Sunday School Convention. Reports business activity in Macau and the next Townsliy Sunday School Convention planned for Ashley Church in November.
Macomb notes list local visitors including Kevan Mody Misses Mineese and Cierdie Nevels who spent Friday night at J B Findley. Greenwood visited Hart ville last week. Fern Josephene Morten arrived with Bred Merton and wife Sunday night. Wondphinson has returned to Macomb for Sunday school at Miacmb Baptist and will preach every third Saturday and Sunday.
Wright County Assessor Photius and Deputy Newbonbee completed the county tax book reflecting a valuation increase over last year of four thousand. five hundred. The rise boosts state and school tax sums across districts and prompts anticipated loan programs for farmers. Joli Sellers of the Wright County Farm Bureau received a letter from Prof. J Wackleman of the State University confirming seed wheat loan availability next hull season for farmers in need, to be coordinated through county farm bureaus under civil defense guidance.
Fragmentary advert claims a product called Ballardys Snow Lini Ment offers relief from cold drafts and neck pain. It mentions a price of 25e per bottle and selling by Juson Drug Coathy in a period drugstore context.
Pleasant Flat Sunday School at Moore Ohio holds 2 PM services each Sunday with singing lessons and preaching at Pleasant Grove. Monthly sermons by Hes J FE Seal, weather described, community events include threshing and a singing term ending with a funeral at Curtis cemetery for Johnny Williams.
National Stock Yards daily receipts show cattle around 600 and sheep near 400 with hogs mixed. Market remains active with lambs higher and hogs led by Texas and Oklahoma influx but light weights selling slow while heavier cattle hold steady. prices vary by class and weight as buyers assess supply.
Farmers Produce Company invites farmers to sell cream daily at the highest market price. Manager H Knotwell advertises guaranteed test accuracy and fair pricing at Jarrett Building, North Side Norwood Missouri.
Norwood Route 1 singers meet at the Macomb Baptist church each Saturday night with neighbors urged to join. Sunday include Samuel Prye visiting his brother John and family, while Misses Mabel Clara and Roland Pearley with Tessie France attend Sunday school in Norwood. William Shores returns from Iowa. Carella Christy stays with the Frye family. Richard Schlicher comes home from Kansas. Dolly Dimple.
Joe Dingman of Webster City Iowa reports recurring liver trouble with side and back pains and severe stomach soreness. After trying Cham berlain's Tablets he felt better after half a bottle and no longer had pain. Obtainable everywhere.
Fairview updates report Fred Montz of Sedan doing carpentry for Chas Meune. A rain last Wednesday boosted crops. Arthur Richardson hosts Colony men with lay bailer. School started the 6th with Ben Gosvenor as teacher. Sunday preaching by Rev. G Chadwell with baptizing at Elk Spring on Eli Finchs farm around 2:30. Grandma Cuarlon was ill with heart spells last week.
Outdoor exercise helps keep bowels regular in this health notice. Drink a full glass of water an hour before breakfast and eat ample fruit and vegetables. Establish a daily habit and ensure a bowel movement each day. If medicine is needed, Chamberlain's Tablets are pleasant and mild. Obtainable everywhere.
Mr. White, holding a winning lease on the stock place, has inspected the J N Craig place and says there are excellent mineral prospects. Mr. Craig may lease some land for development work.
An advertisement from Fason Drug Co promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for wounds cuts burns sores and blisters claiming rapid healing. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes with strong efficacy notes.
The city council met Monday night and appointed Dr J A Fuson and F H Riley to form a committee to grade the streets worst in condition within the city budget.
Walter Odle of the U.S Navy visited relatives from Thursday through Monday while traveling from New York to San Francisco. Local residents report corn prospects improving after Oklahoma drought, and several youths received Army exam notices. Church and school events fill the week with revivals and a start date set for the new term on the 20th.
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