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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
5
A misleading claim warns that fake aspirin sold as genuine Bayer tablets used talcum powder. The notice urges consumers to insist on Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in the original packaging with proper directions and dosage, highlighting the danger of counterfeit products.
Mrs Sherman Coday and her children have returned to Fellows lif.
An advertisement describes backache and kidney discomfort from meat and uric acid. It promotes Jad Salts, a lemon juice and acidic compound remedy, claimed to flush wastes, relieve frequent urination, and restore kidney function with a daily tablespoonful in water for several days.
Col Roy R. Dennis cried a male at Norwood Saturday for Mrs. H. S. Calhoun.
Local items report neighbors changing cars with KR D Yates buying a Buick and W B Fullington a Ford. Many residents travel, move, or visit relatives in Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma, with school duties recorded and local farm sales noted.
A Rochester man tells of thirty years of chronic stomach and bowel trouble improved by Peruna tonic. Mrs. Young urged continued use, and he is now well. The ad invites readers to request Dr Hartman’s health book and Peruna Almanac, and notes Peruna available in liquid or tablet form.
Mrs. Lucy J. Beatty of Coalton Ohio writes that years of stomach pain bloating and smothering spells stopped after taking two packages of Thedfords Black Draught. She says doctors failed to help and recommends the remedy to others. NCBI R.R. Reed visited West Plains during the week.
Vague local ad notes instant action of buckthorn bark gly cerin in Adlericka from Fadon Drug Company. One spoonful allegedly cleanses the bowel and prevents appendicitis, with claims of rapid relief from stomach gas and constipation. Doctors and patients reportedly surprised by effects.
HLM Norcross advertises Thomas Hog Powder as a genuine tonic conditioner and worm expeller. The compact promotion invites buyers to try the product for worm problems.
Rev John T Younger pastor of C P Church preached Sunday and will lead services on the second and fourth Sundays starting in October He will also preach at Missionville where he plans to move His current treatment work at Elle Creek continues with Rev A Russell assisting after a Greenfield meeting
A list of names and titles appears, seemingly documenting officers or attendees. Persons include Riley as President, Freeman as Vice President, W. A. Black as Secretary, and O. Coday as Treasurer, with others like Mansfield and Nulf. The event spans September 24 to 27.
Forecast calls for normal temperatures and generally fair conditions with occasional showers and thunderstorms likely. Local region expected to see brief downpours and isolated thunder moments.
Rev. T. B. Rittinger of the Baptist church plans relocating with his family to Seymour and will preach regularly in Mans Kind and Seymour. The notice promotes McGHE'S BABY ELINTR as a safe aid for sour stomach wind colic and diarrhea, sold by all druggists.
Mr V. Hatfield and his wife Ava were seen in town on Saturday, visiting friends and calling on local stores. They spoke briefly with residents and left without incident.
An advertised claim touts Freezone as a cheap easy remedy to remove hard and soft corns and calluses. It promises painless, effortless removal by drops that kill pain and let users lift the corn with fingers. A Cincinnati inventor is credited with the product.
Calhouns of Norwood from Rk. IL. were listed as attendees this week at a local event, marking a notable appearance by the Norwood residents from Calhoun's.
An advertisement extols a morning regimen of a glass of hot water with a teaspoonful of limestone phosphate to cleanse the digestive system. It claims benefits for headaches, congestion, digestion, and overall health, urging readers to obtain a quarter pound of limestone phosphate for a small cost.
A brief health ad urges readers to use Ballard's Snow Liniment for cold drafts and muscle pain. It claims quick relief for a sift neck back and emphasizes the product as the best liniment available, sold by all dealers.
At 7 o clock the M E Church hosts a Christian Endeavor program with life service as the theme. Ulis Cantrell leads the service. Bula Alcorn reads scripture Matthew 4 15 to 22.
A Miss Bessie Churchill from Mansfield, Missouri writes to Mr Black at the Mirror to thank Roy Slate for denying engagement rumors. She clarifies she is not engaged to him and expresses surprise at the speculation, asking the paper to print her note.
William Whitelaw of Des Moines Iowa recounts a Kansas man whose daughter was near death from dysentery. After consulting neighbors he used Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy and believes it saved the child's life. The man also reports personal positive results from the remedy.
A circuit of fairs is being planned with events in Mansfield on September 24 26 26 27 Ava on October 2 3 4 Mountain Grove October 7 8 9 10 11 and Seymour October 16 16 17 18.
An old advertisement urges owners to feed hens A. A. Thomas Poultry Remedy daily claiming it supports egg yield and helps with gapes bowel trouble and other poultry ailments. Sold by incipient distributor I. M. Norcross.
The notice urges readers to buy War Saving Stamps with simple terms, highlighting ease of purchase and stress-free handling, promising a straightforward process without bureaucratic obstacles.
Dr J A Fuson visited Springfield this week and purchased a Dodge roadster, adding a new vehicle to his local collection. He was seen signing papers at the dealership and departing with the car.
Court ordered partition sale conducted by Sheriff Chas G Sanders in Wright County Missouri on September 2 1919 at Hartville. The suit by Nora E Capp et al against Emma M Ray et al seeks division of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 32 township 29 range 12. Cash only, as highest bidder obtains all rights and interests in the described real estate.
Look at the date after your name on the Mirror. The figures refer to the year. If your subscription has expired, please renew now.
A druggist touts Wrens Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound as a famed hair darkener. Claiming it darkens gray or faded hair naturally after one or two applications, with many bottles sold annually. Not intended to treat disease, but to beautify appearance with glossy dark hair.
Mrs A T Friend undertakes construction of a new attached garage at her residence, detailing the project scope and property improvements.
An advertisement claims that B. A. Thomas Hog Powder helps hogs digest food, expels worms, and improves health with weekly doses. Endorsed by H. M. Norcross, it presents a low cost solution for raising hogs and boosting yields.
The Mirror announces its policy that it will send issues to subscribers for any periodical it publishes.
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