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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
3
A promotional note claims a simple safe method to lose weight without starvation or drastic exercise. It recommends taking a specific tablet nightly to reduce fat, promises gradual weight loss within a week, and asserts improved energy and ease of movement as benefits.
A local woman recounts relief from years of stomach trouble after using Argo Phosphate. She says two bottles brought surprising improvement, leaving her pale and nourished with no distress. A druggist notes many women publicly endorse the medicine to help others.
Miss Wilda Stephens returns home from Mountain Grove where she is attending school during the week. An advertisement promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup with a special offer and includes a patent chest remedy bundle. Fuson Drug Company advertises the products and a pepper porous plastel free with Gaelbot offer.
Herbert Hoover warns against thieves posing as government agents to seize food from households. He states no government department asks for household food or funds and urges police to arrest such crooks. Information is requested from the public for ongoing investigations among crooks and confidence operators.
An old ad describes nervous dyspepsia as discomfort during digestion and nervous temperament. It promotes STAR WEL VEGETA BLE TARTET to be taken after meals for indigestion. Claims relief from lilousness, sick headache, torpid liver, dizziness, and fatigue with no griping or after effects. Sold by Fuson Drug Co and others.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination for rural carrier positions in Wright County Missouri. The test takes place at Mountain Stove beginning 11 a.m. October 8 1917 and may include vacancies on rural routes from other post offices. Open to male citizens domiciled in the county who meet Form 1977 requirements. Applications to be sent to the Commission in Washington at the earliest practicable date.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming to cure catarrh through internal action on the blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward for any uncured case, urges sending testimonials, and lists F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as makers with all druggists selling at 75 cents.
Mansfield residents who joined the November 25 all day singing at Hurtville included Fara Dennis JW Brazeal and daughter Sylvia, and C Le Turner with daughter Elva.
Those afflicted with stomach trouble and constipation are urged to read this advertisement. Mrs Benjamin Howper of Auburn New York credits Chamberlains Tablets with regulating bowels stimulating the liver and keeping the body healthy after five years of use.
A medical institution of national prominence offers a free distributed book explaining cancer and its non surgical treatment. Send for your copy to O A Johnson MD Suite 524 1320 Main St Kansas City Missouri.
Proprietor H. G. Headrick has relocated Headrick's Garage from the J K P Coday Building to the former Hoover's Garage site. The move places the business in a newer, reportedly larger space and ready for continued operations.
In a child prone to croup the first sign is hoarseness. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as hoarseness appears and the attack may be warded off. This can avoid danger and anxiety for the child and family.
T. B. Boudin and his wife from Norwood were seen traveling through town last week while on their way to Hartville.
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as effective for coughs colds and croup and safe for children. It notes many physicians endorse it and mentions Leo Lesler now operates the Mansfield Ava mail car departing at 7 a m.
Wheezing in the lungs indicates phlegm obstructs air passages. Ballard's Horehound Syrup loosens phlegm so it can be coughed up and ejected. Prices 25e 50c and 100 per bottle, sold by Fagon Drug Co.
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