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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
5
The Red Cross sent first aid from America to France to aid the democratic effort. It provided medical care and comforts to bolster the American army. It now supports soldiers abroad by tending to the needs of their families at home.
Present at the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call in the Methodist church with Rev. T J Gideon as pastor. Spanish influenza appears to be resurging locally. Social visits include Mrs Eddie Well and son at S R Hedrick and Mrs James M Branstetter, and others at L L Land’s. Mr Mallory ill, families visiting, and Chas Mitchells at Chas Morrows. Steamboat Bill toys at Lloyd’s.
Sunday school at Pleasant Valley every Sunday at 2 pm. The flu is raging in this community. Private Jacob W. Brooks of Fort Funston was called home this week due to sickness. For sale Thoroughbred Jersey pigs Rexes and Joor ll Dennis Twin Valley Stock Marm Mansfield Mo. Ady.
Ira Stout writes from the Western Front to Mr Fry and friends in Dearborn, recounting maintenance of spirits amid war. He describes combat scenes with Dutch forces, air raids, and shelling, notes weather and mud, mentions farming crops, wine in Europe, church visits, and daily life including meals, dugouts, and longing to return. He asks about family, school, and neighbors, and signs off warmly from France.
Surgeons stress prompt first treatment for cuts burns bruises and wounds. An efficient antiseptic applied quickly prevents infection and speeds healing. For human and animal use borozone is advertised as the total antiseptic and healing agent sold by all medicine dealers.
A Berlin correspondent writes that the war is over and troops may soon return. The letter notes the flu outbreak in Wright county, claims of control, and that the Kaiser's surrender shifts expectations. The writer updates his address to Batt. I 14th Reg, F A R D Camp Jackson South Carolina.
Few escape a winter cold. those who take Chamberlains Cough Remedy per directions are likeliest to avoid serious consequences. The remedy has long been trusted by many families for years with the best results.
Rev Gearing, pastor, and Mrs W M Estell died of cancer. Obie Martin family suffers fifth death in three months. Verbie Scott has flu. Perlie Newton, Odin merchant, dies of pneumonia. funeral at Pleasant Hill cemetery. Mrs Newton in critical condition. Baby girl born to J L Williams and wife lived only hours and rests in Pleasant Hill cemetery. Frank Coday and Mrs Coday visit Elbert Coday. Mrs M D Newton of Ellisonore visiting locals. CRAZY MADGE.
Mrs. L. A. Drinkard of Jefferson City Missouri reports that after trying Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach trouble she felt nervous and tired less and improved within a week. The testimonial-style ad emphasizes quick relief and overall health gain from the remedy.
The article notes pleasant weather after a recent rain and a social gathering Sunday afternoon at W. O. Williams' cave, with a group including Claribel Fry Opal Fry Ellen Fry Selah Cole Elsie Wheat Robert McCrue John Marshall Wes Marshall and Joe Fry. Claribel Frye visits John Woody's this week and Opal Fry Wesley Marshall toured Norwood on Thursday. Ralph Brentlinger stayed with Herbert Fry Saturday night and Sunday. John Woody is reported sleeping better.
Wright County Independent Order of Odd Fellows officers elect will be installed on scheduled nights in January. Mans, Jan 3. Grovespring and Hartville in early January. Cedar Gap Jan 8. Mountain Grove Jan 9. Norwood Jan 10. Mansfield Jan 11. Rayborn Jan 18. Jericho Jan 25. W A Newton District Deputy Grand Master overseeing.
Mrs D W Isley of Litchfield writes that Chamberlain's Tablettes give quick reliable relief for stomach disorders and act as a laxative. If you suffer indigestion or constipation, these tablets are recommended.
Route Three Dick Claxton and wife were dinner guests at FP Harris. Ethel and Velma Mitchell visited relatives near Odin last week. Harris called on Charley Mitchell. John Duncan and wife were present. New Hope preaching every first and third Saturday nights and Sundays, Rev J E Seal pastor. Prayer meeting every second and fourth Sunday at 4 pm. all invited. Casey Jones.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh at all stages by acting through the blood on mucous surfaces. The ad claims the remedy builds up constitution and may cure, offering $100 for any case it fails to cure and inviting testimonials from readers. Address K J Citene y & Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by all druggists 75 cents.
Mt Pleasant territory reports preaching on the second Saturday and Sunday. G E Dennis aided Mr Wilcox in hog killing Monday. Ben Jack of Macomb visited G E Dennis Tuesday night. Attendees from the vicinity went to Mr Roper’s sale Wednesday. Mr Thomas has the flu. Henry Smiths are at Barney Smiths spending a few days before California. Archie Wilcox’s visited Louis Oettings Sunday.
Gas in the stomach comes from fermented food and a bilious attack risks. Get rid of badly digested food quickly with HERBINE. It cleanses and strengthens the stomach liver and bowels and restores energy and cheerfulness. Sold by all dealers in medicine.
Rain and warmer conditions are forecast for Tuesday followed by periods of fair weather. Near normal temperatures expected after Wednesday. By week’s end northern districts may see rain or snow. Easy to buy War Savings Stamp today.
A local farm notice lists several landowners including W. W. Frye Roy Huggans W. O. Williams T. J. Slate Mrs QO A Darnell L Hensley Roy Buckles H L Allred Bill Goss O P Wilcox T H Ingerson O B Whitaker and asks to add names for a five week period for 250 dollars.
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