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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
6
Dec 25 to Jun 2 period set for veterinary work guidance and prompt response. Caller notes include a vow to provide quick communication via phone from Olathe.
Hartville records show warrants issued and concluded items for Hartville offices. Entries list salaries, supplies for court house jail and poor farm, road work, road supplies, and various beneficiaries including Mary Hensley Martha Redeoheme Nancy Estell and Rob Brooks. Notable names include J H Prophet Walter Lee Curtis tire company and Armold Krause among others.
A dated advertisement claims kidneys cause much suffering and promotes Daan's Kidney Pill as a proven remedy. Testimonial from Brancis Ashby of Willow Springs Missouri praises relief from back pains and rheumatic aches. Product price listed as 30a and available from Fos tery Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A vintage ad touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe choice to curb coughing and prevent complications. It claims the product helps break persistent coughs after colds or grip and highlights a testimonial from Mrs. Thomas Beech of Andrews Indiana praising its effectiveness for her husband. It markets the remedy as available everywhere at modest prices.
The Springfield Leader reports a civil case where J. Carter, plaintiff, seeks $1,500 damages from A. T. Friend of Mansfield for losses after hog cholera struck hogs bought from the defendant. A continuance was granted and the matter transferred to Division No. 2 by agreement amid claims of misrepresentation about hog health.
A bold statement from Mildredna Hair Hennedy promises universal use in eight years if her hair grower succeeds. Critics caution against unverified cures, noting potential harms and urging careful scrutiny of such sensational claims from the Mildred Louse Co. in Boston.
A brief note advises parents that children often catch colds during winter and recommends Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy to loosen phlegm ease congested lungs and stop coughing. It claims relief for sore throat tight chest and crapy coughs and mentions antiseptic pine balms. Availability at all druggists for 26 cents.
Program notes a two day meeting starting Friday December 28 1916 with singing devotional services sermons and prayers led by multiple pastors including PL Davis J M England J D Newton and A H Hawkins. Sessions cover Baptist distinctive beliefs church duties and faith with speakers Langley Nichols Davis Seal Chadwell Mingus Griffith and others. Committee members listed include Hightower Maream Delk and Lawson.
An 1880s-tinged column mixes ads for Dr. Wing's New Discovery and Dr. King's New Discovery, touting cough remedies and health claims. Mentions Dr. Wing’s tonic, Hall's Catarrh Medicine, and HER BIN for indigestion, plus local visits by Prof. J. Ayllon and notes on Thayer schools and Frank J. Cheney oath.
Mrs J W Collier of Hardin Missouri testifies to the merit of Thedford's Black-Draught Liver Medicine. She says she uses it for liver or stomach trouble, feels better quickly, and advises others to try it. The remedy has about 75 years of recognition and is sold in 26 cent and one dollar packages.
Hartville Democrat reports N. Olson, long-time resident, has brought back his wife and three small children from Sweden after he purchased the Meekian farm. The family planned settling near Hartville as Olson resumes life after a spell as a bachelor. Amid wedding notices, Miss Chea Lathrowh wed Chirence Ussery of Norwoods with ceremony and reception. Prosecuting Attorney CLOT Jackson and Col. Jackson attend Springfield circuit court where defendant Ragan pleads guilty to a theft charge involving merchandise and cheese payments. sentenced to the penitentiary.
A trial before Judge Stil ley monn dissolves the injunction suit of W A Glenn against the good era mikslouree in Lye new road ldintrict in Gasconade township. Shannon and RE Biker attend court at Mountain Grove while Slannon’s leg disability limits use of his artificial limbs. John No Pryor near road denew in Madday morning starts a fire. a tub of waters is used but the home burns. Moreland moves his family to Hartville. Flegaley plans to move onto the fan area.
Fragmentary OCR item lists numerous individuals and towns including Mansfield Seymour Norwood Mountain Grove Hartville Moon Grove and California. Names such as Jake Ivy Eurt Jones Andrew Todd Lily Goodsoin Kher Bo Myers Baer Winger Vides Young Wade Meker and Christion Lid appear with various hometowns. The text reads as a scattered roster or notice with no clear event or action.
Antrim Mire caused a fire destroying a home and cafe owned by Ralph Chitponen near Clark. Damaged items include a separator and stove from the kitchen. Neighbors express sympathy as Mire School plans a Christmas program Saturday afternoon with W F Borders and W A avendance noted.
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