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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1917
Page
2
Advertisement policy states no liquor ads accepted and all advertisements must be submitted by a set deadline with wording restrictions. the notice appears to mark discontinuation or dered deadlines for future ads.
City officials including Mayor Dr H Riley Clerk W Brazen Treasurer Coday Attorney N J Craig Marshal Ik EK Short Street Commissioner BE Short Collector L Robinett Police Judge I M Young Assessor W C Coday Health Officer Dr J A Fuson Board of Health Dr I H Riley JA Fauson J B Craig Aldermen First Ward Ames Coday J E Craig Second Ward Dr J A Fuson D L Robinett President Board Council meets the second Monday evening of every month.
Eastbound trains No 10 passenger at p m and No 241 local freight 438 ppu. Westbound No 102 passenger 54 min and No 240 local freight 445 p.m. No 104 passenger 35 p.m. S. Burney, agent.
A partial timetable shows a Sunday schedule from Mansfield with a Prisco train arrival at 10:00 a.m. It lists arrival in Ava at 10:08 a.m and departure from Ava at 3:30 p.m, returning to Mansfield at 2:00 p.m. Pred Grover is noted as Avent.
Baptist church announces preaching on the second Sundays led by Rev. Neely. Sunday school is held every Sunday at 9 45 a m with W I Fullington serving as superintendent.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church announces preaching on the first Sunday by Rev. J F Allman, pastor. Sunday School held every Sunday at 9:45 a.m. with O W Keeman serving as deacon.
Preaching services every Sunday morning and evening led by Pastor Rev G W Hulmes. Sunday schedule lists 9 45am service with J D Reynolds serving as superintendent. Public notices confirm church activities and leadership.
The Church of Christ hosts Bible school at 9 46 a m every Sunday with Riley as superintendent Ald Bucery leads Sunday afternoon services on Wednesdays.
The Christian Church invites all to attend ongoing meetings this Sunday as part of a continuing service program.
The Embroidery Club surprised Mrs. EL A Sisk last week before her move to Arizona. Ladies present reported an enjoyable time with cake and chocolate. Attendees included Mesdames J A Fuson W H Fullington Geo B Freeman W Coday K P Stone O S Coday H B Paul Fred Carnell O L Robinett W 4G Reynolds and Miss Mand Reynolds.
Route Number Three Preaching at New Hope Baptist Church every second Saturday and Sunday. Rev. G. Chadwell, pastor. Mrs. M. J. Dixon has retired from her visit in Kansas. Gr. H. Avers closed a very successful term of school at Pea Ridge Saturday. C.F. Harris and wife spent Sunday at Silas Moon's. Doesn't this Weather make you think of their godd old summer time? Casey Jones.
Prairie Hollow and Olathe residents share news of illness, visits, and church activities. Dr Mack Davis’ children and Miss Myrtle Rogers are listed as sick. several families visited relatives in Manstrell and Mansfield. The Prairie Hollow Church held a pre supper, with $23.00 raised, and Walter Beach installed a new organ. The church offers regular services and Christian Endeavor meetings. The issue also promotes a Globe-Democrat subscription bargain with various rates and delivery options.
In Sedala Missouri Mrs Delia Sanithoal says years of nervousness sleeplessness and poor circulation are ended after taking Tanlae a medicine advertised by Mason Drug Co She reports relief from back and shoulder pain and general improved well being The ad notes Tanlae benefits for stomach liver kidney troubles and other complaints and mentions Mansfield Mason Drug Co outlet
Rembert Mrs Martha Coday on the sick list and Mes Maudie Payee reported worse. Miss Alice Gates and John Clarke united in marriage Sunday at the bride’s parents’ home. Rev M I Clift pastor for Pleasantill preaching every first Saturday and both Sundays. Mrs W L Hensley visiting daughter. Will Randolph ill. Frank Coday awaiting Elmer Ruppee this week.
A local resident Mrs Mary Stanson of Houston Missouri testifies that back pain rheumatic aches and kidney dysfunction improved after using Doans Kidney Pills The ad promotes the product price five dollars and lists Bul falo New York as the producer location Ad emphasizes citizen verifications and broad dealer availability.
Route Number 2 notes a flurry of visits and social happenings in the Wright area. Miord Brentlinger and family, Mrs. Amos Ray and Ressal, Paul Wilts and others, plus many neighbors, converge for multiple gatherings from Thursday night through Sunday, with Brentlinger still very ill and Rev Joseph Davis hosting guests.
A terse public notice from Douglas County North Dakota seeks loan funds and outlines the related provisions. It mentions financial authorities, location details, and loan terms in a concise governmental brief.
The page lists residents visiting relatives and traveling between Cedar Gap Grandia and Little Creek. Dr. Miarmer attended an patient in Newton's Sannehiy. Mrs. N Pindley visits her son Mindley this week. Jol Pittris and wife visit Cedar Gap relatives. Theetyville resident Mindley suffered a lip injury. Mel and Wilson family updates include a sister in Arkansas. Mindley and wife visited home folks Saturday and Sunday and attended services. Henry Wilson of Ava called at the Wilson farm.
An old advertisement promotes Hall’s Catarrh Medicine as a cure for catarrhal deafness caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube. It asserts only a systemic remedy can restore normal hearing, offers a reward for verified cures, and lists the company Hall and Cheney in Toledo as makers.
A dubious advertisement touts Tonoline as a safe, inexpensive weight gain aid. It claims four to five glasses of cold water daily plus the tablets boost digestion and muscle mass, promising up to 40 pounds of solid flesh with a money back guarantee if results fail.
Marion Branstetter spent weekend with the Newton family in Hartville and with Miss Bettie Newton. Mattie Clarke completed a successful term at Newton schoolhouse with a music program and a neighbor gathering. Preaching at Methodist church in Men Hidge and Odin. Rev G F Bundy pastor. Sunday school led by JA Dodson. Miss Verbie Muge secretary. STREAMBOAT HILL
A sensational diet aid promises rapid weight loss without dieting or eating restrictions. S-grain tikzeo tablets are claimed to be harmless and effective, with physicians recommending them and a mail order option available if store pickup is unavailable.
Sunday serial at Mt. Pleasant broadcasts each Sunday at 1 Oss0ian with singing Sundays and a prayer meeting midweek. Weather reports note mild winter conditions. Mrs Ji Trewellis returns home to Phelps City. Mr and Mrs Mansfield dine with Oliver Hiley in Simmany.
Victor H Emerson, authorities on sound reproduction, is spotlighted for his Emerson disc records in 0 inch and 7 inch sizes. The article notes his role at Columbia Phonograph and his New York City shop, promising novelties including an electric phonograph amid ongoing industry innovations.
The Thrice a Week World notes the growing importance of news in homes amid the European war. It argues Americans must follow world events closely and that the paper, priced one dollar per year, offers a combined deal with the Manstichl Mirror for a year at 1.75 dollars.
Readers can subscribe to The Youth's Companion for 52 issues and McCall's Magazine for 12 months for 2.10 with one free McCall dress pattern. The offer includes The Youth's Companion calendar for 1917 and access to a McCall dress pattern from the first issue. Subscriptions are handled at the publisher's office in Boston and St. Paul.
A dubious health note promotes drinking hot water with kidney tablets each morning and evening. It claims cleansing the stomach liver kidneys and bowels, removing supposed poisons, and restoring youth. The piece urges continual use and sells kidney tablets at a quarter.
Mortgagee FP Newton announces sale of described coal estate in Wright County Missouri to satisfy note secured by a January 1912 mortgage on property in sections 24 25 township 29 24 range 16 and related tracts. The sale, by public vendue, will occur February 11 at the courthouse steps in Hartville for cash to cover the note and costs.
Final settlement of the Isaac Strong estate in Wright County Missouri is sought by Thos J Strong administrator with will annexed. The Probate Court in Hartville will hear the matter on February 8. Creditors and interested parties should appear if needed.
Weather forecast from the Department of Agriculture for the week starting Sunday January 28 1917 in Washington DC covers the Upper and Middle Mississippi Valleys and Prairie States. Probs include Sunday and Monday snowfall likely later turning generally fair and colder with continued cold weather through the week. Snow expected again about Thursday across Illinois Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin South Dakota North Dakota Nebraska Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Arkansas.
An ad touts Mildre dian Hair Remedy as a scalp cure claiming to stop dandruff, itching, and hair loss within three weeks or money back. It markets a non greasy tonic, priced at $1,000 per bottle and heavily targets refined ladies.
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