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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1919
Page
5
Purported health tonic urges waking rituals of hot water with limestone phosphate to flush poisons from stomach liver kidneys and bowels before breakfast. Claims include improved digestion, clearer skin, fresher breath, and a general health boost for men and women with common ailments.
Local brief notes Elmer String was observed in Springfield this week. Details on purpose or events remain unclear and city officials have not issued any statements.
An ad style note touts a remedy for kidney pain from meat digestion. It claims uric acid overload harms kidneys, urges four ounces of the salt solution daily, and promotes Jad Bala lithia water as a safe, inexpensive cure. Mentions F H Riley visiting Olathe and Kansas City last week.
An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use hair darkener. It claims the product darkens gray hair naturally after application, restoring color and adding thickness and luster, making the user appear younger.
Norwood residents discuss incoming rainy weather as a break in pleasant conditions follows weeks of clear skies. The community notes family events, travel, and distant relatives, with several social calls and a planned meeting for Wednesday night.
Rev Walker preached on the streets of Macomb on Saturday. Ely Nevels stays with grandparents Boss Findley and wife and attends school in Macomb. Mrs Findley is ill but improving. Harrison Babbs returned to Macomb after a Tarkiv visit. James Findley and wife and Harrison Babbs visited the Findleys Wednesday. Arthur Freeman came from Oklahoma City for a short visit. Fred Mortons ill with flu. John Short and wife welcomed a baby boy. Mrs G E Short ill. Anna Findley staying with sister Mrs C H Nevels. C H Nevels and wife welcomed a new baby girl. Blanche Findley dined with Brad Findley. R J Freemans of Mansfield visited the Brake home Saturday night and Sunday. Pu nny
Vernon and Lester Newton spent Saturday night at W. T. Mue s Mise Bansitter and wife visited at Shas Moon s Suva The party at Chas. Miteler s Saturday night was well attended Gil rt Dixon and Alen Po called on Dwey Andrew Sut aay Wilford Dorrell left Saturday for Tar River Okla where he will visit his father A Orin Newtons visited at Will Page s Sundays The Harris spent Saturday night with home folks G O M Hoery and wife spent Tuesday at Silas Moon s C A Mitchell and wife were Sunday visitors at John Duncan s Preaching at New Hope every first and third Saturday nights and Sundays Rev J E Sal pastor Prayermrtingerry second and fourth Sunday at 4pm Everyone is cordially invited to attend CASEY JONES Dr Mack Davis went to Mountain Grove Friday to inspect some stock being shipped to North Dakota and he also inspected some here shipped to Oklahoma He had just returned from Douglas county where he had been on some hog cholera cases With his private practice and his work as deputy state veterinarian he is kept mighty busy
A priced advertisement touts DeLacy's French Hair Tonic as safe and effective for restoring gray and streaked hair to its natural beauty. It claims dandruff removal and prevention of hair loss, with sales via drag or toilet counters for $1.00 or direct from DeLacy Chemical Co. St. Louis Mo. Sold by all dealers.
The article notes surgeons stressing prompt first treatment for cuts burns bruises and wounds. It promotes Borozone as the ideal antiseptic healing agent and urges purchase for emergencies. Also mentions Lady A J Clark and wife of Eminene visiting Amanda Farms.
An old newspaper ad touts Voins Kidney Pills with relief claims for backache and kidney trouble. It mentions Mr. Oxendine and Foster Milburn Co as distributors and notes a price of 60 cents. Rev. G W Holmes visited Seymour and performed at Hatville.
Last week influenza affected many, but most are recovering. Granville Akers helps Bill Bearce build a cistern for stock water. Homer Akers, prisoner in Germany, has been released and should reach home soon. Jack Hinote and wife killed on FE Hayg's and C.E Heals Sunday. JM Bark builds a hen house. Will Anderson helps. Chifney Johnson of the 20th engineers, Jamy Mills, ill with pneumonia, improving. regiment back at Camp Humphreys, hopes to join by Feb 1. Mrs Beal stays home with a severe bronchial cough. Beautiful weather noted amid high grain prices and drought impacts.
Weather remains mild at Wolf Creek as Rev Watt Walker resumes preaching near the John son schoolhouse. Prayer meetings are held Wednesdays at the old Wolf Creek church. Rosewe Sikes sold her mill and store to Hiram Rice of London, with buyers hoping for prosperity. Several residents travel and illnesses linger as flu and colds spread through the community.
The piece notes warm weather continuing and cattle being fed only on pasture. It mentions price drops postwar for cream and eggs while feed prices rise. Chester Tharp, a Hartville student, called his father for pickup after illness. Rubt Imhoff is on the sick list. Ladies attended a Avienian meeting at Hartville.
A near old price sale highlights women and children's merchandise at J. D. Reynolds a big bill 9 1s advertisement.
A historical advertisement recalls a bedraggled woman’s restoration through Cardus four months of use. It touts Cardus as a trusted tonic prescribed by physicians, claiming improved strength, health, and weight after childbirth, with the promise that many women benefited and others recognized the change.
Miss Helen Frost received a letter last week from her brother Warne with the ARB FE to France, in which he sent her some French money.
Fragmentary text references a sale and several individuals including Frank Muy and Mr Rudiger. Details are garbled with missing verbs and places, making exact actions uncertain. The readable items suggest a property sale or fair context with names but no concrete outcomes.
A fragmented ad cites dangers of calomel and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safer alternative. It warns users may feel weak and sick after calomel and claims the product can be given to children without salivation fears.
Forecast notes Monday and Wednesday conditions with expected temperatures and possible rain. Details are unclear due to garbled text but suggests temperatures near seasonal norms and unsettled weather in the town area.
The Civil Service Commission announced a postmaster examination to be held February 19 1919 in Mountain Grove Missouri for Mansfield postmaster with 1400 annual pay. Applicants must be US citizens reside within delivery area and meet age and employment rules. Information and forms available from the postmaster or Civil Service Commission Washington DC. Applications must be filed in time.
Mansfield December weather note from Foote predicts a moderate winter across the central U S with less snow and more cloudy days. He forecasts a better crop year and urges delaying corn planting until spring to avoid late cold damp spells.
An old column advises rest and remedies for colds, noting avoid a second illness and to stay in bed three days initially. It also reports Roosevelt memorial services planned at Munsfield M. E. Church on Sunday February 16 with Rev G W Holmes delivering the address.
A vintage advertisement promotes a women's skin tonic described as a powerful remedy for blackheads eczema and rough skin. It offers a zero cent trial bottle available at the local drug store and emphasizes clear complexion benefits.
The L. E Lines Music Co of Springheld Missouri offers a used Chapel Organ Crown make for sale. Interested parties should notify at the Mansfeld Mirror office.
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