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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
6
A promotion of a morning health routine urges drinking a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to flush the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims improved digestion appetite clearer skin and renewed vigor, noting low cost and quick benefits.
Arrangements are underway to form an I O F county organization at Hartville on April 26, marking the 99th anniversary of Odd Fellowship.
A dubious health note urges daily meat intake with periodic cleansing using Jad Salts to flush kidneys. It warns of back pain headaches dizziness and urine sediment from alleged uric acid buildup and promotes lemon juice and lithia based salts as a remedy.
Mrs. W. A. Black departed Tuesday morning to visit relatives in North Missouri and Kansas, traveling to spend time with family across the region.
An old time remedy for gray hair uses Sage and Sulphur to restore natural color. Modern drugstores offer Wyeths and Sulphur Compound with added ingredients for a dark glossy look. Instructions say apply with brush strand by strand, works by morning. M. E. Stevens spent Tuesday in Springfield.
Instructions describe casting on six stitches across three needles to shape a sock, forming heels, instep, and toe. Steps include turning the heel, transferring stitches, knitting and purling alternately, and shaping the toe with successive decreases. Finishing involves weaving the pieces together with a blunt needle and securing yarn.
Dealers must follow rules on flour sales and require cereals with each order unless buyers sign a certificate showing substitutes on hand. Retail merchants must display pledge poster C. A. Stephens. County Food Administrator.
R. B. Rogers has been appointed as assistant to the superintendent of car service for the Missouri Pacific at an increased salary. He will continue to reside in St. Louis.
A Mansfield reader reports a business man at work suddenly turning blind after a bilious attack. He bought a 25c STA WEL VEGETABLE TABLETS package at a nearby drug store and felt relief immediately. The ad promotes STA VEL VEGETABLE TABLETS as a remedy for constipation biliousness sick headache and indigestion with no griping or after effects. Sold by Fuson Drug Co Norwood Vanney Drug Norwood F M Huffman.
An advertisement warns against calomel for bilious feelings and touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative. It claims calomel damages the body, causes sickness the next day, and saps energy, while Liver Tone restores liver function without side effects and is harmless for children.
Dr. J A Fuson appeared in Springfield on Tuesday, drawing attention from local observers and adding to ongoing community events this week.
In Hans Illinois Mrs Frank Crocker notes her five year old son Paul suffered a severe cold with lung involvement and persistent coughing. After trying other medicines with no relief she used Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The first dose showed benefit and continued use led to recovery.
Dr F H Riley is conducting dental work in Hartville this week, offering services at a local clinic and inviting residents to schedule appointments. The visit highlights short term care by a traveling dentist in the area.
Surgeons urge prompt antiseptic first aid for cuts burns and wounds to prevent infection and aid healing. The ad touts BOROZONE as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for emergencies priced at 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50 and sold by all medicine dealers.
Miss Maude Coday arrived home from Springfield for an unspecified visit. The readable text provides limited context and no clear event, date, or accompanying details.
Mrs. J Pallett of Springfield Missouri cites Doans Kidney Pills easing back pain after cold settled on kidneys. She reports relief from nervous spells and blurred vision, with renewed energy after taking the remedy. Price ten cents at dealers. ask for Doans Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
J D Reynolds made a visit to W H Brake's at Macomb on Sunday, stopping by the local business and meeting residents.
United States Food Administration rules operable in Missouri restrict flour and cereal sales. Consumers must buy wheat flour with equal weights of other cereals starting Feb 15, with 75 25 mix now and changes through Feb 15. Retailers must sell wheat flour only with equal weight of other cereals from Feb 15, and 25% otherwise. Wholesalers face licensing limits and pro rata on hand, mills must distribute output, bakers must mix increasing shares of other cereals, and manufacturers face caps on purchases. Hoarding penalties up to 5000 dollars or two years imprisonment. O A Stephens County Food Administrator.
Mesdames M G and Samuel Bartley of Nowood arrived Monday to attend the funeral of D W Bartley, reflecting family ties and local mourning in the community.
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