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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1916
Page
8
Place remember. A new line of groceries and notions has arrived with a fancy assortment of candies and tobacco. Frisco Special Overalls and Sole Leather receive new shipments while meats tinware and toiletries present a fancy stock at low prices. Men’s shirts and coffee feature extra fine quality as price savings promise value from H. M. Norcross, phone 70, 1st door east Bank of Mansfield.
Community notice urges readers to mail matter by Tuesday covering births deaths marriages social events accidents crop conditions church services school news entertainments names of newcomers visitors revivals fires improvements real estate and sick lists while eliminating gossip and personal jokes and asking authors to sign their names.
When you buy flour ask for Kansas Diamond Bull Dog or Crescent brands. Available from J. D. Reynolds and the Cash Mercantile Co at bottom prices. Every sack guaranteed. Call for these brands when you need flour.
An aged newspaper fragment advertises Mansfield Produce Market items and poultry prices from Mansfield Produce Co. Eggs and hides are listed with percent figures, plus old hens and springs. A separate line promotes White’s Vermin Vermicide as a worm remedy with claim of rapid improvement, sold by patent medicine dealers.
All subscribers are asked to pay outstanding phone dues at once after a heavy storm damaged the system. The Mansfield-Ava Telephone Co. hopes to resume service around February 15 and requests payments through January 1, 116, to cover costs. Local manager E. Weed notes appreciation for prompt payment.
Notice to Republicans of Wright County that primary mass meetings will be held March 17 1916 at 2 PM in each precinct to elect delegates for a county convention at Hartville on March 15. Seven delegates and seven alternates to state convention at Excelsior Springs April 6 and seven delegates and seven alternates to Congressional convention at Lebanon April 11. Precinct delegate totals listed alongside precinct names. JOHN W. KEY Chairman J. H. DENNIS Secretary.
Antrim Items Topsy away for some time health good in this vicinity Robert Pearl business trip Mansfield Monday A Glenn assisting in his father's Mansfield store this week during father's absence W A Glenn at hardware association meeting in St Louis J N Hall and wife visited Mrs M G C McClellan Sunday Bizzie Glenn Sammie Pool Manselfd Saturday guests of Leslie Glenn We understand another store on West End Pea Ridges John Bacon caller at J D Kelley farm Sunday afternoon J B Carter and John Brasher visited Leslie Glenn Sunday Charley Brazeal regular caller at G W Mackey's W A Glenn visited his farm one day last week The singing at Hargis Chapel closed last Thursday night Topsy.
An advertisement promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for children's coughs with claims of relief after one dose and ongoing care to prevent serious illness. It mentions 25c bottles and general availability. The note also records Adv Assessor Hays McMortrey of Douglas County visiting Ava en route home from a county court settlement, and references Ballads Horemound Syrup as a remedy for colds with various price points.
Several school items reflect busy end of term activities. Sixth graders study The Dog of Flanders while a Lincoln Day program unfolds with high school participation. Attendance is high, while illness and family visits pepper the community notices alongside church and Sunday School events.
Monday evening February 14 the sophomore class of the M. H. 8 held a Valentine social in the bank hall for seniors juniors and teachers. Frank Hoover welcomed guests while faculty and class presidents responded. Music games punch toasts and refreshments followed as Miller Boy proved the popular closing game. The event ended at midnight with guests leaving pleased at the courtesy of the sophomore class of 1916.
Advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills to activate the liver aid digestion relieve constipation and refresh the whole system. Claims improved eye clarity and skin looking healthier with a 25 cent price at your druggist.
The Seymour Citizen records the marriage of J. C. Gaskill to Miss Mattie Osborn in Seymour. The brief notice confirms a life event involving two named individuals from the local community.
A vintage advert notes that a scald burn or severe cut heals slowly if neglected. It promotes BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT kept by families for accidents, priced 2 cents, 6 or $1.00 per bottle, sold by all dealers.
Advice recommends avoiding exposure and drafts and using Dr King s New Discovery for colds. It claims the formula from pine tar healing balm and mild j azatives kills cold germs, soothes irritated throats and inflamed membranes. Over 45 years of use with a satisfaction guarantee.
Farmers ready for spring as rocks are picked and fences built. Mrs Early and Mrs DeaAr mond visited the Case home. QC H Jury sawing wood for Wm Brand. T J Young and wife hosted supper at Hire home. Ira Raymond Young and Ho sea Cope dined at T J Young's. L M Cockrell ill this week. Antha Young visiting grandmother Mrs A L Young. Clarabelle Fryer at Mrs Case's. Mrs O H Jury and Mrs Grace Summers with Mrs Wm Brand. T J Young and wife at Jason Hight's over weekend. Paul Williams and Clyde Cunningham at Jason Hight's Sunday.
Advertising copy extols Chamberlains Tablets for constipation, claiming pleasant taste and natural effect that users may not realize come from medicine. Promotes obtainability everywhere and targets those who dislike nasty medicines.
A Cedar Gap deputy sheriff W H Sexton was in town on Saturday. The item mentions abdominal discomfort linked to liver issues and promotes Herbine as a stimulant and bowel purifier with dealer price, claiming broad availability.
M L Andrews of Bryant appears in a local notice or society column, noting presence or visit. The brief item confirms the individual's name and hometown, with no additional events, dates, or actions documented.
Plaintiff Eddie L. Starks seeks relief on North half of the South-east quarter of Section 19 Township 28 Range 15 in Wright County Missouri. Defendants include Wa B. Henson and others non-residents or unknown heirs and grantees. Publication orders them to appear at Hartville Court House by April term 1916 or default judgment may be entered.
An OCR fragment includes an exchange offer for unimproved Kansas City lots for Kansas land with Topeka and Monroe noted. It also mentions Rocky Mountain Hank performing at the opera house and a dubious health cure ad touting HEHBINE with garbled wording and a price.
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