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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
7
A garbled county ledger lists numerous valuations, salaries, and expenses across Wright County and towns like Mountain Grove Mansfield and Hartville. It references road districts, poor farm costs, school funds, and election spending alongside an advertisement urging readers to avoid meat and take Kidneeo for kidney health, touting kidney benefits and a savings claim. The mixed items show public notices and a health ad blended in an OCR fragment.
An advertisement promotes Tasace tablets as a safe dieting aid that reduces flesh without dieting or changes in habits. It claims the product is harmless, recommended by physicians, and can be mailed if not available locally. A 50 cent box is offered with a free sample.
Advert says Mildredina Hair Remedy enlivens scalp glands producing continuous hair growth. Letters from across the country praise renewed growth, with testimonials claiming heavy, long hair after brief use. Mail orders via Mildred Louise Co. priced 60 cents and 1.00.
A vintage health ad warns against calomel causing salivation and sickness. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative that cleanses the liver without upsetting the stomach. The message targets general readers and even mentions giving it to children, stressing no salivation and a quick lift in energy.
The Sih grade examinations were held at our school Friday and Saturday for District No. 4. Attendees included Grace Cates Maggie Brooks of Ta deaver Mary owe of Shiloh and several others from St James and nearby areas. A social visit followed with various locals attending visits and a community gathering at Uncle Ben Hylton's to clear land.
An advertisement touts Sand Kezema Cure as a remedy to remove blackheads pimples and rough bumpy skin while curing eczema. It claims the product leaves skin smooth and urges a drugstore trial to prove its effectiveness.
Community items report Mrs Cramer plans to move mid month to live with her son Ben after selling possessions locally. Leighe Moodgy notes stock and household goods sold to prepare for Oklahoma move. Dewey Williams hosted a party with a good turnout. Jesse Bon’s arrive from Olathe Kansas. Milton Tong plans to leave for Weir Kansas. Uncle Johnny Williams improving. Rev G Bandy of Hartville set to preach March first Sunday at Moore school house at 3 pm. Arthur Smallwood visiting grandparents near Denlon. Robert Moore closed Moore school for a big dinner with cricket and spelling. John A Williams preparing to build a new house. Tharp school house had singing Sunday night.
The St. Louis Globe Democrat presents a Real Bargain Offer with low yearly rates for Rural Free Delivery and Star Route patrons at 33.00 per year, and 2.50 per sub if in clubs of three or more. The Daily Globe-Democrat with Sunday costs 5.40 yearly, with a club rate of 5.00 per sub. Regular prices rise to 7.50 daily with Sunday, and 5.00 without.
Health is good in the vicinity. R N McIntosh made a business trip to Mansfield Saturday. F J Light bought Uncle Bill Shores farm and will move soon. W Sikes and wife visited J R Deckard's at Hartville this week. T R Lewis place near Wulf Creek store sold at Hartville Thursday for 410 dollars. Bert Coday bought it. Miss Zadia Light visited Miss Sarah Sikes Saturday. Mrs Crate Young, previously ill, remains unchanged. Advertisement for Sand backache cure notes its liver and kidney benefits. 35 cent bottle available at drug store.
In Carthage the sheriff and prosecutor tracked down a 27 year old man named Caudle who allegedly wrote a threatening letter to Miss Osviste after an argument at a site near Competition. The letter prompted alarm and a temporary school dismissal. He was apprehended in Carthage following the investigation. Neighborhood guards sought protection at Reuben Noble's home as fears rose that the suspect might be losing his mind.
Frank Scheuermann, a well known resident, died January 1, at age 86 from pneumonia at his daughter Mrs Albert Grabus’ home. He fathered nine children, seven living, all but Mrs Grabus attended the funeral held at Mt Tabor Church with Rev W E Fisher. Burial followed at Mt Tabor cemetery in Aurora Indiana.
Forecast for the week beginning February 8 includes cold start followed by warmer second half. Snow expected at week's start, then generally fair weather. Territory covers Minnesota Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin South Dakota North Lincoln Nebraska Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Arkansas.
A vintage ad extols Mildredina Cream as essential for a perfect complexion, urging readers to try Mildred Louise Co. of Inston Massachusetts. The slogan positions the product as indispensable and implies a timeless beauty standard sought by consumers.
An advertisement notes that women seek lasting complexions and promotes Mildred Louise Coudy Cream from Boston Mass as a solution to beautify the skin. It claims to give a fresh clear velvety texture and appeals to both married and single women seeking beauty.
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