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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
5
An old time health advertisement claims pimples signal bad blood and offers S S S as a safe vegetable cleanse. It advertises a bottle for sale and says it can purify blood without minerals or chemicals and offers medical advice free from Swift Laboratory in Atlanta.
An advertisement promises a money back guarantee for Dodson's Liver Tone. It claims the product relieves liver sluggishness and constipation and asserts the bottle costs only a few cents. The guarantee applies to any dissatisfied customer who requests a refund.
The French Republic expresses appreciation to the nearest of kin of soldiers who sacrificed for freedom. The War Department plans to distribute diplomas on February 22, 1920, through the American Legion. Commanders in each district will forward names and addresses of fallen soldiers and their kin to Colonel A. E. Williams at the Army Recruiting Station in Joplin Missouri for proper distribution.
Winter weather and neighborhood social life mark this issue with holiday greetings, New Year wishes, and local notes. Families and friends share dinners, visits, gifts, and church activities, including Macomb Christian Endeavor meetings and a Santa visit.
Pain in the back and sudden stab like pains when stooping signal distress from kidney trouble. Dean's Kidney Pills are marketed as a proven remedy with a testimonial from Mrs. Cosgriff of Springfield Missouri describing relief after use. Price listed and available at all dealers.
Sunset Hill community notes list Ira Stout visiting from last week, James Fry from Quenmo Kansas and Ruby Deckard visiting relatives. Many names appear spending Christmas or the week at various homes, with multiple mentions of Owens, Fry, Crippen, Stout, and related families. a December 18th marriage between Fyel Trazeal and Sarah Findley is reported and wished well.
A brief report indicates Wednesday morning is missing from the schedule, leaving only Wednesday afternoon and Thursday marked as vacation. The fragment implies a partial timetable gap affecting plans.
An advertising note touts a mild effective laxative candy easy for children and delicate persons. It promises reliable laxation without pain or harsh effects and offers money back on the first package if unsatisfied. Sold by all druggists.
Horace Paul is reported to be at home this Saturday after returning from Mammotu Spring in Avi. The note lists no additional details or accompanying events.
Genuine Bayer Aspirin sold in Bayer tablets of aspirin with directions for colds pain lumbago rheumatism and other aches. The name Bayer signals genuine aspirin prescribed by physicians for nineteen years. Handy 12 tablet tins offered at a few cents each under the Aspirinia Bayer trademark, monoacetic acid salicylate product.
H. C. Brown traveled to Springfield on a recent trip described as a working visit. The account notes the purpose and location, highlighting Brown's activity and the city visited.
D. N. Moore and wife returned home Friday from Mountain Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Burley Moody visited from Thursday to Saturday with his parents. Vr. A. Bennett moved Monday. Gerte Dogan and Maude Draper were out Wednesday and Thursday. The community reports bad colds and throaty troubles. Mrs. Tom German’s not well. W. ON, Draper’s health is improving. Wils proody’s moving to B.A. Short’s farm. A fine time was had at school.
An old Texas Wonder advertisement claims a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. It touts a two month treatment for $1.25 and promises testimonials, with mail order and physician signature from Dr EB Hall in St Louis Missouri. Bold druggists everywhere.
SORWOOD ROUTE 1 Opal Wille and Charley Row spent Wednesday night with their sister and attended the program and Christmas tree at the Johnson school. Myrtle Shores spent Saturday night at George Shores Jr. The infant child of Luther Martin and wife died at the home of Wim. Shores Wednesday and was bored at Wollyeroek Thursday. Nellie and Maye Frye spent last Thursday and Friday with Opal and Edna Rowland. George Shores and wife and Virgil Royal spent Wednesday night at John Frye's. Several attended the Christmas tree at Macomb Wednesday night. Nellie Frye spent Sunday eight in Maude and Myrtle Shores and it landed church at Macomb, Tom Royal is visiting with home folks, Mrs. Haxel Weir is visiting home.None from Macomb who were ate founding business college at Spring Hell repeat Nina at home ha Sestiene le visiting with Wan Shores Miseive Wechardsay spent Thursday with Ben and Opal Rowland Dolly Dimple.
Mereliid Twokuiwa and Mary Kelley from Illinois visited relatives San Young and wife near Duncan. A large crowd attended the schoolhouse event with two bountiful noontime dinners. The reading mentions visits by John Mannes, Beulah Idaho traveler Nancy Wektman improving, and weekly singing and preaching at Pleasant Hill led by Rev. John Claxton.
A fragment from Macomb notes a Christmas dinner at J W Findley with Miss Maude Nelson of Iola visiting relatives near Mr Henry Weervruugh and others. The piece reflects seasonal blessings and a light communal tone.
An old pamphlet extols a ritual of waking with a glass of hot water and a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and intestines. It claims to neutralize and wash out toxins, improving digestion and relieving bilious or stomach troubles. It notes the practice is common and harmless, with a modest price and easy execution.
An old advertisement touts Hamburg Breast Tea as a home remedy for colds and grip. It instructs brewing a tablespoon in boiling water, drinking a teacupful several times daily, claiming to open skin pores, relieve congestion, and loosen bowels for a safe, harmless cure.
Advertisement claims St Jacobs Liniment removes rheumatism pain and stiffness by topical rubbing. It targets aching joints muscles and bones including sciatica and backache, promising quick relief from soreness with a 30 cent bottle from any drug store.
Mac Gates and his wife together with Misa Maude Nelson spent Sunday at a local gathering, sharing time with friends and enjoying pleasant weather.
Sage andSulphur compound promises to darken gray hair naturally restoring its youthful shade. The home remedy claims quick results with daily use, thickened glossy hair, and a younger appearance, sold as a ready-to-use product.
Connie Turner of Freeman's is listed as sick in the community column, with no further details on illness, duration, or expected recovery. The note records her name and locality without additional context or related events.
J D Jones a Coburn Kentucky druggist says he and his family have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for seven years and call it the best cough medicine he has ever known. The endorsement emphasizes customer opinion guiding pharmacist recommendations for the preparation.
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