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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1919
Page
3
The piece urges drinking a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate each morning before breakfast to cleanse the internal organs, remove waste, and improve mood. It claims this routine prevents constipation, nervous days, and acid stomach, comparing it to cleaning ashes from a furnace. It cites a quarter pound as sufficient for a cleansing effect.
NA Graves of near Macomb was here Monday.
A noted authority warns that daily meat intake forms uric acid which paralyzes kidneys in expelling it from blood. It causes dull kidney pain, backache, dizziness, sour stomach, coated tongue, rheumatic twinges, cloudy urine, and night-time irritation. A remedy from a pharmacy, four ounces of Salta with water before breakfast, is claimed to cleanse kidneys and neutralize urine acids.
A historic home remedy uses Sage and Sulphur to darken faded or gray hair. Modern buyers can purchase Wyeths and Sulphur Compound at drug stores, which is said to darken evenly by morning with one or two applications. Not a disease cure.
Fred Frye, Pvt at Camp Funston Kansas, sends a long letter to his Dear Parents and Sisters. He mentions a flu quarantine lifted, hopes for a Christmas pass of ten days, and plans to visit his wife and baby after discharge. He describes daily drills, baseball, and requests family to visit him in Barracks 1638. He also notes fellow soldiers from Waco and hopes to see his nephew and mother at Christmas.
Mansfield Chapter No 122 Royal Arch Masons held installation Saturday night with Horace B Paul as installing officer. Officers for the coming year include N J Craig High Priest O L Robinett King C A Stephens Scribe W A Black Principal Sojourner H B Paul Royal Arch Captain J D Reynolds Captain of the Hoats J E Craig Secretary P W Newton Treasurer Dr J A Fason W B Falling ton F M Young Veissmen J D Harvey Sentinel
The officers elect of Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodges in Wright County will be installed at night on these dates Mountain Grove January 9 Norwood January 10 Mansfield January 11 Rayborn January 18 Jericho January 25 District Deputy Grand Master W A Newton.
At the Methodist Episcopal church the new Sunday School officers were announced J D Reynolds serves as superintendent G S Burney as assistant superintendent Miss Alice Mooney as secretary W A Black as treasurer Miss Leona Hoover as organist Miss Jessie Hoover as assistant organist and Misses Lizzie Floyd and Wanda Craig as librarians.
Head and nose stuffed up vanish with fifty counts. Ely's Cream Balm clears air passages, reduces swelling, and relieves dryness and headache. A small amount in each nostril soothes mucous membranes for instant relief and easier breathing. Relief is quick and certain.
Services at Pleasant Valley church are temporarily suspended due to flu concerns. Church officials announced pause until health conditions improve, urging parishioners to monitor updates and maintain safety precautions.
Mrs FE Stewart of 18 College St Springfield Mo says back pain from heavy housework and weak kidneys caused swelling dizziness and blurred vision. After two boxes Doan's Kidney Pills cured her fully. Price 60c at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY adv.
A lighthearted column offers a simple reminder to keep a positive mood despite difficulties. It encourages small acts of kindness and personal resilience, framing daily challenges as opportunities to share warmth with others.
Clifford Seal A E F writes from near Verdun on a father's day, noting censorship easing, good health and meals, and not on an active front. He recalls the 1914 battles, describes cool rainy weather, and mentions waiting to share more in a future letter. He thanks God for present conditions and prays for safety and reunion.
Rembert notes preaching schedule at Pleasant Hill and a flu era funeral for Fred Hensley and Erton Newton. It records dates, ages, and survivors, including Opal Hickman and the Newton family, with burial at Pleasant Hill cemetery and two Rawlins Rock Springs hospital transfers.
Mrs Alice Scurlock of Jackson Ohio writes that years of nervous trouble sided pains headaches and numb limbs improved after taking 12 bottles of Cardui She says she is now well strong and able to work and credits Cardui for her recovery Thousands of women report Cardui benefits in similar testimonials NCB-10
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Norwood plan a joint installation of officers on Friday night January 10. All Rebekahs and Odd Fellows from any location are urged to attend.
Hon C W Evans of Mountain Grove Wright county's newly elected representative has gone to Jefferson City to attend the session of the legislature which convened this week.
An ad warns that calomel harms the liver, causing cramping and nausea. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute that detoxifies the liver, boosts energy, and is safe for children, claiming immediate improvement and no salivation.
James A Raney of Claremore Oklahoma visited to spend Christmas with his sisters Mrs John T Robinett and Mrs Allen Robinett. It is the first Christmas meal together in two years with his sisters and Paul Robinett was home for the holiday for the first time in years. Hartville Republican.
Hoover tells churches on conservation Sunday that world conscience must guide future food programs. He cites the need to feed Belgium, France, Serbia, Poland, Armenia and others while expanding aid to liberated regions and wartime relief efforts. He argues American self denial is essential to end famine and support a peaceful world order.
An old time medicine ad promotes Arkansas Travelers for flu cold chills bodily discomfort and headaches. The product priced at 21 5 cents a box is marketed by Traveler Medicine Co. Webb City Missouri and styled as King of the movies.
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