Oak Forest Social Notes Highlight Quiet Holidays
Oak Forest residents report family visits over the weekend with neighbors and relatives from Mountain Grove Rochester and North Dakota. Local news includes a funeral sermon for Mrs Eiva Tritton and a five week bride, Christmas absence, illness notes, a new house move, and ongoing family connections with Clara Beal Grace Beal and James Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raion Rain
H. J
Jack Binote
Hasey
Wanda Anderson
Clara Beal
Grace
James Anderson
North Dakota
Eiva Tritton
Marching Through Germany wartime verse
A historical wartime ballad mocking the Kaiser with lines about Wilson blocking and American ships. The piece envisions victory and the Kaiser fleeing, referencing U S submarine policy and Allied resolve. It presents bold patriotic sentiment and caricature of German leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Turkey
U.S. A
Germany
Wilson
Surgeons urge prompt antiseptic use for wounds and burns
Surgeons advise first treatment matters most when cuts burns bruises or wounds occur An efficient antiseptic used promptly prevents infection and accelerates healing The ad promotes BOROZONE as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for humans or beasts, available now from all dealers.
In Memory of Charlotte Slayton Obituary Poem
A sentimental obituary poem recalls Charlotte Slayton's passing with religious imagery of the afterlife. It includes verses about Sunday school, angels, paradise, and a mother’s farewell, attributed to Misa Beasie Sullivan and printed with a local ad for women and children's clothing at old prices by J. D. Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Jesus
Jordan
Angela
Misa Beasie Sulli
J. D. Reynolds
Adyv
Wayside Gleanings and Local Notes from Macomb
Sunday school at Macomb Methodist Church each Sunday. Chester Snyder left for Springfield Sunday night to attend high school. J E Greenwood ill since Saturday night. Macomb school opened Monday after several weeks. Oscar Freeman and Reed Johnson home from camp. Sheridan Findley returned from England. Alva Freeman wounded in action now in France. Greenwood sawed wood for Blake and Martin Friday and Saturday. Snyder family and others visited Wilder's Sunday. Robertson family hosted at Gass Sunday. Brad Findley spent Christmas at Ross Findley's. Brotemarkle family and McKinney sisters dined with Pearcey on Christmas. Ed Rich's visited Schlicher home on Christmas. Greenwood and wife Hazel and sons visited Christy home on Christmas. Officers elected at Sunday school. Christian Endeavor at Macomb Baptist next Sunday at 7:30 led by Hazel Greenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macomb Methodist Church
Chester Snyder
Springfield
High Schoo
J. E.greenwoard
Macomb
Oscar Freeman
Reed Johnson
Sheridan Findley
Alva Freeman
France
Greenwood
Blake
Martin
Snyder
Grace and
Glayds
Chester
J. Wilder
Robertson
Gass
Brad Findley
Ross Findley
Brotemarkle
Munt
Ora Bro
Chamberlains Tablets Advertised Relief for Digestive Troubles
An advertisement promotes Chamberlains Tablets for indigestion and constipation. It claims the tablets strengthen the stomach and enable natural function, noting indigestion often accompanies constipation and is worsened by it, with the product causing a gentle bowel movement to relieve the condition.
Norwood Route 1 Snowy Days and Local Visits Highlight Memo
Virgil Royal and wife spent Wednesday at Geo Shores and Thursday night at John Frye s. Geo E Shores Jr received an honorable discharge and returned home after four camps. Liberty school began after a few weeks dismission. Private J Fred Free of Camp Funston is visiting Mississippi. Thomas Royal returned from Joplin mines. Numerous visits and hog killings noted among local families. Dolly Dimple
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Royal
Geo
Shore
John
Liberty School
John Frye
Cured at a Cost of 25 Cents
Mrs Robert Allison of Mattoon Illinois describes severe indigestion and constipation eight years ago with headaches dizziness and a heavy feeling in the chest. After taking one bottle of Chamberlains Tablets she says she felt cured and became a different person.
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Mattoon
Robert Allison
Dil
Ady
Prairie Hollow and Olathe New Year Greetings
Prairie Hollow and Olathe send best wishes for a happy new year. Families visited Cleveland home over the weekend and others hosted gatherings. Hosea Freeman returns home after four months in service, while Freeman is reported ill with mumps and a Park farm sale drew a crowd. Ruby
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Leman Hylton
Louis Davis
George Rogers
Cleveland
Marvin Rogers
Wyoming
James Kieth
Presley Smith
Henry
B. B. Dylton
Hosea Freeman
Sam
Mary Gates
Wilson
Dora Robertson
Park Farm
Doc Gates
Ethel Robertson
the Mirror
Ruby
Ballard's Snow Liniment Ad Offers Relief
An advertisement promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for aching joints and drawn muscles. It claims deep penetration to the sore area and effective relief, noting it is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
All Dyalurs
Ady
Udy
Glenn and Burke wedding in old year closes
A community note row reports the Glenn and Burke wedding on New Year’s Eve, with many locals ill or traveling. Mentions J Mark Mink and Holle Holt at Norwood, plans for mines south of Norwood starting in March, and numerous family updates from Glenn home to Douglas County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirror
Glenn
Burke
J. Mark Mink
Holle Holt
Norwood
Donlow
Oak Forest
Glenn Tome
Mark Mink
Adetter
J.B. ‘Tyacher
Joliet
Herve
Lota
Donglas County
Jack Yates
Joli McNaimar
Quick Cure for Croup Warns on Early HoarsenessUse of Chamly ry lain's Cough Rewedy Urged
A brief health advisory notes hoarseness as the first croup symptom and recommends immediate use of Chamly ry lain's Cough Rewedy. It claims prompt effect and relief, urging rapid treatment.
Local Notes and Personal Mentions From Last Week
Last week reports mention Miss Dora Sullivan visiting Miss Bessie Sullivan and Miss Alva Griffin visiting Charley Griffin. Alva Andrews and wife recover from flu, Beulah Odle stayed with Sinthia Duncan, Wiley Whitley Shas regained ability to sit up after three weeks. Minor proverb and tonic advertisement conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Sullivan
Misa Bessie Sullivan
Alva Griffin
Charley Griffin
Alva Andrews
Beulah Odle
Sinthia Duncan
Wiley Whitley
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Mr. Bearce
Mrs Gleen
A.C. Roy
Cole’s
F. A. Cole
Mansfield
Vicincity
Mountain Grove
L. E. Cote
G. Hensley
LE. Lines Music Co
Mansfield Mirror
Sammy Boys
Ron
Kaiser
Black Jack
Marines
Charlotte Slay
Ton
Via
Sukey
J.D Kelly
Rev
P. Davis
Ethel Harris
Ethel Mitchell
New Hope
J.E Seal
Casey Jones
Thomas Royal
Joplin
John Shores
Mr. Retherford
Shores
Nellie
May Frye
Myrtle Shores
Virgil Royal's
Mabel
Clara Pearcey
Nellie Frye
Ora Brotemarkle
Sam Williams
Wm. Pearcey
Ollie
Alva
Ruth
Joe Royal
Pree
Opal Shores
Alfred Yewell
Clifford Bobzien
Gee, Shores, Sr
Howard
Alvah Cecil
Clara
Mabel Pearcey
Dolly
Prairie Hollow
Olathe
Forest Home
J.P. Snyder
J.J. Millsap
Scott
Listees
Jutin Smith
Kansas City
Chiara Beal
A. M. Ryan
Nebraska
Granville Akers
E. E. Standard
Illinois
R. L. Mook
St. Louis
Mink
Mes
Albert Cline
Bonner Springs
Kansas
Hollie Hult
Win
Autfield
Emma Glenn
Aanes
Bryant
Fletcher
Aunt Castoria
Yen
Lucage
Ped Corraney
Bank OF Mansfield
Springfield Republican
Associated Press
Republican
The
Kansas City Star Weekly
C. E. White & Co
National Stock Yards
Live Stock Commission
Hog Department
E B. White
Edge A. Mellows Oller
Arthur J. Hallows
Hinckley Cattle Department
J R. Lichmneny
Herbert J. Hallows
D P. Collins
Bell
East
Kinloch
St. Clair
H. M
Norcross
General Merchandise
Mansfield, Missouri
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