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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
2
A vintage ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless liver tonic that replaces calomel. It promises quick relief from biliousness, sluggishness, and constipation without causing salivation and even claims safety for children.
The Rev J Jones of Springfield delivered a sermon at the Christian Church on Sunday. The address highlighted faith and community service during morning services at the church.
Mrs Martin Hansen of Willow Springs Missouri credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relieving extensive kidney trouble and back pain after using two boxes. She reports improved health and urges others to try the remedy. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY promotes the product.
At the M. E. Church N.E. Sunday School officers appointed J D Reynolds Superintendent W A Black Assistant and Treasurer Miss Leona Hoover Secretary Mrs Jessie Hoover and Ulis Cantrell Librarians Miss Maude Reynolds Organist Miss Als Cantrell Assistant
In cooperation with Chamberlain Medicine Co.'s representative, Earl C. Russ of the Banilton County Republican News extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He notes a six‑child home uses it for years and calls it the only cough remedy on the market after trying many.
Rev W D Sidman of Springfield district superintendent for the ME church was present during the week. He will be here on the 20th to preach.
Local items report residents returning home for winter holidays, weather and crop hopes, and small town notes. Families such as Karl Johnson and Mrs J Mark Mink are mentioned with others visiting St Joseph and Mountain Grove. An informal stance on hog pricing and market pressures appears amid casual chatter.
Reports say the route to military papers remains lengthy for several Oak Forest residents. Married men advised to bring spouses to ease process. A large crowd attended the Oak Forest Christmas tree event, with attendees from Norwood. children performed well as organizers prepared the display.
A fragment from a Mirror column notes long use of infant care items and features local social items. Mentions Miss Ne Howard and Mrs Morgan, a school teacher, a drill by young girls, Mr. Jake Hynots and Miss Eva Hegg marrying last week, and well wishes for 1918. Also references homes at N A Duncan farm and J P Snyder farm, and visitors from Marshallown Iowa to W S Vaughn of Nox Creek.
Mrs. Jay Rhoades of Newton Missouri testifies that Cardui the woman’s tonic eased a 12 year right side pain and severe spells after July. She says she can now clean house and work without pain and urges neighbors to try Cardui, claiming long use shows relief for women’s ailments. NCche
Mrs. Mark Mink plans to move on the States farm near Stony Point school. She received a New Year letter from her friend Mrs. Albert Cline of Bonner Springs Kansas who used to live in Douglas county and enjoys hearing from Missouri friends.
An advertisement touts Jad Salts as a remedy to prevent kidney trouble by flushing the kidneys. It warns that regular meat consumption can overwork kidneys and cause backache, headaches, and bladder irritation, urging readers to drink Jad Salts dissolved in water to keep kidneys and urinary organs clean and prevent disease.
Iron 3 miles south of Norwood on the Jack Hynote farm. John Bult says his son C Bolt will be home Jan 1. His son has worked in town the past year and a half. Mr Hegg's baby girl hurt her arm. taken to Norwood Friday. she did not break it.
Advertisement claims Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound restores natural hair color in gray hair. It touts ease of use, natural-looking results, and cost efficiency, while saying it is not a disease cure.
Readers are wished a Happy New Year as a cold cloudy Monday arrives. A Fox Creek report notes farmers losing sheep and uncertainty over the killer, with some wolves sighted recently in the area.
A fragment notes a Christmas tree setup at John Vaughn's in the region this winter, reflecting a small community display and festive spirit. The brief mentions only the scene and location without additional events or persons.
Mrs George Lewis of Pittafield New York says Cham berlain's Cough Remedy helped her five year old son who had a cold for two or three weeks. After trying other medicines without relief he quickly recovered once Cham berlain's was used.
Sunday school at the Macomb Methodist church meets every Sunday. Last week the town enjoyed a warm week, winter work at home noted. Major local names include Mr Schafer visiting Iowa, Isaac Coday moving to Oklahoma, Joubo Woody renting Shane’s farm, and Merida Gray returning home. The Sunday school elected officers for January with Mrs J B Greenwohl as Supt and Miss Hazel Greenwood as Supt of the Home Department.
Stomach troubles are claimed to improve with Chamberlain's Tablets. The ad states many have been restored to health and the small cost of 25 cents makes a trial worthwhile.
Macomb reports continuing snowfall as Jack Miller visits his sister Mrs QC N Findley in town. Alfred Woody spent Saturday night with A L Babb. George Shores stayed with Elmer Findley Leonard Hydanis at his aunt Mrs D D Norcross and is ill with pneumonia fever. Elmer Windsey spent Monday night with his sister Mrs G W Nevele. Emma Finchey stays with Rev G Clindwell of Mansfield this week.
A dated ad describes the body as a sewerage system and urges use of Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild purgative to relieve constipation and improve digestion. It notes their gentle action and overall digestive benefit.
G W Blankenship returned home on furlough from Ft Sill while Irving was ill with measles. Oma Hamilton is tied with Mr and Mrs G W Dudley this week. GC and S Mackey photographed at Pleasant Knob School last week. Peggy Short.
Jan 13 program led by J. D Reynolds and others including Elva Crippen and Mrs J C Carter guiding youths. Topics cover reaching upward through prayer, rising through love, character development, fellowship with Christ, and right and wrong ambition. Recitations by Nora Rosas and Leona Hoover highlighted.
An advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm as a quick fix for nasal catarrh and head colds. It claims to clear nasal passages, relieve headache, and ease breathing within moments by applying a small amount in the nostrils. It emphasizes soothing inflamed membranes and urging readers to ask their druggist for a small bottle.
Route Number 2 yields favorable winter conditions as heavy snowfall supports skiing and related recreation. Local observers report deep drifts and steady accumulation improving cross country routes and snow cover for the season.
Alva Letsinger visits cousin Scott in Mansfield this week. Rev Pleasant Davis called at J W Brentlinger's Sunday evening. Mrs Chas Davis is better. Miss Zella Letsinger visited her grandparents Saturday night. Clarence Shinpeugh and wife have mowed down on the Morriss farm. Mrs Floyd is on the sick list. Mrs J A Riley called Tuesday morning. Mrs Robert Morrass and daughter Gracie were at her mother's Sunday. Sam Frye dined at J W Edwards' Friday. J W Edwards is ill with la grippe.
Joints ache and muscles draw or contract yet relief comes with Baldlard's Snow Liniment. It penetrates to the spot and relieves suffering. Prive dc, 0c and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by all dealers in medicine.
Sleepy Hollow notes Frank Hamilton and wife left for Springfield to establish a future home Oma Hamilton spends the week with Mrs Mary Dudley Measles afflicts Geo Spock home Irvin is the victim Aleth Horders works for A H Davis in Symour Irmey Kennedy and Gussie Rushing visit Knob Monday W J Rutherford a Midway caller Sunday John Mackey gathered corn for Will Dudley last week Rue Howard stayed with G W Deckard Opal Sammons home after brief stay at Elmer Rushing Mansfield Mirror praises its news value and entertainment
A reader writes that Mildredina is the finest soap her friends have used and claims two years of use with no change in hair color. She mentions spending $3.40 and encloses payment, signing as Mrs M J Blake, noting other products like Skin and Complexion Soap in the note.
Bold ad promotes Town Talk Tablets as a cure for female ailments and fatigue. It cites a Brockton Massachusetts resident, Mrs N A Hatch, claiming lasting relief from period pains after using multiple bottles. The testimonial asserts renewed strength and daily ability, with a $1,000 bottle claim and mail order from Home Relief Laboratories Boston MA.
Brom Bones and Cathcart families moved into former Pullington and Cathcart residences. T B Lenhart and wife relocate to the space vacated by C J Cathcart, which they purchased, as neighbors read the Mansfield Mirror for news.
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