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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
3
Old advertisement urges readers to drink lots of water and take Kidneco tablets to cleanse and stimulate kidneys. It claims the remedy neutralizes urine acidity and relieves bladder and backache, touting harmless ingredients and lifetime use.
A fragmented church program record lists pledge meeting prompts and questions. Subjects include trust in Christ, daily prayer, Bible reading, church duties, and preparation for meeting participation. Names like Leona Hoover Mabel Coday and Lula Riley appear with questions on spiritual growth and election of officers.
An old fashioned ailment remedy claims to ease stiff or sore muscles and relief from cramps, rheumatism, neuralgia, strains, sprains, and bruises without leaving skin stains. The ad urges buyers to get a bottle at all druggists, priced 256.
Scout notes report a Friday meeting where Raymond Baker earned the Second Class badge and seven boys earned Tanderfoot badges. The troop now has Eagle and Curlew patrols with Weldon Dyer as Patrol Leader and Alton Coday as Assistant Leader.
An advertisement touts a weight loss plan claiming safe, rapid results without dieting or exercise. It urges open-air time, a tobacco product tablet after meals and before bed, weekly weigh-ins, and asserts Tassco tablets dissolve fatty tissue, improving digestion and oxygen in the blood. It promises noticeable weight loss in days and buoyant well being.
At a Mansfield Camp 448 Modern Woodmen meeting on Saturday, Meank Hudson was adopted as a member and J W Brazeal installed officers for the ensuing year. Officers listed include A W Brazel Past Consul and W A Black Venerable Consul. TA Lenhart Worthy Advisor. James Coday Banter. Henry Dennis Cierl. BR B Coats Export. Ezra Dennis Watchman. Drs J A Fuson and R M Rogers Camp Physicians. J W Brentlinger Manager. other managers G W Tripp and L B Johnson.
The piece urges daily cold sponge baths each morning and sleeping with the window open to prevent colds. It claims this habit reduces catching cold, and when one occurs recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to end it quickly.
Wright county lodges Jericho Manafield Mountain Grove Norwood Manes and Grovespring will be installed on January dates listed by District Deputy Grand Master W A Newton. Hartville lodge effects include officers Barney Shropshire Noble land Ray Wood Vice Grand H F Garner Secretary R P Oliver Treasurer.
A drug advertisement claims constipation causes dullness and poisoning, urging use of Dr King's New Life Pills as a gentle laxative. It promises overnight relief with a bedtime dose and urges readers to obtain a bottle from their druggist.
George Harris traveled to Douglas County to visit relatives during the week. He spent time with family and local residents and returned home afterward.
An advertisement claims back pain comes from overwork or cold and recommends Ballard's Snow Liniment. It advises thorough rubbing over the affected area for prompt relief, priced at 25¢ to 2.00 per bottle, sold by Fuson Drug Co.
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