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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
5
Old advertisement urges mothers to give a tea spoonful of California Syrup of Figs to constipated children showing signs of illness. It promises gentle relief within hours, without griping, and recommends asking a druggist for a 60 cent bottle with full directions for all ages.
Two sober citizens in Babylon debate the end of a dancing craze. They predict the world will soon reject such madness, a superstition that readers interpret as a distant echo of history. The remark is framed as a playful, timeless remark about cultural trends.
OF INTEREST TO MOTHERS The cost of food today is a serious matter to all of you. To cut down your food bills and at the same time the health of your family, serve Skinner's Macaroni three times per week. It is the best possible food for adults. Write Skinner Mfg. Co. Omaha Neb for a free cookbook.
A fragment quotes a response about holiday entertainment, noting no modern nocturnal amusements and humorously mentioning old fashioned kissing games as the sole activity available. The line reflects a lighthearted exchange on festive offerings.
Garfield Ten promoted as a good old-fashioned herb home remedy for constipation and stomach derangements. Advert says it is in greater favor as a family medicine today than in grandmother's day.
A brief Boston Evening Trax script fragment shows Edith reacting to a sudden marriage proposal. The characters discuss the moment when the proposer, Mr Slow Boy, proposed, and Edith blurts out her excitement signaling the unexpected nature of the event.
An old style advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney bladder and urinary troubles claiming it strengthens kidneys and is an herbal preparation with gentle healing. It invites readers to mail ten cents for a sample and to buy at a drug store for early treatment.
A brief aside records a listener noting a war expert’s remarks lack reliability. He compares the information to the accuracy of typical weather forecasts, suggesting skepticism about the wartime expert’s value. The exchange underscores doubt about the credibility of forecasting or analysis.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a rapid remedy for sour stomach indigestion and related symptoms. It claims relief in five minutes and promotes a fifty-cent box from any drug store, framing it as a harmless, world leading stomach doctor. A brief editorial aside questions a proposed coin redesign.
An old advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue as a pure blue as a whitening agent for clothes. It claims to make fabrics whiter than before and urges careful, best quality use. Sold in large packages by old grocers for six cents with a call to inquire today.
A fragmented collection notes life saving, modern military inventions and quirks about smoking at a women's club. It includes lines about dignity, standing tall in a social context and a single aside on bromine quine car.
Frances Elizabeth Lanyon’s tale follows Robert Russell and Lois in a city slum reform tale. A social couple rise from humble origins to charitable leadership, transforming lives including a former drunkard named Warfield while gaining political victory in Milton township.
In the daily presence of death the Bible is better, its messages more comforting and respir ing, its guidance more consoling than ever before as Ralph Connor and Rev. Dr. O. W. Gordon describe Chaplain in Chief duties with Canadian forces in France.
A garbled note describes a man who vows to quit or refrain from something at a hinge event during New Year festivities, with unclear details on actions, dates, or organizers. The readable fragments mention a pledge and public recognition without concrete specifics.
A long fragment from a Harper's essay portrays a Tennessee and Kentucky contrast, a sunlit valley near Sneedville, and townsfolk rising at 4:30. It mixes dialect notes with reader impressions of rural life and a brief reflection on love and beauty by Caroline Hazard and a line by Joseph Conrad.
The Trussian Ballet dazzles with lush color and lavish costumes in performances like Scheherazade Le Carnival Cleopatra Thamar and Sadko. Costuming dazzles with sea robes corals and deep sea imagery as designers push fashion toward brighter palettes inspiring future trends. The accompanying Bird illustration highlights nature’s abundance of color.
A description notes cherries on umbrella handles, with one new umbrella bristling with bright red cherries along its full length. The cherries appear as branches of a cherry tree, typically loaded with fruit.
Borders of braid are used as trim on some autumn garments. Broad silk braids appear as borders for skirts and coats. Belts are common on many models, often seen at the back and front.
Midwinter millinery exits as demi season satin hats arrive to bridge winter and spring. A survey showcases three striking hats: a blue lace hat with fur trim and medallions, a satin gold lace hat with metal roses, and a black chantilly lace hat with kolinsky fur and jet bead ornaments. Each piece blends luxury with winter elegance.
A description notes beaver trim on white sults with collar cuffs and a deep skirt banding. Beaver and white are described as chic and a bit newer than seal, highlighting fabric and color trends of the period.
A cryptic note describes people who constantly observe and report things. It claims bacteria can be killed by a pressure of 8000 atmospheres, implying a link between vigilant watchers and extreme conditions.
Cluny lace, long valued for its durability and practicality, is now produced in China under the name Chee Foo. The Chinese lace is advertised as more affordable than European imports and comes from the region of its origin Chee Foo.
A repair patch must fit the garment in texture age and color to cover the hole and weak threads. It should be large enough to span the damaged area and secure surrounding fabric. Matching selvedge details improves durability and keeps the item wearable.
Buffalo Times notes a newly valued rose at 15000 dollars and suggests ordering a couple dozen promptly. The report mentions a newly discovered oil field in Burma described as entirely new and apparently rich.
A January 27 baptism marks the start of Jesus ministry as John the Baptist testifies that Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the world's sins. The lesson covers John’s humility and mission, the witness of the Spirit, and the meaning of baptism as a symbol of repentance and new life.
A quoted critic dismisses a route map that lists points of interest. The map highlights landmarks but fails to clearly identify repair shops or service locations along the route.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a cheap cure for torpid liver and clogged bowels. It claims signs include furred tongue, bad taste, indigestion, sallow skin, and headaches. The 10 cent box is said to cleanse bowels overnight and keep you feeling well for months.
A humorous exchange notes how automobiles have changed farm life. Farmers now drive home from a night in the city at the hour they once rose to work, reflecting on modern mobility and its effects.
The remedy guide recommends using Cuticura Ointment on the scalp then Cuticura Soap with hot water to restore dry falling hair. It urges daily use of Cuticura as a toilet preparation to prevent skin and scalp troubles and offers a free sample by mail with a book from Cuticura, Boston.
A Birmingham Age-Herald quote notes a philosophic man reflecting that as people age their ideas of amusement shift. He recalls enjoying a "Congress of Wonders" as a child but now finds the spider's extraordinary motion more captivating than any exhibit in the show.
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