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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
4
A trolley car filled with passengers sees a conductor waking a man who says he slept because the car’s crowded condition made him closed eyes. He explains he does not want to see women standing, prompting a sharp retort from the conductor. The exchange highlights social tensions aboard transit.
Ad claims Danderine from Knowlton’s will restore luster and strength to hair damaged by dandruff. It asserts the scalp will itch less, roots stay healthy, and new hair will grow after a few weeks with use, showcasing wavy fluffy hair and gloss.
DeAuber wonders why the art committee did not alter the picture. Criticus quips that perhaps they found electrocution of the image less painful than a change.
Advert says PAZO ointment relieves itching and burning from piles after first application. Claims cure in six to fourteen days. Notes over 15 million visited the Panama Pacific exposition.
A sermon urges Christians to enlist fully in the church and follow Christ. It stresses obedience, abandonment of worldly entanglements, and endurance, comparing faithful soldiers to Napoleon’s Old Guard and urging readers to join the church and serve with discipline.
The trade revival in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta is real with optimism in markets and farmers reporting a bumper crop worth over 400 million. Winnipeg and twin ports post record grain shipments, banks report strong collections, and mall order houses run at capacity. Eastern observers praise Western Canada as 1915 closes with renewed production and cautious yet prosperous growth for 1916.
A puzzling exchange hints at a playful deception about a white poker chip and a pepperment tab. The wording suggests a riddle or coded memory rather than a factual event.
Fragmented OCR lists names and phrases like Bromo Quinine and signature cues. Mentions EB and Dag with an age reference, but details are unclear. The readable bits point to a medical or pharmaceutical note rather than a complete event. Entities: EB, Dag, Bromo Quinine.
A young couple lingered over breakfast after an ultra smart party. They debate a kiss in the conservatory last night with the husband asking the timing and the wife answering with a wistful look.
A local remark quotes a husband’s view that Dobwalte has become boastful since marrying Mrs Tah walte. The exchange suggests she has elevated his status and altered how he is seen by others.
Look back at childhood remedies and recalls of castor oil and calomel. The ad urges mothers to switch to California Syrup of Figs for a gentle, positive cleanse. It claims a teaspoonful today prevents a sick child tomorrow and notes a 60 cent bottle with full directions for all ages.
A lively exchange presents a shift in attention from distant foreten coun tries to domestic life. Mr Duhwaite muses on a new wave of particular horrors yet prefers home narratives, while the enthusiastic Yankee speaker presses for broader coverage.
The lesson outlines Peter’s Pentecost sermon as a bold evangelistic act. He proclaims Jesus alive, asserts belief in him saves, and links repentance and baptism to receiving the Spirit. The text emphasizes personal witness, communal fellowship, and continued teaching as essential results of the Holy Spirit’s power across ages.
The fragment mentions Dr Threo pellets claimed to aid the liver bowels and stomach and a laxative called One Tittle Mellet. It also notes the Bosporus is about 37 miles long with a breadth ranging from a third of a mile to two miles.
Mrs. A L Crawford of Medfield Massachusetts reports being cured of Wright's disease by Dodd's Kidney Pills after doctors deemed her case hopeless. She describes swelling, eye weakness, and gradual recovery with continued use. Also noted is a discussion on wireless telegraphy and its limited impact on organic life and climate, citing German scientists.
Mr Jones scolds heavy petrol bills while Mrs Jones concedes the need for thrift. He notes high car costs and the saving of car fares and boot leather. In Switzerland, the toy industry expands to meet foreign demand with new wooden and pasteboard models, aiding exports to France England and potential U.S. needs.
In a terse exchange Eric tells his companion that the coal is exhausted while noting the Extremes Meeting. The dialogue implies a theme of self overlook as some men invest time boosting others at the expense of their own game, with a stray observation about gore.
The exchange features The Lack questioning Jones with the prompt Ah Jones are you there and a sharp retort You dont need an answer you need an oculist implying a humorous or critical take on attention and perception within a dialogue.
A courtroom or show segment features dialogue about laundry product Ball Blue versus water content and a war expert comparison. A lawyer urges heavy damages as Ady’s brag leads to Gross Slander challenges.
The ad urges mothers to use Castoria for infants and children, noting the familiar signature and decades of use. A casual dialogue about convincing a brother to take a vacation hints at family life and everyday concerns, including a suggestion from a chiropodist about a mountain retreat.
Frequent shampoos with Cuticura Soap will help. Precede shampoo with Cuticura Ointment for dandruff itching and scalp irritation. Describes emollients for hair skin and complexion. Free sample by mail with Book. Address postcard Cuticura Dept L Boston Sold everywhere.
A humorous exchange on a remark able kitchen tool set. The wife questions each piece as the agent explains a can opener a pan lifter and a tack puller. The dialogue ends with a sales pitch to buy three utensils.
A jumble of clipped lines and jokes touches on kindness to a hungry boy, dancing lessons, telepathy, a doctor’s opinion, and a lawyer’s talk. The piece reflects a vintage local miscellany voice with terse witticisms and social stereotypes.
An advertisement promotes Cascarets a ten cent box for headaches biliousness and stomach sourness. It claims toxins in the blood from sluggish liver and bowels cause sickness and that Cascarets cleanse the stomach remove undigested food and foul gases take bile from the liver and evacuate waste, promising a clear head by morning.
A farmer sells his land to move to the city to enjoy urban comforts but learns city life exacts high costs. He notes city workers must stay constantly on duty and struggle to relax, leaving families exhausted and savings slim as luxuries blend with necessities.
A memory of carving a Christmas turkey for twenty at one’s home is recalled with a humorous remark on the era’s hunger and celebrating at the holiday gathering. The speaker notes the relief of finally having food after a period of want.
A jumbled OCR fragment references fur wearing girls and short skirts, a discharge and a new office boy named Conn. It mentions firing him and notes Missouri law code revision by a commission of one person, with a line about a hot temper warping judgment.
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