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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1919
Page
5
An old column touts hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate as a daily morning wash to cleanse the stomach bowels and blood, claim better appetite and vitality. It urges readers with constipation biliousness stomach trouble and other ailments to buy and drink the mixture daily.
Lewis F. Reese writes to O. L. Robinett dated November 28, 1912, recounting the Allied advance through Belgium after the Nov 1 battle and the anticipated armistice. He notes American troops breaking through Fritz, the calm after rumors, and his stay with a Belgian family near a liberated bridge. He describes roads lit by lamps, towns decorated with flags, and Belgian hospitality as troops rest on Thanksgiving before likely moving into Germany.
M Hodge purchased the Row land residence located in Mansfield, securing ownership of the property. The deal finalizes a local real estate transaction and confirms Hodge as the new resident of the Mansfield property.
An advertisement urges readers that meat is hard on kidneys and promotes Jad Salta made from grape and lemon acids with lithia to flush kidneys. It claims benefits include clearing wastes, easing back pain, and preventing bladder issues, recommending a daily teaspoonful before breakfast for several days.
John Piersons have returned from Guthrie Center Iowa after a brief trip. Family members report a safe journey and plan small gatherings to welcome them home.
A historical advertisement promotes Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use mixture that darkens gray hair naturally. Dampened on a strand it claims to restore natural color and luster by morning, with repeated use yielding a glossy youthful appearance. It states no disease cure.
Mt Pleasant territory holds preaching sessions each second Saturday and Sunday while more snows fall. Local residents perform routine chores and social visits including Miss Minnie Dennis resuming school after sickness and several neighbors hauling feed, sawing wood, and visiting. Names include Minnie Dennis G E Dennis J E Seal Hartville Norwood Barney Smith Frye and others with casual Friday and Sunday calls among families and friends.
The Rushing family Joe with wife Millie Guasie and Everett visited P. J. Wells Friday night for games and good fun. Barbara Wells and Bessie Glasa attended New Grove callers on Saturday, amid pleasant weather as the snow disappeared.
At the last Athenians meeting Mrs. A J Wilder was elected second vice president and Mrs Horace Paul assistant secretary. Mr D R Snyder and daughters Misses Grace and Gladya were elected members.
A reader recalls relief from a cold or catarrh using Ely's Cream Balm. The fragrance antiseptic cream is applied inside the nostrils to soothe swollen mucous membranes and clear air passages, offering immediate breathing ease and quieter nights.
A. S. McNaul and wife of Corwenaville Pa visited the home of his brother S W McNaul. Their son Willard, who stayed at the S W McNaul home, is now with Uncle Sam's boys overseas.
Calomel sales fall as Dodson’s Liver Tone gains traction in town. Local druggists pledge safety and efficacy, offering a money back guarantee if it fails to relieve liver sluggishness and constipation. The vegetable remedy is advertised as pleasant tasting and harmless for children and adults, promising a night-time dose with morning relief and no next-day upset.
Hartville district deputy Grand Master W A Newton installed Mansfield Lodge No 146 officers. Roy Dennis received the initiatory degree Friday night. Joint installation covered Norwood Abeka Mountain Grove Cedar Gap and Hartville lodges with several officers named for each lodge and visitors from Mountain Grove.
Wright County Independent Order of Odd Fellows officers elect will be installed at night on dates in January. Rayborne on January 18 and Jericho on January 25. W A Newton District Deputy Grand Master will oversee installations.
Paris Illinois, Lydia Arbogast recalls being 16, frail with a sick headache and poor color. After taking Cardus she improved: better color, growth, and vitality. she credits Cardul with life becoming worth living. Cardul touted as a safe vegetable tonic aiding women’s health for forty years.
The Hartville high school has been elevated to second class status, reflecting a restructuring in the district. No additional details were provided on dates or criteria for the change.
A Willow Springs justice of the peace, D. H Fleming, reports disordered kidneys and back pain. He attributes relief to three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills, noting restored kidney function and improved vision after treatment. The ad promotes Doan's Kidney Pills, price 50 cents, via Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N Y.
Route Number Three Mrs Mike Branstetter spent Saturday at Morgan Dodson s. H G Newton and wife spent Sunday with their son Orin and family. Mrs D Dorrell and grand son June were Saturday visitors at C F Barris s. Martin Newton spent Saturday night at Orin Newton s. Paul and Fred Harris called on Alva Dorrell Sunday evening. Mrs Mike Branstetter was a Wednesday visitor at I T D.x on s, C F Harris and wife were dinner guests at Silas Moon s Sunday. Mrs Ela Buck and daughter Vera who have been visiting at Mike Branstetter s the past three weeks returned Wednesday to Coffeyville Kansas. Preaching at New Hope every first and third Saturday nights and Sundays Rev J E Seal pastor. Pray fer meeting every second and fourth Sunday at 4dp m Everyone is cordially invited to attend CASEY JONES.
A newspaper note promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a good remedy for a bad cough. It claims to heal the lungs and quiet irritation and is stated as widely endorsed.
Sheriff G Sanders and Prosecuting Attorney Charles H Jackson of Hartville spent the week visiting the area. The pair conducted meetings and discussed local law enforcement matters with residents and officials.
Dr. F. H. Riley has returned from Hartville where he has been performing dental procedures.
Mrs. Morgan lists 80 donors who supplied cash and goods during sickness. Items include groceries meat lard sugar coffee beans syrup and more from numerous neighbors such as T B German Sarah Gaskill J T Slate H C Slate Amos Hendrieks Jason Hight Dr J A Fuson and many others. Total contributions exceed forty dollars.
Readers share their experiences with Chamberlains Cough Remedy praising rapid relief for coughs and colds. Mrs O Cook of Macon Illinois reports quick relief, Mrs James A Knott of Chillicothe Maine calls it unbeatable for coughs, and H J Moore of Oval Pennsylvania notes it cured settled chest colds.
James E. Brammer, secretary of the Dora lodge, whose hall burned, has been arrested on a charge of burning the building.
Promote relief with Ballard's Snow Liniment that penetrates to the sore area. Relieves stiffness and pain in joints and muscles. Sold by all dealers.
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