Dodson's Liver Tonic Offers Safer Calomel Substitute
An advertisement pits calomel against Dodson's Liver Tonic a vegetable liquid touted as a safe effective alternative. It claims calomel causes salivation weakness and sickness while Dodson's Liver Tonic starts the liver safely without side effects and suits both children and adults. It promises easy relief from biliousness constipation sluggishness headaches and sour stomach and urges checking with a druggist if not preferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Dadson
Spence School Closes as Teacher Cites Measles Outbreak
Gus Brazsal, a teacher at the Spence school, dismissed classes due to a measles outbreak. Officials urge caution as health measures are set to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Brazsal
Spence School
Twice Proven Kidney Pills Testimony from Mountain Grove Barber
Henry Bromley of Mountain Grove Missouri testifies in 1906 and 1916 that Deans Kidney Pills cured years of kidney trouble. He describes back pain frequent urination and weakness prior to treatment and claims three boxes fully restored health with no trouble since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bromley
Lbng & Scott Sts
Mountain Grove
Dean
Bromley
Deers
Foster Milburn Co
Mfers
Buffalo
N.Y
Mail route change names Rev J E Nevis on duty
Ava Democrat reports Rev J E Nevis now in charge of the Maastichl and Ava mail route and delivering the mail with Bob Coffeen assisting him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Nevis
Maastichl
Ava
Bob Coffeen
Ava Democrat
Exemption Board Fulfills Mail Quota and Class A Rise
The local exemption board completed mailing its questionnaires by Wednesday and cleared the docket daily, classifying over eight hundred cases with fewer than twenty reporting late. Class A members without dependents are rising, boosting the pool likely to pass physicals and fill national army needs, with few Class B men expected in Wright County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassis Warrid
Hurtvill
Marriage Contract Filed in Springfield Highlights Local Union
A common law marriage contract between Alva Jarman, 20, and Elsie Bond, 19, both of Springfield, was filed for record. The vows promise lifelong companionship. witnesses include C Bond, Kate Bond, Virgie Bond, Mrs Pearl Bond, and C Bond. Signed November 24 with Jarman's father in Montana unavailable. attorney J T DeWurss handled the papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Jarman
Elsie Bond
Springfield
Eich
C. Bond
Kate Bond
Virgie Bond
Pearl Bond
Jarman
Misa Bond
Montana
J. T. DeWurss
Lodge Officers Installed In Wright County
Among the Lodges Tie Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors will have a first installation of officers Saturday night Jan 19. Royal Neighbors will serve refreshments. District Deputy Grand Master W A Newton of Hartville installed Manafield Lodge No 146 I O C F officers Saturday night. New officers include John Eldridge P G W A Black N G Hugh Williams W G Ezra Dennis Secretary T F Lenhart Treasurer G W Tripp Conductor J W Brazesl Warden S Tripp L G D S Cantrell O G ht P Williams R S S A E Brown L B Jc Turner R S N G James Coday L S N G R R Wright Chaplain M E Stephens R S V G R E Cooley L S V G J W Brazeal G W Tripp and R R Wright Trustees. Installation at Norwood postponed to Jan 24 with joint Odd Fellows and Rebekahs installation. Newton will install officers of Wright county lodges on Jan 19 for Stayborn and Jan 26 for Jericho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A Newton of
Hartville
Manafield Lodge
C. F
John Eldridge
W. A. Black
N. G. Hugh Williams
W. G. Ezra Dennis, Secretary. T. F. Lenhart, Treasurer G. W. Tripp
J. W. Brazesl
S. Tripp
D. S. Cantrell
O. G
Ht. P. Williams
R.S. S
R. E. Cooley
J. W. Brazeal
G. W. Tripp
R R. Wright
Norwood
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
W. A. Newton
Wright County
Rtayborn
Jericho
Ballard's Horehound Syrup touted as cough remedy
An advertisement promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a cure for a bad cough and lung irritation. It lists prices of 25 cents, 50, and 100 dollars per bottle and notes sale through all medicine dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Medicine
Ady
New Year Greetings From D J Watkins to Florida Paper
A Pensacola reader from January 1 1914 writes to extend new year greetings and congratulates the publication for its excellence noting the issue of December 27 1917 speaks for itself and wishing continued success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Florida
D. J. Watkins
Christian Endeavor Meeting Rescheduled for January 20
The program will be used for Jan 20 since no meeting occurred on Sunday. J D Reynolds will conduct the gathering at the M E church, which will convene at 6 o'clock as officers are to be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Reynolds
M E. Church
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised by Publisher
Earl G. Russ, publisher of the Hamilton County Republican News in Syracuse Kansas, endorses Chamberlain Medicine Co.’s cough remedy after discussing its preparations with a company representative. He notes his family of six children has used it for years and calls it the only cough remedy on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Chamberlain
Earl G. Russ
Hamilton County Republican News
Syracuse
Kans
Adv
Gage Ten Beauties and Darkens Hair
A potion named Wyeth's Gage and Bulphur Compound promises to turn gray or faded hair dark and lustrous in days. Marketed as a Sage Tea Recipe improved with extra ingredients, it claims natural, even color and a more youthful appearance after one or two applications. It warns the preparation is not a disease cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wryeth
Kingman man accused of looting over the Ozarks
Mr Noblette of Kingman is reported to have been here looting over the Ozarks, with authorities noting the disruption and seeking further information. Local officials caution residents about theft in the area and urge vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Noblette
Kingman Covety
Kas
Ozarks
Cham berlain s Cough Remedy Praised by Pittsfield Mother
Mrs George Lewis of Pittsfield New York says Chamberlains Cough Remedy ended her five year old sons two to three week cold after other medicines failed The child recovered rapidly and was well in a few days according to the advertisement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
George Lewis
Pittsfield
N. Y
Stop Catarrh With Ely's Cream Balm
Open nostrils and head as Ely's Cream Balm soothes inflamed membranes in the nose and head. A fragrance antiseptic cream that penetrates mucous membranes for relief, leaving you breathing easier and headache-free. Suitable for head colds and catarrh sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Shafer to Open Sanitary Creamery at Joplin
C C Shafer a former traveling representative of the Mtn Grove Creamery at Springfield plans a new creamery in Joplin named the Sanitary Creamery company. R L Cave will be associated with him. Shafer has resigned as manager of Mountain Grove Creamery at Carthage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C C. Shafer
Mtn. Grove Creamery Company
Springfield
Joplin
Sanitary Creamery Company
R L Cave
Shafer
Mountain Grove Company
Carthage
Borozone Promoted as Ideal Antiseptic and Healing Agent
Surgeons stress first treatment for cuts burns bruises and wounds. An efficient antiseptic applied promptly prevents infection and promotes immediate healing. Borozone claimed as ideal antiseptic and healing agent for man or beast, sold by dealers in medicine at 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ady
J W Collier Endorses Black-Draught Vitamin T
Mrs J W Collier of Hardin Missouri says Thedford s Black-Draught is a long trusted home remedy for liver and stomach troubles. She uses it when feeling ill and credits it with quick relief noting it is a staple in thousands of homes. The piece also mentions J W Kennedy planning a canning factory in Hartville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin, Mo
J. W. Collier
Drink Hot Water Each Morning for Internal Cleanliness
A health note urges drinking warm water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to flush the stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels. It claims cleansing the interior prevents sour breath, headaches, constipation, and illness, comparing internal cleansing to external bathing and recommending a quarter pound of limestone phosphate daily.
Insurance Agent Settles Cedar Gap Death Claim
J. J. Orten, agent for New York Life Insurance, drove to Cedar Gap last Sunday to settle the death claim of Luther Lee. The claim is payable to Mrs Lee in monthly installments of fifty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Orten
New York Life Insurance Company
Cedar Gap
Luther Lee
Lee
Marshfield Muli
Are Your Sewers Clogged What a Constipation Warns
An old advertisement describes constipation as a bodily sewer blockage and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild purgative that eases the bowels and aids digestion. The voice uses vivid metaphor to urge use of the remedy.
Salts For Backaches And Kidney Relief
A fragmented ad-like snippet promotes salts for backache and kidney discomfort. It urges consulting a physician or taking radum derived from grape and lemon acid with Tithia to stimulate sluggish kidneys, neutralize urine acidity, and ease bladder issues. It mentions a remedy called Jud Salta for regular injuries and a light, clear water intake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jud Salta
Preaching Schedules and Local Social Notes at Pea Ridge and Odintel
Last week featured 4th Sunday and Saturday night preaching schedules at Pea Ridge and Olin by Rev T J Gideon. Social items include Harley Mitchell staying with Charles Gatland and a Hartville visit by several locals. a Odintel outing, a surprise birthday musicale for Mike Branstetter with many attendees and musicians. a wire accident for Homer Hedrick affecting his horse. and a lively birthday gathering with music from five instruments and cheerful farewells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pea Ridge
Olin
T. J. Gideon
Harley Mitchell
Charles
L.l.gatland
James Land
Verba Blankenship
Beulah
Hartville
Mike Branstetter
Woodrow
L L Land
Will Dedwwon
Ethel
James Beckett
Homer Hedrick
Jesse Newton
Ernest Newton
Mr. Curtis
H. A Reukauf
R.hedrck
Mises Elsie
Alice
Lillie Matlock
Aleth Fuge
Esia Hedrick
Gus Rushing
Wilford Dorrell
George Harris
Fred
Lawrence Reukaul
Vernon
Lester Newton
Elmer Fuge
Morgan Dodson
Walter Newton
Albert Matlock
Oren Newton
Curtis
Lester
Oren
H. A
Fred Reukaul
Midway hit by heavy snow and winter chill
The Midway area faced a major snowstorm signaling winter's stay. Miss Millie Rushing stayed with Otto Dedmon, Opal Simmons returned from Elmer Rushing’s, and Mrs J W Yandle visited her son. Irmey Kennedy dismissed Hog Bye school for a measles week. Fannie Duffield’s family returned to Tulsa after visiting John Gater. Thompson of Midway was in Seymour and rain slowed milling. A large flock of turkeys sold well last week amid two mumps and two measles outbreaks in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie Rushing
Otto Dedmon
Opal Simmons
Elmer Rushing
J. W. Yandle
Janes
Daniel Brasher
Irmey Kennedy
Hog Bye
Fannie Duffield
John Gater
Tulsa
Okla
Thompson
Midway
Seymour
George Spock
Wolf Creek Notes From Last Week's Items
Community updates show wood gathering as a daily task. Aunt Mary Ivy is quite poorly and Elmer Coday struggles with back pain. Mrs Ellen Hall and Laura German of Coffeyville Kansas visit Jason Coday's. James Dennis ill with lagrippe. Eva Swithh stayed with Della Coday. Marion Shelton and wife traveled to Hartville and back in snow. Grandma Fagan not improving. Jon Frye gains a new telephone. Ethel Coday visited uncle Alex Campbell. Della Coday stayed with Birdie Smith. Polly Ann notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ivy
Elmer Coday
Ellen Hall
Laura German
Coffeyville
Kans
Jason Coday
James Dennis
Lagrippe
Eva Swithh
Della Coday
Marion Shelton
Hartville
Grandma Fagan
Jon Frye
Ethel Coday
Alex Campbell
Birdie Smith
Polly Ann
Snowy Bryant Diary Touches Local Life
Miss Stella Merritt stays at Henry Detherage's and attends school in Bryant. Eugene Pettitt is ill. Several children here have whooping cough. Church services at Dutch Hall Saturday evening reported as a good meeting. Isa Huffman plans to start school Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Merritt
Henry Detherage
Bryant
Eugene Pettitt
Dutch Hall
Isa Huffman
Hair remedy claims and soap advertised by Mrs Blake
An ad excerpt features a letter from Mrs M. J. Blake praising Mildredina hair remedy and Skin and Complexion Soap. She claims two years use, color preservation from girlhood, and that friends consider Mildredina the finest product, with Endloes M. D. priced at 3.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Endloes M. D
M. J. Blake
Town Talk Tablets Promised For Women’s Comfort
Promotes Town Talk Tablets as a remedy for thin hollow women and those with fatigue, hysteria, and menstrual suffering. Claims nourish the body and organs, with testimonial from Mrs N A Hatch of Brockton Mass and a price of $1.00 a bottle from Home Relief Laboratories Boston Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Hatch
Park Avenue
Brockton
Mass
Home Relief Laboratories
Boston
Masa
Local notices from Mountain Grove and Bryant area
Albert Butler works in Mountain Grove. J. W. Pugh suffers rheumatism in his hand. Rev. Archie Haleford preached at Bryant Sunday. John Brixey has the measles. A large crowd attended the Thursday night prayer meeting and were warmly welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Butler
Mountain Grove
J. W. Pugh
Archie Haleford
Bryant
John Brixey
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DR. Thacher
Fuson Drug
Atexas Wonder
Booth
Eviptur
Christian Endeavor Program
Chamberlain's
James Newton
Trumann
Ark
Gage Ten Beauties
Mrs. Celier
J. W. Kennedy
Neal Carter
Wolf Creek
Rohe
Tnrants
PTA Eae
New York
YM Mo
Mildredina
Mildredina Sigeun
LEN Toon
Baltimore
The
Mildred Louise Co
Mada
DR. Miles
Miles
Coanc
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