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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
6
A cryptic notice lists a yearly rate of 61.00 in advance and mentions a tree event at Mansfeld with a Poe a second note. The fragment references GatereS at the Poe and a price or deadline, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
John W Stephens of Mountain Grove Township announces his candidacy for sheriff of Wright County subject to the will of Republican voters at the August primary.
The Hartvill Journal lists county race contenders including Wm Newton Republican Theodore Willis Democrat Jub Stephens Joey Pyle R J Varble Jonna McClanahan Ben Moore Charlie Sandis W3S Campbell and Jonathan Pryor with Bud Williams assisting Democrats Treasurer Carter and Erves Gorman. Dr Riley of Mafield may seek county judgeship on sheriff's job and Eustor Bleck of the Miro may run for representative. Associate county judges surveyor public administrator coroner constables and justices of peace also on ballot.
Advertisement-style claim promises immediate relief from heartburn indigestion and stomach distress using Herb ine. It asserts relief by expelling undigested food from the stomach and intestines and restoring function with a price of Boy and sale by the elder sellers.
Dr. T F Lenhart was summoned to Ava this week for professional duties. He arrived Tuesday and conducted a series of engagements with local medical staff at Ava General Hospital. The visit focused on patient care coordination and medical training.
Miss Myrtle Miller of Seymour visits Hills and Mountain while Mrs Nannie Estus left Friday for Oklahoma. Sunday School meets at Mt Pleasant each Sunday. A surprise party at John A Hiles’s Monday evening drew a good crowd. A pie supper at No 1 Friday evening invites everyone to attend and bring a pie.
An old style ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills to enliven a torpid liver improve digestion relieve constipation and refresh the skin and eyes. It mentions a drugstore selling the product.
On Sunday January 30 the Christian Endeavor program presents lessons and speaker notes focused on missionary work. Topics include Paul and Barnabas, Ruth Haverty on Peter, W C Cadar on Paul, and currents on Livingstone, Wesleys, and Missionaries from local churches.
Indigestion from rushed meals is warned against in this ad text. It promotes Chamberlain’s Tablets as a remedy to restore digestion, claiming they strengthen the stomach and help the body perform its functions naturally. The copy asserts the product is dependable and available everywhere.
Norwood Route Number 1 School notes describe strong attendance with few absences, improved quiet after Monday, grade updates on physiology and agriculture, fifth grade letter exchanges with Houston, and primary room memorization of the Twenty Third Psalm. Illnesses are reported for Gladys Fuson Pauline Paul and James Cathcart, with hope for quick recovery. Senior word studies on Silas Marner and geometry work for the juniors are noted, plus a Department of Agriculture lantern slides on cattle breeds. Weather is windy and rainy, but sickness is easing. Various staff and student movements are listed, including Miss Osborn and Miss Gladden on school home cooperation and play.
Madison woman recounts relief from nervousness and female troubles after using Cardus the woman’s tonic. An unnamed nurse friend allegedly prescribes it to patients and claims consistent benefit. The speaker urges others to try Cardus and begin today.
Miss Beatrice McIntosh is ill but improving. Claude and Bert Coday now own the mill at Macomb. A large crowd attended the singing Saturday evening at Joe Firye's.
Fragmentary ad style text promotes Bell's Pine Lac as a remedy for children with coughs and colds. It urges keeping child dry and comfortable, avoiding exposure, and emphasizes antiseptic relief. Warnings about delaying treatment and seeking druggist supply are present in garbled phrasing.
The report notes ongoing illness among residents and records a Saturday dinner with David Findley, Coday, and the Macon wife with children preparing to leave for Kansas soon. It mentions Miss Neadth and Edna Car, and that son spent the week with Mya, Otte Moody.
Odin Preaching at the Methodist church on the fourth Sunday morning and evening led by Rev Dr Killam. A pie supper at Newton school Saturday night drew modest attendance due to sickness and bad weather. Mrs L L Tavid is sick, Mrs S R Hedrick stays with her parents and cares for her mother, both reported better. School attendance has been low from illness and weather. Cleo Kelly visited home folks Friday through Sunday. Mrs A Wells and baby on sick list. No preaching at the Methodist church Sunday due to protracted meeting at Hartville. Miss Fifia Hedrick visited her uncle and aunt on Sunday. Charles Mitchell and wife, Miss Isabel Hollman, Ben Matlock and George Blankenship and wives, Oran Sewton and Jesse Newtons, spent Sat-Sun at HG Newton's. Sunday Dr Bartley and wife, Frank Beckett, Homer Hedrick and Prank Heckett were Harteille visitors Monday.
A vintage patent medicine claim touts new discovery by Dr Bing to cure colds and soothe throat irritation. It promises to kill old geilas and expel mucus, claim 60 glands and tissues benefit, and guarantee satisfaction after 45 years of use.
A fragment lists Y Pes Oh B Prof J A Hylton and school staff including Miss Maude Coday and J C Carter with teachers ROM Rogers and J A Wyston. An ad promotes Barlard's Now Liniment for pleurisy pain and lumbago, claiming rapid relief and broad availability with prices 21c 50c and $1.00 per bottle.
A vintage health note urges avoiding frequent colds with simple habits. It suggests a sponge bath, warm bed, good sleep, and rapid use of Chamberlain Duigh Remedy to recover quickly, claiming these steps reduce future colds. The ad emphasizes early treatment and availability of the remedy.
At the C P Church Joseph Davis preached Sunday. Lame back may come from overwork or cold, or disease. In the two former cases the remedy is Ballard's Show Liniment. It should be rubbed thoroughly over the affected part for prompt relief. Price 5c per bottle. Sold to all dealers.
District Deputy Grand Master G W Tripp completed the installation of Mansfield Lodge I O O P officers on Saturday evening. Officers listed include Ezra Dennis Past Grand Fred Grover Noble Grand John Eldridge Vice Grand R L Alford Secretary James Coday Treasurer G W Tripp Warden W A Black Conductor J C Turner Inside Guardian G W Tarbutton Outside Guardian Homer Tarbutton Right Supporter Noble Grand J W Brentlinger Left Supporter M Miller Right Supporter Vice Grand L Johnson Left Supporter W N Draper Right Scene Supporter Tarbatton Left Scene Chrent singer Chaplain Ezra Dennis GW Tripp JW Brazeal Trustees The first degree was conferred on WA Glenn Next meeting Feb 3 with degrees to be conferred.
A Cabool Missouri resident J W Shepard testifies to long backache relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He confirms a complete cure and notes over two years kidney health. He again endorses the product and mentions the same remedy sold by Furher Milburne Co Buffalo NY adv.
The Baptist church heard Rev J M England deliver a sermon Sunday detailing faith and community. Members gathered for worship in the church building and fellowship followed services.
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