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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
2
A rustic tobacco advertisement promotes Tennessee Leaf Chewing or Smoking Tobacco in strong or mild varieties. Limited time pricing lists 5, 10, and 25 pound prepaid parcel post options with stated per-pound and bulk totals and references Weakley county banks. Address:
An advertisement touts the morning drink of hot water with limestone phosphate as a path to clear skin and vitality. It claims internal cleanliness improves health and appearance, urging readers to buy a quarter pound of limestone phosphate at the drugstore to test the benefits.
J R Aveber, a Republican candidate for collector, appeared in town on Monday to campaign and meet voters. He discussed local fiscal issues and urged support during the upcoming election.
An old health note claims large meat intake overworks kidneys causing backache and urine issues. It promotes Jed Salts, a lemon lithia drink, as a remedy to cleanse sluggish kidneys, ease urination, and prevent bladder weakness.
W M Rogers has sold his store at Cluthe to C W and Frank Towe who are now in charge. Mr Rogers and family expect to leave for the west in a month or two.
An old advertisement touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound as a simple remedy to darken gray or faded hair quickly. It claims natural, even coloration and renewed attractiveness after one or two applications, noting no disease treatment intended.
Mrs R F Alcorn and her daughter Wilda of Clearwater Kansas have been visiting relatives in this city, spending time with family and friends during a recent trip.
A church program notes topics for a Christian Endeavor meeting on July 7 at the Christian Church led by Marie Norcross and others. Questions cover discovering abilities, using them for Christ, and effects of use or neglect with Bible references and local participants listed.
In Clarendon Arkansas a local board drafted 34 men for Camp Pike, quota 30. All were examined and accepted. no volunteers to stay home. The 34 entrained after the board granted the request to take them all. The writer praises their readiness and notes wartime shifts in Arkansas society with women and Negro workers stepping into war related tasks.
Ethell Harris hosted home folks with Ida Holliman Peculia Newton as dinner guests at C A Mitchells Sunday. W T Fage and wife, Mrs Orin Newton and children, and W T Andrews and family dined at H G Newtons Sunday. Harry and Orin Land visited C F Harris. H E Brazeal and wife called on Silas Moon. Preaching at New Hope every second Saturday and Sunday at 11 am Sev G Chadwell pastor.
Fair and moderately cool weather is indicated for the north portion of the area. Showers are expected in the south portion the first part of the week and again at the end of the week. Temperatures will be below normal.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless liver booster that cures biliousness and constipation without the side effects of calomel. It promises better sleep, strength, and a return to work, claiming it can be taken by children and cannot salivate. It mentions F. J. Davis visiting Douglas County over the weekend.
A local testimonial promotes Doan's Kidney Pills priced 60 cents as a remedy for kidney trouble and backache. Ki D Carpenter, retired druggist, recalls back and kidney issues years earlier and credits the pills with restoring health. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY advertises the product. H C Hogan of Seyojour visited this week.
Summer sales pitch urges buying Chamberlain's remedy now to be prepared for colic or diarrhoea in the family. Highlights its value and readiness in case of an attack.
T. R. Dean of Norwood was in town on Monday, meeting local residents and discussing community affairs. He spoke with neighbors about upcoming events and city improvements.
Sunday visits featured Sam Letsinger at Link Letsinger s home and many calls among the Brentlingers Edwards Williams and Brazeal families. Bees honey and a Studebaker purchase marked the day while an accident cut Mr Edwards finger. The weather was unusually good.
Mrs M R Sears of Baldwinsville New York reports a six month stomach trouble with gas and pains. After one dose the tablets relieved her and continued use cured her. The tablets do not relieve pain but may prevent its return after relief.
Near Norwood Byron Lark visits his cousin near West Plains. Mrs L A Huffman serves ice cream and cake to friends. G W Lark hauls lumber to build a cow barn near his silo. Cutting wheat and picking blackberries keeps daily life busy, with blackberry pies planned for winter. Some tine rains recently.
Local ad quotes John I Jantzen of Delmeny Saskatchewan praising Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for personal and family use, calling it an exceptionally fine preparation.
Mr and Mrs Wesley Frye and their two children visited their brother J H Frye on Sunday Mrs John France is on the sick list Myrtle Shores visited sister Maude Shores and attended the pie supper at Tharp school house Dolly Dimple.
Poisonous stings or bites cause swelling pain or itching and must be treated promptly. Ballards Snow Liniment counteracts the poison serving as antiseptic and healing agent. Price 2d, 3d, and 1.00 per bottle, sold by all medicine dealers.
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