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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1914
Page
2
July 27 1914 Willow Springs letters page shares playful chatter and feisty airmails of readers Dinah Issitt and Ace. Ikey Einsenstein signs with mock German brogue describing mail, marriage plans, a rival debater, and a vow to write again.
A Lincoln Pennsylvania merchant shares a Thanksgiving letter praising Dr Miles Heart Remedy and Nervine after a angina diagnosis in 1919. He reports five heart attacks and four months housebound before using the remedies, which he says restored his heart to normal and claims lasting benefit. He notes his 67 years and 35 years in business and retirement. The Miles Medical Company advertises the remedies as sold and guaranteed by all druggists.
Mr. E. S. Lopez of Marilla New York endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve claiming it heals every cut burn wound or sore. Keep a box handy for Burns sores cuts and wounds. Prevents lockjaw. 25c at your druggist. Adyvy
Hiram Brown his wife and Mrs Brayfield of Springfield conduct meetings here representing the Pentecostal denomination.
Mrs William Orvis of Care Michigan praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best medicine in the world after its quick cure for her daughter's severe dysentery. Advertisement notes it is sold by all dealers.
C D Shannon of Mountain Grove advertised the Mountain Grove Chautauqua during a visit on Monday. The event begins an eight day session on August 5.
Several people from here joined the Brown's Cave picnic on Friday and Saturday. A small cutting affair heightened the excitement on the final day, drawing local interest and chatter.
An old time ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to relieve pain from sore, tender, nervous feet and to ease breaking in new shoes. It claims instant stinging relief, reduces sweating and swelling, and offers a free trial package by mail.
A lively community note lists visits and dinners in Mansfield and nearby areas. It mentions Mrs. W F Stone Wriday, Thelma Davis, Eunive Light, Mr. Issitt and others, with references to dinners, family visits, Holiness street services, and a playful exchange about identities and initials.
Notes from Gasconade on July 27 report sick lists and visits as Grandma Campbell and Grandmother Bradbury are ill. Chayley Keys bales straw. Oklahoma fever grips neighbors. Reverend Light welcome baby boy. Grace Shirley returns from Springfield. preaching at Claxton. gatherings at Louis Oetting and W T Pollock homes. German Lutheran church services alternate language. oyster supper featuring Bessie and Isanec Davis garners praise.
W E Booker of Bryant enrolled on Monday as a new Mirror subscriber, joining local readers and adding to the town’s growing newspaper circulation.
Personal news fragment mentions Anna Klich Daisy Lukey and Katie BD as well as Dinah speculation. It notes George Brentlinger's children returning home and Mrs Brentlinger staying with George Miller's, with improving health. Includes social visits to Red Wing and Brown's Cave and lists several local residents and dinner company.
Notice to correspondents asks send items Monday or Tuesday to avoid lateness. It urges, if possible, to mail on Monday and requests each item be written as a separate paragraph for newsletters.
Louis F Reece of Columbia visits at the O L Robinett home. He is the brother of Mrs Robinett and is connected with the Department of Horticulture at the State University.
N J Craig offers money to loan on viable improvised farms located in Wright or Douglas counties. Ady H Hogan, Seymour monument dealer, visited this week and retrieved a monument from the Zimmer grave at Mansfield cemetery.
C H Brazeal, an employee in the Frisco shops at Springfield, visited the city on Sunday with his family for a casual outing and to spend time together.
An old advertisement promotes Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder issues affecting men and women. It claims relief for gravel diabetes back pain and irregularities, with a two month treatment from a small bottle. Readers can mail order for 1.00 and request testimonials. Dr. E Hall, St. Louis, distributes via druggists.
Preaching services every second Saturday evening and Sunday led by Rev. R. J. Carnett. Sunday school each Sunday at 9 45 a.m. Baptist Young Peoples Union meets every Sunday evening with C. A. Stephens as president. W. B. Fillington serves as Sept. contact.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church announces preaching services every fourth Saturday evening and Sunday. Rev. Joseph Davis is pastor with 9:45 a.m. G. W. Freeman serving as superintendent.
The Methodist Church offers services on the first and third Sundays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Rev. J. J. Wolfe serves as pastor with 9:45 a.m. as the starting time for the Sunday school under Superintendent A. Sylton.
Over Mrs. Coday's milliatry store preaching every first Sunday morning and evening and Saturday evening previous Bible school at 10 a m every Sunday Bible study and prayer meeting every Thursday evening Ladies Aid Society every Wednesday afternoon Everyone welcome W T Axtrason Minister
Mansfield Drug Co promotes a picture story to share with friends from fishing trips. The ad highlights Kodak cameras as part of the half fun of outdoor outings and keeps a light, souvenir tone.
Local notes from American Valley July 27 recount rain praise and blackberry loss, visits among Findley, Moody, Bragzeal, and Windley families, church events at Ashley with Rev. C N Findley, and Sunday singing. Entries mention trips to Douglas County, weather hopes, and neighbors sharing meals and calls.
Over 200000 acres of fertile farming land available for free settlement in Oregon with good climate rich soil and no irrigation required for top crops. For map instructions and plat of strong claims send 3.40 to John Keefe Oregon City Oregon. Three years a U.S. surveyor and timberman.
A lively column from July 27 1914 recounts local visits dances and social chatter. Names include Zets Pansy Dinah Ace and Sunny Sue with gatherings at Amos Roy J W Edwards and Mrs J W Edwards plus a playful Vermont joke from a rural schoolteacher.
Mountain Grove Missouri claims Dr F J Fire is an eye specialist using a nerve measure to diagnose headaches eye nervous stomach heart and female trouble claiming world renown and noting free consultation with plans and low fees.
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