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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1913
Page
6
A Wright County editorial urges strong turnout for Gov. E. W. Major’s roads proclamation on August 20 and 21. It appeals to every able bodied voter, notes abundant manpower, and promises no county cash cost while stressing pride in improving local roads. Local road Overseers are urged to organize and maximize effort.
George Alexander died July 6 after a brief illness in Dawson while visiting his mother Mrs A J Alexander and family from Washington. Funeral held July 10 at Friendship Church with Rev Sherman Griffith. burial beside his little brother. The bereaved mother, father, four brothers and three sisters in Washington are left to mourn the loss.
Patent medicine advertisement touts Texas Wonder by Dr. E W Hall claiming cures for kidney and bladder ailments in men and women including diabetes, rheumatism, and urinary irregularities. Promises bladder regulation in children and mail order for $1.00 with testimonials available. mentions St Louis supplier.
Special correspondent Luther Dugar returned from Springfield and is on the sick list. Singing at the Claxton school house was a success. Children’s Day exercises at the Log church Sunday were well attended. Dr C L Wilson and nephew Howard Hill visit at the farm. Services at Wolf Creek church next Sunday by Rev Anderson. German Lutheran church preaches in German morning and English afternoon every second Sunday. Wanneta.
Cure for skin eruptions claimed by Dr. Hobson's Rexona and Kezema Ointment. Promises instant relief from burning, itching, and scaly skin with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Advert says uses include forehead blemishes with testimonials and availability through Pfeifer Chemical Co.
Mrs Ella Strong Whitt writes from Nickerson Kansas praising the Mansfield Mirror for delivering home news from 500 miles away. She recalls Prof J A Hylton as editor of the Mansfield Mail and lauds his Sunday school advertisement as a novel, effective local newspaper feature. She urges churches to advertise and praises the Mirror and Hylton, ending as a native Ozarks friend.
W D Magli a Whitemound Wisconsin merchant bought a stock of Chamberlains medicine to supply customers. After receiving them he fell ill and says one small bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy was worth more than the cost of his entire stock. For sale by all dealers Adv.
Por Sauk offers new and used motor cycles and motor boats at bargain prices with easy monthly payments. Includes all makes and brand new machines. Write with stamp for reply to Sale Box 11, Trenton, Mich.
A Wright County notice promotes alfalfa cultivation as a profitable, multiple harvest crop. It urges farmers including Andrew Ross and Ed Williams to prepare land and sow alfalfa from August 15 to September, claiming it will provide abundant feed and reduce hay shortages.
Mrs G Stengele of Plainfield New Jersey reports months of stomach distress eased after trying Chamberlains Tablets based on letters from cured users. She says she has nearly finished a package and can now eat almost anything. Ad states product sold by dealers.
Peter J. Moore of Seattle died July 9 after being struck by a car. A veteran of the 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry, he leaves a wife and 13 children, plus brothers and sisters and many relatives. He was born in Tennessee in 1877 and spent much of his life in the Seattle area. Funeral conducted in Seattle with Spanish War Veterans assisting. interred at no cemetery in Seattle.
Notice of annual stockholders meeting for Mansfield Light and Power company Mansfield Missouri to be held at the company office on August 1 1913 at 9 am for electing three directors to serve three two and one year terms and for other business as may come before the meeting F B Fuson president W C Copay secretary
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