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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
5
A damaged ad warns that millions of fraudulent aspirin tablets were sold by a Brooklyn maker composed mostly of talcum powder. It stresses buying genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in original packaging with proper directions and dosage, noting Bayer as the trusted brand.
A health advisory urges drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims this internal bath prevents poisons from entering the blood and promotes youthful vitality.
The Wright County Rural Letter Carriers Association met at the LOC hall in Mansfield Priory with officers elected and plans for a tri county expansion. Attendees included Robert Mo Hunter Min Grove Win He Nickle Hartville Elvin Lee Mowntabn and many others from Willht Dowells Mount Grove and surrounding towns.
Hartville and surrounding towns report the Wright County Odd Fellows Grand Lodge session. Elections named Oliver M. Harvey as Deputy Grand Master and James Fo Fulbrisne as Grand Warden. The 1918 20 year membership tallies are listed for several lodges. Sedalia chosen as the 1820 meeting site. The club plans Ozark Association events and a Carthage company will run night passes during June meetings.
Mrs. Alice Scurlock of Jackson Ohio writes that after years of severe back and side pain nervousness and headaches she used Cardui 11 or 12 bottles and is now well able to work with renewed strength. She credits Cardui for relief and urges other women to try it. NCB-10 T. F. Lenkirt and Homer Tarbut ton were in Seymour Thursday.
A local advertisement touts Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy replacing calomel. It claims any bottle guarantees money back if not effective for liver sluggishness and constipation, urging adults and children to use it instead of calomel and to wake up feeling fine.
RR Hoyer purchases G M Wunter's interest in the Hunter and Royer store at Hartville confirming a change in ownership of the local business. Both parties acknowledged the transfer and related arrangements.
A letter to the Mirror urges Mansfield to organize a strawberry movement with Wright County farmers. Citing reports of high prices and large carloads from nearby towns, the writers propose a local meeting to set acreage for fall planting and plan shipments next year, aiming to boost local employment and commerce.
Richard C Fewin born in Illinois October 2, 1833 married Mary Jane Martin in 1801. Nine children born. five living: W. H. Fewin Seymour Richard C. Fewin Pitcher Okla James F. Fewin Poplar Bluff Mrs Jennie Davis Kansas City and John P. Fewin Kincaid Kansas. Died May 28 1919 at his farm of dropsy. Funeral held Baker Cemetery 4 pm Thursday conducted by Rev Sterling Gaskell. Also noting the death of Grandma Flemmings at 91 after a fall and long illness. Serena Ellen Davis 15 died suddenly at her daughter’s home. burial Vansant.
Generally fair weather expected this week with temperatures below normal in the first half and near normal in the second half.
The sth district Christian endeavor convention will be held at Culeol from June ff to 8.
An old advert claims Dean's Kidney Pills cured Justice D H Fleming of Willow Springs Missouri of back and kidney misery. He describes back pain, abnormal secretions, and vision blur, saying three boxes restored health. Sold for 60 cents at dealers through Foster Milburn Co New York.
G. W. Burney and his wife visited D. M. Pickell and his wife in Rogersville during the week, sharing a social call between families.
A fragment advises on a disorder linked to moisture in residual food matter. It promotes drinking water, eating raw fruit, and outdoor exercise to overcome it. Warns against strong laxatives and cathartics which dehydrate. Recommends Chamberlin's Tablets as mild and pleasant to use.
Jeorfe Dewhirsts have moved to the Nichola property, which was vacated by Professor C. J. Haworth and his wife. The transition appears in local notices detailing changes in occupancy and property stewardship.
An old advertisement touts BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT for skin itching. It claims instant relief and permanent cure after several applications, sold by all dealers.
Wright county Republican chair Joe H. Dennia and Mrs. Morar Pout led a party to Hartville for a county committee meeting. changes to township reps, new members named, and a push to recognize the auxiliary women as a political force likely to influence the next presidential election.
Ivan Lark writes from Newport May 20 1900 describing a fifteen day voyage from the North Sea and encounters with icebergs near Nova Scotia. He notes an aviator’s victory, longing for home and Petehos, plans to visit Boston and Virginia, and a reference to the Sound with wealthy New York homes.
STONY PONT Miss Ida Raney returned from Weir City Kas with Mrs G W Lark. Rev Welker meeting at Norwood closes Sunday. Miss Ida Raney spent Sunday with sister Mrs Emna Johnston. Robert Rader returned from France. Miss Pearl Raney to Weir City in December expected home soon with husband for a two week visit. Heavy rain noted. Born to Everett Dunlay an S pound girl.
Mrs J B Freeman hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering at her home in honor of her daughter Mrs L A Quigley of Lawrence Kansas. Guests included Mesdames G S Burney W A Plinek N J Craig J E B Crate Fr M Farnall GW Freeman J A Freeman J A Fuson W B Hitch cock Elizabeth Coday Horace Paul J Reynolds MF West A Wilder L A Quigley J A Riley R M Rovers and Miss Maude Reynolds Roger Sisk.
From Senator Spencer of Washington D C a letter to Mr Black thanks him for a telegram about war time prohibition and offers further service. Spencer writes he will not forget it and invites continued contact.
A Wright county chapter of the American Legion, formed by discharged soldiers sailors and marines, is organized with RE. C. Steele as chairman, Paul J. Robinett as vice chairman, Charles Nichola as secretary, Jones Hunter as treasurer, Reed Whittaker as chaplain, and Lewis Wood as sergeant-at-arms.
A marriage license was issued at Ava to Herbert Katieline of Ava and Lillian McCrite of Bryant.
A Rochester man reports thirty years of stomach and bowel trouble improved by Peruna, urging others with catarrh or stomach issues to try the tonic. The ad promotes Peruna in liquid or tablet form, with Dr Hartman’s World Famous Peruna and a free health book from The Peruna Company.
Wheelcher, cashier of the Wright County Tank of Hartville, was here Saturday.
An old remedy ad promotes using Salts to ease kidney strain after excess meat. It claims uric acid from meat overworks kidneys, causing backache headaches and rheumatic pains, and suggests four ounces of tea, a tablespoonful in water daily to restore kidney function and urine clarity.
ProfoC Haworth left for Springfield to attend a Southwest Missouri Teachers' Convention.
An advertisement touts Wyetha Sage and Sulphur Compound as a popular hair darkening preparation sold at drug stores. It claims the product darkens gray or faded hair naturally after one or two applications, making hair look lush and youthful, and notes it is a toilet requisite not for disease treatment.
Prosecuting Attorney Charles Hy, Jackson and Cofer Carter of Hart ville were here on Friday en route home from Kansas City.
Residents and doctors in Mansfield are astonished by Adler-ika a simple backthorp bark glycerine medicine that claims to instantly cleanse the bowel relieve sour stomach and gas and prevent appendicitis Fuson Drug Company promotes the remedy with bold assurances and patient testimonies.
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