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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
4
E B Garner A M Curtis R F Adams and Dr Lee Farmer of Hartville along with G M Hooter of Manes traveled Monday toward Cabool to attend a Masonic picnic.
An old advertisement warns of chills after bathing or exercise allowing a cold to develop and urges early treatment with Dr King’s New Discovery. It claims the balsam soothes inflammation and cough and repairs tissues, urging readers to buy at the druggist for 50 cents or one dollar.
J. E. Nevils purchased a new Maxwell automobile last Saturday and took his first trip Sunday. The Democrat notes two Maxwell cars are now operating on the Ava and Mansfield route.
A Caldwell Ohio reader, E W Archer, explains his family relies on Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for years. He notes they never go on extended visits without it, keeping the medicine at hand wherever they travel. The advertisement promotes easy availability.
W. A. Newton of Hartville, district deputy grand master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, will install officers at Grovespring July 7 Cedar Gap July 11 Jericho July 14 Mountain Grove July 19 Norwood July 20 and Hartville July 24 with Grand Master Hartley attending. Local Odd Fellows urged to attend Hartville installation on July 24 to meet the grand officer and farmers noted as attendees.
Ben Johnson known as Jargo was arrested last week by Constable E R Proc on a charge of stealing a horse from Clarence Merchant in Astoria.
The International Sunday School Association calls all Sunday Schools to observe July 1 as Patriotic Sunday. Mansfield Christian Sunday School will observe Sunday July 1 as Patriotic Sunday and extends a cordial invitation to all.
Sloan's Liniment claims fast relief for rheumatic pains neuralgia toothache lumbago sprains and bruises without rubbing. It soothes by penetrating easily with cleaner use than plaster or ointments and is sold by druggists in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes.
C. T. Patterson and Paul Evans are appointed members of the State Committee of Agriculture and Food. They join Jewell Mayes and A. J. Myers to form the board, as reported by Mountain Grove Herald.
In a Des Moines church lecture a Indian missionary recounted illness while traveling in India and credited Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life. The speaker urged reliance on the remedy for mild bowel complaints common here and in India. Obtainable everywhere.
Paul Robinett of Mountain Grove has accepted a position with the horticultural department of the Ames Iowa College of Agriculture. He is a brother of O L Robinet of Mansfield.
Teething babies suffer in heat with sour stomach and loose bowels. McGees Baby Elixir is pitched to correct stomach, calm bowels, and aid digestion. Available 25c and 50c per bottle from Fuson Drug Co.
Sheriff C. G. Sanders arrived from Hartville to supervise operations and observe activities at the site. His presence added official oversight as workers conducted essential tasks and maintained security.
A Cincinnati author touts Freezone as a painless remedy to loosen and remove corns and calluses. Drops applied cause the corn or callus to lift root and all, drying quickly without irritation. A small bottle costs little and eliminates hard or soft corns, with wholesale drug houses offering it.
Brushy Knob residents share visits and travels including Mrs Ward Nall and Miss Rosie Renfrew at Mrs Louis Lord's home. Misses Renfrew head to Caloma Michigan for summer with sister Mrs Oren Bronson. Local choir rehearses songs for the Fourth program. Judge Baker of Ava, formerly Brushy Knob, has died at Ava from heart failure leaving nine children. Odd Fellows lodge and local members attend funeral.
Frank J. Cheney declares his firm will pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Sworn December 6, 1886, before Notary A. W. Fleason. Advertisement notes internal action through blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials and Toledo address. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and druggist sales.
Gasconade reports dry hot weather and asks for rain to help corn. C D Findley and wife attend Pleasant Ridge church and dine with A S Findley. Mrs Fason of Little Creek visits daughter Mrs Jason Findley. Claud Smith and wife visit parents Mr and Mrs Spener and attend Pleasant Ridge church. Aunt Mary Findley ill. Wolf Creek Baptist holds preaching every brd Saturday and Sunday. Rev Dave Long pastor. Singing held first Sunday at 2 pm and third Sunday at 10 am led by John Maggins.
Left overs J. W. Glass is reported on the sick list. The Odd Fellows held a meeting. D. Howard’s Thursday afternoon visit. Miss Nora Stogsdill stayed with I. D. Howard’s last week. Tomato setting at J. W. Kennedy’s seems to be progressing nicely. G. W. Mackey was in Mansfield Tuesday.
A Friday meeting of the M. E. Ladies' Aid Society with Mrs. W. B. Hitchsock concluded with refreshments. An advertisement urges readers to use Ballard's Snow Liniment for itching, claiming instant relief and long term cure, priced at 25c, 30c, and 100c per bottle.
The Jericho ball team hosts an ice cream supper Saturday night with a surprise choir. Guests include Nellie Parker on the sick list and Mrs Inez Westbrook with children visiting Blanche Bolender. Local neighbors and families share news of visits and Sunday activities at Antioch with 10 30 Sunday School.
Hiram Testerman of Springfield has been visiting at the home of her parents Roe Strang and his wife.
South Bound notes a bridge project planned near Sam Minor place. Reports mention Mrs. Hugh Williams in Norwood last week and Miss Lucile Short staying with Miss Ollie Chance. Ernest Wade visited grandparents in Doulas county last week. Jesse King and wife visited Asa Wade Saturday. Miss Blanch Moore and her mother picked gooseberries at their farm last week.
Mrs Kate Metz of Cobden writes that after years of cramping spells and severe headaches her 62 year old mother improved after using Cardus. She notes four bottles ended the headaches and restored appetite, urging publication of her letter.
Clyde Turner a student at Springfield Business College visited his home region this week meeting family and friends and sharing updates from campus life during the break.
Cast including Roy Norcross Roy Handy Snyder Craig Ben Grover Win Crain Dick Alcorn Misses Mary Alcorn Alice Mooney and Leoni Hoover attended a Saturday night performance of The Unwritten Law at Seymour, highlighting community engagement in a regional show.
Forest Home residents report storms with hail and high water washing and tearing up gardens while others travel to Springfield Cold Springs and Norwood. Mentions include J Mark Mink Ed Standard John M Mink and Albert Cline with farm moves, drafts, and community visits amid showers and county trips in Douglas and Missouri.
Pea Ridge items announce preaching at Olin every fourth Saturday night and Sunday evening led by Rev G Fr Bondy with Sunday school led by S H Fuge as superintendent, Miss Sarah Todd secretary, Miss Roxa Newton organist. Also preaching at the Pea Ridge Methodist church fourth Sunday morning and night led by Rev G I Bundy with Sun day school led by Will Dedmond superintendent and Miss Verba Page secretary. The note thanks for rain but says it is still dry. J M Newton is on the sick list. Melvin Bartley and family visited John Dix on Saturday night. Dix family returned home Sunday.
The area has experienced dry weather recently with crops and gardens needing rain. Floyd Howard's household is recovering from measles. G. W. Mackey and daughter Pearl visited New Grove on Friday. A well attended Antioch meeting occurred Sunday. J. Pearl is closing his Pearl Center store to relocate to Joplin.
Mrs. Mary Rawson of Houston Mo reports relief from rheumatic pains and backache after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad claims irregular kidney secretions and back symptoms improve with the remedy and notes a 50 cent price at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y is listed as the proprietor.
Rev Allman of Aurora preached at the CO P Church Sunday in a brief religious service report noting the local attendance and spiritual message delivered from the pulpit.
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe substitute for calomel. It claims calomel irritates the liver, causes cramps and nausea, and warns against salivation. The ad promises quick liver action, improved energy, and harmless use for children, with a money-back guarantee.
P J Wells reports his corn was frosted last week as Midway Summer arrives with clouds prompting expectations of rain. The early spring cool spell seems more desired than the season’s warmth, highlighting farming concerns as frost lingers late.
Dr. Il I Riley secretary of the County Highway Commission reports that the State Highway Davinaes say the state auditor mailed County Treasurer D C Carter of Hartville a warrant. The requisition covers drug funds for road work on 100 miles completed in January February and March.
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