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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1920
Page
3
An ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast, guaranteed remedy for severe colds. It promises instant relief after the first dose, with two more doses every two hours to end grippe misery. The copy touts unassisted use, pleasant taste, no quinine, and only a few cents cost at drug stores.
The M E Church reported that Rev TE Prall, the pastor, preached a Sunday sermon at the church. The service drew attendees from the local congregation and reflected on spiritual themes of community and faith.
Ozonol advertised as a superior skin disease cure and general healer for burns cuts sunburn and insect bites. It is promoted as safe for children and available in 25 and 50 cent sizes. Odessa Mo Mount Grove factory relocation noted with Crescent Electric Co theft and Wheeler garage building use amid workforce changes. Journal.
An article fragment discusses catarrhal deafness and a purported constitutional remedy from Hall’s Catarrh Medicine, offering a $100 reward for any cure not achieved, and cites distribution changes for Wright County and Mansfield offices, with references to mail, apothecaries, and local revenue offices. Other garbled text mentions eustachian tube inflammation and related hearing loss, plus advertising blurbs for tonics.
W Martin and his wife from Macomb were in town last week, staying briefly and visiting local sites. The couple’s short trip highlighted regional ties and social connections within the community.
The Mansfield public school gymnasium was dedicated with Rev. C B Miller praising it as the finest in south Missouri outside Springfield. Superintendent C H Kay announced the cost at about 3000 dollars and credited the community, board of education, John Raby and Snyder Craig for the effort. A minstrel show and a domestic science banquet preceded two basketball games, Mansfield girls beating Ava 14 to 12 and Ava boys beating Mansfield 26 to 22.
The Mountain Grove Light and Mower Company plans to raise stock to 300 100 for a hydroelectric scheme delivering power to Mountain Grove Willow Springs Cabool Mansfield and Gainesville. Dam and plant would be at Double Springs near Dora Oxark county with land options on 16 acres and county court approvals. Engineers including Prof Roadhouse of Missouri estimate the spring flow at 220000 gallons per twenty five hours. Backers include L H Williams J A Kase J Fred Hillis and KH J Geeen.
W A Blick and D O G M report Lupton Lodge No to Mountin Grove on Thursday installing officers led by Charles Eppler as Noble Grand with W F Young Vice Grand Elvin Lee Recording Secretary M B Needham Financial Secretary C M Jarrett Treasurer Otis Sherrill Warden Joseph Walker Conductor Fred Yocum Inside Guardian Charles Jarrett Right Supporter Noble Grand Otto Reherry Left Supporter Noble Grand 8 N Young Right Supporter Vice Grand Joseph Wheeler Right Scene Supporter R A Smith Left Scene Supporter A D Rummel Chaplain and a total lodge membership of 92.
A letter claims a simple remedy for pneumonia and influenza using cotton saturated with grain alcohol and chloroform. Patients inhale fumes for fifteen minutes, rest, and repeat every 7 to 8 minutes as dilution occurs, with vaseline on lips and the process repeated until breathing normal.
A historic health note warns that meat forms uric acid which can paralyze kidney effort to expel it, causing pain, headaches, sour stomach, rheumatic twinges, and frequent urination. It recommends four ounces of Jad Salta daily in water to flush sluggish kidneys and neutralize urinary acids.
T H B Armstrong filed a change of address indicating residence moved from Fredonia Kansas to Cheney Kansas. The move was recorded with relevant postal or local authorities.
An old advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin as genuine pain and cold relief. It claims Bayer tablets treat ice colds neuralgia rheumatism and other pains. The notice notes Bayer as a physician trusted brand for nineteen years with handy tin boxes of 12 tablets sold at a few cents.
Any woman can dye worn clothes, including wool silk cotton linen or mixes, to any color by following the simple directions that come with Diamond Dyes.
A busy Mansfield area column notes Mirror subscription push and printing services. Local residents and firms are listed with moves, sales, and employment changes, including W. C. Schaefer, Scott Mackey, and J. Kennedy. An ad promotes Liquid Borozone and a hosiery sales job in Norristown.
Mr R C King praises RAT-SNAP for eliminating rats after initial disappointment. He reports chickens and feed saved, with a few days until no live rats remained. Sold by K A Alcorn Hardware, Fuson Drug of Mansfield, and Little Randall of Norwood with guarantee.
Official appeals warn of influenza spread and urge public action. Citizens are urged to take protective measures and follow health guidelines to reduce transmission across families and communities.
Ozonol is available to take three times daily with a small dose. It is stocked by druggists in 30c and 60c jars.
Mansfield school reports a successful banquet minstrel and dedication program with gross proceeds of 191.70. They thank Mansfield residents for cooperation and note upcoming track meet and Springfield Southwest Track Meet representation. A March 2 basketball game defeated Seymour 45 to 7. G C Freeman officiated. Myrtle Williams joined, adding a freshman. Freshman girls formed a basketball team and practice. Ray Letsinger returned after two months away.
Several fresh spring er cows Jerseys Holsteins and Short Horns offered for sale. One registered Short Horn male available with papers, plus one grade Short Horn. Interested buyers should see Jake Hoover.
Elmer King married Susie Wilson at the home of Thos Shite and wife at high noon Thursday. Attendants were Miss Sarah Gaskill and Wade German. Present were the bride's parents John Williams and wife, John Hendrick and wife, Miss Carrie Hedrick, Mrs. Sarah Gaskill, Mrs. Mame Hight, Mrs. Carter and family. We join in congratulations.
HH M Norcross declines a $1000 bid for the herd boar of his fine big boobed Poland China hogs. He states it would take $2500 to buy the big animal, praised as one of the finest hogs in the state from leading blood lines. The Ozarks breeders are praised for introducing these hogs, boosting purebred breeding and local profits.
At Hartville E H King and Susie Wilson of Mansfield. Chas B Shores and Mya Richard son of Norwood. Garrett Cunningham and Madie Shores of Norwood. Jim Savage and Verba Scott of Hartville. At Ava A C Pennington and Bertie Sunner, both of Norwood.
New officers for Dove Creek O O F lodge at Rayborn are Gus Cartes Noble Grand John M Wood Vice Grand James M Hutsell Secretary Homer C Rippee Treasurer. The lodge has 30 members.
We extend heartfelt thanks for kindness during the sickness and death of our wife and daughter with special thanks to the Order of the Eastern Star for aid and grave services. We appreciate floral offerings and assistance from all. - F. M. Carnall, J. B. Freeman and wife. Mrs. J. H. McCrite, P. H. McCrite and family.
An old advertisement promotes OZO-NOL as a influenza remedy urging three daily applications and suggests retailers stock 30c and 0c jars.
Luke Rielly proclaims a water rat died after being fed RAT SNAP outside his Mansfield area home. The ad notes the product is sold by R. A. Alcorn Hardware Co and Pyson Drug Co in Mansfield and Little & Randall of Norwood, with three sizes priced 25¢ 50¢ and 31.00.
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