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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
4
Display ads cost 10 cents per inch per insertion with front page double rates. Locals priced by line with about five words per line. Card of thanks 25 cents. Legals at standard rates. No ad under 250. No liquor ads accepted. All ads inserted and ordered discontinued.
A fragmented list outlines city leaders including Mayor J. W. Brazeal Dr. F H Riley and Dr J A Fuson with officers such as Clerk Treasurer Attorney Marshal Street Commissioner and Health Officer. The Board of Health includes Riley Fuson and Craig. Aldermen include Robinett Coday and Fuson. The council meets the second Monday evening each month.
Rail timetable list shows passenger trains Nos. 101 103 104 with times 10:00 p m 9 48 a m 6:30 p m and local freights Nos. 241 240 at 10:30 p m. G 5 Burney agent notes daily except Sunday Mansfield Ava Mansfield run with departures 10:00 a m arrives 11:30 a m leaves 3:30 p m arrives 5:00 p m Fred Grover Avent signs off.
Rev Neely serves as pastor with preaching every second Sunday. Sunday school held each Sunday at 9 45 a m led by W B Fullington superintendent.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church announces preaching on the first Sunday with Rev. J F Allman as Pastor. Sunday school superintendent is G W Freeman, 9 45 a m.
Preaching services scheduled on the third Sunday morning and evening led by Rev. G. W. Holmes pastor. 945 a.m. J. D. Reynolds superintendent.
Church of Christ offers Bible school at 9 45 a m each Sunday run by J A Riley as superintendent. Ladies' Aid Society meets Wednesday afternoons.
Freeman announces farm loans at the lowest prevailing rates with no delay.
The Commerce Oklahoma Citizen article notes Commerce as a live growing mining town. R K Coday formerly of Manafield is a key resident and member of McCracken & Co a heavy advertiser. He is a candidate for city clerk on the citizens ticket and has bought a residence in Commerce.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat announces a bargain offer for Rural Free Delivery and Star Route patrons. Yearly subs are $3.00, or $2.50 each in clubs of three. including Sunday $5.50 yearly or $4.75 each in clubs. Regular price now $7.50 daily, $5.00 weekly without Sunday. Read and order soon. prices may rise with material costs.
Miss Hazel Burney of Mansfield visited Miss Rose and Mertle Williams Saturday night and Sunday. Miss Fern Brazeal visited her brother Gus and family in Mansfield Sunday. Mrs Grant Letsinger and son Scott of Mansfield spent Saturday night and Sunday at Sam Letsinger's. they went to their parents Sunday. Others present were Manie Letsinger and Joe Maine. Mrs Clara Kissee and baby visited home folks last week until Thursday, then she visited her grandmother and came to Paul Williams Friday. Geo Miller his wife and daughter and Miss Jane Brentlinger of Mansfield spent the day at Geo Brentlinger’s Sunday.
An old time advertisement touts S-grain Tassco tablets as a harmless weight reduction aid. It claims no dieting or exercise is needed and that users will reach their desired weight gradually. The ad urges purchase at any good druggist or by mail for 50 cents a box, with a free sample offer.
An advertising brief promotes Sand Eezema Cure as a remedy for eczema pimples and rough skin. It asserts it leaves skin smooth and says a trial will convince you available at the drug store.
Last week brought fine weather as farmers anticipate spring planting. Mrs. Frank Rippee has been ill for two weeks. T. J. Young and wife visited Or. Wilcox's family and mother Sunday. Ada Pope stays with Mrs. F. D. Case while ill.
Herbine advertised as a remedy to relieve constipation and restore regular bowel movements. Price 50e. Sold by Fuson Drug Co in a brief radio style ad.
Health is good in this vicinity. Lige Jones has been haying this week. Mrs. Gertie Holand called on Mrs. Villa Young who has been filing for some time. Saturday Mary Coday is confined with rheumatism. Sam Smith and wife of Mansfield visited Roscoe Sikes and wife of Wall Creek Sunday. Luther Sharp made a business trip beyond Hartville Tuesday. Miss Gertie Stout is doing house work for Mrs. Drew Turner now. THR BLUR EYED CHUMs.
When a child is prone to croup, give a light evening meal to avoid a full stomach that can trigger an attack. Offer water at the first sign of hoarseness and administer Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as hoarseness appears. Obtainable everywhere.
Spring work dominates Macomb area with plowing noted and several visits of locals. Maria Williams and Harry are seen in Springfield. Sidney Barnett shipped a hay load into Macomb. Mrs Lella Gates stayed with parents. Findley and Nevils partner on a new house near Olathe. Mattie and Mabel Let singer visited Eugene Dowals. Muraal Insurance agent was through the region. Mrs FJ Elrod visits her parents. Ulysses Freeman visits Mrs A Le Babbs. Hey Travel spent a night with Read Pindleys.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a stomach strengthener and aid to digestion and bowel movement. It claims the product improves digestion, relieves impairment, and supports gentle bowels, available widely.
Minnsfields Clumip New ibis Repoulirouiestings first ain third Saturday nights. WAL her, Venerable Consul Henry Dennis, Clerk.
Wayside Gleanings lists items from the week including church attendance at Manfield and Macomb, students taking exams for the Ath grade diploma, local illness and weather hints, and a medical ad for Sanol promising relief for kidney or bladder troubles.
Fragmented Forest Home items describe weather, trades, and social news. Mentions include John Smith returning to Reaper firm, Will running store, Wes Heiser leaving around March 10, and a Granville Akers gathering. Several trades and farm movements attributed to Vaughin, Snyder, Reeves, and others are noted amid weather and cost remarks.
Brief Breezes notes a shift from war tales to farming practices as better methods take center stage. It highlights Miss Sadie Murrell visiting Miss Wy Howard, a large Dixon sale crowd, and local trips to Mansfield for cattle. Storm singines persist with praise for spring but hints of old age. Church notes at Antioch mention Rev Ro Mingus officiating.
An 19th century style advertises a porous plaster and Horehound Syrup for cat and chest ailments. Mentions a dollar size Horehound Syrups with a free plaster with each bottle. Sold by Muson Drug Co.
An advertisement urges replacing calomel with Dodson's Liver Tonic, stating it starts the liver without salivation, is harmless for children and adults, and cures biliousness, constipation, sluggishness, headaches, and sour stomach. It warns calomel as dangerous mercury affecting bones and provoking sickness. Drugstore guarantee offered.
Brushy Knob Laish weole's items, Anni King left Saturday morning for Jeh Scott, Nuins., to visit her brother Charlie and family. Mrs Artie Heard and Pearl Master made a trip to Onatha bri chy. Lanuis Gord, ill for some time, is up and about. JL. Riley visits relatives to Mountain Grove. Morin Riley's moved to the old Jorey Couts place. Drvis T. Vannay called to see Mrs Marion Conta Sonday. Bun of ev to McCall was a visitor at Louis Lord's home Sunday. Percy Tipewell Noble State and Paul John left Monday to seek work.
An old note warns spring colds arise from sudden temperature changes and damp underwear. It touts Dr King’s New Discovery as relief for stuffed head sore throat and general cold symptoms, urging continued use until the cold is gone to prevent lingering illness.
Weather remains fair as farmers plow oats across the vicinity. K C and I A Hindley traveled to Mansfield on Saturday. Tom Kirk his wife and Genona of Macomb visited Jim Dennis over the weekend. Ashworth baled hay for MO Mindley and L Jones, Jaxt wool. Mrs Gertie Findley Minnie Jones Mulaney and Mandl McIntosh gathered at Wolf Creek Baptist church to clean the organ. Johnnan school pupils prepare a program for the last day with three weeds remaining.
An ad promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment to ease side back pains when straightening. It claims muscle relaxation allows normal motion and lists prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Fuson Drug Co.
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