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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
3
An old advertisement urges readers to avoid calomel and try Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute. It claims calomel causes cramps nausea and salivation, while Liver Tone supposedly cleanses the liver, boosts energy, and is safe for children. A money-back guarantee is noted if results aren’t seen.
Bryant updates note recent weddings Wesley King and Minnie Miller, and Mrs Verda Minor visiting relatives in Bryant. Hicks school to close Friday March 12 with a program. Mt Everett preaching first and fourth Sundays, Sunday school at 10 o clock each Sunday.
An old ad promises relief from facial burning soreness and pimples after shaving. It recommends applying Oranol to the face, rubbing in, and using a hot towel for a brief steaming treatment to achieve a cooling sensation and improved complexion, with Zonel sold in 25 and 50 cent jars plus war tax.
Wayside Gleanings notes a quick seasonal shift as temperatures plunge and snow drifts accumulate. Local hog trades show activity with Mr Schafer selling 12 hogs to Mansfield on Saturday and Mr Greenwood selling 6 hogs. The piece closes with a moral verse urging genuine goodness.
Notice to Mansfield Missouri voters that no mass meeting will be held on Friday evening March 25, 1920. The event was to nominate officers including Alderman from each ward Police Judge Assessor and Marshal. Signed by J B Freeman Mayor and J W Brazeal City Clerk.
Thelma Davis and Oole Ly Allen were married Monday at the W E Burton home. Rev T K Prall of Seymour, ME church, officiated. The Mirror joins friends in congratulating the couple and wishing them well.
The piece notes that the school prioritizes educational progress and citizen formation, with community spirit driving resources for youth. Bernice Martin returns after a week away. Agriculture classes are organized for a big fall fair exhibit including farm animals poultry vegetables soybeans and cereals. Mountain Grove teams edge Mansfield in men and women games. Agriculture classes plan a visit to the Mountain Grove poultry station tomorrow.
Wright County Central Republican Committee met in Hartville on March 6 1920 designating March 19 as the meeting time for precinct voters to elect delegates to the Hartville court house convention. It also set March 20 1920 for the county convention to elect nine delegates to the Mountain Grove congressional convention and nine delegates to the Kansas City state convention. J H Dennis chaired the meeting with C H Jackson as acting secretary.
Caleb a good scout Joshua 14 615 is cited as a model of courage not fearing minority status or hard work. Names Walter Bean Josie Brown J W Brazeal Elva Turner Mrs Skelton and Margaret Matthews appear as leaders or sponsors in the program notes.
Mrs. J A Fuson hosted the Justamere Club Tuesday afternoon with an engaging program featuring an original piece by Mrs J E Craig. Refreshments were served to a group including Mesdames Carter Craig Craig Idlack Freeman Fu son Miller Riley Snyder West and Wilder and Misses Reynolds and Grace Snyder. The next meeting is set for Tuesday April 13 with Mrs G W Miller.
The administrator Freeman invites private bids for the John J. Turner farm a 120 acre property six miles southeast of Mansfield on the Olathe road over the next ten days. Ady GHO.B FREEMAN Administrator.
A dated advertisement extols daily morning hot water with a teaspoonful of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims improved appetite and overall vitality, urging widespread use despite minor spelling errors and dubious medical claims.
A brief item records Clare Tarbutton visiting from Seymour during the current week, signaling local movement or social activity by a named individual from a nearby town.
A fragment suggests drinking hot tea with Wann Breast Tea and hot water to treat a cold or grip. The note claims the remedy opens pores to relieve congestion, loosens the bowels, and voids the system, describing it as inexpensive vegetable and harmless.
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment as a 30 cent remedy for backache, lumbago, sciatica, and rheumatism. It urges applying a small amount, claiming soreness eases within fifty counts and warns against prolonged crippling, asserting the product is magical, harmless, and non irritating.
Public sale announced to be held at Pat McCrue's farm starting at 10 o'clock on May 4. The sale site is located five miles southwest of Mansfield, one mile west of Bryant, and four miles south of Alwanda. Numerous farm objects offered at auction.
Wednesday March 17 sale of head of cattle including cows two yearling calves and a registered Shorthorn bull plus a Poland China sow and 50 White Leghorn chickens. Farm implements and feed listed with quantities and a household goods section featuring furniture sewing machine rug and more. Terms: cash under 10, credit nine months on bankable notes at 8 percent interest. Agent Kay Klineline and GEO Freeman clerk.
Travineg owns farm 14 miles north of Macomb and will sell at public auction starting 10 AM. Items include horses, cattle, hogs, hens, roosters, corn, hay, wagon, farming gear, harness, household goods, cream separator, furniture, and dishes. Cash for small sums. bankable notes for over ten dollars with 6 percent interest. removal only after terms met. Auctioneers Messrs Dennis and Lanham listed. clerk Ry an.
Real estate record indicates R P Chandler sold his residence to John Thomas in a private transaction marking a transfer of ownership within the community.
Rev. Oscar Wright of Springfield delivered the Sunday sermon at the Christian Church, continuing his pastoral duties and addressing the congregation during a regular service.
wartime ad urges readers to use RAT-SNAP pesticide to kill rats and vermin at home. It states fronts in Europe swarmed with rats carrying disease and claims RAT-SNAP finishes them quickly in three sizes 5c 50c and 1.00. Sold and guaranteed by Mansfield hardware Fuson Drug Co Norwood area merchants.
An advertisement promotes O ZO NOL as influenza protection with directions to take membranes of the nostrils three times daily. The copy claims scientific search for a specific remedy and notes druggists sell it in 30c and 60c jars.
An advertisement touts salts as safe for kidneys and urges readers to quit meat. It claims meat causes uric acid buildup, and recommends a daily four glass water intake and a lemon salt drink to flush kidneys, prevent bladder irritation, and keep blood pure. It promotes lithia water as a benign cleanser for regular meat eaters.
On Tarburton farm 10 miles south of Macomb and 12 miles southeast of Mansfield the Sully Pugh farm sells at 10 a m Tuesday March 16 comprising Blue Mammoth Jacek 15 binds and a Belgian stallion 10 years old plus 18 head of cattle including five red cows 8 years old and younger, four red cows aged 4, one black Jersey four years old, four red heifers three years old one two year old and yearling heifers two red and one Jersey and a young heifer all freshening fromApril to July. Terms cash on all sums under 10 and notes at 6 percent until paid. Owners WALTA & SONS. Auctioneer Roy KL Dennis. Clerk Freemin.
Several fresh and springer cows Jerseys Holsteins and Short Horns for sale. One registered Short Horn male will furnish papers with pedigree. Also one grade Short Horn. See Jake Hoover for details.
Mansfield High School boys beat Mountain Grove 38 to 24 while the girls won 9 to 5 in a Tuesday night gymnasium doubleheader.
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