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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1918
Page
7
Red Cross in Europe distributes toasted cigarettes branded as Lucky Strike to soldiers. Report notes toasted tobacco improves flavor and shelf life, with American Tobacco Company products widely bought for verwt troops via Red Cross channels in France.
City council met in regular session with all members present except James Coday who was ill. Routine matters dominated the agenda. A proposal to extend the fire limit for wooden buildings was laid over for further discussion. Lighting plans were reviewed with owners pledging all night service soon and full daytime service after new machinery and repairs arrive.
N J Craig offers to loan money on well improved farms in Keith, Wright or Douglas counties. This notice states his readiness to lend to suitable borrowers with reliable security and clear title.
Macomb residents report various local movements and visits. Harrison Doyle and wife relocate to the Eugene Doyle farm loft of Ed Ford for Oklahoma night. William Baker plans a move to the Ford farm. Herbert Shelton and wife visited his parents Friday night. Ralph Drake traveled to Norwood while Fred Brazeal spent Friday night at Brad Findley’s.
Advertisement for farm loans at the lowest prevailing rates by Gro B. Preeman promises no delay in processing and funding.
Fairland Valley enjoys pleasant spring weather as farmers plow and sow. J M Newton is on the sick list. Jake Howard made a business trip to Seymour on Saturday. Johnie Kelly and Elmer Rushing took hogs to Mansfield on Saturday. Mrs M G C McClellan and son Jesse visited Friday to Sunday with her daughter Mrs Haden Cuoday.
An advertisement urges relief from irregular bowels and discomfort with Herbine. It claims rapid improvement after taking before bed and promises better feelings by the next day. The price is 60 cents and it is sold by all medicine dealers.
A crowd gathered in Midway Saturday afternoon as L J Rushing F D Howard Elmer Rushing and Joe Rushing with his wife visited G W Mackey Saturday evening. Chas H Brazeal of Camp Doniphan Ft Sill Okla returned to camp after a seven day furlough with home folks. The Antrim Telephone company repaired their line Monday and Mrs N J Hull is reported on the sick list.
A vintage style ad touts a large trial bottle of sand based prescription for blackheads eczema and rough skin. Claims it clears complexion and acts as a real skin tonic with a 60 cent trial bottle available at the drug store.
In renewing for the Mirror E C Williams of Adrian writes that the paper gives them much news from their old hometown and country that they would not do without it.
An advertisement warns against calomel describing it as dangerous, causing sickness and salivation, and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable substitute that starts the liver without stomach upset. It urges using it, even for children, and claims it guarantees relief without side effects.
Sunday school at Macomb Methodist Church each Sunday. March winds and fine weather followed a gale Saturday. Farmers plow and sow. several residents visit and travel for sales and exams. Local illness improves while Ozarks humorously claim cures. Dinner guests at Greenwood home. Alicia, Blanche, Lizzie, Effie noted. Drug store burns disrupt Macomb. sympathy extended to owner.
Mrs G K Short of Macomb traveled to Springfield for a visit with her daughter Miss Opal who has been hospitalized there for a month. Opal is reported to be improving and will soon leave the hospital. She will stay with her sister Mrs Effa Doty in Springfield for a week before returning home.
Mr Wakefield relocates to his farm near Hartville while Mr Long plans to move from the vacated property. Mrs Foster moves onto Mr Shropshire’s farm near Norwood as Mesdames Imhoff and Williams host a social visit. A school group in Para contests for conservation prizes with Miss Imhoff earning multiple awards and a $600 offer for next year. Neighbors host a farewell gathering for the Wakefields with baskets of food and social visits.
Roy Handy and Miss Elverta Catherine Coats were married at 8 o'clock Sunday evening at the groom's parents home in Mansfield. Squire C. L. Beach performed the ceremony. Roy, a wagoner with the 140th Infantry Camp Doniphan, Fort Sill, enlisted in Seymour Supply Co. Rev. G. W. Holmes organized the unit. The bride, from Mountain Grove, will continue her duties as a “hello” girl while her husband serves in the army.
Wolf Creek reports Wolf Creek Little Warner Coday improving slowly after a serious condition. Preparations for plowing are underway as Rev I J Light fills the Wolf Creek church regular appointment. Baptizing follows Sunday service. Coday loses a milch cow. W H Coday works at Levi Moody's for the summer. Pearl Helsl7 stays at Roscoe Sikes' as the latter plans a mill. Roy Gann returns home from Webb City after examination.
The federal law requiring licenses to use and sell explosives is enforced. W. B. Hitchcock is appointed licensing agent to handle applications and licenses for the public, ensuring compliance for government protection.
A notice stating that anyone handling explosives must obtain a license and contact Mr. Hitchcock to proceed. The message emphasizes compliance and directs individuals to consult the named person to fulfill regulatory duties.
Springlike weather boosts farm activity as farmers prepare to sow oats this week. A Thursday sale at G N Thomas attracted a large crowd with strong prices across all lots.
A stray line in last week’s Mirr or of the dinner at Otto Dedmon’s drew attention to Rex Cleaners offering cleaning and pressing services. The ad urges readers to become satisfied patrons and lists Springfield Missouri contact information, phone 875.
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