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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
4
The Mansfield Mirror printed by Black Publishing Co editors Mrs W A Black and W A Black. Subscription 01.09 per year in advance. Published every Thursday from Opera Money Block, Mansfeld. Post office address and telephone 195 listed.
Advertising rates show per inch and per line pricing with front page double rates and legal rates in March. The ad section notes no refunds, no second-rate acceptance, and that contracts require minimums. the text is fragmented with misprints but indicates standard local newspaper advertising practice.
The document lists local officials including the Mayor Dr HW Riley Clerk, Treasurer-Fumes Coday, Attorney Ned, Craig Marshal EE Short Street Commissioner, Deputy and other roles. It notes the Prison Board of Health and a monthly council meeting held on the second Monday evening each month.
The document outlines No.101 and No.102 passenger services on the West Bound route under Livingston Agent K.C. of the O S Ry with details on trains 4 and 200, local trip sequences, and arrival and departure times at Mansfield and Ave. It mentions the Yellow Jacket coach for comfort and notes freight trips via a business schedule with Fullington Superintendent Vecching and pastor references.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church echoes weekly services with John T Younger presiding every Sunday at 9:45 AM. G W Freeman serves as superintendent.
The Methodist Church schedules preaching every Sunday morning and evening. Rev. G. W. Holmes is pastor and Sunday school is at 9:15 am. J. D. Reynolds is listed as a sage.
A health rebuttal promoting a morning routine of hot water with limestone phosphate to flush poisons from the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims improved mood nerves and energy, and urges constipated or bilious readers to start this cleansing practice immediately and expect rapid changes.
At the M E Church Rev GW Helmes, the pastor, preached Sunday morning. The service marked by a melodic hymn and a brief sermon drawing from scripture.
Fragmented note describes kidney irritation believed from meat and uric acid buildup. Mentions symptoms like pain in kidneys, cloudy urine, and sleeplessness. Recommends Jad Salta as a relief tonic and explains claimed kidney cleansing from an effervescent remedy made from acid of a fruit.
A pastor at the C P Church Hewdole to Younger delivers a sermon at the C P Church Suriling, guiding parishioners with a focused message on faith and renewal.
A vintage advertisement touts Sure Ten and Sulphur for disguising gray hair. It explains mixing at home, applying strand by strand with a sponge, and notes results of darker, luxuriant hair after repeated use. The copy pressures youth and beauty rather than medicine.
John A. Dennis and T. R. Dean families relocate to Norwood. Dennis becomes cashier of Citizens Bank of Norwood. Dean assumes management of the Norwood Hotel, previously run by Mattie Cotlenginmn.
Cassea Hopper Orsborn writes from Salt Lake City praising the Mansfield Mirror for three winter months abroad in California. She recounts visits to Ruth Williams, Cora Williams Reel, and Maggie Rippe Henderson in Los Angeles Venice and San Diego, notes enjoyably warm weather and surf, fresh vegetables, and wonders if Garden of Eden would be in California.
Dr Mack Davis of the Kansas City Veterinary College writes to W A Black Mansfield Mo praising Ozark fuel conditions, urging appreciation of Southwest Missouri resources, and predicting strong poultry and dairy industry growth if crop trends continue, and requests mailing the paper until school ends.
A Missouri reader writes from Sanger California May 26 1917 praising the home paper and describing the San Joaquin Valley climate and agriculture. He notes grape and orange cultivation figs olives lemons peaches and apricots along with barley small grains and alfalfa. Irrigation practices vineyard sulphuring and a lull in rain are mentioned. Lumbering and a local mill provide work and grape packing begins around August. He renews his subscription and wishes readers prosperity.
J. B. Freeman and his wife traveled to Springfield during the past week. They were seen touring local sights and possibly meeting with contacts in the city. No further details on purpose or duration were provided.
Mrs Lucy J Beatty of R F D 1 Coalton Ohio describes years of stomach distress with a hard lump, burning pain, and smothering spells. After doctors failed, she used Thedford's Black-Draught, taking two packages, and reports it cured her. The ad urges readers with stomach and liver troubles to try Black-Draught, noting it has helped thousands.
D S Cantrell and Ernie Goss visited Mountain Grove on Monday with Cantrell selling cattle to Goss.
An advertisement warns against calomel and touts Didson's Liver Tone as a safer, gentler liver cleanser. It claims the product will improve digestion, boost energy, and not salivate, urging readers to buy from their druggist and try it tonight.
An Iowa-like testimonial praises Doan's Kidney Pills for curing back pain dizziness and urinary trouble. Mrs A B Lovan of Willow Springs Missouri credits four boxes with complete relief after trying other medicines. Price 60 cents at dealers. Poster Milburn Co Buffalo New York advert.
Roy Handy returned Friday to Camp Doniphan at Fort Sill Oklahoma after a period away. He is listed among veterans and active personnel noted in the local military column.
Surgeons urge prompt first treatment for cuts burns bruises and wounds. An efficient antiseptic prevents infection and aids healing. Borozone advertised as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for household emergencies with prices 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50. Sold by medicine dealers.
Mansfield residents have helped push the National War Work Fund of the Y M C A past 60 million dollars. The article notes Y M C A facilities at camps Munston and Dodge and in France, with thousands of officers and soldiers benefiting from open fires, books, magazines, and letter-writing spaces. It highlights 150 centers in France, 100 American Y M C A secretaries in the war zone, and the daily handshake of support as troops depart.
A 19th century medicinal advertisement touts Herb ine as a marvelous liver stimulant and bowel purifier. The copy promotes digestion aid and gas relief, noting it is sold by all dealers in medicine.
A Liberty Loan meeting of the Third Liberty Loan organization was held in Mountain Grove led by R E Baker. Present were J W Jackson Hartville N J Craig Mansfield Mrs Horace Paul Mansfield in charge of the ladies auxiliary Paul Evins J A Chase W O O S Gander Janston Chas W Beans W S Griffith and K P Baker. About 1000 committees were appointed countywide to assist in the April 6 drive though final confirmations were pending. Baker and Paul Vans visited Norwood to reach committee appointments.
Charles R. Mink writes from unknown date promising to renew his Mirror subscription. He notes mining fever rising locally and asks for mining news to aid the boom. He mentions 160 acres adjoining Red Bird land with intent to lease or sell to interested mining parties.
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