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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
3
Advertising rates for The Mansfield Mirror listed as 10c per inch per insertion with double rates on the front page Locals charged 6c per line per insertion with about five average words per line Card of thanks 25c Legal notices at usual legal rates No ad accepted for less than 26c No liquor ads accepted All ads run until discontinued.
A historical roll calls city executives and officials including Mayor Clerk Treasurer Attorney Marshal and health officers. It notes names such as Dr. F. H. Riley J. A. Fuson J. E. Short and O. L. Robinett, with ward aldermen for First and Second Wards and a council meeting on the second Monday each month.
Christian Endeavor program at Aprill C P church features topics on providence. Leaders include W C Coday J D Reynolds G W Freeman and Rev J F Allman with insights from Mabel Hoover Mrs G C Freeman and others. Discussion centers on recognizing providence in life history Esther in the book of Esther and Paul in prison.
East Bound trains include No 101 Passenger at 10 00 p m No 241 Local freight at 10 30 a m No 1093 Passenger at 9 48 a m West Bound shows No 102 Passenger 6 28 a m No 240 Local freight 10 30 a m No 104 Passenger 6 30 p m Agent L F Livingston posts the schedule
Timetable shows daily except Sunday service from Mansfield at 10:00 a.m. after Frisco train 13, arriving Ava at 11:80 a.m. Depart Ava at 3:30 p.m. and arrive Mansfield at 5:00 p.m. Fred Grover is the agent.
Baptist church lists preaching on the second Sunday with Rev Neely as pastor and Sunday school each Sunday at 9 45 A M with W B Fullington as superintendent.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church announces preaching every first Sunday with Rev J F Allman as pastor at 9 45 a m and G W Freeman named superintendent.
Preaching services held every second Sunday morning and evening led by Rev. G. W. Holmes and J. D. Reynolds serving as superintendent at 9 45 a m.
The Church of Christ conducts a Bible schedule at 9 45 a m each Sunday with J A Riley as superintendent Preaching every fourth Sunday and the Ladies Aid Society meeting Wednesday afternoon.
Vern Allen Fanny Pope and Chas H Jackson traveled to Norwood in Charley Ford. A stump strike damaged the axle, throwing occupants from the car. Pope lost three or more front teeth, Allen and Jackson uninjured, windshield broken. Pope stayed in Norwood Monday while Dr Calhoun treated the teeth.
A pain in the side or back that catches you when you straighten up calls for a rubbing application of Ballard's Snow Liniment. It relaxes the contracted muscles and permits ordinary motion without suffering. Price 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Fuson Drug Co.
Dan Strong of Sweden Douglas county qualified as a marksman in the U S Marine Corps by scoring well in slow and rapid fire. He earned the marksmanship badge and a pay raise while serving in Haiti where Marines restore civil order amid ongoing bandit activity. Strong, a Springfield enlistment on Nov 18 1916, is Roe Strong’s cousin of Mansfield.
Brushy Knob residents report Mrs. Jerry Coats and family headed to Morris Oklahoma where her husband works. Visitors include Virgil Heard and Logan Coats. Mrs. Margaret Wyant travels to Tarkio to see her son Geo Barnes. Otis Halford also goes to Tarkio. Archie Halford plans a Tarkio trip. Box social at Colony Church set for Saturday night with a program in preparation. All are invited.
Large crowd attended RE McClendon’s sale. Several local residents reported minor injuries and upcoming social visits. Families gathered at Hartville and Mansfield, with neighbors sharing meals and news. Church services announced for Pea Ridge and Odin with Rev Bundy presiding.
Ad for Dr Kings New Life Pills a non griping laxative claims to remove winter wastes purify blood brighten eye and complexion restore vim and snap. Urges trying tonight available at druggists for 25 cents.
Reverend J P Mingus keeps regular service at Antioch and invites all to Sunday school at 10 30 a m every Sunday. A large roast took place in Jericho Saturday night and attendance was strong at Job Daniels. Singing at Antioch continues each Sunday night with a warm community turnout. Every body invited.
Advice to reduce croup risk by offering a light evening meal to prevent a bloated stomach, watch for early signs of hoarseness, and treat with Chamberlains Cough Remedy at the first hoarse symptom. Obtainable everywhere.
Local report notes Rev Allman of Aurora delivered a sermon at the C P Church on Sunday. The service drew attendees from the town and surrounding area.
A chest plaster to draw out inflammation and Ballard's Horehound Syrup to ease chest tightness are advertised as a two for one deal. The dollar size Horehound Syrup includes a free plaster with each bottle. Sold by Fuson Drug Co ad.
The Midway section reports renters at Win Gilbert's place, James Yandle visiting his mother Mrs. J W Yandle, and I W Thompson's thriving business. Measles affect Pearl and Scott Mackey, and many locals like Miss Bes sie Glass and Mrs. Gus Pitsford are noted among callers and daily chores.
An old advertisement warns that spring colds come with sudden temperature changes and stuffed heads. It promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy that relieves head congestion and sore throat, urging continued use until the cold is fully gone.
The Rev John Stine delivered a Sunday sermon at the Christian church. Local congregants attended and reflected on the message during the service.
A cheerful happy old lady signals good digestion and Chamberlains Tableta is advertised as strengthening the stomach improving digestion and prompting a gentle bowel movement. The notice claims the medicine is obtainable everywhere.
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