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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1921
Page
4
A report of the township election in Clark township covering Norwood and Macomb cities shows A. L. Pope elected township trustee and treasurer Adam Hartman chosen associate trustee Avery Freeman another associate trustee and J. A. Kempt selected Clerk.
G W Freeman and his wife take part in the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mesdames Smith Brown Carrick Miller and Fullington of Seymour visit the Royal Neighbors of America lodge on Thursday, after a splendid dinner enjoyed by Royal Neighbors families.
An early 20th century notice urges buyers to verify the Bayer name on Aspirin products to ensure authenticity. It promotes aspirin for colds headaches neuralgia rhumatiem toothache and other pains and notes small tin boxes of twelve tablets are inexpensive with larger packages sold by Drugelsie.
A historical health note warns that serious diseases follow colds and that colds pave the way for influenza pneumonia tuberculosis diphtheria scarlet fever whooping cough and measles. It advises eradicating a cold quickly and presents Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure for bed colds.
Jefferson City Mo The final and official population statistics by counties in Missouri from the 1920 United States census are published by Secretary Jewell Mayes of the State Board of Agriculture with comparisons against 1110 as follows
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a pleasant night aid for constipation. It claims the product stimulates the liver, clears the head, firms the stomach, and makes bowels move by morning without griping or inconvenience. Children are said to enjoy this candy cathartic.
A two reel film released by the United States Department of Agriculture portrays the boll weevil as the villain destroying cotton crops. Calcium arsenate is shown as key in extermination, with demonstrations in lab and field settings at Tuliaha Louisiana and Washington DC. The film aims to demonstrate methods saving cotton planters millions annually and includes features on detecting bogus weevil terminators and the economic benefits per acre.
Ft Sheridan Major General Leonard Wood chairs a Lent Sacrifice Appeal to aid Near East Relief for two and a half million Armenian Christians. Notables on the committee include Andrew W. Mellon and Mrs. Corinne Roosevelt Roosevelt Hobman. The appeal seeks a national response to fund mercy work and save hundreds of thousands of children dependent on American aid amid war and persecution.
Major General Leoned Wood leads a large group forming a nationwide committee to appeal for a lent relief drive for starving Armenians in the Near East. Prominent backers include Andrew Mellon, John Hay Whitney, Rockefeller Institute figures, union leaders, artists, authors, and civic leaders across the United States.
Washington. President M Ward ing endorsed the appeal by Maj Gen Laon and Wood for a nationwide Lent sacrifice to aid Christians in the Near East. The letter urged sympathy and action, noting prior aid and urging continued support from the American people.
Breeding notes suggest well grown cockerels from Hol wood lines can improve fertility in older birds. Cock birds, when properly trained, prove better breeders and should be used over pullets.
Doan's Kidney Pills praised by John M Haire of 118 Jackson Ave Lebanon Mo for relieving back and kidney issues. He notes irregular kidney action and painful secretions improved to A 1 with use, urging others to choose the same remedy available at all dealers for Oc. Adv shows product promotion and address for Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The Crain-Strong trial is postponed to April 18. Mrs W O Bouldin and children returned from Fordland. J A Dennis of Mansfield is nominated for Mountain Grove mayor. Heavy rains disrupt Mansfield Ava mail service. Bryant Creel faced impassable routes. The Thompsons moved Springfield to Jefferson City. J B Brazeal and Rev J E Dotson property moves. The Mirror publishes Missouri state census by counties showing rural depopulation and city growth, urging cooperative efforts to create farm industries. Wright and Barry counties hold steady in strawberry industry. McDonald leads in county population growth. St Louis and Kansas City up sharply.
An old advertising warning urges mothers to say California when seeking the genuine California Syrup of Figs for babies and children. It touts its gentle bowel cleansing and liver regulation and warns against imitation fig syrups lacking the fruity taste and laxative effect.
A report on American Near East Relief efforts highlights heroism by volunteers who stayed through harsh winter conditions in Amara and Arietta, Turkey. It praises workers for offering aid to deserted and orphaned children while urging continued support for displaced families and refugees.
A hazardous insecticide mixture was found at a factory site. Powder and lingering dust posed risks to poultry and staff. Investigators noted unreliable labeling and unsafe handling while citing a dubious mixture containing mercury and unidentified agents.
The text advises pairing hens with a limited number of males to boost fertility. It suggests one mate for multiple hens of American breeds or a small ratio for Meliter rancins, aiming for higher fertile egg percentages and stronger chicks, with caution about using too many males.
Sale to the highest bidder at the Woody Bruton farm 1% miles east of Norwood Thursday April 7 1921 at 10 am. Livestock include horses cows sows and pigs with 350 bushels of corn. Farming implements and household goods listed with terms cash on sums over $10 and 9 months credit on bankable notes at 8 percent interest. No removal until terms are met.
Mrs Ellen Baker wife of William Baker born 1848 Parmington St Francois County Missouri died March 20 1921 aged 72 years 11 months and 11 days. Funeral preached by Rev C N Mindley at Macomb with burial in Macomb cemetery. May the Lord bless brother Baker and all the family.
Parker Farms of Moultrie GA reports successful open growth of tomato plants and aims to ship twenty million this year. Varieties listed include Acme Dwarf Champion Barlianna Greater Baltimore June Pink Livingston's Globe New Stone tedtiolu Beauty Red Rock Ponderosa. Carload prices range from 100 to 1000 delivered by parcel post and express, with amounts listed per 1000 units.
Sale of a well drill in good repair with 250 ft of wire cable and tools by Sam Irwin Mansfield Mo. Also sale of baby chicks from S O White Leghorns with eggs 60 cents for setting of 15 and 4 dollars per 100 at the farm. Order early Mrs Ashworth phone 68.
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