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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
5
An old time advertorial touts ethine-double strength as a freckle remover sold by druggists with a guarantee. One ounce reportedly enough to fade freckles and restore a clear complexion with nightly and morning applications. Includes a note on German Wehr standard and a plug for Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for digestion and cleansing.
A brief line shows a character chafing at exposed words about a fellow named Jones. The exchange reveals a private confidence turned public and the tension around rumor within a social circle.
An old advertising note promotes Red Cross Ball Blue and Red Cross Hall Blue, claiming superior whitening power and genuine merit. It asserts the 6 cent package provides better results than competitors and invites readers to purchase at grocers.
Citizens discuss the congressman’s stance on preparedness noting he votes as a politician first and a patriot afterward. The remark highlights public skepticism about how political calculations influence national defense support and readiness.
A Baltimore doctor recommends Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as a cheap, effective home treatment for eczema, ringworm, and rashes. Bath with warm water and soap until crusts vanish, dry gently, apply a thin layer of ointment, and cover with a light bandage if needed. Repeat twice daily for quick relief and healing.
Johnnie questions his mother's origins and travel past as she recalls Norway and his lack of travel with her. The exchange reveals family roots and a joking lament about his missed chances to go abroad. TheLeap year dialogue and Miss Cayenne’s remark about courting pace add humorous asides about customs and gifts.
A London hospital supports a motorcycle ambulance service to transport dogs and other small animals, expanding canine and pet care in emergencies.
A scarlet fever survivor credits Grape-Nuts with restoring health after indiscriminate feeding worsened her stomach and kidney issues. She gained weight, was able to resume duties, and notes relatives also benefited. The letter promotes Postum Co. and claims continued use aids recovery.
National W C T U leaders push for a constitutional prohibition, outlining a two‑thirds vote path in Congress and ratification by 36 states. Idaho and Alaska scheduled to vote November 7 as part of a push to reach 26 prohibition states, with calls for national policy and cooperation between federal and state officers.
When Alberta, Canada went dry, provincial prohibition leaders sent a message to Hon. Lloyd George declaring England's greatest enemy had been slain by Alberta voters. The quote marks a partisan win tied to the alcohol prohibition movement and parliamentary debates in Canada and Britain.
The Brewers Journal condemns employers who threaten discharge for drinking alcohol, calling it social and economic slavery aimed at protecting profits. It argues taxes are higher in taxed territories than prohibition zones, urging readers to investigate the claim.
Julia Bottomley Lauvin credits an apron front frock as the model shown, detailing a net flounced skirt, flowered taffeta panels, a baby waist with embroidered net, and a trill of white crepe. The article notes color coordination, belt and girdle trends, a light taffeta evening wrap, and radical new coiffures with high coifures and bare temples.
The article describes summer millinery featuring large picture hats with silk wire frames, georgette crepe, white and rose colorways, and ostrich feather wreaths. It praises the wide brim hat as the height of beauty for youth and charm, noting coordination with lace hair braids and potential color shifts for July and August ensembles.
The Dry Goods Economist notes growing demand for utility coats in serge gabardine twill and wool velour. Long silhouettes cover the skirt with cape collars and draped hoods rising in popularity. Knee length motor coats suit active wear while embroidery and ruching trim fancy coats, and capes gain favor.
An appealing bedside set packaged in a decorative cardboard box. includes a small red porcelain candlestick and a pine needle cushion about five inches square designed to be tucked under the nose to aid sleep.
The lesson reviews Paul and Barnabas in Iconium and Lystra circa AD 47, detailing witnessing in synagogues, mob opposition, healing of a cripple, and the ensuing persecution. It notes their return journey, reaffirming new believers and appointing leaders at each city, with emphasis on resisting idol worship and reminding that God speaks through nature and witnesses.
Quote by James L. Barton arguing that true Christianity, as taught by Christ and his disciples, must reach out for the redemption of all people, contrasting vibrant life with a sterilized version of faith.
A critic and an ethnologist debate whether Apache scouts pursuing Villa, seen wearing wrist watches, can endure as many hardships as their rugged forebears. Professor Diggs is invoked as the authority on the matter.
A conversation in a workplace shows a long suffering employer and an office girl who explains she took time choosing fifty post cards. The piece notes the mix of actresses and comics and ends with a quip about debt. Grand Duke Nicholas of the Russian army is described as a strict disciplinarian. It is suggested that borrowing money is easier than repaying it.
American readers urged to guard against kidney trouble with Anuric from Dr. Pierce. Claims excess uric acid causes backache and rheumatism and that Anuric removes it. trial pack 10 cents, full treatment $1.00, notes Dr. Pierce's long-standing reputation.
A collage of comic quips, medical powder ads, and stray lines including Well Paired dialogue about trouble, Allen’s Foot-Ease advertisement for antiseptic powder, a coffee consumption note in France, a courtroom defense gag, and a mistrusted diagram.
An Ohio inventor has been granted a patent for a stamping tool intended to mark finely finished cement. The device aims to provide precise, durable markings on decorative or structural cement surfaces, potentially aiding branding, dating, or specification labeling in construction projects.
Reports from Kansas City druggists and local mothers claim Vap-O-Rub relieves croup and colds when applied to the throat and chest. Testimonials include improvements in bronchitis, asthma, and chest infections in children, with emphasis on external use and stomach safety. Three sizes priced 25c 50c and 1.0?
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