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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
3
An old advertisement warns that fake aspirin tablets were sold by a Brooklyn manufacturer and were mostly talcum powder. It urges consumers to insist on genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin made in America with the Bayer Cross mark and original packaging with dosage directions.
Overwork strain weakens kidneys causing body fatigue. Mrs. G A Evans of Mountain Grove Missouri credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing her back pain and fatigue after heavy housework. Price listed at dealers. Milburn Co. advertises in Buffalo New York.
Cecil Brageal of Portland visited here during the week, staying briefly and meeting local residents.
Mt Pleasant territory holds preaching every second Saturday and Sunday. E Dennis Will Smith and George Frye made a business trip to Hartville Monday. Mrs Houston Smith visited in Mansfield the last of the week. Miss Minnie Thomas stayed with sister Mrs Otto Tombleson this week. Granville Cooley of Norwood sang at the Dennis church Friday and Sunday night. Several from the vicinity attended communion at New Hope Sunday. Archie Wilcox called at Lou Delting's Sunday.
Pleasant Flat notes from last week describe ongoing rain described by residents. Miss Alta Tharp and Charley visit Springfield to see Chester Tharp at the Normal. Tharp family travels to Mountain Grove to see Golda and Carry Moore attending school there. Taite preaches at the Tharp church, and Rev. Spindler organizes a Sunday school at the Moore schoolhouse with Davis Ramsey supervising.
Last week at Prairie Hollow and Olathe, families and friends gathered for visits and church. Sid Williams and family traveled to Rev J Seal and Harrison Babb hosted guests, with Miss Lily Doyle and others joining at A L Babb’s. Javon Roy and Virginia attended church with Vera Cruz visitors. Revs Avery and Goskill led the all day meeting at Prairie Hollow. Sunday school at Shiloh at 10 each Sunday. A pie supper occurred at Hickory Flat Saturday night.
James Raymond Lakey born January 17 1901 died January 29 1919 at age 18. He leaves a father mother three sisters and a brother. He was loving and obedient to his family and professed faith in Jesus Christ. Funeral noted as May 18 1914 at Wolf Creek Free Baptist church.
A reminiscence portrait of Pete Garrity a flamboyant trader in St. Louis memory of gamblers and debt. The piece argues citizens should purchase Victory Liberty Loan bonds to finance wartime debt rather than rely on questionable passing schemes. It praises the bond payment process and urges support from bond and compound holders while noting the broader public benefit.
Mrs. Lucy J. Beatty of Coalton Ohio describes severe stomach distress with smothering spells and dizziness. After doctors failed, she read an Almanac and used Thedford's Black-Draught, taking two packages and gaining lasting relief. The ad urges others with stomach and liver troubles to try it, noting many have benefited.
N S Thompson of West Plains and M W A deputy were here last work.
An editorial appeals to Americans to fund the Victory Liberty Loan, arguing the war is not over for those serving in France, Germany, and Russia. It stresses duties at home to finance the postwar order, avoid quittings, and ensure rapid restoration of peace through continued financial sacrifice and national unity.
Patriotism swells as the nation is urged to subscribe to the Victory Loan to finish the World War effort. References to Belleau Wood Verdun and Argonne emphasize collective sacrifice and the need to fund victory, defend liberty, and curb autocracy.
Miss Gertie Stout attends the summer session at Ava High School, joining students for ongoing coursework and activities through the season.
Sanol touted as best for kidney and bladder troubles claims relief within 24 hours for back ache and bladder issues. The guaranteed remedy is sold at 50 cents or one dollar per bottle in drug stores.
Mrs. Puscilla Cockrell and her grandchildren have gone to Leach Oklahoma, a family visit noted in local society notices.
An old advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and irregularities. It claims mail order delivery for $4.25 with a two month supply per bottle and offers testimonials, listing Dr W Mall in St Louis Missouri and druggists as sellers.
National Luther an Council calls all pastors and Lutherans in the United States to respond to the governments Victory Liberty Loan drive. H G Stubb, president, emphasizes the loan's urgency and the churchs duty to contribute, matching past Liberty Loan efforts to aid reconstruction and European relief.
A promotional scare claims drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning before breakfast cleanses the stomach liver and bowels, improves appetite, and prevents a range of ailments from constipation to bilious spells. It urges readers to obtain a quarter pound of limestone phosphate, promising dramatic health claims.
Ernest Coday and Mrs Icey Spence of Seymour visited there during the week, stopping at local spots and meeting residents. The brief call highlighted community ties and ongoing local happenings during their trip.
A vintage health ad promotes Jad Salts as a kidney and bladder cleanser. It claims beans and dull backache stem from sluggish kidneys and recommends a daily dose before breakfast to restore activity. The text touts lemon and raspberry acid formula, harmless flushing, and cheap, pleasant effervescence.
Geo Louthan has returned from Houston where he was employed in a garage. The brief notice notes his relocation from the Texas city to resume local duties.
A faded or gray hairstyle could be revived with Sage Tea and Bulphur Compound. The old time recipe, Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur, darkens naturally when brushed through damp hair, one strand at a time, with morning results after several applications. A downtown druggist notes wide use.
Recently returned Wright county soldiers include Howard Claxton Harry Moody Reed and Ray Whittaker of Hartville and Chas Calvin of Mt. Grove.
Ady proclaims rheumatism the commonest ailment causing pain and sleeplessness and presents Chamberlain's Liniment as the remedy for relief. The notice emphasizes rest and sleep becoming possible with the treatment.
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