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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
5
Miss Gladya Hire surprised Friday as she visited Mrs Parker’s to celebrate her birthday. A crowd gathered at Mrs Young’s with Mrs Parker and Mrs Brand. Gifts and cards were exchanged, refreshments served, and many wished her many happy returns. Several residents departed for Tulsa, and local families hosted dinners and visits through the weekend.
An old advertisement claims a cough syrup can be homemade from pine tar conite sugar hypocyamus sassafras peppermint ipecac rhubarb mandrake capsicum muriate ammonia honey and glycerine and promises instant relief. It also pushes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey ready made in 26c bottles with formula on the package and warns buyers to insist on the brand.
The Pea Ridge Methodist church schedules preaching on the fourth Sunday with Rev D D Killam as pastor and Sunday school each Sunday led by F A Dodson as superintendent and Miss Verbie Fuge as secretary. Local residents L L Land and families, Homer Hedrick and others visited. Miss Elsie Hedrick had an accident while opening a mustard can but is reported better. Cleo Kelley called in the evening.
An Alabama mother reports her baby recovered quickly from whooping cough after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The advertisement notes the product as one of the most successful preparations for the disease and claims it is obtainable everywhere.
F D Howard and wife made a business trip to Seymour Thursday. Miss Julia Bleving visits homefolke this week. Miss Lillie Kelley, teaching in the north part of the state, returned home Saturday. Several from this vicinity attended the show at No 5 Wednesday night. A large crowd attended the all day singing at Hargus Chapel Sunday.
An old advertisement touts McGees Baby Elixir as a grand corrective remedy for stomach and bowel disorders in babies. It promises purity and pleasant taste and lists prices of 2 shillings 6 pence and 5 shillings per bottle, with sale through dealers.
An excellent rain fell Friday. Eab and Bailey lost their house to a Thursday fire. The eldest son of Geo. McFar lin of Mt. Zion was thrown from a buggy Saturday evening. his leg was crushed and amputated by Drs. Norman and Gentry of Ava. he died Saturday night and was buried at Huffman cemetery Sunday afternoon. Miss Azalea Lewis visited her sister Chloe at Oscar Moore's. Miaves Bertha Davis, Minnie Miller, Doska McMillan, and Hattie Williams were guests of Misses Bessie and Lillian McCrue. A spring term of school is being taught at Hicks by Miss Imogene Hutchison. Rubies Lesler returned home.
Avoid Spring Colds Sudden changes, high winds, shifting seasons cause colds and grippe. These spring colds may turn into a chronic summer cough. Dr. King's New Discovery with a pleasant Laxative Tar Syrup soothes the cough, checks the cold, and helps break up grippe. No mixing needed. ask your druggist for a bottle.
Last week brought a welcome rain on Sunday that was badly needed. Residents report improved soil moisture and relief from drought conditions, with local gardens showing signs of revival and farmers evaluating crop responses.
May social notes recount visits by Mrs Matney and Clarence Matney to Mrs Crider area. Sadie Goss intends to stay in mining country, Joe Goss and Ora Winburn work timbers at Red Bird mines. Farmers report corn gardens thriving after rain. Fred Goss ill in Shenandoah Iowa with tuberculosis. sister Mrs Thomson visiting. Twin brothers Fred and Edward Goss celebrate 21st birthday. Sunday School 10 30 at Lead Hill. singingSaturday and 4th Sunday after Sunday School. preaching on 1st 2nd and 4th Sundays. Liza Janr
Diztiness vertigo and sallow complexion are said to signal a torpid liver. The ad promotes HER BINE as a powerful liver stimulant, claiming a dose or two will remove bilious symptoms. Price 60c. Sold by all dealers.
In memory of Louise Eldridge who departed this life May 9. Funeral notices for Abraham Keeling and Docia Young. resolutions from Hartville Rebekah Lodge No. 286 honor their lives and deeds. Members C N Findley and committee extend sympathy. publish copies to Wright County papers.
An advertisement touts Isin's Liniment as a remedy for muscular rheumatism promising relief at low cost. It notes the pain relief provided and directs readers to obtain the product where advertised.
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