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Newspaper

Mansfield Mirror

Location

Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1920

Page

3

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsements Endure Over Time

Testimonial evidence highlights long term effectiveness of Dean's Kidney Pills with endorsements from local residents. EK Pinckney of Lebanon Missouri recalls relief from kidney pains after using the remedy and praises it years later. Adyo County Treasurer D C Carter in Hartville visits, campaigning for re election.

Dean EK. Pinckney West Second St. Lebanon Saya Doun Pinckney Rel Dean Foster-Milburn Co., Mfgs Buffalo CL Carter Hartville

Drink Hot Tea for a Bad Cold Remedy Ad

An old advertisement recommends Hamburg Breast Tea as a cheap vegetable remedy for colds and grip. It instructs a tablespoonful of tea steeped in boiling water, strained, and drunk any time, claiming it opens pores, relieves congestion, loosens bowels, and drives the cold from the system.

Hamburg

St Jacobs Liniment Promises Quick Back Pain Relief

Rubbagkache and lumbago are described as banished after applying St Jacobs Liniment. The ad claims the soothing oil penetrates, relieves back ache in minutes, and is harmless to the skin. It urges readers to buy a bottle at any drug store and rub soreness away with a single use.

St. Jacobs

Garner Visited Henry Dennis Home from Kansas

J F Garner came in from Kansas Sunday for a visit at the Henry Dennis home.

J. F. Garner Kansas Henry Dennis

Uric acid in meat clogs the kidneys warning

A fragment discusses uric acid from meat clogging kidneys and advises daily meat with salt flushes. It cites an authority claiming salts can expel wastes from blood and mentions symptoms like rheumatic twinges and sore urinary channels.

Ays Atlee Nameapbabi

Ava resident J A Mitchell visits Monday

Ava resident J A Mitchell was here on Monday. The brief note records his presence in town activities, with no additional context or events mentioned.

J. A. Mitchell Ava

Relief for clogged nose with Ely's Cream Balm

An ad-like fragment promises instant relief from nasal congestion due to cold or catarrh. It touts easy breathing after applying a small amount, claiming immediate head and air passage relief and night discomfort ending. The text imitates early 20th century diction and product claims.

Ely

American Legion Smoker Honors 39th Membership Milestone

Clarence King Post No 128 American Legion now 100 percent, adding 24 new members to reach 39 total. A smoker luncheon at WOD Cafe followed a Nugget Theatre outing with a chicken pie dinner. Speakers Hon J Lon Dennis and Hon Alex Salisbury praised Americanism and the membership drive.

Clarence King Post American Legion Legion WOD FL H. Riley Nugget Theatre Nugget Legion Hoya J. Lon Dennis Alex Salisbury

Worm sized distillery item seized at Ava depot

A small copper distillery worm about six inches in diameter and fifteen inches long, packed in a skelton crate, was seized after a break in at Ava depot in Ozark county. The worm, shipped from Cleveland, bore only the name Joe Long of Dugginsville Mo. No other items were disturbed. Revenue officers gathered details and a description of the worm.

Long Dugemayne Ozark County Ava Bueglara Cleveland Joe Long Dugginsville

Shepherd of the Hill draws capacity crowds at Nugget Theatre

Capacity houses filled the Nugget Theatre for three performances of The Shepherd of the Hill Friday afternoon and night. Local towns including Cedar Gap Norwood Hirtville Bryant Macowb sent large crowds, one of the few films to rival The Kaiser the Beast of Fortin in attendance. Advertising boosted attendance as the Nugget fulfilled its motto The Best in Motion Pictures.

Wright County Temperance Union mid year meeting recap

The mid year Wright County Woman's Temperance Union session convened in Newwood with speakers including Mrs. C. ls. Deueh of Manafield and Mrs. G. F. Kirkman of Mountain Grove. Elizabeth Waliam and Mrs. Smetherman of Norwood, Kate Clansett of Collar Gap, and Lucile Lit vwitz spoke, with Mayor Frank Huffmayn of Nowed delivering the welcome.

Wright County Woman's Climatan Temperance Union Newwood C. Ls. Deueh Manafield G. F. Kirkman Mountain Grove Elizabeth Waliam Sarah Smetherman No,wood Ness Norwood Mes Kate Clansett Collar Gap Eo Peteras Mansfield Lucile Lit

Reliable preparation free from opiates and habit forming drugs

A long standing public release notes that the preparation has been before the public for many years. It claims to be free from opiates narcotics or any habit forming drugs and asserts no ill effects follow extended use.

Flat Rock Social Notes Brighten Mansfield Visit List

In Flat Rock Viola Allie and Orivia Ginn visit Wolf Creek while Mrs Gann remains weak. Maclon Letsinger spent Sunday with Seph Letsinger. Mrs Draper visited Mrs D N Moore on Tuesday. Cora Draper returns from Kansas City. Many Flat Rock residents attend last Friday’s show in Mansfield. Cora and Fred Draper stayed Monday night with C M Mills.

Viola Allie Orivia Ginn Wolf Creek Mrs. Gann Maclon Letsinger Seph Letsinger Mansfield Miss Cora Fred Draper C. M. Mills Poddy

Bryant Items Echoes From a Quiet Community

The column notes a surprise singing on Friday night at Mr. Ludlow’s and a fine time for Bryant residents. Locals attended the Shepherd of the Hills at the Nugent Friday. Vand Werth returned from Kansas. Most folks plow corn and expect a good fruit crop. Services at Mt. Everett are held first and fourth Sundays with Christian Endeavor each Sunday night. Mrs. A H Fletcher visited U S McCrite Saturday.

Mt. Everet Christian Endeavor

Pubic Speaking at Mansfield Pre Campaign Meeting

A pre campaign meeting at the Nugget Theatre in Mansfield invites men and women from all parties to hear Mrs. Alice Curthee Moyer-Wing, a State Republican committee member, discuss the high cost of living the League of Nations and women's citizenship following the show on Thursday night June 3 1920.

Mansfield Nugget Alice Curthee Moyer-Wing League of Nations Wing State Republican Committee

Public Auction At Knob Farm Near Jericho And Seymour

On health grounds a sale will be held at the old Knob farm two and a half miles north of Jericho and southeast of New Grove, ten miles northeast of Seymour on the Seymour and Hartville road. Auction starts at 10 a.m. listing fourteen head of live stock including Jersey cows calves and bulls, plus farming implements and tools with terms cash under ten and six months on notes at eight percent. Colonel C. J. Carter serves as auctioneer and the Bank of Seymour clerk attends.

Old Knob Farm Jericho New Grove Seymour Seymour and Hartville

Public sale and social notes from Seymour area

Reverett Rushing of Seymour visited with his brother Alv ed and wife Eva Kennedy spent Sunday with Miss Bessie Glass. Chas H Miller and wife were guests of Mr and Mrs P J Weils. Antioch services drew nearly all in the area. Henry Renkauf and J C Genter are poorly. Peas Wells and Will Mallory were in Seymour on business. Henry Dethloff of the Knol farm will sell livestock and farm implements at public sale June 1. Me andora Frank Gurney of ear Seymour spent Tues and Wed at J W Glass.

Eva Kennedy Bessie Glass Chas, H. Miller P. J. Weils Henry Dethloff Old Knol Me Andora Frank Gurney Ear Seymour J. W. Glass

Local Social Notes From Olathe and Nearby

OLATHE reports William Letsinger and wife spent last Wednesday night with James Let singer. Mrs L M Ray visited with her brother A L Letsinger. Mrs John Miller returned from Springfield after eye treatment. The little daughter of Gus Johnson burned her foot stepping into a bonfire. Miss Gertie Stout holds Shiloh school. Mrs Alma Towe leads Endeavor school this year. Mrs Dora Robertson learned Roy is back to work after a three week illness. Tom Heath visited his brother Felix over the weekend. Russell Roberts spent Friday night with Amos Roy. Amos Roy visited his father Houston Freeman and Mason with Elvis Gates on Sunday.

Gus Johnson Gertie Stout Shiloh Dora Robertson Roy Tom Heath Felix C. H. Fry Norwood Frank Barlow Neva Baker Paul Williams Seph Letsinger John Brentlinger Mansfield

Aspirin James Coday Purchases Estate From Parents

James Coday buys the property once held by his parents who recently died, acquiring the estate and its holdings.

James Coday

Peture Show Visits and Weekend Socials Reported

Local residents attended the Mansfield peture show and joined family gatherings over the weekend. Names in attendance included W T Andrews and family, Mrs Chas Land, Mrs H N Matlock, Mrs Silas Moon, George Fage, Sam and family, and Mike Branstetter group. Social visits centered at D B Dorrell’s and L L Land’s with multiple dines and a Saturday night singing.

H. N Matlock Silas Moon George Fage Sam Mike Branetetter L. Lb. Land John Duncan Harve Duncan Averet Wood Fuson Mr. Duncan Mary Duncan Meadames John Newton Will Paxton Marshall Dodson D. 8 Dorrell Misa Lillie Matlock E. P. Hilliman

Frisco timetable updates move trains earlier

A new timetable went into effect Sunday on the Frisco. Passenger train No. 102 now leaves at 6.36 a.m. instead of 6.49 a.m., and No. 104 departs 6.35 a.m. instead of 6.98 p.m., with the only changes affecting station stops.

Frisco

Murkery remedy Liquid Bronzone offered by Fuson Drug

For every use where o Taiment is typically applied the murd ery remedy Liquid Bronzone will act faster and more completely. Price 300, 64, and $1.20. Sold by Fuson Drug Company.

Fuson Drug Company

Texas Wonder Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad

A vintage health advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes back and irregularities in both men and women. It offers a mail order of one bottle for $1.26 with testimonials and lists Dr W Hall of St. Louis as the source.

Texas Wonder W. Hall Olive St St. Louis Rilmngisle Everywhere

White's Cream Vermifuge for Worms Ad

White's Cream Vermifuge is offered as certain destruction of intestinal worms. The product is stated to be harmless to children or adults. Price 36 cents. Sold by SottkKby Fuson Drug Co.

Rainy Weekend Keeps Up Hopes for Yearlong Rain

A local note recalls a fine rain Sunday night with more expected. Residents including Paul Williams and Letsinger worked on Dozier’s bathroom, while Leo Hoover and others repair homes and porches. Several neighbors visit, dine, and discuss plans for farming exchanges, with health updates on Mrs. Crider and others. Local chatter and community life dominate this column.

Paul Williams L. C. Letsinger C. A. Dozier Leo Jake Hoover C. M. Fry

Pleasant Flat Church Plans All Day Sunday Service

Wet week continues in Pleasant Flat with plans for all day services at Tharp school house and a dinner on the ground. Locals urged to bring well filled baskets. Notables visiting include Miss Mabel Long reported sick and several families sharing meals at relatives' homes over the weekend.

Tharp School Golda Tharp Myrtle Moore Chester Charley Bucly Elmer Tharp Rey. Berry's Mountain Grove Mabel Long

Fire destroys Mrs. Claxton barn in Hartville

Hartville Democrat reports Mrs Ella Claxton's barn burned Saturday night with unknown origin. Suspected incendiary act since Everett away and early feeding noted. Memorial services set for Pleasant Hill on Sunday May 30 with Rev. Samra Smith of Tecumseh College delivering address and grave decoration. basket dinner and old fashioned singing to follow. News from Marion Kansas notes accidental gun discharge by Clarence Pyatt in Bert Amick's family temple causing instant death to the Amick child. Hartville friends share grief.

Ella Claxton Everett Pleasant Hill Samra Smith Tecumseh College Tecumseh, Ok Marion Kan Clarence Pyatt Bert Amick Hartville Hartville Democrat

Muanafield Hotel Taken Over By Mr Dean And Wife

The Muanafield Hotel is now under the charge of T. R. Dean and his wife who took possession Monday after leasing the business from John N. Pryor Jr. The new managers are described as excellent hotel people and will maintain the high standard of this popular hostelry.

Muanafield Hotel T. R. Dean John N. Pryor, Jr

Professor Haworth Visited After Liberal School Work

Prof. C. J. Haworth who recently completed a year’s work as superintendent of the Liberal schools was here yesterday.

C. J. Haworth Liberal Schools

DeLacy's French Hair Tonic Promises Restored Color

A vintage ad touts DeLacy's French Hair Tonic as a simple effective preparation that restores gray and streaked hair to its natural color, reduces dandruff, prevents hair loss, and maintains a youthful look. Sold by druggists and dealers for $1.00, with direct order from DeLacy Chemical Co., St. Louis, Missouri.

DeLacy DeLacy Chemical Co St. Louis Ty All

Church supper serves large crowd with pie and eats

A large crowd enjoyed an excellent chicken pie Diane served Saturday by the Christian church ladies. The hall offered abundant good things to eat and neighbors praised the event.

Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Hair Color

A long familiar blend of Sage and Sulphur is sold as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. Drugstore versions claim to darken gray hair naturally and evenly when applied with a sponge or brush, with results seen by morning and lasting after subsequent uses. It notes the product is for cosmetic use, not disease treatment.

Wyeth

Return from Fort Creek with Robert and Ralph Chamberlain

J. 1 Wester of Codar Gap reports the return from Fort Creek. Nett of the son Robert who has just conceived on honorable feet after four years of services Ralph Chamberlain of Minnesota, also stationed at Ft. Creek, accompanied Robert to Codar Gap for a view.

J. 1 Wester Codar Gap Fort Creek Robert Ralph Chamberlain Minnesota Aleo Ft. Croek

Mentho Sulphur Promises Quick Skin Relief

A skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur as best for clearing up ugly skin. The sulfur preparation allegedly destroys germs and instantly relieves itching burning and irritation. It claims to heal eczema leaving skin clear and smooth with a small jar available at druggists used like cold cream.

Professor Lynch Visits Springfield for CollegeAddress

Prof. W. U. Lynch, guest of the Southwest Missouri Teachers College in Springfield, spoke to the rural graduating class in Bloomfield before returning home, passing through en route.

W. UW. Lynch Southwest Missouri Teachers’ College of Springfield Bloomfield

Diamond Dyes Ad Claims Easy Use for Any Material

An old advertisement promises Diamond Dyes are risk free with simple directions for dyeing any material. The copy stresses fading avoidance and ease for women, though the scanned text is fragmented and unclear on specifics.

Nelson overhauls Rowden place into modern home

Wim M Nelson has thoroughly overhauled the Rowden place and now has a modern home. Addition al rooms have been added and por ches built, and painting is now un der Way.

Wim. M. Nelson Rowden Place Mt. Grove

Also Mentioned on This Page

Honest St. Jacobs Balta Naley Capt. McMillian Mop K. Pleo Dickton Bonor Messrs Dugeinayille Teing Ava Herald DR. Miles Fred Johnson Carterville Flat Rock Tom Slate Bryant Cora Draper Dome Kansas City Bryant Items A. H. Fletcher U.S. McCrite Piim Colone C. J. Carter Bank of Seymour Midway Reverett Rushing Alved Antioch Henry Renkauf J. C. Genter Peas Wells Will Mallory Dr. Loper St. Lewis Olathe Wm. Letsinger James Letsinger L. M. Ray A. L. Letsinger John Miller Alma Towe Endeavor Russell Robertsvon Amos Roy Houston Freeman Mason Elvis Gates Ruby Bayer Aspirinia Cole Alrigeis W. T. Andrews Mrs. Chas D. 8. Dorrell Mike Branstetter Joe Casey Jones the Mansfield Shoe Shop A. E. Tarbutton Mansfield, Missouri Texas Marble Granite H. J. Douglass City of Marble Works Mountain Grove, Mo Grant Morgan Roy Wheelers Mias Leota Morgan Irsel Morgan Homer Stout Frederick Wheeler Harley Stout MP. Edwards David Crider Minnie Mae Yowell California Tefteller G. W. Miller J T. Younger J. W. Brentlinger H. M. Thomas Jack Hoover Hugh Williams Robert Fey H. H Bellefurne Baker John Henry Baker Grace Calhoun Shackleford Eupice Fay Whittaker Harold Ralph Thos. Keys Elmer Campbell Grandpa Shaw Imhoff Andrew Calhoun Democrat Electric Sears Bouthweat
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