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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
3
An advertisement states Dr O A Johnson via Suite 524 1820 Main St Kauai City MO has published a book claiming a combined medical treatment cures most cancers if begun early. It promises absolute proof from witnesses treated three to seventeen years ago and offers the book free upon request.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a rural carrier examination in Wright County at Mountain Grove starting 112 wm on Dec 8 1917 to fill Mansfield Me routes and other county post office vacancies. Open to male citizens domiciled in the county territory meeting Form 1877 requirements. Forms and blanks available from local offices or CS Commission in Washington. Applications should be mailed to Washington at the earliest practicable date.
An ad claims tonoline fattening for thin people with a testimonial from F. F. Smith of Pittsburg. It promises rapid weight gain without diets or lard alternatives, offers a free package via coupon, and asks for 10 cents postage to cover handling. The tone mimics a consumer-testimonial medical panacea from Boston and urges readers to try the home treatment.
The Weather Bureau forecasts fair conditions for most regions with rain or snow limited to the northern districts in early and late week. Temperatures rise early, then drop markedly over northern areas including the Upper and Middle Mississippi Valleys and Plains States. Territory covered includes Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Mrs L Mirvie reports that her daughter has returned from Okishomen. This brief item notes the family update without additional details.
N J Craig seeks to lend money on good improved farms located in Wright or Douglas counties. The notice states a loan option for farm owners seeking financing.
Deputy Harris recounts his escape with the prisoners after the discovery of baby Lloyd Keit’s body. He describes the chase, the danger, and the moments leading to the capture, detailing his actions and observations during the dramatic pursuit.
A brief notice promises an extra income of 2500 dollars per month in spare time with a free outfit and instructions. It urges sending a postal inquiry for parts of the plan and provides a bizarre return address in Times Square, New York, with unclear postal wording.
The program centers on seeking worthwhile things with Bible references Prov 4 10 21 and Matt 6 33. Leader J A Riley and Mrs W C Coday pose questions on why spiritual goals surpass material, the supreme thing to seek, and the value of striving.
An old advertisement promises a 100 dollar reward for incurable catarrh, praising Hall's Catarrh Medicine for thirty five years. It claims blood action detoxifies mucous surfaces and promises quick health improvement after starting treatment. Testimonials and free literature are offered by J Cheney & Co of Toledo, with drugstore availability nationwide.
Wright County banks report Second Liberty Loan sales totaling 70050 with Mountain Grove Bank leading at 21000 and First National Bank Mountain Grove and Ryan Banking Norwood each at 10000. Cedar Gap buyer J L Lee sold 31050, Grove Spring Bank 5000, other banks show varied sums. bonds for lump sum buyers to arrive in a few days per J A Chagy, while instalment buyers await full payments.
W A Newton of Hartville traveled through Sunday to Birch Tree to file a death claim for Kansas City Life Insurance Co in which he serves as representative.
An ad warns that kidney disease is deadly and urges prevention. It promotes Kidneyco tablets as a cheap remedy, claiming it cleanses poisons from inactive kidneys and relieves trouble quickly. The pitch instructs readers to mail order from the Kidneyco Co. of Boston, Massachusetts.
At the Wright Medical Society meeting in Mountain Grove last week De R A Ryan of Nearwood was elected president Dr H G Frame of Mountain Grove named vice president and Dr J A Fuson of Mansfield chosen secretary treasurer.
Old-time remedy from Gage Two and Sulphur used to darken gray hair. The ready-to-use compound promotes a youthful look, applied with a comb or brush to strands, leaving a subtle shine. Not a disease treatment.
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