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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1920
Page
6
Election tallies show Atkinson and Pool advancing in county races with notable majorities while township results favor reform measures. Civil Service examination announced for Mountain Grove on November 27, 1926, seeking post office clerks with specified height and weight requirements.
L. A. Johnson and family and Miner Chase arrived from Cleo last week. Johnson purchased the T. F. Lenhart undertaking business and residence and the Mansfield Furniture Co. from W. B Fullington. Welcome to Mansfeld.
An old advertisement promises quick relief from head cold and catarrh. It claims a small amount of antiseptic cream applied in the nostrils clears air passages, relieves swollen mucous membranes, and stops nasal stuffiness with instant effect. It targets dogs and people alike.
Consumers are urged to gather black walnuts and ship kernels to James A. Harper Supply Co. in Kansas City Missouri. Payment offered is 55 cents per pound or more. Accepts any quantity from large to small barrels.
A large crowd witnessed Friday night basketball as Mansfield and Mountain Grove met at the gym. Mountain Grove men beat Mansfield 23 to 18, while Mansfield girls edged Mountain Grove 11 to 10. Also noted is an advertisement for Ballard's Snow Liniment. The Wright County Mission Board met at Hartville with attendees including Rev. J. E. Dotson, Rev. J. E. Seal, and W. B. Fullington.
Wanted a hundred women of any age with pimples headaches upset stomachs constipation or cross dispositions to try Bollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Thousands recommend it. Fuson Drug Co Mansfield F M Huffman Norwood Adv.
Tyson has traveled to Wisconsin to spend the winter with his daughter, joining a family gathering that will last several weeks.
Local notes report Knox Concert Party set for Friday November 12 with advance patronage urged in Mirror ads. Names of visitors include L Livingston in Springfield, D Shannon of Mountain Grove, T G Johnson of Kansas City, and County Collector J R Archer of Hartville. Also items on local business, marriages, and a sale notice for 40 acres near Success and Houston Texas County with cash or time terms.
Enduring patient endorsements tout Doan's Kidney Pills as the best remedy for kidney trouble. E Pinckney of Lebanon Missouri reports relief and four years later still praises the medicine. Price 60 cents. Foaster Milburn Co. ad and a note about Munsell’s move to Waldo Kansas.
Mrs. Clara Peacock of Seymour Indiana shares a sick spell with indigestion and stomach distress. She credits Thedford's Black-Draught with relief, noting its gentle natural action and safety for all ages. The remedy, made from vegetable ingredients, can be taken in small or large doses and helps keep the system free from poison.
Jeff Metney and family visited his brother EB Matney and sister Mrs. Jake Crider. E Matney canned pumpkins and sweet potatoes for farmers while others helped. Pumpkin buyers M A Cinekell and Mrs. Crider’s guests and travelers from Lend Hill and Iola Kansas were noted.
An old ad suggests taking three Chamberlain's tablets for a bilious attack with a promise of quick recovery. The wording reflects early 20th century simple medical claims and product promotion.
Miss Florine Hopper of Mansfield and her pupils presented songs, dialogues, readings and recitations at Cros Roads schoolhouse District 78 on Friday evening November 6. Local attendees from Mountain Grove and Norwood praised the program. profits from pies and candy sold by Hoy Anderson and Frank Jarrett totaled 61.23, a Wright County rural school record.
Fragmentary ad style notice urges readers to try Chanilea Jain's Cough Remedy for colds. It mocks winter illness and promises relief, noting severe lung trouble as a warning while urging immediate use of the remedy.
William Glen Craig has been appointed a rural carrier from the Mansfield post office after scoring highest on the Civil Service exam at Mountain Grove. The appointment takes effect Monday and covers rural route 3. Geo H. Ayers moves from route 4 to route 1, replacing Earnie Crippen who has been acting as temporary carrier since Clyde Turner's resignation.
An old advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures by internal action through the blood rather than local applications. It touts testimonials from physicians, lists F J Cheney and Co Toledo as suppliers, and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Also notes a military funeral held for Elmer Findley in Macomb with American Legion involvement.
W. Bouldin of Hartville purchases the Raby meat market and takes charge with the promise of continued prosperous service. The new owner, an experienced meat dealer, is welcomed to Mansfield and urged to continue the establishment’s past successes.
An old advertisement warns buyers to look for Bayer on aspirin packaging to ensure authenticity. It claims aspirin treats colds sore throat toothache and rheumatic pain and notes twelve tablet boxes are sold at a modest price by a specific maker.
A health note claims meat produces uric acid that clogs kidneys and causes dull back pain, dizziness, and bladder irritation. It endorses Jad Salts remedy, made from orange and lemon acids with lithia, to flush kidneys and neutralize acids, with a daily tablespoon in water for a few days.
Col Roy R Dennis traveled to Norwood for brief engagements Saturday with local officials and community leaders noting attendance and schedule adjustments for a forthcoming event.
J Bridees recently moved from Colin County to Bryant and will hold a site Saturday before relocating to Kungasa City.
An old advertisement promotes Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder troubles plus back or rheumatic pains. It claims regularities of the blood and bladder, selling for 1.25 dollars by mail or druggist. Testimonials sworn and sent from Dr KE W Hall of St Louis Missouri.
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