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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1919
Page
3
An ad promotes Freezone to remove corns and calluses from the feet without pain. It claims a tiny bottle costs only a few cents and, with a few drops, lifts the corns or hard skin on the bottom of the feet, leaving pink healthy skin that is never sore or irritated.
The astern Star hosted a Friday social with refreshments for attendees. The event offered light fare and a casual gathering, inviting members for fellowship and conversation.
An old advertisement touts "Peres Tablets of Aspirin" in a Bayer package with directions for Colds Pain Headache Neuralgia Lumbago and Rheumatism. It claims genuine Aspirin under the Bayer name and notes a nineteen year history and a tin box of 12 tablets at a nominal price from Bayer Manufacture of Mononetic acid ester of Sulicylic acid.
Marriage licenses issued at Hartville include Neal Moore of Norwood and Gladys Hopkins of Rayborn, and Dewey J. Skinner and Pearl Keys of Manafield.
The Federal Farm Loan Bureau lists Missouri grants totaling 4,911 loans worth 10.41 million dollars as of September 30, 1919. Farm census visits shift from April 1 to January 1, with questions on acreage, crops, land use, and farm facilities. Also noted is a push to reclassify local federal employees to establish a minimum wage and a pension system.
Last week's items report sunshine after rain as Mrs. Fred Justice spent Monday with Mrs. Robi Hunt. Mrs. Hunt has a fine baby girl. Sam Ryan visited Robert Hunt Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kevn went home with Ed Tharp and wife Sunday. Mr. Riley and wife of Joplin visited Joe Long and family. Robert Imhoff was confined at home most of last week. Solda Berley, Elmer Tharp, and Robert Moore dined at Robert Imhoff's Sunday. Pies sold well at the Moore Friday night for 15.10. Rev. James Ivy spent Saturday night at Ed Tharp's and dined at Dave Tharp's. Dennis Crane and wife have a new boy. Sunday School at Tharp at 11, Liberty at 3, Moore at 3 each Sunday.
Vernon Werth arrived in Mana field this week and a large crowd gathered at Hicks school for a pre supper event last Saturday night. Werth bought Oscar Moore's car and is hauling passengers from Mansfield to Ava. Rev. W. V. Spalh preaches at Flint Point school house the second Sunday in November and will hold a meeting there soon. The protracted meeting continues at Rockhouse this week.
Rev W Shaw led a two weeks meeting at the Baptist church with four conversions and four additions. Baptized were Mrs Harrison Babb, Miriel Lillie, Iva Doyle, and Lillie Locke. Rev A L Babb and Rev J W Shaw dined at J L Shorts. Fred Brageal and Sammie Locke returned from Wichita. George Shorts moving to Mansfield. Pentecostals hosting meetings in Macomb. Mrs L T Doyle improving after a month on the sick list. J B Findley and wife visited Norwood.
Rembert Bill Harrison runs a saw mill on George Claxton's property and the community notes the sea is shining again. Jease Davin visited B W Hensley on Sunday night. Bud Williams sold his cattle to Curb Hope near Manes. Frank Coday and wife called on Jon Long later in the week, with preachers at Pleasant Hill each first Saturday night and Sunday.
An old advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound relieves a severe cold within hours. The first dose supposedly opens nostrils and eases headaches and fever, with multiple doses every two hours until three doses are taken. It emphasizes no quinine and low cost at drug stores.
Sunday night services led by Rev. John Claxton with the pastor’s sermon. Singing at Pleasant Hill occurs every Sunday night. CRAZY MADGE is mentioned as part of the readable text.
Popular claim from readers praises Ozonol as the best relief for skin conditions and irritations. The cream like ointment is touted as antiseptic, cooling, and healing for burns cuts sunburn bites and rashes. It is sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes at drug stores or by mail from Qozonol Chemical Co Odessa Mon.
Mrs J W Philips of Redon Georgia phoned merchant J M Floyd to say her children benefit from Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and she wishes to continue treatment. The ad asserts the product eases coughs, colds, and helps clear the system.
Jack Frout visited Pleasant Valley last Saturday. Prayer meeting at Pleasant Valley Thursday night. Protracted meeting begins Saturday night before the third Sunday in November. Jamie Berner of Seymour is visiting home folks. F. E. Kerrs moved to their farm Tuesday.
A vintage notice urges proper care for colds, noting some illnesses begin with cold symptoms. It endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and stresses treating early to reduce danger, advising quick action at first signs to throw off the cold.
Saturday Robert Samuel fell and broke his arm above the elbow. Dr J A Fason dressed the wound and he is recovering nicely. Ming Ruby Lee Yates and pupils hosted a Hallowe en party for local patrons and youths with games fortunes and tricks. Mr Ferris and family moved into the neighborhood from near Hartville. Clarence Spence visited his uncle George C Samve Sunday.
An advertisement asserts Chamberlain's Tablet provides permanent relief from constipation when used as directed. It claims the tablet not only eases bowels but also improves appetite and strengthens digestion, presenting meat laxatives as temporary measures.
Heavy rainfall floods Old Dry Creek stopping the J. W. Weaver sale. B A Strout Meal Agency reports brisk local sales including a 126 acre farm for 9 900. Hugh Williams and Mr Cloud handle transactions. A Arkansas son prefers a purchased Albany farm over a 29000 home. St James school with Herbert James reports good progress and a successful pre supper.
An ad touts B. A Thomas stock remedy claiming it relieves indigestion and constipation, promotes growth, and is economical for boosting herd profits. It urges buyers to obtain the product promptly from Norcross and associates, noting its purported benefits for calves.
Hartville merchants announce changes with L R Boyer selling stock to Frank Pope of Norwood for hardware and W T Wynn taking a half interest in W J Long groceries. Boyer’s future plans unclear. Also reports Noah Ferguson found dead from suspected bullet wounds near Geore Spring with pancake dough nearby stirring murder rumor. Community notices include Odd Fellows attendance, Hartville and Grove Spring lodges, and local marriages involving Willie Murrell and Edna Tate.
Rev. J. M. England of Seymour was here Saturday and attended local services. The visit was reported with emphasis on his conduct and remarks during the day.
A morning cleansing routine endorses hot water with limestone phosphate to flush stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims to cure heaviness bad taste bad breath coated tongue dull headaches and sour stomach. Readers are urged to start daily inside bathing before breakfast and obtain powder from a pharmacist.
An old time advertisement touts Jad Salts as a remedy to stop back ache fatigue and bladder irritation. It promises four ounces dissolved in water before breakfast will make kidneys act normally and neutralize urine acids. It claims safe effervescent lithia water with no injury and cites C. H. Nevely of Macobb Way as a local mention.
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound offers a simple at home formula to darken faded or gray hair. A sponge or brush applied daily yields a natural, even darkening by morning and added gloss with continued use. Not for disease treatment.
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