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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
4
Advice promotes morning hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Claims improved health and appearance, notes pollution from waste and toxins and suggests internal bathing as essential for all readers.
An old health note urges reducing intake of rich foods and using a lemon salt tonic to ease kidney strain. It claims excess uric acid overworks kidneys, causing bladder weakness and general health decline, and recommends a tablespoonful in water at breakfast for several days.
Mrs W L Newton is reported quite sick at home with illness spreading through family. Local friends and neighbors are urged to send prayers and small acts of kindness during her convalescence.
An old time home recipe using sage and sulfur promises to darken gray hair with a few applications. It suggests a commercial Wyetha Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easier option and claims natural, even coloring without detection. The ad notes the product is cosmetic and not for curing disease.
G. E. Letsinger returned from a trip to Springfield. Mrs Letsinger also visited at Elsey.
A local column lists social visits and movements among residents. Mrs Jack Brazeal and child spent Monday with Floyd Hale. John Henry Baker dined with J W Brentlinger on Tuesday. Miss Opal Bennet and Miss May Fiedley visited Jack Brazenl Friday. Ed Williams visited his brother Paul and family then Reuben Williams Friday night. Zella Letsinger and Rose Williams at L M Roy's Monday night. Lonard ill. Ralph Brentlinger returned from Springfield Monday night. Amos Roy and others visited 14 M Roy’s Sunday. Mrs H M Baker and children dined with Geo Brentlinger and wife Friday. Russell Letsinger visited Denver brothers Sunday. Ernest Roy visited Paul Wilkins Monday evening to Sunday. W G Letsinger and wife at Sam Letsinger’s Sunday. Tra Brazeal spent weekend with brother Jack. Albert Brentlinger and family dined with their parents Sunday. JW Brentlinger and wife went to Tulsa Wednesday to visit relatives and soldier reunion, plan Sapulpa and Beggs visits. Mrs Floyd Hale moving to Macomb. Mr Oren helping G W Brentlinger haul wood. Mrs H M Baker and family dined at G W Millar’s Saturday.
Very cool weather and frost observed around Wolf Creek as meetings closed. The stork visited the home of F J Light Friday and left a son. Coday family adds Harold and Murl who spent Sunday in Ma comb. Locals attended Mansfield fair last week. Molasses making is common. Minnie Johnson of Ma comb visiting M C Cutay's house.
Shiloh residents focus on molasses making and fruit canning. Mrs Smith visited Mrs Dixon on Thursday and Afie Smith visited Bertha Miller Tuesday night. Several from Macom attended church at Fairview Sunday. Preaching planned at Shiloh Sunday and Sunday school runs every Sunday with all invited.
Sowing wheat tops local duties as Pleasant Valley residents attend last week’s fair. Miss Janie Mackey visited Miss Laura Taylor on Sunday. Ray Howard has returned from Wyoming. Sunday school and Christian Endeavor meet every Sunday evening at Pleasant Valley.
Weather forecast from the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Chief Charles F Marvin for the region including Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Missouri Arkansas and portions of North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma east of 95 degrees. Fair weather with near normal temperatures is expected though some rain is possible after midweek in the southern areas.
Mrs Alice Scurlock of Jackson Ohio recounts years of nervous pain and side discomfort worsened at night. After trying various doctors and avoiding surgery she used 12 bottles of Cardui and reports complete recovery and renewed strength. Thousands of women reportedly credit Cardui with improving health.
Ceei)Brazeal's of Fordland visited relatives here last week, extending family ties and sharing news during the small community gathering.
Mr C Williams of Adrian has been visiting here, sparking local curiosity about his travels and intentions in the community.
D D Norcross of Macomb visited Tuesday promoting Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional remedy. The ad claims local treatments fail for catarrh and promises blood action on mucous surfaces. A $100 reward is offered if Hall's Catarrh Medicine fails to cure, with circulars and testimonials available.
Non B A Taylor and wife recently returned from Wyoming are now staying at D A Taylors, father of Non B A Taylor. Mr Taylor formerly represented Wright county in the state legislature for one term.
Marvin H Dennis of the 110th Engineers writes from Somewhere in France describing travel, trench digging, and weather. He notes leaving soon for a new location about 8,500 feet up, scarce corn, plenty of water, and longing for home comforts like ice cream while observing war surroundings near Amiens and Paris.
Advertisement notes that children with croup should use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and follow printed directions for quick relief, promising surprising effectiveness when attacks occur.
George Short visited Rin da Brazeal Saturday night and Sunday. Leonard Roy is very ill but improving. The community enjoyed the fair with good music on Saturday. Attendees praised the band and expressed pride in the local boys now in service.
Surgeons say prompt first treatment with an effective antiseptic prevents infection and aids healing for cuts burns bruises and wounds. The advertisement touts Borozone as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent and urges readers to buy it now from medicine dealers.
Residents from Norwood route one joined neighbors at the Mansfield fair. E Moberly and his wife spent days at John Frye's. Miss Myrtle Shores visited Miss Nellie Frye one night. Maud Shores stayed with Mrs Page Jackson. E Moberly and wife with John Frye and his daughters Ruth and Mae spent Sunday at V Y Dahlgreen's.
Wm. Sielart left Tuesday for Grand Island Nebraska. He expects to be absent two or three weeks.
Capt John Ashworth writes to his father from France August 27 1918 describing comfortable dugouts amid heavy shelling. He praises French loyalty and privations, notes battle pep, hopes for quick peace, asks family to stay in touch, and mentions letters from Lila and relatives. He hints at plans to buy a home after the war and signs as twin son of C V Ashworth.
Advertisement notes neuralgia in face shoulder hands or feet requires a powerful remedy. Ballard's Snow Liniment penetrates flesh. rubbing in at the pain site relieves suffering and restores normal conditions. Sold by all medicine dealers.
In Mansfield the fair drew strong attendance with an enjoyable day. Roy Howard has returned from Wyoming, signaling local activity and community ties in the region.
A vintage advertisement touts Sanol as the best remedy for kidney and bladder issues with relief promised within 24 hours. It promotes 50c and 1.00 price points, and mentions Miss Chrissie Sullivan and her sister Minnie teaching near Cheyenne, Wyoming, with monthly salaries noted.
When you have backache the liver or kidneys are out of gear. Try Sand, it does wonders for the liver, kidneys and bladder. A trial 50c bottle will convince you, Get it at the drug store.
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