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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
3
An advertisement cautions readers against calomel which harms the body and warns that calomel causes bilious feelings and salivation. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a humane vegetable alternative guaranteed to start the liver without side effects, suitable for adults and children.
Miss Maud Shores is sick and Miss Bertha Davis visited Sat with Miss Mattie Schlicher. B Moberly and wife left for Nevada. Mrs Newton Royal visits her father-in-law Joe Royal and wife. Calhoun families picked grapes and nuts on the farm Sunday. Tom Pope and family visit relatives near Norwood and Macomb while Pope sows wheat. Dolly Dimple.
A vintage kidney health ad urges recognition of back pain and urinary changes as early signs of dropsy or Bright's disease. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a trusted remedy, claiming decades of effectiveness and endorsement from Mrs. Eli Wilson of Mountain Grove Missouri after a kidney episode.
Community brief records warm spell and busy canning season on Easy Street. Social updates mention Miss Barbara Wells visiting Mia, Laura and Joe Rushing and family with L. J. Rushing, Rae Howard returning from Wyoming, and plans to travel again. Also an advertisement for Sanol kidney and bladder relief.
R C Hensley writes from Camp Funston Kansas about mounted orderly duties, no guard work, and learning signal carrying messages. He notes rumors of transfer to Camp Kearny and possibly Russia, describes dusty conditions, proximity to Chicago men, and hopes for furlough around October. He mentions pay roll, insurance costs, and laundry allowances as Army life proceeds.
Joe H Smith writes from Camp Pike Arkansas in July 1915 about a long train journey from Iowa to Camp Pike. He describes stops at Mountain Grove Cabool West Plains Thayer Newport and Little Rock, meeting a wounded comrade, meals and rations, the YMCA, guard duty, rain, and the size of the camp. He notes 120000 soldiers, distinct mentions of Gen Gaskill and Lieut Clifton Robinett, expresses homesickness, hostility toward Kaiser Bill, and mentions a brother John marrying and heading to France.
Mrs G A Smith of Brewerton New York reports eight to ten years of stomach trouble and indigestion. She says one or two Chamberlains Tablets relieve attacks and heaviness after meals and that they are pleasant to take. The tablets tone up the stomach and help it function naturally.
Private Clifford M Seal writes from Holgrs, Co. 129th Field Artillery, A P Q 738, American EB via New York. He describes farm like surroundings in a French town with cows and horses, gardens, and young women working, notes no mail from home since NY departure, mentions seed crops and flowers, and asks for news. He plans to stay in a park to write and longs for letters and a chick’s hind leg.
A Greenville Illinois reader praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after years of use in her family and her mother's home. She asserts it quickly cures colds and bronchial troubles and remains the most reliable cough medicine they have used.
Earl B. Purtle writes from France on Aug 8 1918 to his sister describing rain and fine days, rest camp status, anticipation of another front advance, concern for family and friends, mention of Kodak pictures and questions about Tray and Jeff, with an advertisement for Herbine included at end.
The Treasury asks the Woman's Committee to relay guidance on letters to Washington about soldiers allotments and allowances. Do s include writing legibly dating letters stating cases briefly with exact allotment numbers, full names and addresses, and prompt replies to Bureau notices. Don ts warn against pencil or two sided writing, referencing old correspondence, or sending thanks and advise waiting sixty days for some actions.
The text states that the allotment is voluntary and granted only upon an application by the enlisted man, indicating the process requires personal initiative to receive the allowance.
A health note advises slowly eating and chewing thoroughly, avoiding meat for several days, and, if sour stomach persists, taking one Chamberlain's Tablet after supper. It notes red meats as a common trigger and suggests cutting them out if symptoms continue.
Hugh L Berry writes from a camp before a move toward Berlin, noting a possible event in 10 days and longing for mail. He mentions good food and clothes, a frequent lack of letters since July, and meeting two Missoula boys, asking about others from home and urging continued correspondence.
Croup sufferers are urged to keep Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy on hand and follow the printed directions for quick relief when an attack comes on. The advertisement claims fast results and easy use for children’s coughs.
Route Number Three Miss Ida Holliman spent Saturday night with cousins Ethel and Velma Mitchell. Roy Harris and family returned Thursday to Rudd after visiting relatives nearby. Mrs. D. S. Dorrell and grandsons visited Everton relatives and came home Thursday. Rev. J E Seal preaches at New Hope on the first and third Saturdays and Sundays. Prayer meeting on the second and fourth Sundays at 4 pm. Everyone invited to attend.
Report says busy evening of singing at F D Howards with large attendance and good time. Pleasant Knobs school closed Friday due to Spanish influenza. Elmer Rushing and wife plan town visit soon. Wormy children show sickness and weakness. White's Cream Vermifuge praised for restoring health and vigor. sold by dealers.
At Pea Ridge the Methodist church holds preaching on the fourth Sunday at 11 p m Rev T J Gideon is pastor The notice also mentions spring weather busy cane preparation for sorghum mill sowing wheat and canning vegetables plus an advertisement for a skin tonic and a trial bottle at the drug store
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