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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
3
A Boston notice invites readers to request a free 25 cent cake of Mildrevings Skin and Complexion Soap by sending a two cent stamp to cover mailing and packing costs. The ad emphasizes first time testers in the Boston area.
James Lands Down took up and posted a stray notice before C L Beach justice of the peace in Pleasant Valley Township Wright County on September 12 1917 describing two mares a black mare colt about 650 pounds with a white forehead blemished right hind leg ten hands high three years old a one day title mare with white forehead white hind feet half way to knee black tail and mane weight about 600 pounds ten hands high valued at 1250 dollars.
Employment ad seeks women for full time work at Guaranteed Hosiery Mills Norristown Pa with salary 15 dollars and spare time paid hourly. Experience preferred. hosiery sales and wear tested products advertised for permanent positions.
Forced sale of 50 acres titled West one half of South East Quarter in section 26 town 26 range 14 Douglas County Missouri. Bids by certified check or draft due by October 25, 1917. Mail to First National Bank Woodbine Iowa. Unsigned bids returned. cash to highest bidder. good faith evidenced by payment.
Purports to aid digestion and nutrition through a plant based formula Argo Empiate claims to restore stomach function blood nourishment and overall health. The advertisement asserts natural ingredients and quick relief based on user testimonials and pharmacy distribution.
D J Landers, Jal Landers and T Woodruff of Springfield are said to be behind a proposed 25 mile rail line south from Mountain Grove. Surveys have already been made for the road, which would pass Buckhart.
A short ad advises parents with croup prone children to use Chamberlin’s Cough Remedy. Follow printed directions carefully for quick relief.
At the M E Church the pastor Reverend G W Holmes will preach during Sunday services. The article notes the church gathering and the ongoing religious activities in the local parish.
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as the internal cure for catarrh, arguing local applications fail to reach the disease. It touts physician endorsements, tonic ingredients, and blood purifiers, with testimonials offered and Toledo, Ohio as the company location. It also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mrs Anna Steele of Kansas City and Mrs Rose Naller of Bt Scott Kana have been visiting John Stephens and other relatives here.
An old advertisement promises White’s Cream Vermifuge will clear intestinal worms, strengthen stomach and bowels, and restore health and cheerfulness in children with symptoms like teeth grinding, pale skin, dark circles, loss of appetite, bad breath, and nasal picking. Price 2 50 per bottle. Sold by Fuson Drug Co.
Grace Baker leads the B Y P U program with long prayers and scripture reading from Psalm 231. Speakers include Joe Rabey Lona Crudwell J W Brazal Alma Draper Wayce Stone Silas Seal C A Stephens and Ruth Dennis. All members are urged to attend.
Route Number Three holds services at New Hope every second Saturday and Sunday. Rev G Chadwell and Rev Jd BE Seal preached on weekend. People mentioned include Mrs M J Dixon and Mrs D S Darrell visiting, with Kellerton and Seymour as local places referenced.
Mrs GH Smith of Brewerton New York writes that she has experienced eight to ten years of stomach trouble with indigestion and post meals. One or two Chamberlains Tablets relieve her symptoms and act as a pleasant laxative, helping the stomach function naturally. She urges others troubled with indigestion to try them to get well and stay well.
Rev. Oscar Wright opens a series of meetings at the Christian Church starting Thursday November 1. Rev. J H Jones of Springfield Missouri Christian Missionary Society delivered two strong sermons at the church.
Mrs A C Kirstein of Greenville writes that Chamberlains Cough Remedy has been used in her family for years and is a quick cure for colds and bronchial troubles. She calls it the most reliable cough medicine they have used.
Rev F C Neely of Seymour preached at the Baptist church Sunday delivering the sermon to churchgoers and parishioners from the local congregation.
A fragment advises relief for sour stomach with slow eating, thorough mastication, and a few meat-free days. If symptoms persist, take one Chamberlain's Tablet after supper. Red meats are linked to sour stomach and may need to be cut out.
Henry Bunches of Cheyenne and Weils from California have been here surveying the Ozarks, making the trip in a Ford automobile.
A dressing for fish wounds burns scalds old sores and chafed skin is Ball Ard's Snow Liniment described as healing and antiseptic. It is sold in prices of 25 cents 50 cents and 1 dollar per bottle by Fuson Drug Co. adv.
Local druggists report a drop in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains popularity. The vegetable remedy, priced at 50 cents, is marketed as safe for children and adults, with a money back guarantee if it fails to ease liver sluggishness and constipation. One spoonful nightly is claimed to prevent biliousness headaches and upset stomachs.
A four period daughter was born Monday to Chas Austill and his wife.
Wright county will not have any County association this year. There that desire may attend the Southwest Teachers' Association at Springfield Oct 25-27 and receive the same credit. John M. Carter, County Superintendent.
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