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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1915
Page
8
This item appears as an old newspaper notice from Mansfield Maine. It references advertisement rates or distribution related to a theater or event, with mentions of the opera house and local post office. Details are fragmentary but indicate a publication notice for a local audience.
A new Mansfield store in the old post office building offers increased groceries and general merchandise. Advertises Carhartt overalls, khaki pants, drugs, coffees, candy, crackers, cookies, meats, soaps, inks, and high grade laundry goods with phone contact and emphasis on low prices and service.
The Mansfield store announces its largest hosiery shipment ever with complete assortments at reasonable prices. Emphasizes iron clad wear for men women and children and warns not to ask for ordinary hosiery.
Advertisement notes Frank Peacock of the Cash Mercantile Company offering drayage and hauling services with claims of low prices and prompt service urging customers to call or seek his help for hauling needs.
Weather from the U S Weather Bureau Washington D C covers the week beginning October 20 1915. In the Upper Mississippi Valley and Plains States except for local rains Wednesday or Wednesday night general fair weather is expected throughout the week with unsettled conditions returning in the extreme Northwest by week end. Cooler temperatures are forecast for Wednesday in the Northwest and Thursday in the Upper Mississippi Valley. The forecast area includes Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Missouri Kansas Nebraska South Dakota and North Dakota.
An advertisement touts Sinan liniment as a cure to stop infection, kill germs, and aid healing. It claims a single application relieves pain, neutralizes infection, overcomes congestion, and supports natural flow. It markets Sloan’s Liniment in 25c, 50c, and $1.00 sizes.
High Ridge Alfred Rushing called at WT Hamilton's Sunday H M Hamilton returned from Webb City Saturday Mrs W M Baty and daughter Iva were at Ellis Friday Mrs George Nichols called on Mrs 8 T Stanley Thursday Making wolasses and sowing wheat seems to be the order of the day A telegram was received Saturday evening stating that the remains of J W Nichols of Dewey Okla who died Saturday morning would be shipped to Seymour Monday for burial at Mt Zion by the side of his wife who died about 20 years ago BLUE BELLE.
A brief health advertisement urges adopting Chaumberlain's Tabiete with a diet of vegetables and cereals and daily outdoor exercise to improve a sour complexion within months. It promises benefits and actionable steps, including obtaining the tabiete.
Long list of premiums awarded at Mansfield fair across divisions. Awards include Best Collection Ladies Underwear to unnamed winners, Best Rag Rag, Best Embroidered Center Piece, Best French Embroidery, Best Collection Tatting, Handsomest Sofa Pillow, Best Apron for under 16, Best Dressed Girl under 16, Best Specimen Patchwork, Best Stocking Darning under 16, Best Pair Wool Mittens and Stockings, and many livestock and poultry prizes. Names repeatedly appear with recipients such as Miss Mabel Hoover, Miss Bertha Miller, Mrs. J. M. Bogland, Mrs. H. E. Newton, Miss Opal Freeman, Miss Leota Brenthager, Miss Grace Bottorf, and others. Also notes special premiums from local merchants and community groups, plus a marker for Horses to be shown and dairy and fruit contests.
An advertorial note extols Dr Bell Pine Tar honey as a superior remedy for colds. It claims pine honey herbal qualities ease throat congestion, prevent complications, and particularly aid children's cold symptoms. The piece emphasizes early use to curb illness progression.
Everett Swearingen was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary for the murder of Sam Narramore last year at Jotin's Mills.
An old advertisement urges readers to treat a cold as a serious threat and to use Chanterlain's Cough Remedy. It claims the remedy has a long-standing, proven reputation, contains no opium or narcotic, and is available widely.
John Poindexter of Everton defeated Chas. Fritz of Toledo in a Friday afternoon wrestling bout at Scheuer Inion's park, securing victory in the local competition.
Local notes recount Amos Peabody’s illness and numerous social visits across families Dagoas and Letsingers. Carnival events drew praise, cane stripping for molasses plans underway, and Mrs E E Marshall with family moved between homes, as SUEBEY closes with packing for Springfield.
A testimonial advertorial endorses Dr King s New Discovery as the best cough remedy for family use during seasonal colds. It claims personal and family success after trying many products, with prices listed as 60 cents and one dollar.
Fine weather is reported as Homer Findley visited Arvil Coday on Sunday. Ballard Findley and wife moved to the Geo. Miller farm. Dave Findley and wife visited C D Findley Sunday. Jim Findley and family visited C D Findley Sunday. Louis Sanders and wife visited Dave Findley Friday. Claude Smith returned from Kansas where he spent the summer. John Moody and wife visited their son Oscar and wife Friday night. Deatrice and Ova Me Intosh visited Misses Sarah and Effie Findley Sunday. James Findley and wife and D C Findley and wife called on Tom Kirk and wife Sunday. Rev C N Findley spoke at Free Will Baptist church at Wolf Creek Saturday and Sunday. KITTY
An advertisement urges that despondency and discouragement stem from indigestion and blackness and promises quick relief. The copy touts Chamberlain Tablets as especially valuable for indigestion and malaise and claims availability everywhere.
Town school notes describe daily attendance aims and need for playground equipment while praising parades by students. Visitors from neighboring towns commended the exhibit. Miss Gaskill’s departure to attend a Presbyterian Synod is noted with Alice Tombleson in charge. High school notes praise history and agriculture notebooks amid judging for premiums. A reading circle meets Saturday at 2 pm for Pleasant Valley township. teachers from nearby counties are invited. The Hallowe'en program promises unique entertainment with 15 cent admission and reserved seats. New dishes and affordable fall suits advertised by A B Rose Co.
Farm loan offers advertise the lowest prevailing rates with assurances of no delay. The notice emphasizes quick processing and favorable terms to attract farmers seeking financing for equipment, land, or operations.
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