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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
3
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tonic as a safe pleasant vegetable liquid that starts the liver like calomel but does not cause salivation. It claims calomel is dangerous mercury and urges readers to switch for biliousness relief, with money-back druggist promise if it fails.
The influenza is raging in the vicinity as Perry Calhoun and Mr Chamberlain from Mountain Grove visit John Frye's on Monday hauling day. Miss Ollie Frye spent Tuesday night with her sister Mrs Virgil Royal. Mrs Henry Royal and children left Sunday night for Joplin after visiting relatives here. Mrs Newton Royal and children, who had been visiting Joe Royal, have returned to their Springfield home. Dolly Dimple.
Overwork strains weaken the kidneys causing fatigue backache and bodily waste build up. Doan's Kidney Pills claim quick relief with a proven track record. customer Mrs G A Vane Mountain Grove Missouri reports two boxes cured her back pain and exhaustion. Foster Milburn Co urges reliance on Doan's Kidney Pills.
Pleasant Knob residents F. D. Howard and his son Ray traveled Friday to Hartville for a business visit. Lyle Wells called on Miss Faye Howard Sunday evening, described as a blue eyed beauty.
An advertisement promises instant relief from nasal congestion caused by cold or catarrh. It claims Ely's Cream Balm clears stuffed noses by applying a antiseptic cream inside nostrils to soothe swollen mucous membranes and open passages, with quick head relief.
At the C P Church Rev John T Younger, pastor, preaches Sunday if the influenza epidemic has sufficiently abated.
GC McWhorter, judge candidate in West Virginia, argues liquor traffic harms society. He links prohibition to reducing crime and social ills, asserts state revenue from alcohol equals selling children, and cites personal stake with his own son.
The Navy Department issues Christmas parcel rules for officers and men in home waters and abroad. Parcels must not exceed 20 pounds, be easy to inspect, and include sender name and address. Address format includes addressee, rank, vessel or station, and care of the supply officer at Bush Terminal Station Brooklyn. Parcels eligible for fourth class or parcel post rates, no perishables except tin packed foods, may carry festive inscriptions and article lists. Mail should reach Bush Terminal Station by November 15.
Dr. Alph Flis, sent home from the war zone due to gas injury, is spending a 30 days furlough with his family in Mountain Grove and Norwood, according to Mountain Grove Journal.
A $200 reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Clifton Raney. The amount will be paid upon conviction of the guilty party or parties. The notice is signed by R. G. Raney of Norwood, Missouri.
W A Newton and wife from Hartville visited Tuesday. An ad-style notice touts HER BINE as a remedy for indigestion, claiming it speeds digestion, strengthens the stomach, and purifies the bowels, sold by all medicine dealers.
Local notices provide brief updates on residents. James Coday s son ill. Mrs. Rippee moved to Norwood. Nora Ross returned from Picher Oklahoma. various ads note bargains at Floyd s and other shops. residents from Hardy Ark and Mountain Grove visiting. estate matters and tax lists. doctors and medicines advertised. canning certificates altered. multiple small community items.
At the Missouri Farmers Association convention in Sedalia more than 1000 school house Farm Clubs adopted a resolution opposing the Single Tax Amendment backed by the Homestead Land and Loan League. The measure would exempt corporate holdings from local and state taxes, shift burden to farmers, and risk a drop in land values. Farmers are urged to organize quickly, with contact to the Missouri Farmers Association at Columbia.
Hon Cleveland A Newton a former Wright county boy has been nominated by the St Louis Republicans for congressman from the 10th district for the 2 year term beginning March 4 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Congressman Meeker The district is strongly Republican and he will doubtless be elected by a large majority The authorities estimate annual loss from rats and mice to food stuffs at 200000000 The department of agriculture is organizing a nationwide campaign for extermination of rats and mice and seeks public help
Advertisement notes farm loans offered at the lowest prevailing rates with no delay. Cited by Freeman or an associated broker.
Rev J W Null and Mrs Nola Null united their daughter Florence Olena Null with Ray Howard son of Floyd Howard in a ceremony at the bride’s home at 7 0 p m Saturday. The ceremony was performed by the bride’s father. Guests included Floyd Howard Jake Howard Wm Rhodes and wife D Freeman and wife Thomas Mackey and wife and Miss Altie King. Floyd Howards prepared dinner for the newlyweds Sunday.
A striking Fourth Liberty Loan poster by the Eighth Federal Reserve District promotes bond admissions. Designed originally for a large 24 sheet to small window posters, it features a U S soldier atop a trench with a charged bayonet, set in orange blue and black.
The Liberty Loan Organization for the Eighth Federal Reserve District partners with merchants to use store windows for Fourth Liberty Loan promotions. Circulars urge attractive displays and offer posters via the Director of Distribution and a central address in St. Louis for those overlooked.
PF Morrin editor of the Trades Council Union News reports that organized labor in St. Louis unqualifiedly endorses the Fourth Liberty Bonds. He states workers are buying thrift stamps War Savings Certificates and Liberty Bonds to finance the war and that unions are tallying purchases though totals are not yet available.
Eat slowly and chew thoroughly to ease sour stomach. Avoid leathering meats and abstain from men for a few days. If symptoms persist take one Cham berlain's Tablet after supper. Red meats often cause sour stomach. cutting them out may help.
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