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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
5
A persuasive piece promoting internal cleansing by drinking a hot water and lime phosphate mix each morning. It claims to flush the stomach liver kidneys and intestines of daily waste toxins, preventing headaches bilious attacks foul breath and other ailments. It urges readers to obtain limestone phosphate to become convinced advocates of internal sanitation.
An early health advisory promotes Jad Salts as a kidney cleanse r. It claims meat eaters suffer sluggish kidneys and related ailments from blood poisons, urging four ounces daily mixed with lemon and soda to flush kidneys and neutralize urine acids.
A brief fragment shows a reader acknowledging a letter received on August 10. The writer notes they are well and expresses hope that the recipient is also doing fine, ending with a hopeful sentiment.
An old formula named Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is promoted as a ready to use mixture that darkens gray hair evenly. The advertisement claims one or two applications restore natural color and luster, offering a youthful appearance without cure or prevention statements.
A short message expresses that the writer remains in a rest camp but is unsure how long they will stay, noting a sense of indeterminacy about the duration. No further specifics or names are provided.
A long handwritten wartime letter dated August 29 1915 from Pvt Earl B Purtle in France. He describes weather and crops back home, the draft’s impact on friends, waiting for news from Bert in France, and hopes to reunite with fellow soldiers. He asks about Renton and grandmother, notes Bert has become a cook, and mentions camp life and guard duty pauses.
In a vivid July 26 dispatch from Somewhere in France Claude JH Tripp of Supply Co. 140 Tnf AEAP shares news of mail delays, shell fire, and near trenches within 100 yards. He mentions receiving letters from family, mislaid personal items, and inquiries about relatives and sick folks back home, closing with hopes to see them soon.
Florence Rogers of Wyandotte recounts severe health decline including digestive trouble limb pain and nervousness. After one week on Cardu l she improves and within a month can perform all tasks including washing. Card-u-l marketed as the woman’s tonic with broad past success.
A terse 19th century message notes that Gaskill and Sherman Borders are among the boys seen out of the writer's company. The rest of the text affirms the boys are well to the writer's knowledge and mentions a question about when they would learn more.
George E Shores writes from a Missouri tank unit in Raleigh, praising the tank service. He notes six large guns inside a tank with three machine guns, shares two hikes weekly, and comments on warm weather and abundant cotton crops. He signs as Pvt Geo Shores.
The Crown Prince writes to his father from a French tent behind the Hindenburg Line accusing American soldiers of uncouth behavior and cultural ignorance. He laments Allied advances, mocks American morale, and pleads for changes as his forces retreat toward Belgium, claiming superiority in running but frustration at American firepower.
Major Jesse B. Roote writes from France praising Mansfield Lodge No. 543 and Mansfield Chapter No. 122 for sending a program honoring the Masonic service flag. He laments censorship prevents details but expresses belief in Masonry’s role against tyranny and pledges fraternal greetings to brothers, sending regards to Dr. Ragera of Mansfield Missouri.
National Dry Federation underwrites Miss Maude Aldrich who will lecture The Kaiser's Strongest Ally of the Kaiser in America at 7 30 p m Monday Oct 28 in Cumberland Presbyterian church She will also present an original poem The Kaiser's Partner and is described as a remarkable lecturer She has been a leading speaker in Chicago campaigns with Mansfield and other towns listed for October tours and the notice ends with a medical ad for Chamberlain s Cough Remedy promising quick relief for croup
Republican speakers from county and other groups will discuss the war effort and the 4th Liberty Loan at several schoolhouse venues on Oct 24 to Oct 29.meetings listed: Parmenter Oct 24 7:30 p m Willow Springs Oct 26 7:20 p m Cedar Gap Oct 26 7:30 p m Indian Grove Oct 28 7:30 p m Robinett Oct 29 7:30 p m Dawson Oct 30 7:30 p m J H Dennis Chairman John W Key Secretary.ad
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