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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
6
A health pamphlet extols Jad Salts as a remedy for backache and sluggish kidneys. It claims excess meat forms uric acid harming kidneys, causing painful urination and rheumatic twinges, and prescribes four ounces of Jad Salts daily in water before breakfast to restore kidney function.
Cantrell appears in Thaver 181 Wee as a named figure in a short historical brief with unclear context and limited readable text. The fragment mentions Cantrell’s association but lacks dates locations or actions to determine further details.
An old remedy claims to restore natural hair color quickly using sage and sulphur. Advertises a drug store preparation promising dark, lustrous hair and denial of gray using a popular “Wryeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound” with added ingredients.
John N Pryor, a senator from Wart Sie, was in town Friday for a brief visit. Local officials greeted him and discussed ongoing community projects.
Cincinnati authority advises drops of freezone to tender corns or hardened calluses. He claims it dries instantly, avoids inflammation, and removes all hard or soft corns. A small bottle costs little at drug stores and can be ordered if unavailable locally.
J A Dennis has returned from St Louis, returning to duties after a business trip. The report notes his arrival and suggests a brief update on his itinerary and activities while away.
Adv In re Geo. 3B. Freeman notes farm loans available at the lowest prevailing rates with no delay.
Ibn J Gabeener of Sikes spoke to Wright County officials at the county court about revenue laws and assessment procedures. He outlined valuation rules, quoted Gov Gardner, and urged reassessment to align with actual cash value, noting Wright County’s past and future tax implications and urging local officials to cooperate with state directives.
An advertisement denounces calomel as dangerous causing salivation and illness. It warns readers against mercury products like Dodson's Liser Tone and claims many side effects, urging avoidance. The oddly garbled text notes John Benton of Manes visiting Friday.
An early 20th century classified style ad touts Dean's and Doug's Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney disorders. It cites a Houston Mill proprietor Thomas Garwitz, praising relief after two boxes, and suggests Dan's Kidney Pills as the same effective remedy. Also promotes Hiegine liver aid priced at 50 cents through Fusan Drug Co.
A fragmentary letter from Andrew Stout of Mansfield Kentucky details Sapulpa group members in London during World War I. It describes arrival at Wellington Barracks, a grand parade past the King’s Palace, scenes of British crowds, American troops mingling with locals, and reactions of the women as roses and cheers followed the parade. The writer notes the royal guards, breakfast at Wellington Barracks, and a large newspaper feature about their visit with anticipation of more papers the next day.
Mrs J W Edwards of Traverse City Michigan says an 18 year battle with liver trouble ended after using six 25 cent packages of Black-Draught Liver Medicine. She credits the remedy with restoring her health and recommends it to others. The ad cites benefits for liver stomach and bowel disorders and notes a price of 25 cents per package and one cent per dose.
Public sale at Atony farm miles northeast of Mansfield on Hartville and Macomb road at 10 a m Wednesday. Head of stock listed include horses mules cattle hogs and calves. Items noted are 2 horses 6 mules 17 cattle 8 hogs and farming equipment. bills of sale and owner W Dugan referenced.
A long defense of safer optical care urges establishing a state board of examiners to regulate who may prescribe lenses. It argues current practice lacks standards, warns of unsafe care, and touts a local establishment offering comprehensive eye exams and personalized supervision by a certified examiner, claiming extensive past customer satisfaction.
A soldier writes from the front noting many young men missing, some exempt from service, and women in uniforms working as streetcar conductors and in railroad shops. He suggests watching travel weeklies for parade footage featuring soldiers and hopes the scenes will be shown in the states. He asks to hear from home, mentions a likely move to France, and describes daily rain and cooler nights as he awaits pay. Aaron Morgan signed the letter.
Ledger style report shows accounts overdrawn on July 1 1917 with details of receipts on account taxes tuition and various disbursements. It records balances on hand July 1 and receipts including interest and lawn maid income, plus total disbursements and resulting overdrawn statuses for both funds.
In a Mountaineer Grove Herald notice Chasncey and Clyde Mansfield state Rummel from Camp Manston was appointed temporary corporal. Louis Reese visited the barrels veteran in the engineers corps. A fire damaged the house occupied by S C Mippe Friday evening, the blaze quickly extinguished.
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