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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1917
Page
3
Under financial pressure the owner will sell the west half of southeast quarter section 26 top 26 range 14 in Douglas County Missouri, 80 acres. Bid by October 25 1917 with certified check for 25 as good faith. unsuccessful bidders’ checks returned. First National Bank Woodbine Iowa handling bids.
An examination for post office clerks and carriers will be held at the local post office on October 13, 1917. Applicants must be 14 to 45 years old, unmarried women barred, must be physically sound, and male applicants must be at least 5 feet 4 inches tall and weigh 125 pounds. For applications and full information contact Fred Ellington, Secretary, Board of Civil Service Examiners, Post Office, Mountain Grove, Mo.
A Sunday gathering at Gid Dennis home honored Mrs Dennis birthday anniversary with a big basket dinner. Older attendees chatted while younger guests enjoyed amusements and music. All left late, happy with the fine dinner and enjoyable time.
An antique style ad warns aging comes quickly and links youth to bowel and liver health. It promotes Chimbenan's Tablets for constipation and biliousness, claiming easy use and wide availability. The piece also notes Wesley Mayes storing $2,000 worth of furniture at A. Crippon's during a house move.
Legal fight ends as two million three hundred thousand acres revested by United States. Land to be opened under homestead laws with modifications for settlement and sale at two dollars fifty cents per acre plus fees. Includes timber and agricultural lands with a detailed map, soil, climate, rainfall, elevations, and temperatures. Grant Lands Locating Co Portland Ore advertises postpaid map and law guide.
Notice is given that the estate of Jackson deceased in Wright County Minnesota requires creditors to exhibit their claims within six months from the date of letters. Executor Mary F Norris is authorized to administer, with the probate court noting the date and seal.
A historical classified style ad extols Hall's Catarrh Medicine as an internal remedy that reaches the bloodstream to affect mucous surfaces. It claims local applications fail and promotes testimonials, with F J Cheney & Co as producers and Druggists offering the product at 75 cents, plus Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
An item notes Miss Elva Crippen has returned home after a week at the Mayes farm. It warns that achey dull tired and discouraged feelings may signal approaching malaria or chills and urges quick action with HER BINE which claims to destroy the malarial germ and purify the body. Sold by Fason Drug Co for 50 cents.
W. B Hitchcock is arranging repairs on the Uncle Joe Dennis property, aiming to restore the site and address outstanding maintenance concerns. No further details available.
St James Sunday School continues each Sunday at St James. Ben Christner and wife stayed Saturday night with J J Smith. John Rogers and family plan a move to a new home near Stratton Colorado. Mrs Lon Davis and two children visited the Rogers family at Olathe. Herbert James,St James teacher, secured exemption papers after difficulty. Norwood visitors Hylton and wife visited. Mr and Mrs Pearson, buyers of the Will Rogers place, moved from Tennessee to Norwood and then returned Friday. Leman Hyten, son of Rev Ben Hylton, married Myrile Rogers daughter of Wim Rogers of Olathe on Sept 22.
William Newton shows marked improvement while Miss Eithel Warris gains health. Hartville Dedmon and Mattie Clark Austin Redman with Willeaves and Ernest Gaskill spent Sunday at WoT. Joe Branstetter suffered a severe mishap involving a horse Sunday night. The Pleas ant Hill all time singing drew strong attendance. Jess Medlock of Odin district died recently. Anna Dedmon visited malaria stricken aunt Mrs M Masaroye on Tuesday. Mansfield fair drew many attendees.
Residents on Pleasant Street report heavy tomato and sorghum production as last week’s canning activity continues. W Kennedy's canning factory aids tomato processing while residents J Rushing and family, and Miss Mike Rushing, visit relatives and plan upcoming sorghum making amid minor weather chatter.
The outline lists leaders and roles for a B Y P U program focusing on Judea State Missions. Ruth Dennis Elva Turner Dena Fullington Ruth Turner Everett Stephens Sylvia Brazeal Silas Seal Lona Chadwell Form Helen Frost are named as organizers and contributors shaping church mission work and pastoral support.
A vintage ad touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for every family. It emphasizes sudden onset of colic and diarrhoea and promises prompt relief until a physician or medicine arrives, noting the product's wide availability and unmatched reputation.
An advertisement from a Kansas City visitor touts THRRBINE as a powerful liver correctant. It promises to purify the system, stimulate vital organs, and restore vigor. Presented by Fusion Drug Co ad.
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel for liver and bowels. It claims the product prevents weakness and sickness, guarantees relief, and even suggests giving it to children, while warning calomel can make you violently ill.
R A Alcorn has bought the property he currently occupies from C L Beach, ending a period of moving. The transfer secures Alcorn’s occupancy rights and establishes ownership of the site.
Mrs A S Lovant of Willow Springs Missouri testifies she suffered back and kidney trouble with dizziness and irregular urine. After trying medicines she used four boxes of Doran's Kidney Pills and was cured. Advertising copy notes a 60 cent price at all dealers from Poster Millinen Co Buffalo NY.
CLL Borders and John Hendricks have returned from a trip to Tarkio, reporting experiences and observations from the visit.
A Missouri stenographer reports relief from bilious headaches constipation and nervous issues after using Stavel Vegetable Tablets. The ad claims quick relief for multiple ailments and promotes a 25 cent package with a free trial offer from Sta Wel Remedy Co Springfield Mo.
J Al Taylor of 2Qqnek visits Mrs J D Rowland at her home, noting she has been quite sick. The meeting marks a brief social call amid her illness.
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