15 Jun 1899
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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1899
Page
1
A compact sale listing shows gents' swell shirts priced from 25 cents to 2 dollars with extra cuffs. Curtain nets scrims and poles offered as small sets at several price points, including 5 to 20 cents and 12 1 2 cents.
The notice notes a poor turnout at Bevington’s picture show on Monday night and reports a successful festival at the Universalist church Friday. It also advertises excursions to Detroit for the 18th International Christian Endeavor Convention, with departure July 3, 4, 5, and 6 and return by July 15. Also promotes Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for rheumatism and minor ailments sold by Z. U. Loop.
We are the People offers Strawberries and groceries with order pickup and sells Soda Water Ice Cream Bananas and Lemonade. The Baptist Children's Day service was well attended. A horse belonging to F H Thomas fell sick en route to the country and Ora Richards, with a Kokomo veterinarian, treats it with slim hopes for recovery.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures skin eruptions and a host of conditions including old sores boils felons warts cuts and burns. It drives out pain and aches and is sold by Dr Z U Loop at 25 cents per box with a cure guaranteed.
Dr B Conner leaves to join Mc Connick Harvesting Co in Indianapolis. Advertises a Red Cross Wheel for 23 dollars cash. Dr Z A Loop and son Clarence in Chicago for nose operation and recovery. Obituary notes Mrs Mary Ann James 70 in Galveston. Memorial sermon by Pastor John Chandler published later. Community items include church events, Epworth League, school association, fire extinguisher demo, and homeseekers excursions via Clover Leaf rail. Also train schedules, local visits, remodeling, and assorted notices.
An old advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for health, claiming they develop brain and body power. The copy notes the pills cost 25 cents and are sold by Dr Z U Loop, a local druggist.
Low rate excursion tickets to Cincinnati Ohio via Pennsylvania Lines offered for the National Saenger fest Association meeting. Dates June 27 28 19 26 and July 1 with return coupons valid Wednesday July sth. Inquire at local Pennsylvania Lines ticket agent for details.
G H Wilson of Burgettstown Pa reports severe stomach pains last night eased by Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after one dose. He praises the medicine as the finest for stomach trouble and says he will keep it at home. Sold by Z U Loop druggist.
Ad touts Electric Bitters as an all purpose remedy to regulate stomach liver and kidneys and purify blood claiming it restores nerves bright eyes smooth skin and a rich complexion. Endorsed as a cure for run down invalids with purchase available at Dr Z U Loop's drugstore for 50 cents.
Mr J E Lilly of Hannibal Missouri recounts a near fatal illness from typhoid fever that progressed to pneumonia and consumption. He credits Dr King s New Discovery with rapid relief and full recovery after one bottle, urging its use for throat and lung troubles with guarantees and trial bottles at Dr Z A Loops Drug Store. The piece also lampoons a local editor s cheese and crackers quip and jokes about newsroom habits.
The Pennsylvania Lines offer direct service to Atlantic City Cape May Asbury Park Long Branch and other New Jersey coast resorts. New England Newport Narragansett via New York. Adirondacks White Mountains Catskills and Alleghenies access through New York and via Pittsburgh. Michigan lake regions reachable through Cleveland Toledo Fort Wayne gateways. Full rates schedules and travel details available from local agents or W W con D P Agt Indianapolis.
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