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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1903
Page
3
A testimonial from S Purdy of Atkinson Nebraska claims relief from fifteen years of heart trouble after using Dr Miles Heart Cure. The note praises the remedy for headaches and chest oppression and urges others to try it, with a doctor named Miles also appearing in the endorsement.
An old ad for Chamberlains Cough Remedy touts cure of grip and severe coughs. It cites testimonials from "Porky" of Enterprise Shortsville and others, praising relief and shortcutting coughing fits. The text promotes De Watts White Salve as curing toothaches and skin issues with promise of free samples.
G. W. Bass warrants Every Bottle Chamberlain s Pain Balm. It relieves rheumatism sprains bruises and pains in the chest and side quickly. Price 25 and 60 cents. It is promoted as a preventive against pneumonia when used with care and is sold by Bass the druggist.
M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana faced his wife's severe stomach and liver illness when doctors could not help. He used Dr King s New Life Pills and she found relief at once and was eventually cured. Available for 25 cents at G W Bass drug store.
Local notes list Easter visits to Indianapolis and Martinsville, hospitalities with Williams, Bakers, and Rand families, plus plenty of social calls. An assortment of farm and home plans appears, including construction on land bought from G. W. Tass and a stable project by C. O. Matthews. A grand mix of farm news, health pitches, and community updates fills the page.
Advertising copy touts Foley's Uoney and Tar as a cure for the racking cough, claiming it heals and strengthens the lungs and can prevent pneumonia if taken timely. It warns against substitutes and is signed G. W. Bass.
Local resident W H Brown nearly died but survived after Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. He praises immediate relief from asthma and a complete cure, noting many similar recoveries from consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip. Priced 50c and 1.00 guaranteed by G W Bass druggist with free trial bottles.
Community brief notes from Bethel report attendees at the K of P banquet in Mooresville and farmers sending bags to Indianapolis. The assessor visits farms to appraise worth. The Ladies Foreign Missionary Society plans a meeting with Mrs. Wim Cooper. Miss Fannie McPherson returned to Indianapolis after a visit here. Mrs. Calvin Matthews died at home Friday night. Young people gathered at Mrs. Laure Hadley’s to enjoy music by Minnie Griffith Amy Coster and others. John Hutton and wife visited Clayton friends. Sunday school class met at church to practice songs.
John Oliver of Philadelphia narrates a dramatic recovery from severe illness after using Electric Bitters. He describes near fatal weakness, doctors giving up, then three weeks of treatment leading to strong health. The ad touts 60 cent price at G. W. Cass drug store and contrasts Foley’s Honey and Tar with other cough remedies.
G W Bass reports ten years of chronic bronchitis and speaking difficulty. After trying various remedies without success, Foley's Honey and Tar provided dramatic improvement and a full recovery, prompting many others to use the product with satisfaction.
The notice lists multiple religious services across denominations. SUERVICES OF MOB gives times for Sunday School and preaching, Junior League, prayer meetings, and other midweek events. CHUNCIL SUNDAY and FRIENDS CHURCH entries provide similar schedules with sermon and study times.
An 19th century advertisement notes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver tablets and Bass druggist offer Foley's Kidney Cure. Dr G G Green of Woodbury New Jersey promotes Green's August Flower and German Syrup with wrappers and stamps for postage. Mr Green markets new German Syrup and August Flower packages made of wood and glass.
The Farmers Bank of Mooresville Indiana, in Morgan County, presents a dated bank statement sworn by cashier W F Hadley and affirmed before Town Clerk BD Dolen on the th day of April 1908. It lists liabilities including cashier's checks outstanding and due to banks and bankers.
Mrs Ellen Harrison of 300 Park Ave Kansas City Missouri reports her two children suffered a severe whooping cough with paroxysms and nosebleeds. After consulting a family doctor they used Foley's Honey and Tar and showed immediate improvement, which she credits with saving their lives.
Charity Rebekah Lodge expresses heartfelt sympathy to Brother and Sister Taylor on the death of their daughter Mrs. Freelove Dolen. A promotional insert extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with a testimonial from Mrs. Mary S. Crick of White Plains Kentucky praising relief from dyspepsia and restored health.
Advertises low rates to Texas Ohio Mexico California Oregon Washington and other points with no car changes from St Louis or Kansas City. Describes Pullman sleeping cars and dining service and provides contact for G A A Deane Jr T P A Indianapolis. Also promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets via Bass the druggist for stomach and liver health.
The notice warns readers to beware of cheap imitations of Dr Miles Nervine Heart Cure Pain Pills and Liver Pills sold below standard price. It guarantees the first bottle will benefit or money back and states genuine Miles remedies are never sold at cut price. Readers may request free literature and samples by mailing a card to Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
Fresh and smoked meats butter eggs lard and Bryce's Bread offered. Green's Block opposite P. O. goods delivered by telephone 80. Also baled hay and straw for sale.
The advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Care as the surest and safest remedy for kidney and bladder diseases. G-W BASS.
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