Barber Shop Listing Reappears in Local Directory
Fragmentary OCR shows a barber shop entry reading D & Second and similar repeats. The legible portion indicates a small business listing in a local directory with uncertain repeat text.
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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1898
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR shows a barber shop entry reading D & Second and similar repeats. The legible portion indicates a small business listing in a local directory with uncertain repeat text.
A fragment of an old ad page promotes Electric Hitters as a cure and tonic for many ailments. It claims to purify blood, stimulate the liver, and restore the system while alleging benefits for nerves, digestion, and melancholy. The text is jumbled with many misspellings and nonsensical phrases.
Hannah Simmons born May 1 1826 in Surrey County North Carolina died April 7 180 aged 71 years 19 months and 28 days. Married to John Sawyers around 1843 she was a devoted helper in sickness and a beloved neighbor. Surviving children include five in Warner City and others. Her family and church friends recall her steadfast faith and steady service to those in need during illness and hardship.
A historical medical note discusses bladder function and two main avenues of disease arising from kidney issues or mishandled related illnesses. The pamphlet offers samples, pricing, and contact details for medicine treatments promoted by Wilmer & Co. in New York.
James W Rives of Iven ton county Kentucky died at home near Aboma Vin Indiana after years of illness. He married Sarah E Rives and moved to Indiana years ago. He was a church member and a devoted husband and father, praised for faith and service, with burial in the celestial city.
A fragmentary OCR item lists scattered names and phrases about people and events, with unclear dates and places. The readable portions mention individuals and some local terms but lack coherent context or complete facts to identify a specific event or notice.
Carl Fenner of Fredonia reports a long rheumatic hip disease left him unable to walk on the left foot for two years. After using your Backache Cure he regained strength and could walk without a crutch. The pain left and appetite and energy returned.
The column mentions free notices for divisional digs and notices of sales at reduced rates. It notes that subscribers receive four lines free per issue and that notices remain free for as many issues as allowed. It also advertises business notices and items for sale including promises of fair rates and emphasis on publicity.
An old newspaper advertisement touts Burklen’s Arnicasalve as the best salve for burns, fever sores, corns and chest ailments. It claims guaranteed satisfaction or money back and lists Geo. W. Pare as seller with prices per box.
Fragmented notice indicates the Dominion Company in Chicago requests travel expense funding and mentions a stamped envelope and an established house in Indiana. No clear names, dates, or concrete actions are readable.
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