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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1898
Page
2
Community publication outlines subscription prices and contact details. Editor SAGE invites readers to mail communications to the Mooreville Indiana office for rates and service information.
The text argues keeping new lands from Spain to avoid war and enhance national strength. It mentions a township institute by Clay Monroe and Brown and notes that the place to buy queensware is R. W. Ross. A marriage at Esq Rey’s residence between Arthur Allen and Sarah Wrightman near Gasbure is announced.
Warm weather and rains improve growing crops across the region. Corn and tobacco show recovery after dry spells while potatoes, beans, and clover seed progress vary by field. Pasture and live stock conditions are good, cholera concerns persist, and prices hint at better markets for growers.
A vintage health ad recommends Scott's Emulsion for frail babies and delicate children. It claims 15 to 20 drops in the bottle several times daily can revive nourishment where other foods fail. The message urges parental use and doctor approval, noting year round usefulness.
The McSherry wheat drills feature rate improvements for fertilizer use or without fertilizer. They are described as the best and easiest to manage and are available at Cook and Stout's for viewing and purchase.
Obituary for John B Seif details birth in July 1859 near Greensboro NC, family hardships, marriage to Lucinda Davidson, children, typhoid death July 27 1808, church involvement and prayers. Additional section reports wheat varieties, yields, rust, and station notes from Purdue Experiment Station Mooresville August 2 1895 with local agricultural advice and notices.
The Bethany Assembly Association plans a nonpartisan reunion and rally for residents of psocean, 2cinson and Uen dvicks Counties at Petheny Park on Saturday August 3. Notable speakers include Hon. John E. Wiley of Anderson and Governor J. A. Mount, with U.S. Senator David Turpie among those invited. The event features music, entertainment, and moving pictures, promising a grand exhibition at Bethany Tabernacle.
A damaged excerpt mentions Way Setepetet SEWORTEHY and active ventlems to travel for responsibilities, an established item in Indiana, monthly dues and expenses, a steady location, and a request for self-addressed stamped envelopes. It references The dominion Company and other obscured names.
Parcel of travel instructions describe routing from Lowsville through Indies oil Richmond and Tourton to Detroit using Pennsylvania Lines then Michican Central Ry. Details for particulars directed to WV. Qiehasson, Db. PL Agt., Ddismano lis, Td.
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