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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1898
Page
3
Instructional note on using a glass water test to detect kidney problems. Claims Swamp Root cures ailments of kidneys bladder and urinary passages. Promotes Kilmer Swamp Root with price, sample offer, and mail-order directions from Dr. Kilmer Co.
A fragmented church directory lists pastors W Z Collins and others. It notes sermons and prayers at First Methodist and other branches with Sunday school at 2 PM, supervision by William Richey, and prayer meetings midweek.
Fragmentary text describes a dubious medical syrup claiming to relieve many ailments and soften symptoms. It references mothers and a broad audience, but the garbled OCR limits clear facts about products, origins, or claims.
Fragmentary notice describes a home based wage scheme with workers paid irregular salaries and deductions. Mentions a person, a business, and a department head, with unclear dates or locations. Further details are unreadable in the clipping.
The notice extols the Cincinnati Weekly Commercial Gazette as the oldest Western family newspaper now enlarged and improved. It boasts ten pages weekly with world news and family-interest content, offered for less than 1 cent per copy or 50 cents a year, urging readers to subscribe.
Local notes report groceries on sale at Overton's and pumps in stock. James Rariden has neuralgia of the face. John Phillips of Joppa died Tuesday morning. Two new county commissioners were inducted. Various local trades and visits are noted including Comer at Whompcon's, Cook & Stout improvements, and farmfolk activity around Martinsville and Monrovia. The Fairview Friends church dedication is reported with Rev. Griffith Wright as next year’s minister. A health note praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and its continued local sales.
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets promising to cure a cold in one day. Says druggists refund the money if it fails and features the genuine L B Q on each tablet with a 25 cent price.
The county W C U assembled at Monro via AL November 20 with an appreciative lunch for visiting delegations. The session opened amid chrysanthemums banners and the American flag. Officers elected include President Mrs Toner Martinsville and Vice President Mrs Wi en Martinsville with various secretaries and superintendents serving Monrovia and nearby towns. A gavel was presented by the Monrovia W C U to the county Union.
G W Bass advertises as agent for Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. The cure claims asthma bronchitis hoarseness and lung throat ailments. Free trial bottle or regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00 guaranteed to cure or price refunded.
A collection of short notices offering items for sale or trade. Includes a buggy, cider vinegar, a piano, second hand cook stove, a De Laval separator, a suburban residence, a Mooresville house and lot, and a loan advertisement. Names include Samuel Flowers B L Carter Mrs D F Gregory Macy Hadley Charles Hadley Joshua Hadley Ji D Mendenhall.
The advertisement states Foley's Honey and Tar does not claim miracles or universal cures for consumption or asthma. It promises comfort and relief in advanced cases and usually cures early stages, recommending it as worth trying for those afflicted or threatened by the diseases. J. W. Hornaday.
Sunday brought dull news in Madison Township as corn gathering lingers and hog killing rises. Local lore recalls a beech tree marked W J 1841 and a musket ball found long ago. A 27 year old pony is touted as spry with ten more years ahead barring mishap.
Benj Ingersen of Hutton Ind says he had not spoken above a whisper for months until Foley's Honey and Tar restored his voice. The remedy is used widely by speakers and singers, according to WW Wornaday.
Advert seeks trustworthy individuals in the state to run a home based business in their county or nearby. Compensation offered is 90 dollars per year plus expenses. Monthly 370 salary referenced. Applicants to send their self addressed stamped envelope to Herbert Eifes Wrest Dept MM Chiewso.
Dr. J. C. Pishop of Agnew Michigan says he used Foley's Toney and Tar in three severe pneumonia cases over the past month with one favorable result.
Commenting about May 30th, Sleeping Cars will run over Pennsylvania Lines from Louisville via Indianapolis, Richmond and Caxton, thence over C. H. and D. Ry. through Toledo and Michigan Central Ry. to Detroit without change. For particulars apply to W. Richardson, D. Agt., Indianapolis, Ind.
Many have lost faith and health after being told kidney disease is incurable. Foley's Kidney Cure is advertised as a guaranteed remedy for the discouraged and disconsolate. J. W. Hornaday.
Rail ads announce two sleeping car routes to Michigan resorts for the coming season. Services run via Pennsylvania Lines and through to Detroit from Louisville Indianapolis Richmond and intermediate stations, with details from agent W W Richardson Indianapolis. Also a testimonial for Feley's Kidney Cure by 3 W Mornaday.
Fragmentary notice advertises employment with a fixed annual salary of 800 and monthly 75 in expenses, offered to allow work at home. References requested with self addressed stamped envelope to Robert E. Hess, Press Dept AL, Chicago.
Dr Cady's Condition Powders are tonic blood purifier and vermifuge. Not food but medicine to restore a horse in bad condition. Price 25 cents per package. For sale by
An advertisement invites readers to earn two Good Servicable Boys Watches by working with friends. It promotes an illustrated catalog and premium list covering watches bicycles kodaks air rifles guitars and more from Ronite Mfg Co Menomonee Falls W13.
A vintage advertisement claims good looks depend on healthy organs. It promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic for stomach liver and kidneys, purifying blood and curing pimples blotches and boils. Guaranteed and sold at Geo W Bass's Drug Store for 5 cents per bottle.
Travel prospects offered by W. W. Aicaugson District Passenger Agent of the Pennsylvania Lines Indianapolis. He represents lines to Chicago St. Louis Louisville and Cincinnati gateways to the Northwest West and Southwest. Tell Mr Richardson your destination for full information on special low rates and quick through time.
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