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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1897
Page
1
Ready for Christmas shopping. Our basement department features dinner sets, glassware, lamps, dolls, linens, shoes, and broad cloths at low prices. Highlights include Bohemian glass water sets, Beavers fur trim coats, and a wide selection of silks, linens, and dress goods.
John Elliott and his son Will were rabbit hunting when a stray shot fired by Ben Cooper near Fred Keller’s residence perforated Elliott’s skull. He survived initial injury, regained consciousness, and doctors plan to remove skull fragments and cap the wound.
The Indiana winter apple crop is cited as poor and tough for cooking. Apple dealers report widespread complaints attributed to prior agricultural agents. Also notes China’s cession rumors to Germany and the near-death of President McKinley’s mother in Canton. A Berlin dispatch covers Haiti indemnity and a German naval salute at Pont Au Prince after an alleged arrest.
An old advertisement touts a “Purely Vegetable” liver regulator as a cure for liver and stomach ills including chills fevers bowel complaints jaundice and nausea. It claims to improve appetite complexion and regularity, relieve bad breath and headaches, and urges readers to trust Simmons Liver Regulator, with a red stamp on the package.
A diplomatic request for delay was refused. Half an hour before the deadline Germany’s demands were conceded. An indemnity of 320,000 to Herrt Landers was on board the relief before 4 p.m. The letter from Goring arrived.
The address notes Congress convened and praises providence, outlines the 1866–1807 financial state, and proposes currency changes. It favors gold redemption for United States notes, national bank note issues tied to bonds, reduced circulating-note tax, and national banks with $25,000 minimum capital to service agriculture, with gold redemption for bank notes. A Cuban War review is included.
A storefront asserts a bold goal to boost sales over the next ninety days with a large line of cloaks and capes arriving soon. The ad promises clean goods at cut prices and urges customers to view before buying.
The text notes Scruggs and Scott at the Spanish court reviewing policy and quoting President Grant. It states the president’s conclusion that recognizing Cuban independence is not practicable now and that recognizing Cuban belligerency is unwise.
J O THoursox PM advertises the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles or no pay and guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Geo. W. Bass.
The president insists on treaty confirmation for Hawaii annexation and calls for a stronger navy with more docks and war materiel. He cites the Bering Sea seal dispute, Alaska governance, Yukon relief, yellow fever controls, and praises the Union Pacific sale and civil service law.
The article advises placing house plants in a room adjacent to the stove area with open doors to diffuse warmth. It notes plant stands prefer a night temperature of 45 to 60 degrees, while daytime temperatures can be 10 to 15 degrees warmer, from Vicks Magazine December issue.
Agents of the C H D Ry offer one fare for round trip for the December meeting in Indianapolis. Tickets issued December 18th and good returning through December 20th.
An offer to send any friend anywhere a year of the Guide home print edition for 9 cents, a bargain compared with postage for mailing the paper oneself.
A sore throat and other pains may be eased by applying a dampened flannel bandage with Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The balm also reputedly treats rheumatism and other discomforts. Sold by G. W. Bass.
Classified notice from The Dominion Company Chicago seeking reliable men or women to travel for a reputable Indiana house. Monthly 3065.00 plus expenses. Steady position with reference. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope.
Benj Ingerson of Hutton Indiana says he has not spoken above a whisper for months until a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar restored his voice. The remedy is used widely by speakers and singers and is sold by J W Hornaday.
Citizens are advised to keep Chamberlain's Colic Choleau and Diarrhea Remedy for bilious colic attacks. It promises prompt relief and may prevent an attack if taken at first signs. Sold by G. W. Bass.
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers are promoted as famous small pills for quick relief. The ad emphasizes their popularity and suggests a reliable domestic remedy.
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