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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1898
Page
3
An ad asserts many women misdiagnose kidney and bladder issues as womb problems. It touts Dr. Kamer's Swamp Root as a remedy, claiming it helps both sexes and offers a free sample and booklet by mail from Wilmer Co. in Bingh men New York.
A fragment from a church directory notes a preacher meeting with a Friday prayer event and choir practice, indicating an upcoming prayer service and associated church activities. The readable text references a pastor figure and suggests scheduled gatherings at a local church.
Priend 8 Church announces weekly Sunday services with preaching each Sunday and Thursday meetings. All are invited to attend church activities including Sunday school at 2 PM and prayer meetings Thursdays at 7 along with monthly meetings and special Friday service.
For over fifty years the remedy aided mothers with perfect use and relief. It soothes the stomach calms the nerves and eases colic. Aimed at the infant sufferer it provides immediate relief. Sold by druggists everywhere Twenty five cents a bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs Wisehow’s soothing syrup.
The Commercial Gazette extols the Cincinnati Weekly Commercial Gazette as the oldest family newspaper in the west. It highlights weekly ten pages of world news at less than a cent per copy and 50 cents a year. Subscribe now.
Local notes report visits by Mrs. M A Woodruff, Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard, and others from Indianapolis and Martinsville, plus shop promotions at Bass drug store and Overton's. A witness turnout for Dr Thompson case, a public sale, and sermons and missionary society events are noted.
An old advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee. It notes the genuine product bears L B Q on each tablet and lists a 25 cent price.
Henry Hite traveled into Monroe township at week start and got lost in a blinding snowstorm on the return. His faithful companions guided him home safely through the severe weather. For hardware and wagons, G. A. Keller is advertised as a local supplier.
Mrs Curtain of Plainfield Illinois chronicled a cold that settled on her lungs and worsened until her physician called her a hopeless consumptive. After using Dr King’s New Discovery she improved from the first dose, completing six bottles and returning to work fully cured. Free trial bottles offered at G W Bass Drug Store with large bottles priced 39 cents and 1.00.
Public notices offer four free lines per issue in categories like Wanted For Sale For Trade Lost Found. Extra lines incur a per line charge. Free use limited to subscribers. Ads include goods such as a spring buggy cider vinegar piano cook stove a De Laval separator a suburban residence and land a Mooresville house and lot and a farm loan offer at 6 percent by B Mendenhall.
The piece argues against a two cent per mile railway fare, warning it would cut railway profits and trigger job losses, fewer trains, reduced wages, stalled improvements, and broader economic stagnation across communities dependent on rail employment. It contends state revenue would suffer and consumer demand would decline as salaries shrink.
Ben Ingerson of Hutton Indiana claims he had not spoken above a whisper for months until a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar restored his voice. He notes the remedy is used widely by speakers and singers.
Advertises home based office work with a straight salary of 75 dollars monthly plus expenses. Requires bona fide applicants and references. Respondents to Charles Hess Pret Department M Chicago with self addressed stamped envelope.
Dr J C Bishop of Agnew Michigan says he used Foley’s Honey and Tar in three severe cough cases last month with good results. He reports relief and favorable outcomes for his patients.
Sleeping cars begin May 30 on a line from Louisville to Detroit via Indianapolis Richmond Dayton Toledo and Michigan Central with transfers at C O and D. For details contact W W Richardson D P Agt Indianapolis Ind
The ad states Foley's Honey and Tar does not claim miracles or cures for consumption or asthma. It claims to provide comfort and relief in advanced stages and to usually cure early stages. It invites affected people to try the remedy.
Owing to Christmas and New Year falling on Sunday the Pennsylvania Lines grant extra excursion days. Tickets good December 23 24 25 26 30 31 1898 and January 1 2 1899 with minimum rates 25 cents for adults and 11 cents for children. Return by January 5 1899. Contact local ticket agents for rates and train times.
A Perry Illinois drugstore clerk recalls a customer asking for the medicine that saves children's lives, citing a News feature. The man bought Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup and left the shop. For sale by Wornaday.
A notice offers a salary of 900 dollars per year with monthly 75 dollars and specifies definite terms. References required. Respond with self addressed stamped envelope to Herbert E. Hess President Department M Chicago.
The argument states no price difference locally so markets favor the better article. Public trial quickly favors Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, trusted for years for coughs colds and grip. The text notes widespread use and reliability as decisive for consumers.
Confidence and health decline as sufferers are told kidney disease is incurable. J. W. Hornaday advertises Foley's Kidney Cure as a guaranteed remedy for the discouraged and disconsolate.
Persons planning business or pleasure travel to the Northwest West or Southwest may arrange an enjoyable journey at low rates by contacting W. W. Ricuarpsos District Passenger Agent of the Pennsylvania Lines Indianapolis. He handles routes to Chicago St Louis Louisville and Cincinnati and will provide full information on special low rates and quick through time.
Wanted 1000 stave bolts 26 or 13 inches long in cottonwood poplar linn quaken ash or butternut or ash six inches in diameter and up, left round not too large, blocks clear barked and wind shake free. Furnish one or more cars at Mooresville Brooklyn or Centerton. Write H. C. Davis Martinsville Ind.
Two through sleeping car routes to Michigan resorts will operate via Pennsylvania Lines in the coming season. One route to Fort Wayne Grand Rapids Petoskey and Mackinaw City via Indianapolis Richmond and the G R and J R R. A new Detroit line via Indianapolis Richmond Dayton and Toledo will start about May 30, connecting Detroit with Eastern Michigan resorts. Tickets allow through travel from Louisville Indianapolis Richmond and intermediate stations to Detroit or Cannada area resorts by next morning. Address W W Richardson Indianapolis for details.
Advertising blurb claims Foley's Kidney Cure is best for kidney troubles with a testimonial from J Wornaday urging trial and belief in its effectiveness.
Bonafide office work description offers a monthly salary of 75 dollars with a straight 400s year. Expenses definite and no more. References enclosed with self addressed stamped envelope. Herbert Le. Less, President, Dept M. Chicago.
Dr Cady’s Condition Powders are described as a tonic blood purifier and vermifuge for a horse in bad condition. They are labeled as medicine, not food, and marketed to improve prime condition. Price 25 cents per package. For sale by J W Hoprnaday.
Help sought for 5,060 hides needed at Gray's tannery. Contact H. Earnest for details and arrangements.
An advertisement urges boys to work for friends to earn a good servicable watch in hours. The copy touts selling items including Kodaks Air Rifles Guitars and a premium list at Ironite Meg Co Menomon? Falls.
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