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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1898
Page
4
Allen's Foot-Fase Promises Warmth and Comfort for Cold Feet
An advert touts a powder to shake into shoes to ease winter foot discomfort. It claims to cure swollen and sweating feet, blisters, corns, bunions, chilblains, and frostbite, and offers a free trial package mailed to Arlen S. Elmstead in LeRoy NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Arlen S. Elmstead
LeRoy, Nvy
Physician Admired by Patients for Services Rendered
A physician earns broad appreciation from patients who value the care and outcomes they believe he provided. The sentiment centers on the perceived impact of his treatment and bedside manner.
Tuo-Cent Pare WIN Affects Business and Rail Costs
A muddled report notes rising expenses and wage pressures affecting transit and rail service. The piece mentions state actions, legislative moves, and potential job impacts on train crews and related staff, with focus on revenue and salary concerns.
Misguided Husband Ignores Wife’s Counsel
A man rebukes his wife’s advice and faces misfortune as he refuses to heed her warnings. The piece reflects on marital tension and the consequences of ignoring shared counsel.
Mercury In Catarrh Remedies Warned By H Health Officials
An old notice warns against catarrh remedies containing mercury with unsafe fumes and scents. The ad cites Toledo Ohio based Fr. Chrney Co and Pop Gb One Co offering alleged cures with testimonials and free samples, urging buyers to consult licensed doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Sibin
Doris Geer
Pop
Teledola
Toledo
Ohio
Fr. Chrney & Co
The Woman Who Always Tells the Truth
A proverb-like statement notes that a woman who tells the truth admits nine unpleasant facts out of ten possible ones, implying selective candor or restraint in disclosure.
Grain-Oy Tea or Coffee Alternative Promoted
Promotes Grain-O y a wholesome drink replacing coffee with grain based beverage. Claims to improve health by aiding the body and system. Describes grain product as pure rye and yeast based, tastier and comparable to coffee at a similar price.
Fragmented Text Noted for Reconstruction
A garbled OCR snippet references a battle and a cure attempt, mentioning St Jacobs and possible POW imagery. The readable fragments discuss women’s flightiness and banking imagery, but no coherent event or person names are clearly identifiable for a solid news item.
Kemp's Balsam Cures Coughs With Free Sample Bottle
Coughing readers urged to try Kemp's Balsam promising immediate relief from coughs and consumption symptoms. Sample bottle offered free with sale of 2 and 30 cent sizes, urging immediate action to avoid danger from delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
A Man of Mark in Aureataland Conspiracy and charm
A bank manager in Aureataland navigates rival factions and a captivating Signorina. The story follows political debt troubles, social intrigues at Mon Repos, and a tense mix of President and Colonel loyalties amid mounting financial strain.
Debt as Common Ground Between Men at the Piazza
The narrator walks with Colonel McGregor who hints at shared interests centered on a debt. The exchange suggests possible future cooperation while warning the narrator to watch the debt. The night ends with the narrator uneasy yet resolving to sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor
Martin
Signorina
Discerning Child Chooses Kindness Over Harshness
A boy tells his father Nikolay that a nurse will be his caregiver. The nurse confirms, and the child declares he is one of those boys who responds only to kindness, urging the nurse to bring sponge cake and candy immediately.
Whales Return to Maine Coast Amid Rich Summer Waters
Fishermen report whales porpoises and sturgeons near Schoodic and Bar Harbor as herring and mackerel feed the oceans. A finback twice the size of typical sightings breached Ruth’s pilothouse while a horse mackerel spooked Wood Brothers weir at Stave Island, claimed by locals as the largest seen on the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoodie
Ruth
Bar Harbor
Eben Bickford
Wood Brothers
Stave Island
Goldsboro Med Special
Clumsyby Reflects On Tactlessness As Life Aid
Mr Clumsyby explains that his lack of tact helps him avoid needless disputes and preserve calm. He says avoiding overreaction prevents mistakes and unnecessary wear and tear, allowing him to let minor issues pass without drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y. Stn
Animals and Their Toilet From Cats to Opossums
The article describes how cats large and small perform self cleaning using their forepaws to wash the face and ears. Lions and tigers wash similarly with the foot acting as sponge and brush while a rough tongue combs the body. Hares use their feet for face washing and their feet are used as stage makeup brushes.
St Jacobs Oil Advertised as Strong Cure All
An old style claim touts St Jacobs Oil as a powerful health aid promising extreme strength and a miracle effect. The message uses vivid similes like steel ramrod to persuade readers to try the product.
Surfeited With Greatness in Comic Exchange
A brief Puck cartoon caption shows Boston residents debating expansion. Harriman-Hattan jests about annexing more land while Mrs. Backbay quips a larger Boston is needed, not a bigger city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman Hattan
Boston
Backbay
Puck
Decision Favors Castoria Infringement Case In Chicago
Judge Peter Grosscup grants an injunction against Chicago firm lord Young & Hirschen acting for Pitcher Medicine Co of Duluth for imitating Centaur Castoria labels and packaging. Centaur president Charles Fletcher leads action against spurious goods. criminal proceedings to follow against pharmacists stocking counterfeit Castoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Peter 5. Grosscup
United States Circuit Court
Centaur Company
New York City
Lord, Young & Hirschen
Pitcher Medicine Company
Duluth
Minn
Grosscup
Castoria
Mesars
Hamline
Scott
Lord
Samuel Pitcher
Charles Hi. Fletcher
Lager Drug Company
Butter and Bacon Declared Most Nourishing by Writer
A medical writer names butter and bacon as the most nourishing foods. The claim highlights these items as top sources of sustenance, reflecting bold dietary opinions.
Grain-O promise as coffee substitute gains notice
Ask your grocer today to show you a package of GRAIN-O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without injury as well as the adult. All who try it like it. GRAIN-O has the rich seal brown of Mocha or Java but is made from pure grains and agrees with delicate stomachs. Only 1% the price of coffee, lie, and 25 cents per package. Sold by all grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signorina
Father O' Flynn
Aureataland
Hersold Pan
McGreer
Tuck
Tomay
Sterinas
Siensrnan
Martin
Aurea Island
Landy
Bart
Jack
Shiv
Donna Artouta
Finance
New York
Donna Antonia
Papa
Aland
Iplore
House of Assembly
Don Antonio
Madame Devarges
Whitingham
New Caledonia
France
Johnny Carr
Johnny
Ministry
Danno Antonio
Ike
Lason
Donna Antonio
Dean
Carr
Bie
Madame
Mr. Clumsyby
Quote on men and fences and motion
A reflective line noting that individuals or barriers gain value only when they gain momentum or a purpose, comparing idle people to static fences that improve with movement. The aphorism suggests potential is realized through action rather than status.
St Jacobs Oil Promises Muscle Relief and Strength
Advert reads that hard work and overexertion cause soreness and stiffness and that St Jacobs Oil will cure it after a few applications. It claims the product will make the muscles looser, firmer, and strong again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom
St. Jacobs Oil
Hobbies Are The Most Unsatisfactory Beasts To Ride
A reflective line notes that hobbies prove deeply unsatisfying to pursue, likening them to troublesome beasts and suggesting frustration in leisure pursuits.
Daily bowel movement aid with gentle liver and kidney relief
Promotes daily bowel movements and overall health. Describes gentle action on the liver and kidneys and claims to cure sick headache. Price listed as 25 and 50c.
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