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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1898
Page
3
A column warns of a serious kidney and bladder disease described in three stages, from kidney trouble to bladder pain and finally Bright's disease. It promotes Dr Kismer and his remedy Ph Nilmer's Sweetie Red, claiming free information by mail and urging readers to request details.
The text lists scattered church events and names such as pastors and choirs. It references meetings on Fridays and a monthly official gathering, with several garbled names and dates making specifics unclear.
Local conference invites congregants to CCS for Sunday preaching at 7 30 p m and Sabbath eve services. Prayer meetings held Thursday at 7 30 p m and weekly Sunday school led by William T Richey superintendent. Monthly meeting occurs on the first Tuesday, with additional notices for Lone service and class leadership.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a product or remedy associated with WiNshaw and Taabutua, with garbled phrases about taste, relief, and a sales plea. The readable bits suggest a testimonial style medical or household item tied to Mrs. WiNshaw’s name and advertising language.
The Commercial Gazette touts Cinemati Weekly Commercial Gravette as a leading West family newspaper. It highlights ten compact pages of worldwide news for less than one cent per copy or a few cents annually and urges readers to subscribe.
The column notes Miss Edna Holaday visiting Indianapolis relatives and other locals such as Henry May and Mrs S A Harper visiting family. It mentions revival services at Antioch church, upcoming holidays with relatives, road conditions, and a parade of small town happenings including shopping at York’s and Grain and groceries at Overton’s. It closes with illness news about Samuel Sheppard and a note on Chinaware for Christmas.
Notice states Mooresville Lodge No. 119 KK of P will elect one lodge trustee for three years at its regular meeting on Thursday evening December 29. Meeting location is 2 H Mitchell, C C W Matthews, hk R 5.
An old ad promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It notes pharmacies refund the money if the remedy fails and warns the genuine product bears L. B. on each tablet.
The Mooresville manager is arranging a holiday football game and asks all players to report to Captain Duffey immediately.
A vintage remedy advertisement claims Electric Bitters cure the grippes and liver distress. It promises prompt relief for fatigue and cold symptoms, toning liver and kidneys, with a guarantee or money back. Available at Geo W Bass's Drug Store for 30 cents per bottle.
Lydia T Pointer preached at Bethel Sunday. James Staley and family visited Oscar Jones's family. Lotta Uutten of Gasburg visited sister Mire. Mrs Pina Hornaday visited Martinsville Tuesday and Wednesday. Aunt Jane Edwards visited daughter Emeter Tres ter. Jethel Hadley led a spelling match last Friday night. Lewis Lindley plans a southern canvass after holidays.
The piece argues that pricing differences vanish and the public chooses the best article. It notes that while profits per sale may shrink online, total gains rise as superior content wins wider adoption. It cites Chamberlain's Coneh Remedy and Claesimatens Cough Remedy as trusted examples.
Chester Latta, twin son of Oliver and Possie Latta, born September 14 1894, died December 8 age 3 years 3 months 5 days after a bout with membranous croup and a subsequent fever. The obituary recalls his brief life and faith, expressing sorrow and belief in heaven.
We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kind assistance during the illness and death of our dear little boy as signed by Mr and Mrs W OvLarta.
Special notices list free four line limits for Wanted For Sale For Trade Lost Found and items with charges for extra lines. Items include buggy cider vinegar piano second hand cook stove De Laval separator a residence and land near Mooresville a Mooresville house and lot and a farm loan offer at 6 percent by H Mendenhall.
Hoarsenass. Jenj. Ingerson 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 stated to be used widely by speakers and singers. J. W. TLORNADAY.
Advertises paid ministry job with salary 60 dollars yearly plus expenses, 75 dollars monthly, and references. Claims no fuss, bonafide, requires self addressed stamped envelope to Herbert E. Hess, President, Dept. M, Chicago.
Dr J B Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports using Poleys Honey and Tar in three severe pneumonia cases last month with good results. The statement is presented as a testimonial from a local physician.
Sleeping cars will run from Louisville to Detroit via Ladisnapolis Richmond Dayton Toledo and Michigan Central Ry with no change. For details contact WW Richardson D P Agt Tu dinapo lis fod.
A testimonial claims Foley's Kidney Cure is a guaranteed remedy for those loss of confidence hope and health due to incurable kidney disease. J. W. Hornaday endorses the remedy.
Two through Sleeping Car routes to Michigan resorts will operate on Pennsylvania Lines next season. One path via Indianapolis Richmond and the G R to Port Wayne Grand Rapids Petoskey Mackinaw City and northern Michigan resorts. another to Detroit and eastern Michigan resorts. Travel from Louisville Indianapolis Richmond and intermediate stations to Detroit or resorts along the St Marys River and in Canada arrives next morning. Details from W W Richardson Indianapolis Indiana. Foley's Kidney Cure recommended by J W Hornaday.
The advertisement states Foley's Honey and Tar does not claim miracles or to cure all cases of consumption or asthma but offers comfort and relief in advanced stages and usually cures early stages. It urges those afflicted to try it.
The Pennsylvania Lines extend special excursion rates for Christmas and New Year. Tickets may be bought December 23 24 25 26 30 31 1898 and January 1 2 1899 with minimums of 25 cents for adults and 16 cents for children. Return by January 3 1899. Inquiries to nearest ticket agent.
Clerk Mr. Hardin Norris recalls a man asking for the medicine that saves children's lives. He referenced a News report and bought a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup and left the Perry, Illinois, store.
Advert offers a salary of 80 dollars per year plus expenses with a monthly 375 figure and no other pay. Seeks references. Respond with self addressed envelope to Herbert E. Less.
Advertises a request for 1000 stave bolts 26 or 13 inches long in cottonwood poplar linn quaken asp butternut or ash 6 inches in diameter and tapering left round clear barked wind-shake free. Seeks furnished cars at Mooresville Brooklyn or centrton write to H. C. Davis Martinsville Ind.
The writer argues that if railways must cut fares by two cents, they should similarly get a one third reduction in annual state and county taxes. A one third tax cut would matter to State but not more than the fare cut matters to railways.
Starting Christmas 1895 the Pennsylvania Lines offer tickets to Philadelphia and New York via Washington D C at the same fares as the direct Pennsylvania routes and allow ten days stopover at the National Capital. Inquiries at local ticket agents.
Classified recruitment notes seek trustworthy individuals for home office tasks with a fixed yearly salary and expenses. Monthly pay is 75 dollars with references requested. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope to Herbert E. Less, President, Department M, Chicago.
Dr Cady's Condition Fenders described as tonic blood purifier and vermifuge for horses. Not food but medicine to bring a horse to prime condition. Price 25 cents per package. for sale by local vendors.
Offer promotes a Good Servicable BOYS Watch as a quick earnable item for youths to sell among friends. The catalog lists watches bicycles kodaks air rifles guitars plus other goods and offers a stamp for illustrated catalog and premium list.
Tickets to Philadelphia and New York via Washington good for ten days stop over at the National Capital may be bought on Pennsylvania Lines at the same fares as direct line tickets. For sale inquire at nearest Ticket For Sale. Also advertised: 1 fine bred sow and pigs and 8 fine bred shoats by W. W. Low.
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