Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root touted as cure for kidney disease
An old promotional notice warns of a three stage kidney and bladder illness and promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a universal remedy. It claims the product can cure Bright’s disease and offers a free sample bottle and information by writing to Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York, noting the reader saw the offer in Mooresville Guitar.
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Kilmer
Whilmer
Dr. Kilner & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Mooresville
Dangers of the Grip and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
A historical note touts the grip dangers and claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia when used with care. It asserts thousands have used the remedy with no pneumonia, citing Walch as showing the treatment is effective against grip.
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Chamberlain
Trustworthy person needed to manage business in state
Sealed simple advertisement seeks a trusted person in this state to oversee home based office work with defined yearly salary and monthly expenses. Respond with self addressed stamped envelope and references to Herbert E. Hesse, President.
Croup Fatalities Warn Parents About Foley’s Honey and Tar
The notice claims thousands of infant deaths from membranous croup and urges that Foley's Honey and Tar could have saved these children if given promptly. It emphasizes the product as essential for households.
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Foley
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Found Safe Teething Aid
A historic ad touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year old teething remedy for children. It claims to ease pain, soothe gums, cure wind colic, and relieve diarrhea with immediate effect. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents per bottle.
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Winston
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promoted For La Grippe
Thomas Whitefield Co. of Chicago tout Chamberlains Cough Remedy for la grippe claiming rapid relief and protection against pneumonia. The draggists at 240 Wabash and corner Jacksst advertise it for sale to customers.
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Thomas Whitefield & Co
Chicago
D S Spoon Barber Shop promotes herbal liver treatment
D S Spoon Barber Shop offers Our Native Herbs The Great Blood Purifier and Liver Regulator a 200 day treatment sold only in Mooresville by D S Spoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooresville
D. S. Spoon
Local News Roundup Highlights Social Visits and Shop Ads
Readable items note visits from Indianapolis and Brooklyn residents, shopping picks at York and A R Coopers, new wall paper stock, and local improvements. Mentions a revival closing, a minister’s family, a birth, and a fatal accident near Indianapolis affecting George Julian’s circle. Also reports minor tax and public works notes.
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A. R. Cooper
George Julian
Indianapolis
Carrie
Big Four Railroad
Julian
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab Lets Refund Promise
Advertising copy offers a refund from all druggists if the medicine fails to cure. The genuine product is marked L. B. Q. on each tablet and the price is 25 cents.
Statement of financial support from G. R. Scruggs
The author thanks G. R. Scruggs for loan assistance from start to finish and asserts that they could not handle the drugs, urging Scruggs to take them. The writer claims Scruggs acted properly with consent and in good faith between Ma and Jian.
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Guipr
G. R. Scruggs
Jian
Electric Bitters Cure Grippe Promised at Low Price
Suffering from body pains liver disorder and cold, readers are urged to try Electric Bitters as a prompt relief. The ad claims guaranteed cure or money back and markets at Geo W Bass's Drug Store for 50 cents per bottle.
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Geo. W
Bass
Local Employment Notice Seeks Help in Chicago Area
Wanted trustworthy prison staff to manage home based work in Enel own and nearby counties. Salary 0 per year plus expenses. Respond with stamped envelope to Herbert E. Hess President Dept Chicago. Do not include additional details.
Foley's Honey and War Advertisement Promises Relief
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures consumptives with honest, comforting relief in both early and advanced stages, avoiding false hopes about complete cures. The copy emphasizes truthful claims and patient comfort.
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Foley
Mardi Gras Excursion Rates to New Orleans and Alabama
Low fares offered by Pennsylvania Lines for Mardi Gras excursions to New Orleans Birmingham and Mobile. Tickets sold February 6 to 13 for return travel by February 28 with continuous passage. Inquiries to nearest Pennsylvania Line Ticket Agent.
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New Orleans
Birmingham
Mobile
Pennsylvania Lines
Alabama
South
Pennsylvania Line
Foley’s Honey and Tar Provides Quick Relief for Asthma
Glad Tidings to asthma sufferers claim Foley’s Honey and Tar offers rapid positive relief in all cases.
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Foley
Wanted Trusted Managers for Statewide Business
Advert seeks several trustworthy persons in state to manage business locally and nearby counties. Office work done at home with straight salary of $900 yearly plus definite monthly expenses of 375. Requires self addressed stamped envelope and references to Herbert E B Hess President Dept M Chicago.
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Enel
Herbert E. Hess
Dept. M.chicago
Atis
Herbert EB. Hess
Dept. M. Chicago
A Short Sad Story of Cold and Grief
A brief note hints at neglect and pneumonia causing sorrow. It mentions Foley's Honey and Tar and foresees a different outcome if used. The text reads like a reflective, somber musing on loss and regret.
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Ad Foley
Fares via Washington Offer Stopovers on Pennsylvania Lines
Tickets to Philadelphia and New York cost no more when routed via Washington than the direct Pennsylvania route. Ten day stopovers at the National Capital and Philadelphia are offered for travelers with New York tickets. Inquiries to Pennsylvania Lines agents or W W Richardson Indianapolis. Hisgen Bros advertise Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for children and croup. Sold by J W Hornaday.
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Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Pennsylvania
National Capital
W. W. Richardson
Indianapolis
Ind
Hisgen Bros
South Side
Corner 60Th St
Wentworth Av
Madison Township News Briefs and Sickness Report
In Madison Township a writer explains delayed correspondence due to a major accident affecting a spouse. The community reports widespread illness including grip, with Hick and James Jacksons and Caswell Barlow families among the stricken. Elder Connor preaches at Mt Gilead as roads stay rough. Miss Mattie Harrah is buried at West Newton cemetery after years of invalidism.
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Hick Jackson
James Jackson
Caswell Barlow
Billie Kinney
J. A. Carter
Willard Passmore
George Harrah
Mattie Harrah
West Newton
Dr King’s New Discovery for Grip advertised cure
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for grip and related coughs. It claims rapid relief from chills fever back pain sore throat and a painful grip causing sleeplessness and weakened health. Priced 50 cents to 1 dollar with money back guarantee and a trial bottle at G W Bass’s Drug Store.
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Dr. King
Trustworthy clerical positions advertised in state
Advertises several trustworthy persons to manage a home office business in town and nearby counties. Salary is 960 dollars per year plus definite expenses. Monthly 75 dollars. References requested. Apply with self addressed stamped envelope to Herbert E. Hass, president, Department M, Chicago.
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Pois
Herbert E. Hass
Dept. M. Chicago
To Cure a Cold in One Day Warner's Syrup Ad
An old advertisement touts Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy on earth. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes.
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Warner
For Sale A Thorough-Bred Registered Hog Offered
For Sale a thorough bred registered Durne Jersey male hog by O E Rooker and a fine two year old full blooded Berkshire male hog by Frank Sheets.
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O. E. Rooker
Berkshire
Frank Sheets
Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup Cure Cough Remedy
An ad touts Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup Cure as the best cough remedy on Earth. It promises to cure a cold in 24 hours if used early and claims to heal the throat and lungs, with prices listed at 25 and 30 cents.
Special Notices Free Listings Policy Clarified
The column explains free notices up to four lines per issue and charges 3 cents per extra line. It notes only subscribers and entitled individuals can post free notices while business ads run at regular rates. The section uses headings Wanted For Sale For Trade Lost Found and urges adherence to line limits.
Piano for sale and farm notices from Calvert area
An assortment of local notices lists a piano for sale to inquire through Mrs. D. E. Gregory, items for sale and trade including a second stove and buggy harness, a four wheel buggy, and a note on loan services at 6 percent for improved farms. A health advert promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney disease with a guaranteed refund.
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Herbert Be. Hesse
Molicaco
Croup
Taggart’s
la Grippe
A. R. Cooper’s
Cora Gillspie
A. R. Calvert
Caroline Bucker
David Cooper
Rio
York’s
Hi. Thompson
Mise Ora Gilaspy
Misses Hill
Maude Low
Brooklyn
Overton
Elmor Harvey
James Harden
Charles Woodward
Sanday
Lon. Spoon
India
Napalis
James Spoon
Bertha Morgan
K. J. Morgen
Sunday
Newtot
York's
Minnie Mills Tindley
Viainfieid
A. G C. Richardson
Frank Trester
Bethel
Martinsville
John Brandenbursher
W C. Woods
Rowan
Morgan County
E. A. Wiley
Josie Carter
Masons
Patton’s
Sherman Ésteen
BL Ro Green
John Robbins
Columbia, O
Saratoga
R. A. Ross
Howe
A. L. Wheeler
RR. Scott
M. E
Sam. Beam
Charles Hadley
Abner Hadley
Plainfield Road
Mr. Hadley
A. R. Coopers
Charles Manker
W. F. Leitzman
Schnull & Co
Opera House
Clint Manker
la Gripe
Fo George. W. Waitt
South Gardiner
J. W. Hornaday
Jal Jiornaday
Madison Township
Connor
Mt. Gilead
Grip
Nreaematera
United States
McCall Company
W. 14Th Street
Bnancm
Fifth Ave
Ross Market St
San Francisco
McCalls
Bea
McCall CO
Arsamamai
ASA
B.L. Carter
D. E. Gregory
Samuel
Calvert
A.E. Elliott
Mendenhall
J. W
Yhornaday
Lashippe
Miles
Tecure
Baad Menally
Dominion of Caneds
Rae Aes
Ake Regios
TEE American Railway Guide CO
Adams Street
F. E Cearlise
Trostea
Becca Township
Teesday
Catsie’s Furniture Store
Jen. T. Perk
Trustes
Ridison Township
Ofice
Waverly
Robert R. Scott
Scruggs & Scott
I. N. Thompson & Jones
Mooresville, Ind
John A. Taggart
M. E. Church
J. M. Griffin
Wader
Sowest
Politan
Cosmopolitan
Julian Hawthorne
Cosmopelitan
Dr. Miles
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