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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1903
Page
2
The advertisement claims kidney trouble makes women miserable and weak, dulls ambition, and harms beauty. It promotes SwampRoot as a universal remedy, citing testimonials and urging readers to mail for sample bottles and doctor endorsements.
The Mooresville column records visits and arrivals including AL Moskrovia, Mis. McCreney, and Prof. Eaton. It notes fraternal meeting plans, church and social gatherings, a change in electric car times, and listings for a furnished room for rent and upcoming medical eye services by Dr. Plaster visiting biweekly.
Harley Richardson and Lizzie Plummer wed Sunday evening in a small ceremony performed by Rev. David Hadley. The town also reports residents traveling to Indianapolis, house moves, store openings, a fire recovery, and a county health scare prompting school and church closures but vaccines and precautions are underway.
An old fragment blends advice on feeding, children’s nutrition, and claims about Scott’s Emulsion with cod liver oil by a publisher or advertiser. It also lists multiple real estate offerings in Mooresville and nearby, including houses for sale or trade and farm animal listings, followed by a note promoting Foley’s Kidney Cure.
The Farmers Bank of Mooresville Indiana lists assets totaling about 216852.18 and liabilities including capital stock 35060.00 and deposits 168900.68. W J Hadley cashier and W Uadrey cashier certify the February 6 1903 condition to Town Clerk Dole.
A writer in Cosmobonirax’s February issue argues American brides adapt quickly to new roles whether wife of farmer or capitalist matching their station. The piece includes a dozen photographs of an American bride in a welding dress. Also notes an auction at Nannie MM Lenley farm near Hazelwood selling cattle and farming stock on Wednesday with H Shields as auctioneer.
State of Indiana MontaNa County notice states Joan C Webb has been appointed administrator of Minnie H Webb late of Morgan County Indiana deceased. The estate is probably solvent. Le K Thomas attorney represents the administrator.
Melbourne Florida resident Haggins credits Dr King’s New Discovery for saving his life after a doctor said consumption was incurable. He reports remarkable recovery from throat and lung disease. G SW Bass, druggist, guarantees the cure with trial bottles free and sells them for 50 cents or 1.60.
The Sun claims the largest daily circulation in Indianapolis aside from one paper. A combined offer with the Guide provides the Sun and Guide for the price of the Sun alone, with postage free. Samples of the Sun are available at the Guide office.
Mrs JoA Moone of North Star Michigan praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and croup observed in her family. Sold by G W Bass.
A vintage advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as the sole positive cure for blind and bleeding piles and various skin abrasions. It claims non adulterated witch hazel and labels counterfeits. G W Bass signs the ad.
J B Orner of Franklin Grove Illinois nearly faced a fatal runaway accident. A four year battle with a leg ulcer resisted doctors and remedies until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured it. The product also treats burns pains skin eruptions and piles and is sold by G W Bass's drug store.
Low rate excursion tickets to West Northwest and Southwest points sold via Pennsylvania Lines. Fares time of trains and details available from Passenger and Ticket Agents. Also advertise Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach and bowel relief. Sold by G W Bass.
The remedy advertised by G W Bass claims Foley s Honey and Tar is best for croup and whooping cough, contains no opiates, and cures quickly. Careful mothers are advised to keep it in the house.
Rev Lydia Painter held regular services at the sugar camp on Sunday. The future daughter of Eli White has been quite ill but is recovering. J Nizer and W Harvey serve on the Martinsville petit jury. Many locals vaccinated due to nearby smallpox outbreaks, with several members of the Harvey family sick from vaccination. Minnie Hadley and Milton returned from Thorntown, Harley Richardson wedding guests visited, gifts and good wishes extended. For sale: East Main street house and lot in Boonesville with five rooms, summer kitchen, well, fruit trees. Inquire at the Guide.
The notice lists service times for M E Cucren and M P Cruren churches on Sunday with class meetings Sunday school Epworth League and prayer meetings. Also includes Friends Church schedule with Sabbath school preaching Thursday prayer meeting and Christian Endeavor session.
The ad promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with a testimonial from William A. Girard of Pease VI and notes they are prompt and reliable. Also seeks a winter caretaker for a gentle mare, with contact Hey H S Hilton in Indianapolis.
A tantalizing ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills to keep complexion bright and cheeks rosy by stimulating digestion and preventing constipation. Two contrasting descriptions appear as a sales hook. Available for 25 cents at G W Bass, Druggist.
Viavi is not sold in drugstores but only through authorized women trained for the work. In Indiana the central hygienic department at 718 Stevenson Building Indianapolis, led by Dr. Cropper, provides free patient examinations and guidance.
A vintage ad extols Rocky Mountain Tea as the great baby medicine for sleep and growth, promising benefits while mothers rest. The product is priced at 35 cents and attributed to Hornaday Bros.
Foley's Honey and Tar soothes coughs caused by la grippe and claims to heal the lungs with a proven remedy.
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