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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1903
Page
3
A patient reflects on recovery after a major stroke and urges caution for those with residual weakness. The narrative mentions tremors, nerve issues, and shifts in function while noting months of intermittent improvement.
Local items include visits by Mr and Mrs Lafe Shepherd to Mr and Mrs Fred Keller from Saturday to Monday. Mrs Emma Singleton and sister shopped in Indianapolis Monday. Miss Florence Harvey of Indianapolis visited from Saturday to Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Blam Harvey. For sale a good wood cook stove with utensils and kitchen safe. Various local visits and grocery ads appear, with names including Hadley, Matthews, Robbins, Lang, Latta, McHatton, Dulen, Owen, Lindley, and Taylor.
An old notice describes reduced fares West, Northwest, South and Southwest via Pennsylvania Lines. It mentions discounted tickets for November and previews changes to travel time, with a testimonial ad for Foley's Honey and Tar from GW. Bass about cough relief and safe use for children.
Wanted to buy 100000 feet of sugar logs in the tree or delivered at the railroad. Address box 188 Mooresville Inst.
G W Bass recommends Foley's Honey and Tar for winter coughs to prevent consumption and break up lingering chest infections.
The notice warns that minor injuries risk blood poisoning and limb loss but Chamberlain's Pain Balm can prevent danger with prompt antiseptic care. It touts fast healing for cuts bruises and burns and lists G. W. Bass as the seller.
“I was troubled for several years with chronic indigestion and nervous debility,” writes F. J. Green of Lancaster New Hampshire. He credits Electric Bitters with greater relief than all prior medicines and notes his wife also enjoys years of excellent health. The product claims to aid female troubles and act as a tonic. Available for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by G W Bass.
Madison Township residents report mail delays with missing Guide items, weather fluctuations, and ongoing local happenings. Mentioned are new residences, rental moves, school progress, notable visitors, illness, a body snatchers trial reflection, and brief medical ads for One Minute Cough Cure and Foley’s Honey and Tar with patient testimonials.
A brief ad line recalls an old man teased about losing on wheat, then admits he forgot to take Rocky Mountain Tea last night and expects illness. The seller Hornaday Bros. lists the product at 35 cents.
J B Taylor of Chsiesman Tex testifies to Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, saying a weak stomach kept him from eating and left him run down. After four bottles he regained strength, weight, and health, noting that the remedy benefited him from the first bottle.
New schedule in effect December 14 1902 shows Mooresville departures for the East at 7 15 a m 9 55 a m (daily except Sunday) 3 09 p m (daily except Sunday) 3 42 p m daily and for the West at 7 54 a m daily 1 07 p m daily except Sunday 1 28 p m daily 4 00 p m daily except Sunday. For details contact F Jamison Mooresville Indiana Ticket Agent.
Gi W Bass promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers as remedies for biliousness jaundice constipation and inactive liver. The pills arouse secretions move the bowels gently and strengthen the stomach liver and bowels to remove the cause and prevent recurrence. Continuous use for a few days claimed to prevent return of trouble.
Through tourist and standard sleeping cars from St. Louis and Kansas City to many states and Pacific Coast points. Free reclining chair seats on all trains. Best dining car service. Write for illustrated matter. G. A. A. Deane Jr. PLA 200 Sentinel Bldg Indianapolis.
A historic column declares four free lines per issue for notices in categories like Wanted For Sale For Trade Lost Found with a 3 cent per line charge after four lines. Entries include For Sale hogs seed wheat incubator dwelling house lots and loan offers from local residents in Mooresville Indiana.
A historic advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a universal remedy for pimples faded skin eczema tetter rough hands and bad blood claiming a short time cure. The tone mirrors era patent medicine pitches claiming swift, dramatic cosmetic and health benefits.
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