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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1899
Page
3
Advertising claims a universal threat from kidney disease, listing symptoms such as back pain, frequent urination, and brick dust in urine. It promotes a patent remedy by Swamp Root and urges readers to write for a free sample by mail.
Local item sheet notes groceries at Overton's and several births including a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Beasley. Various visits from Indianapolis relatives, local sickness, vaccination call, and community events. Also mentions sales, a reform school transfer, and a new Rebekah lodge officers installation amid cooler weather.
The notice warns of infant and child deaths from croup and urges prompt home care. It emphasizes Foley's Plain and Par beer as potential remedies and appeals to households to act quickly. Observers at Dayvarts advocate readiness.
Over fifty years Mrs Winshew Wilmes advertises a teething remedy claimed to ease teething pain with perforated snces and a favorite recipe. The ad urges mothers to use the peer bottle and ask for Mrs Winlow's makerup for relief.
One of Chicago's oldest and most prominent druggists Thomas Waikefeld & Co. at 240 Wabashaw corner dacks advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la grippe. The ad claims prompt relief and counters any tendency of la grippe to develop into pneumonia. For sale by Waikefeld & Co.
D S Spoon operates a barber shop in Monroeville and promotes health products including Our Native Herbs The Great Blood Purifier and Liver Reculator. The advertisement lists offerings and contact presence under D S Spoon.
Public notice promises refunds from druggists if the laxative Gramo Quinine tablets fail to cure. Each genuine tablet bears L. B. Q. on the wrapper. Price listed as 25 cents.
Advertises office work at home in various counties with a fixed salary of 3900 a year plus monthly 75 dollars for expenses. Requires self addressed stamped envelopes and references to Herbert E. Hess, President, Department M, Chicago.
J. W. Hornaday reflects on loss linked to neglect and illness in a brief elegiac note. He mentions Ifad Foley’s Honey and Tar as a hypothetical remedy for a happier outcome.
Passengers may travel to Philadelphia or New York via Washington without extra cost compared with the direct Pennsylvania system. Ten days stopover allowed at the National Capital, with an additional ten days for those holding New York tickets at Philadelphia. Inquiries to Pennsylvania Lines agents or W W Richardson Indianapolis.
Mrs. Sarah Vickery aged 72 years 2 months 17 days died February 2 1899 at her home in Sigourney Iowa after a devout Christian life Joined in early years with the Christian church She leaves daughter Mrs Harriett D Kendall four grandsons and siblings Funeral services were led by Rev Fisher of Delta Iowa The obituary notes a long life with a family mourned by many in Keokuk and Warren townships.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a genuine cure for back pain weak kidneys malaria and nerves. It claims to cleanse blood tone the liver and kidneys act as a mild laxative and restore vitality with a vegetable composition. Each bottle priced at 50 cents with a guarantee from G W Bass Drug Store.
Huisgen Bros of the South Side corner Sollist and Wentworth say they sell Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and find it highly effective for severe colds and croup in children. For sale by J. W. Hornaday.
Promoters of Dr Ning's New Discovery for Consumption and Coughs claim over ten million free trial bottles have been given away and say it has cured thousands. They advertise asthma bronchitis hoarseness and lung diseases as cured by the product. G W Bass, Druggist, offers a free trial bottle with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar, guaranteed or money refunded.
A brief notice states several trustworthy men are invited by a state authority to manage local business from home in nearby counties. Salary fixed at 900 dollars yearly plus definite monthly expenses of 75 dollars. Applicants should enclose a stamped envelope. Herbert E. Hess, President, Dept. M, Chicago.
To Cure a Cold in One Day. Take Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup the best cough remedy on earth. 23 and 30 cents. For Sale a thorough bred registered Durham Jersey ale hog. GO E Rooker. For Sale a fix two year old male hog full blooded Berkshire. Frank Sheets.
An old advertisement touts Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy on earth. It claims to cure a cold in 24 hours if taken promptly and to heal the throat and lungs, pricing at 25 and 50 cents.
Public notices describe free four line per issue policy for Wanted For Sale For Trade Lost Found columns. Additional lines incur a per-line charge. Free notices limited to subscribers and entitled readers while business ads follow regular rates.
A notice highlights a wide selection of groceries and provisions available at Ross' store at low prices. The ad emphasizes value and affordability for shoppers seeking volume buys.
Low excursion fares via Pennsylvania Lines for Mardi Gras season to New Orleans New Orleans La Birmingham Ala and Mobile Ala valid Feb 6 through Feb 13 return by Feb 25. Tickets good for continuous travel with sight seeing in the South. Inquiries to local Pennsylvania Line ticket agents.
An advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar asserts the remedy offers relief in worst cases and claims it can effect a cure in early stages, presenting an honest promise to consumptives.
Glad tidings to asthma sufferers as Foley's Honey and Tar claims fast relief in all cases. The ad touts a home remedy product for respiratory comfort and wellbeing.
Dr Cady's Condition Powders are tonic blood purifier and vermifuge for a horse in bad condition. Not food but medicine, designed to restore prime condition. Price 25 cents per package. For sale by J W Hornabay.
The piece notes that kidney disease causes more adult deaths than any other illness. It urges early action at first symptoms and advocates Foley's Kidney Cure with a guarantee or money back.
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