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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1900
Page
3
This notice promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy. It asserts kidneys purify blood, explains consequences of kidney trouble, and offers a free sample bottle and pamphlet by mail from Dr. Kilmer & Co. at Binghamton New York.
A fragmentary advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough urging prompt use to prevent dangerous complications. It claims rapid relief, easier expectoration, and benefits for children, with mentions of nationwide sales and availability.
Local residents list social visits from Indianapolis Mooresville and Brooklyn with Sunday gatherings and family time. Mentions of church meetings, grocery bargains Overton's and Ross stores, a neighborhood sale near town, and a railroad worker’s contentment. Concerted social activities include a thimble social and a surprise party at the Ensminger home with oysters and neighborly attendance.
A historical product ad touts Will often caus Barn scald and fever sores relief. Claims arnica salve heals quickly and soothes eruptions. Promotes teeth and teething aid for children with gum soothing syrup. Sold by druggists for 25 cents, with guaranteed cure and world-wide availability.
Geo Barbe of Mendota Virginia testifies that Kodal Dyspepsia Cure relieved his symptoms after a few doses and says it digests what you eat and always cures dyspepsia. A R Cooper and Son advertise the remedy.
An advertisement claims the American Poultry Mixture cures cholera and roup in fowls, including gape and diarrheal symptoms, and prevents spread. It guarantees refunds if uncured, offers a sample box for $1, and cites endorsements by breeders worldwide.
A reader reports an abandoned graveyard on the Akin Dakin Johnson farm near Mooresville Monrovia road. Names include Matthews Stewart and Aldrew with interments from 1522 to 1864. Tansey family and Alfred Lamb also buried there. The writer urges relatives or county citizens to clear brush and erect a monument to honor early settlers on this hilltop resting place.
Hen rietta lawyer E B Munday recounts how he persuaded his malarial and jaundiced brother to use Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with expelling malaria purifying blood aiding digestion and regulating liver kidneys and bowels. He claims a complete cure and recommends purchase at G W Base drug store for 50 cents.
A widow of General Burnham of Machias Maine is reported to have narrowly survived pneumonia after Mrs S H Lincoln treated her and her account praises Dr King s New Discovery as a cure for throat chest and lung diseases. Banner Salve is also advertised for skin ailments. Local store notices promote goods. Pain Balm touted by Aly WW Te and testimonials from Stapleton Pa. Sold by J W Wornaday.
The Werner Company of Akron Ohio announces it can offer paying employment to an energetic man or woman in this county. Readers in position to consider a good offer are advised to write at once to Department by The Werner Company Akron Ohio. You must send geo references.
An assortment of medicinal pitches fills the column from Dr Caldwell’s Pepsin to DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and Foley’s Honey and Tar. Oysters, early risers pills, and worker recruitment ads accompany quotes from users like Chas Bender praising remedies.
An advertisement touts Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy on earth. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes, promoted as a one day cure for a cold.
Mrs J K Miller of Newton Hamilton Pa endorses De Witts Witch Hazel Salve as curing piles and heals all, warns against fraudulent imitations. Also notices two items for sale including a second hand buggy and home grown apple trees. Advertising notices reference Foley s Honey and Tar Pneumonia prevention and Wakner s Winter Wax for La Grippe cures.
Testitors report relief from piles after using Banoer Salve claiming effective results. The advertisement-style claim emphasizes quick relief and widespread customer satisfaction.
Classified style notices advertise stock for sale including White Wyanduites Black Minorcas and Bluff Plymouth roosters. Livestock and farm items offered by Jones Thompson Ellis Stone J E Jessup A W Rusie and Harrison Hubbard. Real estate for sale and rent including a residence two lots in Mooresville a west Main street lot and a house trade offer. Loans for farm security available through H B Mendenhall and E K Thomas with terms and contact details.
Advert says Dr. King's New Life Pills turn weakness into energy and build health. Sold for 25 cents by G. W. Bass, Poseyville Indiana. Also touts One Minute Cough Cure as best for coughs and lung troubles and claims it prevents consumption. John Dirr of Poseyville endorses it.
Dr. Cady's Condition Powders sold by J. W. Hornaday for 25 cents per package to prime horse condition. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy backed by J. W. Hornaday with money back guarantee after two thirds of the bottle used. Describes use for la grippe coughs colds croup and whooping cough and claims safety and prevent progression to pneumonia.
A Paducah reader recounts a severe kidney ailment treated by three southern Kentucky physicians without relief. After trying Foley's Kidney Cure, the fiery bottle allegedly provided immediate relief and a permanent cure, prompting a public endorsement.
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