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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
107
An assortment of 19th century ads and notices includes references to bronchitis cures, kidney remedies, and soothing syrups. Vendors tout patient relief and “Pee world” comfort, offering products like Foley kidney cure and Winston soothing syrup. Also listed are farm items such as a 174 egg incubator and two brooders from L A Shanafelt.
Frank Bass of Martinsville visited with his parents Sunday and Monday. Miss Violet Hadley returned home from Richmond. Jacob Rusie, a longtime resident, is very ill. Local families from Roachdale visited last week. Overton's advertises poultry and groceries. Several residents traveled to Indianapolis and West Baden for visits. The community notes church events, illnesses, and social happenings.
Dr Plaster the oculist of India napolis will be in Mooresville every fourth Tuesday with next visit on July 15. Eyes examined and glasses furnished.
Grand claims that Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption cured thousands of hopeless patients with consumption pneumonia hemorrhage pleurisy and bronchitis. It promises rapid relief for coughs colds asthma croup hay fever hoarseness and whooping cough and is sold by G W Bass with a satisfaction guarantee or money back. Large bottles 50 cents and 1.00 bottles sometimes offered free.
Weather patterns brought twenty four rainy days in June. Oats suffered, ground so soft that wheat harvest paused. Farmers rearranged tasks with corn planting and wheat replanting amid ongoing wet conditions. Local visits included J W Carter and family at Mooresville and a large family gathering for Mrs. Farmer's birthday.
M A Hegarty of faton Av was pale and yellow as his eyes and skin changed color from jaundice. Doctors treated him without success until Electric Bitters was tried. After two bottles he was wholly cured, proving the remedy's value for stomach liver and digestive troubles. G W Dass, Druggist, endorses it.
Notice to non resident Henry Widows in the Indiana circuit court case State of Indian Morgan County. The clerk notes the plaintiff died and an affidavit shows the defendant Henry Widows is not a resident of Indiana. If he does not appear on the first day of the next term in Martinsville, the complaint may be heard in his absence. Attorney names J M Neely and Oscar Matthew.
Early use of Dr. King's New Life Pills would have saved him. They strengthen the stomach, aid digestion, promote assimilation, improve appetite. Price 25c. Money back if not satisfied. Sold by G. W. Bass, druggist.
The note references Foley's Kidsey Bure as having cured when other remedies failed, attributed to G W Bass. It reads as a brief testimonial or product claim from a historical advertisement.
An old health note claims constipation poisons the body and causes headaches dullness eruptions and illness. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers are advertised as mild liver stimulating pills that cleanse the system without gripping or distress and aid natural bowel function.
Low rate Home-Seekers excursion tickets to West Northwest and Southwest points. Details on fares and train times available on application to the Passenger and Ticket Agents of the Pennsylvania Lines.
Verona Missouri resident L. W. Spalding reports his seventy six year old mother endured long distressing pains and ill health from indigestion. After using Nadol she improved quickly and now eats freely with no fear of ill effects, crediting Kodel as a stomach helper.
An advertising notice offers a one year Sun and Guide package for 83.00, six months 4.40, three months 3.75, or one month 20, cash in advance, with Sun’s larger circulation and a sample at the Guide office. Deals include Sun alone rates plus joint delivery, with samples available at the Guide office.
A historical advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as the universal cure for severe lung troubles. It claims the product heals tissues, dissolves inflammation, eases expectoration, and ensures a good night's rest. References G W Bass's drug store and Green's Special Almanac for purchase and information.
Pennsylvania Lines offers special reduced fares for group travel to multiple destinations this summer. Trips include Minneapolis Minnesota July 5–7 for the National Educational Association. Tacoma Washington or Portland Oregon July 16–20 for the Y P C U Society of United Presbyterian Church annual meeting. San Francisco or Los Angeles California August 11–14 for the Knights of Pythias biennial meeting. and Salt Lake City Utah August 6–7 for the Grand Lodge B P O E annual reunion. For details, contact Pennsylvania Lines ticket agents.
Special Notices list free four line notices with paid extra lines. Items include For Sale incubator and brooders, brick residence and lots in Mooreville, For Rent a two room house near Joppa, For Sale or Trade multiple wagons, for Sale lots on East Pe Rt, dwelling with nine rooms, seven acres southwest of Mooreville, good mare and a span of pers, three town lots on West South Street, agency services at 5 percent, money to join on farm security, For Sale dry cook and wool, and a boy.
Advertisers claim Foley's Honey and Tar aids early lung illness and provides relief in severe cases. They warn against substitutes and present the product as a superior remedy, urging distrust of rival preparations.
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