Comfort by Cresco Corsets Hold Shape at Waist Line
An advertisement asserts Cresco Corsets never break at the waist with constant comfort. It emphasizes that no matter the price, the wearer retains support and the garment stays intact at the waist.
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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
54
An advertisement asserts Cresco Corsets never break at the waist with constant comfort. It emphasizes that no matter the price, the wearer retains support and the garment stays intact at the waist.
Store advertises all sizes in stock and a dronehead Sewing Machine for 25 cents, touting corsets as a famous specialty and inviting customers to examine the new line at their shop.
The Mooresville Guide weekly notices a wide range of town items including new buildings on Main Street, bank plans with capital of 240,000, and a revival in Dinsville. Residents celebrate birthdays, marriages, and arrivals while vendors and grocers advertise services and fresh stock.
Local tale describes two youths frightened by a headless ghost at the Clark Creek bridge. As they turnover to turn the horse the lines tangled and the horse bolted, the ghost shouting I my head is gone. Eyewitnesses insist a ghost haunts the bridge location.
Items show children’s bats for sale at 10 cents, a piano copy of The Half Holiday Two Step, and mentions of stylish spring millinery by Mrs Jessie Owen. Alumni plan commencement meetings with Nelle Hadley as president and Lula Mills as secretary, while Everard Hadley serves as treasurer. O E Rooker begins a new house on West High Street as Clyde Harvey makes steady progress.
The Prohibitionists announce a state convention in Indianapolis April 15 and 16 with a full state ticket and delegates from the county. National Chairman Oliver W. Stewart of Chicago will speak. many districts will nominate congress candidates. State headquarters open under L. C. Masters to boost campaigning. Also notes on DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and local grocery and beef ad items.
Public health claims describe Rocky Mountain Tea as vital for children and families and Foley's Honey and Tar as safe with no opiates and no constipation. The text promotes maternal strength, daily routines, and a warning against substitutes, with scattered references to Thornaday Bros and a noon time mention.
The text touts Scott's Emulsion as helping readers gain flesh by taking an ounce daily. It asserts that the product starts digestive processes, allowing digestion and absorption of ordinary food to produce weight gain. The claim emphasizes health through increased flesh.
One way second class colonist tickets to the West and northwest will be sold at special fares via Pennsylvania Lines in March and April. Further information on fares and travel details will be furnished upon application to Passenger and Ticket Agents of the Pennsylvania Lines.
Rev Lydia Painter held regular service to an appreciative crowd. An Easter collection of 3 shillings 87 and sowing clover seed and planting potatoes were noted. Mrs Harriet Coster is improving slowly while Mrs Joseph Quinn remains very sick. Mr and Mrs Lewis Robbins of Plainfield visited Mrs Laura Hadhey and family. Neighbors erected a new cemetery fence, enhancing its appearance. Everett Hutton traveled to Indianapolis for an extended stay. John L Griffith returned to Marion Ohio after almost two weeks here. Byron Harvey visited Mahlon Dewees and family.
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