Comfort in Cresco Corsets Stand Firm
An ad declares Cresco Corsets cannot break at the waist line and emphasizes lasting comfort regardless of price, promising reliable wear and sustained support for the wearer.
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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
66
An ad declares Cresco Corsets cannot break at the waist line and emphasizes lasting comfort regardless of price, promising reliable wear and sustained support for the wearer.
In the Cresco corsets sale section business remains strong after the security measures. The Cresco product fills a felt need with all sizes now in stock and ready for examination by customers.
The Mooresville Guide notes Friday publication and subscriptions, with local social items including Mrs Eaten and Miss Carrie Scott entertaining the Seniors, visits from Indianapolis residents, and school activities. It mentions Rev Efaworth of the Friends church delivering a baccalaureate sermon, junior senior gatherings, and local business ads.
Local items include poultry breeding at George W Julian's place with a hen setting on 14 eggs, sorghum plant sale by Belton Sorghum Co, and town improvements such as a new veranda for Roscoe Townsend. Also reported are visits by residents to Indianapolis, furniture repairs, an arson fire scare, and plans for a public sale of town lots on May 5.
Miss Lillie May er married a Branch of Bristol at 10 30 a.m. at the bride’s parents home with Rev H S Headen officiating. Guests included Mrs Anna Wright and families from Indianapolis and Frankton. After a brief trip they will reside at 408 Pennsylvania Avenue Bristol Tenn. High school graduating class listed for tonight at the Opera House. Several local ads and notices follow, including sales and remedies.
A vintage ad touts Scott's Emulsion as a fat-building remedy for thin people claiming it adds flesh without fatigue. It asserts the product works naturally, improves appetite, and leads to weight gain, urging readers to request a free sample and purchase for $3.00 from Scott & Bowne.
Obituary details L E Lindley born 1851 Mooresville Indiana died near Aurora Illinois April 16 1902 after being struck on the main track while crossing to avoid a train on the switch. He lived 2 1 2 hours at hospital. Survived by half siblings and stepmother and described as a kind son and brother.
Deborah H Lindley and her children extend sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during the sad bereavement of their son and brother L E Lindley.
One way second class colonist tickets to the West and northwest will be sold at special fares via Pennsylvania Lines during March and April 1905. For detailed fare, through time and conditions, contact Passenger and Ticket Agents of the Pennsylvania Lines. Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates and will not constipate like other cough medicines. Refuse substitutes.
A public health notice touts climate-induced illnesses and urges immediate home use of Boschee's German Syrup to prevent serious sickness. It claims effectiveness for consumption, hemorrhages, pneumonia, severe coughs, croup, and throat or lung diseases and promotes a sample bottle from G. W. Bass along with Green's Special Almanac.
Miss Mankie Jenkins resumes dressmaking at Mrs. E. B. Cox home on East Main Street seeking the patron ages of ladies in the community.
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