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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1899
Page
3
A vintage ad describes home testing by urine color and sediment to signal kidney issues. It promotes Swamp Root as a cure for kidneys liver bladder and urinary problems and claims dramatic relief with regular use. The pitch offers free literature and a sample bottle by sending address to Dr Adams Co. Hingham NY.
Describes the Commercial Gazette as the oldest and most read weekly in the West with ten pages of global news and family-friendly content. Promotes a subscription rate below one cent per copy and urges readers to view the advertisement in the newspaper.
A patchwork of short items reports local illnesses including Mrs. B F Jones, Daniel Sheets, William Leitzman, Ed Willard, and I M Hadley. Martinsville visits, grocery talk, and farm sales notes mix with family bereavements and a funeral for Marian Ruster.
Ad promises to cure a cold in one day with Bromo Quinine tablets. Mentions genuine B. Q. on each tablet and a price of 25e. Appears as a medicine advertisement from an old newspaper page.
Eli White and John Gibbs clashed in a long standing dispute near Joshua Hadley’s residence. They fought in a field after leaving their horses, were separated by passers by, and were later settled by Esq. Mendenhall with Gibbs receiving a cash prize and trimmings. White sought a jury trial but the verdict stood.
An elaborate surprise party was held at Dr. Leslie Dewees's home on a Saturday night. Guests included Mrs. Mary Dewees and family, Benjamin Meneonhall and wife, W. E. Craven and family, M. A. Dewees and family, HR Cooper and wife, Rev. Jehu Reagaraud and wife, and Richey and wife. The event featured a hidden approach, meals, and social chatter as attendees enjoyed the feast and conversation.
A damaged mix of old health cure claims and an obituary of Henry House of White Lick Indiana details his birth in 1823, two marriages and ten children, long Methodist service, and final death January 4 1899 at age 75. It notes his family background from Germany and Virginia as well as church leadership and personal faith.
Card of Thanks. We return our thanks to our men and neighbors who kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our beloved Charles Cook.
Authorized to guarantee each bottle of Chamberlain’s Rem. civ as represented. If not satisfactory after two thirds used, refund the purchase price. Claims to treat coughs colds and whooping cough. Price 25 cents per bottle. Pry ty W HOERNADAY.
Tickets to Philadelphia and New York over Pennsylvania Lines do not cost more via Washington than via the direct Pennsylvania route. Passengers with New York tickets may enjoy a ten day stopover at Philadelphia, and a National Capital stopover may be moved to Washington. Inquiries and tickets through the nearest Pennsylvania Lines Ticket Agent or W. W. Richardson in Indianapolis.
Danville Jr. writes that his daughter suffered a severe cough after a La Grippe attack seven years ago. After trying many remedies, Foley's Honey and Tar cured her and she has not been troubled since. Price 25c.
State of Indiana Morgan County SS. Hadley cashier of Farmers Bank of Mooresville Ind. solemnly swears the foregoing is true. Subscribed and sworn to this 10th day of January 1960. The balance shows liabilities including capital stock paid in 8 060.00 surplus fund 8 750.00 discounts 330.43 dividends unpaid 264.67 deposits on de position 8 106.70 and cashier's checks outstanding 145 700.06.
The article claims pneumonia stems from a cold or la grippe and that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia when a cold or flu occurs. It asserts the remedy counteracts the progression to pneumonia and is warranted and widely sold.
Advertises openings for trustworthy individuals to manage local and nearby county business. Salary set at 1000 dollars annually plus definite expenses. References requested. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. Herbert F. Hess, President, Dept. M. Chicago.
Posey’s Honey and Tar heals the lungs and cures the racking cough of la grippe. Prevents pneumonia. Guaranteed. 25c and 50c. J. W. Hornaday.
In Morgan County Indiana February Term Pay William A. Gregory administrator with will annexed of Peter Parner deceased Melissa Jotnon and Erminia Hobson et al are not residents of Indiana and are hereby notified of the pendency of a complaint. They must appear and answer by March 1860 or the case will be heard in their absence. J M Neely clerk and W R Harrison attorney for plaintiffs.
In Chicago a writer credits Foley's Honey and Tar with curing his wife's severe La Grippe cough after using a bottle. He reports immediate relief and says they now keep the medicine at home, priced 25 and 50 cents.
An advertisement lists Our Native Herbs and The Great Breed Purifier and Liver Regulator as products. It mentions a 200 days treatment and references Mooresville. The text also includes the name D SASPOON and repeats Barber Slip and Spoon in fragmented form.
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