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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1898
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription options for the Mooresville Guide with four and eight page editions. Rates shown include six months and three months terms in cents or dollars, plus domestic postage applicable to the United States.
The communication address is W H Sage editor and publisher Mooresville Indiana. Publication date given as Friday July 8 1888 and material bore second class mailing at Mooresville Indiana.
The article extols Uncle Sam while noting Spanish bravery and critiquing their methods. It comments on Hawaii annexation views, compares U.S. expansion history, and mentions local farm reports and a remodeled Henry Keller home. It includes a humorous wartime scene and references internal revenue tax changes.
Whooping cough remains common in town as visitors arrive from Chicago Indianapolis and Worthington. A Fourth of July crowd taxes fire crackers and a horse race track draw owners early. The town board met health officer Dr Clark Robbins was re elected and several minor claims approved. A mix of social visits, church group meetings, and local business notes fill the week.
Emma J. H. Byers once known as Miss Emma Smith and Mrs. Charles Jurgason, raised by the Smiths in Mooreville, learns of kin after a decades long search. Her husband Furggon learned of her lineage in Indianapolis, triggering letters from unknown relatives. Mrs. Furguson, visiting Greene county and Cincinnati, finds her maternal relatives wealthy and welcoming while the search for her mother continues.
Mooresville residents invited to view Paul Philluppeatte paintings showing Chinese and Japanese scenes. The twelve thousand feet of canvas cover temples, tea, opium dens, warships, processions, weddings and more with explanations as they pass. Wo Lours in China and Japan lecture at M. P. church on Wednesday July 13 at 8 pm admission 10 and 15 cents.
The article outlines US Navy officer classes and insignia from commissioned officers to petty officers. It details shoulder straps, cuff lace, and device meanings for admirals, captains, commanders, lieutenants, ensigns, and petty officer ratings, including specialty marks and placement on uniforms, plus flags and notable historical notes on ranks and insignia.
Two doors east of Post Office a dressmaking school offers home dress cutting and sewing, baste preparations, tailoring system cuts for waist, sleeve and skirt, patterns cut to order, pupils admitted anytime, and dressmaking services with skirt supporters and shirt waist holders.
Advertisement seeking trusted, active individuals to travel for a responsible, established service in India. Monthly payment of £65 plus expenses, steady work. Reference required. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. Dominion Company, Dept. Y, Chicago.
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