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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1903
Page
2
An old ad claims kidney trouble harms mind and vigor in both sexes. It says kids are born with weak kidneys and frequent urination may indicate health issues. The remedy promoted is Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root with sample bottles offered by mail and druggist sales.
The district paper lists subscription rates and a mix of local notices. Readers learn about a fatal accident and a church anniversary with a sermon and basket dinner, plus a new factory addition lot list and area residents named in a lengthy property roster.
The column records visits by Mrs Minnie Boyer and son from Indianapolis and Mrs Jemima Sellars and Mrs Eu nice Rich to Cal. Wright and family, and other relatives. It notes Mrs Lillian Branch’s cottage completion and occupation by Mr and Mrs Charles Woodward, plus Rooker preparing for a Yellowstone Park trip with forty others.
The First National Bank of Mooresville Indiana is authorized to commence banking business by the Comptroller of the Currency William B Ridgely after satisfying federal requirements. The bank will open for business on a Saturday with officials Augusta G HR Serugus president and Hy Ub Leathers cashier. Local notices mix with various community notes and sports results.
A skeptical note warns against pop risk when buying Chamberlain's Collie. The ad touts it as the most successful bowel remedy, guaranteed by the druggist if not satisfied. It emphasizes safety, pleasant taste, and universal use.
Fragment from a 19th or early 20th century advertisement reminisces about youth and beauty. Mentions a woman, a comparison to Hoeky Moon, and a line about 4 cents with Hornaday Bros. branding.
The ad promotes Bosehee’s German Syrup as the sole today’s remedy for relief and cure of constipation and coughs. It cites ingredients like tar and extracts and urges rest, good nutrition, and soothing treatment for lung ailments. Small bottles priced at 24 cents and regular at 2 cents are advertised at G. W. Bass.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for bleeding protruding and itching piles after 20 years of failure with other remedies. A testimonial from H A Tisdale of Summerton South Carolina claims two boxes cured him eighteen months ago with no recurrence. Also notes travel fare ads for seashore and Niagara Falls trips via Pennsylvania Lines.
A testimonial from J. R. Rhea of Co Tex claims Kedol Dyspepsia Cure relieved his stomach catarrh after years of indigestion and ineffective doctors and medicines. The note ends with "Sold by" the distributor.
Tourist sleeping cars will depart Indianapolis on August 4 and 10, heading to San Francisco without changes via Missouri Pacific Denver Rio Grande and Southern Pacific. Stops at Colorado and Utah points of interest. Return via Portland available with small extra charge. Reservations: G. A. A. Jeane Jr. Sentinel Bldg Indianapolis.
Home-Seekers tickets will be sold to points in the West Northwest South and Southwest on July 7 21 August 4 and 15. For particulars regarding rates apply to Ticket Agents of Pennsylvania Lines.
Traveling passenger agent L Nesbit promotes Pennsylvania Lines shore excursions on August 6 from Indianapolis to nine Atlantic and Delaware resorts including Atlantic City Cape May Anglesea Avalon Sea Isle City Ocean City Wildwood Rehoboth. Round trip fare is 15 dollars good for twelve days from sale date. tickets sold at the listed resorts with details from Ticket Agent F Jamison.
The advertisement claims Kodol helps the stomach and digestive organs digest and assimilate all foods to nourish nerves and tissues. It asserts indigestion and dyspepsia are cured by Kodel, sold by Hornady Bros.
Purports to purify blood by straining out impurities and tone the system. Claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles. Listed by G. W. Bass.
A Kiannapolis paper advertises a combined Sun and Guide package at the Sun's regular rate with a special connection deal. It notes the Sun has the largest daily circulation in Indianapolis except one and offers free postage with samples available at the Guide office.
Have secured competent help to assist we pension day August 4th and a responsible person to take the vouchers to the city. Do not fail to bring your pension certificates as it is a violation of law to make out the voucher without the pensioner presenting his certificate with his voucher. Thanking you for past favors, Sam yours truly, L E Ballard. P Ss Come early and avoid the rush.
New schedule starting May 10 on Pennsylvania Lines allows through service from Mooresville to West Baden and French Lick without car changes. Train No 47 departs Mooresville 5 16 p m Central Time for West Baden 8 40 p m and French Lick 8 45 p m. Return trains depart French Lick 5 45 a m and West Baden 3 50 a m arriving Mooresville 9 15 a m Central Time.
Auction notice lists thoroughbred Duroc Jersey pigs and seven point zero ton capacity pigs offered by G R Serugyus.
Miss Edith Godley who had been living at Anderson has returned here and is now staying with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hadley.
An advertisement for Voley's Honey and Tar is challenged for making unsubstantiated health claims about curing consumption. The notice warns that the product claims to cure in early stages and console in severe cases, labeling Foley's Honey and Tar as the greater threat. G W Bass urges consumers to refuse substitutes.
Sunday class meeting at 10 a.m. and Sunday school at 2 p.m. Preaching at 7:50 p.m. Pastor Will Payne. Preends Church Luxpay Sabbath School 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
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