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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1898
Page
1
A fragmented ad style page touts mail order shopping with samples offered at $1. Samples and goods allegedly ship the same day. The jumble lists garments such as wash suits, dresses, vests, and summer apparel from various makers, urging readers to request samples and catalogs.
Lineous Cain working at the east Main street bridge allowed a large stone to fall on his foot. He limped for a day or two. Fred Rinker and family and Roscoe Rinker and family, along with their parents, were visiting south of town.
Com memorative services honor veterans as a drum corps leads a public square march to the cemetery. Veterans from the Loyal Pensioners Legion and G A R units, young and old, lay flowers and flags while speakers praise sacrifice and duty. The crowd and cemetery eyes hear a farewell address and pledge to keep memory alive.
Reports swirl over a possible bombardment of the forts at Santiago harbor and a promised land attack by Sampson’s fleet. The Navy says no official word, while newspapers claim Sampson is near and Dewey’s and Schley’s actions shape the war’s pivotal moments toward possible peace.
Truths Tersely Told markets Foley's Kidney Cure as a safe, sure remedy for all kinds of kidney and bladder ailments. The advertisement emphasizes reliability and broad healing claims attributed to HORNADAY.
A letter from A. L. Wheeler urges central Indiana farmers to inspect and remove rye from their wheat, noting dockage of 2 to 10 cents per bushel when mixed. He argues buyers will pay farmers with rye a lower price, and stresses mutual interests and timely action.
A Tampico merchant claims Foley's Kidney Cure cured his 27 year kidney disease and made him feel younger. He urges others to trust its medical qualities and offers to send home print copies of the Guide.
A physician speaking praise for Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Syrup as an effective remedy for throat and lung complaints. J W Hornaday notes the Post Office department urges insertion of this notice and advises addressing letters with clear company and regiment to aid mail distribution for soldiers and militia.
advertisement asserts Foley's Nidney Cure reliably treats Nidney and bladder diseases. Propractors guarantee satisfaction or money refunded, prompting the writer J. W. Hornaday to ask whether they deserve a white mark.
Excursion tickets will be sold via Pennsylvania Lines at reduced rates for members of several orders and to the general public. Return limits vary by destination and event, with extensions possible. Destinations include Dallas, Washington DC, Chicago, Beeralo, Cincinnati, Richmond, and more, with dates in June, July, and August. Apply to the nearest Pennsylvania Lines Ticket Agent or W. W. Richanpson, District Passenger Agent, Indianapolis.
John W. Stokesberry administrator files final settlement report for the Mary Francis estate in Morgan County Indiana. The report shows nothing remaining for distribution and will be examined for approval by the Morgan Circuit Court on the first day of June in the current term. Clerk William A. Comer signs the notice. J M Bishop, attorney for the administrator, listed.
A new sleeping car service will run from Louisville to Detroit via Indianapolis Richmond Dayton Toledo and Michigan Central Ry continuing over the C H and D line. For details contact W W Richardson district passenger agent Indianapolis Ind.
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