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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1898
Page
3
A battered veteran visits the pension office asking for aid. In a humorous exchange, he recalls a shell strike at Bull Run and questions his living quarters as the reason for his pension need. Later, a yachting scare ends with a panic and a light remark about hair.
The Meaford Monitor reports a dramatic recovery of Mr Petch once paralyzed for five years attributed to Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. After initial spinal sclerosis diagnosis and disability claim paid, a course of the pills purportedly restored health and vitality. The piece urges readers to consider the pills as a miracle of modern medicine and notes druggists widely stock them.
A prominent doctor cautions that pepper can act as a deadly poison to the body and urges readers to limit intake. The warning emphasizes potential health risks from excessive use and advises moderation.
All Monon Route trains now stop at the Forty-seventh street station in Chicago. Tickets and baggage checks are available to that point. Passengers can transfer to the Forty-seventh street electric line to reach southern Chicago quickly, including Union Stock Yards in seven minutes. A leading brewer notes 3 percent more beer sales in summer than in winter.
Cementville reports Rev. Sam Giles eloping with Mrs. Fansie Durham wife of John Durham. The husband seeks placement of three children in an orphan home and asks that Mrs. Durham not return. Giles built a Baptist church and drew crowds before fleeing. An accident near Big Four Road killed a father and son returning from a quarry as a Wabash express collided. coroner to hold inquest. Evansville: Frank Jones a colored man accused of assaulting seventeen year old Alice King near Oakhill cemetery. beaten and captured by railroad workers before arrest.
The Jay County Democracy has nominated a full county slate headed by J. M. Smith for judge. The resolutions cordially approved the ticket amid general support for the party slate.
The United States arsenal at Indianapolis becomes a manufacturing establishment for Federal armies. Large orders for infantry equipment including pistol holsters carbine scabbards canteens haversacks and similar items for cavalry artillery will be produced.
The commandant Maj. A L Varney directs expansion of the arsenal to produce equipment including saddlery and sewing machines. About 150 workers to be hired with 30 already engaged. No arms to be manufactured. belts blankets bags and cartridge belts planned. Significant payroll costs expected with local economic benefits anticipated.
The passage describes Miss Mamie, a normally sized girl in room 5 at Covington public schools. She is mentally bright for her age, though she sometimes experiences feebleness requiring her to stay out of school. Her photo has not been taken previously.
A Toledo express passenger train struck Samuel Jenks and his son William Jenks as they walked on the track east of Wabash. The fatal collision occurred around 19 37 Tuesday morning, with the train unable to stop in time.
Special mandamus seeks to force Marion County to redistrict so veterans home residents cannot vote in state town or county elections. The move is described as a Democratic plan since most veterans are Republicans. The act of Congress and Indiana law define veterans home eligibility and voting rights in the township where the home sits.
James Dugan, blinded by a kick to the eye in a Randolph fight, has lost sight in both eyes and was taken to the poorhouse after his wife deserted him. Randolph received a fine for ordinary assault and battery.
One hundred dollars reward offered for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. several druggists endorse the firm. Cure taken internally. price 75 cents per bottle. Testimonials free. Also mentions Queen's navy officers drinking health toast aboard ships.
Allen's Foot-Ease powder promises to cure painful swollen feet and bunions, make tight or new shoes feel easy, and reduce sweating and tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores or sent by mail for 25 cents in stamps with a trial package free. Address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY. Forty percent of heat goes up the chimney.
Advertisers tout Grain-O as a nutritious grain drink for children that tastes like coffee and costs little, claiming it replaces coffee and distributes health when given in larger amounts. The claim contrasts Grain-O with tea or coffee and notes broad grocer availability. Also a line about Berlin lectures mentions 200 women attended.
An assortment of health claims and travel advertising notes. Mentions Lane's Family Medicine with claims of daily bowel movement effects and liver and kidney impact. Includes railway lines Missouri Pacifica and Iron Mountain Route with services to Kansas City Omaha and Texas points and travel promos for home seekers and sunset limited trips.
Grain-O advertised as a coffee substitute made from pure grains praised as stomach friendly for all ages. It promises the same rich color as Mocha or Java, costs 15c to 25c per package, and is available from grocers. Also notes the smallest cows in the world in the Samoan Islands.
An array of old advertisements promotes Kemp's Balsam and Piso's Cure for Consumption with celebrity testimonial and free sample bottle offers. Other items mention Mule migration in four states and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, with a curious note on long distance communication in Teneriffe.
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