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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1900
Page
4
Dr Talmage’s European sermon uses the Mark four account to urge faith amid life’s storms and ecclesial revivals. He rebukes unfounded fear of church growth, urges endurance through trials, and likens spiritual upheavals to a ship steadied by Christ.
A Washington woman advertised for a colored servant to do general housework but the first applicant, a mulatto woman, said she did not cook wash or iron or sweep yet claimed she could dust. The scene ends with the housewife exasperated by the blunt honesty.
Miss Dora Wolfe aged sixteen is sworn in as a mail carrier at Ripley West Virginia. She is the daughter of C P Wolfe a liveryman and will ride horseback between here and Sandyville with two bags of letters each way daily. She goes armed and ready for intruders, having often carried mail on this route when the previous carrier was indisposed.
A Sunday school lesson outlines Jesus miraculously feeds about five thousand with five barley loaves and two fishes. It notes the crowd's arrangement, the disciples’ role, and the gathering of fragments as proof of the miracle, plus the lesson on daily bread and thrift.
Boston streets will be beautified as the Roxbury Club and the Home Club of East Boston, with the public grounds department and citizens, supply one thousand trees each this spring. Trees will be free to applicants who plant in good loam and proper alignment, with major thoroughfares receiving full plantings and a supervising grounds official provided at no cost where many trees are used. Preference is given to rock maples.
Experiments show vessels fitted with fish fin like propellers generate remarkable power and promise a revolution in water travel. The text notes nature’s methods as superior and mentions Hipstetter's Stomach Bitters touted as a cure for constipation indigestion dyspepsia and biliousness.
A witty exchange quotes a admirer challenging a political boss about appearance and integrity. The dialogue mocks public personality and questions the idea of straightening crooked traits in politics. The excerpt reflects 19th century New York press banter on leadership and appearance.
Quip from Uncle Eben contrasts the man who gets webber kicks with the man who kicks often, noting both are highly likely to miss attention. The Washington Star captures a witty remark reflecting fame and neglect in sports discourse.
A Philadelphia North American item recalls Bertie dismissing his German valet after a joke about creasing trousers and the valet's response greased them. The brief quip illustrates a lighthearted exchange reflecting period manners and wit.
The Peabody Medical Institute at 4 Bulfinch Street, founded nine years before George Peabody’s death, is praised as the city’s premier medical institution. Its publications reach millions, with the latest pamphlet I Know Thyself offered free by mail for six cents postage.
Pennsylvania Short Lines announces a through sleeper service to Grand Rapids Traverse City Petos key Bay View Harbor Springs Mackinaw City via G R I Railroad opening about June ith. Tourist tickets on sale from Indianapolis after June 1st to principal lake region summer destinations. For schedules rates and space contact the Pennsylvania Line agent or W W Richardson D P A.
Sleeping car service between Indianapolis and Detroit resumes in late May as the only through sleeping car line on that route. Tourist tickets to Detroit via Pennsylvanian Lines from June 1 to summer Canadian resorts will be sold, with reduced fares to Detroit for National Baptist Anniversaries on May 2 and May 23. Tickets available at Pennsylvania Lines agents. address W W Richardson Indianapolis.
Indiana Music Teachers convention set for Columbus June 26 28. Low rate non transferable excursion tickets go on sale June 25 26 27 via Pennsylvania Lines for return on Saturday June 30. The old novels omit religion but keep love while modern novels skip history.
The article promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier that removes impurities, makes the blood rich, and strengthens circulation. It claims to increase red globules and help transmit nourishment from digested food to organs, nerves, and muscles.
An Indian agent and militia colonel dressed in full uniform to impress the Indians. He told them that civilians caused trouble, claiming he was a great warrior sent by the Great Father. An old chief replied that he had always wanted to see a white warrior and was ready to die.
A zealous Secretary of War tours the infantry depot at Warley and questions a worker about shifts. The aide learns the man arrives around 11 or 12, leaves late, and slyly winds clocks every Saturday, prompting humorous astonishment from the minister.
In Loch Lynn Heights Garrett county the town election on Monday yielded a ticket composed entirely of colored people after little public attention. The slate received only fifteen votes, shocking the community per Baltimore News.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh, a constitutional disease, by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer 100 dollars for any failure and urge sending for testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills advertised as best. The last line shifts to a courting quip about the girl's height.
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot Ease a powder for the feet It makes tight or new shoes feel easy Cures Corns Bunions Swollen Hot and Sweating Feet At all druggists and shoe stores 25c Sample sent FREE Ad dress Allen S Olmsted LeRoy NY A philosopher says that every failure is a step toward success This explains why some men become richer every time they fall.
Farmers urged to contact T. M. Roberts Supply House in Minneapolis Minnesota for a special binder twine offer. The firm is noted to have a strong reputation and high ratings from commercial agencies.
Announcement lists Kansas City July 4th gathering at the Democratic National Convention and notes Missouri Pacific Railway as the official westbound route from St. Louis with special through service. Also includes promotional blurbs for medical institute publications and books with purchase details.
Try Grain-O the new grain based drink replacement for coffee. It resembles the rich brown color of mocha but is made from grains and easy on the stomach. One fourth the price of coffee at 15 and 25 cents per package. Sold by grocers. A dated customer testimonial from Minneapolis notes its appeal.
Manitoba farmers anticipate wheat output to top last year by 2.5 million bushels and oats by 0.6 million bushels amid favorable growing conditions and continued demand.
A fragmented report claims the French government has liberated over 1,000,000 slaves in Madagascar in the past four years. The text is garbled but suggests a claim of anti slavery progress and related criticism about costs and consequences.
A newspaper item describes Mrs Winslow's Seething Syrup marketed for teething. It claims gums soften inflamed pain relief and wind colic, offered at 250 per bottle, reflecting early 20th century health advertising and household remedies.
Casey reports trouble at Clan cys as Costigan questions the scene. Casey says a family quarrel is underway while Costigan calls it more about enjuement.
An 19th century style advertises Lane's Family Medicine claiming daily bowel movement as health necessity. It asserts gentle action on liver and kidneys, curing sick headache with prices 25 and 50 cents. It notes a moral tale of a man who loved and lost who did not recover his presents.
A vintage ad touts Bluest Blue whitening product promising the whitest white for laundry while asserting wealth reduces reliance on luck in household care.
A vintage ad promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee when prepared, and costs about one fourth the price. Available from grocers in 15 and 25 cent sizes.
A reflective note praises a man who keeps his courtesy and memory of others front and center. The sentiment highlights humility and consideration as guiding traits in public life.
Clara Kerr of Rockport Indiana writes to Lydia E Pinkham seeking advice for four years of illness including back ache stomach soreness irregular menses cramps and nervousness after trying various patent medicines with little relief she asks for guidance and a prompt reply in 1893.
Cuara Kopp of Rockport Indiana writes that Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound restored her health after seeking advice. She urges other women to heed Mrs Pinkham’s guidance, noting her vast experience treating female illnesses provides unique help.
Ad for Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic declares it the original and superior malaria remedy. It touts iron as a tonic and quinine as the malaria fighter, claiming imitators cannot match its formula and offering no pay if unsatisfied.
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