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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1898
Page
1
A fragmented OCR item notes widespread shingle issues and a cryptic reference to a paper, with unclear names. The readable fragment mentions Loboets and a transient event around theft or mischief tied to a local publication, hinting at a reporting anomaly rather than a clear incident.
J. W. Wurnaday questions why a white mark is not given to a purported kidney cure medicine advertisement and asserts a money back guarantee if the product fails. The letter defends the legitimacy of the ad claim and criticizes the marking practice.
Local merchants report strong fruit jar trade amid active commerce. Residents visit with relatives and friends, including Lizzie Buecker of Martinsville and Rev Byram Carter of Banta. A runaway horse caused damage to Vern Macy’s buggy. Weather and farming remarks describe large harvest activity and equipment sales, with notes on district travelers and community gatherings.
American marines encamped near Guan tanamo east of Santiago report several clashes with Spanish guerrillas. Casualties include four Marines killed and two wounded, while Cubans suffered two killed and four insurgents wounded. The second Philippine expedition of about 4,000 men sailed from San Francisco this week.
The war department outlines a possible invasion of Puerto Rico using 35 transports to move 20,000 men. The expedition is slated to depart as soon as possible.
Lieutenant Victor Blue of the Suwanee reports to Admiral Sampson after a 72 mile coastal patrol spotting four Spanish armored cruisers two torpedo boats and three small gunboats near Santiago. He proves Cervera’s cruisers were not in the Bahamas and notes transports’ safety. Admiral Sampson commends Blue.
Reduced fares announced for travel to multiple destinations under Pennsylvania Lines. Tickets available through the nearest Pennsylvania Lines Ticket Agent with extensions allowed for several conventions and events, including National Council meetings and the Baptist Young People's Union. States and dates indicate August through October travel windows with return validity and extensions. Officials list W W Rienambeon as district passenger agent in Indianapolis.
Learn home dress cutting and tailoring skills at the two doors east of the Post Office. Courses cover cutting, basting, honing, waist, sleeve and skirt work by tailor system with patterns cut to order. Pupils admitted anytime. Also dressmaking done and Jewel Skirt Supporter and Shirt Waist H older agents.
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