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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1897
Page
7
The British Foreign Office librarian releases a second edition of the Map of Africa by Treaty after the first was suppressed. The earlier edition showed England's planned boundaries rather than those generally accepted, prompting its withdrawal.
Noah Brooks cites Marco Polo describing a vast river network with hundreds of cities and provinces along its banks. Polo notes up to 200000 vessels yearly, salt as the chief cargo, and large, decked ships carrying 4000 to 12000 cantars.
A guide outlines hanging curtains with semi transparent fabrics and medium weight drapes to refresh porches and rooms. It suggests fretwork or grilles, pendant curtains, double rods, and decorative cushions to create a bright, updated interior.
fragmented OCR text mentions Turkish vitality and a wounded man after a recent battle. wounded in shoulder and eye injuries noted with quick recovery attributed to abstempous habits among Turkish forces. no clear names, dates, or locations.
A fragment from the White County Democrat contemplates youth and living fully. It recalls boyhood chores at husking bees stacking hay and simple spring rituals as a measure of a life well lived.
A Cornell bulletin estimates blackberry profits after planting rise to pay costs by year one, with large yields in year three and long-lasting crops if well cared for. It cites diverse grower figures from 40 to 300 bushels per acre and prices of 7 to 15 cents a quart, plus notes from Granville Cowing and J M Mersereau. The article also covers seed corn testing methods, Durham cows, gradual feeding of cattle to full rations, and new Japanese millet as a fodder crop, with dairy guidance from Prof James Robinson on butter yield and milk composition.
Blankets used all winter should be washed with soft water and good soap to avoid shrinking and color loss. Shake free of dust, wash one at a time in warm water with dissolved Ivory soap, rinse until suds vanish, and air dry before packing. The procedure preserves freshness and extends wear.
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for painful swollen feet and bunions, claiming it eases tight shoes and sweating. It offers trial packages free and mail orders for 25 cents, with the seller in Le Roy New York. A Boston poet recently rhymed Bacchante with haunt.
An advertisement asserts deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It links deafness to inflammation of the Eustachian tube and offers one hundred dollars for catarrh deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes purchase offer and circulars from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
Forty four scorers were fined in the Recorder's Court in Detroit one morning last week. An ad offers Hall's Hair Renewer to stop hair loss and promote growth. It also mentions a remedy for nervous headache by hot water bathing the back of the neck.
The Tennessee admission exposition, a grand nationwide event on the Louisville & Nashville line, surpasses prior shows in size and variety with foreign and home attractions. Rail rates are extremely low, inviting travelers to visit en-route. Contact Mr. C P Atmore in Louisville for details. Also a note on headache relief with peppermint oil for temples.
Through sleepers and free reclining chairs to Kansas City Denver Hot Springs Omaha Lincoln and nearly all points in Missouri Illinois Nebraska Colorado Arkansas and Texas with no change. For maps rates and full information address Coke Alexander D P A Mo Pac Ry Indianapolis Ind.
The article notes that muskets appeared in military use for the first time in 1414 with the French army, marking a pivotal shift in early firearm adoption.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Teething Syrup offers gum relief for infants and soothing effects for irritated gums at a price of two cents per bottle.
Discusses fabrics for travel and dress in period style. Recommends linen suitings for skirts and cowls, semi transparent lawn for trim, alpaca or silk ulster for railway travel, indigo flannel yachting suits for shipboard use, and navy cloths for officers. Describes colored lawn frillings and flower-printed lawn for coordinated bodices sleeves and skirts.
An advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as strengthening nervous systems and improving appetite sleep and digestion while easing worry caused by nervous dyspepsia. A separate line mentions Chinese tea crops yielding 300 to 400 pounds per acre in top districts.
Specially conducted train from Indianapolis to San Francisco for the Christian Endeavor Union convention July 7 to 12. Round trip $52.60 from Indianapolis with multiple south through St Louis and Denver including daylight scenic passes Grand Canyon and Royal Gorge. Tickets on sale June 29 to July 3. return permits through August 15. sleeping car rates listed. contact Dr. F C Heath or Miss Jennie Masson for details.
The article notes an estimated one million blind people worldwide, equating to about one blind person per 1,500 inhabitants. The figure highlights scale of visual impairment in global populations.
A new preparation named Grain-O, made of pure grains, is marketed as a coffee substitute. It is gentle on delicate stomachs, inexpensive, and suitable for children. Prices range from 15 to 25 cents per package. The note also mentions Birmingham England exporting about 1,490,906 steel pens weekly.
An anonymous letter from Anna M Ross of Williamsport Pa dated Nov 12 1895 claims Piso’s Cure is the only medicine that will cure consumption. The message appears as a testimonial meant to influence readers of the period.
Engineers believe they will succeed in replacing coal with liquid fuel by 1898, signaling a major shift in energy use and industrial practice.
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