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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1903
Page
2
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney bladder and related ailments. It claims scientific research and endorsements, promises quick relief, and directs readers to a Pompington mailing address for free information.
A fragmentary Mooresville column lists subscription prices and local business ads. It mentions residents, property rentals, upcoming moves, and a recurring visit from Dr Plaster of Indianapolis for eye exams, with Foley's Kidney Cure endorsed by G W Bass.
An old time dairy slogan praises Scott's Emulsion for weak pale children and claims it equals the penny in the story. The ad asserts natural taste helps children take it and promises a free penny sample with the product label shown on a bowtie.
An article touts a universal diet idea and promotes Green's Ancust Flower as a remedy to prevent indigestion and boost vitality. It claims the product cleanses digestion, stimulates the liver, purifies blood, and increases vigor, available at G. W. Bass drug store. A Batesville, Indiana letter reports recovery from a three month cold after trying Foley's Honey and Tar. Also brief sale note lists two thoroughbred bulls for sale.
Advertisement promotes a one year for 3.00 six months for 1.50 and other short terms for the Daily Indianapolis Sun paired with the Guide. Mentions Sun’s large daily circulation and sample copies at the Guide office. Also advertises DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a liver tonic and laxative with claims of permanent cure.
An old fashioned patent medicine ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills and Rocky Mountain Tea as cures for indigestion billiousness constipation and stomach troubles. Claims include wide use for all ages and lists G W Bass and Hornaday Bros as sellers at 39 cents and other prices.
N Jackson of Danville says his daughter suffered a terrible cough that settled on her lungs before Foley's Honey and Tar provided relief. The notice urges rejecting substitutes and promotes tonic blends such as Great Spring Tonic and Rocky Mountain Tea priced 35 cents.
The ad notes E. C. DeWitt & Co of Chicago discovered a Witch Hazel salve for piles and skin ailments. It claims superiority over all counterfeits and urges customers to ask for DeWitt’s genuine salve.
A warning notes that neglect of a cold may lead to pneumonia and weakened lungs, citing Foley's Honey and Tar to stop coughs, heal and strengthen lungs and prevent pneumonia. Also includes a classified ad seeking a minor sales agent with weekly pay and expenses.
Sunday schedule lists Chiss meeting at 10 a.m. Sunday school at 2 p.m. Preaching at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday Prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m. Rev J Will Parne is pastor.
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