Dr Kilawer’s Swamp Heel Promoted as Kidney Cure
A dubious 1990s advertisement touts Kilawer’s Swamp Heel as a universal remedy for female health issues and kidney trouble. It warns that women misattribute symptoms to “female weakness” while claiming the product cures neuralgia headaches back pain and urinary complaints. The copy pressures readers to buy the tonic with sensational promises and dubious medical claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aler
Kilawers
Bath
Won O&m
Fifty Years of Liver and Health Remedies Highlighted
A fragment discusses liver health and aging with mentions of tonic preparations and remedies from stores and doctors. References to components like vitality and strength suggest a mid century health column promoting treatments. The piece names figures such as Irvine Foley and Phebe, and hints at local shop offerings and guarantees.
D S Spoon Barber Shop Ad Offers Liver Regulator
D S Spoon promotes barber shop services and Our Native Herbs products including The Great Blood Partner and Liver Regulator a 200 day treatment sold only in Mooresville by D S Spoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooresville
D. S. Spoon
Local notes and visitors fill small town pages
A sprawling, fragmentary local column reports grocery ads at Overton's, visitors in town including Miss Kate Matthews and various relatives, mill improvements, a revival meeting, births and weddings, a wedding party event, and miscellaneous town gossip and events from Overton and surrounding areas. It mentions gold dust, hardware, and local business notes amid string of social updates.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Advertisement Claim
This remedy is promoted for coughs colds croup whooping cough and influenza. It is praised for curing stubborn coughs severe colds and dangerous croup attacks often saving lives of children. Mothers favor it for children claiming quick cures with no danger to babies as it contains nothing injurious. Sold by J W Hornaday.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Cure Claims One Day Relief
Advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets to cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee if ineffective. Mentions price of 25 cents and availability at druggists. A brief note references a woman and a table mentioning L. B. Olen.
Child’s Cookie Request Leads to Mischief Tale
A short, humorous local note recalls Tommy, a four year old, begging for cookies and rope at a neighbor’s house. He asks for bread and brureter, and the neighbor offers cookies, while Tommy says his mother told him not to ask.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Burt
Story of a Slave Freed After Years of Chains
George D. Williams of Manchester Michigan recounts a slave bound for years who was freed and overcomes illness. The account promotes Flemthie Hitters as a universal remedy for female diseases nervousness sleeplessness and related symptoms. Sold by Gen W Bass Druggist with guarantee.
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Iseas
George D. Williams
Manchester
Tle
Gen. W. Bass
Trustworthy persons sought to manage local business
Reprint ad seeks reliable individuals in this state and nearby counties to run home based work. Earn 800 dollars yearly plus expenses with monthly 275. Apply with self addressed stamped envelopes to Herbert E. Hess, President, Pept. M. Chicago.
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Jess
Herbert E. Hess
M. Chiiigago
Herbert . Hess
Dept. M. Chicago
Recovery After Foley's Widney Cure
A neighbor recommended Foley's Widney Cure after four doctors gave up on the patient. The daughter can now walk several miles without fatigue, and the family credits the medicine with saving her life. Signed by Mrs J M A Barney and dated Tornaday.
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Jeaver Dam. O
Jost
Foley
J. MA Barney
Fares via Washington Offer Stops and Travel Details
Washington route offers Philadelphia and New York fares at no extra cost over direct Pennsylvania System. Ten day stopovers at national capital and extra ten days for New York tickets via Philadelphia. For rates and train times, consult Pennsylvania Lines ticket agents or W W Richardson Indianapolis. Rev E Edwards Martinsville Pa lauds Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for rheumatism relief. Knights of Pythias express sympathy to A R Cooper on his father James H Rusie’s death. Comments by Win C Woods, Dode Eliott.
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Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Pennsylvania
National Capital
W. W. Richardson
Indianapolis
Ind
E. Edwards
English Baptist Church
Martinsville
Chamberlain
Mooresville
Knights of Pythias
A. R. Cooper
Felix Cooper
James H. Rusie
Win. C. Woods
Dode Eliott
Classified Notice Extract from Local Paper Columns
A readable fragment shows a period classified column with wanted for sale and found items. Entries include Pure cider vinegar and sorghum from vendors like B L Carter and Samuel Flowers, a registered Jersey horse and a two year old mare, harness and buggy gear, and loans offered by H B Mendenhall.
Grip and Nervine Claim Cure for Grip
An advertisement touts Dr. Miles Nervine as a cure for grip weakness exhaustion and nervous prostration. It asserts grip symptoms ease as soon as Miles Nervine is taken and claims the remedy cures the grip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Miles’ Nervine
Sympathy Note From Morgan Lodge on Loss of Brother’s Son
Morgan Lodge No. 211 J. O. U. A. F. expresses sincere sympathy to brother Ely on the death of his son Aliie Ely. The notice pledges faith, consolation, and mutual support, with a remembrance of divine compassion and the hope of reunion in the eternal fellowship. Signed by James I. Rusie P. Calvert Elam Harvey and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Morgan Lodge No
Aliie Ely
Mary
Martha
Bethany
Remarkable Rescue of Mrs Curtain by New Discovery
Mrs Michael Curtain of Plainfield fell ill with a lung condition treated by her physician for a month. A pharmacist recommended Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. After six bottles she recovered fully and can do housework again. Free trial bottles available at G W Bass Drug Store. large bottles priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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Michael Curtain
Plainfield
Imakes
Lut
Dr. King
G. W. Bass’ Drug Store
Pneumonia Follows La Grippe Claim Examined
An old health claim warns that pneumonia follows la Grippe and asserts Foley's Honey and Tar prevents pneumonia when taken during or after la Grippe. The piece counters the assertion that the remedy stops pneumonia and notes large numbers struck by the disease.
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Cepek
Everstaiths
Paul Dalti
la Gripe
Ornadeay
Pdek
Nev
Vitacity
Irvine Foley
Niiney
al Wood
Pdeedin AG Ae Atoan
Hargaing
Overton's
John Anderson
Elwood Lawrence
Bicknell
James Rusie
Ruth May
Coiner & Sevaree
Fla. Likely
Lawrence County Republican
Sun Ka Ata
Kate Matthews
Bop
Banker
West Tre Vera
MLPL
Themipson
Pribiay
Wether
Reo
Rie
Eatra
York's
AL Te
Hobson
Numnly
Aaron “Ciuteu
Hailey
Ted Hind
Aed Kraut Av
York
Syishav
Martha d. Parker
Sheeceas
Sera
PETE
Morrison & Sellars
POC
Gsingieton
Edie Ville
Vie
Baad P
Dela Mis
Pop Dloiadas
Vernon 2D
Macy
Miss Bung
Grin
Micntel Aire
Po Macy
Dottec
Boreas Neessesdn
Tbautten
Hive
Oran
Ooliaver
JV Haver
James Sheets
Joppa
Denver
Colorado
R. D. Sellers
Jene
A. L. Manker
H. W. Japp
East Main Street
Rio
A.W. Marine
Roy Macy
Chicago
WW. D. Macy
Miss Edna Holiday
Sherman Green
EB. OR. Green
Hartford
Jaco Dressier
Watson Farm
Wininfield
Phev
Bessie Masten
Beude
Pear Pethel
Luna
Pbehes
Girpiec Hasder
Rosie
Tittle
Dust
Rudd
Normiai
Tropan
Vreen
J.W. Hornaday
A. W.tornaday
J. W. Hornaday
Beneft
B.L. Carter
Samuel
A. E. Rooker
Poernab
Tricudar Boil- Day & Hadley
Stetidte
A. L. Wheeler
Berkshire
Frank Sheet
Elase
Gripe
Pesan
Mendenhall
Grip
ER. A. Wiley, the Jeweler
James I. Rusie
J.P. Calvert
Elam Harvey
the Guide
Rand-McNally
United States
Dominion of Canada
Mexico
Ohio A
Mississippi
Lake
THE
American Railway Guide CO
Adams Street
Lot
Robert R. Scott
Scruggs & Scott
Isao
I. N. Thompson & Jones
Mooresville, Ind
Wooresville
John A. Taggart
J.C. Griffin & Son
Tacoma Landy
Harry Thompson
Maren
Smith’s Dye Works
School of
Post Office
H. W. Jupp
T. W. Randall
West Main Street
Calvert's Gallery
Johnson & Chambers
Meat Market
Louis P. Krumshield
East Ohio St
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