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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1899
Page
3
An aged regional text depicts a serious, deceptive disease spreading in a nation. It outlines slow onset, multiple symptoms, and the challenge of early detection, with patient suffering and medical measures described in a dated, observational tone.
Plainfield resident Lewis Robbins and other locals like P Hutton and BloL Carlisle recorded Tuesday city visits. The piece notes farm work, school closings, store advertising, and upcoming sales near Mooresville with multiple residents and businesses named including J R Calvert and the Bass drug store.
An advertisement extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as effective for coughs colds croup whooping cough and influenza. It cites testimonials of rapid relief in severe colds and dangerous croup and highlights safety for children and babies, sold by J. W. Hornaday.
An old advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure can reverse gradual loss of strength and vitality in aged readers. The piece urges immediate use as a guaranteed remedy, signed by WL Tornaday.
Local ad offers herbal products including Great Bread Purifier and Liver Regulator with a 200 day treatment shown by D S Spoon. Seats sold in Mooresville by DLS Spoon.
Fragmentary ad style note promises a restorative powder by Dr Miles to cure ailments. Copyrighted framing hints at health benefits and quick relief, typical of late 19th or early 20th century patent medicine advertising. The text centers on a claimed universal remedy with emphasis on restoration and vitality.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cold cure in one day with a money back guarantee. The copy mentions genuine tablets labeled L. S. B. and claims high efficacy for quick relief.
The community extends heartfelt sympathy to Brother and Sister Cooper on their sad bereavement. A copy of these resolutions will be sent to the family and the county papers for publication. Emma Mails. Freela Dolen. Luia Russ.
An American remendy, Electric Ditters, is praised by Olivia of Barcelona who spends winters in Aiken. The tonic is claimed to cure liver and kidney trouble purify blood strengthen nerves and restore energy. Each bottle costs 50 cents and is guaranteed. Sold by Geo W Bass Druggist.
Ad seeks reliable office work at 3000 salary with expenses. Applicants provide self addressed stamped envelopes. References required. No fees. Monthly pay 274. Herbert 2 Presta Poopt.
A grateful note from Mis. 7. ML. Barry JW. HORNATIAY of Beaver Dam thanks Foley's Kidney Care for saving her daughter who was told she had little time. After treatment she can walk miles without fatigue and credits the medicine with restoring her health.
Fares to Philadelphia and New York over the Pennsylvania Lines cost no more via Washington than direct route. Ten days stopover at the Nationals Capital may be used by New York bound passengers via Washington, with an extra ten days at Philadelphia. For rates and details contact a Pennsylvania Lines ticket agent or W W Richardson Indianapolis. Rev E Edwards Martinsville Pa recommends Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism in a personal testimonial. Sold by PowtOeNaday.
Obituary notes Wisey Matilda Coskey died at home in Waverly on March 3 1899 aged 2 years a widow with five children after the death of her husband Joseph Coskey in 1873. Survived by many, especially daughter Adaliah, with funeral conducted by Rev G R Scruges at the Waverly M E church.
Local column offers free notices for subscribers with line charges for excess lines. Items advertised include livestock for sale, farm equipment, horses, a Berkshire male, a two year old show pig, a nearby farm for sale, and loans on improved farms. Names include BL. Carter, Samuel Flowers, BF. Rooker, Day & Hiniler, Frank Sheet, A. L. Wheeler, ALE. Elliott, HE. B. Mendenhall.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for their goodness and kindness during the illness and death of their mother. They pray for blessings from God on all who offered support and comfort.
Mrs Ada E Mart of Groton South Dakota describes a grave lung illness that settled into consumption. Despite doctors giving up, she used Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds and took eight bottles to recover. Trial bottles were offered free at Geo W Bass's Drug Store with regular sizes 50 cents and one dollar, guaranteed or refunded.
An advertisement asserts that Dr. Miles' Nervine frees a patient from grip illness when taken. It promotes Nervine as a cure and suggests relief follows use.
The note warns that pneumonia can follow la Grippe despite using Foley’s Honey and Tar. It claims the remedy guarantees pneumonia prevention when taken during or after la Grippe, and cautions against believing it cures or prevents complications.
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