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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1898
Page
5
The piece argues the U S policy toward foreign affairs stays conservative under the Monroe Doctrine. It warns patience in public opinion and endorses Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for rheumatic and malaria ailments. It notes the Navy's major expansion since 1883.
Ask your grocer to show you a package of GRAIN-O the new food drink replacing coffee. Children and adults may drink it without injury and all who try it like it. Grain-O has the rich seal brown color of Mocha or Java but is made from pure grains and is gentle on delicate stomachs. Priced at 1% the cost of coffee and 25 cents per package. Sold by all grocers. War scrap books are the order of the hour.
Allen's Foot-Ease powder claims to cure painful swollen feet and bunions reducing sting and making tight shoes feel easy. It promises relief for sweating callous and hot tired feet with a trial package free and mail order 25 cents. Available from druggists and shoe stores in Le Roy New York.
Oath sworn by Frank J. Cheney of Toledo asserting a $100 payment for each incurable catarrh case. Notarized December 6, 1896. Claims hall's Catarrh Cure cures all mucous surfaces and blood content. Advertising text lists J Cheney & Co Toledo and distribution via doctors and druggists.
Fragmentary notice shows officials warning delays endanger a courthouse process. The fragment mentions a plan to stop the court action immediately and cites a sample event or item connected to potential busines or legal proceedings.
Sweden reports 49 women employed in the postal service with the top fixed wage of SOU crowns, reflecting gender participation in public work and wage levels.
A Windsor Ontario woman endorses Piso's Cure for hung and chest diseases. In a separate note, a Marysville Indiana man sold a hog for 71 dollars and bought a good horse with 17 dollars of the proceeds.
The item lists several rail routes and connections from Chicago and St Louis to Kansas City, Wichita, Atchison, St Joseph and Omaha with services to Colorado, Utah, Montana, Idaho, Oregon and California. It promotes Pullman cars, vestibuled coaches, and excursions, routes to Texas, Arkansas and Mexico, and notes a traveling agent in Indianapolis. It ends with a wartime admonition about tornado coverage.
The Chicago Record reports Dr. RepRamand Neville of North Liberty Indiana recruited 100 men for the Canadian American legion joining Lieut Col George A Baynes. The Neville family has a long war record with six brothers serving in 1861 and five prepared to fight again in the Cuban or Spanish conflict era.
A fragment notes a speaker delivering his inaugural sermon within the church’s shadow, performed with his own hand and marked by a defining moment in early ministry.
Mrs. George Appleton wife of Nat Goodwin Company manager aided the State Treasurer by delivering a private room roll of cash totaling nine thousand dollars in small bills. She explained her husband kept surplus money on hand after banking hours and entrusted it to her for safety.
Seven year old Frankie Davis died in a garden scene after eating large amounts of rhubarb and rhubarb pie. He was found rolling in agony as tea worms reportedly emerged from his mouth nose and ears. The stomach reportedly gave way, doctors said.
A Ko komo volunteer, Will C Cannon, died at Indianapolis City Hospital from injuries after fellow soldiers at Camp Mount attacked him during a blanket toss. He had given a sworn statement describing the abuse and the assault by multiple men, including an officer. Cannon was buried at Kokomo with military honors.
An officer sent by Secretary Stanton to secure the hoop skirts and waterproof in which Jefferson Davis had been captured learns Mrs. Davis offers all her cast-off clothing for Mrs. Stanton. The remark reflects Civil War era humor and social dynamics surrounding Davis's capture.
Emma Rybolt of Milford Indiana recovered from nervous prostration after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Her mother Mrs Ek A Rybolt testifies the pills restored health and weight loss reversed. notarized September 3 1897. The ad claims the pills cure diseases from poor blood to paralysis and locomotor ataxia. Colorado has a mining town named Wall Street.
The Monon announces a new Chicago stop. All Monon Route trains will halt at Forty-seventh street station where tickets are sold and baggage checked. Passengers can transfer to the Forty-seventh street electric line to reach southern Chicago and Union Stock Yards in seven minutes.
The United States stands as the top consumer of sugar globally, reflecting strong demand across food and beverage industries. Industry analysts note sustained imports and domestic processing drive continued high consumption levels.
Archaeologists report iron horseshoes found on a site dated to 481, suggesting early equestrian equipment in ancient transport. The discovery highlights metalworking skills and regional trade of the era. Further analysis will determine origin and usage.
A health note describes daily bowel movements as essential and claims gentle action on liver and kidneys. It asserts curing a sick headache and lists prices as 25c and 50c for the remedy.
Deposits in the 377 Swiss savings banks rose by eight million dollars last year, signaling stronger public confidence in local savings institutions. Details on regional breakdowns or bank-by-bank changes were not provided.
The entire Battery A roster is enrolled for insurance at 1.0 per person for one year. Premiums to be collected by popular subscription if the battery goes to war. Citizens, via a committee including Mayor Taggart and Dr. George Kahlo, send donations to E B Seguin.
Noblesville reports ex-Auditor Taylor Johns died from a bullet wound in his ankle after an encounter with a highwayman. He carried $15,000 accident insurance with three policies that insurers plan to contest, claiming the wound was self inflicted. Detectives work the case with sensational developments expected.
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