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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1897
Page
5
A health focused pitch argues that eight hours of sleep improve nerves and alertness. It urges coffee drinkers to switch to Grain O a grain based drink. The ad promises better rest, health, and savings, noting Grain O is palatable and nourishing and available from grocers.
Fragrant palatable tablets advertise Cascarets in a dainty enamelled metal box. The ad claims Europe is the candy and cure all digestive issues, destroying mouth and throat germs, aiding digestion, stimulating the liver, and toning bowels. It praises mild action and conversion by trial.
An advertisement extols Frostetters Stomach Bitters as a powerful remedy for digestive issues. It claims the bitters regulate bowels liver and stomach and improve overall health and energy. It mentions malaria fever dyspepsia and kidney tendencies as conditions cured or relieved.
A cryptic note indicates a rising trend around climbing Washington by moonlit hours. Enthusiasts report growing interest and social scenes forming around nocturnal ascents in the capital.
An advertising passage extols nutrition and digestion as the engine of health and success. It argues that many fail due to digestive dysfunction and promotes Dr. Ray’s Renova products, claiming cures and a mail order booklet with recipes for various diseases. It urges readers to renew health and boost vigor.
The Weathers & Willetts insolvency at English, Leavenworth, and Marengo triggers volatility as depositors face losses. Weathers fled to Louisville then Curydon, with Willetts blamed for the collapse. County treasurers and pension deposits fuel unrest, while sentiment shifts toward letting the managers resolve affairs. Allen County corner stone rite marks Fort Wayne courthouse progress with Governor Mount urging beet sugar expansion.
In Shelbyville, two visiting Mormons, Tolley and Deercott, lodged with Edward Kline for three weeks. They faced no public criticism, but this morning a note warned Kline he housed robbers and should order them to leave. Kline vows to protect the visitors who refuse to be frightened.
Crawfordsville couple Harry W. Ward and Miss Bertha Berry married on Wednesday after a playful bet among friends. A friend offered to settle all wedding expenses if the banter led to matrimony.
Indictments brought against nine prominent southeast county residents after a August 17 assault on Authan Southers his elderly mother and Josie Treadway. Victims identified masked attackers and voices. bond set at $200 each. Also notes a wandering rat in Portage township and a spur-of-the-moment marriage between Ward and Miss Berry after a joking license ploy.
Albert Dunn postmaster at Amity, shot weeks ago by Joseph Horton, relapses and may not survive. A tramp found lodging with David Werling then stole farmer property. Kokomo judge rules no law allows a divorced woman to resume maiden name. Noblesville plant to raise carbon output from 140 000 to 200 000 daily. Lawrenceburg man loses two fingers trying to release a pig. Noblesville farmer found unconscious after going to see hogs. Fort Wayne man arrested with diamonds hidden in shoes. Peru oil fire destroys 3000 barrels in 20 minutes. loss unknown. Logansport native Walter Kingsworth to return from England after profit from inn. Russiaville gains a new bank led by Mr. Cox of Sheridan.
A string of testimonial style notices urges women to preserve beauty and seek cures like Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for maternity strain. The column also touts GRAIN-O coffee substitute, a Freckle trend at Lenox, Rudyard Kipling stories, Youth's Companion offers, local industry notes, and election expense reports.
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