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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1900
Page
3
A Grahamsville village blacksmith and father reports his five year old son, prone to croup, was cured using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He notes the medicine dissolves mucus and can be safely given to babies and adults, with no opium or harmful drugs. Sold by J. W. Hornaday.
A vintage notice touts Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething and colic, claiming universal use for over fifty years and immediate relief. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle.
An advertisement extols August Flower as the cure for indigestive woes and biliousness, claiming it cleanses the system and eases headaches. It also promotes Green's Prize Almanac, Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as remedies for heartburn, constipation, gas, and digestion issues, with a local supplier listed.
A dense collection of society notes from an Indiana town mentions visits to Indianapolis and nearby towns, family gatherings, neighborhood trades, and upcoming events. It highlights engagements with Thompson Jones, Overton hardware, and Ross Goods delivery, plus bridge work by Sam Robbins and local missions society plans.
Last Saturday and Sunday were two disagreeable days. Mrs Billie Passmore visited H C Carters one day last week. Master Brackney Carter accompanied her home to remain for some days. Miss Hattie Carter of Indianapolis came down last Thursday called on friends and returned home Saturday. Artie Carter had an exciting adventure driving to school when a gate was blown against the horse and Artie was thrown but unharmed. She resumed the ride and claimed the horse did not stay idle long. Miss Leafy Armstrong and Floussie Carter visited Mrs Nannie Reese last Sunday evening. The Mt Gilead Merry-go-rounds met at several neighbors homes over the weeks. Our hucksters gathered turkeys for Thanksgiving. supply matched demand. Willard Pass was tight lipped about hog butchering but claimed success. Rain would have required mud boats to navigate Salt River, but now they aren’t needed. Mrs A B Carter went to Indianapolis Monday to visit. Question about Billie Edwards and Schneider’s whereabouts and grub. Mrs H C Carter suffered a ruptured vessel in a limb, swelling but improving. I invite old and new customers to my new business location in the Dr Robbins office, 5th door north of Bank. S Hadley.
Belleville Ohio druggist Abraham Hare proclaims Electric Bitters the best selling tonic he has used in 20 years. He credits it with toning the stomach regulating the liver kidneys and bowels purifying blood strengthening nerves and restoring vitality to weak rundown people. Price 50 cents. Sold by G W Bass.
Proponents claim the Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds has given away over ten million final bottles and cured thousands of hopeless cases including asthma bronchitis la grippe and other throat chest and lung diseases. Callon G W Bass druggist offers a free trial bottle with regular sizes 50c and 1.00 and every bottle is guaranteed.
Geo A Points of Upper Sandusky Ohio reports Fol ley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy he ever tried for hoarseness. He says it stopped the cough immediately and relieved all soreness, citing W Bass as the source of the testimonial.
Excursion tickets to Chicago sold from Pennsylvania Lines stations on December 1 2 and 3 and again on December 8. The reduced rates apply due to the International Live Bank position.
The notice markets Foley’s Honey and Tar for cough relief and Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for sprains and bunions. J W Hornaday sells Pain Balm and assorted remedies promising satisfaction and refunds for Cholera and Diarrhea remedies.
An old advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures lung ailments and stops coughing. It urges use after exposure or at first sign of a cold and asserts it can prevent pneumonia or consumption when taken timely.
Advertisements tout Dr. Cady's Condition Powders for horses at 25 cents a package via J. W. Hornaday. Testimonials credit Cham liver cholera remedies and Chamberlain's tablets for human digestion. Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised for eczema and skin issues. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve promoted for burns and piles. Bass drug store sells these products.
Fraud alert notes both makers and distributors of counterfeit versions of De Win’s Witch Hazel Salve. It warns honest buyers not to be deceived by fake cures for piles injuries eczema and skin diseases.
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