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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1903
Page
2
A faded ad urges readers to try a kidney remedy claiming to cure common symptoms and improve urine flow. The copy promises dramatic results and urges action, mentioning Swamp-Root and a phone or mail order request for a bottle.
The Mooresville paper notes George Palmer selling two lots in north addition to Mrs. Hammons who will build homes next spring. W R Somersville, Indiana-based Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance AGT, visited to adjust a $1,000 policy claim for Elam Harvey dated Sept 12 1903 with death proven Oct 14 and check dated Oct 20.
A montage of community happenings from Indianapolis to Plainfield and Morwan county highlights a newborn daughter for Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Like, a birthday gathering for Mrs. Harriet Worth, and wide-ranging social visits. Local trades, farm notices, and upcoming events including a convention, sales, and church notices pepper the page with names, places, and dates.
The article argues climate is overemphasized in curing consumption and asserts both poor and rich patients can improve at home through diet, digestion, and regular use of German Syrup. It claims free expectoration in the morning, better sleep, and relief from coughing, night sweats, and exhaustion with liberal, regular use. It notes those who benefit most are those who use German Syrup and suggests trial months and sizes.
Auction notices list sales of horses cows buggies harness farm implements and household goods. Items include hay corn stoves furniture and tools with locations near Maswoot and Newton and dates in November and Tuesday sales, mentioning Park and Stood Pieekuetl as listers.
The snippet includes health ads for Scott's Emulsion and Heppner products, local notices about property and street work, a confession blurb from a priest, a pill advertising letter, a note on a life policy settlement from Martha E. Harvey, and various community items. Names include Cott & Bowne chemists, Mrs Martha E Harvey, and local residents.
Notice states that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Elan Plarver, deceased, located in Mereau County, Pennsylvania. The document names the appointed administrator and references the estate.
Berroughi Coach Service runs via Pennsylvania Lines from Mooresville to West Baden and French Lick with through cars. The schedule shows Mooresville depart 5 10 p m Central Time on No 47, West Baden 5 40 p m, French Lick 8 45 p m, return French Lick 6 45 a m, West Baden 9 15 a m, arrive Mooresville 9 13 a m Central Time. An unrelated quotation about John Wesley and a mention of Chamberlains Cough Remedy follow.
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