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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1899
Page
4
The fall and winter ladies wear features a bewitching plaid golf cape from the John M. Smyth Co of Chicago offered at 85.00. The piece is highlighted among a broad catalogue of goods and noted for value and practicality for families relying on mail orders and distant shopping.
An old ad reveals Allen's Poot- Ease powder for feet promising relief from sweaty calloused skin. It mentions a free package offer and urges readers to send address details to receive the product.
A local reward has been announced for information leading to the recovery of a missing item. Police urge the public to contact the precinct with any relevant details and warn that tips may be treated confidentially.
In Thrums a memory thick with village life unfolds as Davy Dundas, Rob Angus's daughter Christy stores bairn, and Tammas Haggart the stone breaker recalls Robs cradle at the sawmill. Neighbors discuss Davy the missing child and Robs independence amid anecdotes of faith and community toil. The scene blends winding lanes with rustic talk and old grievances.
Walter N Allen president of the Farmers Federation of the Mississippi Valley pushes a $20,000,000 capitalization plan to create nationwide commission houses. He argues central sales through these houses would control prices and cut commissions from $21,000,000 yearly to about $1,000,000, benefiting federation members and farmers nationwide.
A historical notice promises the Red Cross Starch brand with a coupon book for free Shakespeare pictures and a calendar, plus bulk offers through grocers. It also promotes the Smith Premier Typewriter and features assorted quirky lines about artistry and life.
In a letter to Dr Hartman Congressman Botkin of Winfield Kansas says he suffered twenty five years with catarrh of the stomach and constipation worsened by Washington residence. He reports Peruna nearly cured him and endorses Poruna as a wonderful remedy for catarrhal affections.
Ad copy states Peruna heals mucous membranes to prevent malarial infection and cure chills and fever. Mentions two missing auditor records in Shelby county. Claims Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer cures nervousness after one day. Offers free trial bottle and treatise from Dr Roy Bring Ltd Philadelphia. IKnex county report notes one divorce suit per four marriage licenses.
Very few dates to Washington and return. Reception to Admiral Dewey hero of Manila via the Big Four Route. Tickets on sale September 34 and October 1 good for return passage to Oct 6 1889. Call on agents or address the undersigned for rates and details. HH M Bronson A GPLAL Indianapolis Warren J Lynch Cincinnati Jauck notes unfinished sales items
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