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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1902
Page
7
An old newspaper ad extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for nervousness in women and related ailments. It claims to quiet nerves, relieve irregularity and improve appetite and sleep. A testimonial from Mrs. Hattie Barradaile of Nashville Tennessee supports its efficacy along with mentions of other products.
Local notes highlight theater reviews and social calls. The play Just Struck Town earns praise as a well produced hit. Adelaide Walters, daughter of Jule Walters, wins audience admiration. Subscriptions and civic chatter from Haddon township figures and Terre Haute visitors appear amid a garbled mix of community notices.
E B Munday of Acurietta Texas recounts how his brother, ill with malaria and jaundice, improved quickly after using Electric Bitters and was fully cured with continued use. The advertisement claims the remedy purges malaria, purifies blood, aids digestion, and treats liver and kidney issues with 50 cents at Joe K Smock's drug store.
Joz S. Rep announces Chas F. Batey has bought a half interest in Reed & Batey, enlarging the business to three departments including drugs books pianos organs wallpaper paints and more. He urges public support and signs as Joz S. Rep. for the firm.
Mrs A Lincoln recounts a dramatic night for General Burnham’s widow in Machias Maine as pneumonia threatened death before morning. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life after multiple prior cures and notes a claim of universal throat chest and lung healing. Trial bottles are advertised at Joe K Smack’s drug store for 50 cents.
The Terre Haute Trotting Association announces its 22nd annual meet September 22 to 27, 1902, with $40 000 in purses. Special attractions include a reception by the Commercial Club for the K P uniform rank after their San Francisco success, plus exhibition drills at the Fair Grounds and free afternoon entertainment for uniform members.
A large contingent from Haddon Township including 59 people leaves Wednesday for Riverside California aboard a special tourist car. The group, many longtime residents, travels via Vincennes St Louis Denver and Ogden with a colored porter on board and will arrive next Wednesday.
The 78th Annual Session of the Union Baptist Association met in Vincennes with over 200 delegates from 21 churches. Rev A M McGuire was elected moderator, and new pastors included Rev A L Tidrich. The convention praised the meetings and planned next year’s three day session in Washington.
Dr. A. Keliett of Willifork Ark reports a railroad laborer injured foot quickly cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The ointment touted for burns boils piles and all skin eruptions promises guaranteed cure at 50 cents and is sold by Joe K. Smock.
Advertising copy touting Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for weakness to strength and listlessness to energy. Claims improved health and mental power with a price of 25 cents per box.
Trains of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad will take you through historic Civil War territory en route to the 36th Annual Encampment of the G. A. R. in Washington from October 6 to 11. Low travel rates available from all B&O prints. inquire your local agent or address for details.
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