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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1906
Page
1
A promotional note promises thousands of valuable gifts for cash customers from April through July. It pledges extraordinary items but does not list specifics yet, citing a strong past record of generous offers.
A sales pitch highlights new spring goods arranged by department with managers ready to assist. Customers are urged to request a card with each purchase and to bring it back so staff can punch the purchase amount.
Report of the Legislative Committee to Grange patrons describes Washington meetings January 13 with President Roosevelt and congressional leaders. The group backs rate regulation to curb shipping discrimination, urges letters to lawmakers for H R 10099, and notes hearings on alcohol tax and rural parcels post. The group also discusses Currier highway bill prospects and Farm Secretary Wilson’s pledge to back Grange-indorsed agriculture measures.
The article notes Nahum J. Bachelder Fp B Norris and Aaron Jones on the National Grange committee reports with Governor Bell of Vermont in Washington offering valuable assistance in furthering committee matters on Interstate Commerce and post offices and post roads.
On Sunday morning March 18 about 11 o clock friends and relatives gathered at the Boone township home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stevens to honor Uncle Henrys 80th birthday. A large table held abundant edibles while 54 persons attended despite bad weather. The couple have resided on the farm about 25 years and are among the counties oldest couples.
The article debates whether the moon could support life noting it has an atmosphere but not enough for humans. It promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic curing various ailments and aiding sleep, guaranteed by L. A. Riley & Son at 50 cents.
Corydon Nursery offers first class three year old apple trees at five dollars per one hundred. Varieties include Early Harvest Red June Strawberry Pippin Winesap Rome Beauty and Grimes Golden. Hurry while stocks last. J M Austro tt & Son Eureka Corydon m28 2wnd. Shave neck included 102 hair cut 20 cents Morris barber shop rorl4teé.
Lew M O Bannon of Washington D C sends a letter to the Washington Post excerpted in a March 24 piece. He defends Roosevelt against frequent Post criticisms and questions the paper s double standard toward Bryan while noting earlier editorials that linked Roosevelt and Bryan in agreement on tariff and other matters. He signs from 323 Md ave ne Washington D C.
A pamphlet extols Chamberlain's Pain Balm to ease rheumatic pains at home and claims a permanent cure with short use. It notes selling by C. R. Watson, successor to I. S. Crosier & Co, ap Shoot the ground hog.
The New Albany Public Press, a Democratic paper, concedes Zenor’s nomination for Congress but says the matter will be settled in court. It pledges unwavering Democratic support from state to township offices, condemns Republican corruption, and vows active campaigning for the Democratic ticket and its nominee.
A Cary Maine postmistress named Mrs. Alexander endorses Dr King’s New Life Pills as the best remedy for stomach liver and bowels. The advertisement from L A Riely & Son lists the pills at 25 cents and notes guaranteed purity with painless cleansing claims. W C Glenn advertises over fifty new wallpaper patterns to choose from.
A Missive from readers in Iowa Indiana and Illinois renews or adds subscriptions to the Corydon Democrat. Names W Merton James Albin Robert Rose and James Boster appear with dates in March 1906. Subscribers express ongoing interest in local news and old state connections.
A brief 1906 column notes a correspondent in Zortman Montana sending one dollar for a Democrat subscription. The letter is dated March 20 1906 and signed by Gero Lizeserr.
On Tuesday March 20 the 20th birthday of Miss Emma Knoell of Black Creek was celebrated by many friends. Guests included Henry Zorn Ed Deitrich Christ Hertling Ed Gouen Hernan Guster Alfred Schoen Henry Voelker Andy Voelker Herman Schneider Andy Schneider Fred Voelker Henry Zollman Edward Leiber Wm Bell August Zollman Frank Walther Alva Bell Harley Bell Lula Day Emma Schoen Anna Deatrich Clara Voelker Tena Voelker Clara Richert Mary Voelker Ethel Doam Rosa Ott Martha Walther and Lena Walther. Music accompanied the games and late refreshments followed a jolly evening.
L Napier of Bugles Kentucky says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured piles and a ten year torture by applying it. Heals burns wounds and loves as if by magic sold by L A Niely & Son Druggist at 26c.
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