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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1902
Page
8
A health notice promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney remedy. It explains kidneys filter blood and link kidney trouble to many diseases. The ad claims the product cures distressing cases and offers sample bottles by mail from Binghamton New York.
In March 1902 Dr. Riely aged about seventy two and Charlie Conrad aged sixteen died within days of each other, both faithful members of the Corydon church and Sunday school. The church notes Riely as reliable and duty bound, and Conrad as diligent and devout, urging sympathy for the bereaved families and a life that imitates the two youths.
Chas M Cramer of Colombo Ceylon touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs colds and hoarseness. He states it cured chest troubles quickly and is especially effective for children often needing only one bottle. Sold at Crosier's Corner Drug Store.
On Sunday March 30 relatives and friends gathered at the home of Ancie John Marsh to honor Mrs M on her 74th birthday. The group enjoyed a noon meal and she received several gifts including a ten dollar bill from their grandson Alonzo Marsh who had just returned from the Philippines.
A testimonial from M. B. Smith of Butternut Michigan praises DeWitts Little Early Risers as a satisfactory laxative that never causes gripe. The ad notes biliousness and constipation as health risks if ignored and credits L. A. Rimiy & Son.
A letter recounts departure from New Albany on March 25 to meet an emigrant Chicago train. The colony train had two sections of 15 coaches with about 600 people per train, many Indians, and travelers say they are one family aboard. They report three days of travel, ongoing car sidetracks, five in their group cooking and sleeping on cars, flooded ground preventing town exit, and snow drifts in Cando. They praise the country and say the journey has been a picnic, sending greetings to friends in Harrison.
Spring coughs and colds warned as dangerous if neglected. One-Minute Cough Cure advertised as safe and immediate aid for coughs colds croup grip bronchitis throat and lung troubles. Testimonial from Postmaster C O Dawson and L A Reevy & Son endorse its effectiveness.
Wm Jones, born and raised in Harrison county, is described as second to the late Captain Shields as an auctioneer. He has a stock of jokes and a knack for securing bids. Address Locust Point, Ind. Telephone 26927.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with no cure no pay. Sold for 25 cents. Public notice style ad from a historical newspaper. The promotion emphasizes rapid relief and a pay on delivery or guarantee.
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