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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1913
Page
6
A historical note outlines a school district plan led by Superintendent AJ Devese of Parrs. Students in good standing plant a tree on campus or public grounds each Arbor Day and later report details to the superintendent. The program covers selection, care, and potential outcomes of the tree project.
A man from Corydon Indiana mails a poem and letter about the M W A Sanitarium twelve miles north of Colorado Springs at the foot of Mt Cedar. He reports five weeks of improvement, weight gain, stronger health, and thanks the facility for free tuberculosis treatment. The letter describes scenery, nearby landmarks like Murphey’s Rock, and offers personal farewells and blessings for fellow patients.
The Martin Hotel presents twenty comfortable exterior rooms with ventilation and clean beds. Proprieter S. Martin invites patrons to rest and sleep well, enjoy first class meals, and feel at home during fall travel. Local editors note hiring and moving details for staff and operations.
Fragmentary notice describes a public sale at Pecos with various goods including horses hay racks and farm implements. The text mentions terms and locations vaguely, indicating a schedule and listing of farm items to be auctioned. Names and exact details are obscured but indicate a formal sale process.
An event description notes a Bern structure burned and ignited by lightning. The report mentions related disturbances and partial coverage of surrounding areas. Local authorities respond as firefighting efforts continue to contain hotspots and assess damages.
A damaged OCR notice outlines contracts and payments for road work. It mentions dates, obligations, authorities, and project identifiers, with unclear names and places.
Ad claims a home treatment cures piles including blind and protruding cases. Promises permanent relief and urges sending money or samples with references, but text is garbled and unclear about efficacy or sources. The notice reads like a sensational medical advertisement with no verifiable details.
A damaged notice states residents of Harrison County Indiana petition the County Board of Commissioners to locate a new public highway through Taylor Township from a point on the South River and Elizabeth public road toward Franzell farm, with the route described and referenced by landmarks and fields. The filing names several petitioners and seeks official action at the September term.
A damaged, partially legible notice details real estate actions overseen by the Board of Commissioners. It mentions an administrator, property descriptions, and sealed bids or orders, with references to the auditor J L Orban non.
A fragment from a local item notes Miss Grenade Gatlin of Pimberville writes about relief for two years of pains and a remedy Cardena Car said to ease headaches backache and nervous weakness. Also a roadside horticulture tip urges planting fruit trees along fences for beauty and harvest.
Notice outlines a sale and payment terms with references to a treasurer and interest at 2 per cent. It mentions a public sale date and amounts owed, including pensions related terms and a list of names obscured by OCR errors. The readable items indicate a financial proceeding by a treasurer and a levy.
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