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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1901
Page
7
A promotional tale from 1900 describes Spotless Town and its rise, aided by J K Fraser's advertising cards. Portraits celebrate civic leaders and town boosters while praising cleanliness, prosperity, and a church led by honorary President William McKinley.
Reports from Chicago detail sharp price increases for meat dairy and vegetables blamed on a late spring and drought. Merchants say wholesale costs rise while city buyers struggle with limited supplies as distribution routes shift to meet Kansas City Nashville needs.
Miami reports Henry M. Flagler obtained a divorce from his insane wife in a Circuit Court proceeding. Judge Minor 8 Jones presided. The Standard Oil magnate, known as the Ring of Florida, was represented by George P. Raney, with former Governor Cleming acting as guardian for Mrs. Flagler.
A faulty air at the Cleveland water works caused heavy smoke and fire during Wednesday morning operations. Three workers were drowned while others were rescued as they faced possible suffocation and a dangerous collapse. Two shifts of thirty men worked at the plant when the incident occurred.
Market reports show drought driven rises in apples pears and berries with prices up sharply from last year. Milk meat and cheese volumes hold steady despite scarce produce and higher transport costs.
The report details freight car movements at Indianapolis and surrounding lines, notes a $40,000 depot project for Chicago, and mentions several railroads favoring routes. It also covers a proposed electric line, ballast discovery, and a Western Passenger Association discussion on baggage handling from home to destination.
Draft and cavalry horses suffer more from hunger, disease, and overwork than battle. Across sieges and campaigns from Plevna to Crimea and Egypt, vast losses occurred due to exhaustion, starvation, and injury during shipping, with horses often dying before or after combat.
A conductor notes a gender based seating pattern in transit. He observes that seven women sit on the right side in a morning car while three men sit on the left. One left handed woman chooses a seat beside a man, revealing quirky habits.
New Baden August 12 Mrs An ton Griesbaum Jr was very ill with female weakness. After three boxes of Dodd’s Kidney Pills she reports full recovery and renewed energy. The medicine is gaining a strong reputation in the state for treating Bright’s Disease Diabetes Dropsy and Rheumatism.
An English army post elephant in India drops two half pennies into a biscuit slot after a boy offers both coins. The audience notes the animal seeming to ponder value before combining them, then receives the biscuit and celebratory frolics, suggesting primitive arithmetic understanding.
A witty exchange contrasts money and virtue with a remark that money is not the root of evil. The Washington Star cites a histories view noting the Eden snake lacked a dollar, prompting a humorous rebuttal by a commercial friend.
Readable lines include a witty quote about Mrs. Austin and Memphis as a male center while St Louis is tied to an aging world’s fair. The remainder mentions a fake medical claim about easing pain and wind colic with unclear products and garbled text.
A mountain district bishop recalls a lesson in calm from a mother who endured a long uphill journey to hear him. Her child’s cries rebuked his nervous irritability, showing the power of perseverance and faith. Also an ad for Allen’s Foot-Hage powder promising relief for tired feet.
A Philadelphia Press quip contrasts education with business success. A wealthy man recalls a pauper’s education that started him in work, as he notes the irony of a $2 bill leading to a $100 check after sloppy spelling and a missing cross.
A Chicago Tribune snippet recalls a lover asking for the wedding date with the actress noting she cannot wed until after her divorce on Tuesday, delaying plans until at least next Wednesday. The exchange highlights a dramatic, personal moment in a publicized actress's life.
The Nickel Plate Road offers low excursion rates to Denver Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs Ogden Salt Lake City Hot Springs St Paul and Duluth Tickets on sale June 18 to Sept 10 valid for return to Oct 31 Contact nearest agent or Fort Wayne Indiana agents for details Also includes a miscellany of dated jokes and quotes from 1900.
Advertisement for stamps and printing outfitter in Fort Wayne Indiana inviting readers to write their needs for price quotes. Mentions a lock box address and advertising tone from an old newspaper. Also notes Arctic food allowances and comparing Greenland and New York feeding costs for soldiers.
A garbled collection cites diverse items from fashion to transport and social history. It mentions Mrs. Austins dress, tongue height versus stature, printer paper, a quirky London saying, Linwood Park Vermillion Ohio train stops, Moorish druggists displaying colored globes, and emancipation payments for serfs in Russia.
A brief notice notes a printer and stamping business offering a variety of stamp types and related printing supplies. It mentions potential customers seeking stamps and printing outfitting. No specific dates or locations are provided in the fragment.
An August special offer runs every Tuesday at one cent per mile to Buffalo and back via the Nickel Elate Road. Travel must be completed within three days. For details contact the nearest agent or C A Asterlin T Pp A Fort Wayne Indiana or K J Hamilton Agent Fort Wayne Indiana No. 146.
A Detroit Frees Press item notes a new clerk returns to the country, quipping the roosters crowing at a commission house across the street made him homesick. The humorous line captures small town vs city life mood.
Local ad style notice asking readers to send prices for cushion rubber stamps outfits and related items. Mentions Lock Box 219 Fort Wagney Germany claiming the first daily paper printed in 1524. Includes a Ruskin quote and a question about Mrs. Austin.
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