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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1906
Page
8
A medical note touts Miona stomach tablets as a cure for indigestion and related nervous symptoms. It claims long term heart and kidney patients found overall health improvement after use. The ad urges readers to buy 50¢ boxes from A. Biely & Son and try the product with a promised guarantee.
The Good Citizen's League reports a two year license ban after remonstrances against saloon applicants. A broad campaign gathered 703 voter powers of attorney, filing August 3, and the board refused licenses citing community will and legal obstacles. The group vows continued vigilance to keep saloons out and protect law and order.
The Indiana State Fair will host a nightly airship exhibition during the September week with Leo Stevens of New York under contract to perform daily at the fair. Stevens claims historic patents tie into the Baldwin Westons Beesny craft and notes earlier demonstrations at Coney Island in 1902. He says the Goutritanee builder is both airship creator and diver, with talks on aerial navigation planned when not in flight. The fair runs five full days with concerts vaudeville and other attractions, closing September 1. officials urge strong attendance and emphasize equal focus on each day.
A long list of subscribers and donors appears, naming New Albany Business College and numerous individuals from Corydon, Mount Carmel, Lebanon, Rock Haven, and beyond. Entries include Mr. and Mrs. names with locations such as Burlington, Parkman, St. Francisville, and Evans Landing. Amounts mentioned reach up to 2,585 and 1,000 dollars, with several land transfers and gifts noted alongside.
A local moral urges households to plan for rain and keep Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand for sudden illnesses. Sold at St. Watson's drug store.
State of Indiana Harrison County coroner found Loran Harding died from accidental crushing by a Joe rolling from a wagon at a Corydon area sawmill. Witnesses testified and a written record notes Harding’s age about seven years, weight seventy two pounds, three feet tall with red hair and blue eyes.
Executed on the Harrison Circuit Court docket, Henry J. Deen as plaintiff and Valentine as defendant, a sheriff sale scheduled for Saturday, September 7, to honor a real estate foreclosure. Property includes 40 acres in the southwest quarter and 80 acres more or less in the northwest quarter, with detailed metes and bounds, located in the township and range specified, with terms per court order.
Dr Vion A Denton of Greenville Virginia said Miss Mittie Chappell of this place were united in marriage at the home of the States sister Mrs B D Baker on Paria Avenue Wednesday by Rev Simpson of the Christian church. Immediate relatives and a few intimate friends attended. The couple left on the evening train for Greenville where Mr Denton is a practicing dentist.
Mrs. John Frakes Sr. was honored with a delightful surprise party on August 7. Twenty seven friends gathered for crood cheer and abundant refreshments as they wished her many more years of health and happiness.
An advertisement touts a bogus cure claiming to treat ledwet tinges and various ailments in children. It offers mail order treatment via Dr. K Hall of St. Louis Missouri and Kentucky testimonials, urging readers to send no money now but write for more information.
Five drawer drop head and automatic lock machine advertised as finely finished. Original price range set at $50 to $35, now offered at eighteen dollars and fifty cents. Indicates emphasis on durability and value in a hardware sale.
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