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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
5
A detailed guide describes an ice house suitable for one or two farm families. It covers wall depth, drainage by loose stones, a cobble and sawdust packed interior, timber framing with 2 by 6 joists, exterior siding, double doors, and precise spacing to create a six inch air space. The text emphasizes proper packing for insulation and easy ice removal.
The text discusses building an icehouse with thick ice packed in sawdust and ventilation strategies. It also notes farmers benefit from wood lots supplying fuel posts rails timber boards and shingles, making well managed woodlands a national asset.
The Ohio State Grange authorized a three member committee to introduce a statewide program of systematic agricultural and domestic science study. Dr W O Thompson, Homer C Price, and Mary E Lee will supervise work under Ohio State University and College of Agriculture guidance with aims to educate farmers and farm wives on soil, sanitation, crops, breeds, rural economics, and home making.
A letter from F N Tacket of Alliance Kentucky recalls 1903 as a year of blood due to lung hemorrhage yet claims Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption cured him after four bottles. The ad cites Lt A Riley Son drug store price 50 cents and trial bottle free. An amusing debate on a woman's most fascinating life period follows, cited to Bremen Zeitung.
A. C. Stickel of Miletus West Virginia reports a dangerous surgical ulcer removal was prevented by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and claims persistent use cured it. The product is advertised for cuts burns and injuries and sold by L. A. Riely & Son druggist.
The article notes walnuts as a regular French diet item eaten with garlic rubbed bread and used to make oil cheaper than pressed olives. It also mentions prisoners in some prisons cracking walnuts and pressing kernels into oil.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a reliable remedy for sprains and rheumatic pains. In Brazil Indiana, John Klyne, accused in a murder, was captured and taken to Rockville after hiding in a mine shaft. A fire tragedy in Redkey, Indiana, claims Florence Knox as a girl burned to death by clothing ignition from a gas stove.
An appeal by Mrs. Summers offers a free ten day home treatment for leucorrhoea green sickness and menstrual issues plus a free book WOMAN'S OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. She promises cure without a doctor and invites readers to mail name and address to receive materials and locality references.
An advertisement from J J Bullest & Son promotes a line of washing machines with a claim of excellent satisfaction. The snippet includes the business name and address style typical of a retailer.
Mrs S Rossethal of Turner Michigan says Chamberlain's Cough Medicine relieved cough and croup in her family and she highly recommends it. Sold by L A Riley & Son. Also Boonville Indiana reports a fatal family feud when John B Reed was shot by his father in law Stephen Davis amid lingering disputes. Pazo Ointment promises a guaranteed cure for piles with refunds if not effective within 14 days at 0c.
Attend Grange meetings for information and broader views of the Order’s work for farmers and their families. Members will feel honored and gain new inspiration for their work, even if it requires traveling.
Ohio takes the lead in establishing traveling libraries with 900 issued by the Ohio State Library and active grange involvement. Farmers are the largest users while the national grange holds $87 000 in good securities, signaling financial strength and a conservative policy for funding. The piece also notes a Christian World endorsement of flowers as a moral influence and duty to nurture beauty.
Governor Hanly issues a Thanksgiving Proclamation designating Thursday November 30 as the day for prayer and offerings to the Most High. He urges Indiana residents to join in sober gratitude for prosperity and progress across the state during the past year.
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A Christian Zulu-Katir recounts a vision of heaven from a dream to another Kadir. The listener asks about the heavenly beings, and the teller replies that he did not look into the kitchen.
Reader warns against letting dogs run or play soon after meals as undigested food may remain for hours. The note emphasizes avoiding postprandial romping and slow digestion, advising restraint and caution.
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