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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1903
Page
6
A New York state correspondent in American Agriculturist promotes winter rhubarb as a marketable hotbed crop. The guide covers bed preparation, root handling, manure layering, heating, and harvesting, with tips on bundles, pricing, and small-town demand.
A fragmentary report notes a heavy villain in a theatrical setting named in a dialogue about the word revenge. The scene includes the manager praising the character's adaptation and a humorous reference to lenient pronunciation. Authorities or exact event details are not given.
A vintage advertisement urges treating consumption early with Scott's Emulsion reinforced by fresh air rest and good nutrition. It warns against delaying and promotes sending a free sample while stressing honesty about illness. The copy notes product labeling and a purchase point at Cott & Bowne, chemists in New York.
The American Park and Outdoor Art Association in Buffalo reviews local improvement methods from North Billerica Massachusetts and Harrisburg Pennsylvania. It praises expert consultation, highway and park expansion, corporate and youth involvement, and civic planning for enduring urban beautification.
A 1903 testimonial claims Wine of Cardui cured prolonged suppression of menses and periodical headaches. The writer reports rapid improvement after nineteen days and urges discouraged women to try the remedy with a one dollar bottle offer.
A mix of quotes on timepiece regulation and night delays, a New York Times piece on book marking by women, and a Henry Cabot Lodge view on Senate power. The selections explore psychology of reading, timekeeping quirks, and institutional authority.
Dialogue from a bygone domestic scene shows Georgie defending a 5 cent coin saved for Aunt Hetty instead of contributing to a mission box. The exchange reveals family humor and a child’s interpretation of religious obligation.
The article advises that croup begins with hoarseness followed by a rough cough. It recommends giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first signs to prevent symptoms and reduce danger. Mentioned drug store Crosler's Corner as a sale point.
Washing colored curtains can be safe with bran in the wash water. Boil bran in water for ten minutes, then use soap jelly in a separate tub, rinse in clear bran water, and finally rinse again in cold water without wringing to avoid creases. Hang to dry with careful shaping.
A novel invention aims to support heavy books at eye level to prevent strain. The device uses a vertical post with a bottom clamp gripping a chair leg and an adjustable shelf at the top. The shelf is hinged to fold back when the reader sits or rises, keeping the book in front of the face without tiring the arms.
A ripe winter squash is halved and deseeded then baked with a splash of water. After an hour and a half the cover is removed to drain liquid, then salted and topped with butter before a brief return to the oven for browning. The dish is served from the shells with a spoon. Pumpkin improves with long, slow cooking.
Cleaning tips include removing knife stains with raw potato and brick dust and silencing doors with soap and a pencil point. A tablespoonful of turpentine in the clothes boiler whitens linen removes stains and eases washing. Rinse and air dry.
In Life magazine dialogue the adoring bride questions whether the wedding falls on Wednesday or Thursday while the groom insists it is Friday. The exchange reflects a light domestic moment and the couple’s affectionate banter.
A Thomson aphorism notes that base envy withers before the joy of others and resents excellence it cannot reach.
General Manager H B Spencer indicates trains 1 and 2 run solid between Louisville and St Louis with through coaches and Pullman sleepers. Trains 3 and 4 run solid between Louisville with parlor cafe cars. Trains 9 and 10 run through Louisville Evansville. Trains 422 and 321 carry through first class coaches between Louisville and Evansville.
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