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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1904
Page
1
A local store touts its experience in meeting customer wants with small profits and strong apparel items. The notice urges shoppers not to miss the featured clothing, highlighting popular selections and urging a thorough look before buying.
A local ad promotes a sale of dress goods and ladies skirts. It lists 36 inch venetians 50c, 56 inch suiting 50c, Thibet suiting 65c, 52 inch broadcloth 85c, cheviots and ziberlaine fabrics, and a 20 percent discount on skirts over $5. It touts variety, colors, and low prices from a major manufacturer.
Hurry for cloak bargains as new arrivals include ladies long tourist coats priced at 7.50 to 18.00 and a wide range of children’s long cloaks in sizes 2 through 14 years with exceptional values.
Farmers at Laconia and Elizabeth held well attended sessions despite rain. Missouri expert Mr King demonstrated a drag system to harden earth roads by drawing dirt to the center, filling ruts and puddles to form a cement like surface.Twenty or more farmers pledged to test the plan this winter and spring while quail killing bans were urged for five years. Music and hospitality accompanied the talks, with leaders Burton and Wright praised for coordination.
Sympathy is described in many vivid metaphors as vital to the heart during hardship. The piece defines sympathy as nourishment for the starving heart, mutual support, a staff for troubled life, and an instrument that responds to wear or woe, linking it to kindness and friendship.
Shoppers flock to Rielys for Christmas items as stores showcase seasonal goods and promotions. Locals report strong turnout with steady purchases across housewares toys and decorative items.
The case of John W. Doolittle and George C. Doolittle against Corydon seeks remuteration for water works work begun in 1901. A jury was empaneled but the trial spanned days with complex evidence, notes the burden on jurors, and ended with ongoing court sessions awaiting re convening.
Henderson Daily Gleaner notes Ed Sherrill Harrison County boy conducts a singing class of about eighteen scholars in the recent meeting. Sherrill's singing pleased listeners who called it a rare treat and welcomed his services again.
The New Albany Ledger notes discussions on the postmastership after the present term ends. It forecasts Robert W. Morris will likely succeed himself, and asserts his tenure has supported the Republican party in Floyd county.
The piece extols apples as a tasty fruit and valuable medicine. It notes a raw apple digests in about an hour and a half while boiled cabbage takes five hours. It praises baked apples as the best healthy dessert and mentions triplicate mirrors at Riely's drugstore.
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