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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1898
Page
3
The Baltimore American notes orange juice serves as a dress for black shoes, banana skin for tan footwear, and caution against blacking patent leathers. Clean patent leather with a damp sponge and dry, using vaseline or oil sparingly. Avoid wearing in cold weather to prevent cracking.
Railroad officials say operating express trains is very expensive and speed reductions are being considered. The system is strained and competition is costly in today’s business climate. Health concerns are cited as Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is recommended as the remedy.
The New Zealand Assembly approved an old age pension for all residents over 60. The annual amount is 90 dollars, about 1.75 dollars weekly, with income limits set at five dollars per week and property under 2,700 dollars. Twenty years residence and ten years exemplary conduct are required, while vagrants and drinkers are excluded.
A compact advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease uncomfortable cold damp feet, swollen or sweaty skin, blisters and callouses, and corns. It claims warmth and comfort for walking and offers a 25 cent price with a free trial package by mail from Allen S. Olmsted.
Maude says she will accompany Mr. Willing to the opera tomorrow evening. Clara asks if Maude accepted the invitation. Maude notes it is not strange. she will go only if a chaperon accompanies.
The article claims cold and heat worsen neuralgia but St Jacobs Oil eases the condition promptly by acting on the nerves.
A brief dialogue excerpt shows Mrs. Bingle-George urging readiness before a planned enterprise. She asks to go downtown and promises to hear it on Sunday, indicating a forthcoming domestic decision or confrontation.
Attention is called to the excellent service of the North Western Line to California with favorable single and round trip rates for this travel season. Daily first class and tourist sleeping cars, weekly guided tourist car parties, multiple routes offered without extra charges, details from Chicago & North Western Railway agents. Abs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children offered. 25 cents. WANTED case of bad health promoted by Ripans. Send 5 cents for samples and testimonials.
Congress reopens under public interest after Spain’s war victory. New members take oaths in both houses as President’s message is read. Notable visitors include foreign diplomats and dignitaries while leaders pledge swift action on budgets and army grants.
Indiana community notes recount William M. Baker born 1810 in Brookville hollow tree, Civil War cook, now sight restored in Dayton Soldiers Home. Reports on North Salem incorporation, Boone County courthouse plans, a horse thief association forming at Mariasville, and various local incidents, births, inheritances, and patents across the state.
Forcing bulbs in winter relies on warmth to speed development while cooler storage slows them and yields longer lasting blooms. An ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure Deafness caused by catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for a cure, with a circular mailed free by F. J. Cheney & Co.
A witty exchange questions why good men have no chance in politics. The speaker implies virtue must be kept private until after election, warning that public virtue can hinder winning office.
A reader asserts that deeply embedded sciatic nerve pain in St Jacobs can be reached by oil treatment. The claim emphasizes the oil’s penetrating and effective curative powers as proof of its efficacy.
A legend from England credits poet Alexander Pope with planting the first weeping willow there. The tale ties the tree to Pope and suggests a historic horticultural origin in English gardens.
An assertion that St Jacobs Oil could cure bruises and remove spots is paired with a note about a French patent for bicycle driving gear. The gear connects the chain to two small wheels on the frame, with teeth meshing outside the chain.
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nourishing hot beverage for children, claiming it substitutes coffee. It states Grain-O is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee, and costs about a penny per serving, with broad grocery availability.
A dated testimonial extols Lane's Family Medicine for daily bowel movement aid and overall health. It claims liver and kidney benefits and relief from headaches with prices at 25 and 50 cents. Mention of Piso's Cure for Consumption and a note on old Spanish silver coins follows.
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