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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1869
Page
2
The Corydon Democrat notes that fifteen thousand U.S. bondholders hold heavy influence, surpassing millions of workers, as it urges tax equity and challenges wealth exemptions. It also reports on Georgia politics, Washington discussions, and the stance of church groups amid postwar reconstruction debates.
The New Albany Commercial endorses J C Albert of Orange County for Republican nomination for State Treasurer. Indiana politics show a mix of congressional speculation, amnesty discussions, and loyalty tests as Congress weighs the Fourteenth Amendment and Georgia bill actions.
Reports warn small pox spreading rapidly in Louisville with epidemic risk. A surgeon in China reportedly found a remedy using tonics and tartaric ointment to force eruption on a single area, aiming to spare internal organs. Also notes Mobile Weekly Register circulation, Langdon Agricultural Dept, and Confederate bond sale to New York at 35 dollars.
The House introduced and referred numerous bills on currency reform franking privileges national banking and wartime pensions. Also actions on Virginia admission reconstruction measures civil rights act retention and a plan for additional legal tender notes. A message announced ratification statuses from several states and a vote on inflation versus currency contraction followed.
A promotional appeal for Demorest's Monthly Demorest's Magazine of America offers a premium engraving with yearly subscriptions. The ad highlights The Useful The Entertaining and The Beautiful sections with patterns, fashion plates, gardening, and stories. Subscriptions are $3 annually, with premiums for clubs and a forger or jun engraving and postage details.
The Ting Ceienterdind Phrenological Journal proclaims a first class family magazine focused on the science of man brain functions language of origins and education. It promotes portraits programs premiums and is announced by S R Wells publisher at 389 Broadway New York with subscription rates and club offers.
Harper's Bazar weekly supplement offers full sized patterns on calendered paper with fashion plates and health and housekeeping content. Editorials aim at family use with stories and literary merit. Subscriptions include extra copies for clubs, prices for single numbers, year options, back volumes, and postage details. Address Harper & Brothers New York.
Farmers and all rural residents are urged to note an advisory of broad public interest. The message emphasizes agricultural concerns and civic duties affecting rural communities.
An expansive advertisement for the Rural American newspaper inviting club agents to start subscriptions. It promises sewing machines, eight day clocks, solid gold watches, and other premiums for new yearly and club subscriptions, with specials for early orders and joint club deals with the Corydon Democrat. Address given: C F Miner & Co New Brunswick New Jersey.
A New Albany reader testifies to relief from ague and fever after using Hurleys Ague Tonic. The letter crediting James Ruddle & Co. claims rapid improvement when taken per directions.
Letter from Dr Herley recounts a February inflammatory rheumatism attack and lung involvement. After using Compound Extra of Sarsaparilla for over two months, the writer reports improved cough, chest congestion, and reduced rheumatic pains, claiming five bottles taken. Signed Clemens.
James Travis of Louisville reports his children improved after using Dr Hurley s worm remedy from James Ruddle Co. The product is described as tasteless and palatable, enjoyed by children, with Travis praising it as a top remedy and recommending it to others. The note dates July 3, 1868.
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