26 Dec 1906
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1906
Page
1
The Hub expresses gratitude to customers for their patronage and outlines the plan to double sales in 1907. It credits success to reliable stock of dry goods clothing hats shoes and furnishings and promises fair prices and honest dealings with a money back guarantee while inviting new customers to visit.
An offer claiming a free ten day home remedy for leucorrhoea and other female complaints targets mothers and sisters. It guarantees a complete self cure without a doctor and promotes a costly book, urging readers to send name and address to GRS M Summers in Notre Dame Indiana for delivery by mail.
Five drawer drop head machine with automatic lift and lock offered at $30 to $35 is advertised for $18.50. The item is described as finely finished and built with ball bearing throughout.
The article claims John D. Rockefeller's annual income reaches $60 million and details a rapid accumulation of wealth. It cites Henry H Rogers and John D Archbold confirming the figure and notes Rockefeller’s daily, hourly, and per-minute earnings as his fortune expands.
A humorous tip from the Bluffton Indiana Banner urges returning home for consolation fun and better behavior. The note adds a product plug for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold by L A Riely & Son druggists.
C H Ginkins announces the largest spring stock of marble and granite ever in Corydon. Visit the main office one square south of the depot on RR to select work for spring delivery at the lowest prices.
Reports praise A series of field meetings across Iowa with good programs and strong attendance. George W. Gaunt, National Grange lecturer, deemed Corydon in Harrison County among the best, drawing about 5000 citizens and closing local businesses for the event.
Ida F Engleman Mrs John Feller recovered from lagrippe and can go out. Wm Boley returned from Kentucky to visit family. Rev E G Jann preached at Luther's Chapel Dec 23 at 2 30 pm. Mollie Bailor of Washington visiting brother Lee Hottell family. David Conrad installed a new Eureka telephone box bringing the line to 12. George Armstrong of Iowa visited his father in law James Winn. Rev A M Sappenfield preached at Mt Solomon Xmas evening at 7 pm and plans to visit his mother in Newberry Ind on Wednesday.
A mother from Holly Springs North Carolina recalls a severe bronchitis attack on her baby after measles. After trying eight stores for a recommended remedy with no success a storekeeper urged Chamberlain's Cough Remedy which restored the child's health. Sold by L A Riley & Son druggists.
All persons owing dog tax are requested to pay up before the flat day of January 1907. Wm. S. RUSSELL, Trustee. Taylor Tp. Also advertising oil meal oyster shell grit bone and meat meal at W. H. Bullett & Son's.
Harrison County teachers gather Friday December 28 1906 at The School for a session on the schools mechanical phase agriculture in public schools and reading methods Discussions cover eighth grade pupil performance school government and miscellaneous work with notes inviting all teachers and trustees to attend every part of the program led by Pleasant Jenkins Co Superintendent.
William Ridley died November 30 1906 after a severe attack of lagrippe His death leaves a wife two daughters two sisters and one brother The speaker notes his long life born April 21 1832 and many relatives mourn his loss The verse honors his memory and faith in Heaven by A E W
An old advertisement explains that a common cold can open the door to diphtheria and claims Chamberlains Cough Remedy cures the cold and reduces diphtheria risk. It notes the product is sold by L. A. Riely & Son, druggists.
Birthday celebrations mark the 38th year of Henry Sears Jr as friends and relatives gather December 15 1906 at Georgetown Indiana. Guests arrive with food and conversation as Rev A B Condo Amos Crosby and G H Koch entertain then depart with warm wishes for many more anniversaries.
Resolutions express sorrow for the death of their president Mrs J P Louden. The church loses a faithful member and the society an earnest worker and contributor. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved. A record copy will be filed and copies sent to county papers for publication.
A Leavenworth Indiana woman nearly faced surgery for female ailments and stomach catarrh but recovered after husband delayed operation and she used Electric Bitters. The ad promises a cure for torpid liver kidney disease biliousness jaundice chills fever debility nervousness and blood poisoning at 50 cents a bottle. Lew M O Bannon announces legal services and notary work at his office over the First National Bank.
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