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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1899
Page
7
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a grain drink to replace coffee for kids. It claims Grain-O is delicious, nourishing, and costs about a quarter of coffee, with grocers selling it for 15¢ to 20¢.
A dialogue from the Washington Star notes a man of ideal temperament telling a young worker that mastery comes only through constant study. The youth vows to study but fears missing out as others hustle for business.
Fragmented ad-like text describes German coffee berry seed sales and promotional offers. Mentions Salzera company and a cut-out promotion plus free samples. Contains unclear pricing and garbled phrases.
A satirical exchange between a wife and husband exposes marital tensions over money and motives. The vignette centers on Mrs Spatts and her spouse as they spar about marriage reasons and material expectations.
A questionable promotion uses St Jacobs Oil to promise a twist that claims to straighten and strengthen muscles, drawing scrutiny over safety and veracity of the remedy.
A clipped exchange reveals a wounded pride over a missed promotion. The characters, Me of Many and She, tease each other about injuries and blame vanity for a setback, hinting at workplace tension and satire.
Promotes daily bowel movements for health and notes gentle action on liver and kidneys. Claims cure for sick headache and mentions price and other vague benefits. Language is promotional and appears inconsistent with medical standards.
The piece discusses Joseph Studebaker’s views on using self government in schools to teach citizenship. It argues schools should curb tyranny and enable miniature democracy with pupil councils and monthly elections, aiming to make students learn usefulness through participation. It questions the value of youth holding office and voting now versus future growth.
A jumble of local items reports on roller skating, farm mail delivery debates, grain and wheat damages from freezes, and planned county seat shifts. Several deaths and injuries are noted including Mrs Catherine Jones and Dr A A Abernathy, plus a fatal accident near Shelbyville. Patents awarded to Indiana inventors are listed.
The John M Smyth Company at 150 to 166 West Madison Street claims to be the largest furniture house worldwide. Its building spans seven and one half acres of floor space and in thirty years has furnished nearly three quarters of a million homes. Goods may be returned if not as represented with a refund. A large illustrated catalogue is offered free on request.
A German military critic calculates the vast size of Continental armies, imagining tens of millions and a procession stretching over 4,010 miles. If assembled on a war footing, the column would take nearly a year to pass a fixed point, illustrating the scale of modern armaments.
A compact selection notes that neglect of rheumatism can lead to disability and wasted time and money, then promotes St. Jacobs Oil as a cure. It cites a quote from Philips Brooks on goodness and impact, plus a list of remedies including Yake Laxative and chromo Quinine Tablets with refund offers.
An advertisement from Bluf Cheney and Company of Toledo offers one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case cured by Catarrh Cure. Local signers Clay and Truan along with KinNay and Manvin endorse the firm as trustworthy. The medicine is described as an internal remedy affecting blood and mucous surfaces, priced at 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available.
Washington Star quotes a temperance pledge while Col. Stillwell jokes about mint juleps. An ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ex, claiming it warms feet and relieves pain. London health authorities warn against chewing gum, deeming it more dangerous than penny ice cream.
Grain-O is promoted as a coffee substitute made from pure grains with a rich brown color like mocha. It claims to be safe for children and adults, easy on delicate stomachs, and priced at 1 dollar 25 cents per package. Sold by all grocers. An Encouraging Symptom.
Frost causes car aches though St Jacobs Oil promises relief and a cure. The text notes doctors in China are employed yearly with pay ranging from a half penny to sixpence per day for each family.
An advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a quick cough cure and invites readers to obtain a free sample from their druggist. It notes bottles are sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes and warns that delays are dangerous. It also mentions tuberoses and a botanical note about Polianthes tuberosa.
Cafe and observation cars highlight superb through trains on the Queen and Crescent Route from Cincinnati south with excellent service aboard.
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