Local Democrat urges readers to boost circulation in Corydon paper
In February 1879 the Corydon Democrat urges Democratic friends across the county to subscribe and grow the paper's reach or risk cessation. It notes prices cut to boost support, reports church events in Sharon and Bradford, tax collection praise for Edward Harbinson, local real estate and schooling news, jail fire incident, and notices of meetings and advertisements.
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Keller & Brown
Democrat
Wien
Corydon
Harneon
Harrizon County
Indiana
Erwennlp
New Albany urged to build turnpike to Bridgeport
The New Albany Ledger appeals to citizens to finance a turnpike from New Albany to Bridgeport connecting with the Elizabeth and Bridgeport pike. Without this road southern Harrison county trade may shift to Louisville. The paper notes promises have little value and forecasts two turnpikes from Lanesville to Bridgeport and Valley City to Bridgeport within eighteen months with Louisville backing the effort.
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New Albany Ledger
New Albany
Bridgeport
Tidgeport
Harrison County
Louisville
the Ledger
Lanesville
Valley City
Elizabeth
Colored delegates clash in county convention over state appoints
Radical friends back away from colored allies in appointing delegates to the state convention. Some delegates favored including colored wings, others opposed, leading to a compromise to favor the negro and focus on white soldiers and tariff issues. The party pledges suffrage and office rights for the negro and praises black soldiers for heroic service.
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Republican Party
Testimony to Florence Sewing Machine Durability
A customer from New Albany Indiana extols the Florence Sewing Machine after eight years of use noting it has never needed repair and still works as easily as when purchased. Additional items mention a salary increase for Judge William T. Jones, a potato promotion, and advertisements for Demorest's Young America and Riverside Magazine with March issues and premiums.
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Florence
Asaine
William T. Jones
Wyoming
Demorest Monthly March issue glows with fashion and gems
The March number of Demorest's Monthly Magazine offers literary gems and spring fashion displays. Subscribers at $3 receive a premium engraving valued at $10 and a model parlor magazine, with Demorest's address listed as 838 Broadway.
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Wdemorest
Young America
Demorest
Eaah
Demorest’s Monthly
Broadway
Stomach Bitters praised amid political attacks and racial tensions
A regional newspaper extols Dr Robask's Stomach Bitters as a top remedy for dyspepsia and stomach issues and urges readers to try it. The page also rails at postwar Radical Republicans, criticizing salaries and corruption, lampooning Grant and Sherman, and denigrating Rhode Island's civil rights actions with orations on race and society.
Marriage Licenses Issued in Clerk's Office Recently
The Clerk issued marriage licenses to Benjamin Borden and Amanda Pitman. James McTntyre and Rachel Jamison. Christopher Kesner and Hannah Fleck. Benjamin F. Peter and Abbie Sleimons. Philip Bennett and Sarah Wright. Jesse Faith and Mary Smith. Henry Clay and Mariah Brown. George Po Dibas and Philomina Atoker. Francia Miller and Mary Austin.
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Benjamin Borden
Amanda Pitman
James 8
McTntyre
Rachel Jamison
Christopher Kesner
Hannah Fleck
Benjamin F. Peter
Abbie E. Sleimons
Philip RB. Bennett
Sarah FE. Wright
Jesse Faith
Mary C. Smith
Henry Clay
Mariah Brown
George Po Dibas
Philomina Atoker
Francia M. Miller
Mary Jane Austin
Presbyterian Mite Society Meets at Judge Porter's Home
The Presbyterian Mite Society will hold its meeting tonight at Judge Porter’s residence.
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Mite Societes
Presbyterian Mite Society
Judge Porter
Marriages Note Feb 15 16 17 1579 in Corydon county
The notice records several marriage announcements by Rev J McConnel Rev J G Williamson and Justice officers. Couples include Benjamin Borden and Amanda Pitman James Meintyre and Rachel Jamison Christopher Kesner and Hannah Flock Henry Clay and Mara Brown with witnesses and locations centered in Corydon and Boone township.
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J. McConnel
The
Reformed Church
Benjamin Borden
Amanda ‘PitMan
Joseph Pitman
John G. Williamson
Presbyterian Church
This Place
Bens. F. Peter
Abair BE
Slemons
John Slemons
Corydon
Ind
Wm. T. Jones
Wyoming
Lizzie Sibert
J.G. Williamson
James Meintyre
Rachel Jamison
Boone Township
This County
Justice Stoner
Christopher Kesner
Hannah Flock
Scott Township
Justice Reynolds
Henry Clay
Mara Brown
Louisville Markets Price List From Louisville Courier
A February price page lists goods under Louisville and New Albany markets including apples, beeswax, butter, flour, corn meal, dried fruit, cattle, hogs, hemp, lime, oats, seeds, cheese, poultry, and more with varied unit prices and ranges. Notable items include wheat, corn, oats, potatoes, onions, apples, peaches, butter, eggs, and flour priced per bushel, barrel, or pound.
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Louisville
New Albany
Louisville Courier
Beastie
Fk Elteg
Ee Bn Pt
Kip City
Ely
SPECIAL NOTICES ON GRAIN OF ARBENTG DR HARVER S RARE TASTE
An ad touts grain of Arentg or other mineral tonic from Jas Ruppie Cols, claiming it prevents chills and diseases of cold season. It promises healthful effects without side effects, urging preemptive use in half doses thrice daily for immunity.
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Harver
Jas. Ruppie &Cols Oulunin
Roback's Bitters Claim Superior Nature and Cure
Roback's Stom jah Bitters surpass all other bitters in merit. The product is not a beverage but a potent tonic using expensive drugs for indigestion dyspepsia and related conditions. It restores vital forces and tones the system, unlike common bitters marketed as beverages.
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Roback
Swedish Doctor Introduces Scan dinarian Bloml Purifier
It is now eleven years since Dr Pohack from Stockholm first brought the Scandinavian Bloml Purifier to this country. Thousands have been cured by its use for scrofula and other blood diseases. The remedy includes iodide of potassium and syma of suullingia with Swedish imported drugs, kept under apothecary control. One trial convinces even the skeptical.
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Pohack
Stockholn
Sneiden
Suillingia
Sreeden
T. A. Hurley
John W.dixson W. Levi
Dr Robrack's Blood Pills Claim Superior Vaccine Safety
A distorted medical claim asserts blood pills are unsurpassed for vaccines and fetal safety, arguing universal suitability and safety for all clinical uses. The text mixes nonsensical phrases and dubious assurances about administration and protection.
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Robrack
Vaisines
Uae
Hurley's Ague Tonic Marketed as Fearless Remedy
A 1868 testimonial from New Albany Indiana praises Hurley’s Ague Tonic as the only reliable remedy for ague and fever. Vincent Kirke reports months of illness cured after using the tonic per directions and recommends it for all cases of ague.
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Hurley
New Albany
Ind
Jas, Rudadle
Vincent Kirke
Hurley's Sarsaparilla with Iodide of Potash Adverts
Jos Clement reports severe inflammatory rheumatism and lung trouble in February. After taking Hurley s Compound Extract of Sarsaparilla for over two months and five bottles his cough and rheumatic pains improved, and he endorses others with similar afflictions to try the remedy.
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Jos, Clement
PortiaR Worn Candy for Worms Says PortiaR Worn Candy
A testimonial from Louisville dated July 3 1865 praises a candy remedy for worms. James Ruddle and Co. Gents publish a statement by James Travis about partial relief for children who formerly used Dr Kurley’s remedy. The candy is described as tasteless and highly palatable.
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James Ruddle & Co
Gents
James Travis
Louisville
Seabrook Infant Soothing Syrup Offered for Various Ailments
Advertises Dr Seabrook s Infant Soothing Syrup as safe and effective for summer complaints bowel irregularity teething and rest for mother and child. Testimonial from Mrs Sarah Randolph of Tennessee Feb 12 1266 notes personal relief and requests local druggists stock it with order by express if unavailable. For sale by L W Hunt Co Louisville.
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Tenn
Jamee Ruddle $& Co
Louisville
Dr. Seabrook
Express
Sarah
Randolph
L. W. Hunt & Co
Sapty 6dlly Goods For Sale By W Reader
Local sale notice advertises assorted goods available from W Reader identified in fragmentary listing. Details unclear but indicates items offered by a private seller with potential prices or terms not legible.
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Amie WW
Brewster
Sharon Church
Webster Township
J. G. Willamson
Moses Smith
Bradford
Edward Harbinson
George Lane
Afr. Sharp
Anna T. Snyder
Dewey
Floyd Criminal Court
Jake Byerly
George Snider
Peter Hoffman
Snider
Mr. Hoffman
Cyrus PT. Nixon
Indianapolis
Jacob Byerly
Jake
Sry
Peter H. Tabler
Posey Township
J. W. Julian
M. E
Godey
Indy Hook
Exsta Swift
New Alvany Ind
McDuff Bro
B. Luckert
Riverside Wagazinge
Riverside
Stephen
la Fonisine
Froissart
Paul K. Hayne
Tce
Baltic
Kuntze
Chile
Pelham W. Ames
Patrick
Eva
Vieux Moustache
Anna Silvernail
Chouseholds
Prescott
Little Folk
Alba
Father Gander
C.P. Cranch
Hurd ¢& Houghton
New York
Demeorest Monthly
Sherman
Sheridan
Halleck
Grant
Utysses
Congress
Clay
Webster
Calhoun
Supreme Bench
Rhode Island
House
Massachusetts
Rhode Islanders
Fieir
Monsieur Fishback
Cumback
Cincinnati
Benjamin Fatler
Morydon Market
Corydon, Indiana
Dealera
Tebacesa
Harrison Circuit Court
Jeemiah Lone
John ©. Dinkelager
Harrison Common Pleas Court
Felix Troncin
Thomas K. Smith
John C. Winkalager
Will
Peter Endris
H.C
Robacks
Blo
Bluoy
Europe
Victor Rivad &Co
Main Street
Lotisviller
Nere
Board of Commissioners
David M. Farnsley
Dr. Avery
Palmyra
William Bott
Hurleys
Ague Tonic
Portiar
Seabrook
United States
Jabamel Ruddle & CO
Proprietors
James Ruddie & Co
Bullett Street
Louisville, KY
Sapty
W. Reader
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