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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1904
Page
7
Local notes report ill health of several residents and social visits in Corydon New Albany and Valley City. The column mentions Christmas at home and New Year gatherings plus a sale of cedar posts and laundry service ads. World Fair exhibits and German and Irish pavilions are noted along with product endorsements and a Grand New Year dinner.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Denbo hosted a Christmas dinner for their children with H W Denbo M M Denbo and families and Mr and Mrs Tom Keller of New Albany present. Dr Amzi Weaver resigns from New Amsterdam school to attend Louisville medical college and may become a physician this year. Two acres near the Palace of Agriculture at the World’s Fair grounds become a natural garden displaying Mississippi and Missouri valley wildflowers. A watch meeting at Mr and Mrs G H Mathes entertained about seventy five guests with sandwiches pickles and coffee. Herman Albin of Wagar MD writes of Harrison county people thriving in the West and is son of John Albin. Miss Helen Bauer of Elizabeth hosted friends Christmas in honor of Miss Marie Bauer Frances and Frank Brown of Louisville with refreshments and cheer. The Democrat notes a delay in its new year resolutions due to a patron arrears situation and humorously laments the feud between editor and reader.
A pack of untamed canines living a mile south of Greenville preys on chickens and robs hen roosts, prompting farmers to act. Several farmers have died in efforts to kill the wild dogs, who originally numbered about eight and made their den on Jefferson Williams's farm.
Notice to hunters and trespassers prohibiting entry on Reed Sharp's farm. Also an advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy guarantees satisfaction with refunds if two thirds of the bottle is used. promoted as a cure for diarrhoea coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Sold at Cres ier's corner store.
Medical advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims wide cures and offers a free sample bottle and book by mail to readers who mention the paper.
An American girl and a bemused fellow traveler share a rain soaked train ride from Macon to Bellegarde. They exchange glances and wry banter as tunnels and valleys pass, ending with a kiss and a playful quarrel over a hat and seating. The piece weaves travel observations with light romance aboard a European rail journey.
A dialog from a New York Evening Journal item features a worried speaker who overduely fears for George at sea. The other character suggests sending a message by bottle while noting the voyage’s impracticality. The exchange hints at stage actors and a joke about role immersion.
This advertisement touts growth through knowledge of customer needs and honest value. It highlights new season buying, exclusive coat designs, and a complete ready to wear millinery section for women and children with very low prices.
We are selling agents in this city for the New Albany Hosiery Mills and New Albany Woolen Mills. Large quantities of wool and cotton hosiery are offered at mill prices. A big lot of blankets, slightly damaged by machinery, is priced extremely low for quick clearance over the next few days.
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