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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1901
Page
3
A nostalgic poem about a lost child’s belongings, from a ragged coat to a penknife and marbles. The speaker recalls each item with affectionate detail and laments the child’s absence, the pockets now empty, yet the memories remain bright as stars.
A group of boys crowds a miners office seeking a single job opening. Dick Norton stands out with confidence as the great man announces only one position, prompting mixed reactions and a tense moment among the hopefuls.
In a city layoff tale, Dick Norton and Ned receive a job offer from a mercantile owner who recalls their help to an elderly apple woman. The merchant, impressed by Dick’s kindness, hires him for Monday and promises advancement, while Ned reflects on their lucky break and the city’s best house.
The schooner Thallium crew led by Captain IWvent played a snowball style shipboard ball game near Lingtut in 30 below zero with the British bark Silicon joining. A midnight sun audience of Esquimo watched as Thallium won 51 to 48. Proatswain Brown tied the score with a slide from third to the plate. The Thallium, built in Bucksport Maine, is the first Greenland voyage vessel in twenty years.
A man found a natural drawing on a large fungus showing a farmhouse scene with a barn, open doors, fields and farm workers. Close inspection proves it is nature made, not human art, highlighting a prosperous farm setting amid rural life.
A preacher urges the power of a single well spoken word to encourage courage in the starting man, comfort the sorrowing, warn of danger, and bring souls to Christ. He cites historic trials of Decatur and Milton, and ends with the gospel bell inviting all to come.
Minneapolis residents hear of A E Ayers long ill with Brights disease and diabetes who was given days to live. Four doctors predicted imminent death, but a well known remedy aided recovery. Ayers, now in Bath Maine, sends a letter dated Soldiers and Sailors Home Bath for publication.
A. E. Ayers of Minneapolis credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with saving his life after doctors declared him near death from Bright's Disease and Diabetes. He reports remarkable improvement after using about forty boxes and urges others to consider the remedy, noting counterfeit pills exist.
A newspaper ad extols Grain-O a grain based drink for children claiming it nourishes and can replace coffee. It touts pure grain content a coffee like taste and low cost of 15 and 25 cents while noting Grain-O is sold by grocers. The text also mentions bulldog jaw anatomy to explain its strong bite.
An old advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a cure for coughs with a free sample bottle offered by druggists. It notes 23 and 50 cent bottle sizes and warns about delays being dangerous. The copy also markets Mrs. Austin's pancake flour as a breakfast option.
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