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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1901
Page
9
A Public Press opinion argues a newspaper must sell its product and rent its space to survive. It notes publishers often provide free space but contends such generosity should be limited like a grocer's sample, since revenue from ads and sales sustains the newspaper's existence.
Representative Overstreet from Indianapolis introduces a bill to preserve the parity of U.S. money by strengthening the gold standard and allowing exchangeability of gold and silver at the treasury. The measure declares all U S gold coins and minor coins exchangeable at par upon demand, arguing it would commoditize silver.
In Heth Township a community gathering at the Parsonage celebrated Rev Emma Himelhebe assisting Rev Hobson at Mt Zion. She received a gold watch and 21075 in money, with thanks expressed for her kindness. The event also notes a planned iron bridge at Sepp's Landing next spring.
A Crawford County farmer lost a cow last week after the animal roamed a summer kitchen, found and swallowed an old umbrella and cake yeast. The yeast fermented in the cow’s stomach causing fatal agony before death.
A county notice from a local pharmacy promoting Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for constipation indigestion and stomach trouble asserts the agency has secure stock and guarantees efficacy. The letter closes with a sales push inviting calls.
Damaged OCR lists community items including Mrs Solin illness visits by Ida Cotner to Miss Maud Sitter and Lydia Elbert traveling to New Mid Motown. Mentions of weddings rumored, Chas Sutter visiting relatives, and Elhanan Zimmerman and Pouch Backherms in the sawmill business.
George W Jenkins died January 4 1901 aged 66 years 9 months 6 days after a long marriage to Phebe Anne Crayden begun in 1849 He served three years in the Civil War Company A List Indiana Infantry His wife and family request thanks for kindness shown during illness and mourn his passing accompanied by verses and religious reflection
The piece claims most Americans suffer from Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint and lists symptoms like sour stomach headaches and heartburn. It touts August Flower at 75 cents as a cure, urging readers to ask their druggist and try two doses, promising relief and noting Green's Prize Almanac.
The town hears of an upcoming wedding involving Mr Strand Elbert and Mr Curtis Daley. A grand street parade occurred December Sth with participants Maud Safler Lida Lillpop Lee Backherms Nettie Backherms Lidda Elbert Nora Eeekoart Rowan Boone Pam Miller. They visited Prof Seiple's school after the parade and praised by Bertha Zimmerman and Dolorous Dauggins before returning home.
The Sentinel Almanac presents nearly 100 pages of statistical and general information on Indiana public affairs. The 1901 edition offers full election returns and serves as a daily reference for professionals, officials, farmers, teachers, and informed citizens.
A letter from Ray Buckley of DeWitt Iowa endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a great benefit. The note states he cannot recommend it enough and mentions it is sold by all druggists.
A Topeka man sought a replacement opal after losing a ring stone. He found the old set, bit it for safe keeping, and rushed to the jeweler. He tried to remove the stone and admitted he would have to use the new opal after gulping in embarrassment.
Notice to all debtors of Scott Croster & Co. to call and settle accounts at once as old balances must be closed with the new year. Located in Laconia Indiana. January 2 to 31.
The trustee of Harrison township Harrison county Indiana announces regular weekly office hours for township business at the Gwartney building one door north of the Democrat office. Hatswanp trustee sets Fridays and Saturdays as meeting days. Nov 2-2m
Three room cottage with a barn and various fruit trees on two acres just outside Corydon Corporation. Inquiries to Mrs. Lucinda A. Irwin.
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