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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1903
Page
7
Eight-page column highlights include Miss Mattie Ellis's illness in Laconia and visits by Miss Annie Lord of New Albany. News covers farm sales, local visiting relatives, road damages, and community events. The piece also discusses the Saree in Indian culture and upcoming St Peter celebration.
Dallas Love Sharp recalls a chilling sound described as a snake whistle heard three or four times. The hiss-like call froze the listener, with jaws closed and air drawn through nostrils, leaving a piercing, cold sensation along the nerves.
A fashionable New York restaurant proprietor claims no man dining there pays less than 76 for a salt or an overcoat and no woman dining in public costs under 25 for a waist. He notes occasional complaints about ruined garments from careless service and says those figures are the lowest he has heard.
A tourist questions a western figure who says he stopped subscribing to a newspaper, noting the paper became personal. He confirms he ended it in one shot, implying a decisive action against the paper. The Philadelphia Press quotation frames the exchange.
A dialogue on judging horses in a race notes that selecting the fastest horse is less useful than identifying the horse most likely to win. The exchange emphasizes observation and experience as keys to predicting the winner.
A survivor recounts the incident after a man is pulled from beneath a car. The victim, in distress, asks about a wife while responding to the onlookers. The scene is described with the quote “this is the worst thing that ever happened to me.”
A humorous exchange features Mrs Subulbs announcing a maid's vacation for relief, while Mr Sububs objects, asserting no entitlement. The gag pivots on the line I am born that way, linking a blockhead and a genius in shared traits.
An old advertisements page lists 29¢ items and 200 counts, seeks licenses, and promotes various goods. It mentions Eagle Supporter and Brighton Supporter brands, shirt prices around $1.40 and 69c, cuff prices, and other cheap merchandise.
Pittsburg July 2 The joint committee representing the Congregational the Methodist Protestant and United Brethren churches adopted a plan for a united church body after a full day of consideration. An address to the governing body of the three churches will be sent out for consideration immediately.
Rome July 1 The Pope Leo's life hangs by a thread as Vatican anxiety grows. He is attended by Dr Lappuni and valet Pia centra while clerics, officials, and guards seek news. Telegrams flood in from foreign powers and church dignitaries as St. Damaso and St Peter's area bustle with inquiries.
The grand jury added three counts against August W. Machen for receiving a bribe and against Groff Brothers for giving a bribe. The new indictments align the first with the second, which involved Lorents of Toledo on conspiracy to defraud. In Yokohama, the premier may have resigned over budget difficulties.
Market notes show cattle, sheep, calves, hogs prices in Cleveland Chicago Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Prime to choice cattle range from about 4.90 to 5.25 per cwt with others at 3.50 to 6.50. hogs hover around 5.85 to 6.20. lambs 4.00 to 6.25. wheat corn oats and rye quoted in regional prices. New York Boston and Toledo values listed for reference.
The ad extols Douglas Shoes claiming none are superior, noting the maker's name stands for solid sterling quality. It promises careful material selection, workmanship, and lasting comfort, fit, and style, urging buyers to try a pair and be convinced of their wear.
The First National Bank seeks pension checks arriving for Harrison county and offers to pay the face value.
All dog tax in Boone township must be paid on or before August 1, 1903. In 24-31 E. S. Cooper, Trustee.
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