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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1916
Page
5
Local notices report shop repairs at Novelty Repair Shop and harness sales at Geo. B. Wahl. Various travelers and visitors, including Miss Ruth Powell, Mrs. Catherine Bauer, and Mr. and Mrs. Salts, appear in Corydon from Louisville and Indianapolis with social calls and subscriptions.
J H Upton, a well known Muncie man, says after taking Tanlac he gained relief from digestive troubles and improved energy. He helped unload three coal cars recently and notes his wife also improved from nervous trouble. Tanlac promoted as aid for stomach liver and kidney issues with regional sales in Corydon and Georgetown.
A petition signed by over a hundred Boone Township voters prompted the Board of Commissioners to set July 29 for a local option election. Boone Township has been dry for over four years and the petition suggests growing support for a wet forecast. The 1912 prior vote was 190 dry to 86 wet. current petitions exceed previous voter counts, indicating shifting sentiment toward saloons.
Daily auto service offers trips from New Midd le through Corydon and Lanesville leaving Corydon Post Office at 7 15 each morning. Comfortable automobile ride advertised by Jacob Bauer.
Pleasant Ridge Sunday school near Corydon four miles south will hold a Sunday School celebration on Thursday August 3. Organizers promise pleasant activities and profitable attendance with all preparations completed.
Local page notes George VV Fried, known as a fisherman, caught a 26 pound fish on Saturday July 1 in Big Indian creek near Mauck's bridge five miles below Corydon. The note advertises a contest with prizes totaling 107.85 dollars and invites readers to buy tickets at a local store run by Geo. B. Wahl.
Sealed bids will be received by Jackson Township Harrison County Indiana trustee at his Burnville office until 2 PM July 29 1916 for repair and remodeling of school buildings Nos 7 and in the township Plans and specs approved by the State Board of Health are on file at the trustees office Right reserved to reject any or all bids Ed Sappenfield Trustee
The paper explains a brief shift to Monday publication due to the Fourth of July. Printing occurred one day earlier than usual and communications arriving Tuesday were left for later. The staff could not work on the holiday, citing legal holiday rest as the only time off.
A good eight room house and a lot in Corydon offered for 1000 dollars and a 40 by 110 foot lot in Corydon for 50 dollars. A vacant lot on Mil street is also available at a low price. Inquiries at this office 121 tf.
Advice urges health focus in midlife to prevent weakness and chronic illness later. Scott's Emulsion is promoted as a ton ic and medicine to keep blood pure and rich, ease rheumatism, and deter sickness with no alcohol. Bloomfield New Jersey label.
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