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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
1
Catalog listing various shoe lots with price cuts including Men heavy work shoes Strenuous Longworth Buckle Plow Shoes and W L Douglas oxfords, Ladies and Misses styles reduced to 159 and 1.65 to 1.95, noting limited sizes and sale values.
A poem expresses that wealth fame and gifts mean nothing without the beloved. The speaker envies a simple cottage and kiss, claiming life with the loved one is paradise and the world is all bliss when by their side.
Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home treatment for bedwetting claiming spanking is ineffective and that the remedy also helps adults with daytime or nighttime urine difficulties. Residents urged to write for instructions without sending money.
Property owner Cons L. Werner warns all persons not to trespass on his Webster township farm about one and a half miles southwest of New Middletown. The notice invites interested buyers to examine hay tedder equipment at W. H. Builleit & Sons. 1-2
The Roll of Honor acknowledges subscribers since the last report. New entries include JT Jones New Albany Ira Amy Corydon RR 2 Ehner Brown Wonisville Mrs Laura Windell Manekport Grant Watson Corydon Wim Stewart Elizabeth Mrs H Minton Fort Worth Tex Jesse Gibson Leavenworth Ebbert Indianapolis Dr GN Little New Albany Clara N Harris Union Town Ky Leo Quebbenian Crandall.
DeWitt recommends witch hazel salve for cuts burns bruises and scratches and notes it is especially good for piles. Sold by L A Riley and Son with a promotional endorsement.
An old advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for back pain and urinary disorders. It features a testimonial from Mrs. Eliza J. Smith of Middletown Indiana and urges readers to buy from local dealers with Foster Milburn Co as sole US agents.
The Rugby correspondent notes Maggie Watson from New Middletown Harrison County visited old friends in Bartholomew County. Forty years earlier she taught at the Opossum Glory school as Miss Maggie Shuck. Her former students have since married and started large families, sparking fond memories of the past. The visit included Lina Poffenbarger of Columbus and relatives A D Gallbraith and Mrs Boyd.
Lew M O Bannon of Corydon Indiana with ten years of pension claim experience is admitted to practice before the Pension Bureau and the Interior Department in Washington. He offers to obtain pensions for qualified applicants and asks writers to include return postage.
A review shows the Republican National Convention defeated key reform propositions including election of senators by the people 866 to 114, publicity of campaign funds 58 to 94, and La Follette valuation of railroads 917 to 63. Ohio Taft delegation opposed all, with two affirmative votes on the senator election plank.
Samuel Boyer of Folsom reports his wife’s relief after years of stomach trouble and costly treatments, buying Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets which have done more good than prior medicines. Sold by L A Biely & Son with free samples available.
The Rogers Camp Ground M E Sunday school plans its annual celebration in the grove near the church twenty five miles west of Elizabeth. On Thursday July 16 Rev J W Robinson New Albany Rev E I La Rue Corydon Rev L G Carnes Pekin Myers McKinney Greenville and others will give addresses. All Sunday schools and the public are invited to attend. Refreshments and cave spring water will be on the grounds. Committee j1 20 ET
The Corydon Republican reports that Thomas B. Jones, chair of the Republican County Central Committee, admits ownership of the Corydon Leader printing outfit. The piece argues the plant was bought and installed to advance Republican party interests, with Jones sole ownership and questions about notes and securities.
A reflective piece by Clarence Byen of Columbus Ohio recalls childhood days with family and nature. The poem contrasts youthful games and seasons with aging, ending in faith and hope of reunion beyond the skies.
William H. Stroling of Carbon Hill Alabama credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his four year old son from a severe dysentery after two doctors gave up. He advises giving it with castor oil per directions and notes many children are saved each year. Local dealer L A Riley & Son sells it. The second item notes Republicans vow tariff revision after a dozen years in control, and Southern Railway appeals a Mayterm $5 000 judgment for Roy C Sieig to the Supreme Court.
A Sullivan Democrat writer praised Corydon for its courteous citizens. He noted clean politics devout pastors enterprising merchants and strong square lawyers. The piece lauds civic pride and mutual respect among diverse local professions inspiring better efforts.
The article explains shot production at a shot tower. Molten lead pours through paired holes to form globular drops that solidify midair if the tower length is sufficient. Drops fall into cold water to cool, with slide speed adjusting for small or large shot.
In New Albany the Hotel Ashland on Bank and Vee Streets offers a welcome from proprietor Mrs N Butts and manager Mr J B Geeters. The remodeled former Sir Charles Hotel features nice rooms, comfortable beds and meals at reasonable rates. End of All Usefulness. Helps: Despair is the paralysis the soul.
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