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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1899
Page
2
The fall planted wheat shows little vitality. The June crop report notes winter weather damage across the Missouri valleys and California with declines in yields. Reported seed and sowing conditions are poor, with limited recovery in growth and uncertain final output.
An angry crowd assaults President Lou bt with a cane striking his head as chaos erupts. Police arrest a suspect Christine and quell the mob while the demonstration devolves into sectarian hostility and violent clashes.
A sweeping heat wave tightens its grip across major cities with record high temperatures. Chicago reports extreme heat with the city center notably affected. Thermometers hit dangerous levels while cooling spots draw crowds seeking relief. Data from several locales show widespread heat stress and rising energy use.
James A Wrist of International Navigation says the Paris, stranded off Cornwall, is abandoned to marine underwriters. The ship insured with forty companies, fifteen in New York, may be dragged off or broken up. Cargo insured for 240000. Underwriters to claim about one third. Captain Watkins' report received but gov investigation pending.
The article notes volunteers returning from the Philippines, led by the Second Oregon regiment sailing from Manila and arriving at Portland to muster at Vancouver barracks. Other regiments follow by arrival order unless delays occur due to island organization slowdowns. News briefs include Pope Leo's consistory on June 19 and a tugboat sinking near Erie with crew saved.
A Havana Baptist preacher, Rev. Frank Diaz, inspires 700 congregants at Gethsemane church with a vow to forgive Spain. He stages the Mauser rifle and Spanish flag as symbols, urging retention of mercy toward a fallen foe while rejecting burning or destruction.
Reports from London note the Queen’s health as a major concern for the continent. English observers focus on her vitality and possible implications for the royal succession. The description mentions symptoms such as constipation and nervousness, with malaria fever cited as potential causes.
The Pittsburgh Dispatch recounts a story about Lewis Dabney, son of the respected D. D. R. L. Dabney. After a childhood whipping and sofa time, he asks if God would answer his mother's prayer to make him a better boy. He quips that she should pray more and whip less.
A white tiger was shot in the Dibrugarh district of Assam. It measured nine feet and was in the prime of life. A Calcutta taxidermist noted that in eighteen years he had neither seen nor heard of such a white tiger.
The Deering Tdeal Mower built in Chicago illustrates advanced machinery with Deering Holler and Ball Bearings. It features a wide truck, high wheels for stability and traction, and lightweight loss transfer so a single drive wheel can start traction in heavy grass. The knife detaches in fifteen seconds.
Boston reports Mount Auburn Cemetery remains the most populous burial ground in the city with a long record of interments indicating its leading role among local cemeteries.
An outburst style health notice warns that prideful strongmen ignore disease and neglect health. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to prevent illness and preserve pride, framing the product as a preventive tonic.
Advertises Alabastine from Grand Rapids Michigan as a healthful economical wall and ceiling coating. Claims porous output improves ventilation, reduces disease risk, and easy application by homeowner. Offers color cards from White to twelve colors and a free paper copy. warns buyers to reject imitations.
Modern Medicine notes goat milk differs from cow milk by being more digestible yet less digestible and less nutritious. It contains more solid matter and has a peculiar odor and flavor from Circine acid. It is high in fat and not suitable for an infant’s diet.
An old style advertisement promotes Allen’s Foot-Ease powder to relieve swollen hot tired feet, soften skin, ease corns and tumbles, and provide restful comfort. Also includes a misc mix of notices and a railway excursion offer to Buffalo with Nickel Plate Road annual meeting details and ticket info.
Distressing cough relief claims Kemp's Balsam cures coughs and colds with strong local support. Advertises large bottles at 25 cents with a free sample and urges neighbors to ask friends who used it for opinions. Also promotes Eagle Linen Paper and Nickel Plate Road excursion tickets to California for the National Educational Association convention in San Francisco.
The piece satirically notes a woman’s musical preferences reveal her character. Preferring Strauss marks frivolity, Beethoven impracticality, Liszt ambition, Verdi sentimentality, Offenbach giddiness, Gounod lackadaisical, Gottschalk superficial, Mozart prudish, Florence commonplace, Wagner idiocy. A girl who plays Maiden’s Prayer or Anvil Chorus is dependable, while mastery of Battle of Prague and White Cockade signals strict upbringing. Ultimately trust in the calico dress and Home Sweet Home as a safer gauge.
An old friend of Ming returns from Europe and attends a Malaga reception with civilians soldiers and officers of foreign navies. He chats with a French woman who plans to visit the United States and notes the social dynamics at the table. The scene captures an era of international exchange and cosmopolitan company.
Justice Laughlin orders a permanent injunction with costs and accounting against Paul B Hudson for Dr Clars Foot Powder and a Brooklyn retailer, restraining imitation of FootEase. The ruling cites extensive sales and misleading advertising, with owner Roy in New York promoting the Foot-Base style product.
A pupil asks the meaning of a sentence when the teacher cites a phrase about loving a teacher. The boy answers sarcasm. The note from Chester, Florida dated Sept. 17, 1895 adds a quip about agreeable advice.
Travel deals announced for May 28 onward offer group rates on the Nickel Plate Road. Parties of five or more on a single ticket may travel and return the same day from Marling polit to Wallace Jametson within 100 miles for one dollar per person. Single fare tickets sold for round trips if under or at one dollar. Contact Tielke Agents for details. Mrs Winslow’s teething remedy advertised with health claims and a medical supply firm solicits samples and testimonials.
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