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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1899
Page
3
A fragmentary tale describes a camel attack and pursuit with a village scene and a dramatic confrontation. The narrative centers on a camel driven into a crowd, then restrained, redirected, and finally killed as the onlookers confront the beast and its rider.
A garbled OCR paragraph describes a Vermont train detour or incident with mentions of a at the front and rear cars, signals unclear, and a mysterious foray. The text is unreadable in parts but hints at a train event and train positions.
The readable text fragment is garbled and offers no concrete event details or identifiable names, places, dates, or organizations to summarize into a coherent news item or card.
The Gulf Stream moves at about three miles per hour, while at Germain places the current can reach as high as dirt yee miles per hour, influenced by the streak and sun’s appearance.
An OCR fragment praises Mrs Moder Tankin and other women, promoting beauty tips and medical books. It mentions Dr Poery-mays and Par. Tart- Tuan, claiming experience in ailments peculiar to women, and offers free books on health. The text is garbled but centers on beauty guidance and free literature.
An unnamed narrator recalls a shosiimua journey where a troop of baboons invaded the camp at night. The sound and sight terrify the travelers as they try to sleep. Bridges and Shields discuss the wild chorus, unsure of the animals’ language and intent.
A young Army officer’s wife pressured a military tailor to customize her husband’s second lieutenant uniform. She demanded four braid bands on the sleeve and shoulder insignia like an admiral, with silver bird embroidery, despite regulations prohibiting such insignia.
The article describes Arab porters on Guam who carry heavy loads from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan. It notes their fasting, sustained exertion, and energy, with small daily food costs. At eventide they eat porridge with butter or olive oil, and drink strong coffee with a cigarette. idlers survive on bread and olive oil.
Australian papers report Metis Island completely vanished, once projecting 150 feet above the ocean in 1890, leaving observers stunned by the rapid loss of landmass and implications for local geography.
The quotation argues that a good inclination without accompanying action is criminal and inexcusable. It emphasizes the necessity of translating intent into deeds to avoid moral fault, contrasting inclination with tangible conduct.
A young woman was not held for murder after a burglary led to a fatal stove fire. Investigators described a safe blowing incident at a Carbon guard home, with an explosion wrecking the safe and burning papers. about 100 dollars recovered. The case involved charges against burglars and a court review of actions.
David Tarris, accused of fatally shooting Gen. Brown in Scruimlur, was captured in Little York and transported to Salem for questioning amid threats of lynching that were mised.
The itemized report lists farming losses and weather impacts in Indiana counties, including Seymour and Logansport incidents, a fatal train strike near Momtpelier, a barn fire near Dlagerstown, and hospital expansion plans by Sisters of the Holy Cross. It notes wheat crop prospects, gas and oil activity, and local public safety actions.
A Brazilian expedition recounts a daring hunt of a sixteen foot yacare caiman in the upper Paraguay. A young chief’s son attempts to kill the beast underwater, surfacing with a deep rib wound. the attacker escapes, and the caiman is finally slain after bubbles reveal its location. The tale blends adventure with colonial power rhetoric and a health tonic plug.
The Canterbury Diocesan Gazette records baptisms and burials of children named Actsapostle in Boughton under Blean. Actsapostle, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Pegden from Dunkirk, was baptized August 2, 1705, later buried November 14, 1865 at age 60. The nickname Actsy arises from the abbreviation. Acts of the Apostles, son of Richard and Phoebe Kennett, was baptized at Boughton church in April 1833.
An postings item notes Hall's Catarrh Cure is a constitutional remedy priced at 75 cents. The text includes a comic exchange about dinner costs and a jab at serving an entire dinner in a play, mentioning apoplexy during the second course.
An advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease recommends shaking powder into shoes to cool swollen hot feet, ease tight shoes, and relieve soreness. It claims to cure growing nails, blisters, corns, calluses, and bunions, offering a trial package free and priced at 250 with sales through druggists and shoe stores.
The article notes that wool growth on a sheep's back acts as a barometer for weather. Finer wool indicates calmer, better conditions while curlier wool signals possible changes in weather.
Beginning May 28 and continuing until further notice, groups of five or more traveling on a single party ticket may ride any Nickel Plate Line train to or from any station west of Wallace Junction, Pa., within 100 miles of the start, for one dollar per person. When the single fare is one dollar or less, round trip tickets are sold for the same low price. Consult Nickel Plate Round Ticket Agents for details. The note adds that 72,000 tons of postal cards are produced yearly and includes testimonials and reflections.
It Works Like a Grain Binder describes a horizontal corn binder praised for efficiency and reduced field scattering. The text contrasts machine binding with manual methods and notes features like rollers and tail lines, claiming light draft for two horses and minimal field disturbance. A brief mention references the National Educational Association convention in Los Angeles July 11 to Mth and a nickel white road train ad.
A printer recommended Eagle Linen Letter Paper and Envelopes as the proper choice for the next order. The note urges selecting this brand for quality and consistency.
Annual convention set in Cleveland Ohio with train tickets on sale June 6th and 26th on the Nickel Plate Road. One fare for round trip. Use Peerless Trio Fast Express Trains to visit the Forest City. Agent inquiries. Also product notices for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and Ripans Chemical Co samples and testimonials.
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