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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1905
Page
2
A Corydon Indiana column surveys national figures and diplomacy. It mocks Secretary Loeb Taft Shaw and Loomis while noting naval lessons from Japan and the Kaiser. It jokes about political nominations and calls for reform through a government committee.
The committee could push reforms to the President that would anger spoils loving members of Congress. The President would then need to show he acts for the people, not politicians, though doubts remain about his willingness. Protests from lawmakers and freebooting officials could outmatch past opposition to convening Congress.
Irwinville resident J T Barber says Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is among the best medicines for sudden attacks of colic and diarrhoea. He keeps a bottle in his room ready for instant use and notes its effectiveness. Sold at Crosier's Corner Drug Store. June Bigger and better than ever the Harrison County Fair.
A list of land transfers and deed amounts shows numerous parcels exchanged among individuals and parties. The entries specify buyer seller tract size and price, including 22 acres for 550 and 40 acres for 1.00, across various names and locations.
An old promotional notice touts Dr Kilmer Son Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney, liver and bladder ailments. It claims it prevents sudden deaths from related diseases and offers free samples and a mail order book from Binghamton New York.
Harrison and adjoining counties are informed the nursery remains in business with about 50 000 trees in stock for fall delivery. Prospective buyers are urged to obtain prices from Chas McClaran & Son of Sunshine Indiana before placing orders elsewhere. Eureka phone access noted.
The notice proclaims title abstraction services by James B. Brewster and Frank M. Wilson. It offers complete property titles from government records up to the present time as shown by Harrison county records.
Low rates to Lake Geneva and surrounding resorts via the North-Western Line with through trains daily from Chicago and from other points. Return limit October 3. Illustrated booklet on lakes region hotels and maps available for 4 cents. W. B. Kniskern, P. T. M., Chicago.
Personally conducted tours from Chicago to Portland with Lincoln and North-Western lines. Includes rail fare sleeping cars hotel service side trips and all expenses. Departures from Chicago July 6 12 27 and August 10 with full information from S A Hutchinson manager 212 Clark St Chicago IL.
Epworth League offers special round trip trains from Chicago to Denver for 25 dollars. Trains depart July 3 and 4 via the Chicago Union Pacific Northwestern Line and run on the double track route to Missouri River. Tickets available from all points. itineraries available from N M Breeze at 436 Walnut St Cincinnati Ohio.
The piece notes wealth lies in wheat and fruit, urging readers to explore opportunities beyond gold fields. It mentions through train service from Chicago to California via major rail lines with a $7 double berth rate and offers a tourist folder on request from F A Miller in Chicago or W W S Howell in New York.
An advertisement promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a safe original cough syrup that eases bowels, expels phlegm, and strengthens lungs without opiates. It notes wide druggist availability and claims suitability for children and adults. Also mentions Superintendent June F. A. Cotton's wage decision for county institute pay and a lawyer R. S. Kirkham moving his office near The Democrat.
Dates listed indicate a sequence from August 28 to September 1. The fragment implies a calendar range for events or notices but no specific entities or actions are provided.
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