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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1909
Page
3
Iowa native James Wilson will retire as Secretary of Agriculture in December after the longest Cabinet service since the government began. He will be succeeded by Charles E. Scott of Kansas, a 47 year old newspaper owner and fifth term congressman who will lead the department serving farmers.
Corn expert Corn I B Clore who earned 2250 at Omaha's National Corn Exposition urges farmers to work with experiment stations and improve seed corn. He argues for deeper grains, better cob filling, germinating power, and crossing strong traits to raise future yields and quality.
A Harrison County Fair discussion leads to a babies nursery at the Fiftieth Anniversary Fair. Amos Lemmon, president of the Fair Association, and Mrs. Lemmon agree to take all babies left over at the Harrison County Air Nursery, ensuring relief for exhausted mothers and adding a notable fair feature.
A period advertisement promotes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea attacks. It targets moderate means readers and claims quick relief after one or two doses. The ad notes long use and reliability with a 25 cent price and sales by Louis 5 Riely jun.
Homestead bone black fertilizers and a large wheat crop form the farming link. Henry W. Drenngo lists brands at 164 Corydon. A 40 acre farm near Corydon Junction offers a 3 room house 19 acres of corn two horses and farming implements with immediate possession for 1250 dollars. Gigo K Gwartney.
A nostalgic poem recalls a rural school named Old Number Nine perched on a hill. The speaker, reflecting in memory, sees classmates, a master, and a bell as time fades. He prays blessing for former pupils and honors the school’s enduring spirit.
Do not be misled by minor coughs. Kemp's Balsam is recommended as the best cough cure. Available at druggists and dealers for 25 cents.
Mothers report relief from sore nipples by applying Chamberlains Salve as soon as nursing ends. Wipe off before the next feeding to avoid transfer. Many trained nurses report best results. available from Louis & Riley.
Bargain notice urging immediate purchase of cycle grinders at cost price at F P Lotich’s with limited stock. Includes a brief call to action and price reference.
Hundreds of Corydon citizens testify to the kidney remedy Doan's Kidney Pills. William A. Bean of Corydon praises its effectiveness after other treatments failed. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY, sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
The Keller Manufacturing Company installed a thirty three spindle boring machine in Corydon to bore thirty three holes at once for wagon beds and other parts. The new equipment saves labor and helps produce more than twenty finished wagons daily, underscoring Corydon’s leading industry.
On Friday night Rev. Rh. FE. Fry and a group of young ladies on Halcyon Hill witnessed a bright fireball in the northern sky. The object moved eastward rapidly, traveled about 60 degrees, then vanished leaving a long light trail. Mr. Fry doubts it was a meteor and cannot explain the phenomenon.
The notice promotes Chamberlains Liniment for common injuries among farmers and mechanics including cuts bruises sprains and rheumatic pains. It claims faster healing with no blood poisoning if applied early and notes it is sold by Louis S. Riely.
Mrs Cornelia Wolfe wife of Dr H S Wolfe died at her home in New Albany last Wednesday from a concussion of the brain after a fall down stairs several days earlier. She was 67, married twenty years, and survived by her husband with no children. She joined the Presbyterian Church and was regarded as a faithful Christian. she had lived in Corydon previously and was well known in the county.
Notice states the speaker's intention to cease practicing law at the end of the September term of court. The record identifies H H Richards as the person making the declaration.
The Fourth Annual Celebration of the Elizabeth M E Sunday School is set for July 3 1909 at Seven Springs one mile north of Elizabeth. Speakers include Rev F O Beck Rev F W Grossman Rev H A Barton with Elizabeth choir providing vocal music. Refreshments will be available. all Sunday schools and families are invited to attend and participate with committee members O O Winders Mrs Dr Weaver and Mrs Bettie Rusk in charge.
The article praises New Albany Business College for providing valuable business education and dormitory lodging. It notes the campus at the old DePauw College on East Main Street near Ninth, highlighting its attractive setting and ample room and board for students. The piece urges readers to consider attending to gain employment-ready skills.
The Corydon School Trustees have elected a portion of the teaching staff for the next year. Appointments include Superintendent Prof Emmett Taylor and Principals Miss L F Bitner and C A Reagan. Grade assignments list H W Gudgeon, C B Macy, Miss Ethel Hickman, Miss Bettie Riddle, Miss Anna Wohrer. Teachers for Fourth and Fifth Grades are not yet named.
Master Carlton Rupp and others visit relatives in Flatwoods while several families from Louisville Corydon and nearby places visit local residents. We have purchased the bakery of R H Lane and will maintain a first class up to date bakery stock under Brown Co. and Haas Miller partnership.
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