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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1870
Page
3
The Brem Brewster paper notes weather prophecies predicting rain snow and mud for March and April. It urges local merchants Keller and Brown for groceries while commenting on political topics including female suffrage, local elections and railroad funds, with satire about a “jackass” and public figures.
The ad touts Dr Roback’s Stomach Bitters as a top remedy for dyspepsia and stomach issues while linking to a sharp political critique of a local figure’s alleged Negro equality pledges. It also reviews The Living Age issue and subscription details, noting literary and visual content and prices.
Mrs Jasta Swift of New Albany Indiana testifies that the Florence Sewing Machine has served her for eight years across light and heavy fabrics without a repair and still works with the same case and correctness as when purchased. McDuff Brother, Agents.
A fragmented OCR of a market page shows varied prices for wheat corn potatoes onions apples and peaches. Many lines are garbled with nonsensical letters but hints of per bushel and per dozen pricing appear alongside faded numbers.
On Saturday night February 26, at his residence in Corydon, Dr J Slemons aged about 50 years passed away. The report notes the time and place of death and the deceased’s approximate age.
An unsigned medical column extols a tonic labeled as a universal antidote to bilious or malarial climates. It claims to break chills in three to four doses and leave patients healthier with clear skin and buoyant health. For sale everywhere via Jas. Anore & Co.'s column.
An 1888 testimonial from New Albany Indiana touts Hurley’s Ague Tonic as the cure for ague and fevers. Vincent Kirk writes he suffered months or years, took the tonic as directed, and has not had a chill since, endorsing it to others.
A testimonial dated February from Jos. Clement describes severe inflammatory rheumatism and lung symptoms after which he used JIurley s Compound Extract of Sarsaparilla for over two months. He reports reduced pain cough and improved strength and urges others with similar afflictions to try the remedy.
A 1868 testimonial from James Travis of Louisville praising Dr Hurley's worm remedy. He notes it as tasteless and highly palatable for children, with partial relief from previous treatments and claims his children now eat it eagerly and are healthier.
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