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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1914
Page
2
London Tatler notes playful linguistic contrasts: Germans term thimble as finger bat and grasshopper as hay horse, with gloves called hand shoe. poultry as feather cattle. oxygen and hydrogen as sour stuff and water stuff. French lack stand and kick concepts, and Hindu word for friend. Italians lack humility and words for home and comfort. upstairs and downstairs unnamed.
A garbled OCR piece from the New York Sun discusses servant cases and abuse in New York state. It notes public interest and mentions a servant advocate and perceptions of victims contacting friends by telephone.
The readable text describes assorted items, crafts, and scenes surrounding hospitality and manufacture. It references hotels, vendors, and factory products, with scattered mentions of recipes, table settings, and social events. The tone mirrors a dense, older newspaper page full of embedded notes.
In a short humorous exchange Marion asks about a fore fetter and Adeline replies that the postman delivered it. The brief dialogue appears in the Kansas City Star.
In the District Court of Indiana the United States petitions to condemn real estate in Harrison County. The action names Daniel Cunningham and many heirs as defendants and seeks an order of publication to compel appearance on a specified June date for the suit, with parcels described and boundaries listed.
In United States District Court Indiana a condemnation action seeks to acquire lands in Harrison County for improvements to the Ohio River. The court orders publication and process to defendants including heirs of Cunningham and dozens of other named heirs, appoints appraisers, and sets a June appearance to show cause why the property should not be condemned.
Rates listed for Democratic paper bundles with major newspapers including Louisville titles and Indiana Farmer. Minor note mentions garden tools and farm equipment sold by J. Bullet & Son at a price range 25-45 cents.
Dew M O Bannon announces extensive pension practice experience and offers to secure pensions under the law. Special attention to widows' claims with home visits to prepare applications. Contact Corydon Indiana or via phone followed by address. Pumps churns cream separators washing machines wringers and farm bells sold by J Bullen & Son.
Walter PD Bean advertises Barred Plymouth Rocks and baby chicks for sale at 125-TW Corydon Indiana. Six pens to choose from with mating lists and prices available on request.
Advertisement invites readers to invest in the Loar Association of Corydon with 6 percent interest. Options include a paid up share of $100 or an installment plan requiring at least $1 per month. The copy emphasizes available ways to invest if funds are ready.
A clipped section notes Yellow Danson and Silver Skin onion sets offered by Bertini & Sons. The fragment mentions yellow lambson style and silver skins with fat bulbs and seed offerings.
The record lists multiple named spouses and unknown heirs of Cecelia, Mary A Cunningham, Frank Cunningham, and Charles Eberenz with numerous spellings. The Clerk of the District Court certifies the order of record dated March 16, with Noble Butler as Clerk and Frank C Daley as U.S. Attorney.
A dense ad listing Keller's Special prices on coffee and soaps, canned goods, and household items. Includes brands P&G Nap, Fels Naptha, and Magic White Soap. Arbuckle’s coffee. tomatoes and kraut specials. and multiple shoe lots for men women and children. Also features discounted yard goods and men’s and boys’ apparel with price breaks.
Otha L Wright, four miles north Corydon, ran an advertisement last week printing bills for his stallion Young Prince. The sixteen hand black stallion is described as a fine breeding prospect and breeders are urged to see him before the season.
Barred Plymouth Hatched eggs offered by Mrs. C Mepis in Indiana line 25 4 LKureka phone price to cents per egg.
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