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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1899
Page
1
John J. Morgan promotes higher quality spring attire at his Great One Price Cash Clothing and Department Store. He claims the store offers the best and latest styles at the lowest prices with every department filled with new goods. The campaign emphasizes customer value and affordable fashion.
The column lists bulk orders for letter heads envelopes and business cards to local firms and individuals in Corydon and notes the senior editor traveling to Chicago to buy stationery. It ends with an endorsement for One Minute Cough Cure as a remedy for respiratory illnesses.
The excerpt depicts a speaker thanking a tree for shade and shelter. It describes travelers resting beneath its cool shadows while birds provide music. A shepherd and his beloved sing praises, offering flowery chaplets and gratitude for the tree's protective power.
An Albany dairyman sought a doctor for his very sick child with croup and bought Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to tide him over. The doctor arrived after the child improved, and the family later recommended the remedy locally. Also touts One Minute Cough Cure for croup and throat irritation with regional ad credits.
A Sunday gathering at Reed Sharp’s home celebrated the birthday of his daughter Miss Ora. Numerous friends and relatives attended, sharing an excellent dinner and wishing Ora many future birthdays.
A Sunday gathering at Jacob Funk's residence brought relatives and friends with well filled baskets to share a dinner of choicest dainties. Attendees included James Doll and family Samuel Snyder and family Grant Watson and family Andy Stonecipher and wife Frank Reas and wife Miss Rosa Elwood Miss Maggie Watson and Uncle Joseph Doll. After dinner a social chat followed before the company dispersed wishing the Funk family success in life. R. R. 8.
John Overton, a respected Heth township figure and veterinary surgeon, died of typhoid fever on the 18th. He leaves a wife and several children. The burial occurred at Bethel church the day after his death.
The notice promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney trouble with a free sample offer and a toll free mail request. It cites symptoms from back pain to urination issues and warns of Bright s Disease if untreated. Also includes testimonials and local druggist sale in Corydon Indiana.
Attendees recall Mr Watterson’s lecture at the School Hall on March 17 praising Civil War era leaders and emphasizing Lincoln as the guiding force. A quoted 1864 Lincoln letter is urged to be read, noting fears of corruption and wealth concentration. The piece ends noting the Bussabarger & Jaggars dissolution and transition to Bussabarger.
From thoroughbred fowls of Barred and White Plymouth Rock and White Wyandotte. Write for circulars. Farm 14 miles west of town. 5 E. L. McKinster Corydon Ind. Ta Taney J Berwood. White Cloud.
The article notes heavy American casualties in the Philippines and declining morale as General Aguinaldo remains at large. It argues the war lacks justification and that victory over Spain is being diminished by ongoing fighting. It also reports the death of Mrs Amanda Stevens and illness within her family in Spencer township.
A series of property transfers include James B Stewart to William Stubblefield for 13 acres and 40 acres to Mary A Beanblossom and Philip Beanblossom. various other deeds with prices. Also notes subscriptions to Tue Dewocrat and a schedule of Township S S Conventions with dates and locations. Jennie Griffin serves as secretary.
Last Saturday night Ben Pearson and Erice Weathers argued over a trivial matter and Pearson shot Weathers twice, one in the forehead and one in the breast. Pearson surrendered to police the next day. Weathers is not expected to live.
Jefferson Stepro of Heth Township aged 98, likely the county’s oldest man, with pneumonia, summoned Rev. W. B. Frost from Central Congregational Church and was baptized at midnight on the night of the 20th.
Cash paid for white oak and red oak logs of specified sizes with prices per thousand feet. Logs to be delivered to the Corydon lumber yard. Also Timothy hay offered at six dollars per ton on farm four miles north of Corydon.
The piece argues that rain and germs cannot be avoided, but strong throats and lungs resist tuberculosis. It warns that thinning bodies and poor blood invite infection and urges those with persistent coughs or throat irritation to take action without delay.
Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites is advertised to heal inflamed membranes and strengthen digestion and appetite. It claims to fortify the whole body and prevent germs of consumption from gaining a foothold, highlighting its nourishing sustaining power for exhausting illnesses.
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