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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1901
Page
6
A study of how children's walking changes with age from six to eighteen. It contrasts straight, elegant early walks with later slouched or heels-down postures, noting toe walking, booted strides, and the impact of habit at home and school. The piece advises heel-down posture to keep the body erect and avoid toe walking.
An elderly wife recounts severe kidney and abdominal pain eased by Dodd's Kidney Pills after years of distress. She notes weight fluctuations and exhaustion, finding relief and improved sleep, and praises the remedy for restoring health and strength.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions Bernhami and dosha words, sampled lines appear nonsensical with phrases about a minstrel troupe and a person named Tumpht Bettom. No coherent event or entities emerge from the fragment.
A fragment describes a healthful coffee blend from a grocer, claiming it uses a pure grain mix and aids appetite. It targets adults and mentions price points of 15 and 25 cents.
Fragmentary text mentions a river and stones with petrifying effects and legends of unity and fish living in its waters. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent names or events.
An advertisement notes a booklet titled Summer the resort describing space and attractions along the Pan-American Expo route from May 1 to November 1. It invites readers to secure a copy via Avarest agent or the Cleveland office, while mentioning St. Louis as a literary center compared to Chicago.
An old newspaper snippet touts Mrs Austin's famous pancakes as a breakfast delight. Promoted by a local grocer, it mentions Putnam face less dyes and a large Europe leaving out Russia in a humorous or promotional tone.
All Kinda of Stampa and printing outfits advertise custom orders with pricing via Mail Box 210 Fort Wayne Indiana At Buffalo offers Nickel Plate Road fares from April 80th one and one third fare round trip valid sale date and return within fifteen days May Tuesdays one fare plus 10 with five day return Write wire or call nearest agent C A Asterlin T P A Winslow's Sootama Sreep for Children teething plasters gums reduces inflammation eases pain cures wind colic cents a bottle
The New York News notes a shift toward Democratic gains after recent town and city wins and Maine district results. It cites Bochelle and Llewellyn Powers, Bangor shifts toward Democrats, and hints at broader national implications for House control.
The Boston Globe discusses royal costs noting $2 5 million for the coming year for the King's exclusive use, rising to $4 28 million with relatives. It compares this burden in England and doubly so in Italy and Austria where monarchies cost more while many citizens live in poverty.
The piece argues for recognizing Cuban independence and preserving national liberty without external meddling. It asserts the duty is to ensure Cuba’s independence as a nation, while warning against encroaching divisions and the temptation to impose governance on others.
Detroit Free Press editorial criticizes General Wood for suppressing the Havana newspaper and imprisoning its editor, viewing it as a dangerous overreach that fuels Cuban resentment toward the U S. The piece condemns the military governor and questions the seriousness of his rule amid broader press suppression.
The New York World questions whether leading Republican papers will speak up after Philander C. Knox was sworn in as attorney general and cabinet member. It notes the unusual nomination of a chief counsel to oversee anti trust laws for the steel trust and asks if this has happened before.
The account notes the Thirty third infantry sailed from San Francisco with 1,500 men and returns with 7T60 on the roll. The Thirty fourth arrived from Low strong with 301 men. 100 to 150 per regiment were discharged in Manila, others died of disease or combat. The transport’s hold reportedly carried 250 dead.
The Hartford Times Commentary notes shaky European thrones in Germany Austria Italy Belgium Portugal and Spain and predicts their likely collapse within a decade. It adds that the United States in the Philippines may see its own small imperial apparatus in Luzon fall apart before 1910.
The column compiles editorials from various papers noting opposition to direct election of U S Senators. It contrasts buying votes in legislatures with buying a statewide majority and cites opinions from the Indianapolis News Springfield Republican Brooklyn Eagle and Washington Post.
Mayor Tom L. Jomson of Cleveland testifies his sworn expense account shows his election cost $132. A Cleveland resident supports the claim that bargain rates prevail in Ohio political negotiations.
The piece notes eastern gravesites are favored for religious reasons and tradition holds the dead will rise from the east. It recalls England's practice of burying felons north of churches and explains the Welsh name for the east wind as "the wind of the dead men's feet." It adds a brief note about a new pneumatic rocking chair with air cushions on the rockers.
Richmond factories expand exports of preparations claimed to lighten Negro skin and straighten hair. Five local firms ship internationally to Africa Cuba Porto Rico and beyond with growing demand and ongoing new entrants. A recent express shipment reached Cape Town as demand widens.
Ethlyn Fisher, formerly a Williamsport hotel dining room girl, married Earl W. Lenning of Massillon, Ohio. The couple met after Fisher spilled milk on Lenning, who was so moved by her gracious apology that he pursued marriage. Lenning is described as a wealthy Massillon manufacturer. Fisher is 22 and an orphan.
King Edward commissions Edwin A. Abbey of Philadelphia and the Royal Academy to paint Westminster Abbey coronation scene. Abbey, born 1852, studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and trained with A. Abbey. He became a noted illustrator and painter of historical scenes with a Gloucestershire studio and Royal Academy associate title. The coronation canvas will be fifteen feet long.
A reader highlights the fifteenth Psalm as the gentleman's psalm, praising one who lives incorrupt life and speaks truth from the heart. The piece counsels giving presents to the oldest child to spare him conflict and notes the vanity of chasing fads.
A witty exchange shows a husband and wife quibbling over a dog and cat. The wife notes their peaceful cohabitation while the husband suggests tying them together to test their behavior, capturing a light domestic moment from the Chicago Chronicle.
An era advertisement argues Grain-O replaces coffee for children, claiming it is delicious and nourishing made from pure grains. It notes Grain-O costs about 14 as much as coffee and is sold by grocers for 15 and 25 cents. Aluminum touted as cheaper than copper also mentioned as lighter yet bulkier.
An advertisement offers a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease powder to shake into shoes. It claims to cure tired sweaty damp swollen or aching feet and to ease tight shoes. Also notes the product cures corns and bunions and lists druggists and shoe stores as sellers. A London sale of a 1744 Franklin Cicero copy is also mentioned.
Travel offer lists May 15 and 29 departures to Buffalo from Claypool Indiana with a 6 82 P M departure and 7 35 A M arrival next morning. Tickets refundable within three days on Peerless Trip of Daily Express Trains with stops en route. See bills or contact Fort Wayne agent C A Asterlin for rates and intermediate stop times.
A humorous exchange on cooking skill and marriage cited in the Philadelphia Bulletin. The item quickly shifts to travel and rail fares. It mentions low rate Setters tickets on the Nickel Plate Road starting February 12, with sales through April 30 to Oregon Montana Washington and Northwest points. Communication through agent Asterlin Fort Wayne Indiana.
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