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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1906
Page
4
The Corydon Democrat reports on local editors and ads, election buzz, and county figures. It notes Obits policy and pricing, mentions Prof. Hammond visiting New Albany, and cites political commentary from Evansville Star-Ballet and Rockport Democrat, plus Kodol Digestive ads and tariff debates.
Nostalgic ad for Mother Gray a nurse in New York offering a free sample by mail. Claims to cure feverishness headache stomach troubles teething disorders and destroy worms with a household powder product aimed at children. Includes broken address lines and unclear contact details.
Residents complain about rising taxes though county levies are at a low point. The increases come from township levies tied to the teachers wage law and other deficits. Trustees and advisory boards set these local levies, while the tuition tax for teachers has risen to an historic high in the county.
Waco Nebraska April 30 1996 Messrs Thomas and Ellis Enclosed please find order for one dollar the same being for the renewal of the Corrdon Democrat Wheat looks well Ed Knapp is a busiler with a buggy Charley Mauck is all smiles as a girl Farmers are behind with their work on account of wet weather J E Watson and family visited T J Shirley Sunday Elmer Watson and family visited E E Baxley Sunday Ed Grass and Chas Applegate and family were the guests of Abe Watson Bese Le punnay
Reports from across Indiana indicate the state will produce one of its finest fruit crops in history. W B Flick, secretary of the Indiana Horticulture Society, presents information supporting this conclusion.
A barn owned by Philip Richert in Franklin township was struck by lightning last Wednesday night, killing a valuable cow and causing damage to the structure.
Mrs John Grimes and her three year old daughter died in a yard brush fire started during cleanup. The three other children survived. the mother attempted to save the daughter and both succumbed after hours of effort. The father was away in Greencastle at the time of the accident.
An advertisement claims this remedy is superior for bowel complaints, suitable for children and adults, and never fails when mixed with water and sugar. It urges every family to keep a bottle and notes C R Watson supplies it as successor to Crosier & Carm.
William Eugene Cook inmate at the Indiana Reformatory in Jeffersonville confesses to murdering John E. Perkins of Granger and setting fire to the home to hide the crime. He alleges the act occurred the week after the 1904 election. his prior record began with a 190% petit larceny conviction.
The Goshen Democrat notes the Landis family, led by Charles and Freddie in Congress, Kenesaw Mountain as a Federal Judge, and another son in Porto Rico, frequently drawing pie favors. It mentions a West Point cadet ship appointment to one of Charles B Landis' sons by Senator Beveridge.
The ad promotes printing letter heads and envelopes in various styles at low prices. It claims rural route residents should order, promising mail delivery to boxes and inviting mail-in orders.
In Livonia and Graysville reports claim Dr King’s New Discovery cured three consumption cases, with patients now strong and well. A dealer offers 50 cent to 1 dollar bottles and a free trial, touting the medicine as the finest lung healer.
Mrs. Sue Martin of Falsonia Mississippi suffered stomach trouble for over six months until Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets relieved her symptoms. She now says she can eat anything and feels like the proudest woman. Sold by C. R. Watson successor to E. S. Crosier & Co. Has a Smack of Piracy. A Moroccan gunboat seized a bark with a commercial cargo and towed her away with a captive crew.
The excerpt notes scrofula in children and consumption in adults as diseases tied to poor blood and lean bodies. It advocates fat as a remedy, claiming cod liver oil provides the best and healthiest fat to strengthen the system and overcome these conditions.
Scott and Bowne chemists advertise at 409 455 Pearl Street New York with druggists availability and wholesale pricing. The ad cites a price of 1900 dollars for a large quantity and notes services for all druggists.
Advertisement notes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise a one day cure for a cold. Druggists refund money if not effective. E. W. Grove's signature appears on each box and price is 25 cents. Dated jan 10 year.
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