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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
1
A brief item invites readers to a free trip to Washington on March 4 1909 to tour the nation’s capital and see its sights. The notice emphasizes a complimentary journey and the chance to view prominent landmarks.
The Corydon Democrat invites subscriptions at one dollar a year to win a free round trip to Washington D C for the 1909 presidential inauguration. The winner gets first class train fare, a sleeper, a room in D C, and up to ten days there at the winner’s expense. Subscriptions must reach the office by February 1 1909 and ties decided by agreed method.
The article details amended Indiana law requiring motorists to slow to six miles per hour when passing horses or draft animals and to stop or yield on signal. Drivers must give half of the road to horse riders and approach with caution. The piece also advertises Cascascher baby remedy sold by L. A. Riley & Son.
A fragment lists Hedrons Bells Green Mountains and Rose and Burbanks potatoes at Joe Bender's shop, suggesting a display or sale detail. The note appears incomplete and lacks clear context or outcome.
In a rural store debate, Captain Stubbs and Morton recount the Anthony family mortgage saga. Sisters Sarah and Mollie Anthony earned funds to settle most of the debt by nursing training, then returned home affluent enough to surprise their father. Sarah reveals the Philadelphia School for Nurses offers scholarships and strong outcomes.
An advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney ailments. It cites danger signals from urine and back pains, includes a Corydon Indiana testimonial by W H Wiseman, and lists Foster-Millburn Co Buffalo as sole US agents with a 50 cent price.
Rheumatism causes more pain and suffering than any other disease and Chamberlain's Pain Balm offers relief. The product helps sufferers rest and sleep, with temporary relief sometimes becoming permanent, especially in older individuals. Sold by L. A. Riley & Son in 25 and 60 cent sizes.
Advertisement for White Wyandotte birds by Mrs M N McKiugg of Borden Indiana promotes hens as good layers and mothers. Eggs priced 15 for 1.00, inviting orders and promising customer satisfaction.
George K. Brown born March 2 1883 died May 5 1908 in Boone Township leaving a mother four brothers one sister a sweetheart and many relatives and friends His health failed after a Westward sojourn but he bore suffering patiently His funeral was conducted by J W Thompson at Memorial church and he was laid to rest in the local cemetery J U M
Mrs Rosa Porrs of Birmingham Alabama says biliousness and constipation troubled her for years. Pepsin and cathartics worsened her condition until Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets relieved the ill feeling, strengthened digestion, and purified stomach liver and blood. Sold by L A Riley & Son.
A local ad offers Leghorn eggs at fifty cents per setting and Rhode Island Reds at one dollar per setting. Contact C A Smoon via Depauw exchange. Depauw a23 Sw.
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