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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
1
A offered trip to Washington for the March 4 1909 presidential inauguration invites readers to witness the event and view Capitol sights. The notice promotes travel and sightseeing plans tied to the national capital ceremony.
The Corydon Democrat offers a contest to raise subscriptions by February 1, 1909. The top collector wins, at no expense, a trip to Washington to witness the inauguration on March 4, 1909, with first class fare and a ten day stay, meals not included.
Mary Flora from Boaz New Mexico writes to readers detailing a mild winter with few cloudy days and spring rains. She notes strong winds including two sand storms, crop yields such as corn potatoes and cotton, and growing herds of wheat and sorghum. Immigrations continue with families from Goshen Indiana and Illinois settling nearby as she warns against rushing to a new land.
A reflective poem urges charity toward others and humility to avoid harsh judgment. It precedes a memorial for Clara Rochner who died May 1 1908 in Louisville hospital of typhoid and pneumonic fever at age twenty. The piece honors a gentle sister and calls for remembrance in faith.
Rheumatism causes more pain and suffering than any other disease. Chamberlain's Pain Balm offers relief that helps rest and sleep. In many cases temporary relief becomes permanent. for older chronic cases, relief is valuable though permanent cure is unlikely. 25 and 50 cent sizes sold by L. A. Riley & Son.
Prominent speakers address the 44th Annual Indiana State Sunday School Convention in Vincennes. Marion Lawrence of Chicago General Secretary of the International Sunday School Association Rev H M Hamill of Nashville recently returned from Asia Aquilla Lucas of Sackville Canada International Secretary to the West Indies and South America attend. Music by Prof E O Excell. June 2 3 4. Details Indiana Sunday School Association 419 Law Building Indianapolis.
Mrs A Goss of Durand Michigan recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough after her daughter contracted the illness in February. Mr Lane of Hartland advised the remedy and reports high customer satisfaction. Sold by L A Riely & Son.
David Deatrick of Elizabeth celebrated his one hundred and first birthday on Monday May 1. He remains in excellent health and is expected to live many years. He has one surviving child, Mrs. Ellen Burton of New Albany.
Potatoes including Hedrons Bells Green Mountains and Rose and Burbanks are sold at Joe Benders store in a local produce display. Customers select varieties labeled for taste and origin as prices and availability are posted.
The Thompson Publishing Company of St. Louis releases a 575 page illustrated volume. It follows Bryan and family on a world tour from September 21, 1905 to September 5, 1906. The review calls it readable edifying and suitable for youths with brains and promise.
A small internal tablet claimed to remove the cause of piles and cure any case. A month of treatment costs $100 with a thousand dollar guarantee. Available from L. A. Riley & Son in Corydon Indiana or The Dr Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo New York.
Notice is given that the Trustee of Spencer township Harrison county Indiana will offer for sale on June 4 1908 at 1 o clock P M the old school house No 10 at Fairdale to the highest bidder with payment due on sale day The Trustee reserves the right to reject any or all bids J V G Loupon Trustee
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