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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1901
Page
3
Porto Rico covers about one thirteenth the area of Cuba yet sustains more than half its inhabitants. It is the most densely populated West India island with a relatively high white population share and a higher level of intelligence among Porto Ricans than Cubans.
The Walter Baker Company in Dorchester Mass founded over a century ago on the Neponset River has grown into a leading chocolate maker. The firm upholds quality, condemns adulterated cocoa and chocolate, and warns grocers against fake products while promoting the La Belle Chocolatiere brand and offering a free recipe booklet to housekeepers requesting it.
A Philadelphia Bulletin snippet shows a tramp addressing Walker and expressing a desire to work. The exchange suggests a plan to exchange labor for the price of a drink, reflecting street life dialogue and social nuance of the era.
A dated order for Dodd's Kidney Pills from the Dodds Medicine Company of Buffalo describes a complex shipping route from the United States to New York, London, Greenland, and a remote Arctic edge island. The note asserts American medicines lead global demand and mentions a horse listening for danger while asleep.
Geologists weigh if Belgium hare import will aid or harm the United States after Australia’s rabbit disaster led to militia-led eradication. Alaska reports dwindling forage and rising prices as supplies strain both civilians and army, while debates on veteran homes, canal neutrality, and reparations unfold amid broader U.S. and global issues.
Buenos Ayres is described as one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities. With an estimated population near 800 thousand in 1899, it surpasses many U.S. cities in size and hosts 85 million in annual revenue. The metropolis features extensive gas illumination, theaters, and a vast street railway system drawing millions of passengers yearly.
Bryant Missouri May 15 report the sensational cure of Mrs M A Goss of its place by Dodd's Kidney Pills. She suffered months with Sematica and Rheumatism, slept poorly, was bedfast, and feared death. After using pills for weeks she could sit up walk half a mile and perform chores. She credits sixteen boxes of Dodd's Widney Pills and says the pills saved her life.
Britain’s colonial revenues have nearly quadrupled since 1800 while the UK population has only doubled, highlighting a rapid expansion of colonial income relative to domestic growth.
Thomas Regan and C Collins of Eden Valley Minn report from Calgary and Yorkton in Assiniboia. They praise warm December conditions, fertile lands, and good grazing with wheat at 25 bushels and oats 60 bushels. They announce intent to settle Yorkton districts and urge government agents for district details in Assiniboia and Saskatchewan. Washington DC noted as City of Magnificent Distances.
A miscambled ad and notices discuss Dr Shoop rheumatic cure offers with paid express guarantees, patent office patent totals from the past year, a flirtation with Mrs Austin dress, Nickel Plate Road service to Buffalo, and express agent contact details in Fort Wayne Indiana. It also notes an ostrich feather value of 40 pounds.
One hundred dollar reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co and several Toledo druggists endorse the firm as honorable and able to meet obligations. Phus Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Also note a Maine court decision: a body belongs to the owner of the grave lot, not to kin seeking removal.
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nutritious coffee substitute for children, claiming it tastes like coffee yet costs about a quarter as much. It suggests giving Grain-O to children increases health and notes grocers sell it for 15 cents. The text also cites Angora goats and Mohair production figures.
An average of three British seamen lose their lives daily to drowning and about 300 British steamers and sailing vessels are lost each year at sea according to contemporary maritime statistics.
Advertisement offers four free samples of Allen's Foot-Ease powder from Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy New York. It claims to cure tired sweating damp swollen and aching feet and ease new or tight shoes. Promises relief for corns and bunions and notes it is sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
The Pan American Exposition at Buffalo opens May 1. Nickel Plate Road announces travel rates April 30 for round trips at one and one third fare, valid sale day and return within fifteen days. A one fare plus $1.00 rate applies for Tuesdays in May, with return within five days. Contact nearest agent. Also notes London oyster season consumption reaches fifty thousand tons.
If coffee poisons you grain O offers a pure grain based healthful beverage. It avoids coffee drawbacks yet tastes like the finest brews and costs about a penny and a quarter per serving. Suitable for children and adults ask your grocer for Grain-O. 15 and 25e.
An early 1900s advertisement mixes medical claims for Dr Kinne’s Great Nerve Restorer with various product pitches and travel ads. It touts cures for fits and narrousness after day one, mentions a free trial bottle, and adds unrelated notes on Spain’s coast line, Hot Springs Canyon streets, Piso’s Cure for Consumption, a Jeremy Taylor quote, and a Pan-American Exposition rail offer. Additional listings include Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething and a travel timetable from Claypool to Buffalo with Express trains.
For all stamp needs and printing outfits send details for price. Lock Box 219 Fort Wayne Indiana. Air Cushion Rubber Stamps the best the cheapest. Send orders to Lock Box 219 Fort Wayne Ind F.W.N. No. 20-1901. When writing to advertisers say you saw the advertisement in this paper.
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