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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1900
Page
3
Westfield resident Mrs. Geo. R. Brown praises Genesee Pure Food Co grain-o after three months of use. She notes weight gain from 103 to 120 pounds, increased appetite, and overall better health while recommending the product.
The passage lists various female health complaints including uterine and ovarian troubles kidney issues ulcerations tumors unusual discharges back pain and painful periods. It promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy claiming it cures these disorders and restores health and happiness.
A longtime record of cures is claimed for Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as thousands of women vouch for it. Letters from readers continually appear in this paper.
During the Franco German conflict a French gunner, ordered to fire on a suspected Turkish nest, aims carefully and hits a cottage. The colonel praises the accurate shot, then notices the gunner's tears. The gunner replies that the house he destroyed was his own, all he had in the world.
An editorial note argues a US England alliance would deter foes. It recommends Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to maintain health, steady nerves, and boost appetite, portraying the tonic as a safeguard against disease and attack.
A tall man with a tin pail steps on a woman’s foot, she scolds him then smiles and lets him pass. The note ends with a one sentence signature from John If. Boyer of Trinity Springs Indiana dated February 15 1909 praising Piso’s Cure for Consumption as effective for coughs and colds.
A humorous anecdote from Chicago News about wealth and social status. A dialogue mocks the desire to be rich and the ease of snubbing others while still being deemed agreeable. It reflects social attitudes toward riches and propriety.
Ask your dealer for Allen's Foot-Ease a powder to shake into your shoes. It tests the feet cures corns bunions swollen sore hot callous aching sweating feet and in growing nails. Allens Foot-Ease makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all druggists all shoe stores 25 sample mailed price. Address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
A consular bulletin reports the United States consulate at Lyons France has been asked to supply fish scales. The scales will be used to manufacture artificial pearls and other ornaments through a new process developed by a French chemist.
A family friendly question answered with Sry Jell-O a delicious and healthful dessert prepared in two minutes no boiling or baking just add hot water and set to cook flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry at your grocers ten cents
The Chicago Record notes rumor that Jack Fitz-Jackson, recently married to a wealthy heiress, has launched a department store venture. Friends question the venture’s legitimacy while noting the couple’s influence.
The Nickel Plate Road offers low fares to Milwaukee Wisconsin for the Biennial Meeting of the General Federation of Women's clubs. Tickets sold June 1 to 4 good for return to June 1 or by deposit to June 30. Inquiries to Rk J Hamilton Fort Wayne Indiana or C A Asterlin Fort Wayne Indiana.
A Indiana column reports multiple local incidents and notes. The Shelley home burned near Union City, loss about 2000 dollars. John Merrill dies after fainting in Goshen. census notices issued for W Foley and N Harper in Washington. The body of an unknown man found near New Harmony indicates murder. Elkhart and Anderson figures involved in various deaths, injuries, and legal matters.
A Montana or Rock Island advertisement claims Dr. Hartman grants free medical advice and treatment to women writing for symptoms and history of trouble. It praises Peruna as effective and reports a book titled Wealth and Beauty sent free from Columbus Ohio. The note emphasizes widespread recognition and minimal annual sickness.
Grain-O, a grain based drink, is pitched as a nourishing coffee substitute for children and sold at 15c and 25c. The piece also notes a Time Change on Nickel Plate trains with revised departure times and enhanced dining car service between Chicago, Bellevue, and Buffalo, plus contact details for ticket agents in Fort Wayne.
Nickel Plate Road advertises Train No 4 from Fort Wayne departing 9 05 p m daily with through Sleeping Cars to Buffalo and New York Dining Car Fort Wayne to Bellevue next day Buffalo to New York Observation Car from Buffalo offers scenic valley views and river scenery reaching New York City at 7 25 p m the next day Sleeper space may be reserved in advance Contact Ticket Agent or C A Asterlin Fort Wayne Fort
A reprinted message from W H Kinkade of Alameda Assiniboia West Canada confirms a genuine 1899 letter. It explains land costs linking homestead entries to market options, notes prairie conditions, and outlines payment plans showing a 320 acre farm can be paid in ten years with effort.
A playful exchange features Stubb asking about milk from a small coconut and Penn replying condensed milk, delivering a humorous twist.
Low rate round trip tickets offered for the annual meeting of German Baptists in North Manchester Indiana. May 29th to June 4th outside a 100 mile radius. May 31st to June 8th inside 100 miles. Return by June 10th or deposit by July 5th. Agents listed in Fort Wayne with box mail address. Also postal note and teething syrup ad present.
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