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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1899
Page
7
A Detroit Journal fragment shows a dramatic scene with a grand dame and a man arguing over five cents for intoxication. The man half begs, half defends his position while revealing concern for his wife and the consequences, ending with his distraught protest and a claim that tears are powerful.
A humorous mock portrait of France's new leader as calm sane and bourgeois, likened to a tonic that would infuse vigor into politics and cure stomach disorders, with satirical quips on Moike Duffy and public fortunes.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure from F C Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Endorsers West &Truax and Waldan & Mankvin, wholesale druggists attest Cheney's honesty and ability. Cure taken internally. price per bottle. testimonials available.
The Queen of Sweden and Norway keeps a box on the dining table in the royal palace for contributions to the Salvation Army.
An 19th century advertisement extols Allen's Foot-Ease as a powder that cures painful swollen and nervous feet relieves stings from corns and bunions and makes new shoes feel easy. It also claims to relieve sweating callous and hot tired feet with mail and trial offer details. Also includes other health ads and proverbs.
The Nickel Plate Road releases a Summer Outings booklet showcasing picturesque points along the south shore of Lake Erie and the shores of Lake Chautauqua. The guide promotes low rates for rail travelers seeking seasonal trips.
A.P. Anderson of Chesterton vanishes after a Chicago trip amid fear of foul play alongside another missing Chesterton man P.F. Frederickson. Rose Poly Institute students threaten Professor Kimmel with a physical confrontation. he wields a revolver for defense. Klondiker David L. Bush reports finding gold near Logansport. Judge D. C. Chipman submits a plan for smokeless high-efficiency naval motor power. The Indianapolis and Logansport Traction Co. secures right of way for an electric line to Indianapolis with a Logansport powerhouse planned.
Within Our Borders notes events from communities including Alamo planning a horse show on June 3, Crawfordsville organizing a zillage company, Culver Academy adding barracks, and local officials like L. W. Breeden named County Clerk. Other items mention telephones for Lagrange farmers and underground wiring plans for Anderson Telephone Company.
Household renovation notes that ceilings are now tinted with Alabastine to match wall papers. Kalso mine is criticized as temporary. Alabastine is advertised as durable, rock base cement that can be mixed with cold water and used for varying finishes.
A Lewiston Maine Journal item recounts Polly the gray parrot once owned by poet Celia Thaxter. The bird teased islanders with mimicry and warned Cedric the hunter, nearly saving its life, then vanished after the poet’s death, likely poisoned. Also noted are an ad offering binder twine from John M Smyth Company in Chicago and a London Tit-Bits anecdote about Lincolnshire fogs.
The Deering Harvester Company in Chicago reported a 1898 daily production record of 1319 harvesting machines by summing all machine types manufactured in a single day. The total equates to over two complete machines per working minute.
In France a beggar kingdom arose as an elective monarchy led by a rogue king who taxed disreputable subjects. Officials called cagoux collected revenue and enforced penalties, while archisuppets taught the beggar tongue Argot. Three kings named Ragot Anacreon and a Tunisian monarch left legacies amid mendicants.
Farmers are urged to consider a Chicago firm John M Smyth Co offer to furnish binder twine at favorable rates this season. The note claims substantial savings for Western farmers and highlights related Lent self denial humor.
An Ohio State Journal fragment touts Lane Family Medicine promising daily bowel movement benefits for health, noting gentle action on liver and kidneys and curing a sick headache with prices listed. Also mentions Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with money back guarantee if they fail to cure a cold in one day.
A Windsor Ontario reader claims only twenty in every hundred Portuguese peasants can read and write. The note adds Piso's Cure as the best medicine for lung and chest diseases and ends with a caution not to mock a fool unless in the same bout.
An advertisement from the John M Smythe Co of Chicago offers Standard and Sisal Binder Twine to farmers at eight cents per pound with a June 1 deadline. The notice claims broad savings for Western farmers and endorses the firm as one of the most extensive and reliable in the United States.
Patrons are urged to read the newspapers and consult ticket agents for reduced fares before buying tickets. The Peerless Trio of Daily Express Trains runs without changes between Chicago New York and Boston. Our crates are lower than via other lines.
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