Ideal Laundering Machine touted by Buadd Bros
An advertisement extols the Ideal Laundering Machine made by W. H. Harvey & Son in Constantine Michigan. It claims lightness, strength and durability with adjustable tub size and capable of washing table linen to a heavy bed comforter quickly and with minimal fabric wear. It argues savings in labor and cost for Harrison County households.
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Buadd Bros
W. H. Harvey & Son
Constantine, Mich
Harrison County
A Personal Letter Urges Harrison County Dry Vote
A May 24 1909 paid appeal urges voters to vote Yes on saloon prohibition in Harrison County. The letter frames dry victory as protecting children, virtue, and law, warns against wet consequences, and calls on all temperance supporters to cast ballots and influence neighbors.
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Harrison County
Corydon’s
Elizabeth's
Garrison County
Iself
Dry” Township
Temperance Press
Former Citizen Judge William P. Cheene Dies in Fulton Ky
Former Citizen Judge William P. Cheene of Corydon and Fulton Ky died at his home on May 8 at age 75. Survived by a widow and two children, he wed Anna M Otter in 1897. He practiced law with Judge Porter in Corydon and later with Walter Q. Gresham. A writer, he published several books and was publisher of a farm paper at Fulton.
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Willian P. Cheene
Corydon
Fulton
Theas
Anna Motter
Green
Porter
Walter Q. Gresham
Fulton, Ky
Aromatic herb cure for women touted by Mother Gray Co
An advertisement proclaims Mother Ciay's Monstraian-LEAr as a pleasant herb remedy for women's ills and various male ailments. It claims to be the only certain regulator and offers 50 cents by mail with a free sample from The Mother Gray Co. LeRoy New York.
Readers boost Democrat subs under 2000 by year end push
The Democrat reports 2776 subscribers and 150 new signups since January 1, with exchanges and advertisers not included. T. B. Lahue announces a new stock of auto seat rubber tire bike buggies, inviting customers to view the offerings.
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the Democrat
Democrat
T. B. Lahue
Dean's Kidney Pills advertise kidney relief
A historical advertisement claims Dean's Kidney Pills cure kidney troubles and back pain. It cites a customer from New Albany Indiana and urges readers to buy for 50 cents from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
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Dean
David Bullock
Main St
New Albany
Ind
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Rot of Honor Subscriptions Report
Rot of Honor lists numerous new and continuing subscribers to The Democrat since the last report. Names include Frank LaPlant Evans Landing Chester Winn Creorgetown Peter Burton Elizabeth Rroo Fred Bierley Elizabeth James Winn Corydon Jas S Smith Lexington Edward Wesitbecker Evans Ioan Ing Peter Timperman Palmyra Rev JH Toombs Marenga Mrs J J Jackson Louisville Miss Nellie Brown Valparaiso Ind Mrs Sophia Macherey Depauw RR Mrs Cynthia A Fawyer Depauw RR Geo W Swarts Worth Dan Crass Waco Neb Mrs Jennie M Bauer Borden C Goeswein Lanesville Mrs Fannie McCown Joseph St Dr Allen Leavenworth Thos P Neely Central Maurice Fleshman Corydon RR 5 Mrs JB Crayden Corydon Jacob Gehlbach Corydon PP Ars Sophia Patterson Lloyd Knobs Ind ida McRae Danville Ind Vdas Io Miller Elizabeth RR 1 MJ Thomas New Albany Win Ridley Corydon.
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The
Democrat
Frank LaPlant
Evans Landing
Chester Winn
Creorgetown
Peter Burton
Elizabeth Rroo
Fred Bierley
Elizabeth
James Winn
Corydon
Jas S Smith
Lexington
Edward Wesitbecker
Evans Ioan
Peter Timperman
Palmyra
JH Toombs
Marenga
J Jackson
Louisville
Nellie Brown
Valparaiso Ind
Sophia Macherey
Depauw RR
Cynthia A Fawyer
Depauw
Geo W Swarts
Worth
Dan Crrass
Waco
Jennie M Bauer
Borden
C Goeswein
Lanesville
Fannie McCown
Joseph St
Allen
Leavenworth
P Neely
Central
xMaurice Fleshman
JB Crayden
Jacob Gehlbach
xArs Sophia Patterson
Lloyd Knobs
Xidna McRae
Danville
Vdas Io Miller
Elizabeth RR
MJ Thomas
New Albany
Win Ridley
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets Helped Woman
Mrs Rosa Potts of Birmingham Alabama reports relief from biliousness and constipation after using Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets. She says the pills strengthen digestion purify stomach and liver and support natural body functions. Sold by Louis B Riley.
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Chamberlain
Rosa Potts
Birmingham
Ala
Louis 8. Riely
Philo Poultry Brooders Patent Rights Guarded
Elmer Davis of Corydon announces agency for the Philo System of Progressive Poultry Keeping from Elmira New York Cycle Hatcher Company. Buyers of the Philo book may make brooder devices under patent, others may not, to protect rights within the selling territory.
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Philo
Cycle Hatcher Company
Elmira
New York
Corydon
Elmer Davis
County Seat War Brewing in Dubois County
Rival towns Jasper and Huntingburg battle for the county seat over a new court house and county office building. Huntingburg pledges to raise 8100,000 and donate a free court house if the seat moves from Jasper, stirring countywide interest and local tensions.
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Dubois County
Huntingburg
Jasper
Be It Now Try Chamberlain Liniment For Rheumatism
An advertisement urges readers to apply Chamberlain's Liniment to treat rheumatism. It claims nine of ten cases are muscular or eluenic and respond quickly to vigorous use, promising quick relief and satisfaction. Sold by Louis S. Riley.
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Chamberlain
Louis S. Riely
County Council Meets and Grants Election Funds
County Council met at the county editor's office last Thursday under order of the County Commissioners and appropriated 500 dollars to defray local option election expenses to be held tomorrow. They also earmarked 80 dollars to cover travel for Geo. N. Crone from South Carolina for trial and 30 dollars for court reporter costs. Five members attended. The notice promotes Deering binders as best for county use and advertises the New Ideal model at W. H. Bullett & Sons with price 1.35 dollars per hundred.
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Geo. N. Crone
South Carolina
Be Careful What You Say Poem Excerpt
A reflective verse urges restraint in judging others and urges self-examination. It promotes avoiding slander and focusing on one's own faults before speaking of others. The author notes curses harm like a roast chicken and emphasizes generosity toward both old and young.
Bride at Eleven Sues Husband Over Abandonment
Mrs. Willie Spencer, who says she married at age eleven in 1904, sues Odell Spencer for abandonment and nonpayment of support. She lists her mother Mrs. Nancy McGufffy of East Fifteenth Street as her guardian and states she has lived with her mother since.
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Willie Spencer
Odell Spencer
Spencer
Nancy McGufffy
East Fifteenth Street
A. Ledger
For Sale Machinery and Steam Plow in Indiana
The undersigned offers a twenty-horse-power Frick traction engine a Nichols and Shepard grain separator a ten-roll Jenny corn shredder a Brenan circular saw mill a Kelley corn crusher and a three gang steam plow. Prefer to sell as a lot call or write Lee Bauer RR 2 Elizabeth Ind Harrison County Uf.
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Frick
Nichols and Shepard
Brenan
Kelley
Lee Bauer
Elizabeth
Ind
Harrison County
Corner Drug Store Changes Hands
Dr. Z. T. Funk and Son sold the Corner Drug Store to Lyman and Fleshman. The stock was invoiced the first of last week and the new proprietor took charge on Wednesday. Fleshman long operated a drug business at Mauckport and will move his family to Corydon later this summer.
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Z. T. Funk
Kemp's Balsam Endorsed as Best Cough Cure Today
The article notes Kemp's Balsam as a physician endorsed cough remedy. It claims doctors favor it for curing coughs and mentions its pricing at druggists. A court case involving Dr. A M Irvine as an expert witness discusses fox hounds and dog ownership in Kentucky.
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Kemp
A. M. Irvine
Emmett Watson
Alva Jacob
Irvine
Blue Grass
Kentucky
Eye Specialist Dr J A Nottell Opens Corydon Office
Dr J A Nottell, eye specialist and optician, now located at Corydon, corrects all defective vision with first class work guaranteed. Prices are less than half those in larger cities. Specializes in Krip Tok and Torie lenses. Office at Beanblossom's furniture store.
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J. A. Nottell
Corydon
Beanblossom
Memorial Poem Honors Blue and Gray Veterans
The poem by Damon Survey venerates Northern blue and Southern gray soldiers who rest in peace. It recalls shared sacrifice, reunion in memory, and a call to decorate graves, ending with a plea for readers to send stamps to Damon Harvey in Clearfield, Pa.
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Damon Survey
N. B
Damon Harvey
Clearfield
Vote Dry in Harrison County to Shield Home and Church
A temperance committee urges a May 25 vote to outlaw saloons in Harrison County. The argument warns that a dry decision will keep out “saloon bums” and vicious elements, saving homes and churches from revenue paid by drinkers.
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Harrison County
Brood Mares and Livestock For Sale in Eureka Indiana
Two brood mares for sale aged five and seven with young colts and proven work records. Also fifty head of sheep, a ten month Jersey heifer and a registered Shorthorn heifer eligible to register. Contact P A Evurton Eureka Indiana 193 RR as listed.
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P. A. Evurton
Eureka Phone
Lizabeth
Ind
Brighten Up Your House With Paint from J J Bullet and Son
An offer to improve home interiors with paints and varnishes from J J Bullet and Son. The promotion emphasizes quality products for furniture and walls.
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J.J. Bullet & Son
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