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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1905
Page
5
A consumer note warns that certain baking powders and alum can interfere with digestion and be unhealthy. It urges shoppers to demand guaranteed cream of tartar baking powder and avoid alum in foods and mixes.
Corydon Democrat compiles community news including family births, shop ads for Keller's, appeals to buy shoes, local court opinions and town updates. Mentions Julius P. Borden return from North Dakota, farm talks at Crandall and Palmyra, and a pie supper at Jackson township No. 11 school.
A damaged receipt mentions a life policy issued by Meridian Life and Trust under Nova Cunninghiliam. It notes a fall collection of 4,000 in arrears, with payment due from the sister Cai Lae Tita Tastes and a request to acknowledge prompt action.
A health official declares the duty to quarantine contagious diseases in schools and to exclude exposed children until safe, to prevent epidemics. He urges private funerals within 25 hours after deaths and calls for public support of protective measures adopted by the state.
Trustees purchase most articles from Professor Jallett's sale of serial fixtures to keep the building ready for public meetings and to revive the school. They display courage and public spirit in aiding the community.
Mrs Minnie Harmon of Spercer township died on the first of the current month after a period of illness. Funeral arrangements were announced by her family. She was a respected member of the local community and leaves behind her husband Alvins Harmon.
A mixed set of entries includes foreclosures, partitions, and divorces. Parties named include Cooper, William Smith, Ma Ward, Carpenter, Nettie J. Ginkins, Thomas A. Ginkins, Briles, Wolfe, and others. Cases touch on administrator actions, real estate partitions, and damages.
Local items report a charity snouting match held on Saturday evening November 11 raising dollars with Miss Ila Cooper's box fetching the top bid at 82. Residents Karey Shields and others visit relatives in New Orleans and Louisville. Several marriages, moves, and family visits are noted along with illnesses and upcoming travel plans.
Johnn Toughliand transfers to W J Crecelius a 200 dollar parcel. Louis Temple transfers to Geo Woertz 40 acres. Mary M Rogers et al transfer 20 acres to Q T Berry. Win Hussing transfers a lot in South Corydon valued at 8850 to Emery H Breeden. Walter W Frakes transfers 2 acres to Manerva C Frakes for 40 dollars. Margaret J Houghland transfers 57 acres for 3500 to Frank Gibbs.
The W H Keller Co advertises high grade suits and overcoats up to $15 and from $12.50 in suits. It highlights plain and fancy worsteds and cheviots in single and double breasted sacks, with exclusive patterns and fashionable overcoats including lightweights cravenetted rain coats and winterweights in many styles.
An advertisement extols suits made from the finest fabrics, boasting two continents of sourcing and a range of styles from Line and Doublebreasted Sack to Overcoats. It promises superior warmth and tailoring, claiming top quality available from a renowned tailor with extensive inventory and options.
The passage appears garbled but suggests a group stating readiness to supply goods and services beyond online data. It mentions warrants and requesting consideration, yet the exact entities and actions are unclear.
A bold claim asserts Brights disease and diabetes are curable. The article argues the treatment proves a cure for these previously fatal diseases and urges readers with afflicted relatives to study the findings.
The notice states the final settlement of the Smiddewey estate to be heard at the court in Corydon on November 4, 1905. The heirs and all debtors are summoned to appear and show cause why the final judgment should not be approved. CATELARINIG GELS, November 1, 1908, Admx.
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