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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1900
Page
2
A Lydia E. Pinkham advertisement appeals to mothers with heavy daily labor and large families. It quotes Mrs Canniz Bellevide of Ludington Michigan praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from menstrual trouble and renewed energy to manage eight dependents.
John Shank a colored miner was killed at Burnett by a fall of slate. Edward Marshall aged 30 died near Gaston in a buggy runaway. Stephen Kiest of Scuth bend died after a hay maw fall. Arthur Helwig 8 of Kokomo crushed leg by a log wagon. Mack Turner 15 of Mentone broke an arm boarding a moving train. Danville and Hadley schools closed for diphtheria with one death at Hadley.
A Washington Star report tells of a banker’s English wife misreading a letter after her husband’s stenographer typed phonetically. The wife’s reply sparked a comic misunderstanding with names Hannah Annah and Hannah I a n a h amid a costly, weeklong salary dispute.
Meadville Pennsylvania November 12 1900 Frank J Zeller chief of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers No 143 was laid off with back pain and kidney trouble A fellow member gave him Dodd s Kidney Pills after seven boxes he was fully well He credits the remedy for his recovery and praises its use in Pennsylvania railway circles Dodd s Kidney Pills are sold for 50 cents a box everywhere
The article notes that many observers doubt the possibility of educating deaf and mute children in China and cites cultural disbelief. It describes how missionaries used elementary methods to teach native deaf-mute students despite the belief that Chinese characters are purely sound based. It also mentions the announcer’s pancake breakfast line as a casual aside.
English railway companies approve free luggage allowance increasing per passenger class. First class may take 150 pounds, second class 120 pounds, and third class 100 pounds, replacing the previous limits of 120, 100, and 60 pounds respectively.
An advertisement urges readers to order air cushion rubber stamps via Lock Box 219 in Fort Wayne Indiana. The notice highlights low prices and urges quick orders.
Sir Thomas Lipton relates a humorous incident on a Caledonian train where a quarrel over smoking in a designated compartment escalates after a dog is involved. A pipe is tossed, the dog retrieves it, and the matter ends with the dog delivering the pipe to the lady.
A scientist proposes using milk to douse kerosene fires by forming an emulsion with the oil to speed extinguishment. Advertisements tout Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as the best quick cure for constipation indigestion dyspepsia biliousness and flatulence, and recommend it for malaria fever and ague.
The article explains how the United States is called Nei Kwa or the beautiful country in China opposite terms and how Chinese crowds in Canton hailed the Stars and Stripes as the flower flagship Kwa Kee Chetun, reflecting early impressions of the American flag.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that he will pay $100 for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason witnesses the oath dated December 8, 1856. Cure described as internal, affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by Druggists for 74 cents.
Punta Arenas lies on the Magellan straits at South America's southern tip with 8,600 residents, electric streets, and a fine theater, showcasing modern amenities in a remote locale.
A brief product pitch declares Jell O a quick, healthful dessert option. It promises two minutes preparation with no boiling or baking, just water, and offers flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry Strawberry sold at grocers for 10 cents.
A playful dialogue contrasts parents and a suitor about delaying marriage. The son insists on wedlock despite warnings that age would change the outcome. The exchange highlights themes of immediacy and traditional expectations in a light, witty tone.
A vintage drug advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as an instant cough remedy. It promises quick relief and offers a free sample bottle at the drugstore, with bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents and urges immediate purchase to avoid danger.
Lane's Family Medicine promotes daily bowel movement as essential for health. The product claims gentle action on the liver and kidneys and relief for headaches. Priced at 25 and 50 cents.
A Detroit Free Press note reports Miss Stagestruck now starring with her father as the supporting act. It also includes a reader testimonial from Norwich New York praising Piso's Cure for Consumption and other assorted advertisements and notices from the era.
Cure for chronic nasal catarrh offered with claims of immediate relief and cleansing action. Warns against drying inhalants and touts 50 cent price with addresses for mail order. Includes a humorous exchange between a magistrate and an inebriate.
The advertisement touts Cascar ets as a natural cure for all ailments by improving bowel movements. It claims quick benefit with no pain and urges a 10 cent start, warning to beware of imitations.
A short Indianapolis Journal piece features Wise Lad and Gra’ma banter about crowds and help, then a pancake jingle promoting Mrs. Austin’s pancakes. It also notes slow river flow rates from three to seven miles per hour.
An old page advertises Jell-O as a new family dessert with flavors Lemon Orange Ragspherny and Straw benz priced at 18 cents. It also markets Ty & Kisses as a comic produced line and urges use of Eagle Linen for letter heads and envelopes by job printers.
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