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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1898
Page
7
A humorous remark about a sexton and a bell appears in a Plain Dealer snippet. The Nickel Plate Road advertises Thanksgiving travel deals with one fare and one-third to points within 159 miles, good for travel Nov 24 and return by Nov 28.
A Chicago Tribune quip about a son going to war ends with a retort from a father. Separately, Nickel Plate Road announces a Thanksgiving Day round trip fare of one fare and a third for travel within 150 miles from the starting point on November 24.
How Francis Joseph of Austria rejected a formal betrothal to Princess Helena after meeting a beautiful girl in a park. He instantly vowed to marry her, winning consent from Duke Max and later marrying Princess Elizabeth in April 1854 despite royal opposition and aristocratic scorn.
An 19th century overview praises advances in dental, bone and nasal surgery. Dentists now transplant teeth between patients with nerve connections intact. Bone grafts use animal donor material. a New York child’s leg bone was replaced by a dog’s bone. Artificial nasal bridges use chicken bone or gold materials, with antiseptic healing guaranteeing minimal irritation.
Lumaka, the king of Barotse Land, is described as an imposing figure ruling with courtly etiquette rivaling Louis XIV. His court’s ceremonies and a troupe of musicians are said to drive away evil spirits, while the king’s agony from sciatica is noted and a quip suggests St. Jacobs Oil as a remedy.
An old clipping mentions aluminum used in scales and balances for precision machines, plus cosmetic product notes for Glenn's sulphur soap and Hill's Hair and Whisker Dye. It also includes a short quotation attributed to F W Robinson about defending one’s character.
Attention is called to the excellent service of the North Western Line to California and favorable rates for single and round trip tickets this season. Daily through service with first class or tourist sleeping cars. Weekly personally conducted tourist car parties to California and Oregon. Multiple routes available without extra charge. Inquiries to Chicago & North Western Railway agents. Mires Winslow's Loornina Stare for Children teeth softening gums and wind colic remedy priced at 5.0 cents per bottle.
A long running clash between Arbuckle Bros coffee magnates and Havemeyer sugar magnates escalates as both sides cut prices. The American Sugar Refining stock plunges, while Arbuckle builds a sugar refinery and expands its bagged product line. Mutual efforts at reconciliation fail as both firms push to ruin the other.
Representatives of Gen Aguinaldo and the Filipino Government in Hong Kong present a memorial to President McKinley and the American people. They urge intervention to end perceived slights by U S military and naval officers and to secure recognition after the Manila campaign. They claim Filipinos were ignored after forcing Spaniards to surrender in Manila.
War Department reports 9800 Spanish officers and soldiers refuse to leave Cuba until paid. Mutiny spreads to Blanco’s reinforcements who demand immediate pay. Blanco loses confidence in palace guards. While Americans press for Cuban control, the mutiny risks flare ups and potential attacks on property and civilians.
Chicago registration tallies about 26,745 names. Captain General Blanco aims to suppress anti American meetings in Cuba. A rich gold ledge reportedly found on Colville Reservation in Washington. London papers foresee Germany seeking pacific ties or alliance with Britain. France reacts to England possibly proclaiming protectorate over Egypt.
In a Cleveland Plain Dee verse-like line, a speaker recalls Mr Boxer saying the veteran boxer earned his medal for Santiago after marriage. The coded remark suggests the fighter was not natural-born but gained skill through life events. The scene prompts a call to meet Mr Boxer promptly.
The appeal calls on Americans to support a schoolboys drive to raise three million dollars for a battleship project. The notice promotes Hosetters Stomach Bitters as an affordable remedy for stomach liver and bowel issues.
A witty exchange in a Detroit Journal item features a man asking to print a kiss while the woman jokes that manuscript kisses would be dull. The light dialogue riffs on literary fame and the practical costs of installments, capturing a playful, urbane tone.
The Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union reports a favorable inquiry into the Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co. Remedies. It claims widespread success, asserts one million plus sufferers cured in three years, and offers 25 cents for a trial treatment or a large 300-dose bottle by mail from 167 Dearborn Street, Chicago. Agents sought for new territory.
Prof Dean Worcester discusses Manila climate noting reliable records only for the capital. Average January 77F, February 78F, March 81F, April 83F, May 84F, June 82F, July 81F, August 81F, September 79F, December 77F. yearly average 80F. Extreme lows 60F, highs 100F. no month below 91F. Humid air. autumn “delightful season” not yet observed. climate seen as open to improvement.
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a nourishing grain drink to replace coffee for children. It claims Grain-O tastes like coffee, costs about a quarter, and is sold by all grocers at 15 or 25 cents.
Smith and Jones discuss concerns about his wife. Brown questions the claim as Smith confirms she insists on smelling his breath whenever he is detained downtown late at night.
Frank J. Cheney and Co of Toledo swear to pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason witnesses the oath dated December 6, 1886. Cure is taken internally and claimed to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
A fragment from Tit-Bits shows a couple in a flirtatious exchange. She rests her cheek on his shoulder and jokes about love while he asks if she loves him. She dismisses romance as she treats a toothache with banter and closeness.
Mrs. Maa n ge Bazcock of Grand Rapids Michigan says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her ovarian trouble and related pains. She states she slept poorly before treatment and now feels well with improved appearance and energy. Mrs Pinkham invites ill women to write for free advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
A playful exchange features a young housekeeper and her mistress over fish choices. The girl reveals she is color blind after mishearing a task while a Washington Star quip and a St Jacobs Oil testimonial add local newspaper flavor. A light comedy of mishearing and timing follows between a piano scene and a clock.
A historic advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine as beneficial for daily bowel movement health. It claims gentle action on the liver and kidneys and relief from sick headache with prices listed at 25 and 50 cents.
A quotation from T. T. Mung cautions that youth may start life with low aims, yet one can commit to measuring life by its noblest use. The message urges decisive purpose and intentional living despite early doubts or limitations.
A stammering suitor attempts a compliment to a sharp woman and fumbles, bracing for a comeback. The scene ends with a realization of his misstep. The other note touts St Jacobs Oil curing rheumatism despite grim weather.
A witty exchange about a lecture highlights brevity with Watts quipping it ended at the wrong end and suggesting it should have started an hour sooner in a brief Indianapolis Journal dialogue.
Try Grain-O, the new grain based drink that can replace coffee. Children and adults alike favor it, offering a rich mocha like flavor from pure grains and easy digestion for delicate stomachs. Priced 15 or 25 cents per package, sold by all grocers.
In conversation Clara hints at a rumor that the young Softleigh is strained for funds while Maud notes he is learning to ride a bicycle, suggesting he may be relying on his own resources during the process.
Advertisement for Kemp's Balsam promising immediate cough relief with a free sample bottle from druggists now. Sold in 25 and 5 cent bottles. Includes a quote about Providence and sleep from Voltaire and a testimonial praising Piso's Cure for Consumption. Concludes with a cautionary remark about mocking others.
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