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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1869
Page
2
The Corndon Democrat of 1869 argues that farmers fund taxes through the plow and animals, while bondholders enjoy exemptions. It critiques the tax system, Catholic school funding, and political corruption, referencing Illinois governors, local townships, and a Webster township vigilance effort amid suspected theft.
A Mor gan township farmer, Jonathan Boston Esquire, built a split rail fence noted for straight rails and perpendicular corners. The top rail was spiked fast, making movement nearly impossible. The fence is described as neat and substantial, reflecting Boston as a top farmer.
Readable fragments list prices for apples butter beef pork wheat corn and more at Louisville markets. Items show per pound per bushel per barrel and per ton with numerous vegetables fruits grains and canned goods noted.
The Rural American promotes a January issue with New Jersey and New York connections offering cheap sewing machines, clocks, watches and other goods. It markets subscriptions with premiums including a free copy of the New York Weekly Sun and Rural American bonuses for early club members.
A fortnighly supplement includes full sized patterns and a Colored Fashion Plate. Harper's Bazar offers 16 folio pages weekly on superfine paper, with critical notices and health and household articles. It appeals to a wide female readership, praised for instruction and literary merit.
Local testimonial from New Albany Indiana in 1808 praising Hurleys Ague Tonic as the only remedy for ague and fever. Vincent Kirk from Pear Street and neighbors report successful relief after following the directions, claiming no chill since starting the tonic.
A patient reports severe inflammatory rheumatism and lung involvement in February. After using Compound Extract of Sarsaparilla for over two months, cough diminished, chest serenity restored, rheumatic pains reduced, and the writer praises the remedy and urges others to try it.
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