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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1902
Page
3
Mrs M K Bousch of Richmond Virginia testifies that five bottles of Peruna relieved two year catarrh and her eleven year old daughter also recovered from catarrh after using Peruna. Additional note cites longstanding testing and Dr Hartman’s offer of free advice and his book Health and Beauty.
A Philadelphia hospital nurse dislocated earlier misaligned neck of Thomas W. Wright following a skylarking incident. Doctors failed to reduce the dislocation, but the nurse manipulated the head to realign the neck. Wright recovered quickly with thanks to the nurse and physicians.
West Pembroke Maine Sept 22 18 year old daughter of Mrs A L Smith suffered with crazy spells for two years. Doctors offered no help though spells lasted nine days followed by nine days of good health and yellowing eyes. After one box she recovered fully and used five boxes last fall. In March symptoms returned six boxes were purchased four taken and she is now in splendid health.
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters claiming to cure dyspepsia and constipation and to invigorate the system. The same notice notes Russian forest coverage and promotes One Way Colonist Rates via Nickel Plate Road with daily tickets in September and October.
The weekly trade review reports steady domestic demand and improved foreign commerce. It notes progress in crops, limited labor disputes, early fall distribution, and rising shipments in the South and West. Wheat and corn exports are detailed, with rail congestion in the Northwest and Minneapolis wheat stocks at a low, amid cautious price expectations.
Regional price quotes list cattle hogs sheep and grains in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo New York Buffalo and more. Cattle range 3.00 to 7.90 per head with varied shipping grades while hogs run 3.00 to 8.00 and wheat other grains fetch 50 to 82 cents per bushel with occasional specialty notes.
An editorial notes Christian Science adherents show a very low death rate. Among 27,000 members of the mother church last year the rate was 2.32 per 1,000, far below Boston's 19.7 per 1,000 and below life-insurance policyholder rates.
An advertisement asks about facial blemishes and suggests system imbalance as the cause. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a laxative remedy to regulate digestion and secretions, claiming improvement if stomach liver kidneys and bowels are healthy. Sold by druggists with guarantee.
Dr Price lashes out at Mrs Lassiety-Lieder’s nurse for leaving the baby with its mother, calling the act nearly criminal. The nurse sobs as she begs forgiveness for the illness.
An advertisement notes Mall'sa Catarrh Cure is taken internally for 75 cents. A Washington Star quote contrasts reactions to newly rich friends, with Miss Cayenne predicting they will amuse society rather than entertain.
The Wabash R. R. distributes a free copy of Railroad in Education with chapters on Fast Runs and The St Louis Union Station. A postage offer asks 6 cents to C S Crane in St Louis. Also mentions a new automobile record and a round trip to Cleveland for a Hungarian celebration with return by Sept 29 or Oct 28.
Special fares to Boston available October 7 to 11 with return until October 13. By depositing ticket and small fee, return may extend to November 12. See nearest Agent or C. Asterlin, T. P. A., Fort Wayne, page c. 189.
An assortment of ad lines and snippets including Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a cure all, a quip about office boys and misfit marriages, Mrs Austin's Pancakes to restore appetite, Nero’s greasy pie reference, and a note offering Reduced Rates to New York via Nickel Plate Road on October 8 4 5 6 1902 with return by October 14 1902.
A reader testimonial from Mrs. S. E. Borden of Washington D C dated May 25 1901 extols Piso's Cure for Consumption as superior to other cough medicines. The ad notes the irony of fashion and nonlogical reasons for popularity.
A Brooklyn Life blurb notes Mr Westside Is Biggs paying attention to your sister. Eastside replies they have been married this two months. The short item reflects local dating slang and community gossip from the era.
Fort Wayne Indiana enters a catalogue offer for self inking date stamps and ink pads. The Nickel Plate Road announces Sunday excursions Fort Wayne to Chicago and return for 2.00 dollars aboard trains No. 8 and No. 6, with tickets via ticket agents and C A Anterlin, T P A.
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