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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1899
Page
7
Interesting summary of local doings highlights a long missing husband and father Mathew Lukes believed to have died by his own act after a business ruin. His wife kept family afloat and educated, while a dramatic reunion followed when the supposed dead man returned home with money. A European singer also linked to a concert subplot.
A chaotic Indiana summary reports rail and road accidents including a man fatally shot in Liberty, a laborer dying from injuries in Mishawaka, and a boy blinded by machinery. Fire destroys Saline City buildings, a man attempts suicide in Indianapolis, and a railroad collision in Colfax kills two firemen. Community rescues, hospitalizations, and a Jones family reunion notice close the report.
The New York Christian Advocate debates if a woman may type profane language for her employer. It warns that writing profanity harms a Christian reputation, but notes a counter view that context and intent matter and urges women to leave if coercive demand conflicts with faith.
In Boston a bulky horse blocked thirty trolley cars and traffic for four minutes as mud was rubbed on its mouth and whiskers scorched. A bystander procured a soda siphon and, aiming deliberately, sprayed half its contents into the animal. The startled horse soon moved off, lifting the blockade after a two minute stir.
The piece notes the challenge of holding a championship, citing a comparison to a long celebrated figure. It mentions Hostetter’s stomach billers as a 50 year remedy for dyspepsia biliousness and liver trouble, framing a moral about endurance.
Reports describe experiments by Capt. Cooper Key at the Royal Arsenal testing clay plugs fired to perforate a one inch iron plate. A rapid velocity near 1800 feet per second was required, using pressed dry clay cylinders three inches long and two inches in diameter.
The John M Smyth Co of Chicago promotes fall and winter ladies wear including a plaid golf cape offered at 5.00. The catalogue showcases thousands of items and the firm claims decades of reliability and over half a million orders fulfilled in Chicago and vicinity.
Mr Reid of Newfoundland and his sons seek to cut the London to New York voyage by fifty hours using a hybrid route. The plan would move from London to Holyhead by rail, cross to Dublin, then Galway, sail to Notre Dame Bay, rail to North Sydney, Cape Breton, and finish by train to New York.
Travelers report alligator or crocodile flesh as extremely tender and delightful to the palate, noting its very white meat and appealing texture.
A Persian tale describes a tree that blooms only at dusk. Buds open with each star appearing, lingering through the night until fully formed by dawn. Fragrance resembles evening roses and the tree regenerates rapidly from roots. Nearby grows a related, taller tree with a counteracting bloom.
A quirky promotional notice invites readers to donate ten or twenty cent pieces for a charitable drive. The text touts a Spectacle of "Red Cross" items, promising free previews and novelty prizes to attract participation, with references to the twentieth century cabutars and other curiosities.
Riggs asks Miranda about living in a downtown flat. Mrs. BL counters that after fifteen years with Pye she has had enough of flat experience, as reported by the Chicago News.
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves painful swollen smarting and nervous feet and eases tight shoes. It cures sweating calluses and hot tired feet making shoes feel easy. Sold by druggists and shoe stores or by mail for 25 cents. Trial package free.
Someryville Journal notes a quip between a father and a suitor about pleasing a daughter. An ad claims Dr Kline's Great Nerve Res TOR er restores calm, promising no fits after initial days. Free trial bottle offer appears with address details.
Cook in earthenware vessels for even heat better flavor and less burning. Fort Wayne to Chicago round trip every Sunday via the Nickel Plate. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething gums soothes inflammation and pain and relieves wind colic, 25 cents a bottle. Cicero quote ends.
A letter from Mrs. Della Remicker of Rensselaer Indiana thanks Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring her health after years of fatigue back pains and menstrual distress. The note promotes early treatment and offers free advice from Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts urging women to seek help at first symptoms.
The Ladies' Home Journal will run A Girl's Experience in Boston by Margaret Allston. A vivacious young author recounts wintering in Back Bay and moving through Boston's exclusive dramatic literary and musical circles, presenting a vivid life biography.
Experts warn that close breeding and exhibition shorten dogs lives. They say we are gradually raising dogs that will not be as long lived as the semi-wild momerel types.
An old advertisement notes Piso’s Cure for Consumption claims two bottles can cure a nagging throat issue. A testimonial from Mrs J Nichols of Princeton Indiana dated March 26 1895 promotes the remedy. The ad ends with a quip about giving up your doctor when he gives up on you.
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