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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1902
Page
8
An advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as the right food for childhood rickets and soft bones. It claims two daily small doses straighten bow legs and strengthen joints, urging readers to request a free sample and noting the product is sold by druggists and by Scott & Bowne in New York. The second portion lists county commissioner's October allowances and various salaries and expenses.
A dense ledger lists jurors, bailiffs, and court expenses for Posey township and surrounding areas. It names Emmett Beanblossom, James Weaver, John C. Graves, and many others, with amounts for sheriff, witnesses, and grand and petit jury services.
The article explains voting a straight Democratic ticket by placing an X in the circle around the Rooster and warns against any other marks. It instructs using only the blue pencil provided and to return a mismarked ballot for a new one. It notes an observer’s comment about the ballot face and the poll clerk’s initial on the back.
Mrs Cranfil of Troy Indiana reports years of indigestion and dyspepsia cured after four bottles of Kocol. The advertisement claims Kodo improves digestion by removing waste, cleansing the stomach, and turning food into pure red blood. It urges taking a dose after meals and asserts it digests what you eat. I. A. Brevy & Sox co sponsor.
Old newspaper advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for lame back kidney liver and bladder trouble and Brights Disease. It promises a free sample bottle and a book upon request by mail to Kilmer Co Nantucket NY while noting regular sizes sold by druggists.
The Harrison County election precept lists officers to be elected including state and county posts such as Secretary of State Auditor and Sheriff with township and district positions. Polls open on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1902 and the sheriff notes the official seal and witness.
British Association of the Advancement of Science sessions in Belfast discuss trusts and free trade versus protection. Predictions include a coming clash as the United States may curb commercial combines, while American and British free trade tensions loom.
Notice to non resident Sarah C McClaren in Harrison County Indiana courts for foreclosure of a mortgage on real estate. The plaintiff Corr don Savings and Loan Association by William Ridley his attorney requires appearance on November 24 1902 to answer or demur or the case will proceed in her absence. The notice is dated October 7 1902 at Corydon Indiana. Also an advertisement for DeWitts Little Early Risers laxative pills with tonic properties.
The notice states the buyer will offer rents and profits of the real estate for up to seven years and, if not sold to satisfy the writ, will offer the fee simple or all right and title of the defendants in the property. Signed Philip E. Lotich.
Executors of Ad dixon Bukett deceased file final settlement in Harrison county Indiana with the Harrison Circuit Court set for Monday November 10 1902 to show cause why the settlement should not be approved Heirs creditors legatees and interested parties must appear and prove heirship by that date Joan W Guesmaan J cos S Periuunn executors
Notice to non residents Perry Leander and Benjamin Borden in Harrison County Indiana that a complaint in the Morrison Circuit Court November Term 1902 seeks real estate relief. They must appear November 2 to answer the complaint or risk judgment in their absence.
Geo R McDonald of Logan County West Virginia reports his wife recommended Chamberlain's Pain Balm after his partial paralysis left him with arm and side weakness. After two bottles he is almost entirely cured. The liniment is also praised for rheumatism sprains and bruises and sold at Crosier's Corner drug store.
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