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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1905
Page
4
Charles William Eliot argues that cultivating beauty begins with observing the heavens. He says open sky sight reveals divine glory and inspires poetry, urging city dwellers to seek open spaces like parks to regain expansive views and fuller landscape observation.
The Medical World argues that engaging all people in work benefits health and character. It warns against forced idleness or overprescribing activity and stresses that suitable tasks should be found to foster the habit of labor and societal value.
The article recounts the famous Philadelphia mint eagle nicknamed Peter the Mint Bird and compares it to Old Abel the Wisconsin eagle. It notes Peter’s prominence, his death in an accident with coining machinery, and that a portrait of him was later used as the basis for coinage representations.
A Paris Gaulois retelling cites Emile Olivier's L'Fuggeure Liberal about a 1860 Berlin dinner at Benedetti's. Prince Napoleon reportedly provoked Bismarck with a quip on England, prompting Bismarck to claim England survives by numbers of soldiers and oaths, countering with his own figures.
An all Scots woman perseveres to visit a friend despite personal hardship. On arrival she learns that alarming symptoms have lessened and exchanges a breathless, relieved greeting with Mrs Crawford. The exchange reflects concern and renewed health in a close community setting.
Miss Bute fumed at remarks about beauty being skin deep while Miss Chelins noted that anger exposes thin skin in a playful Philadelphia Press dialogue.
A fragment notes tension with the new chief of department causing sleepless office hours for Lonas of Sleep, as colleagues express mixed approval and cite disruptive leadership effects.
Quotational line reflecting caution about companionship. the phrase presents a moral warning rather than a news event or report. The source attributes it to Lava and centers on friendship, loyalty, and caution in social ties.
A Kansas City Journal observation contrasts boys and girls in family dynamics. Mothers report sons demand attention but offer little thanks, while daughters show gratitude and support. The piece reflects dated gender expectations and parenting clashes.
A traveler compares harsh summer heat in U S cities with arid deserts. The piece notes scorching readings around 120 degrees and then contrasts humid eastern cities like Boston and New York, highlighting the extreme dry heat of Mojave and similar deserts.
A fragment reports a fungus named Cagioceps roberisi associated with a Dulrush caterpillar in New Zealand. The fungus enters the grub or moth, absorbs its tissues, and leaves the insect’s body with exposed features. The resulting pulpy matter is described as edible by a wood hen.
A police vehicle stood by a sidewalk near a ferry bones in New York as a crowd surged past a landing. A trim young man in a light coat, calm amid the push, was guided toward a waiting patrol wagon by an officer, then leaned out and shouted a name to the driver.
A tale from the Christian Register describes a minister's son punished for obedience, banished to a small table to eat alone until repentance. He is told to say grace at his own seat, and he chooses a prayer thanking God for a table prepared in the presence of enemies.
A man named Brownby asks for marriage, receiving a startled but polite response. She hesitates at the sudden proposal while he accepts the timing and concludes with gratitude before departing.
A playful exchange contrasts prudent thrift with fashion indulgence. One character claims thrift while the other reveals a saved blue rainy day skirt as a witty counterpoint.
The fragment states Betroy the inequity of today and ft will appear again tomorrow attributed to Emer ben, reflecting a cryptic warning about cyclical injustice.
Robert McCaw describes a wagon train ambushed by shells with gunners closing distance. A wagon capsizes crushing him, blood and dust stain his face as he endures pain, water bathes him, and the convoy moves on after helpers lift him aboard.
An analysis of readers gratitude to books and how repeated readings offer lasting nourishment. The essay explores Coleridge comparisons, the evolving taste of travelers, and the idea that the benefit of a book depends on the reader’s mindset and intervals between readings.
A discussion in the British House of Commons recalls early postal systems. References cite biblical verses describing swift posts and horseback letters, Cyrus Persian couriers, Augustus post houses, and James I introducing a postal system in India.
James W. Boyd a clerk in the public health and marine hospital service was arrested on a warrant sworn by Chief Clerk W P Worcester charging embezzlement. He confessed the amount misappropriated will reach not less than 20000 dollars. In Nimes France twelve thousand spectators rioted at a bullfight after matadors refused to kill another bull as an encore following five slain.
A New York Press note explains envelopes are blue on one side to prevent transparency. Cheaper papers with a blue interior block light, hiding writing inside, while manufacturers produce millions daily for sale in large cities.
A quoted piece from Everybody's Magazine by Dr Francis KL Clark extols oxen travel in Indian regions as comfortable and common. The narrative contrasts tranquil ox-drawn journeys with harsh scenes of famine, hungry children, and begging, prompting a grim view of India during famine.
A historic warning lists causes of fires from dust explosions in mills to naphtha soaked rags used in dry cleaning and grease removal. It notes cotton bale ignition aboard ships, cigars sparking within bales, and neglected tobacco and paper in tenement halls as frequent fire starters.
A correspondent seeks to know if ideosraph firms would send the ten listed long words at regular rates. The items include Valetudinarianism subconstitu tionalist incomprehensibility and several others.
The word pirate originates from Greek peirates meaning one who tries or tempts. Adventurer shares roots but retains less respectability than pirate. The terms peirates and pirata appear only in this sense, with Cicero calling pirates the common enemy of all.
Father questions punctual son at breakfast. Son explains he woke after breakfast, saying he would have had none if he had not. The light exchange ends with the boy’s practical twist.
A humorous exchange in Tales From Fllegende Biatter features a character asking Jenkins for ten dollars during a moment of temporary embarrassment. The response notes the relative luck compared to Jenkins’ own situation, highlighting the quirky tone of the tale.
Ed Baker repairs Morton Davis barn while Jesse Shields digs a water well for Mrs Ella Cunningham. Grace Samplewho attends Louisvile High School and has typhoid fever. William Lillpop and son Noah near finish Mrs Ella Cunningham ham’s new house. Mattie Ackerman improves after illness. Wheat harvest progresses. Mary Colvin and Herbert W Fox visit River View Kentucky from Saturday to Wednesday. Geo Mayer and family visit Louisville relation Clerk McRae and J D McRae also in Louisville. Joe Cooper from Shirley visits Joe Brinley. James Perry of West Point visits Q T Berry and family in Rosewood.
Relatives and friends gathered at Henry Schuman's home last Sunday to celebrate Mrs. Schuman's 62nd birthday with dinner baskets. A large group including Horace Flora family Emily families Conrad family Crosby Schuman and others attended and were entertained by Ma Dick's graphophone, ending with group photos.
A large crowd gathered at William Richert’s home on Sunday to honor Mrs. Richert and her daughter Miss Lillie Richert. Neighbors braved rain for a joyous reception with food, jokes, music, and a talk by Mr. Jacob Pfrimmer, ending with well wishes for both birthdays.
New Salisbury reports Marshall Byrn up and Arville Deweese improving. Hez Allen Jr spent time in New Albany. The Lindsey infant is very ill. Tomlinsons relocate to Argenta. Ed Byrn resigns Greenville teaching post, Ida Crosby to teach this term. David Adams, High School teacher, ill with malarial fever. classes dismissed until recovery.
A Fruit Social is set for Friday night October 20 at No 6 Spencer township Haas school house. Shadows of the young ladies will be sold with each shadow paired with a fruit plate. A cake will be awarded to the most prominent lady. All invited. Kennera RoTugrocr, Teacher.
One of the best general purpose farms in Harrison county one mile south of New Middletown 279 acres 100 acres bottom land. Lots of good timber. Good improvements and a fine spring inexhaustible. A bargain. For further information see or address Barnard McPhilips New Middletown Ind Oct 18 3w.
Vague partial text fragment unclear in meaning with no identifiable persons places organizations dates or events.
Assemblyman John Tighe of Cohoes endorses Peruna as a superior restorative tonic. He says excess work causes nervous breakdowns and catarrh, and that Peruna heals by curing catarrh. Readers are invited to write Dr. Hartman in Columbus for free advice.
Tall women trend with ankle or floor-length skirts to add apparent height. Plain or fine striped fabrics and long waists with pointed belts elongate the torso. Proper posture, head held high, and straight posture enhance height both virtually and in reality, notes The Commoner.
Janes P. Conrad weds Mary A. L. Roberts. Benj H. Timberlake to Bertha L. Beanblossom. Joseph F. King to Ambrosia Guest. Charles W. Hedges to Catherine M. Snyder.
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