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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1902
Page
10
Fragmentary report ties Joseph Faulk to policing crime networks in St Louis and notes a broader political scene. Mentions Marquis in Japan UK treaty, Congressman Litt, and Maine figures. references a fire in Gervais Oregon and a murder trial in North Carolina.
A long dispatch of Indiana incidents notes several fatalities and injuries. George D. Nicholas, near Linden, died after falling on cellar stairs. Mrs. John Ice of Vincennes burned to death during religious distress. Floyd County docket lists 41 divorces, many from New Albany. A man named Hawenstine died after a gun misfire near Bippus. A girl near Sulivan crushed by a tombstone at a funeral, born 1825, died soon after. Spare details cover accidents, crimes, and local industry woes including a Diamond Flint Glass closure in Hartford City and a planned shovel-handle factory in Richmond.
A South African Boer prisoner keeps a long hair vow made at the war’s start. He swore not to cut his hair until British ousted. With the war ended some doubt whether he will now cut it, but believers say the vow remains sacred and will not be broken.
In Douglas County Washington citizens report widespread rheumatism and kidney trouble. John Higgins credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with easing his pain and kidney issues after other remedies failed. Higgins vouches the medicine's virtue and plans to recommend it to friends.
An Alderman on vacation asks how two kinds of apples grow on a single tree. The orchard owner explains grafting, while the Alderman interrupts, claiming to know grafting already. Chicago Tribune.
Raita Catarrh Cure offered for 7 cents. Public land claim notes cite 550 million acres. Sale of a leading Indiana steam laundry due to owner illness. Contact Edward D. Dreibelbiss Fort Wayne Indiana. Hair borrowing remark appears. Dating stamp offer for 75 cents via Lock Box 219 Fort Wayne Indiana.
A child declares plans to become a detective, joking that he must follow pickpockets to catch them, prompting astonished reaction from the parson.
The Youth's Companion offers a concise trustworthy weekly news summary and nonpartisan editorials. It highlights American life and aims to aid readers in forming informed opinions. A 1903 volume subscription includes 1902 issues free and a colored Companion Calendar.
In Old Kentucky a caller reports Basil Stilier left a mort gage and two feuds upon dying. The brief exchange notes no other heirs or belongings were mentioned, reflecting a rustic probate tone. Burdock Blood Bitters is advertised as a remedy for stomach and bowel regulation.
The excerpt mixes quips about age and folly with notes on refunds, Astoria’s origin, and a list of ads. It mentions Putnam Priceless Dyes refunds, the nickname origin of Astoria from John Jacob Astor, and a playful line about self improvement. Also references to railroad education books and printer paper quality.
Linotype School offers instruction in machine operation and mechanics with six new presses. Details incomplete. rooms 110 and 101 in World Building, New York, listed for study.
Nickel Plate Road will sell summer excursion tickets from Fort Wayne to Chicago and return for 2.00 good on train No. 5 there and No. 6 back the same day. See Ticket Agent or C A Asterlin Fort Wayne. A rich man needs two wives to spend money and a poor man needs one to save it.
A box of a safe simple remedy claimed to cure rheumatism will be mailed free to sufferers. Address John A. Smith, 7% Germania Building Milwaukee Wisconsin. A guilty conscience is always dreading an unguarded moment. Sceard head is an eczema of the scalp very severe but it can be cured. Dean's Ointment quick and permanent in its results. At any drug store 50 cents. The bigger the imposition the bigger the following the impostor generally has. For something good try Mrs. Austins famous Pancake flour ready in a jiffy. Your grocer has it on hand.
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