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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1903
Page
6
An old health ad warns that overwork strains kidneys causing pains and heart racing. It advocates Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy and claims broad cures, listing Binghamton New York contact details and urging readers to remember the product name.
The notice outlines open seasons for wild geese ducks and other water fowls from September 1 to April 10 with a seven month period and the need for permits. It also sets the quail season to begin November 10 and directs hunters to obtain permits from the State Commissioner of Fisheries and Game in Columbus Indiana.
A column of mixed items includes a home remedy for lime wash and glue with hot water, a reward notice for catarrh cures, and advertisements from Toledo druggists. The text mixes a DIY chemical formula, claims of cure, and endorsements for Hheddl’s Catarrh Cure and Kau’s Pills, typical of 19th century patent medicine notices.
The Strate homes for the children project has found homes for many but about five hundred boys and girls aged five to eight still need families. Experience shows this age bonds best with parental care and training in a loving home. Each child longs for a father and mother and a stable household. If your home can welcome a sturdy six year old or a fine little girl, contact STATE CHARITIES in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Printers Ink released a Roll of Honor listing major paper circulations. It lauds the Corydon Democrat as having the highest circulation in Corydon and twice that of any other local paper. It also states the Democrat has the largest bona fide weekly circulation among Indiana papers not tied to Indianapolis.
Harrison County schools announce opening dates and preliminary institute times and places per County Superintendent Pleasant Jenkins. Institutes begin at 10 a.m. with sessions across townships including Corydon Palmyra New Salisbury and Edwardsville among others. dates range September through October.
A Corydon Indiana craftsman, J J McKinister, offers prompt picture framing and upholstery services with guaranteed work and reasonable prices.
The First National Bank seeks pension checks for Harrison County and offers to pay face value. A savings and loan association promotes mail remittance by buying a bank draft from the First National Bank. It claims to be the safest, cheapest way to send money and to beat any sales plan.
A historical table traces trotting world records from 1800 to 1900, noting key horses and times. Yankee 1806 tops early marks at 2:59, with later standouts including Maud S. 2:08 and Lou Dillon 2:00 in 1903, reflecting a sixty-year drop in record pace.
The Postmaster General directs railroad trains without mail cars may carry newspapers to dealers along routes. Baggage men handle such packages as United States mail, granting federal protection and preventing strikes from interfering with transit. This benefits railroad companies and readers of major dailies. Also notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy's long-standing use and safety for children.
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