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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1901
Page
3
A nostalgic poem describes a mother watching her grown son, still cherished as a baby. The speaker notes her eyes reflect gray hair, her hearing dulls, yet her heart remains steadfast, finding joy in his life as if youthful. The piece contrasts changing time with unyielding affection and hopeful memory.
The prose peers into letters and vignettes from a chaotic social world with mentions of Mrs. Westimtcutt and the Ball, intertwined with scenes of courtship, dance, and intrigue. A drifting narrative voice sketches relationships, urban life, and theatrical cadence across multiple settings.
Mrs Maria Lowndes Allen known as Grandma Allen of Elyria Ohio celebrated her ninety ninth birthday as the oldest member of the Women’s Relief Corps. She joined at 93 after the Elyria corps was named for her Civil War son who sent three boys to the front. Local women honor her with gifts each birthday.
A garbled, era-tinged snippet shows distorted phrases and misread names. The text hints at a farmer, a press, and odd mentions of goods, creating a puzzled era journalism vibe.
The article notes plans for 8,800 miles of new or extended railways across 43 states and territories, with Texas leading at 763 miles on thirteen lines. Oklahoma and Indian Territory follow with 672 miles on nine lines, and others including Colorado Pennsylvania and New Mexico show varied progress. Six tracts are signed, and in New England a few small lines totaling 38 miles are under way.
Proponents in London clash over Lord Strathcona and Monat Royal with attacks on his influence in finance and politics. The figure, linked to McGill University, Bank of Montreal, Hudson’s Bay Company and railroads, rose from poverty to prominence after emigrating to North America.
Fragmentary exchange describes belief in ink sway against physical ailment and a six week plan. The witness notes inability to think clearly as trouble progressed.
A sermon style meditation warns readers not to fear future misfortune or borrow trouble. It urges reliance on divine care, noting God provides daily needs and will strengthen through prayer. It contrasts foreboding with faith and cautions against speculative anxiety about what lies ahead.
Chicago Inter Ocean reports a county hospital attache warning of a fraud where fake relatives pose at funerals for unidentified bodies. They exploit inquests, newspaper descriptions, and genuine mourners to claim expenses and flowers while evading burial taxes.
The Lounger argues about how educated readers pronounce nun none and related words. They challenge The Bookman for asserting a single correct form and cite dictionaries showing none pronounced as fun in practice. The piece questions authority and reflects doubt toward dictionaries as bulwarks in doubt.
The Salisbury family cycles at Hatfield and in London. Lord Salisbury uses Buckingham Palace grounds with permission, often riding a tricycle from Admirals Hueyton Street to the palace in the early morning, accompanied by his daughter Lady Gwendolen Cecil who also bikes.
A London church exhibits a notice about Sunday service timing and seating safety. It defends the front seats as sound and encourages congregants to join in singing. The piece also notes Boer children learn rifle use early, and calls Cincinnati a city with growth not matching state wealth.
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