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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1908
Page
2
The Corydon Democrat, established 1856, lists rates for subscriptions and advertising. It notes a special rate structure for church events, entertainments, obituaries, and longer notices with per line charges and a six word minimum.
The piece argues Republicans must explain the panic and prosperity under their rule. It criticizes the party for machine politics, calls for remedial legislation, notes Democratic criticism by Beveridge, and mentions a March 30 Young Men's Democratic Club banquet with 2,000 attendees. It questions Roosevelt’s policy outcomes and trust dynamics since he entered the White House.
The Indianapolis Star endorses Thomas Riely Marshall of Columbia City as the ideal Democratic candidate for Governor of Indiana. It notes his Indiana roots, long life in the state, and strong lineage back to John Marshall, Chief Justice, as part of his strong public credentials.
The text extols Mr. Marshall as a capable lawyer and popular citizen with notable scholarship and speaking skills. It argues his civic capacity and political acumen compare favorably to Republican opponents and suggests a joint debate with Watson would benefit Indiana voters if arranged, defending the Democrats' cause.
Three Democratic candidates for Judge and three for Prosecuting Attorney spent weeks touring Harrison Crawford and Perry counties consulting about six thousand Democratic voters to win the nomi nations on the Democratic ticket. The piece contrasts with Republican methods where eleven men speak for all Republican voters in selecting candidates.
The Indiana Republican State Convention heard a message from United Mine Workers of America stating 250000 miners will idle their labor until a wage settlement is reached with coal operators. The note cites lack of demand due to shutdowns of manufacturing, signaling widespread disruption across the coal fields.
Wits J. Bryan argues the President, not a Democrat, pushes toward Hamiltonian centralization and favors power in Washington. He says reform sentiment in the Republican party is large but distant and corporate interests cannot coerce the Middle West into reactionary candidates. This signals Democratic hope.
Corydon High School beat Mauckport 5 to 0 at the Corydon fair grounds last Saturday afternoon. The report notes inquiry into players' years with emphasis on the catcher and suggests the pitcher may be a freshman. Other school items include Miss Hester Black absent, Sophomores’ duet and reading, Ridley and Thornbury haircuts, Toots’s escape, and club updates on C D B club and C H 8S moving signboard.
DelayedAndy Ross left for finois. Lofton has sold his farm to Will Hartman. John Panky builds a house for Sam Burrell. Logan Panky visited Corydon relatives. S N Voyles sold a horse near Salem. Washington Conrad of Urbana visits G W Barksdale. Mrs David Jackson improves after paralysis. Martin Kennedy bought mules at Palmyra. Raymond Baylor stayed with Silas Ells at Hardinsburg. Ike Moor leaves sick list to resume activity.
In Washington Township Jesse Hall is in poor health. A Holiness Camp meeting is planned near the old Wesley Chapel in the latter part of July. John L. Windell has built a fine house on the pike and lives there. Mrs. E V Ross sold property to Lee Simler of Valley City who will run a store and a blacksmith shop. Mrs. Mary Ann Ripperdan is very ill at 79 with daughter Sarah C. from Missouri at her bedside. Valley City post office changed from Mrs. Thompson to Mrs. Torrey. The Modern Woodmen built a two story hall in Valley City now hosting Jesse Rowe of New Middletown for dry goods and groceries. The building cost about $2000.
The ad notes Wyandotte birds as good layers and mothers. Eggs priced at 15 for $1.00. Orders welcomed from Mrs. M N McKinney of Borden Indiana.
The horse Aldofus is scheduled for showings on Mondays and Tuesdays at La conia Wednesdays at Julius Johns Thursdays at Henry Mettling and Fridays and Saturdays at TE Elizabeth. Terms include 315 for a living colt insurance. H. Merv Line, Keeper. J.S. Black, Secy. £ 26-Sw
Albert Lofton of Blue River Township two miles northeast of Hancock offers 15 stock hogs for sale. Each animal weighs about 100 pounds.
Good investment pitch invites persons with idle money to visit the office for a safe investment with a good rate of interest payable every six months.
An advertisement notes available Barred Plymouth Rock eggs at the old price of 1.00 per setting of 15 eggs and a farm run at 30 cents per setting. The notice is signed J. S. Prrommgr DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills sold by L. A. Riley & Son.
High officials and notable citizens praise Peruna for indigestion and catarrh relief. Testimonials come from Deputy Supreme Chief Ranger Donald Robb Jr of Nova Scotia, Water Inspector James P. Bracken of New York City, Civil War veteran John Finn of Washington, and other leaders who call Peruna a safe, effective tonic.
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