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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
4
The Corydon Democrat announces subscription rates for out of county and in county readers. Rates listed include one year six months and three months with advance payment required. Published weekly from Corydon Indiana with established history since 1856 and a circulat ion of several thousand.
The notice lists advertising rates: 10 cents per line inch insertions, 5 cents per line for standing ads, with special rates for longer terms over three months. Church, society, and entertainments with admission charged for profit receive a special rate. Obituaries priced by line, six words per line counted, with amounts payable in money or stamps.
The article reports Indiana Republicans at their April 1 convention calling for strict public expenditure limits while Congress debates the Army Appropriation bill of 100 million dollars in peacetime. Senator Hale of Maine moves to reconsider the vote, citing a Washington Post article about Taft favoring army enlargement to 125,000 men. It notes a contradiction with Indiana Republicans demand for economy and cites recent salary increases for officials as further proof of GOP fiscal looseness.
The Hoosier notes seven railroads with 6000 miles of track and 415 million dollars invested have been placed in receivership this year, with liabilities of 460 million. About 500000 railroad workers nationwide have been laid off since November 1, and clerical and technical staff reduced by about one third. Illinois alone reports 25000 job cuts. other state figures show large losses across Missouri Kansas Nebraska Arkansas Louisiana Texas Oklahoma Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi Georgia and Alabama.
The Republican Senate passed a subsidy bill allocating millions from the treasury to ship owners. The Hoosier notes the measure offers little relief for the public and questions its timing and impact on burdens carried by citizens.
The Evansville Courier notes that William Jennings Bryan’s Evans Hall address on The Prince of Peace reveals the man behind the politics. The piece argues the era seeks a man of character, faith, honor, and good intent who works for better conditions and a more equal distribution of life’s necessities.
Eloquent Tom Marshall accepts the Governor nomination amid a tense convention mood. He recalls losses of friends and pleads with a halting start before a stunned, responsive audience. The piece notes the bitter mixed with the sweet, and credits opposition to Hanly with aiding his lieutenant governor bid. The Sterling liability bill passes the U S House with no Democratic opposition.
The Indiana Republican State Convention on April 1 urged eradicating political corruption and opposed corporate campaign contributions. On April 7 Republican House members left the election committee to block a favorable report on the McCall bid that would publicize campaign funds. The piece questions public confidence in Republican promises.
Large unemployed crowd marched to Chicago City Hall last Wednesday demanding relief. Among them were hundreds of foreigners who said they had no work for six months and were starving. Many begged to be sent back to their countries of origin.
Washington correspondent reports Bryan as a pure front runner to win the Democratic nomination at the National Convention on the first ballot.
Notice reveals a public sale at the late James D. Lemay’s home near Corydon and Crandall on April 29 1908. Items include farming implements livestock carts wagons furniture and bees with terms requiring cash for small sums and credit options for larger totals. Auctioneer W A Russell signs the notice dated May 15.
A farmyard tale parallels human nature with sharing good fortune and relief. The letter-writers praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and urge others to use it, then note it is sold by L. A. Riely & Son.
Holy week is observed with Fast and Abstinence on Wednesday Friday and Saturday. Services listed for Holy Thursday 8:30, Good Friday 8:30 A M and 3 00 P M Holy Saturday 8 00 A M Easter Sunday Mass at 10:00 A M led by Rev E L Quane.
A small Iowa/Indiana poultry notice promoting White Wyandottes described as good layers and mothers with eggs priced at 1.00 from Mrs M N McKintey of Borden Indiana. A separate line advertises the American Beauty Corset at Mrs John Bennett's.
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A letter from W. H. Parsons ex-State Senator ex-Special Judge and Confederate General praises Peruna for grip symptoms after four months illness reporting better appetite and stomach tone. Another Texas resident Charles Schweihs of Lexington credits Peruna with restoring health from catarrh of the liver and poor digestion.
Mr W O Clement of Rome Georgia reports six weeks of Peruna use cured disordered liver and chronic constipation and relieved catarrh, noting renewed strength and health. Mr Moses F Merrill of Columbus Kansas says his bowels are regular digestion improved and systemic catarrh nearly cured after trial and guidance.
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