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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1914
Page
4
Established 1856 the weekly Cecyion Lex orvat lists circulation 400 with proprietors Lew M O'Bannon and GsituK Ahi Proprieter. Subscription rates show one year six months and three months options. Ad rates and standing ads details appear with listing of charges and publication terms.
Reading shows a district and county slate set for the upcoming election. Key figures and party labels are listed, with candidates tied to local area and municipal offices.
The article describes a Greathouse barbecue with a hired expert, a bamboo stage for dancing on attached barges, and a steamboat trip on the Ohio River back to Evansville. A large Democratic convention atmosphere is noted, with expectations of campaign votes and party loyalty across Indiana as preparations and speeches are debated.
The Bull Moose party remains a separate force and will not merge with Republicans this year. Republicans claim Bull Moose support is fading, but Bull Moose followers reportedly back their party. Democratic mayors in Indiana consider a nonbinding meeting to discuss municipal reforms and law enforcement improvements. Mayors Bell of Indianapolis and Basse of Evansville plan a late month gathering to discuss state-wide municipal affairs.
AIC M Evans advertises first class rubber tires in Corydon offering prices for a range of tires and related goods.
A health ad promises free trial treatment for rheumatism kidney disorders and excess uric acid. It claims Chronicure cleanses the blood and aids a run down system and invites mail requests to Mrs Summers at 1381 E Washington Ave S OC rence Ind with no cost.
Local notes mention Peter Leon smoking barrels attorney Ram Vogt visiting town Wim Sims moving to Main Street Rabel & Son shipping lumber Ian Goldsmith visiting Posey County and Mrs Jake Reinhardt recovering from illness Peter Elvers improving with a Louisville specialist seed expert John Geis praised as a fine seed corn judge Henry Green considering a move to Louisville dandelion season locally active with landowners seeking blooms Barbara Schnell dies after illness and funeral held Postmaster Smith comments on farming life and a note on health plumbing and digestion endorsing Hawverlain’s pills for quick relief with local sale details and a county landownership notice and deadline.
A brief sale notice from Corydon Indiana lists Jiggs for only fifty cents per ta unit. The ad references the Eureka Phone and includes seller u id snyder. Local readers are invited to contact for purchase details.
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