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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1902
Page
4
Classified notice notes an office in the Democrat Building with postage marker and a financial amount 81 00 1 25, indicating a payment or fee. The fragment implies a local Indiana notice or listing in a historical paper.
Readable fragments list multiple names associated with Foonath William T Zenor and other officials including District areas and commissioners. The text references the Third District and various named individuals such as Andrew J McIntosh Edmond B Love and George L Shields among others.
A critical survey of US policy in the Philippine Islands and the gold standard debate. It attacks Taft era action, pension decisions, and government inflation of silver coinage, while condemning Senate boss Hanna for pushing the ship subsidy bill with an estimated $200 million cost to taxpayers.
The Hoosier Democrat quotes The Marengo Observer praising the Senate ship subsidy bill as boosting American shipping and markets. It contrasts this with county taxation for hauling farmers’ produce, warning Republicans in Indiana against backing measures taxing Hoosiers without benefit.
A national policy debate on tariffs and trade argues reductions or capacity cuts may be needed as protecting interests ignore the broader American public. The piece warns that without outlets for domestic production the country will face industrial languish and growing responsibilities as a nation.
The Toledo Bee argues public opinion has shifted against Roosevelt. It says he promised reform like McKinley but governs as dictatorial and domineering, not the calm, tolerant leadership the nation desires in a president.
The text portrays Senator Hanna eager to secure a pardon for Rathbone, a longtime Republican operative. It claims Rathbone distributed substantial funds to influence national honor and ground money, and notes Hanna posts bail at 100000 dollars to stay active in politics.
This piece accuses Mark Hanna of acting as bondsman for E G Rathbone and Neely linked to Cuban postal thefts and political secrets. It questions Republican party choices and accuses officials of deceit in justice and benevolent assimilation.
The piece argues the State Department would oppose interfering with horse and mule sales to Britain for the South African War. It questions how neutrality could survive if Britain pressed for such exports, cites costs of the war, and notes Boer soldiers arming with captured modern weapons from the enemy.
A brief observation notes that continuing with the surplus may render it less meaningful or worthwhile to address. The remark frames fiscal prudence as an ongoing consideration for lawmakers and taxpayers alike.
Rev Emms Himmelheber will preach at Blue River next Sunday. All graduation applicants passed their exams except one. Maude Shrigley Zettie Lang and Bee Wiseman of the O W N C spent Sunday at home and report 3 splendid school. Assessor Lang seen often. Alonzo Neely visiting home folks. Gaslight verse about Johnny Smart and his lady. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure a cold in one day price 25 cents.
An advertisement proclaims kidney and bladder trouble affect both sexes and promote misery. It touts Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer and Co at fifty cents to one dollar, offers a free sample and pamphlet by mail, and directs readers to write from Binghamton New York.
An old advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a fat folk remedy claiming it builds new flesh without fatigue. It targets thin people as the audience and promises easy, natural work leading to better eating and weight gain. The note invites free samples and lists Cott & Bowne as chemists in New York with price details.
New York Health Department seized nearly two tons of alum baking powder mixed with pulverized rock, dumped at the offal scow, with more found in a Sixth Avenue department store. Analysis labeled it an alum powder, warn consumers to buy only established high grade brands and beware of cheep “our own brand” powders sold by unscrupulous makers and grocers.
Central Camp No 3299 M W A notes the death of R P Main on April 4 1902. The resolutions praise his neighborly service and urge support for his wife and relatives while folding the charter in mourning for thirty days. A tribute thanks Gresham Camp Corydon for kindness and directs minutes copies to papers. Com Milford Smith John C Miller Willard Rhodes.
Edw Mehler of Erie Pennsylvania owner of Union Bottling Works testifies to lasting stomach relief after trying doctors and various remedies. He credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with curing his stomach trouble and states it digests what you eat. L A Rimzy & Son promote Kodol as a universal stomach cure.
Readers in multiple towns including Bloomington Ramsey DePauw and New Middletown subscribed or renewed to The Democrat after the last report. The list names A V Seipel Claude Hays Joseph Brown Wm Shuck Arnold Sonner Watson Brown and many others across Indiana including Kentuckian entries like T J Riely Wolfe Creek and Heathens.
List of property transfers in Harrison County including buyers and sellers such as Paul F. Seipel Gerdon Cooper Sam Pfrimmer John Engleman Solomon Webster May Redden Auditors transfers to Ida Stepro and Forest Melton properties 60 acres and more with various acreages and prices. Renry W. Denoe Recorder Harrison County.
Advert reads DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for all sores burns bruises wounds and skin diseases claiming instant relief and cure for piles. Warns counterfeit products. Endorsed by A S Puller English Ind and L A Arety & Son after long-suffering gun shot wound readers urged to use the salve.
The undersigned offer to furnish all kinds of building lumber on short notice. They will cut barn or house patterns to order. Call or leave orders at their mill in Heth township. att! Warton & Tac
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