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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1901
Page
4
An item notes the Corydon Indiana post office registering mail as second class matter and lists the address in the Democrat Building with a price of 1.00 or 1.25 dollars.
A heated letter targets an elderly woman known as Grannie accusing her of guilt and influence in local politics. The writer rebukes insults and defends exposing alleged misconduct while urging restraint and warning of further disclosures. The exchange reflects factional tensions in Harrison County Republican circles.
The piece argues that Democratic control reduced county taxes and will implement laws by May 1. It warns that Republicanism brings high taxes and praises Democratic reforms as easing taxpayers' burdens. It notes laborers sell their labor in a single market and cites trusts manipulating prices including soap and tin can sectors. It also mentions Samuel E. Kerehever as a Republican candidate for Congress in the First District and attacks tin trusts.
The passage argues laboring classes must unite in labor organizations to combat trusts. It claims once these unions are neutralized, trust operators gain unchecked power and greed would reign unopposed.
A long critique warns common voters to study recent trust activity led by a small clique. It cites rail and steel combines influencing prices and wages, banking control over grain and cotton, and urges serious deliberation and possible action.
In Manila in March 1901 a soldier recalls a detailed map drawn on scarce paper showing Palinas and Hornet Ridge. The memory triggers tales of ladrones and a brutal hornet attack that scattered a baggage train, while the writer notes real combat shows around Naro and Pallinus before listing a long transfers list from Harrison County records.
Taxpayers report lighter spring tax bills as Harrison County reduces the levy under Democratic leadership. A farmer paid fifteen dollars, bought cigars for friends, a new dress for his wife, and candy for the baby, while officials tout an 18 cent per hundred cut over two years. Dem boards and officers promise further cuts by sealing leaks in the county treasury.
The Commoner argues that Republican policies close doors to young men starting in business by favoring trusts and giant corporations, throttling competition, and creating a wealth aristocracy where opportunity and honor are discounted.
The East's largest stores show consent to a rapid consolidation under the Associated Merchants' Company. John Wanamaker reportedly refuses to sell his interests and will stay outside the combine. The New York World welcomes Philip Knox as Attorney General, aligning with McKinley administration precedents.
The Democrat reports subscriptions and payments since the last notice, naming numerous individuals and towns including Nick Seibert and Addie Breingman of Corydon, Chas Kintner of Worth, E G Briscoe of Depauw, and others in Lanesville, Palmyra, Ramsey, New Middletown, Corydon, and more, with several from Indiana and Kentucky locales. The roll includes residents from Crandall, Veedersburg, Georgetown, Laconia, and related areas.
Indiana adopts a new school fund loan law that favors borrowers. Interest is paid annually rather than semi annually, the maximum loan rises from 2 000 to 5 000, and loans may be made outside the home county if demand in county is weak. The term remains five years with a 10 percent annual prepayment option. Unused funds may be loaned to the county after thirty days if needed.
Readable fragment indicates a poultry listing near Corydon Indiana offering white and barred Plymouth Rocks and possibly brown Leghorn crosses for hatching at set prices. Details are sparse due to OCR damage.
In Monticello Illinois the formula for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is being promoted. The notice calls on all druggists to stock and sell the product with emphasis on its digestive aid. The message appears in an April edition.
The officers of the Harrison County Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company have established headquarters in the Morris Hotel building. Anyone with business related to the company can call there.
The undersigned furnish all kinds of building lumber on short notice and will cut barn or house patterns to order. Call or leave your order at our mill in Heth township WaTTSON & THOMAS.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay guarantee. Priced at 25 cents, the advertisement targets readers seeking quick relief from cold symptoms.
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