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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1911
Page
4
Wednesday publication notes and misreadable classified bits from Corydon press. Mentions address of O Bannon proprietor and mentions subscription terms, church notices, and obituaries with garbled figures and a 20 line limit.
The discussion argues for a state primary to decide party candidates directly in Indiana, criticizing conventions and urging reform to allow voters to select nominees for town, township, district, and state offices. It stresses avoiding party-backed selections and ensuring voters can influence general election outcomes.
Judge Pott Bo Anderson is weighing naturalization discharges for aliens seeking citizenship amid concerns they run saloons in Gary and Indianapolis. Reports claim liquor sellers evade licenses, violating state law restricting non citizens from operating in Indiana. many may lose permits as naturalization faces delays and widespread closings loom in Gary and surrounding areas.
A Corydon editorial discusses the town's boy problem and how heredity, environment, and inner consciousness shape youth. It urges creating supervised evening entertainments and suggests options like a Young Men's Christian association to provide safe recreation for boys under sixteen.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes growing public interest in eradicating houseflies as vectors of disease. It argues flies spread typhoid and other illnesses, urging aggressive action and sustained campaigns to reduce nuisance and health risks.
Grand juries in several states uncover vote selling, with thousands indicted and convicted. In Adams county Ohio Judge Bhiar led a broad inquiry that prompted many guilty pleas and five year disfranchisement. The nationwide push spurred other states to tighten election laws, including Indiana’s anti corrupt practices act. The piece ends noting public hope for election integrity and condemning money and whiskey in campaigns, attributed to the late Walter O Grebain.
A Harrison county man in a Chicago speech before his death warned of the danger to the Republic from widespread vote buying. The piece notes growing sentiment for election reforms and urges support for enforcing all laws to prevent election frauds of every kind.
An Indianapolis Star reader argues Indiana should designate the carnation as the state flower to boost artistic taste and promote commerce. The suggestion notes other states using native flowers on postcards and urges legislative action at no cost, with private parties financing adoption and promotion.
Joseph Wiegand was found guilty of murdering Mrs. Charles Drury in Tell City Cannelton Indiana and sentenced to life in prison after a thirty minute jury deliberation. The 60 year old German veteran, described as of questionable character, claimed insanity and had been in confinement since the shooting.
Sadie Mowery Curts born December 30 1589 died February 21 1911 at age 21 2 21 united with Orin L Curts 1910 one child Dorothy L Curts lived with Baxley grandparents survived by mother Fannie Brandenburg stepfather four half sisters one sister and two brothers predeceased joined United Brothers church winter 191 year last hours she saw a sister beckoning farewell prayerful obituary tone expresses loss and heavenward departure
Patent remedy claim for children’s coughs colds teething disorders and stomach trouble. Advertises relief from fever headache and worm destruction with distribution through druggists in Le Roy New York and nearby towns. Contains sample and address details.
For sale a sow with ten pigs and assorted farm equipment. Includes a list of rural items and contact details in Corydon Indiana. Inquiries directed to local parties with partial address hints and phone information.
Fire destroyed a large farm property offered for sale. The land spans nearly two hundred acres with sections in the river bottom and on a hill. Three houses, two on the hill, plus a good barn and outbuildings. The orchard could make a top fruit farm in the state. Inquiry at the vis office for details.
Indian trader Daek eees offers Woeebis ier and track details for sale. Listings include Island Reds Rose Comb Brown Leghorns and various brooder coops incubator and baby chicks. Contact John Frederick’s and Jandoltf Witey Parrekson Corydon Ind for specifics.
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