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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1915
Page
4
Low M O'Bannon, Bostok and Proprietor entered at Corydon Indiana post office as second class matter under Rath Card subscription terms.
Classified ad notice outlines pricing for display ads at 15 cents per inch and 6 cents per line for readers, with pedal rate on standing ads. It mentions time discounts for three months and notes standing ad opportunities upon application.
The notice outlines admission charges and profit rates for church entertainments, with pricing set at two cents per line and special rates. It includes obituaries offering limited free lines and a required payment scheme with six words per line and mounting money or data.
The Indianapolis News rebuts claims of Wilson administration failure. It credits President Wilson with steering through European war and Mexican turmoil while Congress passed tariff, currency, and banking reform. It argues opposition lacks justification and calls criticism of failure unfounded.
A historical meditation recalls the morning of April 15 1865 when Lincoln was killed sparking shock across the nation. The piece notes both North horror and South wonder while praising Lincoln as a humane figure and contemplating what might have been if he had lived.
The Courier Journal editorial reflects on Abraham Lincoln's role during the Civil War and the path to national reunification. It emphasizes Lincoln's duty to end injustice, his offer to compensate enslaved people, and the South’s punishment. It lauds Kentucky as first to acknowledge Lincoln's deeds and the nation's return to unity under his example.
Over 100000 packages of Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder are used by troops at the Front to rest the feet and ease walking. Sold everywhere at 25c. Free sample address Allen 5. Olmstead LeRoy New York.
The Indiana Democratic Editorial Association will hold a four day trip in early June. Members and guests travel by Interurban from Indianapolis to South Bend with banquets, theatre, factory tours, and a Chicago visit planned. Notables include Governor Ralston and Senators Shively and Kern. many entertainment events are arranged with free transportation and meals. Officers and district leaders are listed, reflecting a large organized group itinerary.
The association plans a four hundred strong gathering in Indiana with about one hundred sixty Democratic editors expected, plus two hundred guests. The event favors pleasure over politics and promises a fine, jolly turnout with cultured attendees.
William Thomas died at his Franklin township home after several months illness. A Civil War Union soldier in the Eighty first Indiana Volunteer Infantry he was 74. He was a Grange member and former County Councilman survived by three children William U. Thomas Edwin M. Thomas and Nettie Markwell. his wife had died years earlier. Funeral services were held at Crandall M E church conducted by Rev Arthur Jean and burial was in Wolfe Cemetery near Georgetown.
The Corydon Wagon Factory, run by The Kelsey Manufacturing, reports record output for March with 1824 wagons built and shipped. Feb output reached 1316 wagons, and the plant in its fifteen years has not matched March’s total in any single month.
Auction-style notice advertises a farm for sale at low price with easy terms. It names B. L. Hart as owner in the Commerce Building Kansas City Missouri and references a local event with two acts and reserved seating, titled An evening with soap and story at Presbyterian chores May 1.
A Ironton Ohio woman reports improved health after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for twelve years of female troubles. She credits the remedy with enabling her to work again and says she helped her daughter recover sleep and health. The letter urges others to seek guidance from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential advice.
Sandy Branch and Fred Bierley made a business trip to Corydon last week. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kessinger visited at Fishtown on Sunday. The infant of Melt family buried at Holyoke burying ground Thursday. A dance at John Schilmiller’s drew a well attended crowd. Several families from nearby towns visited relatives here and in Corydon.
Good farm for sale in Boone township half a mile from Laconia. About yy acres with a six room house, barn, outbuildings, a good well, two springs, a cistern, and convenient sink. Thirty acres of timber, twenty in meadow, rest cultivated. Easy terms. Inquire at office. Also a thirty horsepower stationary engine in first class condition at a bargain. Address Geo H Feller Corydon Ind.
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