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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription and advertising rates for Corydon Indiana newspaper. It lists annual six month and three month subscriptions, adds rates for display ads and readers, and sets special charges for obituaries and church or entertainment notices with admission fees. It also details payment in money or stamps and a six word per line counting rule.
District and County names with positions including Congress William E B Cox Judge William Ridley Prosecuting Attorney Clyde Lottneck Representative Smith Askren Clerk Charles H Kintner Auditor J L O’Bannon Sheriff Eli Miller Treasurer J D Pitman Surveyor John Kaylor Coroner Henry H Wise Commissioner First District Thomas J Stevens Commissioner Third District YK Cunningham.
The piece argues a Democratic victory is likely in November while condemning Republican spending under Reed and Roosevelt era policies. It notes $3.428 billion in three years and accuses Republicans of deception, failing labor demands, and blocking campaign finance reform amid tariff debates. Daniels count cited.
In Chicago the Republican convention rejected three reform planks on campaign contributions disclosure and other issues. Taft in Cincinnati supported them, signaling a split with the party and aligning with Democratic positions on disclosure and public funding debates. Bryan had urged Taft to back such a law, a move critics say lacks sincerity.
A political column argues that Bryan’s demand for more money contrasts with McKinley’s stance, noting gold output and a 1900 asset currency law. It questions Republican claims, urges farmer funding for Democrats, and criticizes the Republican platform and local official pay during a five month office closure.
The Corydon Republican urges subscriptions under a bold heading reflecting recent developments.
Miss Della Strocke of Appleton Wisconsin reports a run down condition with insomnia and loss of appetite improving after six bottles of Peruna. Mrs Judge J Boyer of Evanston Illinois says Peruna revived her energy and appetite after a period of decline. Man a lin the idea laxative.
The Corydon Republican argues the cost rise to run the Reporter of the Supreme Court and state offices, compares past and present salaries, and questions salary increases at federal and state levels. It calls for accountability and broader explanation of why salaries and expenses rose significantly.
The Indianapolis Star cites ongoing claims of a large treasury deficit and notes Watson’s comment on September employment. It questions GOP harmony and cites Howells’ prison wages idea as a fix for unemployed millions while urging readers to consider the political split in Watson’s district.
The Corydon Republican accuses a Republican paper of misquoting a Democrat statement about Watson Indiana governor candidate. The piece notes the Richmond Item quoted as source and claims Watson was carried unconscious into a Chicago club room. It adds the state GOP distillers and saloon interests supported Watson’s nomination.
Public Press comments on James E. Watson Republican gubernatorial bid attack his record and alleged abuse of Democrats. The piece cites Indiana journalism opinions on Marshall and Watson and critiques party promises, campaigns and a local option plank. The column notes Rushville and Columbia City as residences and questions tariff export logic. An advertisement for Kodol stomach remedy closes the column.
Edward M. Colvin of Taylor township Harrison county Indiana announces he will apply to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners in Corydon on the first Monday of September 1908 for a license to retail intoxicating liquors in a defined one room on the first floor of a one story frame building on an acre belonging to Colvin near Rosewood and Elizabeth public highway. He states the premises, ownership, residence, and moral character, and that he currently has no license.
The Washington township advisory board met September 1 1908 to set year 1909 expenditures and taxes. The board proposed township expenditures 570 with 23 cents per hundred and 25 cents per poll. local tuition 875 with 25 cents per hundred. special school tax 300 with 12 cents per hundred and 25 cents per poll. and poor expenditures 45 with 2 cents per hundred. Total expenditures 1490 and total tax 62 cents per hundred and 50 cents per poll. Net taxable property 230000 with 160 polls. Signed Jesse L. Watson Trustee dated August 4 1908.
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