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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
4
The Corydon Democrat, an Indiana paper established in 1856 and led by Lew M. O’Bannon as proprietor, operates as a post office registered second class matter with a circulation of 2700.
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The piece critiques tariff revisions and Republican divisions over the Payne Aldrich law. It chides the press for partial defense of Beveridge and Shively while urging clarity for voters. The Corydon Republican letter urges Democrats to spread truthful views on the graft bill.
A twelve line Republican editorial predicts the tariff law will greatly benefit the people. It contrasts that faith with Indiana Senator’s strong opposition and denouncement of the measure, noting the writer’s trust in Aldrich and tariff promoters over their own senator.
The ex-president of Harvard outlines a “new” religion not bound by dogma or creed, focusing on nature and social improvement. Critics note he borrows from Christianity and that the Bible offers a more joyous, life centered faith, suggesting his prophecy lacks originality.
A Corydon editorial column questions local Republicans on the Payne Aldrich tariff. It cites editorials and Senator Beveridge’s stance, argues editors defend the measure for trusts, and predicts voters will rebuke Taft Cannon Aldrich and Payne in the next election. It contrasts Indiana Republican editors with the Aldrich crowd.
The piece notes Republican Beveridge’s opposition to the Aldrich graft measure and tariff reform shifts. It mentions Democrats and Progressive Republicans praising Beveridge’s stand against graft, while criticizing the Payne Aldrich tariff and favoring candidates with a consistent reform record. It contrasts local party editors’ views on tariff benefits.
The piece harshly condemns the Payne Aldrich tariff and Aldrich representing Rhode Island. It argues the tariff favors big trusts and elites while ordinary citizens suffer but asserts voters can reclaim power through unity and education. It criticizes Beveridge for opposing Cuannon Payne Aldrich and Taft.
J F Dempsey of Dempsey Alabama recalls a year old infant fallen ill with cholera infantum and vomiting. After failing to find a physician he used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which relieved the baby in fifteen minutes and cured her. For sale by Louis 8 Riley. aug
Mrs Polly Weed Baker of Newbury and widow Simon Shippert have a divorce suit filed on cruelty claims. Baker, seventy, says Shippert smoked a pipe at home while she worked. The pair, who recently visited a cemetery on Decoration Day, have a history of several marriages and divorces.
Scott Township residents are informed that the author designates Monday each week as his official office day starting at 8 am. The notice names Breeden as the reference and location.
Letters from numerous users praising the Home Comfort Range for long service and fuel efficiency. Signatories include Mrs. Henry C. Smith Gertie Hayne GeoRge Dedrich Joun Anderson Mrs J A Taylor Mrs Caroline Albin Barbara Fessel Rebecca Farrell W F Colchazier Nina Coomes Naggie Read and Henry Horn among others. The notes span 1909 from Corydon Corydon Corypon Lap Corydon Indiana and Aug 1 to Aug 8 1909.
A series of Mt. Tabor meetings continues as residents report many health issues and visits. Clyde Jackson remains in serious condition with rheumatism while Mrs. G and H Wolfe grow poorer. Local news covers visits by Durnil, Crandall family, Radcliffs, Bruner family, Fessel family, Trowbridge recovery, and DePauw Trustee Smith. A mare belonging to Voyles was killed after a leg injury from a kick. John Elliot's near death incident at Charles Routh’s farm occurred during threshing when the engine slid into a pond. Elliot narrowly escaped injury while Mgr. E. suffered a bruised shoulder.
For sale a thirty acre farm with a good house barn and out-buildings, good water and ample fruit. Desirable location less than a quarter mile south of Laconia Indiana propriety of late Wm H Harbaugh. Address enclosing stamp Mrs Katie Marsh Bobo Indiana jy21 5w
The Corydon Cannery advertises positions for 60 girls and women. Pay scales range from 2.50 dollars weekly for board, with 5 to 8 dollars weekly for good workers. Out-of-town applicants receive 50 cents weekly for board.
Frank S. Mowrer, proprietor, announces a sale of picture frames in assorted sizes and new patterns. Prices are stated to please customers.
Readable parts show a stream of digits and letters with no identifiable people places or events. Unable to determine a concrete news item or source details from the fragment.
Caleb Thomas offers a fifty acre farm on the Corydon and New Albany pike in Floyd County about one and a half miles west of Edwardsville. The property includes a new house and barn, a spring and two cisterns, with good improvements. For terms contact Joseph Thomas in Lanesville or WM. J. Arnold in Corydon R.R.1 Eureka.
Advertises for a man to do farm work and a woman for house work in a three person family. Furnished accommodations with good recommendations required. location one mile south of Corydon. Contact Eureka via phone for James I. Smit.
A. L. Bullett & Son & Co announce dissolution and urge all debtors to settle accounts at once. A sale of property will be held at Dr. Baxter's on August 14, 1842.
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