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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
4
Publication notes weekly cadence with establishment date 1856 and circulation 2636. It lists subscription rates for different terms and indicates out of county delivery requires advance payment. Proprietor credited as Lew M O Bannon.
District and county officials named include congressman William Be Cox, Judge William Ridley, Prosecuting Attorney Clyde Lotpick, 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 Frank Cunningham.
The Teller of York Nebraska mocks Republicans for shifting on money issues, arguing they praised confidence while failing to pay widows and orphans in depreciated dollars. He condemns the party for declaring opponents anarchists yet practicing risky currency laws and railroad bond financing.
Rev L Milton Williams of Oska toosa Ia voiced strong opposition to Republican presidential candidate William H Taft during a sermon at Silver Hills Holiness Camp. He urged voters to reject a candidate who denies the divinity of Jesus Christ, calling for Christians to withhold support. The New Albany Ledger notes broad Republican criticism and questions political strategy.
A Corydon Republican attacks Bryan and questions the 16 to 1 standard, arguing that what was labeled principle in 1896 was an expediency. The piece notes changes in money supply, silver coinage, and calls out party shifts from 1888 to 1896 and later as economical conditions evolved. It contrasts per capita money circulation then and now and discusses free silver versus gold.
A Corydon Republican quote and Democratic platform critique argue that a local option law would keep remonstrance laws in force and warn voters about national issues overshadowing local finance and trusts. The piece stresses truth and fairness in politics amid tariff, regulation, and wealth distribution debates.
The Corydon Republican questions why Indiana brewers distillers and saloon keepers push for Jim's nomination while planning to raise up to a million dollars to defeat the Republican state ticket and legislature. The piece suggests a strategic mismatch between support for Jim and overall party aims.
The Jeffersonville Board of Pablo Works faces burdens as 450 applicants seek four new fire department positions after the American Car and Foundry Co plant shutdown. Idle men crowd streets while former high earners seek fireman jobs. New Albany Ledger.
The piece attacks Republican local option theory, alleging it would make dry counties dry and wet counties dry as well. It contrasts Democratic calls for township local option, mocks Republican claims on currency, prosperity, and campaign funding, and questions tariff promises and railroad rate discounts regarding Taft and Lincoln events. It asserts Democratic positions favor township and ward options and criticizes Indiana Republican managers on temperance versus saloon votes.
The article notes an annual state debt rise of two to three hundred thousand dollars and a proposed salary increase for state officers totaling $320,000. It raises a taxpayer’s question about the burden and the plan’s impact.
A Corydon Republican asks a shopkeeper to reveal their past and current stance on liquor questions. The brief exchanges urge readers to declare their alignment before questioning others. The remark underscores local friction over liquor policy and civic loyalties.
The remark suggests a forecast that a GOP win in November would be achieved with the help of a vast corruption fund. It highlights concerns about financial backing influencing election outcomes and party influence.
A Republican speaker this year drew attention by invoking the phrase full dinner pail to signal economic optimism. The remark circulated in campaign chatter and press coverage, highlighting hopes for wage gains and consumer prosperity.
MAN A LIN is promoted as an excellent remedy for constipation and related ailments such as biliousness skin issues inactive liver and headaches. The advertisement claims gentle bowel action makes drastic remedies unnecessary and suggests use in mild fevers colds influenza. Tablet form is available.
Publisher warns subscribers that an executive Post Office order forbids mailing delinquents and imposes heavy postage. All unpaid subscriptions must be paid immediately to avoid service disruption and legal penalties.
Local ad invites customers to call and view photographs and pricing before sitting for an updated portrait. The notice highlights new styles and current work at 54 Tae Mowrer Stupio.
W. H. Bulleit & Sons advertise land rollers disc spike and spring tooth harrows for sale. Value and details not provided.
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