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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1902
Page
4
Notice appears in Corydon Indiana indicating the office is located in a Democrat Building with entry at the post office as a second class matter.
Four councilmen representing the First through Fourth districts are listed. No actions or dates provided.
In a Tennessee election context the piece notes a Democratic majority of 45 500 and critiques Republican stance under "Teddie" Roosevelt. It argues labor price hikes, tariff issues, and coal and railroad trusts harming consumers while accusing Republicans of class legislation and obstruction.
A 1900s critique notes the International Harvester Co to be organized with 20 million dollars in stock controlling self binders mowers hay rakes and cultivators. It warns that agents will push fixed price lists and alleged competition to farmers while hiding trust domination.
The United States Steel Trust Syndicate declared another 5 percent dividend on the 18th, raising total dividends to 30 million dollars on 25 million underwritten. The syndicate shows 125 percent gain on its outlay, funded by tariff-driven profits attributed to Pierpont Morgan and associates.
In a Senate speech, Senator Hanna warned that failing to pass the Cuban reciprocity bill would be rebuked at the polls in November. The piece argues the Starch Trust is dismantling Madison's big starch factory and the Republic Iron and Steel Trust is tearing down New Albany’s Hoosier Rolling Mill. It cites job losses and labels trusts a national menace linked to tariff policy, as Michael E. Foley states a party-trust alignment at a Lebannon Ninth District Democratic Convention.
Ex Governor George S. Boutwell, a longtime Republican and Old Guard member, states he will not vote for a Republican presidential candidate who supports imperialism and aligns with Democrats on that issue. His stance marks a clear split from the party. Boutwell, an abolitionist leader, helped draft Lincoln era revenue measures and later served as Secretary of the Treasury under Grant.
The Commoner suggests President Roosevelt will defend his administration during a sweeping campaign tour. It proposes sample questions on independence for the Filipinos, anti-trust actions, the Fowler bill, asset currency, branch banks, silver dollars, and tariff removal on trust-made goods to enlighten the public.
The piece notes Republicans destroying campaign books and replacing beliefs, citing a 1896 bonfire of free silver arguments as an example. It contrasts Democratic and Republican platforms, saying Democrats echo popular wants while Republicans reflect the wishes of bosses and a few favored individuals.
The government pegs this year's wheat crop 150 million bushels below last year while price stays at 60 cents per bushel. The author questions what price would prevail with a full crop and criticizes Republican prosperity amid the drought and economic conditions.
A speaker laments the need to cut production as consumption lags, noting thousands of hungry stomachs cannot absorb even at low prices. The comment highlights tension between output limits and food scarcity pressures.
4 grade cows 3 and 4 years old good breeders 2 heifers 1 year old 2 Scotch top bull calves 5 and 6 months sired by British Flag all good colors. If not within reach write in time and I will bring them to the fair. Prices reasonable T. W. Burton Elizabeth Ind. a66-3w
For sale. Ox Brand fertilizer, high percentage of available phosphoric acid, good mechanical condition. Used by leading county wheat growers and gives satisfaction. Stock on hand at our Corydon warehouse. See us before buying fertilizer. jy23-3m BAxTzeR & WOLFE.
Our tenancy ends Sept 1 1902 and we close out entire stock of buggies surries harness whips robes at once. We guarantee the cheapest lot of vehicles offered to Corydon public. W P Cole & Co F M Bartley Man.
The undersigned will sell or trade for Louisville property two desirable lots in Laconia Indiana. They include a store room barn ice house hennery pear orchard a 6 room dwelling cistern out buildings and various fruit all in first class condition. Anxious to sell or trade John A Haus e Laconia Ind. jy30 tf
60 acre farm six miles south of Corydon on a public highway with some timber and fair buildings. Will sell at a bargain. Cedar Wood Indiana. Henry L. Shattuck of Sellsburg Pennsylvania cured of stomach trouble after four boxes of Chamberlain Stairach and Liver Tablets. For sale at Crosist's Corner Drug Store. Al3-2. Corydon fair expected to be the biggest attraction of the year. Jy16-1 £
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