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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1905
Page
2
The Corydon Tennessee rate card lists subscription options one year six months and three months with out of the county rates in advance. Advertising displays 10 cents per inch per insertion and readers 5 cents per line with special standing ads priced on application.
Former Senator Ward H. Watson of Charleston Indiana chosen by Gov J Frank Hanly to represent Clark county as delegate to the Chicago reciprocity conference August 16 to 17 to debate changes in the Dingley tariff schedule The piece notes public service reform sentiment amid criticism of senators and graft cases and cites a Kansas editor questioning U S Senate integrity.
Governor Hanley calls for old fashioned honesty and civil reform. He cites past stability and credits reformers from Missouri to Wisconsin with uniting Democrats and Republicans for civic righteousness and a shared national purpose.
The Martinsville Democrat notes the last legislature cut road tax laborers from $1.50 to $1.25 per day while leaving judges’ salaries intact. It argues lawmakers benefit from delaying voter memory until election time.
The piece muses on giving thanks during harvest season noting abundant crops and stored fruit. It contrasts human effort with nature’s generosity and questions what awaits in the afterlife. A second item is a physician testimonial and a local rental notice appears briefly in the page text.
A Mansfield Massachusetts woman, Helen S. Williams, reports 27 years of hay fever from August to frost. She says Hyomei cured her with no recurrence since last summer. The complete Hyomei outfit costs $1 with extra bottles 50 cents and a refund guarantee by L. A. Riley & Son.
F M Hardin of Louisville bought the Stoker and Thomas orchard in Washington Township for 31200. Rural route carriers Andy McBride and Wm Hardin were appointed for No 1 and No 2 with Chas AleBride and Walter Faith as substitutes. Service begins Sept 1.
Mary H. Walters of 5400 St Glair Ave Columbus Ohio reports severe illness with fever nerves and stomach weakness. After using Electric Bitters she recovered quickly. The tonic is guaranteed at L A Riley Son drug store for 50 cents.
The Harrison County coroner in Indiana reports that eight year old Ollie Windell died by accidental drowning in Sherhda Township on a hot August afternoon. Witnesses described a small boy with white hair and blue eyes, found with a notebook containing seven dollars in paper and forty one cents in silver, but no other valuables.
Notice is given to Elizabeth and Posey township residents in Clark County Indiana that William Kelly and co applicant seek a license to retail and sell intoxicating liquors in the building at the southeast corner of Main Street in Elizabeth town. The panel is to be reviewed at the Harrison County Board of Commissioners meeting on the first Monday of September. The property details include a two story fronting structure with multiple doors and windows, a 10 foot ceiling, and interior visibility during hours restricted by law.
Thousands have kidney trouble yet not suspect it. Fill a bottle with water, stand 24 hours for sediment indicating kidney trouble. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root claims to cure rheumatism back pain and urinary issues. Sample bottle and book offered free by Dr Kilmer & Co, Kingston NY.
Citizens of Lanes ville and Franklin township Harrison County Indiana receive notice that an applicant over 21 seeks a liquor license to sell intoxicating beverages in Corydon. The Board of Commissioners will hold a session at Corydon on the first Monday in September 1904 for licensing, with details of location on Mata street and premises size described.
The Trustee of Heth Township Harrison County will receive sealed bids at No 6 School House up to 7 oclock p m September 11 1905 for erection of a school house in District View No 8 per plans and specifications. Right reserved to reject any and all bids. Andrew J Lopp Trustee Heth Township
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