23 Aug 1906
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
1
The Corndon Democrat, established 1856, lists subscription rates for three months, with prepaid removal from county and general ad rates. It details display ads at 10 cents per line, leaders at 5 cents, and special standing ad rates. obituaries and notices have per line charges, with six words counted per line and payment by money or stamps.
A wary assessment notes shrinking Republican majorities and urges Democrats to pursue reforms to ditch, school book, and trust laws. It cites alliances in Utah Idaho and cautions on Roosevelt third term talks while highlighting Indiana's record of passing genuine return laws over thirty years.
The passage claims Governor Hanly, backing the state machine, has already chosen the speaker and committee heads for the coming session. It warns Republicans that independent action is futile and that any desires for jobs or bills should be directed to the governor.
The piece notes Joe Cannon’s steadfast stance and hints at reform against the school book trust as the legislature convenes. It highlights Bryan and Hanly’s contrasting campaigns in Indiana, Rockefeller’s indeterminate indictment, and pretrial leakage about the Sherrick verdict.
The Pisgah Lodge No 32 reports resolutions honoring Brother Levi Pitman who died October 12 1906. He supported lodge tenets and duties though not a regular attendee, was esteemed as a true brother, and the lodge laments his loss. The resolutions drape the charter for thirty days and are sent to his family with sympathy.
J Urquhart of Zephyr Ontario describes a severe lingering cold last winter and a dry harsh cough. He credits a local dealer with recommending Cham berlain's Cough Remedy which he used and says one small bottle cured him. The remedy is sold by L A Riley and Son.
Mrs. Maud Hughes of 750 27th St Louisville Kentucky offers to act as purchasing agent. She will obtain merchandise for anyone at Louisville business houses at regular retail price and forward it. People may notify her to avoid a trip to the city.
An Atlanta paper reports the late RevSam Jones left an estate valued at 250000 with properties in Atlanta and Cartersville. His annual income from evangelical work and lectures ranged from 35000 to 40000, and he gave more than two thirds of his earnings to charity. His life insurance totaled 75000.
A newspaper advertisement touts The Vexas Wonder curing kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Sold by druggists or two months mail treatment for $1. Includes address Dr. E Hall 2926 Olive Street St Louis MO and a note to send for Kentucky testimonials.
Local notes from Burnville recount visits by ABE WILLIAMS Ed Sappenfield and many others including Alfred Engleman C. Sappenfield and Charles Harmon. The piece notes hunting permit rules game wardens, a November 30 pie supper to fund a county atlas, and remarks on reporting accuracy and community pride.
A letter from Mr. Brock lauds Peruna as the best remedy for coughs colds and grip and credits it with his long health and extreme old age. He notes climate changes and old age bring catarrhal issues and says Peruna keeps his appetite strength and circulation while helping with grip and other ailments.
SAAC BROOK of McLennan County Texas a resident of Bosque Falls and later Valley Mills is described as an 117 year old veteran of four wars. He is shown with a stick from General Andrew Jackson’s grave and claims his birth date predates the United States. The piece notes his longevity his family Bible his witness in a land suit and his belief in Pe-ru-Na as a cure for catarrhal troubles.
Owing to high feed prices and hay costs plus rising customer demand for credit, the business shifts to cash basis and all accounts are due. All debtors are urged to settle immediately following this notice signed by E L Priman.
A catalog lists subscription terms for multiple papers including Democrat and Weekly Courier Journal Democrat and Daily Courier Journal and Louisville Democrat along with Cosmopolitan and Woman's Home Companion. Prices vary by title with discounts for advance payment.
A Pensacola wireless station reports uninterrupted contact with the United Fruit Company steamer Preston from New York to Honduras and again as it entered New York harbor. The same performance has not been replicated with other steamers, despite identical plant setups on all United States liners.
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