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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
4
The fragment notes a Corydon Indiana newspaper established in 1856 with circulation 2636 and names LEW M DO BANNON as editor and proprietor. It shows post office entry as second class matter.
Subscription rates listed for one year six months and three months with terms stating out of county service in advance. unclear origin or publication details.
The notice lists advertising rates for display ads at 10 cents per inch, 5 cents per line, and serial rates for longer ads. Special notices for church events with admission or profit incur a 2 percent per line surcharge. Obituaries up to twenty lines cost a set rate, with longer notices charged per line. six words count as one line and payment is by money or stamps.
The document names key district and county roles including Congress William E Cox Judge William Ridley Prosecuting Attorney Clyde Lottick Representative Smith Aswren Clerk Charles H Kintner Auditor J L Cbannon Sheriff Eli Miller Treasurer J D Pitman Surveyor John Kayor Coroner Henry H Wise and Commissioner's positions for the First and Third Districts held by Thomas J Stevens and Frank Cunningham respectively.
The piece argues Bryan is the best presidential candidate and criticizes Taft and Republican positions. It questions unemployment policy and banking deposit protection, contrasting slogans like Prosperity and The Full Dinner Pail with Democratic promises. It lauds Bryan as honest and fit to lead.
Capt William H Robinson a longtime Republican leader from Danville Virginia and Fifth district presidential elector repudiates Taft and backs Bryan He declares no money could buy his vote for a non Christian president and praises Bryan as a Christian gentleman appealing to Christians to support The Commoner
A Richmond Item report criticizes Republican candidate Watson for Indiana governor and his Congressional record aligning with Roosevelt opposition. The piece cites temperance, party loyalty, and alleged liquor-industry support as evidence of insincerity and campaign tactics.
Indiana Republicans face questions over a $320000 increase in state office expenses from last year. Editors who avoid the issue are judged as wiser than those who offer unsatisfactory explanations to taxpayers.
Elizabeth H. Martin of 382 Bowen Avenue Chicago writes that Peruna aided her family for years aiding cold and catarrh with frontal headaches and throat drops easing headaches and nasal congestion. She notes Perunal and Peruana tablets as available and endorses Man-a-lin laxative.
The piece notes that both Indiana and national Democrats back a guaranty fund to protect bank depositors from losses in bank failures. It argues depositors deserve protection and contrasts with Republicans who avoid commenting on the proposed state and national laws.
A heated Republican letter questions which Billy is meant and criticizes Roosevelt's steamroller method in nominating William Howard Taft. It argues Bryan earned broad support as a private citizen and condemns Taft’s and Roosevelt’s tactics as boss rule in the nomination fights.
Advertises Pincules as a kidney treatment for backache rheumatism lumbago and related ailments. Claims quick relief by addressing the kidney cause and promotes a 30 days trial for $1 with money back guarantee through L. A. Riely & Son.
A newspaper editorial attacks the claim that the people rule in this campaign. It argues that campaign donors control laws and that the Republican-led Congress blocks legislation without the speaker’s consent, denying true popular rule. The piece frames the issue as the people versus the moneyed interests and criticizes Republican governance.
The piece critiques Republican money worship and touts Democratic calls for reform and populist support. It contrasts per capita circulation growth since 1896 with current figures, recalls Bryan’s stance, warns Republicans about a looming verdict in November, and questions state cost comparisons under different governors. It ends by noting Taft’s absence from a major New York unemployed rally.
Martin Boyd of Henrietta Kentucky says a 1903 trial of Chamberlain's Salve cured twenty years of gratulated sore eyes after using about two thirds of a box. He reports no trouble since. Sold by L A Riley and Son.
The Advisory Board in Blue River Township Harri son county sets 1908 budgets at a September 1 meeting. Estimates include township expenditures 700 with tax 25 cents per hundred. local tuition 3557 with 25 cents tax. special school tax 38699 with 30 cents tax. road tax 33 with 15 cents tax. additional road tax 9 with 5 cents tax. poor expenditures 128 with 4 cents tax. Total expenditures 5611 and total tax 104 cents per hundred. Net taxable property 315000. polls 246. Signed S. T. Briscoe Trustee, August 6, 1908.
Edward M Colvin of Taylor township Harrison county Indiana announces he will apply September 1908 to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a one room dwelling on one acre lot described as the southeast room of the first floor. The room measures fifteen feet three inches by thirteen feet nine inches with two doors a window and a porch. The building sits near Rosewood and Elizabeth highway and the room is visible from the highway. Colvin declares no current license, will be owner and proprietor, has resided in the township over a year and is of good moral character.
Manager Christley of the Old Capital base ball team congratulates Corydon on securing the Nebraska Indians as a major baseball attraction. The all Indian team, touring the United States and Canada for six seasons, will face Old Capital at Corydon on Wednesday September 2 019 2.
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