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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1902
Page
3
Poem recalling rose gold mornings and field and shore scenes. Children play and cows roam as parents work. Trust in God remains through trouble, with visions of a heavenly shore and eternal home. Author M. E. Sanester presents a reflective hymn to family life and faith.
In Elmwood Susan Galton Brown aids in stopping a daylight bank robbery by firing at fleeing robbers and saving $37,000. Jack Cartwright, recovering from a blow, is saved by her bold action as townsfolk rally, and she vows not to repeat such deed.
The sermon argues prosperity and pleasant years come from fixed laws and conditions. Attention to God and faithful service precede success, and holiness yields happiness. It notes prosperity requires faith in government, confident business, and persistent toil aligned with divine calling.
Evelyn B Baldwin reports the Baldwin Ziegler expedition returned to Honningsvaag Norway after a year of establishing food depots for the final dash to the pole. Low supplies and destroyed sledges forced a retreat but a year of work’s record is claimed.
The essay argues social progress comes from the common people not the elite. It cites figures from Correggio to Beethoven as examples of art and science arising from the poor and calls for support of churches, unions, and benevolent groups in aiding the needy. It frames Lincoln's God must love the poor quote and urges prayer for institutions aiding the vulnerable.
The text cites Rev. J. Herron of Akron Ohio and Rev. Dr. Patton of Princeton New Jersey discussing grace and perfection. It notes that grace accompanies divine purpose at birth and defines perfection as linked to energy and perseverance in youth.
Secretary Downing of the State Board of Agriculture provides a list of Indiana fairs for the year with dates and names of secretaries. Entries include Swayzee, Lafayette, Princeton, Anderson, Shelbyville, Riley, Crownpoint, Boonville, Crawfordsville, Columbus, Middletown, Valparaiso, Indiana State Fair, Huntingburg, Huntington, New Carlisle, Laporte, Chrisney, Decatur, Rochester, Covington, Kendalville, Portland, Ft. Wayne, Bourbon, Angola, Bremen, Vincennes, with respective Sept dates and secretary initials.
A string of incidents includes a fire destroying a roller mill at Iron Wood with a 15000 loss, several deaths from accidents such as lightning striking five steers owned by Jacob Herbert, and men killed by falling castings and trains. Other items note gas field optimism, factory relocations, court house dedications, and a novel marital contract.
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