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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
4
The Goxrydon Democrat established 1856 and edited by SAOWMAS and ELLIS. It lists subscription details, post office registration, and advertising terms with a 5 cent per line rate and customary local notices.
A scrambled list outlines Democratic ticket members for state and county offices including treasurer attorney general supreme court justices and appellate judges. Names and counties appear jumbled with several OCR errors but indicate a broad slate across multiple districts and offices.
The passage discusses Roosevelt's proposed travel expense funds and Congress 25000 allocation, concerns about unexpended balances in the Treasury, and calls for extending the credit and taxes to fund military and rail interests. It notes public pressure, extortion risks and speculation on political maneuvering with the Democrats and supporters in business lobbying.
The piece discusses Senator Bailey and Senator Tillman’s renomination, praising anti corruption aims and Democratic strength. It surveys Maine politics and Republican influence tied to corporate power, then critiques trade policy debates from past eras, arguing about tariffs and prosperity with references to historical tariff shifts and partisan assertions.
At a Republican convention in New Albany on the 25th George TH Hester of New Albany was nominated for Congress from the district. Wilson was nominated for State Senator from Harrison and Knox counties. The article notes expected election and critiques party boss influence and family ties in postmaster and political appointments.
The article argues tariffs protect trusts and raise living costs for Americans. It cites assumed trust growth since 1807, noting 168 direct beneficiary trusts and 15 partial beneficiaries, and claims prices rose 47 percent from 1897 to 1899 per Dion’s Index. It criticizes Roosevelt and GOP for "standing pat" if Congress majority remains.
Ex-U S Senator M C Butler writes from Washington praising Peruna for stomach trouble and dyspepsia. He calls Peruna a wonderful medicine and a good tonic after short use. The letter endorses Peruna as a catarrh remedy targeting stomach catarrh to cure indigestion.
The article argues farmers gain little from protectionist tariffs as wheat, corn, cotton and other staples face rising costs while prices for imports stay regulated. It critiques Republican agrarian leaders for allowing trusts and price manipulation, urging voters to seek real protection through broader policy changes.
The piece argues Canada regulates three railroads with a federal commission to prevent unjust discrimination and expropriative rates. It praises Canadian steps like stopping water line harassment and targets Wall Street manipulators such as the Morgans Van derbilts Cassatts and others, urging disgorgement. It links railroad regulation to broader tariff and antitrust questions, urging justice in national transportation policy.
Fragment mentions serving a live day’s novice for eviction of a cold and references Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar with no opiates. It also lists various nonsensical phrases and names, lacking clear, coherent facts or date details.
A distressed appeal from J. M. Gries, chairman, asks Democratic voters to back party loyalty and a campaign push. The letter calls for local Democrats to donate funds to cover mounting expenses and asks for remittances to be sent to the Munsey Building in Washington D. C. It promises campaign literature in return.
A historical note urges policy holders of Mutual and New York Life to vote independently. Ballots go out in October and must be returned by December 1. The piece warns against proxy holders and calls for voting as instructed by the International Policy Holders Committee to resist manipulation.
The International Harvester Company plans to buy 25 000 tons of pig iron from Tennessee Coal and Iron to produce harvesters and other farm machinery in Birmingham at a price around six cents, boosting domestic output and raising costs for US farmers by about 20 percent due to tariff protection. The article notes tariffs affecting plows drills mowers and other equipment and hints at market activity and price talk.
Sussman travels to Washington to gauge politics and inspect officials. He argues the tariff benefits foster trusts and that Republican leaders push monopoly schemes. He contends farmers see high wheat and trust prices as connected to tariff policy.
The article stresses that hog diseases like hog cholera spread through dusty yards feeding floors and contaminated environments. It advises sanitation: draining and cleaning yards, disinfecting feeding areas, whitewashing houses, regular spraying with disinfectants, and occasional hog dipping. Quarantine for new hogs and good nutrition are urged to reduce losses.
A Edwardsville Illinois resident Mr Chas Baldwin reports chronic constipation and stomach troubles for years. He credits Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with near cure and urges readers to buy a package for 5 cents from C K Watson. Aug
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