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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1910
Page
4
Published weekly with advertising rates and notices for Corsdon Indiana. The notice lists 1856 establishment, circulation 3012, editors Lew M O Bannon Proprietor, pricing per inch and per line for display and classified ads, special rates for longer runs, obituaries free under twenty lines, and a request for ad copy with payment.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Robert J. Aley is praised for sound financial management. The piece contrasts his handling of funds with a Republican predecessor, noting the marked difference in the examination department’s balances and the overall state receipts. It argues Democratic stewardship across offices promises further contrasts.
An Indianapolis dispatch notes Governor Marshall found the lighting bill for the state house was excessive. A new contract will save the state between 12000 and 14400 during his term. Support from a friendly legislature and Democratic officials aids further efforts.
The piece denounces the so called protection as a fraud burdening the masses for forty years. It notes Republican lawmakers exposing burdens while arguing high tariffs do not raise farmers prices. It argues tariffs favor some businesses at others expense and questions farmer benefits.
Hon J A1 Claypool of Indianapolis voices frank views on Beveridge’s Senate prospects. He argues Indiana’s likely Democratic joint ballot majority and GOP defections threaten Beveridge, noting 40 percent of Republican nominees oppose him and that Democratic sentiment may prevail in 1906.
The article notes United States Senator Albert Cummins of Iowa shaping a Republican state convention platform to include a national primary law. It argues for broad political reform and surveys Cummins as a Republican aligned with ideas more Democratic than his party, criticizing grafters and trust promoters controlling government.
Ex President Roosevelt says he will attend the New York Republican state convention and deliver the speech he would have given as temporary chairman. The break with the Old Guard widens as Roosevelt vents frustration over being passed over by Sunny Jim Sherman for the role and vows to fight his opponents.
Indiana farmers weigh tariff protections against clothing duties as the Standpat Republicans oppose Beveridge’s re election. The Harrison county convention and Corydon mass meeting omit Beveridge, while Beveridge's supporters criticize local party leaders for not endorsing his Senate career.
The Corydon Democrat announces its office will be at the Fair Grounds this Wednesday to Friday. Readers are invited to visit and settle delinquent subscriptions at the location near the show ring.
The undersigned will sell personal property at public auction at his residence three miles southeast of Crandall and four miles northwest of Linesville on Sept 8 1910. Items include a binder mower hay rake two horse wagon buggy roller cultivator harrow plow harness hay cow poultry and household goods. Sale begins at ten in the morning with usual terms. Guy C Thomas. Aug 24-3-w
A 17 day Monon Route journey starts August 1 from Louisville with private cars and five days in Yellowstone Park. Stops include Salt Lake City Glenwood Springs Manitou Colorado Springs and Denver with side trips to points of interest. Price 175.00 for two in one berth 2165.00 each for two. book through Geo A Jones or E H Bacon.
Two houses and lots in Howards Park offered together or separately. One cottage and one two story, each near street rail and steam railroad stations. Located on the electric line between New Albany and Jeffersonville, convenient for commuters to Louisville. Inquire at this office. 18-ti
For sale is a 160 acre farm two miles south of Corydon on the Corydon and Mauckport pike. Features an eight room house, bank barn 60x140 with silo, outbuildings including craneary, corn crib, wagon shed, poultry house, smoke house, good cellar and hog house. Four cisterns, first class cel, about 90 acres cultivated and forty acres timber, abundant fruit, near church and school, county seat two miles away on Rural Route. Seller Luther Stover Corydon Ind LK phone.
Notice to debtors to settle all money owed by September 1 1910. Addressed to those who owe the sender and urges full payment. Includes reference to good farming and grazing lands in multiple states and directs contact via Gray Realty Company representative. Georgetown contact listed.
A farm one mile south of Corydon offers 216 acres with two good houses. Could be sold as whole or divided into two farms. Includes fruit trees, ample water, and about 60 acres of timber. Sale ends before August 15. Quick buyers may secure a bargain. Contact Z James I Smith.
Mighty acre farm for sale features a five room house a 36 by 42 barn a good young orchard two ponds a well cistern eighteen acres of timber and sixty two acres cultivated located two miles from the railroad station inquiry at this office remains incomplete with contact missing.
I have sold the pair of broken mules advertised in this paper but still have a nice pair of yearling mules for sale. They are worth the money asked and will soon make a nice team, likely producing a profit of a hundred dollars within twelve months. I I H Taylor Corydon Ind aughtf Eureka phone R R 4
A 135 acre farm is offered at a bargain with three wires from a railroad station on the pike. For particulars inquire at this office. 10 -If
The Corydon Canning Co announces the start of buying apples and peaches on Monday September 5. They will take windfalls and all picked or shaken fruit to prevent waste on farms. Eureka phone, New Perfection Oil Stove advertisement included.
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