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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1908
Page
1
A persuasive piece arguing that high school training replaces common schooling as essential for success in medicine ministry teaching business and professions. It contrasts past and present education, urges Indiana children to pursue high school diplomas, and presents high schools as social siftors shaping future leaders and workers.
A Deweese of Lexington Indiana urges townships counties and states to fulfill their duty to citizens by providing high school training for all boys and girls. He asserts that without such education communities fail in duty to their youth and the nation.
In Harrison Circuit Court the Ladoga Canning Company sued Corydean Canning for 1500 dollars over a 1906 contract to supply 5000 cases of tomatoes fob Corydon. After days of testimony and dense pleadings the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff but awarded one cent in damages, ending a lengthy dispute between the two corporations.
The Barley Tobacco Society sold about 70 million pounds of pooled Burley tobacco to the American Tobacco Company for 12 million dollars. The deal, covering 1906 and 1907 crops, is praised for relief in tobacco districts of Kentucky and for bringing relief to families and communities, with women and children expressing happiness as reports from Frankfort describe rejoicing.
An advertisement promotes Mother Gray's Astralial-Leaf as a universal regulator. It claims to cure female weaknesses backache kidney bladder and urinary troubles. Sold by druggists or by mail for 59 cents with a free sample. The Mother Gray Co LeRoy NY.
A buyer aims to purchase a farm spanning about 150 acres. The notice urges interested parties to consider the property, inviting contact and showing the farm to potential buyers. HABERMEL & HISEY oversee the transaction. Contact details indicate a web presence.
A editorial urging the upcoming Indiana legislature to cut state expenditures. It argues the Democratic House should pass reform measures to reduce offices and salaries, while the Senate must approve such relief. It notes public demand for tax relief after years of Republican fiscal policy.
The Indiana legislature's special session acts, including the County Local Option Law, are now in force. The piece questions activists who campaigned for the measure and whether they will urge citizens to adopt its provisions and how they will respond to charges of insincerity from the campaign.
Russell O Bannon and Miss Gertie M Russell married at North Market Street home of Mrs Christina O Bannon in Corydon. The couple from Taylor Township were accompanied by Herbert Johnson and Miss Lillie May O Bannon and were joined by friends and relatives for a 2 30 PM ceremony led by Rev A M Irvine. Both are noted young teachers and come from respected families. the bride is daughter of Wm S Russell and the groom son of Ford H O Bannon.
A Meade County Ky Messenger item reports a Breckenridge county school rule allowing a boy to kiss a girl who misspells a word during spelling lessons. The anecdote portrays a room full of poor girl spellers and stirred local chatter.
Minnie M G Miles daughter of Jesse T and Mary F Miles born April 4 1878 died November 20 1908 at age 30 years 7 months 16 days She joined the M E church about 14 years ago was baptized at home Funeral services led by Rev E G Jann were held at 12 o clock Saturday and she was buried in Jordan Cemetery Her family mourns while friends and distant relatives also grieve Their loss is her gain.
Photographs and picture frames announced by Frank S. Mowker in the NE corner P.O. square. New and clean styles in mat board and presentation materials offered by the Mowker Strpie store.
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