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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
1
The scanned text notes Corydon Democrat established 1856 with circulation 2680 and mentions editor and proprietor Lew M O Bannon. It includes post office entry status and subscription details. The segment shows garbled pricing and terms for a subscription, indicating monthly rates and reader offers.
A dated advertisement notice outlines display ad costs at 10 cents per insertion and 5 cents per line, with a special rate for time sensitive notices and church society events. It details mortuary and larger notices penalties, six words per line, and payment by money or stamps.
The piece critiques Republican control dynamics in Indiana, noting the Senate’s Republican majority and House’s Democratic edge. It argues lawmaking requires separate approval by both chambers and discusses tariff debates, post office profits, and figures like Thomas Marshall. It ends by citing national figures and the steel trust’s influence.
A sweeping look at wealth accumulation among Republican congressmen and senators shows patterns of business ties, book deals, investments, and post‑office opportunities. Analysts note lobbying access, congressional committees, and offshore or corporate ventures as recurring sources of income and influence.
A Des Moines Iowa mother recounted how scarlet fever with lung complications nearly killed her son Herman. After starting Peruna, the cough eased within weeks and two bottles cured him, with no sickness since. She urged readers to ask their druggist for a free Peruna Almanac for 1909.
The letter accuses the Republican organization of using Brewery posters to mislead temperance voters in Indiana. It argues the posters were likely posted by someone other than Brewers to aid the Republican State ticket and cites potential subcontracting of the posters to resemble The Terre Haute Brewing Company. It notes Watson O’Watson’s upcoming three months in Congress before retirement.
The Chicago Evening Post calls for a serious tariff revision while the Courier Journal quotes a rueful remark about cracking lips and jokes that miss the moment. The exchange captures press mood on economic policy amid public debate.
The Louisville Courier Journal editorial argues the 1908 defeat and victory stemmed from bread and butter issues and commercialism, noting Bryan’s rhetoric backfired amid fears and moneyed influence. It questions Taft’s stability, Roosevelt’s party boss role, and cites the Brewery Poster scheme and media power.
Fragmentary remarks suggest speculation about Taft using federal machinery to influence his successor and references to Jeter of Terre Haute Brewing Company. The text is garbled and uncertain about concrete events or dates.
Notice to Patrons from Indianapolis TRACTION CO announces a new schedule for November 22 1908 with special tripper cars and first sections. Through local cars to Columbus and Seymour depart Indianapolis Terminal on the hour. extra morning and evening trippers depart at 8 00 am 4 00 pm and 5 00 pm daily with other hours as required. Passengers to local and country routes should use tripper cars or first sections.
All persons indebted to us either in past due note or account are requested to call at once and make settlement. V. H. BULLEIT & SONS.
A Corsdon real estate office announces its opening and invites property owners to list homes or land for sale or trade. The agent pledges best efforts for a reasonable commission and requests patronage for business.
The notice sets office hours from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. daily. It outlines the operating window for public access and service availability at the stated location. Readers are advised to plan visits within these hours to obtain assistance and complete transactions.
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