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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1903
Page
2
The document lists editors and proprietors S W Thomas and Hal B Ellis in the Democrat Building with a post office entry at Corydon. It shows subscription rates and mailing details for 2nd class matter, with prices in advance and out of county terms.
The writer denounces Republican papers for ignoring November deficits and wage cuts while arguing labor unrest is engineered for next election. It contrasts Roberts and Smoot’s positions in a Republican Congress and questions Teddy Roosevelt’s image as a model.
Republicans long pressed for Grover Cleveland to be a candidate. He publicly stated last week he would not be a candidate or even consider the proposition for a moment, ending their efforts to promote a renewed bid.
The State Labor Commissioner McCormack argues for better wages for laborers while noting manufacturers must see light ahead. In contrast, Republican rhetoric portrays the nation as merrily prosperous with little motive for wage demands.
The piece denounces Editor Bird for exposing fraud and corruption in Porto Rico and being jailed as an anarchist and agitator. It argues the suppression of free speech mirrors Imperial Russia and warns of spreading imperialism to the United States.
E S Holliday congressman from the fifth district faces a tough renomination battle. Reports claim he is the lone soldier among the Republican delegation and may meet his Waterloo at the convention. Cablegrams to the New York World note Pennsylvania Steel Company will deliver 20 000 tons of steel rails at 42 88 per ton for the Mecca railroad at Brerut. The World recalls the steel rail pool recently refused to cut prices for home customers, arguing the cost to ship, freight, and provide six shiploads from New York amounts to a subsidy of about 100 000 to railroads, shifting the burden to the public.
The piece lauds William Jennings Bryan for his visit to Great Britain as a rare honor for an American private citizen. It contrasts Bryan with Republican papers and argues his candidacy and integrity endure beyond electoral defeats, urging renewed health and return to continue fighting for the common people.
Advertisement asserts Scott's Emulsion restores strength flesh and color to those with sick blood. It claims cod liver oil nutrition aids cure, targets teens with paleness weakness and nervousness, and offers samples to sufferers. Includes company address Scott & Bowne 400 Pearl St New York.
A period ad urges Paine's Celery Compound as a health booster for weary women. It cites Mrs Stephen Smith of St Paul Minnesota describing a la grippe recovery after using the product, claiming renewed appetite strength and ability to work.
In Meyersdale Pennsylvania miners from the Somerset Continental and Merchant's coal companies were told of a ten percent wage cut effective December 15. The piece argues the Republican party should be blamed for wage reductions and the perception of prosperity.
Opinion piece condemns tariff inaction and rising inter state freight rates. It cites Chicago freight hikes and steel export rate cuts, accusing Republican stance of enabling trusts. It argues the public tolerates corruption but reaches a breaking point.
A reader argues high tariffs should protect U S industry. They note a shipload of steel rails sold to Europe for 22 per ton while the same rails cost 28 per ton in the United States. They challenge whether the current policy is right or just and demand change to help domestic buyers.
Across Massachusetts New York Michigan Illinois Minnesota and others a flower garden movement engages children to beautify schools and home yards. Seeds are provided prizes awarded for best plots, with activities from planting to watering and street cleanup. Community groups and real estate firms sponsor incentives to extend the effort.
This guidance notes early croup signs such as hoarseness and a rough cough. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to be given at the first hoarseness or after the cough appears, claiming it dispels symptoms and avoids danger. The ad asserts wide use by mothers and safety, noting Crosier's Corner drug store carries it.
Missouri communities promote children's flower garden contests at fairs with town plans for botanical gardens. Dayton Ohio hosts a company led garden benefiting workers children. Pittsburg firm imitates. A generous donor offers prizes for best gardens by youths under sixteen with June applications, September judging, and plans to winter the effort.
A philanthropic lady scolds the McFadden family for chasing alcohol, urging them to provide wholesome family entertainment. Miss McFadden, age thirteen, boasts of constant excitement, recounting a violent incident witnessed nearby.
A dissatisfied guest schools a waiter who admits tips are the usual term. The exchange captures a sharp, witty moment at the eatery as the server promises better technique.
A humorous fragment shows a character asking about his mother by marriage. The other person jokes that she detests him, then quips about the prospect of his mother-in-law. The tone hints at light domestic banter and social formalities.
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