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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
4
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The piece argues Republican leaders push through Taft Cannon agreements for their constituents’ cost while denouncing Roosevelt allies. It accuses Taft and relatives of benefiting from the Panama Canal deal and cites Civil Service vs spoils system clashes in Congress. It also questions ties between Roosevelt, Taft families, and a French canal company.
The Corydon Republican questions Bryan's claim he nominated himself and accuses Indiana Fairbanks Republicans of hiding the truth about Roosevelt's nomination of Taft. The columnist argues the assertion is unfounded and reflects poorly on the writer's judgment.
The annual treasury report details the deficit for the year ended June 30, 1908, estimating expenditures exceed receipts by about 143 million dollars. The figure underscores ongoing concerns with current fiscal methods and policy.
An editorial condemns Congress for wasteful spending and deficit borrowing. It argues the United States can balance expenses with proper revenue use, taxes, and a formal budget, warning that reckless appropriations threaten national finances. It cites a Post Office deficit and broad waste as proof.
A Detroit Free Press piece presents a child’s longing for his father to assign quick errands to prove his usefulness. The poem depicts a boy eager to run tasks like fetching tobacco or slippers, hoping to earn approval before Christmas.
The Elizabeth Presbyterian Sunday School adopts a memorial for Mrs. Sadie Hilderbrand who died November 27, 1908. The resolution honors her as a faithful teacher, notes her lasting imprint on her class, and requests copies for the family, minutes, and county papers. Com. Roy M. O Bannon Herman Page Trella Bowling.
Savings offered at Crecelius Drug and Paint Store in New Albany with discount gas mantels priced at 25¢ and other items at 8¢ each. The brief notice lists the store and price points for bargain shoppers.
Miss Sophia Kittlesen of Evanston Indiana says a twenty five year cough and chronic catarrh were cured by Peruna. She reports poor health at start with sore throat and coughing, then improved health after beginning Peruna and recommends it to others. Also notes Peruna tablets as an alternative form and mentions Man-a-lin laxative.
James Trotter born January 1 1811 in Armaugh county Ireland died November 29 1908 at age 97 in Harrison county Indiana. He came to Baltimore in 1816 then moved to Harrison county where he lived until death. Married Lydia Fleshman March 6 1888 they had six children. He raised infants as Sunday School teacher for fifty years and remained a faithful member of the United Brethren in Christ. Funeral at Concord church conducted by Rev G C Forwood and burial at Mauckport. He helped build Concord church and was remembered as a good citizen and loving father.
One third of the purchase money cash in hand and the remainder in two equal installments due in six and twelve months from date of sale. Payments secured by purchaser promissory notes payable to the administrator without relief from valuation and appraisal laws. Interest at six percent per annum from date until paid with approved freehold surety thereon. Joseph L. Walk, Administrator. nov2eiw
The estate offers six horses twelve head of cattle hogs corn hay and wheat farming implements and household items. Cash under five dollars and a nine month credit with note and surety on larger sums at six percent interest. George Haas administrator with Kopp as auctioneer.
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