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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
4
Local publication details an 1856 establishment with circulation 2872. Advertising and obituary rates listed for various lengths, church notices, entertainments, and special rates for longer ads. Subscriptions and post office carriage noted for Corydon Indiana.
The essay defines public spiritedness as ongoing concern for the welfare of the community and a willingness to act, not merely praise. It warns against selfishness and urges energy directed toward helping others, noting how ideas and leadership should serve the common good and respect for what is respectable. It ends by linking public virtue to agriculture, statehood debates, and policy prompts.
A spirited editorial survey questions Indiana voters views on a ship subsidy law and tracks Congress clashes with Republican leaders. It notes a looming federal deficit, Taft’s canal cost estimate, and local Indiana debates over appropriations and farm reactions to the president’s subsidy proposal.
The Indianapolis Star notes limited blemishes in Taft's message to Congress. It cites a curious objection to congressional sugar fraud investigations as minor and condemns the defense of the Wayne Bill as a major error.
President Taft states in a message that ordinary expenditures for the year ending June 30 1910 will exceed receipts by 34 075 620 dollars. Adding Panama Canal outlays 28 000 000 dollars and 1 000 000 for public debt the total deficit reaches 73 075 620 dollars. The proposal is to fund the shortfall by issuing bonds.
Former Treasury Secretary Leslie M. Shaw denounces a proposed Central Bank, arguing it would be controlled or owned by Standard Oil. He ties the idea to Boss Aldrich and Rockefeller families, asserting such power would un American and enable currency manipulation by a few. He criticizes granting broad credit to any entity at pleasure.
A Cass County editorial questions the claim of a Stand Pat campaign by the Republicans both nationally and in Indiana. It notes Taft tariff talks and Beveridge comments, contrasting past local focus on county local option with the present stance.
Washington correspondents report Taft coalition talks end with a consensus on proposed measures in Congress. Indiana readers recall Taft’s tariff promises and Beveridge’s loyalty test amid the Payne Aldrich Cannon push and graft concerns. Beveridge’s stance will be watched as Congress proceeds.
Senator Hernando DeSoto Money of Mississippi became chairman of the Senate Democratic caucus and Democratic leader in the Senate. Indiana’s Benjamin F. Shively was elected vice chairman. The piece praises Shively and notes Money’s twelve years in the Senate and Shively’s prominence. It mentions lobbyists and the National Manufacturers’ Association influence in Washington.
All persons indebted to Wolfe & Baxter are requested to settle at once. Settle with Dr. F. E. Wolfe in Lanesville or Dr. J. W. Baxter in New Albany. Accounts must be settled on or before January 1 1910. J. W. Baxter M D F E Watts M D dec8 3t
Richard Cunningham trustee of Washington Township fixes Saturday as office day for public business. People are asked to call on that day. Also note reference to Christmas candles at 8 M. Miller's location 152.
In Washington on January 11 Indiana prepares to unveil General Lew Wallace’s statue in Statuary Hall. Rustem Bey of the Turkish Embassy will speak, honoring Wallace’s past US service at the Ottoman court. Indiana’s two statues, Wallace and Governor Oliver P Morton, occupy the allotted space.
In loving remembrance of our cousin Joseph Heuser born November 18 1893 died December 4 1909. The poem laments the loss and cherishes memory with lines of faith reunion and comfort in heaven. A. Cousin L. A. W.
Public notice urges all business people to pay all accounts by January 1 1910. Call or mail payments for advertising Job work and Democrat subscriptions using bank check or money order. Do not mail cash.
Ben F. Smith trustee declares weekly official business at his Dogwood office every Tuesday. Public notice serves for local residents. Also mentions Christmas candles available at S. M. Miller’s with address 152.
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