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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1898
Page
4
Entered at Corydon Indiana post office as second class matter. Office in Democrat Building. Terms show one year in advance within county and out of county rates. Details include $6 and $1.15 figures indicating pricing or delinquencies.
The Democrat celebrates two years under current management praising reader support and promising continued news coverage and honest public affairs. It critiques trusts and Republican officials while urging investigations and support for an income tax as a just measure.
The county commissioners let the 1899 stationery contract to W B Burford of Indianapolis. Burford will receive 290 dollars for named supplies and pay market prices for unlisted items, with total costs expected to be far below last year. Bids from Menaugh Bros Baker Thornton Wilson Humphreys Sentinel Printing Co and a lump bid from Baker Thornton were reviewed, with doubts about the lower lump bid. The column calls for reform and urges Harrison County to curb high stationery spending.
A public call argues county commissioners, who control most funds, should be bondable like other officials. It urges legislative remedy to require bonds approved by a circuit judge, holding bondsmen liable for misappropriation to protect state funds.
A heated rebuttal chastises a political opponent for insults and defends using the term old women as a badge of influence. The piece argues the phrase is complimentary and credits mothers for shaping republican sentiment and moral lessons, urging the rival to accept the critique.
The Corypon Democrat praises taxpayer supported watchdog reporting in New Albany area. It accuses the county board of commissioners of paying James L. Slaughter $25 to prepare the annual receipts and expenditures report, arguing the board should have done it themselves.
The piece blasts a Republican county board for letting an ex-Auditor gain $500 in yearly “specifics” to visit bridges and dispatches, claims improper acts merit Auditor investigation, and calls for a grand jury probe into contracts, bridges, and the Nicaragua canal scheme.
An advertisement for Foley’s Honey and Tar soothes throat and lung soreness during a cold. The copy promises immediate relief and a warm healing sensation with a guaranteed outcome, signed by L. A. Avery.
Advertisement for Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming a cure not required for payment. Describes tonic as iron and quinine in a tasteless form suitable for chills and malaria. Markets to children and adults with a 50 cent price. A Brey & Son.
The yellow quarantine flag signals liver trouble. The liver is vital and its failure poisons other organs. Do not neglect liver health. start Aver's Pills for prompt relief and lasting benefit. A testimonial claims quick improvement after using Aver's Pills.
S W Glenn of the Santa Fe Railway at Marceline Missouri married Carrie Snyder daughter of George Snyder Sunday afternoon at Shiloh church. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Richardson with about fifty guests at the bride’s parents home. The couple will return to Missouri for their future together.
The following persons have subscribed or paid their subscription to The Dramo-CRAT since our last report listing names and hometowns including Marceline Missouri New Middletown Corydon Ramsey Moberly Corydon Washington D C Chicago ill and more.
Young friends arranged a masked party for Verna Wheat on the eve of her fifteenth birthday. Mrs Wheat and Mr Wheat hosted a lively surprise at the family home with eleven cakes and ice cream freezers. Guests wore varied disguises, and cake, piano, lanterns, and a grapophone provided entertainment. Verna praised her friends while noting she could not repay their kindness.
Florida readers learn that Louis ville Air Line launches a through sleeping car service to Florida starting December 17. Nightly trains depart St. Louis at 9:15 p.m. and 8:08 a.m. reaching Jacksonville next day. connections extend to Chattanooga Atlanta and Jacksonville with stopovers. Route promotes Asheville as a year round resort and invites correspondence for information from R. A. Campbell, General Passenger Agent, St. Louis.
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