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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1899
Page
4
A fragmentary editorial notes editorials and letters touching on Republican and Democratic lines, silver and gold standard debates, and criticisms of officials. It mentions Mark Hanna era politics, education bills, and calls for prosecuting ex county officials who allegedly stole funds, with reference to Granny’s column.
The article argues that many state legislatures face deadlocks blocking business and delaying needed laws as selfish interests control action. It contends the sole remedy is election of Senators by the people to end evils suffered under current arrangements.
The article cites Russia's Bliokh praising U S wealth and criticizing large armies while praising soldiers. It notes a 26 day state legislature with three bills signed, editor Enloe resigning, pension for Civil War veterans via Zenor, and claims Gen Eagan’s mind unbalanced by Miles’ pressure, with a jab at embalmed beef.
Eagan says Miles crucified him and that tainted meat question was answered no taint. Quarles elected Wisconsin senator last Monday with Boose and Beveridge. Farmers and laborers oppose a large standing army, reformers face the reformatories, and the war tax lingers in peace.
A playful ad line claims the letter A represents AVER'S as the premier sarsaparilla. It touts the idea of firstness in origin and favor for the family, noting the brand’s long-standing presence of nearly fifty years.
An advertisement claims Ayer's Sarsaparilla cures blood diseases including scrofula eczema and rheumatism. It offers a free book, Ayer's Curebook, with testimonies from cured individuals, and invites readers to see if they can be helped.
A political pitch advocates adopting the gold standard to curb dollar abundance and raise costs, urging voters to choose the policy as a solution to financial instability.
Notice states members of Highland Christian church in Heth township Harrison county Indiana will meet at the church on Saturday night February 11 1899 to elect three trustees. If weather blocks the date election will be held at the first suitable evening thereafter. E B Love M Sumem an Elders J H Watson J fellow Hearst town. Ward Marshall visiting relatives Rebecca Voyles visiting sister Mrs Chas Mugler Lou Felker visiting ill mother Dora Sonner visiting Annie Barrow Geo Gresham visiting father Jesse Gresham Rev William Farnsley preached revival at Pennington s Chapel.
Last Tuesday evening Miss Ella Gibson and her schoolmates organized a birthday surprise in Mott. Miss Magime Davidson played piano as friends enjoyed music and games followed by a bountiful feast and a gift of a fine parlor rocker for Ella.
The case of Mrs. Rosenbarger principal in a poisoning plot in Princeton ends with a guilty verdict. Judge Wetborn sentences her to seven years in the Indiana Women’s State Prison at Indianapolis. The trial drew wide statewide attention and reflects on local families from this county.
An advertisement extols Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder trouble in three stages, urging readers to request a free sample bottle and information. The notice appears amid local social updates including church activities, social gatherings, and town improvements led by Marshal Wm. Duggins.
Jerry Suddarth recalls a Crawford county tale where a dying man asks to die like Christ between two thieves. Littell and Grable, pension attorneys, operate from Market St Corydon Indiana, with vouchers executed and claims filed.
A vintage ad touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tomb as the best prescription for chills and fever. It claims it never fails to cure and questions inferior imitators, listing price and seller as L. A. Rumy & Bom.
Remnants of Percales and Bleach Muslin sold by the yard with prices noted. A table of ladies jackets offered, with values not less than 500, and basic chores listed. A sale item priced at $1.50.
The sale lists woolen dress goods at a yard with prices around 9e Peke and 20c. Also featured are blankets, ladies gloves at deep discounts, muslin underwear bargains, satin pin cushions, silk Windsor ties, organdies, and fancy flannels. Many items show limited sizes and colors with marked reductions.
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