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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1900
Page
4
GHAS. W. THOMAS and CHAS. B. ELLIS editors and proprietors publish in Corydon Indiana. Post office entry details show third class matter and address in the Democrat Building. Terms listed: one year in advance with stated rates and delivery options.
A 19th century editorial recounts the Cory ton Democrat’s founding by a publisher who champions the common people against money power and elite influence. It notes opposition to trusts, praises the paper’s democracy, and critiques Republicans on tariff and anti trust matters. It cites Carnegie profits and a gold currency bill clash in the Senate.
The article argues that continuing war taxes hinges on stamp duties rather than the Dingley tariff. It claims the Dingley bill fails to cover monthly government costs, forcing widespread taxation including parcel taxation. Voters may respond at the ballot box next fall amid taxpayer fatigue.
The historian John Morley condemns the outflow of British and American funds as needless, driven by plots of money schemers. He argues the financial ring and its greed fueled wars abroad, including in the Philippines, with no patriotism humanity or civilization involved, only vanity and profit.
The Dingley bill debate recalls Congressman Dockery Missouri offering a free-list amendment for manufactured articles from a trust. Republicans voted against it while Democrats supported it. The author claims this 1897 roll call was the final party stance on trusts and challenges readers to cite a later opposing vote, urging voters to remember these facts.
The Hanna Payne shipping subsidy bill sits with a committee and will reach the House soon. Critics call it aimed at creating an ocean trust backed by the Treasury to crush rivals. They blame the Dingley bill for surplus revenue and demand fairness.
The excerpt discusses infant nutrition and cautions against over medicating a undernourished baby. It advises ensuring proper feeding first, using common sense, and suggests a small adjustment to the diet, such as adding a half teaspoonful of a unspecified remedy.
An advertisement urges giving Scott's Emulsion to a baby’s food several times daily to aid digestion and promote weight gain from day one. It says nursing mothers should also take the emulsion if the baby fails to thrive, claiming benefits for both mother and child over twenty five years.
Frick accuses Carnegie Co of earning 21,000,000 in 1899 while highlighting harsh times for common folks. The speaker questions rising iron and steel prices and the public’s ability to pay, urging recognition of broader hardship despite reported profits.
A Democratic correspondent questions Republican ambitions to preserve free silver via international bimetallism. The letter dismisses the tactic as a repeat of four years ago, warning honest Republicans against being duped. It cites looming Salem cannon displays as memorials of 1776 liberty and 1900 Filipinos crackdown.
The notice urges every Democrat in the county and sympathizers to vote in the Saturday convention. It argues a good slate will result since all candidates are good men and calls for a large turnout to influence the ticket and ensure a strong fall result. It appeals to taxpayers to participate in county politics as the Saturday referendum will elect officers.
The county's mortgage indebtedness for the year ending June 1, 1899, rose by 154 058 dollars from the prior year. Delinquent taxes for 1899 total 95. ERC, up from 1896 by 4 485. Do these figures show common people share in prosperity touted by Republicans. These are records we cannot deny, and that is why G. Self avoids answering.
Clark County Council met last Friday at Jeffersonville and decided to have the county printing done locally. This move aims to keep wages in the county and support home printers, with officials opposing sending work to Indianapolis or distant firms.
Congressman Zenor pushes through House special pension measures for Col. George H. Pennington and Mrs. Margaret Bourke of New Albany. Both bills are expected to pass the Senate.
The Public Press reports Shelby County alleges Democrats acted as accessories in stationery thefts. The item questions Republican prosecutions of similar Republican thefts, noting no clear parallels cited.
An old advertisement warns of pneumonia from colds and Jagrippe and promotes Chamberlain's Crush Remedy as safe and quicker. It claims the remedy cures a cold or grippe faster than others and is pleasant to take, offered by E. S. Crosier, with J. A. Lone also referenced, and a wood sale note included.
A Ramsey Public School poem by C E Durnil praises discipline and hard work. The speaker notes quiet recitations, prohibition of loafing, and a pledge to bring in wood as a tip to good behavior. It highlights strict teacher authority and a focus on health and wealth through diligence.
Resolutions of respect from Franklin Grange No 1593 honor Dr Jacob S Horner who died January 31 1900 at age 75. The Grange mourns his loss and extends sympathy to his wife and children. Resolutions to be entered in minutes and a copy sent to the family, Grange Hall draped in mourning 30 days, and notices sent to county papers. James Lt Sagan Lowarp GREsiaM Com John Lyskowinski
On Tuesday the 18th friends gathered with gifts to honor Mrs. Dorothy Fry, known as Aunt Dolly, at a joint birthday celebration with music and a celebratory dinner. The report notes her cake was excellent and the gathering enjoyed socializing, with wishes for more such birthdays. Also included is a local dental offer from G.N. Lerier and details for Penny Photo Co. appointments.
Announcement fees listed for district and county offices dated February 24 1900. Haste Stees township trustees assessors and justices of the peace appear in the fragmented notice with per line rates. Complimentary notices over twenty lines charged at five cents per line.
Ed PD Mitchell Harrison county seeks Prosecuting Attorney for the 3rd Judicial District. John H Luckett Crawford seeks the same. Ed O Connor Boone township and B F Thomas Franklin township vie for Treasurer. Dr B F Forbis Boone township and Philip E Loitch Harrison township run for Sheriff. Eli Miller Heth township also seeks Sheriff. James M Sherrill Washington township and Levi V Brown Harrison township aim for Representative. A J Lopp Heth township and Thomas Comaley Blue River township are candidates for Representative. C A Bline Harrison township seeks Clerk. John F Habermel Morgan township and PD J Bowling seek County Assessor. Ed B Love Heth township seeks County Commissioner District 3. Michael Gleitz Harrison township seeks Commissioner District 2. Amos W Yeager Heth township seeks Commissioner District 3. George H Mathes Harrison townmo? Harrison township candidate for Commissioner District 2. W S Nye Harrison township seeks Coroner. Daniel M Sharp Harrison township seeks County Surveyor. All subject to Democratic primaries.
Chris Meyer seeks the Franklin township trustee seat subject to the Democratic primary. Friends of Joseph Fink announce his candidacy for Taylor township trustee pending primary results. Thomas J. Wright aims for Franklin township trustee contingent on the Democratic primary. Joseph Uhlisa runs for Morgan township trustee pending Democratic primary decisions.
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