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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1899
Page
4
Public notice from Corydon Indiana listing terms and office location in the Democrat building. It mentions post office filing, second class matter status, and annual rates for within and outside county. The legibility is limited and the text is terse and fragmented.
A long column mix of political opinion and local notices discusses the Indiana Legislature, trusts and reform bills, and public sentiment. It notes funds raised for the Indianapolis Soldiers' Monument, questions governing officials, and critiques of tax and trust influence, plus updates on Auditor Watson’s assessments.
A brief item describes Grannie troubled by aging and failing sight as she misreads neighbors and cannot echo as before. It notes political claims about Gen. Harrison and McKinley expansion, citing Indianapolis commentary and the stance of Harrison's close associates, ending with a warning from the county council.
The Corydon Normal School announces its Spring and Summer terms will be among the greatest in the institution's history. Prof Hallett has secured top instructors and aims to fully meet local demand. Local youths urged to attend without leaving the county.
The Lafayette Journal criticizes New Jersey incorporated trusts noting their large aggregate capitalization by 1803 and arguing their influence harms the nation beyond shareholders. It compares them unfavorably to the Louisiana lottery, calling New Jersey’s system a broader public menace.
The House approved a bill imposing ten years of disfranchisement for anyone who sells a vote while the buyer goes free. The seller must vote as dictated for a decade or lose the vote entirely.
The proposal to set a two cent a mile railroad rate for Indiana was defeated by the Republican legislature. The railroads warned that if passed, there would be no more free excursions from Indiana to Canton in the next campaign.
The writer condemns a Republican plan to disenfranchise a seller after a vote is bought, arguing buyers would wield ongoing control. The Township Reform bill passed the House last Monday to a third reading by 51 to 44.
The report lists weather extremes and their effects, local visits, mail contract news, religious meetings, and social happenings. It notes protracted meetings, school status, illness cases, family visits, and minor incidents around Evansville and nearby towns with named individuals and entities.
Ad touts Grover's Tasteress Curr Tonto as the ultimate remedy for chills and fever. Claims it never fails and urges avoiding imitations with a 50 cent price tag from L A Briguy & Son.
The Indiana State Board of Health urges vaccination and revaccination as smallpox spreads worldwide. It warns that counties will be affected and advises aseptic use of glycerinated lymph, isolation and quarantine if cases appear, and vaccination of the exposed. Harrison County asks residents to vaccinate unvaccinated children promptly.
A compact saying links advertising to recognition and trust in trade. The ad mindset implies a store’s reputation grows with visible promotion and ongoing commerce.
Describes signs of kidney trouble such as hollow cheeks sunken eyes and dark complexion. Lists symptoms including back pain frequent urge to urinate and urine issues. Promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy with free sample offer via The Corydon Democrat and Dr Kilmer Co.
In October 1896 an editor suffered a bad lung cold overrunning into fear of consumption. After using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, three bottles restored lungs. advertised by E S Crosier and Littell Grable. Corydon Indiana.
Dr Hays is improving Mrs Win Windell remains seriously ill Joe Ripperdan leaves for Arkansas James Shearn and wife returned from New Albany Lee Kintner and Hal Faith moved to town Modern Woodmen purchased the McMonigle property Ed Cunningham to locate in Corydon Mrs John Arnold to move to Washington City in March Thomas Wright reports about 15 dollars in furs stolen Jane Rickard T Windell Cal Parkhis er J C Lopp and Frank Kotter on the sick list Rumor says a gentleman plans marriage in March A J McMonigle to locate in Kentucky Doxcier Know
Fifty seven acre farm near Bradford with house barn timber and cultivation land for sale. Sixty acres in Washington township with new house and barn two thousand fruit trees and timber. Two hundred acres near Bradford with timber water house and barn. Three hundred apples trees three years old. New two story Mill street house eight rooms with outbuildings. South Corydon cottage eight rooms with outbuildings.
The sale includes household and kitchen furniture and a horse and buggy. Cash under $3, nine months credit with note and approved security. Waives valuation laws. Conducted by Valentine Kiesler as administrator and John Wolfe as auctioneer. February 27.
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