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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1905
Page
2
Readers see a local rate card with subscription prices and advertising rates. The column also recalls remarks on sunspots, a senator's letter, Archie Roosevelt, and economic deficits, with editorial snippets about Coxey protests and a cigarette bill in Indiana. The items reflect era concerns and local press commentary.
The Supreme Court fully sustains the circuit court ruling and makes the injunction against the beef packers permanent under the Sherman Antitrust Act. The decision holds interstate livestock traffic as commerce and that price-fixing among dealers to suppress competition is an unlawful restraint of trade.
Port land Oregon February 13 United States grand jury indicts United States Senator Mitchell Congressman John N Williamson and Binger Herman with conspiring to create the Blue Mountain forest reserve to defraud the government of public lands and to obtain over 200000 acres valued at more than 3 million dollars.
The article notes Newfoundlanders’ confidence that the U S Senate will ratify the Hay Bond treaty in the current Congress session. It warns that deeper knowledge of the Senate may reveal this confidence was misplaced.
The Bluffton Banner notes growing local interest as Standard cuts oil prices, with residents increasingly impressed by Mr Lawson's writings and their influence on public opinion.
Greatly reduced one way colonist rates on Feb 21 and March 21 1905 to Arkansas Texas Indian and Oklahoma Territories and other Western states. Home seeker round trip tickets sold first and third Tuesdays each month limit 21 days. Lands cheap low rates, stopovers generous. Through Pullman sleepers from St Louis via Missouri Pacific or Iron Mountain Routes. Descriptive material free from R T Matthews T P A Louisville Kentucky.
The text notes no specific cure for consumption and suggests fresh air exercise and Scotts Emulsion as near cures. It claims millions live healthily on one lung and recalls cod liver oil as a traditional prescription that was less effective in its old form.
An old time advertisement says kidney trouble afflicts both women and men and adds that SwampRoot by Kilmer & Co. cures, offering a free sample and a pamphlet. It directs readers to write to Binghamton New York for the product and information.
The Democrat lists subscribers and contributors including Chas Walter Corydon Jacob Keller from New Middletown Wm Roudenbush Jasper Ind Chas Fr Fhoried Depaiow Sam Snyder Corydon and many others across Corydon Indianapolis Louisville New Albany Hill Grove Corydon Cedar Wood Javan Entires show broad participation from multiple towns and states with numerous names.
Jacob Fessel bought a Hunter wagon. Andrew Baker to return from Northern Indiana. F C Baker of Valley City on furlough. Mr Fouts visited friends before returning home via Town. Ex-Sargent Frank Stemm and Wm Stemm recovering from illness. Public schools in this township shortened by one month. Mrs Josh Dodge dies at daughter Emma Ferbers home. Burial at Greenville cemetery. Peter Stemm and Harry Sappenfield tossed from sleigh near Burnville with Sappenfield sustaining cuts.
An advertisement offers a $100 reward for an uncured catarrh case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a internally acting remedy. It includes endorsements from Kinran & Marrix, wholesale druggists, Toledo, and notes the product price 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available.
About 100 cord of good dry wood for sale. Orders taken by telephone. Hickman and Hickman carry a full line of feed hay oats corn meal flour and mill feed. Corydon Indiana prompt delivery available.
Manufacturing company seeks capable man to manage a new Harrison County branch. Duties include grocery calls, collections, and appointing salesmen. Salary $1200 to $1800 yearly, permanent position. Bond required with strong bank references. Apply only with full particulars to Lindon Co., Benton Harbor, Mich. Feb 15 2w.
The article promotes Texas fruit country around Elberta peaches and berries with opportunities for homeseekers. Round trip tickets from St. Louis to Texas points on specified dates cost 75 percent of one way fare up to $15, while colonist tickets are half price plus $2 on two February and March dates. A booklet with map and timetable is available.
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