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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1909
Page
4
The Gorgian Democrat established 1856 lists subscription prices: one year 81.00, six months 50, three months 185. Advertising rates show 10 cents per inch for display ads and 5 cents per line for readers, with special standing ad rates available on request. The paper is edited by Lew M. O’Bannon and entered at Corydon Indiana as second class matter.
The notice outlines the paper pricing for church notices and entertainments with admission charges and profit listings. It states 2 cents per line for general notices and 5 cents per line for obituaries over twenty lines, plus a request to count six words and send payment in money or stamps.
The Indiana legislature debates county and township local option laws amid Republican efforts to repeal while Democrats back the policy. The piece questions party consistency on temperance and argues for a vote by the people to resolve liquor policy.
A local editorial decries vast wealth inequality and the suffering of working people. It likens high finance to exploitation and calls for more public voice against a system that enriches a few while the many struggle for basics. It cites Lincoln and Taft era contrasts and urges civic courage.
A York Nebraska message discusses Taft dinners costing 25 cents per plate and contrasts it with a dollar dinner for Bryan. It notes generous giving after bills, questions who could afford the York event, and contrasts democracy with aristocracy. The piece defends the Indianapolis News as an independent paper.
The piece argues that Democratic contests were dismissed to favor Republicans, citing election fraud by foreign Steel Trust workers in Lake and Laporte counties. It notes opposition from the Indianapolis News to such fraud and praises Indiana’s election law while urging reforms. It questions Night Riders in Southern Indiana and comments on labor prospects.
A sequence of property transfers records multiple buyers and amounts in Corydon and surrounding areas. Notable entries include J Q Smith to Searcy and C W Thomas for 120 acres at 6000 dollars and Lucinda Struble to William F Struble for 74 acres at 60 dollars, with many others detailing acres, prices, and beneficiaries.
Hi. B. Kepley former editor of the Pike county Republican caused a scene at a Linton moving picture show. He cheered as marines saluted on a Maine voyage film while two young apprentices saluted officers. He claimed one apprentice was his son and the other Blythe Alexander, Mort Alexander’s son from Petersburg.
Advertises Chamberlain's Salve as instant relief for severe itching caused by rheum and other afflictions. Claims many cases cured with its use and notes sale by Louis 5. Riley. February advert.
William A. Bean of Corydon Indiana recommends Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. He says the remedy provided perfect satisfaction after other treatments failed and urges others to use it. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is the U.S. agent. Remember the name Dean's. feb3&17
Resolutions issued by the S School committee honor Bro Amos Best a devoted worker who died February 8 1909 They note the loss to the S School and extend sympathy to his companion A copy of the resolutions is to be given to the bereaved, entered in the S School minutes and sent to county papers for publication
An advertisement from Allens Olmsted in LeRoy New York promotes Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children claimed to break up colds in 24 hours cure feverishness headache stomach troubles teething disorders and destroy worms. Priced 25 cents with free samples mailed from Olmsted Le Roy NY.
Notice that the annual meeting of the stockholders for Harrison County Telephone Co. will be held in Lanesville on March 6, 1909 to elect officers and transact all legally brought business. Secretary I. L. Smirth signs.
Bien I. Smith trustee states he will be at his Dogwood office every Tuesday to conduct official business, notifying the public of regular access.
Breeds offered include Rhode Island Reds at 2 dollars per 15, Columbian Wyandotte at 2 dollars per 15, and German Lakenvelders at 4 dollars per 15. Contact A J Kannapel in New Middletown. 27-8.
Andrew Stiersthdter, Trustee of Spencer Township, fixes Wednesday as his office day for business with him and asks interested parties to call on that day.
Local advertises baled straw for sale at 25 cents per bale with discounts for larger quantities. Contact John E. Mingleman? Market Street Corydon Eureka phone 10-3.
Garden seed stock has arrived and all seed is tested for germination. Call 173 Wiseman & Bulleit for details.
Local ad advertises Northern Mixed and White Seed oats with prices at 60 and 62 cents per unit. Customers are invited to view at 1173 Wiseman and Bulleit.
Nine room house and good stable with garden offered for sale in Corydon. Described as one of the town’s best pieces of property. Inquire at this office.
The family extends sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for help and kindness during the sickness and death of wife and mother Gro. M. Mituer and FAMILY.
The New York World Thrice-a-Week edition claims truthful reporting and impartial coverage, offering subscriptions at $1.00 per year. A joint sale with The Corydon Democrat provides a combined one year package for $1.65, compared with the two papers’ usual $2.00 total.
A male resident of New Amsterdam Washington township Harrison county Indiana declares his intention to apply to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners at the March 1909 session for license to retail intoxicating liquors in a front room of a one story frame building on Greene street. The notice details the premises layout and asserts the applicant’s ownership residence and good character. HALLECK MATHEWS.
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