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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1906
Page
2
Publication notice from Corydon Indiana editors Thomas and Ellis announces post office entries and advertising rates. It lists display ad pricing ten cents per inch per insertion and reader rates, with a special four line rate and advance payment terms.
The piece alleges a contagion of misdeeds in Indianapolis Republicans with Sherrick and Storms accused of large shortfalls. It questions if Wil Storms or Miss Rhoads will be removed and suggests broader corruption in state funds and leadership. Dan Stam as secretary of state is praised for housekeeping.
The excerpt details a proposed Indiana law to cap passenger rail fares at two cents within the state. It describes issuing a ten dollar ticket valid for five hundred miles across rail lines, usable non consecutively for six months, with fare fractions rounded up.
A fragment urges keeping only true blues on guard as Democrats organize for the political battle this fall including committee naming delegation appointments and ticket nominations.
The text calls for Democrats to be true and steadfast, praising loyal members who support the party in defeat and continue to fight for its success. It rejects cowards and traitors and urges only the "true blues" to be placed on guard.
The note accuses the Republican Party of extensive corruption and use of trust funds from life insurance and corporate groups to influence elections. It urges Democratic voters to heed Judge Parker’s pre election questions about trusts and corporate donations and cites a post office deficiency of 14.5 million dollars.
A chemist analyzes soil to match fertilizers to products and a doctor prescribes treatment for impoverished blood. The remedy may be a tonic but more often a concentrated fat food is needed, as fat is the lacking element in the system.
Scott's Emulsion promises nourishment and strength when milk and cream fail to help. It claims to be palatable and beneficial for body wasting in children and adults and offers free samples.
Sherrick the Republican Auditor of State and Ward the head of the State Militia resign after graft accusations. Storms the Republican Secretary of State has been asked to step down amid the turmoil and scrutiny, with the exact amounts cited as totaling many thousands.
A compendium of transfers lists Elizabeth Montgomery selling to James Keller one acre for 5 dollars, and Lizzie Rhoades selling 18 acres for 1,000 to Benjamin Kirk. Other trades include 20 acre parcels to Harvey Pad docks and 88 to Belle Noe, with various sums. numerous 20 and 55 acre deeds, and several buyers and sellers named with amounts ranging from 25 to 3,400 dollars.
A warning against catarrh remedies containing mercury outlines dangers to smell and the entire system. It criticizes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo for mercury content and stresses purchasing genuine preparations and using physician guidance.
The Democrat lists subscribers and donors including James D. Davis and W. J. Lotieh of Corydon, J. Reed of Depauw, Oscar Crecelius of Worth, John H. Lohmeyer of Central, Joseph Tai a Valatka Phi. Wao Gleitz Corydon, and many others across Corydon, Louisville, Rock Haven, Mauckport, and surrounding towns.
A remedy for bilious attacks notes that preattack symptoms include lack of hunger and dullness after meals. Taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets at first signs can ward off the attack. Sold by C. R. Watson successor to E. B. Crosier & Co.
Southern Railway promotes rail connections from Louisville to Jacksonville and St Augustine with solid through sleepers and dining cars. Various routes include via Danville Chattanooga Atlanta and through Knoxville with through sleepers to Jacksonville, advising connections and through services. Information directs readers to contact the agent for winter rates and schedules.
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