Organization drive to elect Democratic party and unite counties
The Corydon Democrat urges rapid party organization to restore the Union through Democratic victories. It attacks Radical corruption, calls for circulating Democratic papers, public meetings, and fundraising. It praises Hoo Wolfe for Supreme Judge and notes his expected Congress nomination, while criticizing a Republican editor and endorsing Bill Kintner for State Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Iarrison County
Radical Party
Harrison County
Harrigan County
Thorougly
Speculation on Grant Stanton Supreme Bench pick
The piece parodied the Grant Stanton Supreme Bench appointment and mocked the New York Independent for its stance, joking about Heavenly mandates and political action. It hints Tilton should push Congress to redefine the Almighty’s abode to a territorial condition.
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Grant
Stanton
Supreme Bench
New York Independent
Elwin M.stinton
Tilton
Government of bondholders and thieves delusion of change
A quoted statement about American government is rephrased to describe governance as controlled by bondholders and thieves. The alteration shifts the focus from white male supremacy to finance and crime, implying power rests with financial elites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen A Douglas
Six Reasons Against Sickles for Radical Senators
The passage argues against Dan Sickles as Minister to Spain, offering six alleged grounds Adultery Robbery Fraud Mutiny Theft and Murder as reasons. The tone pushes radicals to oppose Sickles in the Senate.
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Dan
Spain
Senate
Sickles
Peabody Accused of Disloyalty Over War Subscriptions
Republican papers accuse Peabody of disloyalty for not funding subscription drives benefiting Black recipients. The claim links his stance to wartime solicitors who sought support for beneficiaries deemed defeated.
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Peabody
Dartford Bridegroom Tries Escape After Bride’s Outburst
A Dartford groom, seeing his bride in a nightgown and night-cap, attempted to flee and took laudanum but was restrained by the bride who stomach-pumped him to time. She declared no man would back out on her in that.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartford
Drunk Hog Causes Scene In Town
A hog drank peach brandy after entering a collar and lay in a yard in hog alepsy for hours while friends kept distance. In a separate vignette a brakeman calls Hannah at a train stop in Indiana and a young woman rebukes him. A man exiting a riot in California is described as leaving the Pacific slope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Joan
Hannah
Indiana
Democratic State Convention Opens in Indianapolis With Nominations
The Democratic State Convention met January 8 at the Academy of Music in Indianapolis. Lafe Develin chaired the gathering with broad representation except Vermillion. Gen. Slack presided as president with a slate of officers for Permanent Organization. Nominations included Norman Eddy for Secretary of State and James B. Ryan for Treasurer, with other statewide posts named and the convention promising a strong ticket to defeat Radicalism. The event ended in high enthusiasm and declared unity among candidates. The last line notes a whooping cough outbreak in town.
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Indianapolis
Academy of Music
Inianapolis
Lafe Develin
Democratic State Central Committee
Vermillion
Develin
Indiana
Radical Party
Manson
Eccles G. van Riper
John S. Davis
Floyd County
Richard D. Slater, Jr
Jefferson County
Nathan H. Raymond
Wayne County
E. 8
Alvord
Marion County
William Mack
Vigo County
John §. Williams
Committee On Permanent Organization
James R. Slack
Dr. T. Barton
Levi Sparks
J. B. Fuley
Montgomery Marsh
Delana R. Eccles
G. Hoffman
L. B. Stockton
J. C. Cox
J. R. Bobo
Penth
Jno
D. Britton
A. Freeman
Richard J. Bright
Lucien G. Mathews
C. L. Dunham
B.C. Shaw
James Dunham
Slack
Dunham
Democratic Party
Norman Eddy
Laporte
John C. Shoemaker
Canverton
James B. Ryan
Milton Hopkins
Montgomery County
Bayless W. Hanna
Terre Haute
Supreme Court
James L. Worden
Ft. Wayne
A. C. Downey
Rising Sun
Samuel H. Buskirk
Bloomington
John Petitt
Lafayette
Jackson
Hog Cholera Remedy Endorsed by Hog Raisers
Several affidavits from Harrison County owners praise Runyon & Co.'s Hog Cholera Remedy. Testers report rapid improvement, no losses, and strong recommendations to other hog raisers. The medicine is sold at James M. Bean's store near Corydon's Public square.
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Hankerson County Inc
Runyon & Co
Tean
Abraham HisEy
Harrison County Inn
Spencer Lahue
Joan H. Anderson
Harrison County
Inp
William Snake
Harrison Co., Inc
James MM. Bean
Corydon
Urleys Ague Tonic Promoted As Sure Remedy
A May 26 1968 New Albany Indiana letter from Vincent Kirk praises Urleys Ague Tonic as the only reliable cure for chills and fever and recounts relief after starting treatment per directions. The testimonial endorses the product from Jas Ruddle Co.
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Urley
New Albany
Ind
Messrs
Jas. Ruddle & Co
Deak
Hurley
Vincent Kirk
Sarsaparilla with iodide of potash for rheumatic and lung relief
Jos. Clement testifies to Dr Horlex that a severe February inflammatory rheumatism and lung involvement improved after using Harley's Compound Extract of Sarsaparilla. He reports cough, fever, and chest symptoms diminished, with five bottles taken over two months and strong recommendation for others with similar afflictions.
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Jos. Clement
Popular Worm Remedy Endorsed by Louisville Reader
James Travis of Louisville praises Powttake Worn Danny a tasteless worm remedy from James Ruddle & Co Genta. He reports partial relief from other treatments and says children prefer it, calling it safe, pleasant, and highly effective for young ones.
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Messrs
James Ruddle & Co
Genta
James Travis
Louisvville
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Threy
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Court of Common Pleas
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Township Two
John R Stevens
Admr
Europe
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Jackson Township
County of
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Indian Creek
Franklin Carr
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N. B
Ben. Doll
Main Street
New Albany, Ind
GENTS
John WI. Davis
Jacob Deutsch
A. M. Jones
Corydon, Ind
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Marl Hf
Noetzek
Harriet Cline
John G. Cline
Christena Cline
George Cline
Eaid
Section
A. W. Brewster
W. C. Self
Notary Public
Reader's Drug Store
Corydon, MD
Litrleys Ague
Tnic
Harley
Danny
Dr. Seabrook
Usu
Seabrook’s
Leasant To.t
Taxx
James Ruddie & Co
Louisville
Sarah L Randolph
L. W. Hunt & Co
United States
T. A. Hurley
John W. Dixson
Levinvius, Ky
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Bullett Street
Tawisville, KY
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