Rate Card and City Notes From Corydon Democrat
The Corydon Democrat notes subscription rates and advertising terms, then aggregates early 1900s items: banking act impact on Indiana banks, rural route carrier eligibility, tariff reform debate, public post office stats, alimony bankruptcy, Utah congressman Smoot case, and Jeffersonville government-building prospects with a $75,000 appropriation request.
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Jeffersonville
Willien T.zeuer
Congress
Political life defined David Bennett Hill in death
The New York World recalls Hill as a man whose life centered on politics with no family or leisure, a solitary existence that punished him. He never blamed others for his errors, worshiped party, and died devoted to the political shrine.
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New York World
David Bennett Hill
Mr. Hill
Peade
Democratic Opportunity and Bryan’s Commoner Reform Plan
The Commoner will lead a national education and organization campaign for tariff reform, abolition of private monopolies, labor laws, municipal and public ownership, and direct democracy measures. Bryan urges reformers to unite to regain party control and promote popular election of judges and senators. A one year offer invites readers to join and spread democratic literature ahead of 1908 elections.
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Bryan
The
Commoner
St. Louis
United States
Friends of the Reform
Senator Smith Askren Pushes April Election for Township Officers
State Senator Smith Askren favors a bill to shift the township officers election from November general elections to April. The proposal aims to consolidate local races with spring voting and could affect voter turnout and campaign timing.
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Smith Askren
Emulsion promises heart health claim in old ad
An old advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a health aid claiming the body’s blood circulates through the heart every two minutes, suggesting renewed vigor for poor health. It presents a general wellness message without scientific detail.
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Scott
Evansville Board Appointment Sparks Local Outcry
The governor’s late appointment to the Southern Indiana Hospital for the Insane board excludes Evansville and the first district, sparking criticism from local Republicans who cite the Hemneway nomination and longstanding district representation. Samuel Waltmann, John T. Stout, John T. Bays and others replace prior members with terms ending in 1905 1907.
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Evansville
First District
Durbin
Southern Indiana Hospital For the
Woodmere
Joseph M. Hudspeth
Booneville
Hudspeth
Samuel Waltmann
Huntineburg
Newton Kelsey
John T. Stout
Paoli
Lee Rosenbaum
Mount Vernon
John T. Bays
Sullivan
United States Senate
Hemneway
Loansville
Democratic legislators dine with Hanlon in Indianapolis visit
Senators John Benz from Crawford, Perry and Spencer counties along with Representatives John Sweeney of Perry and Crawford and Thomas Conlee of Harrison counties traveled to Indianapolis. They were hosted by Hon. Thomas Hanlon at the St Charles Hotel and praised as capable Democrats ready to influence the forthcoming legislative session.
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Uon
John Benz
Crawford
Perry
Spencer
John Sweeney
Thomas Conlee
Harrison County
Indianapolis
Thomas Hanlon
Third District
St. Charles
N. A
Crewe Lodge Odd Fellows Install Officers and Dine
Crewe Lodge No. 24 Odd Fellows holds installation of Fred Ball Oscar Shuck W G Breeden and others. Afterward members dine at George H. Feller’s restaurant with oysters and celery. Lodge finances are strong despite relief expenditures and dues arrears. A. L. Reynolds is elected Financial Secretary for a 20th year. a Bible gift honors the Chaplains’ stand.
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Crewe Lodge
Fred Ball
Oscar Shuck
W. G. E. WH. Breeden
Sec
A. L. Reynolds
J. K. Morris
Treas
Geo. H. Feller
Gregg Lodge
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellow
Order
Y. Elect
Reynolds
Pre supper at Heth's school Friday night
Clara Hauswald, teacher, announces a pre supper at No 8 school in Harrison Township on Friday night January 13.
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Heth
Harrison
Clara Hauswald
Chautauqua Assembly 1905 Program Adopted
Jeffersonville and New Albany Chautauqua Association set the 1905 assembly for August 4 to 13 with season tickets at 2 dollars until July 20 and 2.50 thereafter. Entainers include W J Bryan Sam P Jones and Montaville Flowers.
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Jeffersonville
New Albany
Narrow Escape From Chloroform Attack
Mrs Daisy Bunch of Fredericksburg nearly died after placing a chloroform soaked cloth over her face to ease a toothache. She lost consciousness. her husband Joseph Bunch found her and a physician revived her after urgent treatment.
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Daisy Bunch
Joseph Bunch
Fredericksburg
Davis Case Reversed in Railway Negligence Suit
The state appellate court reversed Crawford County and sided with Jacob W. Davis administrator of Mary E. Davis in the Southern Railway Company suit for damages. Mrs. Davis, 05 years old, was killed crossing the track near Ramsey. the trial had found her contributory negligence. Davis sought $10,000. the Crawford jury awarded $250.
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Crawford
Southern Railway Company
Jacob W. Davis
Mary E. Davis
Davis
Ramsey
Southern
Crawford County
Plantiff
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief
Harriet Howard of 209 West 34th Street New York recalls years of salt rheum and eczema before using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The product is advertised as a quick healer for cuts burns and sores priced at 25 cents at L A Riley and Son drug store.
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Harriet Howard
W. 34Th St
New York
L. A. Riely & Son
Bradford Notes and Local Travels in Brief
George Stemm is slowly recovering. Miss Rovie Thompson of Louis ville visits her uncle Steve Harper. Mrs. Elizabeth Parker visits daughter in Louisville. W O Sappenfield wife and Miss Ola Blatter took a trip to Falls City last week. Mrs. Ella Mosier and son Edward confined to their room with the grip. Philip Kahl of New Albany visited ex Trustee A J Sappenfield last week. Mr. Lewis Baker took charge of the trustee's office Jan 2. The Democrat is a welcome visitor among uts Democrats. Chas Eliot will move into John Gettlefinger’s property on the Paoli pike. All Bradford boys have the Byrneville fever.
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George Stemm
Rovie Thompson
Louisville
Steve Harper
Elizabeth Parker
W.O. Sappenfield
Ola Blatter
Falls City
Ella Mosier
Edward
Chas, Eliot
John Gettlefinger
Paoli Pike
Moberly Notes On Roads School and Community
The item reports poor road conditions in Moberly and notes ongoing church and missionary activities. It mentions Miss Dora Louden teaching at the local school and updates on Mrs. Emily White’s visit, Mrs. Willard Rosenbarger’s health, and visits by J. W. G. Louden with trustees and Cincinnati guests Branley and Martin. The Fountain U B church meeting and protracted gathering are also referenced.
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Willard Rosenbarger
J. W. G. Louden
Messrs. Branley and Martin
Cincinnati
J. M. White
Fountain U. B
Heimberger Term Expires on Eastern Hospital Board
Adams Heimberger of New Albany leaves the boards four year service at the Eastern Hospital for the Insane in Richmond. Governor Durbin names Carroll K. McCullough of Anderson to succeed him, McCullough a Durbin brother in law and prominent Anderson banker. The remaining two trustees are Republicans.
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Adam Heimberger
New Albany
Eastern Hospital For the Insane
Richmond
For Sale Four Hundred Bushels of Corn and Livestock
For sale boasts four hundred bushels of corn at fifty cents per bushel and also offers cattle and hogs at a bargain. Wo Bennet of White Cloud advertises the animals and grain.
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Wo. Bennett
White Cloud
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