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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1903
Page
4
The piece critiques Sugar Trust policy and legislative actions in Indiana. It notes proposals favoring sugar interests, opposition to administration aims, and a forecast of wasteful state spending. The report mentions Rear Admiral Taylor funding and labels the legislature a notorious jobbing machine.
Ahe survey corps of the New Albany Paoli and French Lick Valley Rapid Transit road finishes its first line survey. A second line has partial surveying begun and the permanent route location will follow. Senator Smith Asareu of Floyd and Warrison counties holds seats on Benevolent Institutions Prisons Swamp Lands and Drains Federal Relations Labor and State Librates.
A frightened incident in Statuary Hall near midnight on New Year’s Eve involved a cat wearing walnut shell shoes. Guards contained the scene as a noise prompted an alarm and a quick response, with officials later confirming no serious threat.
The document states the State of Louisiana Auditor notice of a sale by the auditor for a year and prior years. It indicates the sale occurs on a Monday in February 1903 and mentions readiness or due funds from the vendees.
A public notice argues Geovener Durbie should revoke Sheriff Dalle of Sullvan County for failing to prevent a lynching and suggests the only way to save the prisoner was by killing attackers. The piece then discusses school reform proposals and calls for abolishing the Truant Officer role with duties shifted to Township Trustees and broader parental discretion.
An old time dairy proverb about butter is paired with an advertisement for Scott's Emulsion a cod liver oil based remedy for weak children. The piece notes the product is well suited to delicate stomachs and invites readers to request a free penny sample with a label on each bottle.
For the foregoing to be a correct list of lands and lots returned and remaining delinquent for nonpayment of taxes they were charged with. On January 13 1903 the treasurer will auction so much of each tract as necessary to discharge the taxes at the courthouse door in Corydon until all lands and lots are offered for sale.
The Vanderburg county Republican circuit judge admits attempting to pressure probate and bailiff officials for campaign contributions totaling 1 000 as expenses. He says he paid 2 100 to win election and disputes any impropriety, stating the tactic would force others to contribute and fuel patriotism before election day.
The Indiana Senate, with a large Republican majority, begins its session in extravagance as sixty two members are already provided for and elected or appointed. The body, though city composed, shows a substantial number of appointed or chosen senators early in the term.
The text notes that salaries fund most tasks and that there are twelve more employees than Senators, with more hires expected. The statement reflects growing government staffing and the workload delegated to elected representatives.
J H Weber of Cascade Ia endorses Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets claiming repeat use proves its merit. The ad urges readers to try the remedy for dullness after meals bad taste biliousness loss of appetite and constipation with Crosier s Corner Drug Store listed as the seller.
A church meeting proceeds at the M. E. Church. George G. Schafer receives a pension of 36 monthly. Birthday observances for H Bachmann 71, A M Bisert Sr 66, and Geo G Schafer 61 noted. Floyd county residents LaPlant guests of Eisert in George Town. Unclear croup incident and a testimonial for One Minute Cough Cure by L A Rusur & Son.
John Bennett states the business will keep selling at the same low prices while planning stock reduction regardless of cost. The notice emphasizes ongoing price stability alongside inventory cutbacks.
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