This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1903
Page
8
A reflective poem from Denver News urges self discipline and moral courage. It contrasts earthly weakness with inner light, portraying death as a portal to an eternal goal. It speaks of hope, love, and the enduring impact of today’s choices.
Joe Stewart wins Margy after years ofwaiting while her father Mr Boyne hounds them with threats to foreclose on a cottage bought on time. Joe sacrifices, economizes, and finally pays the last note then greets Margy and child with roses as Boyne’s coercive grip ends.
A train conversation recounts a barnyard parable about a proud Langshan rooster. After losing an eye and prestige, the bird becomes an outcast until his head is finally severed for dinner, illustrating the costly folly of pride.
In a Chicago Record-Herald excerpt, Joe Stewart and his wife confront a phony lender as the old drayman reminds them that money saved is money earned. The scene features a tense exchange over bank notes and a lesson on thrift.
During the Civil War the peace loving Friends sought exemption from the draft. Isaac Newton a Friend and commissioner of the Department of Agriculture recounts how he deterred a wagon driver by gently asserting power without striking. The driver reluctantly yielded and turned his horse. Newton stressed nonresistance and restraint.
President Roosevelt refuses a private interview with a politician who constantly offers advice on legislation. He reportedly quips that it is distressing to talk to the man and jokes he may revert to arboreal ancestors and swing from a chandelier without interrupting the talk.
Dialogue-heavy note recounts a suitor’s dilemma after paternal refusal and a plan to ask the girl. It closes with a witty line on women’s political roles and a nod to chaperone norms.
The preacher urges returning to Christ as the core of Christianity and denounces politics and polemics in pulpits. He highlights Jesus as the humble, universal friend of workers, notes Jesus genealogy including four women, and cites Bethlehem poverty as part of Christ’s formation.
A preacher contrasts Jesus with worldly power, portraying Him as champion of the poor. He notes Jesus chose laborers in His cabinet and embraced poverty, urging readers to welcome Christ’s spirit into their hearts and live as Christians through compassion.
A collection of brief religious quotes from Rev. H. W. Gilchrist Rev. Dr. Swift and Rev. L. R. Dyott. The sayings emphasize a loving heart over logic, Christian living anywhere duty calls, and labor as essential to society. The attributions place speakers in San Francisco Chicago and Brooklyn.
The piece lists occupations of Indiana lawmakers with a breakdown in the House and Senate. Evansville judges Louis Rasch and Edward Rasch collapsed at home after charges they took money from appointees. Edward resigned as County Recorder after eight years. Gov Durbin reportedly handling the Rasch matter.
In Muncie a gathering of gas belt workers pledged several thousand dollars for a fund to erect a large glass plant to challenge the window glass combine. Local capitalists will supply the rest, with workers to build and run the plant. Construction to begin in spring.
George Fisher and his 15 year old daughter May of Decatur were blinded after sleeping near a gas flame that stayed burning through the night. Doctors are puzzled by the sudden loss of sight and cannot yet determine if it is permanent.
The American Tin Can Company has purchased the Indianapolis Tin Can Company's large plant and may close it. The tin can trust now controls all but three tin can firms in the country, under Daniel G. Reid of Rhode Island and the Leeds Moore financiers.
William Montor, a wealthy farmer nine miles north of Elwood, was struck by a car on the Union Traction line at Linwood. He is so badly injured doctors fear he cannot recover. He had gone to Anderson to get money for marriage expenses and bride to be was to be wed the same evening.
Workers in Indianapolis strike for pay raise from 32 14 to 40 cents per hour. A slate roof collapse at Seller-McClelland mine in Brazil fatally crushed Charles Everett. William McAlpin, 34, died after a fall at Hebron depot and a Panhandle train passed over him. County Treasurer George A. Charles notes SILOO tax rate at 88.00, highest in Orange County. George Mayer of Mecca commits suicide. his mother dies of heart failure after shock. D. D. Price of Who Komo becomes American Express agent at Grand Rapids. Iserlin Brothers gas pumping station burns at Hartford City. loss $25,000. Carrie Wachsmuth of Evansville, 27, dies by ingestion of rough on ents after parental objection to suitor. Cidlden Hadley crushed in Collins coal mine, dies after rescue. Hampton West, 65, arrested for stealing bodies from Beaver cemetery. Indiana miners return to work as car supply improves. South Bend Y M A accepts Studebaker gift and plans a $200,000 new building worth $60,000 site. donor total exceeds a quarter million. Judge Neal of Noblesville grants injunction against Indianapolis Gas Co. Jacob Pike of Chicago sues Henry Hinckle of Amboy for $40,000 over alleged alienation of wife. Mayor Knotts of Hammond aims to legislate merger of Hammond, East Chicago, Whiting and Indiana Harbor into a 30,000 population city.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.