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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
7
A historical survey notes 1907 as a major panic year. It details stock-market declines, trust company failures, bank suspensions, and a government cash infusion that steadied the system by year’s end. Stronger conditions later in the year contrasted with earlier stress.
Muncie officials welcome state troops under a governor declared martial law. Civil and military authorities run city affairs jointly yet with civilians and merchants cautious as patrols deter loiterers and enforce liquor-sale closures.
Chicago reports lynchings fell to sixty three in 1807, the lowest in twenty years, while deaths by own action rose. The public records note personal crisis reports at 10,782 for 1907, up from 10,125 in 1906, outlining trends in American social violence and self harm.
Mrs. F. H. McElwee of Boistown New Brunswick reports relief after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm for a lingering left shoulder pain. The remedy is sold by L. A. Riely and Son.
C Thompson of 1071E Main St Van Albany Indiana offers one of the best telefonic permeation boxes for installing a telephone line asks readers to contact Thompson to acquire their box.
President Roosevelt condemns Admiral Brownson's resignation and personal pique, urging loyalty to the Navy. He calls for factual, temperate discussion of ship construction and fleet training, rebuking sensationalism and factionalism while seeking Secretary Metcalf’s briefing and Admiral Converse’s expert judgment.
Dr. J N Hurty reports 1907 saw 4 297 tuberculosis deaths in Indiana down from 4 456 in 1906. Males 1 675 females 2 771 orphans 2 353 homes invaded 3 283. Overall state sickness declined. 1907 pneumonia deaths 3 488. typhoid 858. smallpox nine deaths. diphtheria 25?2?. curlety fever 97. Five vaccines mention.
Corydon Indiana attorney Lew M. O Bannon, with ten years in pension claims, is admitted to practice before the Pension Bureau and Interior Department at Washington. He promises to secure pensions for those entitled under the law and asks writers to include postage for a reply.
Persons with idle money seeking a safe investment with a good rate of interest paid semiannually are advised to call at this office for details.
Advertises new and second hand engines 10 to 40 HP priced from 15000 and up with special prices on new machinery. Also offers second hand corn shredders clover hullers separators and saw mills at low prices. Refund of railroad fare to purchasers who bring this ad. Mention of Tripp Bros Fertilizers and rebuilt separators. North Vernon Indiana.
Washington January 3 Captain Pillsbury named to assume command after a conference following President Roosevelt and Secretary of the Navy, with transition plans outlined for the admiralty.
The Indiana Grain Dealers association meets January 8 and 9 in the new Board of Trade building Indianapolis. Officers are elected and a corn show awards five prizes for the top five ears of yellow and white corn. Judges come from the Corn Growers association and must hold Purdue University certificates.
Do not let a bad cough or cold become chronic bronchitis or pneumonia. Take Chamberlains Cough Remedy for prompt relief. Its widespread use and many cures are noted as evidence of effectiveness. Sold by L. A Riley & Son.
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