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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1903
Page
4
Entry shows Corydon Indiana post office second class matter. Notes mention year in advance payment and rates of 1.00 1.25 1.15 dollars for advance or non advance terms.
A苦 vanguarded text attacking the current Republican legislature notes plans for rising salaries and higher costs, accuses Republicans of lavish spending, and claims lawmakers push laws favoring party gains. It condemns voting machines, rail fare limits, and political interference with state institutions.
The legislature debates a bill forcing railroads and other corporations to pay road tax directly to county treasurers, arguing the current system diverts funds to grafters and weakens roads. Another apportionment bill is criticized as a Republican gerrymander to boost party power. Gov Durbin faces criticism over replacing the Indiana Reform School superintendent. The Senate is accused of timidity and partisanship in advancing the measure.
In Tipton Times endorsement, a bill to require town ship trustees and other officials to publish itemized public expense statements. It argues annual reports must show the party, amount, and purpose, with five cents per item for the printer. It cites past Harrison county cases and urges passage.
A vintage health ad explains how overwork harms kidneys and blood purity. It warns that most illnesses start with kidney trouble and promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a remedy with a free sample offer by mail.
A measure amending Section 13 of the 1852 act on incorporation requires manufacturing and mining firms to annually publish a state auditor report detailing stock, stockholders, debts, and payments. It prohibits price fixing and restrictive trade practices, prescribes penalties for noncompliance, and sets procedures for enforcement, including court action to forfeit franchises and appoint receivers.
The Indiana Legislature pits Republicans against placing a U S Senator Trendricks statue in National Statuary Hall while supporting a $5,000 Rogers Clark statue, accusing party malice and questioning Clark’s Indiana ties and Hendricks history.
A Chester Michigan postmaster says his child became unconscious during a severe croup attack. After a dose of One Minute Court Cure was given repeatedly the swelling eased, mucus cleared, and the child rested easily and recovered quickly. The ad claims cures for coughs colds la grippe and throat and lung troubles. It also asserts the cure lingers in the throat and chest and aids oxygen delivery to the blood.
J. H. Weber of Cascade Indiana urges use of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for dullness after meals bad taste biliousness loss of appetite and constipation. He cites repeat customers as proof of effectiveness and directs purchases at Crosier's Corner Drug Store.
C. Wa Bowling has opened a plumbing shop one door east of the Red Letter hotel. He will answer all calls and guarantees his work.
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