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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1902
Page
4
The through-the-ages text riffs on postal deadlines and subscription terms in Corydon Indiana while veering into partisan rails. It rails against Democratic tariff policy and praises Republican lines and canal advocacy. The piece mentions President Jefferson, Morgan, and a World’s Fair tie to St Louis.
Fragmentary county remarks question attitudes toward silver and the prospect of free silver gains. The passage hints at skepticism toward standard money and mentions varied local opinions, with garbled phrases and possible references to political figures.
The piece argues that Andrew Carnegie’s philanthropy through libraries highlights favoritism by the Protective Tariff and questions whether Carnegie’s wealth should belong to workers and consumers rather than to the investor. It asks readers to consider distributing wealth more justly and urges reflection on labor and consumer rights.
The Abell figure travels to Virginia to read from the monument and reflect on Thomas Jefferson. The text notes Jefferson as author of the Declaration of Independence, the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, and founder of the University of Virginia. The Senate Commerce Committee shows support for the Vanna-Frye ship subsidy bill amid party division.
The county learns this week that Hon. Smith Askren is a candidate for State Senator. Known to nearly all, he is a respected farmer and stock raiser with legislative experience in the Lower House. If nominated, he plans a strong campaign aimed at victory.
A judge recalls considering consolidating grand jury terms to cut expenses after discussions with Crawford County official P N Smith. He states he decided to discard one term per year in both counties to ease taxpayer burden and improve law administration.
The ad compares fed horses to children, arguing feeding changes vitality. It claims Scott's Emulsion adds richness like grain, improves appetite and digestion, strengthens weak children, promotes growth, and red blood, presenting it as more than food.
C W Coox explains a reform allowing all crimes except murder and treason to be prosecuted by affidavit and information removing weather delays. Grand juries may be called for homicide if needed, but otherwise no delay occurs and savings are promised for taxpayers.
Frankie Rhodes and Albro Haun suffer lagrippe. Hattie Windell and Olive Windell on sick list. James Shaffer closes his school due to scarlet fever. Wm Haun recovering from pneumonia and erysipelas. Perry Shaffer wintering with Charley near New Middletown. John Cunningham's foot mashed by wagon. Sam Smoots’s coat and hat stolen. Mollie Cunningham had best guess in Haun’s baking powder contest.
Sunnyside reports Nell Barger has returned to New Albany. George Felter shows rapid improvement after illness. John McIntire and Lee Eckart continue contracting for oak timber falling. No. 5 school advances under Prof. Emery Brown. Rev. Davis of Mauckport holds protracted meeting at Laconia with several church accessions. REPORTER.
Ad for Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claiming a quick cure for colds. Money-back guarantee if not effective. Signature of F. W. Grove on each box. Price 25 cents. Advertisement text appears as a vintage drug promo.
Lanesville reports returning youths from Alexandria and ongoing community updates. Mrs Peter Roth near town in critical condition. John Pressler, a known tinner, recently traveled to Corydon for legal business. Lizzie Bachmann visiting relatives in New Albany Jeffersonville and Louisville. Mrs Mary Grantz of Louisville staying with her infirm grandmother Mrs Judith Deig. Rev Jeffery conducting a revival at the M E church with several converts noted. A M Eisert Sr and John A Ham listed sick. Mrs Dropsy and Mr Wright confined to their rooms. Agnes Schueler gone to Corydon to visit sister Mrs Joseph Rochner and to qualify as guardian of five children. A M Eisert Sr received news from New Orleans of the death of the eldest child of Mr and Mrs Henry Andressen. Mrs A born in Franklin township maiden name Mary Surkand.
In New Middletown The Democrat notes Lee McKinney smiling at the barber shop. Frank and Ida Kannapel moved into Mr. Ludlow's house. Grace Yeaver returned from a Louisville visit. Fred Rupp and John Seitz came back from Louisville where Mr. Seitz visited his daughter Mrs. J B Meyer. Tan Pour.
An old advertise claim promotes Grove's Taste Less Chill Tonic as the best prescription for malaria chills and fever. The tonic is described as a plain quinine flavored bottle with no cure promised and a pay on delivery style offer.
Miss Zetta Gehlbach returned to Corydon. A Bruch dance Saturday night drew a large audience. Sam Turley reports strong business as a local merchant. Clarence Tucker and wife visited Abe Turley’s family Sunday. Philip Kochert made a quick trip to New Albany and Louisville. Bert Shuck visited Gehlbach Saturday and Sunday. Minnie Deutsch May Lewis Katie Yochum Lula Bruch joined Maud Harbison Sunday afternoon.
Grandma Kimes is very low at paralysis. There is talk of a flour mill being erected at this place. Miss Annie Moser visited relatives in New Albany last weekend. John Rice of Duncan Ind spent time with David Howerton. Clinton Tyler of Milltown has purchased the Churchill farm and will move nearby. Discussions continue on the proposed pike from this place north through Blue River township.
A fragment notes a signature appearing on every box of Laxative Bromo Quinine tavids the remedy claimed to cure a cold. No clear person or event is identified, leaving the exact signer and origin unspecified.
A public health notice highlights kidney disease causing misery for both women and men with common symptoms and risks. It urges awareness and medical consultation to improve outcomes and reduce suffering across genders.
Fairview notes indicate many are sick with lagrippe and flu like ailments as the school term ends. May and Wayne Denho suffer a fever while Miss Dill Knapp returns from New Quite. Several residents including Philip Fulkerson and Hattie Windell endure illness. Ben Applegate plans Nebraska work while Thor Windell shifts to Illinois. John R. Binkley eyes Oklahoma after school closes. Lenox.
Wheat crops look poor and schools near term end. Mrs. Daniel Borden stays ill. Huh Dawson named as Recorder candidate by Lutheran League at Mt. Solomon. David Conrad and wife visited W. I. Mauck family. Judge C. W. Cook greeted Scott township Democrats last week. School under W. W. Windell at the Precinct. Samuel C. Mauck seeks Auditor. Sam described as a hustling Democrat. Miss Gertrude Neely and Wessie Sonner visited My and Mrs. Lee Hottell. Rev. Preshhind conducting meedies at Potato Run amid strong interest.
The band awarded S A McIntosh an additional share a tuba. Candidates are numerous and should produce an ideal ticket. C Byrn holds a scrap hoard cutting contract providing steady work. Nola Davidson and family from Sunshine near the railroad bridge work. S Davidson, formerly ill, has returned to Jeffersonville for Car Works employment.
Southern Railway announces timetable correction for Louisville to St Louis and through routes to Evansville Chattanooga and Birmingham. Solid day trains on Louisville St Louis lines include chair cars on Nos 9 and 10 and through sleeping car service to Southeast points. Night trains offer Pullman drawing room sleeping cars and buffet service with frequent connections through St Louis and Louisville.
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