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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1900
Page
4
A Crawford County Democrat notice discusses county commissioner candidates and party plans. Mentions the national Prohibition convention in Chicago, Harrison County politics, and a Republican Central Committee meeting in Indianapolis. Proclaims voter guidance and political alliances ahead of state convention.
A historical note contrasts Boers and Filipinos fighting for liberty against foreign invaders. It mentions few Americans sympathize with Boers, yet when a McKinlevite is asked to extend sympathy to the Filipino he often replies with reluctance and a side remark.
Under county Democratic primary rules any legal voter who believes in the Chicago platform may vote at the convention. Republicans in old Harrison express dissatisfaction with gold standard and McKinley prosperity arguing prices are high. They plan to vote for "Betsy and the baby" this fall, urging others with eyes open to participate and shape the ticket.
Amos W. Yeager of Heth township announces his candidacy for Commissioner of the third district. He was appointed to fill a vacancy left by Alexander. Yeager is a farmer and active voter who supported reducing the county tax eight cents per hundred and helped rescind plans for the county asylum project.
The piece praises Meihnel Gleitz for proposed re nomination as county commissioner. It notes his prior year in office, faithfulness, and support of the Democratic ticket, urging an endorsement and confident that he will perform duties honestly if elected.
An advertisement advises using emulsion in small doses for infants and larger doses for older children to improve nourishment. It claims rapid effects on both mother and child and promotes purchase from druggists. The product is SCOTT & BOWNE, chemists, New York.
The Tur Democrat presents Andrew Jackson Lopp of Heth township as a Democratic candidate for Representative, praising his farming roots teaching career and public service. It also announces Thomas Connley of Blue River township as a Democratic candidate, and notes Joseph Fink of Taylor township as a potential trustee candidate after strong party pressure. An active revival at Thompson's Chapel is mentioned along with local notes on Noah Elbert’s saw mill and Rehoboth church activities.
A spelling match occurred at No 11 on Friday evening with Annie and Myrtle Huffman visiting from Valley City. Lopp's school house hosted a spelling match Tuesday night. Goldie Kishline is ill with fever and Dan Faith is ill with consumption. revival at the U B church was a great success.
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