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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1901
Page
4
The notice lists newspaper mailing terms for Corydon Indiana. It shows post office class, address in the Democrat Building, and annual rates in advance 1.00 for one year with increases to 1.25 and 1.15 in other terms.
The note questions wool price expectations and notes bankers easing smaller New York banks. It mentions Perry versus Heath's bank failure and Missouri Governor Stone denying knowledge of a new third party coalition of silver Republicans, Populists, Main Ownership advocates, and Socialists.
Vander informs Secretary Gage that Russia plans broad import taxes and that the US cannot object since Russia follows our tariff path. Four Republicans claim our tariff does not hinder foreign trade.
The War Department states up to May the captives and surrendered Pulipings number 37,148. Adding about 25,000 killed, the insurgency in a dispersed archipelago remains a robust struggle beyond the commonly claimed confined mutiny.
The Seventh National Bank of New York failed last Thursday with eight million dollars in liabilities. Perry Heath, Mark Hanna’s ally, promotes a prosperity platform now challenged by depositors and critics amid the banking collapse and political debate on subsidies and defense spending.
A fragmentary warning recalls the annexation of the Tuwatan Islands with minorities such as Chinese Japanese Portuguese and mixed Hawaiians among the populations. It blames Republican lawmakers for opening migration and warns of rising labor competition and potential indenture as the wealthy classes push political and social changes.
The Corydon Republican editor criticizes past wool tariff debates while noting a price decline since the 1897 Dingley Act. It argues that reliance on substitutes like shoddy remains profitable, preventing wool use and threatening the tariff's foundation as editors rail against perceived attacks on national symbols.
The Hanna machine in Ohio lands a renomination slate with Carl Nippert replacing Caldwell as Lieutenant Governor while Foraker is endorsed for Senator. The piece claims the bosses have spoken and the masses will follow, noting a smooth, unquestioned party unity after a renomination rout of Bushnell Foster and Mehisson.
A Chicago Record Herald Washington correspondent notes money in circulation at 184,470,890 dollars with a 100 million rise year over year. He cites 22 year growth totaling 10.169 billion and records per capita at a record high. The Commoner questions whether money volume truly signals prosperity or supports bimetalist demands.
A fragment discusses Wabash county politics noting the absence of Democratic officials in Heth and Corydon townships. It claims Ben Franklin and Corydon show contrasting debt and tax patterns with Republican majorities around 200 and warns residents against national rhetoric about prosperity.
The Indianapolis News criticizes Republican Ohio politicians for wage earner rhetoric and annexation talk. It condemns the flag as emblem of wrongdoing when used to justify force abroad. It notes Filipino independence and a foreign-dominated civil government in the Philippines, arguing the Golden Rule has been forgotten.
General Sickles accuses McKinley of promising removal of Pension Commissioner Evans. McKinley denies. Soldiers anger grows as political wheels heat up. Separate note questions civil government in the Philippines and echoes debate on independence and representation. An advertiser touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel and liver pills.
An old advertisement claims kidney disease is deadly and urges use of Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary troubles. It states the remedy has cured many hopeless cases and offers sample bottles and a book by mail from Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
On Sunday June 23 neighbors from miles around gathered at the home of Spencer township resident "Uncle" Harve Haas to honor his 81st birthday. Friends brought baskets of Spencer’s best, a yard table was spread, and guests filled his napkin with coins as Will Davis and Mrs Isaac Davis entertained with a German song.
The article advises avoiding large rich meals when digestion is weak and constipation is present. Eat slowly, chew thoroughly, and space meals by six hours. If fullness or weight in the stomach occurs after eating, take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to prevent heartburn. Locate Crosier's Corner Drury Store.
A humorous note criticizes readers who boast about spotting typos in papers. It highlights the Worthington Times claim that every column contains many metal pieces causing potential blunders and argues readers overrate their own spelling skills.
The piece claims most Americans suffer from dyspepsia and liver complaints and lists symptoms such as sour stomach headaches and belching. It promotes August Flower at 75 cents and guarantees relief after two doses, urging readers to visit their druggist and obtain Green's Prize Almanac.
An old time fishing tip describes using a half gallon jar filled with water and minnows covered with parchment holes. The jar is sunk with a buoy and string to attract game fish which will swarm and strike when a minnow is dropped on the hook after a day or two.
Sheriff announces sale by decree in Harrison Circuit Court. Property with 8.75 acres lies on east side of the northwest quarter of section 17, township 5S range 3E Corydon Indiana. Rents first offered for seven years, then fee simple interest if needed. Philip E. Lotich authorized by sheriff to conduct sale. January 21 with three week notice.
In Harrison County Indiana the May 1901 term of the Harrison Circuit Court heard Catharine Heiser sue the estate of Catharine Hahn and Lewis Hahn nonresident defendant. Plaintiff asks court to compel appearance by Lewis Hahn on the September term to answer the complaint, with the case to proceed in his absence if he fails to appear.
J A Kelly of Henderson North Carolina relates a dysentery experience and endorses Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy bought at Crosier's Corner Drug Store. He reports quick relief and urges others to use the product as directed.
A recent arrest and a £25 fine were issued to a woman accused of listening to telephone conversations over the wire. The case rested on laws protecting private messages and wire taps. The article notes owning a phone does not grant the right to overhear or repeat conversations.
An afternoon event at Pin Hook school house featured an eating contest. Bell Splutters reportedly ate nine heads of celery but did not win. instead he took a spoonful of Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin to prevent stomach trouble, as advertised by the announcer. The piece notes availability at all druggists.
Building lumber for sale. Furnish on short notice all kinds of building lumber and cut barn or house patterns to order. Call or leave orders at the mill in Heth township. adtt Watson & THOMAS. 4h" 23
Notice in the Harrison Circuit Court September Term 1901 James L Morris plaintiff vs Sarah Conrad George W Conrad Edmond Lahue et al Complaint No 2936. Plaintiff seeks foreclosure mortgage against non residents to be heard September 1901 at Corydon Court House.
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