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Editors and proprietors notice with postage details. Rates shown for one year subscriptions in advance and after due date. Mailing address in Corydon Indiana, in Democrat Building.
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1900
Page
4
Editors and proprietors notice with postage details. Rates shown for one year subscriptions in advance and after due date. Mailing address in Corydon Indiana, in Democrat Building.
A July editorial notes Democratic gains in Oregon and potential impact on national elections, arguing Democratic victories could elect Bryan with wider state gains. It cites Congress spending near 710 million dollars in 2 sessions and projects a billion and a half, and reports Indiana glass works shutting down over wage scales, risking 500 Indiana jobs plus more nationwide.
A political text portrays Republicans using a blunt farming metaphor to influence voters. It describes driving Americans into corrals and warns against grouping voters into blocks, preferring herds and controlled movement.
In a satirical column, readers are teased about Governor Taylor of Kentucky arriving in Indiana via Harrison county, described as a fugitive from justice due to a disputed Kentucky requisition. The piece mocks a reception committee and cites figures like Finley Neely Rathbone as part of a so called crowd and political figures tied to Cuba and McKinley.
A Democrat accused farmers of profit to cover rising costs for nails and fencing while Grannie counters with county debt and rising mortgage indebtedness. The piece critiques political rhetoric blaming farmers for economic strain amid poor harvests and tax delinquencies.
Republicans fought the Australian ballot law from end to end while Grannie hints Democrats would repeal it if in power. Democrats insist the measure was passed fairly and remains a monument to honesty with no desire to alter it.
Both parties concede a major issue in the Tuell case and claim a Democrat drove it out. Most agree on the guilt yet the dissenting Self remains unconvinced. The proverb about the convinced against will echoes the sentiment.
The speaker says if McKinley dies and Roosevelt becomes president the country would be at war with many old world powers within three months. They describe Roosevelt as dangerous to peace even as Vice President but dismiss the idea of borrowing trouble.
White Cloud residents hosted and visited friends this Sunday with several women traveling between nearby towns. Becca Satterficd of English stayed with Mrs. Wash Rothrock while Miss Sallie Lord visited her Dixie home and Miss Daisy Dawson returned to near Worth after staying with Mrs. J.B. Rothrock. Pearl Fella of Addison Kentucky was seen visiting local friends and Bertha Dean returned to Leavenworth after a stay in the area.
Advertisement notes an offer of lumber to build a ten year durable walk measuring 100 feet by 18 inches. It attributes the claim to B. F. Hunsz with a date line jn27 and notices it as a small classified notice.
Congressman Zenor nominated Clarence Ridley of this place for a West Point cadet appointment with Neal Grosceider of New Albany as alternate. Both must pass final mental and physical exams before entering in March. Ridley, son of lawyer Wm. Ridley, scored highest in a local exam graded by Prof. Hodkins and Prof. Wilbur. the process used a competitive test. This marks Harrison county’s first cadet at West Point and Ridley’s selection is seen as creditable.
J. P. Denso announces withdrawal from the Democratic assessor race in Harrison Township. He cites insufficient time to canvass and farm work, thanks supporters, and pledges support for the nominated ticket.
A Kansas City judge ruled that a livery owner must supply a team capable of being driven with one hand when a young man taking his date out riding hired a team and the buggy was wrecked. The decision favors the driver, reminding liverymen of their duty to assess drivers.
Hillsboro Indiana town council passes ordinance taxing bachelors at 1.50 dollars per year to fund street improvements.
Loans of five hundred dollars or more to farmers for a term not exceeding five years at five percent interest.
Charles J Seitz born January 31 1880 died June 26 1900 at age 20 years 4 months 26 days. He leaves parents Fred and Katie Seitz a brother and five sisters and many relatives. Funeral conducted by Rev H K Ferner of Louisville Kentucky and burial in St Peters Cemetery. Community offers sympathy to the family. Lotrig.
The ad claims thousands cured by Chamberlains Cough Remedy restoring health and happiness. It urges trials for lung troubles and long resisted coughs, noting cures where other treatments failed. Sold by E Crosier, Druggist.
The Savings and Loan Association releases its annual report detailing surplus increases over ten years, stockholder gains, and officer contributions. It notes a 1900 surplus of 4 472.60 with book value up to 104.47, and a total of 762 104.00 handled over ten years without loss. The annual meeting on June 26 1900 re-elected directors and reorganized officers.
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