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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1906
Page
2
The item outlines the Corydon Archeocrat rate card for subscriptions and advertising with notes on pricing and notices. It also contains a stream of political commentary about Republicans, the beef industry, and Roosevelt, along with references to press practices and public affairs.
The piece argues Republicans waver on railroad rate and meat inspection reforms as big business funds campaigns. It cites Senate House tensions over canal Zone costs, mentions abuses by coal interests and an Indiana reader noting waning party confidence. Voters in Indiana are warned to stay alert in the campaign.
The piece argues that if the federal government can source supplies in the cheapest market without Dingley duties, states cities and individuals should have the same privilege. It accuses wealthily powerful interests led by the Carnegies Schwabs and Duponts of blocking a "square deal" in Congress to preserve their advantage.
Mrs Mittie Huffaker of Columbia Tennessee writes of prolonged dyspepsia and bed confinement before Peruna. After initial slow results she takes several doses and is cured, crediting Peruna with saving her life and urging others to try it.
The piece credits Democratic policy for debt payments, noting 417 000 paid from sinking fund receipts totaling 457 672 15 for year ending Oct 81 1903. It mentions the Burleson cotton leak bill blocked by House Republicans, aimed at stopping inside information on executive reports. It predicts political celebration based on Congress’s complexion.
The piece discusses tariff policy shifts tied to the 1890 McKinley bill and its protectionist stance. It notes the 1892 and 1894 elections as Democratic responses to tariff increases, and contrasts earlier public reaction with opposition to the later Dingley law championed by Shaw and allies.
The piece satirically questions the idea that corporations are workers friends. It mocks the sugar tobacco beef calfup and insurance trusts as pervasive suitors, suggesting the public is promised happiness while facing a web of corporate influence and risk.
The Vincennes Commercial argues the five cent per dozen eggs and five cent per pound poultry duties mainly enrich the packers trust. It urges farmers wives favoring tariff revision to stand up, claiming the duty harms consumers and farmers, and asserts the American hen can thrive without tariff protection.
The piece criticizes Secretary Wilson for lax application of stringent meat inspection laws amid political friction with the Roosevelt administration. It argues the laws are strict but not enforced, blaming Wilson and the President, noting 1000 inspectors and unreported concerns hidden by higher officials.
An Associated Press dispatch from Berlin quotes Mr. Bryan distinguishing Democracy from Socialism he says Democracy protects competitive principles while Socialism seeks public ownership of all means of production. Mr Shively defines competition as the force that establishes fair prices between seller and buyer.
The piece argues New York imposes heavier taxes on six month loans than on 99 year railway loans. It claims protections favor Wall Street and railroads, calls for tariff-like taxes on mortgages and taxed materials, and accuses Republicans of unequal taxation and railroad graft. It predicts a Democratic investigation revealing corruption and campaign contributions.
The ICC reveals a muck bed in its probe of the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio railways. The magazine muck rakers failed to discover it, and the Supreme Court is said to miss the issue when pointed out.
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