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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1905
Page
2
The snippet from the Corydon Chronicle shows 1856 establishment with editors Thomas and Ellis, rate card for ads and subscriptions, and scattered political commentary on world events and U.S. figures. It mentions Manchuria Poland Finland and possible peace conference, Fairbanks as VP candidate, New York building plans, and Secretary Hay with Loomis.
The piece notes Mr. Roosevelt's role as a mediator between Japan and Russia while stating he knows nothing about involvement in Chicago's civil war. It mentions General Miles and Secretary Wilson denying marriage rumors and warns against overdoing diplomacy. The tone is satirical about diplomacy and public rumors.
The piece notes John D. Rockefeller disavowing being a selfish monopolist and hints at possible certification from the Commission of Corporations. It argues the President tolerates protected interests, with Loomis’ past conduct contrasted and Secretary Loomis sent as ambassador to France in a shift labeled shirt sleeve diplomacy.
A presidential critic argues Roosevelt has abandoned his demand for incorruptible officials. The essay cites removal of Minister Brown, retention of Loomis amid Venezuelan securities, and Loomis is made special ambassador to France to receive John Paul Jones's body.
The President’s bold stand for railway rate legislation earns wide support among Americans and nonpartisan admiration, while his tariff reform positions are abandoned, prompting mixed reactions from Democrats in Congress and criticism of actions in the Morton, Bowen, and Loomis cases.
A Kansas City Times item recounts a husband who boasted of his musical ear and mocked his wife for lacking one. She tested him by asking the tuner to judge the piano, prompting the husband to praise the tuner even as the wife revealed the tuner had not yet voted.
An old notice cites Kodol Dyspepsia Cure promising relief from indigestion by aiding digestion and strengthening the system. It mentions sale by druggists and cites a King Edward VII era prayer urging landlords to set rents fairly. Also notes Corydon and Birdsell wagons sold by W Bulleit & Son.
An 19th century advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney bladder and Brights disease. It claims rapid relief and offers a free sample bottle and a booklet by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York to readers of the paper.
The Indiana State Democratic Editorial Association executive committee plans its annual midsummer meeting at French Lick July 18 to 15 with editors from across the state invited. Rates are set at $2 daily. speakers include Henry Watterson and Thomas Taggart. events feature papers, a tour of Orange County caves, a banquet, and musicales.
Henry A. Barnhart announces the Northern Indiana Editorial association annual meeting in Rochester on June 29 and 30. President A. B. Cranton of the Delphi Times will speak, with Senator Daniel McDonald addressing Northern Indiana journalism. Delegates visit Lake Manitan for fish fry, hotel dining rooms booked, band concert and reception planned, Friday features include talks by James A. Verry George B. Lockwood W. S. Haggard Frank D. Haimbaugh and a business session to elect officers.
The latest Paris news claims a diamond cure for consumption has been found. A testimonial touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds as a quick, permanent relief. Trial bottles are free at Go A, Riley & Sonding stores, with prices 50 cents to one dollar and a guarantee.
Tourist sleeping cars run without change from Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland on the Union Pacific and North-Western Line. One way tickets from Chicago during September and October are 33 dollars with low rates from other points. Double berths in tourist cars cost seven dollars. Booklets with maps and information sent for 4 cents in stamps to W. 2B. Kniskern Chicago.
Practically every coal mine in Illinois employing 30 000 workers will close on June 30 until the union miners sign a contract with the Illinois Coal Operators Association. The pause follows issues tied to the new shot firers law. The decision was reached unanimously at a conference with 95 percent of operators present or represented and over half of independent operators in attendance.
Advert shows a five room cottage within two blocks of the public square and invites inquiries at this office.
Harrison and surrounding counties are informed that 50 000 quality nursery trees are in stock for fall delivery. Prospective buyers are urged to secure prices before placing orders elsewhere. Contact Chas. McClaran & Son Sunshine Indiana Eureka phone. Agricultural buyers in Corydon Nevin Corydon Junction Mot's Crandall or Depauw are advised to call J. R. White Ramsey Cumberland or Eureka Trotter Line Fredericksburg for car lot wheat and related listings.
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