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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1910
Page
4
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Corydon Republican notes a lively struggle between Standpat and Insurgent factions as Jim Watson and his company back Standpats while Beveridge and allies push for reform. The piece highlights tensions with Cannon Taft Aldrich and the Payne Aldrich tariff amid Indiana party jockeying.
Corydon Republican editors urge a united stand in Indiana to prevent GOP split over tariff policy and Senator Beveridge's bid for re election. The piece notes endorsements of Beveridge and Taft, questions editors on praise for Taft, and hints at contrasting views within the party as 1910 approaches.
The Corydon Republic urges donors to redirect funds from "nighbrow" colleges to aid destitute children. It argues millions given to educational institutions would better serve naked children in Usesountry by providing shoes and clothing, noting a hopeful shift since tariff laws began thirteen years ago.
A local Republican editorial questions why Democratic senators such as Clay and Bailey are criticized for attacking the Payne-Aldrich tariff while Indiana Senator Beveridge who opposed it is omitted. The piece defends the 1909 tariff revision as aligned with business needs and hints at Republican internal politics and ties to Jim Watson and the Standout Company.
Advertises Orange Blossom Suppositories as a safe remedy for numerous female ailments including inflammation congestion prolapse and tumors of the womb ovaries and cervix with claims of radical cures and universal testimonials. For sale by druggists at one dollar with a book and free sample offered.
The Democrat notes growing subscription lists and reports stable advertising rates. Display ads cost 10 cents per inch for first insertion and 7 cents per inch for repeats, while eight point type lines run 5 cents first and 2.5 cents per repetition. The paper cites a 988 increase in circulation over 3.5 years with no rate hikes.
Rates list for newspaper subscriptions shows prices for Democrat connected papers including Commoner American Homestead Courier Journal Weekly Courier Journal Daily Louisville Herald Times Post Indianapolis News and Louisville titles. Entries specify durations from three months to one year with varying amounts in dollars.
The undersigned warns no trespassing on their farm in Jackson township. A person bent on mischief opened a pasture fence to turn stock into neighbors crops, and the notice serves to prevent further intrusions. Signed by the landowner, dates unclear.
Eighty acre farm features a five room house a barn two ponds a cistern and two wells. Eighteen acres timber and sixty two cultivated. Located two miles from the railroad station. Suitable for home building. Inquire at this office.
No hunting or trespassing allowed on our premises just west of Corydon. Persons found disregarding this notice will be prosecuted. W. A. Broeker.
The undersigned warn that no hunting is allowed on their farms two and one half miles east of Corydon. Dated July 18, 1902 by Adam Exalt and Henry Exalt. For sale cheap glazed doors inquire at The Democrat Office. June 22, 1903 posting.
A Washington Post note discusses how residents of cities acquire demonyms. It cites examples from Liverpool to Cork and Memphis and notes the difficulty in creating a universally pleasing term for inhabitants. The piece highlights the playful frustration of finding city names that fit common suffix patterns.
A Landen actor recalls renting a cheap suburb home and nearly signing after a gaslit inspection. A tapping sound led him to fear a ghost, but the caretaker explained the noise came from a coffin factory across the way. He did not sign the lease.
A Cleveland speaker laments the decline of courtroom eloquence. He recalls lawyer Bill Robinson whose vivid line about a miser who boils potatoes in widow’s fears captivated a jury and helped him win a case.
A Cromwell era note describes the Barebone family linked to the Barebones Parliament and the petition against Charles II. It recounts three brothers with distinctive given names and the mob leadership by Praise God Barebone during the recall crisis.
Observations show venom glands activate soon after birth. Experiments on six day old snakes reveal venom presence. Three month old snakes secrete substantial venom as a pigeon dies within two hours from chronic poisoning.
A humorous reflection on anger and doors, noting the pleasure of slamming doors as a protest against life. The piece likens a frustrated man to a child beating its head on the floor and ends with the name Atchi gon Gilohe.
A private 17 day trip from Louisville departs Monday August 1 via Monon Route with five days in Yellowstone Park and stops at Salt Lake City Glenwood Springs Manitou Colorado Springs and Denver. Includes side trips and private cars throughout with park usage only during Yellowstone Tour and a price of 175 dollars covering all. two in one berth 3165 dollars each. Send for book to Geo A Jones Manager 2737 With Ave or E H Bacon Monon Route Louisville Ky.
Two houses and lots in Howard Park offered together or separately. One fronts Elm Street, the other Clark Avenue near the Electric Railroad and steam line with stations close by. One is a cottage, the other a two story, prices right. Floward Park on the Electric line between New Albany and Jeffersonville promises convenient access to nearby cities. Inquire at this office.
Farm for sale on Blue River two miles from the New Albany and Paoli pike in Blue River township. It spans 101 acres with enough timber to pay for the property. Joseph L. Walk, who owns the adjoining south farm, will show it. Corydon Savings and Loan Association, Corydon Ind.
Charles McClaran announces a renewed nursery business in Ramsey Indiana after years in the trade He lists a large lot of hardy trees available for fall delivery The note identifies McClaran as proprietor and former nursery operator In Ramsey Indiana the ad signals new venture and seasonal stock for customers
The last payment of the library subscription is due July 15. Subscribers are asked to call and pay to Miss Rose Keller, Treasurer, at the First National Bank. It is hoped all subscribers heed this suggestion.
An advertisement urges residents to invest in the Savings and Loan Association of Corydon with 5 percent interest. It promotes either a paid up share of 1000 in one payment or installment shares costing one dollar or more per month.
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