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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1906
Page
4
The Corydon Bemocrat presents its rate card noting subscription options and advertising terms. It details pricing for local and out of county readers, obituary pricing, and ad rates including special rates for larger ads and church or entertainment notices.
A climate of critique targets the 50th Congress for extravagance and betrayal. The piece argues party primaries empower voters in the South except Missouri, condemns Republican leadership and the Standard Oil trust, and depicts Roosevelt as unlikely to win a clean campaign while denouncing surrender to big money and trusts.
The New York Tribune notes the Republicans deny a money campaign while Presidents Roosevelt and leaders oppose the Tillman bill restricting corporate contributions. It questions how party committees and corporations interact, citing Life Insurance firms, railroads, the Beet Trust, packing houses, and National banks as sources of funds for campaigns. The piece argues leaders are influenced by committee counsel and condemnations follow the money trail.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to ban corporate contributions to political committees. Senator Piluian introduced a bill, but lack of interest from both parties doomed the measure. The New York Tribune warned that restricting corporate donations could invite evasion and political discomfort.
Mrs. Emms Fleissner of Seattle credits Peruna with restoring her health after two years of painful periods. She used the medicine for over three months and reports removal of troubles and plans to continue taking it occasionally. The testimonial notes many similar cases received by Dr. Hartman.
The piece argues Republicans shield big interests from foreign labor while failing to address immigration, citing a 1,000,000 annual arrival and Congress backing Watson’s substitute to study immigration abroad rather than tighten limits, seen as evasion to placate trusts and labor.
The Wisconsin Democrats condemn the Republican national committee for accepting funds from Life Insurance corporations meant for widows and orphans. They call for restitution and urge President Roosevelt to press Chairman Cortelyou to return the tainted money to its rightful owners within five months.
The passage notes Mr Armour's yacht being plated for disposal to Princess Alice and her husband at Kiel, while linking Armour to Roosevelt's talk about a packing house and a feint to secure 3,009,000 more patronage. It hints Armour's ties to cowboys and a denounced group in Roosevelt's The Winning of the West.
A small vintage ad notes J J Bullett and Son offer trusted poultry feed brands. The copy emphasizes quality stock food and urges customers to try a package from Pry a. jd dove.
A home remedy pitch urges keeping a box of De Witt's Witch Hazel salve for sunburn bruises boils and piles. It promises genuine DeWitt's product and notes it is sold by all druggists for emergencies.
The piece compares the salaries and allowances of Governor Hanly and former Governor Matthews, noting higher pay and larger contingency funds for Hanly. It cites Secretary, Clerk, and Messenger pay gaps and questions the necessity of Hanly’s 40,000 contingent fund. It also references Senator Laboulette’s upcoming Chautauqua appearance and includes assorted local notices and advertisements.
Coroner Peters Wright investigates the death of Charles Foreman in Washington township. The inquest cites drowning as the cause after witnesses described the bathing accident in Indian Creek on June 13. The deceased, age 46, is described as tall with light hair and blue eyes weighing about 140 pounds. The report is dated June 16, 1906.
On June 21, 1900, information stated Polly Johnson Ceplared died in Harrison township from alleged heart failure. She was 50, about five feet tall, dressed in night clothes with no valuables. The affidavit was sworn by W. Wright, coroner of Harrison County.
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