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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
4
Lew M O Bannon editor and proprietor notes post office stamping Corydon Ind as second class. Rate card shows subscription options of six months, three months, and advance payment terms for out of town readership.
The notice outlines charges for arousing notices in the paper including admission fees and entertainment ads. It specifies a 24 percent per line rate for special items and a reduced rate for obituaries up to twenty lines, with higher lines billed at a set per-line charge.
The Hoosier lauds William Jennings Bryan as a steadfast fighter for the masses and a moral compass amid wealth interests. The Indianapolis News accuses Taft of a compact with Wall Street while urging Bryan as the candidate of the producing classes for the coming election.
The Louisville Evening Post quotes Col Guffey saying worse things exist than the Standard Oil Company and urges him to join the Republican party where he would find support from insiders tied to corporate interests. It notes national government expenses for one year exceed a billion dollars, a figure the Indianapolis News calls excessive given Indiana’s value. It cites $320,000 in new offices and salary increases from the recent legislature.
The piece contrasts the Chicago Republican National Convention with the Denver Democratic gathering. It argues Chicago favored Federal office holders, Wall Street interests, and limited labor voice, while Denver emphasized primaries, reform, campaign finance openness, and broad voter input shaping a platform aligned with Bryan and Roosevelt reform proposals.
The Richmond Item labels James E. Watson as a GOP governor candidate with a history of serving in Congress amid a pro Roosevelt stance clash. It argues his record shows opposition to Roosevelt and party reform, urging restraint and questioning Indiana budget increases by 320000 dollars this year.
A reprint of Beveridge statements in the Saturday Evening Post arguing for labor protections and humane treatment of workers, contrasted with Republican critique of labor and political figures. The piece cites Indiana politics, Taft era strategems, and calls for unified Democratic support ahead of November elections.
Cincinnati July 2 Senator J B Foraker Ohio rival for Taft's Presidential bid denounced Roosevelt and Taft era policies as idiotic in a chamber of commerce address. He mocked spec ie payments and warned he would resign if forced to back tariff revisions or corporate laws. Tensions rise among Republican ranks in Ohio and Indiana.
The Indianapolis News critiques the Chicago platform’s new tariff plank calling it a “reasonable profit” provision. It questions how manufacturers and consumers face higher raw material costs and prices abroad, noting Roosevelt supporters justify tariff adjustments to give industries a fair margin. The piece warns critics may rethink who are the reactionaries.
An Indianapolis crowd serenades John W Kern at the Kern home with a Vice President praising him as the best man in Indiana. The piece criticizes tax board assessments and Republican spending, cites Marion county treasurer missing funds, and endorses Bryan and Kern with taunting of Taft and allies.
After 12 years of stomach trouble and about five hundred dollars in medicines, Samuel Boyer of Folsom Iowa bought his wife Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They helped her more than prior treatments and she continued using them. Sold by L A Biely & Son with free samples.
Miss Sophia Kittlesen of Rxanston writes of twenty five years with catarrh and a severe cough. After using Peruna she reports cure of chronic catarrh and greatly improved health and recommends it to friends. Also notes Peruna tablets available and Man-a-lin laxative.
The Democratic Congressional Committee under Hon. James T. Lloyd offers a 3886 page campaign handbook with extracts from the Congressional Record. Subjects include Republican extravagance, tariffs, currency reform, and election reform, with a note that copies cost 25 cents.
In 1872 a severe outbreak of diarrhoea dysentery and cholera led to the use of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It became the leading treatment for thirty-five years and extended across the United States and abroad. Sold by L. A. Riely and Son.
While the Democratic National Convention met last week William J. Bryan spent time harvesting his alfalfa. He began with five acres and expanded to 160 acres of prime land, maintaining a notable farm. The note mentions Charles L. Wernert selling personal property on July 27 at 2 15 in the afternoon.
On a farm along the Ohio River near Fredonia Crawford County a farmer known as Buffalo Bill Johnson uncovered a human skeleton while plowing. He also found the jaws of an old pocketbook and seventy nine gold coins, all $250 denomination. The remains likely date many years back and there is no clothing or identity available. The cause of death and identity remain unknown.
Loui Beauchamp enjoys long sea trips between lecture seasons and travels with Mrs Beauchamp. They recently toured Europe on the Steamer Lincoln, gaining thirteen days in England after an eighteen day ocean crossing. A friend asks why they spent more time at sea than in England. Pat replies he is just going for the ride.
Sallie Muser transfers 10 acres to Charles Breng man for 262.50 dollars. George Henry deeds 30 acres to John Henry for 4000 dollars. Paul C. Bullett conveys 20 acres to Jacob Bauer for 600 dollars. Isaac B. Yates transfers 20 acres to Sarah Yates for love and affection. Ebbert Kopp to Elmer Simcox of part lot 22 in South Corydon for 650 dollars. Emerson Conrad sells a small tract to Yarrow King for 6 dollars. Stephen H. Hurst to Noah Lill pop a lot in Laconia for 150 dollars. John E. Long transfers part lot 87 in Corydon to Emma Long for 100 dollars.
Glenwood residents note multiple family visits over the 4th of July weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Ansett visited daughter Mrs. Kate McRae Sunday. Mrs. Alice Heimbaugh visited brother Charles Werrett near Corydon. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Watkins and family joined parents Mr. and Mrs. Scott Kelley. Additional visits included Mrs. F M Nold of Louisville and Mrs. Fannie Richbourg of Sumpter with sister Mrs. Scott Kelley.
In New Albany the Hotel Ashland at Market and Bank streets offers comfortable rooms and meals under proprietor Mrs. N Button and manager Mr. J B Walter. The remodeled site promises reasonable rates and a homey stay. Feb 12.tf
Corydon Indiana attorney Lew M. O Bannon with ten years experience in pension claims is admitted to practice before the Pension Bureau and Interior Department at Washington He offers to secure pensions for those entitled under the law and requests postage for reply.
Twenty Five Cents is the Price of Peace promotes Chamberlain's Salve for skin diseases. It promises almost instant relief from itching and smarting. The ad lists L A Riely & Son as the sellers.
Pool seed wheat for sale with large grain and good yield this year. Contact Eureka 15.4 Apert Kina, Corydon Indiana for details.
Persons with idle money seeking a safe investment at a good rate of interest payable every six months are urged to call at this office at N27.
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