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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
3
Established in 1856 Corydon Ledger lists circulation of 2636 and details subscription rates. Advertising rates include display ads at 10 cents per inch and 5 cents per line, with special rates for standing ads and church notices, obituaries, and longer notices priced per line.
Johnson and Gray congratulated Mr Bryan on his Democratic nomination while papers note mass unemployment persists. Taft fundraisers rally support and Rep Littlefield cites Sherman antitrust convictions as proof of Republican obstruction. Roosevelt names Reed Smoot to a conservation post amid Mormon controversy.
The Indianapolis Independent praises John W. Kern as universally loved and unspoiled by success, arguing his nomination would strengthen the Democratic ticket and win ten thousand-plus votes in Indiana. It notes his cross party popularity and enduring friendship with the people.
William J. Bryan argues the President should serve a single term. He says the office is the world’s highest and a president must avoid personal political ambition, entering duty with singleness of purpose and declaring he will not seek reelection if elected.
W H Whittaker of the Indiana Reformatory plans a trip to Chicago this week to move surplus output. The dull times have stalled sales and left a large stock in several departments. Republicans around Corydon deny panic, yet papers report widespread dullness and concern about causes of the drop in markets.
Indianapolis papers debate the race between John Kern and Jim Sherman noting Sherman as a strong candidate while Kern would lead if alone. The Indy News cites a $320,000 salary rise for state officers and questions the cost to taxpayers. The paper also hints Roosevelt named Reed Smoot to chair forest affairs aligning with pro family views and accuses Taft of Wall Street influence.
Miss Annie Catron of 927 Main St Cincinnati Ohio reports catarrh relief after using Peruna and Peruna tablets. She describes severe symptoms including offensive breath headaches and bad digestion and says a bottle led to a marked change and full cure in a month with improved general health.
The Indiana Letter column compares the Bryan and Taft Bills on bank deposits and taxation, arguing both are clean but favoring readers to vote their beliefs. It notes Roosevelt links in the Bryan Bill and critiques Taft's platform on tariffs and promises, urging Fairbanks supporters at Chicago.
The piece notes a sharp jab from an Indiana Republican calling William J. Bryan a Boss following Chicago shows where Roosevelt’s campaign steamrolled major Indiana Republicans including Fairbanks, Hanly, Bookwalter, and Hemenway.
Byrneville residents Byrne Williams Felix Barksdale and wife of Bradford visited here Sunday. Bird Sappenfield paints Ferdi naand Hendricks' house near Palmyra. Oscar Davidson of Louisville spent Sunday with Mrs O J D Byrne. Charley Mosier of Greenville visited his brothers Steve and Andy last week. Corydon Junction nine defeated Byrneville nine on the 19th. Miss Linzie Heuser and Sheckster of Corydon Junction visited Mrs Nettie Martin. Land and town property prices have risen since the pike election. James P Sappenfield and wife attended the wedding of Marie Lockhart and Manton Carr at Corydon on the 22nd. Crawford shoe man of Louisville was here last week. Watch J and Byrne's window for latest shoe styles next week.
Jacob Riis once lived in poverty and police stations but rose to become a famed New York journalist praised by Roosevelt as the most useful citizen. At Glenwood Park on August 9 he will be among the Jeffersonville and New Albany Chautauqua stars delivering a talk that showcases his persistence and unique ability.
A sale of personal property and an 80 acre farm will be held at the Horn farm about four miles northeast of Laconia and one mile east of the Corydon and Laconia road. The auction begins at 1 PM on Thursday July 30. Items include a mower cultivator double corn plow wagon cider mill and various household furnishings. Terms announced sale day.
In 1872 a severe outbreak of diarrhoea dysentery and cholera spurred the introduction of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It quickly gained wide acceptance and, after thirty five years, remains preferred by nine in ten druggists for severe cases. Sold by L A Riley & Son.
In New Albany at Market and Bank streets the Hotel Ashland run by Mrs N Button and manager J B Wahkker promises a hearty welcome. The old St Charles Hotel has been remodeled with nice rooms comfortable beds and choice meals at reasonable rates. Feb 12 notice.
A regional notice by Mrs. M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana promotes a home treatment for rheumatism and neuralgia. She claims the remedy purifies the blood eases stiff joints brightens the eyes and restores elasticity. Recipients are urged to write for proof and address is given as Box R Noter Dame Ind.
The Green Leaf Club hosts a grand picnic at Heiston’s Grove north of Elizabeth on the New Albany and Elizabeth road Saturday August 22, 1908. A. W. and G. Spath manage the event with Phelps Summers String Band from New Albany providing music. Dancing and amusements include a Ferris wheel and other games. Ballon ascension at 10:50 AM is planned, with officers of the law ensuring good order.
Harrison County Prohibitionists convene in Corydon on July 31 1908 to nominate a full county ticket. Both morning and afternoon sessions include speeches by Sumner W Haynes governor candidate and music by the Clarion Quartette Indianapolis. No collections will be taken. Campaign contributions to be published.
R N Farrar of Cat Island La recalls a 1902 diarrhoea attack and credits Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with prompt relief in 1907. He says using it earlier could have saved a $100 doctor’s bill. Sold by L A Riley and Son.
Corydon Indiana attorney Lew M. O Bannon has ten years of pension claims experience and is admitted to practice before the Pension Bureau and the Interior Department in Washington. He promises to secure pensions for those entitled by law. include return postage for replies.
Alanson A Wright will auction his personal property at his Webster township residence two miles east of Dogwood and four and one half miles south of New Middletown on Wednesday August 5 1908. The items include horses cattle hogs farm implements and household and kitchen furniture. See sale bills 222.
Pool seed wheat for sale with large clean grain and good yield this year. Contact Eureka Phone 154 AxBeErtT Kine Corydon Indiana.
Persons with idle money seeking a safe investment with a good rate of interest payable semiannually are advised to call at this office, n27-tf.
House with six rooms and improvements listed for sale at 415 Hast Chestnut St. Contact Henry W. Denbo, RRB No. 1, 224 for details and inquiries.
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