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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
4
The notice shows the Corydon Indiana publication’s 1856 rate card with circulation 2636 and editor proprietor Lew M O Bannon. Subscription prices list one year six months and three months rates, with out of county and prepaid terms.
The notice outlines ad pricing at ten cents per inch per insertion and six cents per line with a special rate for longer campaigns. It also states a two percent surcharge for events with admission and charges for church notices and entertainments, plus a six word per line counting rule and mail-in payment by money or stamps.
The piece argues about two hundred delegate contests at the Republican National Convention and criticizes county officials for neglecting public duties to pursue private business. It notes Taft’s cabinet departure, predicts a 1908 presidency, and defends County Assessor John F. Catherine for remaining in office while engaging in private work.
The piece accuses the Paper Trust of pressuring Congress to remove tariffs on print paper and wood pulp. It notes President Theodore Roosevelt and others push relief, but Speaker Cannon blocks action. Williams presents a petition with Democratic support and seeks Republican votes to force a vote, alleging heavy Paper Trust contributions influence.
James Kirkham of Corydva Indiana is noted in an unusual poultry related item mentioning leghorn eggs. The fragment references a setting or breeding context and indicates local interest in poultry breeding.
The piece critiques the Republican Congress for failing to pass a disclosure law on campaign contributions and accuses leaders of hypocrisy. It contrasts Taft and Bryan, notes party positions, and discusses tax and local government issues while citing several named officials and figures.
A Corydon Republican urges examination of four years of county records to challenge alleged misconduct and demands clear, specific accusations against Democratic officials. The piece accuses the Republican political manager of masking partisan motives with insinuations and fake impressions.
Panic named after Pan the god of fear. Other words trace to mythic figures such as Vulcan for Vulcanite, Mars for martial, Jove for jovial, Saturn for satur nine, and Mercury for mercurial. These etymologies link common terms to classic divinities and their stereotypes.
For sale a 66 acre farm one mile north of Depauw on the pike. Includes a new four room cottage barn and out buildings. Priced for immediate sale on reasonable terms. W. E. Nonot Depauw RR 2.
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