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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1914
Page
4
An OCR fragment notes Corydon Indiana involvement with a post fire event. It mentions establishment in 1856, a circulation figure of 400, and has garbled references to subscription rates and CLASS WEB PLAT. The readable items imply a small local paper facing disruption from a fire.
The ad rates state 1h cents per inch with a 5 cent readers rate and 3 percent for wine or special ads. Longer than three months requires application. Church and entertainments with admission may receive a special 24 percent per line rate. Obituaries up to twenty lines are free. over twenty lines cost 20 cents per line. Count five words per line and remit payment by money or stamps.
The article critiques the county political editor of the Democratic paper for suspending a Progressive governor candidate and portrays the editor's stance as an effort to influence voters. It lists leading Progressive figures and notes the effort to prevent Republicans from gaining influence and presenting candidates to the public.
The Harrison county Progressives debate loyalty to the Republican and Bull Moose factions. A local reply accuses the Republican editor of pressuring Progressives and urges vigilance of Wilson supporters, warning that Progressives or Republicans may ally with Democrats. Roosevelt returns to bolster Progressive hopes as leaders vow to fight to the end.
A long letter from Corydon Democratic editors defends authorship credits and criticizes the Corydon Republican faction. It mentions alleged Republican feuding, cooperation with outsiders, and claims about editorial influence and political alignment in the region. The piece hints at disputes over publication fairness and reader trust.
Read a new book titled Truth Nature's Creation on curing and preventing tuberculosis and asthma. It highlights the use of Nature's Creation in treatment, notes causes like weak lungs bronchitis impure blood and a run down system, includes photos and testimonials, and is distributed free by M. L. Haymann at 417 State Life Bldg Indianapolis.
Robert W. Morris of New Albany, Republican District Chairman, issues a convention call for June 11 in New Albany to nominate a Congressional candidate. The convention will have 92 delegates from ten counties. no clear nominee yet and party doubts loom over 1914 and 1916 campaigns amid tariff disputes and 1912 platform promises to revise the Payne Aldrich bill.
A New York editor argues that country editors hold strong sway because they know readers personally and reach them directly through nearly 27 000 weekly papers, most in small towns. The piece cites government stats and notes country editors’ role in advancing community interests while enjoying steady but modest wealth. Internal life and purpose are valued beyond money.
An old advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a nourishing tonic to guard against consumption. It claims the remedy strengthens the lungs, boosts the blood, and builds overall strength after meals, urging readers to refuse substitutes.
A historical notice documents enrollment certificates for two pure bred stallions, Maxwell No. 2709 and Sound Pure Bred Jack No. 2799, owned by P. A. Burton of Elizabeth, Indiana. It details color marks, foaling dates in June 191x, office examinations by Indiana Stallion Enrollment Board, and official signatures. The certificates certify pure breeding status and registry in the Standard Jack and Jennet Register of America Stud Book, with countersignatures required.
The irregular sports brief notes Abou and Maxwell securing Ws at Elizabeth Indiana with early fouls and trade actions. Curtis is mentioned in context of penalties, while Kaveh awaits serving decisions and safety measures for future incidents.
CERTIFICATE No 2614 describes IGE Pinte a stamped Percheron stallion marketed by Stadt Brothers of New Albany Indiana. The notice claims top quality conformation weight and action for farms and stock men in Harrison county. Breeders urged to inspect and contract before breeding season with owners Stadt Brothers.
Fragmentary text describes Black Joe and Harry at an owner's farm near Central and Laconia with garbled phrases and unclear actions or motives. The legible bits mention names and locations but lack a coherent event or outcome.
The fragment references a stallion listing with numbers and names amid unclear OCR text. It hints at an auction or sale event on a Wednesday with figures like 2787 and names such as Adelfus, Jott, and Cael. The legible details point to a livestock or horse sale listing.
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