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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1910
Page
4
Public notices show a Corydon Indiana newspaper established in 1856 with a 301 circulation. Lew O Bannon is editor and proprietor and the paper is circulated as second class matter through the Corydon post office. Subscription rates and county out-of-county pricing appear in the rate card.
An Indianapolis News editorial argues Memorial Day has drifted from its sacred purpose toward holiday merriment. It urges observing the day on Sunday for religious reverence, honoring those who died for the nation, and calls for nationwide devotion to public welfare and grave decorations. Harrison County is praised for proper observance May 30.
Speculation swirls after Gifford Pinchot’s return from Europe and dismissal by Taft over Interior Secretary Ballinger. Reports say Roosevelt may delay political comments for two months, while Standpatters seek his silence, and insurgents test his likely actions.
Advertises 10 cents per inch and 5 cents per line rates for church and entertainment notices with special rates for longer runs. Mentions 2% per line for certain ads and obituaries consuming twenty lines or more, plus six words per line and payment in money or stamps.
The piece notes Jaimes Watson and James J. Ayerson predicting Indiana will lean Democratic by about fifty thousand. It highlights GOP calls to publish a tariff stance, cites lack of editor support for the Payne Aldrich tariff law, and questions the local Republican editor’s position on Taft Cannon and Beveridge.
A Marion County and Indiana primary shows Beveridge supporters defeated as rival Insurgent Republicans gain ground. The result signals discord within Indiana GOP with factions aligned to Taft Aldrich Cannon Fairbanks and related backers, threatening November odds for Beveridge’s Senate bid.
The piece contrasts Republican claims that higher revenue under the Payne Aldrich tariff proves its merit with widespread public opposition. It argues the tariff benefits trusts by raising prices on necessities, making the law unpopular among the masses while favored few profit.
The letter-writers critique high protectionism arguing tariffs raise prices for consumers and benefit manufacturers rather than government revenue. They claim Democratic policies would yield more revenue and hint at intra party tensions ahead of county nominations.
A Corydon Republican letters page rebukes party plutocracy and financier control. The writer denounces a system of oppression, oligarchy, and tax policy benefiting millionaires, urging support for the people over insurgent Republicans allied with Democrats.
Good house and lot in Corydon for sale on East Chestnut or Mill street. Price eight hundred fifty dollars. Call at this office.
The Corydon Savings and Loan Association advertises 5 percent interest with two share options. Investors can pay full 100 for a single share or use an installment plan of at least 1.00 per month per share. Early payment allows immediate one or more shares. tf
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