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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
4
The Corydon Democrat, established 1856 and published Wednesdays, lists circulation at 2700 with Lew M. O’Bannon as editor and proprietor. It notes out-of-county subscriptions at ten dollars in advance and provides post office classification details.
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The piece attacks Republican Senator Bradley of Kentucky for opposing tobacco growers’ needs while representing a Democratic state. It cites his Senate remarks praising trust restraint and portrays him as duplicity in backing relief only for political gain. It frames tobacco oppression as a nationwide issue tied to the tobacco trust.
The speaker decries the trust regime and reports of blighted hopes and desolated homes. He cites a “Saturnalia of crime” in Kentucky and Tennessee and claims over a million Americans suffer under a powerful trust. He argues these 12 years of Republican control failed to prevent the crisis.
Indiana Senator Benj Shively is praised for adhering to the Denver platform and opposing executive overreach on tariff decisions. The piece lauds his old school statesmanship, argues he defends constitutional duties, and predicts strong future influence in the Senate and within the Democratic Party.
The author argues courts easily grant injunctions against organized labor seeking fair pay from large corporations, yet historically struggle to restrain major combinations like Standard Oil, the Beef Trust, the Steel Trust, and the Tobacco Trust, among others.
The Tobacco Trust grew from 25 million dollars at inception to five hundred million pounds today, swallowing competitors as it expanded its market hold since its 1990 organization.
The Lincoln Nebraska vote ends saloon access by a 349 margin. The piece cites temperance growth, anti liquor lobbying, and city university influence as factors shaping the result. Leveridge aligned with Democrats on tariff reduction and supported lumber on the free list.
Roll of Honor shows subscribers and donors to The Democrat since last report with new subscribers marked. Names span Corydon New Amsterdam Madison Louisville St Louis Indianapolis and Texas among others and include addresses and initials. The notice also promotes a Saving and Loan Association offering 5 percent interest semi annually.
Miss Hazel V. Neist and Mr Ben M. Smith wed Sunday May 30 at the M E Church in New Middletown with May Smith playing the ceremony. The couple, after the service, left to music and will reside in New Middletown after June 15. The groom's parents hosted a reception for relatives and friends.
Danville residents C F E Hurst and David Beard returned home Saturday. Miss Mildred Wilbiar Clara Richert and L Grace Carroll are taking the music course. Ray Lopp spent vacation visiting his parents in Mauckport. W G Miller visited his parents in Georgetown. Miss Jack Krausgrill visited Indianapolis with her father George Krausgrill Corydon Junction. Flora Frank Ray Lopp and Ray S Frank gave finals last Thursday completing Scientific work this year. Nellye Kelley of Evans Landing entered school Monday and has completed the Sophomore year at New Albany High School.
An old nursing tip recommends applying Chamberlain's salve to sore nipples as soon as the child finishes nursing. Wipe clean before the next feeding. The remedy is widely used by trained nurses and sold by Louis P. Riley.
Attorney Lew M. O'Bannon advertises pension assistance for eligible individuals. Readers are asked to inclose postage for a reply and to write to his Corydon Indiana address.
Two good sows with sixteen pigs for sale listed by C. C. Hubbard in Ikureka Corydon R. R. 2. Phone. 23 a.
Harrison County Indiana coroner reports the body found in the Ohio River near James McRae's farm in Taylor township as Clarence Robinson of Kentucky. He died by accidental drowning on April 28, 1909, age about 38, 5 feet 11 inches, 120 pounds, light hair blue eyes, in working clothes, no valuables.
The Farmers' Savings & Trust Co announces appointment of administrator with the will annexed for the estate of Jane McFarland, deceased, late of Harrion county Indiana. The estate is solvent. Secretary 263 W. W. Cook.
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