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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
4
Lew M. O'Bannon, vehicle and proprietor, enters the post office at Corydon Indiana as second class matter. Rate card lists subscription details.
Advertising. Milling ads. 10 cents an inch each insertion Wenders 5 cents a line special rate on standing ads when time is shorter than three months made known on application. Notices for church socials entertainments with admission charged or for profit carry special rates 24 cents per line. Obituaries up to twenty lines and over twenty lines priced per line. Count six words to the line and send payment in money or stamps.
The piece laments the failure of Congress to renew the print paper and wood pulp tariff warning that the Paper Trust and high tariffs rob consumers and trusts prices. It urges voters to decide in November between people’s interests and corporate robberies.
In a fiery critique the Corydon Republican laments Republican logic shifting on the tariff as mass unemployment hits big cities. The piece questions the editor’s past claims that the Dingley tariff ensured prosperity and asks who caused the panic and widespread hunger.
The correspondent asks when the local Republican organ will address the question what caused the panic. The inquiry seeks clarity on the underlying reasons and responsibility.
Speech by Hon. Thomas R. Marshall in Logansport outlines Democratic views on citizen responsibility and governance. He argues officials are servants, urges public scrutiny, and criticizes graft and office proliferation while defending thrift and merit over privilege.
The statement argues that Harrison County voters want elected men to devote their time to official duties rather than private business. It emphasizes personal attention by officeholders to governance over private interests.
A reader asks why the Corydon Republican group has not criticized the county assessor who drew roughly five months of salary while his office was closed and he spent all his time on private business. The note implies concern over misuse or misallocation of public funds.
The article notes strong Republican whispers that Roosevelt may be renominated for president with delegates to Senator Bourne expressing support. It cites belief Taft cannot win if nominated and predicts a bitter fight at the Chicago Republican National Convention opening next Tuesday.
A description notes an Elgin National watch with seven jewels in an open-face twenty year gold filled case. The American retailer’s cost to stock this item is listed as 10.75 dollars.
The text notes a watch sold to an England dealer for 87.41 with a line implying the American buyer must pay regular profit plus dealer margin, amounting to thirty seven percent more for an American made watch than the English customer pays. It ends with the phrase Paid by American purchaser.
The Commoner argues the American watch trust exploits protective tariff to rob American consumers and asks why tariff revision is delayed.
After adjournment President Roosevelt is urged by the Attorney General to begin prosecutions against the Paper Trust. The Associated Press notes it as a rebuke to Congress, highlighting a clash between Republican leadership and wealth interests. Voters will judge this conduct in the upcoming election.
Democratic candidate for Indiana governor Thomas R. Marshall spoke at a June 2 Richmond banquet, urging voters to support the Democratic ticket and denouncing aristocracy and special privilege while defending voter rights and national and state issues. He urged all county voters to unite for the Democratic cause. He that is not for us is against us.
Local advertisement for J. J. Bullett & Son offering lawn mowers scythes swaths and grain cradles to customers seeking agricultural and yard care tools.
Symptoms include heaviness after meals belching gas sour taste in mouth and sluggish bowels. The note highlights stomach catarrh relief and outlines common signs to watch for.
Alderman George W. Weicke of Denver and several Tennessee and Minnesota residents report Peruna benefits for catarrh of the stomach. They describe illness, failed treatments, and recovery after using Peruna, urging others to try the remedy and publish their testimonials.
Lafe LaDuke traveled to Indianapolis. Bertha Wolfe attended New Albany last week. John Foreman signed a contract to repair the Union LL B church. A dinner in honor of Mrs Isa Ingery drew a good crowd. Mr and Mrs Ning Shaffer visited Mrs Lizzie Schoen Sunday afternoon. Ambrose LaDuke and family spent Sunday with William Wilson's family. Walter Foreman George Conlee and John McElfresh visited Joe Kitt erman Sunday. Mr and Mrs Edward Schoen and daughter Viola of Louisville and Oretta Payne of New Albany visited Philip Schoen's family Saturday and Sunday.
Elizabeth residents report Mr and Mrs Hugh Callhoon of Louisville visiting Mrs Charles Scales while the M E Church Ladies Aid served cream and cake to all. The Elizabeth brass band provided music as Mary McFee of Louisville visits her aging parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Glasgow aged 83 years 4 months and 79 years 8 months both in good health.
Lew M. OBannon of Corydon Indiana, with ten years in pension claims, is now admitted to practice before the Pension Bureau and Interior Department in Washington. He invites letters with return postage. Pineules claim to ease kidney related backache and bladder issues with a 30 day trial for $1. Sold by L A Riely & Son.
Ginkins and Flock announce a new meat market to accompany their fruit stand. The venture expands retail offerings and may draw broader customer traffic to the corner shop.
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