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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
4
The notice outlines the weekly publication schedule by Wednesday, 1856 establishment with a 2700 circulation and Corydon Indiana post office entry. It lists subscription rates for out of county in advance, advertising charges at 10 cents per inch, and reader rates at 5 cents per line with special rates for standing ads and special notices. It also details church event notices and obituary related charges per line and stamp payment.
The piece argues the coming tariff law will favor the few over the many and contrasts Republican and Democratic theories. It recalls Beveridge’s party loyalty on lumber tariffs and questions whether he will align with his party on final passage. It notes the GOP promised an extra session after the president’s inauguration to revise the tariff.
The Floyd County debate after the local option election shows tension between factions. The New Albany Public Press called to end boycotts, urging respect for majority will and individual rights in liquor saloon issues. The piece argues any boycott against dissenters erodes good citizenship and urges unity and civil respect at the ballot.
The piece argues that the key political issue is whether the people rule through majority decision. It criticizes wealth concentration and transfer of earnings as contrary to majority rule, urging this issue to stay forefront in campaigns.
Senator Gore argues for domestic banana production to bolster North Dakota and New England, proposing tariff schemes and home grown groves from Maine to Boston. He mocks “theorists” while urging industry, and questions GOP promises to lift burdens after inauguration.
A list of readers who have subscribed or paid since the last report. New subscribers are marked with a leading X. Notable names include Jas M Kron Elizabeth Nellie Hunter Borden Ind RR 1 W M Kellum Worth George Wagner Ensign Kan Roy J M Baxter Indianapolis Jennie Cromwell Elizabet RR 1 John Phipps Cooksville Ill J I E Williar Laconia RR 1 G W Conrad Cisco 1 RR 1 Sam E Fowler Kearney Neb J M Graves New Salisbury Harriett Feller Corydon and others.
A mother with no formal training shares her unscripted, tireless approach to raising a dozen children. She relies on love, courage, discipline, and daily commitment, resisting trends while maintaining honesty and strength. Her wisdom comes from lived experience, not formal methods.
A travel note praises the Monon railroad for good service on a New Albany to Lafayette round trip. It highlights smooth roads, first class coaches, courteous staff, and fast Louisville to Chicago trains. The route passes farming landscapes and towns with Indiana University, Wabash College, DePauw University, Purdue University nearby.
A reflective poem tracing a young life from fragile youth to tested manhood. It speaks of honor as a guiding polar star and duty as the compass that keeps one true, through temptations and storms toward steadfast virtue.
Clark county voters approved the local option by 1035 to make the county wet. In Jeffersonville township the wets won 1316 to retain saloons. The town hosts sixty three saloons amid the shift.
AMZI WEAVER announces Tuesday as the Posey Township trustee office day for official business. Call on Tuesday to arrange is requested by the trustee, who identifies as Posey Township Trustee.
Justice Brewer notes the United States spends 365 million dollars yearly for no purpose, about a million daily, representing 65 percent of government expenses. He imagines benefits if redirected toward homes, youth support, libraries, education, hospitals, parks, and tuberculous eradication.
An old remedy claims to tone the liver stomach and bowels and increase appetite with no distress after eating. Marketed as Americas greatest dyspepsi cure, it is priced at 50 cents and guaranteed by Louis 8. Riely.
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