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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
2
A paragraph from Corydon Indiana notes post office handling and a rate card subscription notice for mail service. The item identifies Lew M. O Bannon as proprietor and references second class matter status.
The Indianapolis Independent argues tariffs favor beneficiaries while harming American workers and merchants. It notes post office data showing aliens sending home $83,890,426 abroad last year, with Indiana contributing about $4 million, and calls for revising or removing tariff schedules to protect home labor and industry.
Republican convention delegates denounce tariffs as unfair to unskilled labor and foreign workers. They argue the tariffs favor millionaire manufacturers and offer no real protection to American laborers facing immigrant competition.
A local Republican organ questions panic claims by urging farmers to report price levels. The piece implies continued denial of a price crisis and criticizes inaction on widespread hunger concerns.
The Corydon Republican editor is accused of misleading voters over the Scott township ballots from April 3 primary. County Clerk James McRae and deputy Amos Lemmon defend that all ballots remained sealed and preserved in the clerk’s office, with Engleman as inspector and a trusted township election board, challenging the rival paper to prove any falsehood.
The letter accuses a local Republican paper of misinformation ahead of the election. It praises the April 3 Democratic primary as fair and the ticket as strong, urging Democrats to stay vigilant, act dutifully, and defeat Republicans on election day.
The Indianapolis Independent notes Thomas R. Mashall at the Eighth district Democratic convention impressed both Democrats and Republicans. Mashall uses force, logic, and wit, avoiding flustered habits while gaining Republican backing in eastern Indiana. The piece links labor outflow to currency needs and mocks Indiana Republicans for unfair tactics among Roosevelt Taffites.
A Teddy Bear stood in for an absent Oklahoma delegate at the Republican National Convention. The piece notes Teddy and federal officeholders dominated the event, with Burrows delivering a keynote, while Taft resignations and a proposed appointment of Caleb Powers are mentioned amid tensions and party defeats in Chicago and Ohio.
Nebraska congressmen and staff praise Peruna as an effective remedy for coughs and colds. Hon. W. F. Andrews of Hastings cites public education work. Hon. Thomas Cale of Alaska and Hon. C. Slemp of Virginia share positive testimonials. Peruna tablets offered as convenient form and praised by a Tenn. man cured of chronic catarrh.
Indiana Fairbanks supporters face pressure as Chicago faction warns against Taft nomination. Racially charged threats escalate tensions within the party amid nominating debates.
Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets praised for stomach trouble cures. A man spent over two thousand dollars on medicine before being cured by a few boxes. Samples free at Riely & Son's drug store. Also auctioneer George H. Plohr offers farm sales in Harrison county from New Salisbury. A jewelers trade note urges holding surplus diamonds and warns against giving them to charity. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Sieve advertised for piles. The Great Beautifier urges spreading joy.
A nice, comfortable home in Corydon is for sale cheap and on easy terms. Inquire at this office.
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