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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
4
The Corydon Democrat is a weekly newspaper established in 1856 with a reported circulation of 5400. Lew M. O'Bannon is listed as proprietor and publisher, with subscription options for one year six months and three months.
The notice outlines advertising rates: 1 cent per inch with 5 cents per line for readers, special standing ads, and reduced rates for longer insertions. It mentions obituaries and extra charges for larger listings, with a confusing rate structure and tax wording.
President Wilson presses Congress to enact reforms with broad backing as the tariff and currency measures progress. He has earned high regard from lawmakers for his grasp of public questions and his administration’s 15 months in office.
The piece argues the old Republican party failed the people, with wealth concentrating in few hands and corruption in politics. It questions Roosevelt’s leadership for 1916, suggesting the Progressives seek a new figure and noting Teddy’s lasting influence and potential party moves.
The discussion in both houses shows a large majority supporting repeal of the free tolls act allowing U S vessels free Panama passage. President Wilson and Democratic leaders aim to push anti trust legislation through before adjournment, with public support for remedial measures against unlawful combinations despite lobbying.
The Louisville Post portraits Wilson as a man of great intellect and steadfast will, comparably strong to Jackson and Lincoln in resolve. It argues his calm, inexorable approach steadies policy, preventing tariff and currency shifts toward Germanization or Wall Street influence.
The first inheritance tax payment under the 1915 law was 120 dollars from the Schmidt estate of Christian Schmidt of Newmarket Clark County. The estate valued at 20 000 was divided among four daughters each receiving 5000. after exemptions the taxable value was 212 008 with a 1 percent rate. The tax schedule varied by relationship and estate size, with top rates reaching fifteen percent for nonrelatives on very large estates.
An advertisement offers a redduction sale on eyeglasses and frames with 26 years of experience by Dr J A Hotsell optometrist and mentions discounts up to 75 to 90 percent on repairs. It also promotes Golden Eye Lotion and warns eye strain causes headaches while urging consultation for vision issues. The ad claims numerous fittings in Harrison county and notes office location in Corydon Indiana. The rest of the page reports the identification of a drowned model Juanita Delmar found in the Ohio River, inquest details, and a land-for-club offer in Florida plus local real estate listings in Corydon.
A garbled notice announces an application for a liquor license with fragmented place names and partial directions. The readable text references Lass Heend brain, Crapo, Te ada, Dwentyeone, and a store with directions toward waterponte Sono. The document lacks coherent details about the applicant, location, or deadline.
The undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Isaiah Tihler deceased. All persons having claims against the estate are notified to present them with proof to the administrator.
The document announces the appointment of an executor for an estate. It names the executor, discusses probate authority, and indicates the location and date related to the appointment. The text references individuals and a court process but contains many unclear fragments.
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