Advertiser notes and political snippets from Corydon and beyond
Editorial page compiles rate card data for the Corydon newspaper and spans current political chatter. It cites government seed sentiment, Congress opening work, medical doctor counts in Congress, revenue figures for Great Britain, Kansas oil policy, Tom Lawson’s take, an University of Chicago cancer operation, and calls for voting machines in Iowa-like reform spirit.
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Winc Ry Harper
University of Chicago
Centenary of steam traction rail road marked by Merthyr Tydfil trial
February 18 marks 100 years since steam traction rail roads began with a five ton moving engine at Merthyr Tydfil. Inventor Richard Trevithie, a Cornishman, showcased an eight inch cylinder and toothed wheels. The engine drew fifteen tons at five miles per hour but few runs were made as the experiment proved not commercially profitable.
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Merthyr Tydfil
Richard Trevithie
Power and influence threaten free institutions, critics warn
The author argues that real industrial and commercial peace cannot exist while John D. Rockefeller, J P Morgan, the Armours, the Swifts, the Hills, and the Warrimans hold power. Self-imposed curbs do not remove the danger. the fangs must be removed to render the snake harmless.
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John D. Rockefeller
J. Pierpoint Morgan
The
Armours
Swifts
Hills
Warrimans
Léx
Inauguration Program Details for Roosevelt's Day
A historic program outlines Roosevelt's inauguration day on March 4. The sequence includes departure from the White House, senate ceremonies, oath and address, outdoor processions, and the inaugural ball. Attendance and public interest are noted, with a comparison to McKinley’s 1897 turnout.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Fairbanks
White House
SBP
Pension Building
Up. M
McKinley
Impoverished Sol Impoverished Soil Needs Fertilizer
A chemist analyzes poor soil to determine the correct fertilizer for various crops. If blood is lacking, a doctor prescribes treatments to replenish the deficient red cells, often via tonics or a concentrated fat source, the latter being the most readily absorbed nutrient.
Indirect Bribery Claim Shakes Indiana House Vote
In Indianapolis, during a vote on the anti cigarette bill, Rep. Baker held up a hundred dollar bill claiming members were paid by tobacco trusts to defeat the measure. He named A. O. Baker as the agent who gave the money. A warrant was issued but Baker absconded. The charge triggered a house stampede and the bill passed by a large margin.
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House of the Generally Assembly
Indianapolis
Baker
Tobacco Or Cigarettes Trusts
Our Pikes Demand Road Law Enforcement
Citizens urge strict oversight of pikes after thaw damage. A superintendent oversees pike rules, with log hauling halted until thaw ends. The call includes prosecuting violators and reporting unlawful loads to authorities to protect and expand roads.
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Board of Commissioners
Texas fruit lands advertised travel offer
Big money in growing for northern markets. On February 7th 21st March 7th and 21st round trip homeseekers tickets from St Louis to Texas points at 75 percent of one way fare not exceeding $15. One way colonist tickets at half fare plus $2 on February 21st and March 21st. Booklet on Texas fruit lands map and timetable from L O Schaefer T P A Cotton BeltRoute Cincinnati Ohio.
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St. Louis
Texas
West and Southwest travel and land offers for colonists
Greatly reduced one way colonist rates on Feb 21 and March 21 1905 to Arkansas Texas Indian and Oklahoma Territories and many Western states. Home-seeker rates with round trips selling every first and third Tuesday each month, 21 day limit. Through Pullman sleepers from St Louis via Missouri Pacific or Santa Mountains Router with stopovers. Descriptive literature and maps free. Consult ticket agent or R T Matthews Norton Building Louisville Ky.
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Missouri Pacific Ry
Iron Mountain
St. Louis
Cairo
Memphis
Arkansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Pullman
Missouria Pacificky
Snon Mountsain
California
R. T. Matthews
Norton Bldg
Louisville
Jeffersonville Aged Home to Receive Donation Hope
John C. Zulauf, president of the Citizens' National Bank, offers a large dwelling on West Market Street to the Home for the Aged with a condition to raise 5000 dollars for refurbishing. A six district committee will recruit funds and begin immediately.
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Jeffersonville
Ano
John C. Zulauf
Citizens’ National Bank
West Market Street
Wats
Deafness Cure and Cattarh Remedy Ad Featured
An old advertisement promises Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure deafness caused by catarrh. It offers one hundred dollars for any case not cured, with a Toledo based firm, contact details, and a druggist price. The text also includes public admonitions on behavior and a brief Rockville Tribune reflection about kindness and avoiding harsh punishment.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Public Auction Notice for John Shaffer New Middletown
Public sale of personal property by John Shaffer of New Middletown at his store room on Wednesday March 15. Items include a full line of harness hardware tinware oils paints all in good condition. Usual sale terms apply and buyers are urged to attend for bargains. £ 22-3w
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John Shaffer
New Middletown
State of Indiana
Harrison County
Burrel F. Forbes
Bluford Sappenfield
Aiso
Indiana
Christopher
H. Kern
J. P
Scott's Emulsion Promises Strength and Palatability
The ad touts Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as nourishing and strengthening when other tonics fail. It claims the product is palatable for both children and adults and offers two ample free samples. The message contains garbled trailing text and marketing claims.
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Joan
Eskell Farm for Sale Near Ramsey Indiana
100 acre Eskell farm with 30 acres timber sits one mile east of Ramsey on the Ramsey and New Salisbury road. Includes a good house outbuildings cistern and a young orchard. For details contact Levi J. Pinare 125 8w Corydon Ind RR No. 4.
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Eskell
Ramsey
New Salisbury
Levi J. Pinaire
Corydon, Ind
R. R. No
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