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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
4
The Corydon Democrat announces its established history since 1856 with a circulation of 2636. Lew M O Bannon serves as editor and proprietor. Subscription rates are offered for one year six months and three months with in advance payment required.
Ad space rates listed for Japlay section. Ten cents per inch for insertions. Weeders available at five cents per line. Special standing ad rates apply when duration exceeds three months and are disclosed upon inquiry.
The paper charges special rates for church notices and entertainments with no admission profit items. Obituaries over twenty lines incur extra fees at eight cents per line. six words count as one line. Payment accepted in money or stamps.
A political editorial argues Congress must be revised before tariff changes, cites wage cuts and 2,000,000 unemployed, decries Republican corruption in Washington and Philadelphia transit, and urges Democrats to mobilize from now to November to secure victory.
A reader questions why hog prices swing under tariff policy noting grain surplus and foreign demand fix prices. The letter mocks Republican claims about tariff prosperity and asks for an explanation of price fluctuations under the Dingrey and Webber tariffs.
The speech to the Lincoln League in Wabash Indiana asserts the Republican party is not for sale and cannot be bought while noting rumors of large sums spent to influence politics. It questions whether such funds influenced 1904 outcomes and suggests a political side swipe at Fairbanks supporters.
Missouri congressman Champ Clark labeled Franklin D. Roosevelt belligerent and unable to express views on any question, mocking his weather comments. He contrasted allies and foes among Indiana Fairbanks Republicans, noting harsh White House opinions from Hoosier Republicans.
The Hoosier argues that Fairbanks’ machine pushes Subsidy Jim Watson as governor candidate, but criticizes his support for tariffs, subsidies, tax methods, trusts, and special interests, calling his candidacy misaligned with Indiana voters ahead of November.
The Brownsville shooting of 25th Infantry colored troops dominates Republican politics this year. Senator Foraker defends the negro in the party as Lodge's resolution pins blame on the unit. A Senate Military Affairs vote of 8 to 4 supports the finding, signaling a heated floor battle.
Negotiations between the Southern railway and its employes over a proposed wage reduction have collapsed as the workers refused to accept the cut.
An editorial argues the 1907 panic stemmed from misused power and greedy elites allied with the Republican party. It warns that financiers control policy, trigger panics for profits, and seeks to expose causes behind widespread misery and calls for accountability.
Advertorial style notes claim Peruna treats la grippe or grip epidemic catarrh. Testimonials from Robt. L. Madison and others praise Peruna for nasal and systemic relief, with claims of quicker recovery and prevention of after effects.
The piece argues that the time is opportune for reforms and predicts an asset currency and a ship subsidy law that would channel millions to a few wealthy ship owners. It decries postwar legislation granting privileges to the few at the expense of the many, likening it to 1873 and 1893 panics and warning that wealth built on chicanery and party alliances endangers the nation's future.
Editors note a shift in topic with no references to Uns eXamled prosperity the foil dinner pail Lt well enough alone wages increased or the Cleveland panic. They also report absence of General Coxey and Soup houses in Republican coverage and seek explanation for this editorial change.
The press notes Mayor Buckwalter of Indianapolis and ex Governor Durbin of Anderson, among other delegates to the Republican National Convention, would not grieve if Vice President Fairbanks fails to secure the nomination for president.
Digestive health ad notes hurried eating causes indigestion and promotes Mi o na stomach tablets for relief. It claims a 50 cent box price and a money back guarantee if Mi o na fails, under UL and A Riely & Son.
The undersigned offers a span of good work mules for sale all well broke. One span is three years old and another four this coming spring. Crandall Ind. contact Txos J Stevens Harrison County phone Crandall, Ind 198.
Notice to tomato growers announces canning factory acreage books at W. H. Buileit & Sons. Growers may call to secure contracts covering acres to plant. Seeds furnished free. Mr Joe Graves will represent the company at Corydon Junction to arrange acreage. Corydos Canning Co, R. C. Exxis, Secy. 1194.
C C Thompson of 107 East Main Street New Albany Indiana advertises one of the best telephone boxes for sale for homes with telephones. He invites inquiries and directs interested buyers to Box 91 Corydon for further details and a good family proposition to move west to farm.
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