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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1911
Page
2
Rae Corydon Demorret published every Wednesday since 1856 with circulation in 2012. Lew O’Bannon serves as editor and proprietor. The paper is entered at Corydon post office as second class matter.
Advertisement rates listed include 1 cent per inch with 5 cents for readers, special standing ad rate for long terms with notice requires three months. Church notices, entertainment events charging admission, and for profit notices have higher rates. Obituaries under twenty lines free, over twenty lines 2 cents per line. Six words per line, send payment with copy.
The Indiana State Superintendent of Public Instruction announced a distribution of the tuition deficiency fund aiding thirty three counties north of the National Road including Pulaski Starke and Huntington. Amounts vary by county with Bartholomew receiving the largest and Perry the smallest. Unspent funds carry over to next year while some counties were excluded due to ineligibility. Public notice lists each county and its aid amount alongside totals and the rationale behind distribution.
The piece notes President Taft may appoint John Hays Hammond as special American Ambassador to the English king’s coronation amid mixed protests. It mocks Ballinger’s Alaska ties and hints at cabinet reshuffles. A March sale advertises 25 lbs sugar for 1 with every 5 in purchases at Jackson & Co Crandall.
The article urges readers to settle outstanding accounts owed to the Democrat and other creditors. It notes farmers doctors merchants laborers and governments all rely on timely payments. It mentions a fundraiser for a new Democrat home and a land sale near Crandall on a Tuesday in March.
The February 1911 librarian’s report notes a daily average of visitors and strong demand for histories such as History of the French Revolution and The Life of Lincoln. Nancy Benton signs as librarian, praising increased readers and home loan activity and urging continued reading.
Sens Fertilizers markets Globe Daybreak and more with spring crop urgency. Clyde Lottick will collect accounts at Lindsey sale near Crandall on March 2 and 2t, amid property sales and customer service at Ram sey store.
The Indiana legislature adjourned March 6 after a busy session, with 252 bills passed and 4 vetoes by Governor Marshall. The Democrats largely supported the people while Republicans backed corporate interests, and the review praises many enacted laws, faults a few defeated measures, and notes the franchise referendum was killed by bipartisan opposition and party maneuvering.
Advertisement announces Scott's Emulsion sold by all druggists and asks to send name of paper and the ad for a Savings Bank and Child's Sketch Book. Mentions Scott & Boyid at 269 Pearl Street New York and a Good Luck Penny fact bank.
Proceedings of the March term show refunds of 26.65 to G W Wiseman and 749.04 to W D Barnes, plus 108.96 to Wm J Arnold for land wrongly sold. Engineers report free gravel road work in Spencer Morgan Jackson townships. Viewers appointed for a Jackson Township highway petition. Damages assessed at 2 for Wetzel property. Saloons limited to one per 800 inhabitants.
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