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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1899
Page
4
The piece attacks local politics and alleged corruption around the Poor Farm deal. It questions George Washington Self’s role and accuses Republicans of extravagance while praising Democratic efforts to cut debt. It argues over-site costs if the asylum were moved to the Wise farm.
A Crawford County Democrat accuses the Norrison county grand jury of bias, noting five Republicans and one Democrat preside over many dog cases while the 2,695 shortage against a Republican official remains unexplored, claiming nonpartisan rhetoric masks politics.
A satirical piece uses a fox chase scene to mock political figures. It calls Grannie Self the old hound trailing a cold path while accusing Republicans and Democrats of hidden deeds. The narrator urges action to chase real live game in politics.
The text attacks General Miles over canned beef sent to soldiers, condemns Eagan and Alger, and critiques McKinley for dismissing Eagan. It cites Daniel Webster on gold and silver, arguing constitutional issues amid postwar political critique. The piece targets accountability and constitutional authority.
The piece notes that Republicans may lose three Senate seats in the next Congress with Pennsylvania Delaware and California not electing and Utah short for Democrats. It urges governing by popular vote to elect Senators.
A Vincennes Sun reader quotes criticism of an Asiatic archipelago for baboon farming while arguing the nation needs utensils but rejects the proposal as unneeded. The remark reflects satirical rural newspaper tone.
Mr. McKinley advocates a four year continuation of the gold standard and war taxes. The people are reminded they will have a say on the subject in 1900.
The piece parodies political and economic debates noting distant wars, the gold standard, trust conflicts, and satirical lines about riches and war. It references General Miles, trust stock, and calls for settling policy controversies, with hints of ridicule toward politicians and lawmakers.
The Buskirk school, led by Prof. Gev. W. Binkley with assistant Daniel Sharp, closed last Saturday March 25 after a day of routine work using the latest teaching methods. A luncheon followed, hosted by several local patrons and teachers, then an evening program of recitations and dialogues featured pupils and guests. Music came from Wise man’s gramophone and Deatrick and Huntsinger’s string band A Puri.
Advertises an exclusive shoe store sale by C M Miller offering all kinds of footwear and urging readers to visit for a wide selection.
We have devoted the entire second floor of our spacious store to sale and display of ready made garments. Coats and suits from 4.98 to premium lines, 35 styles to select from. Separate skirts, well lined, from 73 cents upward. Silk and satin skirts. Shirt waists in percales lawns and silks, new goods, no carried over. New spring capes in brocaded silk with lace and jet trim at 1.25 to 6.00. Children’s reefers and a superb line of petticoats in silk and sateen. Wrappers in percale, lawn and calico.
Our Shoe Department offers 500 pairs of children and misses all leather shoes in tan or black with lace or button. Sizes 5 to 8 priced 50c, sizes 8 1/2 to 11 at 69c, sizes 11 to 2 at 1.00. Ladies all leather shoes black or tan lace or button cloth or kid uppers priced 1.25, regular 1.75. Ladies’ shoes in stores at 3.00 offered here at 2.00. Men's shoes in all styles on multiple lasts priced 98c to 1.98, marked down from 25c–50c higher elsewhere.
The Royal Neighbors of America auxiliary of the Modern Woodmen of America organized at Mauckport in May 1898 with twenty charter members and added 23 new members on March 18 1899. Deputy Supreme Oracle Miss J E Runice of Ft Branch attended and instructed on floor and secret works. A sumptuous repast followed the adoption services and members praise the society’s social and beneficiary value.
Local notice invites readers to share news and social happenings while offering household tips and local ads. It includes a promo for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and hatchery eggs, with contact details for George L. Hess in Corydon.
The ad promotes wool dress fabrics including 34 inch novelty and check wool from 12 1 2 to lic per yard offered at 81c. A second lot of all wool novelty dress goods priced 25c. to 50c per yard with value from 35 to 50c. Black crepons range 49c to 2.50 per yard. Trimmings and silks are also advertised.
Ad promotes glove sale priced at one dollar in multiple colors and sizes. Items described as best ever offered and fitted to the hand with a warranty.
Bank ledger shows loans totaling 106,308.00 with related charges including furniture 442.00 taxes advanced 410.25 and insurance 45. Real estate 2,650.90 and cash 10,527.87. Liabilities list includes dividends 61.22 deposits 12,120.15 surplus 3,124.18 and current earnings 5,284.35.
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