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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1901

Page

4

Editor and Proprietors Notice from Corydon Indiana

Entered at the Corydon Indiana post office as second class matter. Office Democrat Building. Terms: One Year in Advance $1.00 1.25 $1.15.

Corydon, Ind

Prosperity Debates In Tax and Finance Circles

The piece discusses tax policy, stock markets, and political stances. It notes Britain’s income tax rise and critiques on treasure spending, referencing Rockefeller Vanderbilt and bankers. It reports on Sir Michael Hicks-Beach and war costs, with Lexington anniversary and New York Senate tax votes shaping the debate.

Sir Michael icks-Beach Exedec Great Britain House of Commons South South Africa

England's Deficit and Protectionist Tax Debate

A garbled extract discusses tax policy in England, opposing protectionism and arguing for or against new taxes to balance the deficit. It references Lee, Joby Bull, and protectionists in a charged debate about tariff influence and economic strategy.

Lee Sheur Joby Bull Maghuad

Right Man in the Right Place Shines in Harrison Township

The writer praises road supervisor L. Stover for improving public highways from Harrison southwest to Corydon. Cobble stones replace mud holes and graded surfaces replace hollows, with water draining properly. Landowners with fence or crop encroachment faced road widening, and the author urges others to follow his example, expressing willingness to vote for Stover again.

Harrison Township Corydon L. Stover

Colored School Honors Roll and Upcoming Closing

The roll of honor for the present month includes Maud Johnson George Stith Willie Brown Frank Arnett Carston Carter Edna Powell and Ada Brown. Mrs Ella Funk leads the sewing class preparing the shirt waist study with Mrs Self managing this month. Closing exercises are planned for Tuesday evening May 28 at the school hall featuring the operetta The Gypsey Queen.

Maud Johnson George Stith Willie Brown Frank Arnett Carston Carter Edna Powell Ada Brown Ella Funk

New Pension Law Affects Widows Of Soldiers

Under the pension law passed March 3 2801 a widow of a soldier may have her name restored to the pension rolls and receive 812 per month if not earning more than 200 a year. The rule applies if she remarried or divorced upon her own petition and without fault.

His Eminence wins Derby at Churchill Downs in 2078

The Derby at Churchill Downs concluded last Monday with His Eminence beating the field in the mile and a quarter race in 2078 before a crowd of 25 000. The article also notes local notices about court acts distribution and a weathered public interest in farming and seeds.

Churchill Downs General Assembly Circuit Court

Local Notes From White Cloud and Corydon Area

Miss Attie Sooner visiting home in Corydon after attending theo V No. at Corydon. Miss Ila Sibert called on relatives here during the latter part of the week. Miss Georgia McAdams, of this place, took the graduation examination on Saturday. Bee Wiseman, ill with pneumonia fever, shows rapid improvement.

Attie Sooner Theo. V. No Corydon Ila Sibert Georgia McAdams Bee Wiseman

Orange Blossoms Tie Names in Local Notices

Orange Blossoms, Jobo Byrum and Mybel Brasheare, James R. Kelley and Mary E. F. Ferree appear in the readable portion of a local notice page. The fragment hints at a civil or social event involving multiple individuals and a family or community context.

Jobo Byrum Mybel Brasheare James R. Kelley Mary E. F. Ferree

Consumption warnings and self care advice

An old advertisement urges early attention to consumption and promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a home remedy. It claims the disease is stoppable in its early stage and offers free sample pigs and contact details for OTT & BOWNE and druggists in New York.

Levi Mauck Scott Township Mey Scott OTT & Bowne Pearl Street New York Si. OO Bright Boston Old Capital

Obituary for Philip Borden dies after illness in April

Philip Borden, 62, a progressive farmer from Scott township, died April 5 after a fall related illness. He introduced the first mowing machine in the township, married twice, leaving five children and a wife. Funeral April 6 at Hottell's graveyard with Rev. Pearch officiating. survived by a father, three sisters, one brother, five sons, one daughter, and a wife.

Philip Borden Borden Esther Sharp Jesus Christ Hottell’s Pearch

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Ad Promotes Digestive Relief

An advertisement from L. A. Riely & Son touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a scientifically developed remedy that digests all kinds of food, warning against starving to cure indigestion and urging readers to eat plenty of well digested meals.

L. A. Riely & Son

Go to the polls early Monday and vote

A brief civic reminder urging residents to cast ballots early on Monday to participate in the election. It emphasizes timely voting and civic duty without naming candidates or measures.

Court House

College Notes Debating Club Grows at Corydon

New faces join school activities with lively debating, elocution, and music. Prof Wenders leads vocal class. Misses Voras Keller and Pelling recite. a social evening features promenades, a conversationalist vote, and stage games ending with Bert Williams and Lucy Fowler as champions. The next social will be in May.

Corydon Josie Voras Nellie Keller Annie Pelling Bert Williams Frank Pierson Hovors

Farm notes point to delayed planting and new post office

The write up notes a late spring with oats sown and good peach prospects but poor apples. Corn planting is postponed to May 5 and good pasture to May 15. A new post office opens at Lowdell with L. C. Adams. P. M. mail will be applied daily from Depauw.

Pew Lowdell L. C. Adams P.M Depauw

Star Grocery Ad and Corydon School Report 1901

The Star Grocery invites Harrison county farmers to trade at New Albany premises and highlights top market produce, tea and coffee, and Howard W. Spurr roasted coffees. Corydon public schools report for April 26 1901 shows enrollment 415 and attendance figures. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is recommended for piles with a claim of prior remedies failing.

Harrison County New Albany Star Grocery Howard W. Spurr Corydon Jesse W. Riddle Sup‘t

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