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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
1
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The Indiana Democratic Convention in Indianapolis nominated a full state ticket and praised recent party work. Key figures included Governor candidate John A. M. Adair, U.S. Senator candidate John W. Kern, and Thomas Taggart for U S Senator amid the death of Shively. Nominations for state officers and judges were made, with Mason J. Niblack winning the lieutenant governor race after five ballots.
The Indiana Democratic slate includes four former lawmakers Van Nuys Yarling Niblack Branaman plus Leonard B. Clore who briefly ran for governor. Samuel L. Scott of Jeffersonville was nominated for Superintendent of Public Instruction, defeating McIntosh two to one. The convention urged remaking state laws and sent notes on Wilson Marshall renomination, with full ticket to appear on November ballots.
The article criticizes the local Republican paper for anti Democratic bias and hypocrisy toward presidents, citing Theodore Roosevelt Albert Beveridge and J Frank Hanly as examples and noting James E Watson’s lobbyist past and high earnings as a campaign point. The piece suggests Watson may stump in Corydon before November to defend GOP positions.
Resch and Bauer announce a daily International bus route from New Middletown through Corydon to New Albany with departures 7 00 A M from New Middletown 1746 A M Corydon and 8 30 A M Lanesville return 2 30 P M from Shrader's Livery New Albany. L P Zabel & Co promote DeLaval separators and butter production urging farmers to use skim milk for calves and hogs. Mr and Mrs Henry Seburn visited New Albany and Louisville to see The Birth of a Nation.
Columbus reader Mrs. J. Bartow describes six years of illness and weight loss due to female troubles and nervousness. After ten days on Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound she reports improved appetite, stomach comfort, and weight gain, claiming the medicine saved her life and restored health.
Town Marshal C C Gaily advocates a town wide cleanup and white washing effort in Corydon. He notes many needed tasks on private properties and urges all citizens, young and old, to participate to improve the town within the coming weeks.
Local residents John May Murray Ferree J M Ford and Harry Williar frequent Corydon Louisville and Evans Landing areas. Sheep hog cholera losses reported. a Mosquito Creek bridge project proceeds with Vin cennes Bridge Co. Church meetings Sunday school attendance 114. Miss Lillian Meyer leads Christian Endeavor with focus Sunday observance.
A surprise party was held Saturday evening for Julius and Eva Harbeson with about 2 o clock gathering. Guests included Nellie Lottich Verdia Berg Ada Felker Edna Turley Helen Erstine Georgia Bruce Elizabeth Davis Mrs Ben Riley Mrs Oscar Harbeson Paul Reagan Wayne Johnnie Ul yskowinski Forrest Frank Turley Carl Ripperdan Carl Hguswald. An erg hunt and games followed a program with music by Mrs Oscar Harbeson and Julius Harbeson on the Vietron. Refreshments of cake cracker jack lemonade and candy were served. Eva, celebrating a birthday, received many presents and all departed late saying they had a good time.
Household chores and social visits fill the week as residents report rain affecting farm work and several residents sharing Sundays with friends. Local fishermen visited Camp Widman, while Wyandotte hosted egg hunts, a ball game, and foot races with Slabtown and Bluebirds praised for speed.
Advertising copy for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children claims they relieve feverishness bad stomach teething disorders and regulate bowels while preventing worms. It notes 28 years of use by mothers and says sample is free with druggists selling at 25 cents. Address Mother Gray Co LeRoy New York.
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