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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1915
Page
4
A fragment notes the Corydon Indiana post office and its designation as second class, indicating a postal status matter within ongoing local notices.
Rate card details for advertising in the paper with charges per line and per inch, special standing ads, church notices, entertainment admissions, and general notices. Mentions obituaries, six word lines, and payment in money or stash.
A historical column condemns revival of Civil War rhetoric in politics. It cites John Marston of Nebraska and Thurston’s remarks as efforts to exploit sectional feeling. It praises Lincoln era unity and warns against demagogues stirring political prejudice for gain.
A fragment discusses crime and political corruption in Indiana, noting prosecutions of Haute citizens and officials. It questions whether graft is confined to two cities or widespread, and suggests federal involvement to curb influence and control.
The piece reports indictments tied to election fraud across Illinois and Indiana, alleging hundreds of Black voters were paid to back Republican and Democratic tickets in Danville and Terre Haute on the same day. It cites Roy Shattuck as a congressional candidate under federal indictment and calls for ongoing political cleansing.
The article discusses Theodore Roosevelt defending big donors to the 1904 Republican campaign fund as ordinary churchlike offerings. It notes opposition to his view, describes Roosevelts reluctance to alienate supporters, and invites local readers to publish approval or rejection of this stance in the Democrat.
A discussion of Indiana as a national politics battleground notes steady Republican aims to win Progressive votes. Ex Vice President pairbanks speech at Corydon is cited, with Harding of Ohio urging a return of old guard and warning against new issues. Editorial from the Indianapolis Star quoted on party dynamics.
The article argues that many Republicans risk alienating Progressives by clinging to old-era control. It cites Senator Borah and Senator La Follette, noting their doubt that the GOP can sweep to victory without concessions. It predicts a likely division and calls for moderates to shape new issues alongside the old.
John T. Mc Cutcheon presents two cartoons showing men avoiding enlistment and marriage for patriotic duty. The caption notes crowds applauding soldiers and a bachelor fleeing the fair sex. Article cites June income tax receipts likely to top 80 million dollars with more filers than last year.
A good eighty one and a half acre farm is for sale one mile from Corydon on a good pike. Includes a house, barn, and seven acres in orchard. A bargain for someone. For particulars inquire at this office. January 20.
Corydon residents publish proof of merit for Doan's Kidney Pills for backaches and kidney ills. B F Richard of Walnut St. testifies he suffered back pain until using the pills from Riely’s drug store, with relief in days. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. 15-19
The Northwestern Christian Advocate lists surprising origins for familiar items. It notes that cayenne pepper, Burgundy pitch, Jerusalem artichokes, and other goods do not come from their assumed places or materials. It also mentions camel hair brushes, German silver, Cork legs, Prussian blue, and Irish stew as misattributions with a mix of historical anecdotes.
Chestnut Ridge residents Miss Zettie Baxley and Miss Lizzie Byerly visited Miss Nellie Mauck on Sunday. Eva and Hattie Heishman visited Mollie Green, also Sunday. Dora and Bessie Feller visited grandmother Mrs Andrew Heishman on Sunday. Preaching at Cold Friday drew a large crowd. Mr and Mrs Al Amy visited their parents Mr and Mrs Michael Rain then stopped at Isaac Baxley before departing.
All citizens owning or harboring dogs must pay their dog tax to the undersigned before May 15th to avoid the penalty. Geo. J. Hausz Assessor Franklin Township. C. C. Damon, one of Corydon, hustling merchants was in Corydon Wednesday.
A large amount of good property will be sold at the Gresham sale Wednesday May 5. Includes a gasoline baler a six horsepower engine two saw frames a twenty six inch saw and a good belt. Sellers Lee and Ray Stevens. High grade fertilizer from Jones brand delivery from Ramsey Eli Crayden Corydon Junction Corydon and New Middletown Ed Bigler. Two front rooms on Market Street occupied by Boone Wiseman for implements seed and fertilizers. One horse and buggy for sale dark bay horse 15 hands good buggy harness lap spreads and horse blanket Owen H Pinaire Corydon.
A good 61 acre farm for sale on the Corydon and New Albany pike. Beautiful location with good buildings and some bottom land. For particulars inquire at this office. 120-tf.
Kasota Minnesota resident Mrs. Ciara Franks reports relief from weakness and pelvic pain after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with restoring health and urges others to try it. The advertisement invites readers to write for confidential advice and notes the company will respond through a woman.
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