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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1901
Page
4
Entry shows Corydon nd post office classified as second class matter in the Democrat Building with annual prepaid terms indicating pricing of $1.00 for one year, $1.25 for 16 months, and $1.15 for other options.
A compressed critique touches on trusts controlling markets and politics, noting Attorney General selection by trusts and calls for more troops. It cites fluctuating business reports, warns of looming financial panic, and mentions election controversy and town politics as Democratic versus Republican claims.
The treasury secretary continues to purchase government bonds at high premiums claiming it relieves a congested treasury. Treasurer Gage, a National banker and major bond holder, favors the rich class, even gifting rent and taxes to the Standard Oil Bank of New York for two years as the goods are delivered.
The passage argues that government and military credit war success while trusts and franchise interests reap gains from annexed territory, and that taxpayers bear the cost. It concludes that war and conquest are excellent for certain groups.
J. P. Morgan & Co secured in one day more steamship tonnage than now sails under the American flag. The piece argues a ship subsidy to aid Morgan's steamship business would face bold opposition in Congress and warns that Hanna and allies helped sound the death knell of such subsidy efforts.
Commentator notes the $9,000,000 annual ship subsidy as a potential gift to pauper ship-owners like J. P. Morgan & Co. It links Mark Hanna to Morgan’s new steamship lines and calls the subsidy bill a bold congressional privilege robbery. The piece claims a major historic hold-up was narrowly avoided in the last Congress.
The speaker warns that new Plow Trust joins Harvester Mowing Thresher Shovel and Hoe trusts to raise prices, reduce competition, and boost dividends at the farmers' expense. He notes tariffs shield profits and cites Avery Plow Works of Louisville voting to join the trust.
The Rol of Honor lists numerous subscribers and their towns including Fred Smith and John Bachman of Lanesville, John Walter and Thompson of Elizabeth and Prenchtown, J.T. Ashton of Laconia, D. W. Creeelius of New S. Danterdan, and many others from Corydon, Mauckport, New Middletown, Elizabeth, and surrounding communities. The roster names residents across Indiana towns showing active support for the newspaper.
A Salem Democrat urges the G A R Post to plan Memorial Day events that engage more residents young and old. The message emphasizes honoring fallen soldiers and expanding participation to recognize their sacrifices.
In a Plymouth Democrat discussion the Public Press argues that under the new postal laws a subscriber who runs a paper unpaid and then orders it refused risks arrest and a fine as theft. The paper says losses from such subscribers would be large and proposes publishing the refused card with name, post office, and amount due to pressure payment.
Jay Sands McRae died April 22 1901 at age 22 after two weeks with pneumonia and heart failure. He leaves a father R D O McRae mother Sabina sister and two brothers and many relatives and friends. The obituary laments his loss and notes his faith and hope of a blessed rest in Christ with Raymond B McRae gone before. T R Farnsley signs the notice.
This excerpt reflects the relentless grind ofwork at dawn to dusk for three meals and a bed, with critics labeling overwork as sanity and underwork as laziness. It tracks a youth’s toil to secure comfort only to face old age, ruin, illness, and betrayed hopes in the end.
The piece claims most Americans suffer from dyspepsia and liver complaint with symptoms like sour stomach sick headache and heartburn. It urges readers to visit a druggist for a bottle of August Flower priced 74 cents and promises relief after two doses alongside Green's Prize Almanac.
The undersigned will furnish all kinds of building lumber on short notice and can set up park or house putters. Leave orders with Watson & Thomas or at the mill in Meth township. Also notes a cough remedy advertisement claiming one day cure with Laxative Brome-Quinine Tablets priced five cents.
The ad promotes Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary issues. It advises a home test with a water sample to detect sediment and suggests symptoms like frequent urination and back pain signal trouble. It claims strong cures and offers free samples and a book by mail from Dr Kilmer Co.
A fragmented poetry snippet reflects on sleep and rain shaping a sheltered dwelling unseen by distant winds and storms. The piece evokes quiet night imagery and inner calm amid atmospheric disturbance.
Philip L Hirt seeks license to retail intoxicating liquors in Lanesville Harrison county Indiana. Application will be before the Harrison county Board of Commissioners at Corydon on the first Monday of June 1901 for on premises sale of spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicants in a one story frame building fronting Main street lot 6.
Jacob Isterling seeks a license to retail intoxicating liquors in Gresham Jackson township Harrison county Indiana. The request targets a first Monday June 1901 Board of Commissioners session in Corydon to permit sale of spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicants in a space under five gallons on the ground floor of a two story building lot numbers 6 and 7 Front street facing Gresham. The premises measurements and access describe a door transom two front windows and interior doors and pantry stairs.
William Stierstedter, a male resident over twenty one, applies to Harrison county Board of Commissioners for a license to retail intoxicating liquors in Palmyra Morgan township at a two room frame building on Main Street. The request specifies selling spirituous vinous malt and other liquors in quantities under five gallons for on premise consumption with a twelve by twelve foot room and ground floor access. The June first 1901 session in Corydon will consider the petition.
John A. Hause of Laconia Harrison County Indiana announces he will apply June 1901 to the Harrison County Board of Commissioners for a license to retail intoxicating liquors in a specified one story frame building in Laconia. The request covers spirits vinous malt and other liquors in quantities under five gallons to be consumed on the premises described including a main room 32 by 18 feet with front door and multiple windows.
Hardin Thompson announces to residents of New Amsterdam and Washington Township that he will apply to Harrison County Board of Commissioners at the June meeting for a license to retail and sell intoxicating liquors in a one room frame building fronting Green Street. He also seeks permission to run a confectionery in the same room under the license.
Notice is given in Harrison Circuit Court May term 1901 that Herman Meyer executor filed the final settlement of Philip Ott deceased. A hearing is set for Monday May 27 1901 on the 11th judicial day of the May term 1901. Heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why approval should not be granted. Witness Herman Meyer executor this 4th day of May 1901.
A notice states an offer to sell rents and profits of specified real estate for up to seven years and, if not sufficient to satisfy a writ, an immediate offer to sell the fee simple or all rights of the defendants. Philip E. Lotich signs the notice dated April 2.
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