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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1923
Page
2
A text listing subscription statuses by duration and county, noting amounts such as 81.50 and references to out of county and in county terms. It includes phrases like One year out of county and Sinaanes had 400 Subscriptions Out of County Must be Paid to Advance.
A replica of Capper's Weekly editorials argues farmers suffer from potato marketing and railroad pricing. It cites 1922 Norfolk and Western earnings and Southern Pacific profits to question high freight rates and urge cooperative marketing as a solution for farmers.
The article notes that Wilson era laws, including the Federal Reserve Act and Farm Loan Act, continue to aid farmers. It cites 1922 loans totaling 24.3 million from 12 Federal farm loan banks and nearly a billion dollars lent overall, arguing high tariffs benefit manufacturers more than farmers.
Boston financier Henry E Worcester testifies before the Massachusetts Commission on the Necessaries of Life detailing how a 1.7648 per hundred pound duty and refining costs raise retail sugar prices. He argues lower duties would lower the public’s cost, noting $100 million in sugar profits amid tariff controversy.
The article argues the Fordney McCumber tariff imposes 31 cents per pound on wool, benefiting a small 7 percent of farmers who produce wool while others pay higher prices for goods. It states about 32 million farmers exist, 2.24 million produce wool, 320 thousand yield significant amounts, and wool value vs imports favors importers.
The Corydon Republican critiques Democratic charges on sugar costs, arguing the Fordney McCumber tariff caused high sugar prices and that Republican actions limited grain gambling but failed to curb sugar baron exploitation. It accuses the Republican administration of allowing a $100,000,000 sugar robbery via tariff and policy.
The article notes export sugar at about 6.60 dollars per hundred pounds f o b New York while domestic sugar sells for about 9.00 dollars per hundred pounds. Export sugar is refined under bond and pays no tariff, domestic sugar taxed at 1.7648 dollars per hundred pounds, creating a 2.40 dollar gap per hundred pounds. It questions Republican denial of the tariff's role in this difference.
The Democrat outlines that high sugar prices stem from the Republican tariff on sugar, noting exports fetch sugar cheaper by 2.40 per hundred. It accuses the party of aiding multi millionaire financiers and highlights the Fordney McCumber Tariff as another example of unfair advantage.
A Ohio State Journal Republican column mocks sugar company profits as proof of prosperity under the administration. The piece rejects praise unless orders are given, criticizing the sugar firm’s doubled dividend as evidence of political favoritism and economic manipulation.
An ironic letter from CHAS A WOLFE of Harrison County urging restraint on school athletics. He reflects on 19th century games, recalls Palmyra Indiana and Morgan Township youths, contrasts playful sports with study, and argues for balance toward serious learning over frivolous play. The piece cites local papers Palmyra Gazette Corydon Democrat and Indiana Farmers Guide and notes the article’s republication in The Democrat.
The J. R. Watkins Company seeks a capable agent in Corydon to sell products known nationwide. Earn large incomes with sales skills. Package includes free samples and detailed fail particulars. Send for details to Dept. 88 Columbus Ohio. M-2-5-w.
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