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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1911
Page
2
An 19th century local newspaper issue shows a rate card and publication details for the Corizon Democrat. It lists the publisher Lew M. O Bannon as proprietor and notes postal registration and circulation figures, with subscription options and pricing.
An old newspaper ad rate notice outlines cash insertions at 19 cents per inch and 5S cents per line with special standing ad rates. It mentions ad notices for church socials and entertainments with admission charges and a special 2 cent period rate. Free for twenty lines or less. over twenty lines charged at 9 percent per line with six words counted per line.
The Minnesota State Warehouse and Read Commission heard evidence on profits of Wells Fargo Express and other corporations. Stockholders reap high dividends while public speculation concerns rise as lawmakers critique corporate gains and tax structures. Senator John W. Psyala of Indiana is cited as a key figure in Senate committees discussing finance and oversight.
Report from Mt. Pauul California dated April 28 describes Wells Fargo & Co press claims of large earnings and long dividend history. Testimony before Minnesota state tax and warehousing commission reveals conflicts over capital structure and stock bonuses tied to Southern Pacific contract.
The House considers Bill 4415 to place about a hundred necessity articles on the free list. If enacted, most manufactured items would likely drop in price, relieving the farming class. The list includes agricultural tools, machinery, cotton goods, leather, sewing machines, salt, and various food products.
A gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Bullford Watson celebrated Uncle Bull’s birthday with family and friends. Shelby Napp of Corydon played violin, while Frenny Letmeyer entertained with a graphophone. About fifty guests from across the country attended the event.
Fertilizer seller highlights Globe, Daybreak and OKK brands. Ad promotes wood and standard brands for spring crepes. Customer-focused service from BU Criseder in New Palisbury, BR offers daily stock and delivery.
The New York Post lauds governors from Massachusetts to New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, and beyond as a new wave of vigorous reform leaders. It cites Governor Foss as steady, Governor Harmon as capable, and Governor Marshall as a strong Democratic figure, while noting Republican peers also post solid records. The piece argues this “big four” of Democrats and other reform-minded executives signal a national trend toward energetic state government backed by federal action.
A surprise dinner was held Sunday April 23 at the home of Mr Ward Conrad to celebrate his birthday. Relatives and friends including Civorge Conrad and a list of neighbors joined the gathering. guests later attended church at Zoar before returning for a late supper and farewell wishes for many such birthdays.
An old advertisement touts ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP as a skin beautifier and antiseptic treatment for eczema pimples dandruff and scalp diseases. It claims the products provide a clear complexion and are sold by druggists everywhere including Corydon by US 8 Riely.
George Pion of New Salisbury Indiana offers five years of experience providing thinking services to employers. He advertises reasonable prices and provides contact via Crandall exchange.
The text shows disjoint fragments about savings and loan shares, with odd phrases like cultivate the fuathit of saving and a price line for crockery five cents and an item about vessels from a West vetton Wheat.
Peter Elbers of Franklin township Harrison county Indiana announces he will apply June 1911 to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners for a license to retax and sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons to be consumed on premises at the lower southeast front room of a two story frame building on lot three Main street Lanesville Franklin township. The room measures 30 by 17 feet with 10 foot ceiling and has a glass door and multiple interior doors visible from the street.
Notice to residents of Lunesville and Franklin township Harrison county Indiana that a male over 21 will apply to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners in Corydon on the first Monday of June for a license to sell intoxicating liquor in quantities under five gallons. The location is a ground floor room on Main street in a one story frame building at lot 67, fronting Main, with glass front south and doors and windows described to permit visibility.
Notice is here by given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of John M Rae deceased late of Harrison County. Said estate is believed solvent. William Baelz, P D F Lemmon, Attorney.
For sale 10 acre farm with good rotation near Paolt pike details via M D Loran Fredericksburg Indiana. Also offering extra good purebred boars from fall farrow for bargain prices for next ten days. Corydon Indiana classifieds fragment indicates address and contact.
Southern Railway offers daily through sleeping cars from Louisville to Knoxville Asheville Chattanooga Atlanta Macon and Jacksonville. Tourist and homeseekers tickets are on sale via all agents. Inquiries for rates and information or copies of Winter Flames in the South Land of the Sky and Florida Leaflet are invited.
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