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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1912
Page
4
The item records Lew M. O Bannon as editor and proprietor with Corydon Indiana postal handling. It notes second class matter status at the Corydon post office.
Advertisement lists subscription options for one year six months and three months with pricing and out of county terms. States advance notice requirement and regional applicability. Details include option variants and payment terms.
Advertising display rates listed per inch and per line with special standing ad rates for long terms. Obituaries under twenty lines free, over twenty lines charged at a rate. rules include church officials entertainments and profit notices with special 2 cents per line charge.
The listing provides a Democratic slate for state offices including Governor Samuel M. Ralston and Lt Governor W P O Neill with named secretaries auditors treasurers attorney generals and education officials. It also names Supreme Court and Appellate Court judges in districts with several cities including Mishawaka Decatur Seymour Evansville Fort Wayne and Tell City.
The piece argues that decades of protection harmed consumers by inflating prices and that insurgent Republicans in the West and elsewhere challenged the system. It credits Roosevelt with highlighting issues and notes Taft and supporters, including Geo. W Erkins, aiding the critique. It claims public opinion shifts toward lower tariffs to a revenue basis.
The Indianapolis Star questions Taft and Roosevelt over delaying action against the Harvester Trust. It notes both presidents offer excuses for the delay, argues the trust robs farmers, and cites the Star’s stance against both men’s nomination. Also includes a local ad for duck eggs in Eureka.
Corydon Indiana resident James Glenn testifies Doan's Kidney Pills gave lasting kidney relief after years of suffering. He bought them at Louis 8. Riely’s drug store with Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo as sole US agent. Remember the name Doan's.
Congressman Helm of Kentucky warns that U S sugar and tobacco trusts buying Philippine land could prompt protection demands and turmoil like Mexico. He supports a bill to equalize land limits on public and foreign lands and channel funds to the Philippine government to prevent corporate control and promote peace.
In memoriam for Samuel D. Bartley, a father husband son brother and friend, who has passed into eternity. The tribute reflects on eternity and the divine spark within every soul, praising his life, love, and contribution to mankind as his memory endures in the collective circle of eternity. Geo. H. Mader.
Notice to stockholders of Eureka Telephone Company Harrison County Indiana that the annual meeting to elect officers and transact business will be held Saturday June 1 1912 at Corydon Indiana Court House starting at ten o clock a.m. Creditors are urged to present warrants orders or notes older than one month for settlement by May 31 1912. Directors available to receive claims. JACOB SCHNEIDER President B D H Gripon Secretary May 8 1912.
The Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran church in Pleasant Valley three miles west of Corydon will be dedicated Sunday May 19 1912. Rev Alonzo H Arbaugh president of the Chicago Synod will deliver the dedicatory sermon. An all day meeting with addresses and special music will be held on the grounds. Everyone is invited to attend both morning and afternoon services.
Two black match mares aged four and five are for sale with young colts. The mares are sound and good workers, and both colts come from a registered coach horse. Contact Gro W Hendricks in Ramsey Indiana via Fuureka phone.
In Independence Missouri notes detail Ed Martin adding to his house while David Harbaugh pursues horticulture with strawberries and poultry. The item also mentions Pearl Hazzard visiting, local improvements, and community reflections on the Democrat newspaper and editor O Bannon.
Miss Gertrude Gatlin of Timberville writes she suffered two years of womanly pains until Cardui relieved headaches backaches dragging feelings and irregularities. The advertisement touts Cardui as safe reliable and effective for ailing women. Shelby Kopp of Louisville spent time with his parents south of Corydon after work at Hirsh Brothers pickle factory.
W. E. Snyder, Presiding Elder, lists dates for the third quarterly meetings on United Brethren charges in Harrison county. Palmyra May 18 Georgetown May 20 Crandall May 25 New Middletown May 27 White Cloud June 1 Corydon June 3 Central June 8 Mauckport June 10.
David F. Adams of DePauw Indiana advertises forty Jersey cattle with thirty five registered or eligible to register. He plans to sell about ten to twelve head including bulls and heifers bred from Golden Ferns Lad Bull a prize winner with seven premiums at state fairs. Delivery via R R mi1-3w and corn oats hay at the Elevator.
Ed Gresham of Lanesville Indiana invites the public to visit his store for new stock in dry goods and groceries. The grocery department now carries Drifted Snow Carnation Gold Medal and Star flour, first class corn meal, and White Safety oil for lighting and fuel.
Two registered Durea sows advertised for breeding with twenty pigs due April first. The pigs will be sold at farmers prices when eight weeks old and all are eligible to register. Contact Eureka at Jacob F Friedley in Laconia Indiana. ml.3w.
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