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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1905
Page
2
The Corydon Ind newspaper lists editors as Thomas and Ellis and notes post office entry as secondary matter. Subscriptions offered for one year six months and three months with out of county advance payment. Display ads priced at ten cents per inch per insertion and readers at five cents per line with special standing-ad rates after three months.
The piece notes Germany’s stingy hold on a changing stance and hints at political fragility. It references the Czar’s puzzle over popular leadership and questions in law, finance, and church circles across nations. It mentions Panama Canal fever, ten Ohio Bankers jailed, and standard oil indictments in Illinois. It also cites New York women’s clubs backing a monument for Mrs Gilbert and schooling and safety concerns amid crowded fire escapes and a Senate race.
Editorial excerpt from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat argues that violence by strikers is counterproductive and illegal, urging respect for law and orderly action. It condemns rioters in Chicago, asserts that force fails to win settlements, and cites the need for orderly labor disputes. Bay & Malta garden plow of W. H. Bullett & Son.
Advertisement promotes Mi o na as stomach strengthener to prevent disease. Claims relief from indigestion and related symptoms with one tablet before meals. Mentions guarantee details via L A Riley and Son and states cost is nothing unless it cures.
The South Bend Times quotes Anne Vennema arguing history trends toward improvement despite spikes in crime and corruption. It cites a view that adversity, like streets torn up for paving, precedes renewal and reform under divine restraint and guidance.
In Harrison township last Wednesday a vote on constructing a free gravel road along the Corydon and New Amsterdam road from Corydon and Mauckport road to the township line failed 554 to 139. The petitioners, fifty freeholders, face about $430 in election costs, and the two mile road is part of a planned township system though this segment remains unconnected to the others.
A reader comments on the Har rison township remonstrance against liquor licensing. The exchange contends the tally shows 708 opposing traffic versus 359 in favor, yielding a claimed 349 majority against the license as stated by a remonstrator.
The old Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic remains a trusted preparation for iron and quinine delivery with a 25 year heritage. No cure, no pay. Fifty cents only.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy. It claims kidneys affect most diseases and urges taking the product or requesting a free sample and pamphlet by mail from Binghamton New York.
A memorial notice honors George W. Gliesz who died May 8, 1905, leaving a wife, two children, five brothers and two sisters. The verse recalls his kindness, Christian faith, and the family’s sorrow, with prayers for reunion in heaven and a character tribute to the amiable, intelligent, and loving brother.
A debate on a new statute prohibits depriving an animal of natural defense. The writer argues the rule bans dehorning cattle, noting it can protect cows, horses, and handlers. They urge an amendment to exclude dehorning from the law.
Louis Moilenen a nineteen year old from Houghton stands seven feet eight inches tall and weighs 370 pounds. He worked underground at the Quincy mine in Hancock before being styled a man of leisure by A B Sackrider. He serves as floor walker at the Board of Trade and draws attention with his imposing presence while his under-sized parents live on Quincey Hill.
A Kansas newspaper clipping reports engineer Joe Tack of the Missouri Pacific line between Wichita and Kiowa saying Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cured his stomach pains and cancer fears after his druggist recommended it. He claims others were cured as well and promotes the product.
Barred Plymouth Rocks and eggs for sale from a pen at one dollar per setting. Farm ram available at fifty cents per setting. Located one mile west of town. Contact L. C. Ragains Corydon Indiana.
A daily ad from Arter's in Laconia promises to restore bright vision for the aged and correct refractive errors for the young with spectacles. The notice emphasizes improved sight and youthfulness through eye care.
Multiple transfers recording sales of parcels and lots across Lanesville Corydon Palmyra Depauw Burneville and Palmyra with prices ranging from 10 to 5000 dollars and property types including acres lots and interests in tracts. names include Shaw Brown Stepro Beanblossom Rothrock Sappenfield Kraft Morris Frakes Martin Daily Zabel Elbert Bottles Cunningham Hurst Engleman Haub Cadwalader Osborn Huff Palmyra Jacobs Gurtz and others.
A list of names and hometowns showing subscribers who paid their subscriptions since the last report. Included are individuals from Corydon, Waco Nebraska, St. Joseph Illinois, Louisville Kentucky, Lake Arthur New Mexico, Denver Colorado, New Albany Indiana, Moore’s Hill Indiana, and many other communities.
The Overland Limited departs Chicago Union Passenger Station at 6.05 p.m. daily and reaches San Francisco in three days in time for dinner. Route follows Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Line. Tickets sold by all agents. Descriptive California book offered for six cents postage. F A Miller or W S Howell contact addresses provided.
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