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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1912
Page
3
Circulation 3400. LEW M. O BANNON, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. Corrdon Ind. entered post office. RATE CARD subscription one year six months and three months. Advertising with special rates for standing ads. Obituaries twenty lines or less free. over twenty lines two cents per line. Count six words per line.
The ticket lists Governor Samuel M. Ralston and W P Oneill for Lieutenant Governor with Lew G Ellingham as Secretary of State. Other offices include W H OBrien for Auditor, W H Voloumer for Treasurer, Thomas M. Bunan for Attorney General, Charles A. Greathouse for Superintendent, Thomas W. Brosley as Statistician, Philip Zoercher as Reporter of the Supreme Court, John W. Spencer for District Judge Evansville, Richard K Erwin for Fourth District Judge and Joseph H Suka for First District Appellate Court in Seymour.
Pity is expressed for Harrison county Democrats unable to please The Corydon Republican editor. Debates drift from Taft and Roosevelt to questioning what Ex Presidents might do with them, with some proposing insane asylum or reform school as options.
The piece argues that Taft and Roosevelt engage in personal vilifications and peanut politics, calling for both to be defeated to preserve the dignity of the presidency. It notes international views and urges voters to reject both candidates for President of the United States.
The article recounts Taft accusing Roosevelt of delaying prosecutions against the International Harvester Trust. It claims Roosevelt sent records to the White House attic to block Congress and notes Taft later approved prosecutions while Wickersham pursued the case.
The heated feud between Taft and Roosevelt convinces many that both presidents aided big business. George W. Perkins of the Harvester Trust is said to be financing Roosevelt's bid. Some Republicans oppose wealth consolidations, yet evidence shows Taft and Roosevelt do not belong to that bloc.
The author denounces a Corydon Republican editor for mudslinging at Democrats amid county conventions. He notes claims about a “primary echoes” and accuses the rival of biased reporting while praising Harrison county Democrats for a quiet May 9 convention.
George Ade replies to New York World about Indiana GOP governor bid from Brook. He says he has no wish to be governor but would not object to being mentioned. He jokes about indoor sport of naming candidates and notes party dissension across Indiana and national Republicans.
The Indiana Democratic Editorial Association gathers for a June 6 to 7, 1912 event in Fort Wayne. Prominent statewide Democrats including Cyrus Cline, Governor Thomas Marshall, and Samuel Ralston will address a 5000 capacity Princess Rink gathering.
Newly elected members of the Democratic County Central Committee are called to meet in Corydon on Saturday June 1 1912 at 1 p.m. to reorganize by electing a chairman secretary and treasurer. Attendee Luckett Frank E. Watson is listed as chairman. Secretary. m15-3w
Poultry breeders list eggs for hatching and breeding stock from various towns. Rob ert Gibson of Corydon Indiana offers B P Rocks and R C cockerels at 50 cents per 15. C E Grabill of DePauw Indiana provides Buff Rocks eggs for setting at 50 cents per 15. S C Brown Leghorn eggs and D M Rowland Rhode Island eggs priced per 15 or per 16. Alva Smyder of New Middletown advertises Rhode Island Reds and Whites with prices noted.
On and after Friday April 12 I will carry passengers from New Middletown to New Albany for thirty five cents and from Lanesville to New Albany for twenty five cents. Depart New Middletown Mondays and Fridays at 7 30 a m returning Lyons Hotel New Albany Tuesdays and Saturdays at 8 30 a m. J A Bauer owner and driver New Middletown Ind a 3 2mo. Also seeking about twenty five tie makers experienced in railroad ties to work on John C May land in Boone township four miles east of Laconia. Henry Heishman a2d4-tf.
40 acre farm 214 miles from Corydon near Pike with 23 cultivated acres 17 timber orchard of apples and peaches good house and barn cistern and three ponds also a farm horse for sale Inquire at this office plus sale items including a lathe with threading attachment a 150 gallon copper sorghum evaporator and a geared cane mill all in first class order W E Sims Richmond Indiana Also subscription offer for The Farmers Guide and Corydon Democrat package price listed.
Milltown Indiana trustees adopt an annexation ordinance describing extensive boundaries arcing from section 15 to the Big Blue River. The measure adds Blue River Township land to Milltown Crawford County and requires two weeks of Corydon Democrat publication starting May 15, 1912. Passed May 6 1912 with Christian Atz president and town clerk Ferguson.
Notice to bidders by the Board of Commissioners Harrison County Indiana bids due June 4 1912 by 2 PM for improvement of two highways in Harrison township per plans and specifications on file in the Auditors Office. WM. Taylor A H C
Notice states bids will be received on July 3, 1912 at 2 PM by the Harrison County Treasurer for twenty five thousand dollars of County Funding Bonds. Bonds bear 4 1 4 percent annual interest payable semi annually to fund existing warrants. William Taylor and A H C sign.
The Metz 22 Roadster, a 22 horsepower four cylinder water cooled car, is showcased at a Corydon garage three doors east of the Post Office. It seats two or three, delivers 25 to 30 miles per gallon, 100 miles per pint of oil, and 8,000 to 10,000 miles per tire set. Manufacturer guarantees climb hills and dependable operation at a low price. Detailed specs on request.
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