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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
4
The Woryflon Remocrat, a Corydon Indiana weekly established 1856 prints a rate card. Subscriptions priced per year with discounts for longer terms and ads priced by line and duration with special rates for standing ads and church or entertainment notices. Obituaries up to twenty lines charged, extra lines billed per line.
A newspaper editorial argues for amending the U S constitution to elect United States Senators by popular vote rather than state legislatures. It urges direct voter choice for all registrants and contends reforms would align Senate with the will of the people and improve both chambers.
The passage discusses Congressmen seeking pork favors from protectionists and cites a tale from John Allen about tariff bills and constituents urging lawmakers to keep tariffs. It notes many legislators protect a few district interests at the expense of others and the country, while referencing Senate figures Culberson Aldrich and the Payne Parish bill amidst party tensions.
Senator Joseph W. Bailey of Texas defends an income tax in the Senate extra session. He argues it requires no perjury to reveal income and that the rich should bear taxes to protect the nation, saying rich benefactors sometimes aid publicity but avoid paying their share.
The text scorns agitators who want to be seen as Democrats after aiding Bryan in INQC. It argues such deserters deserve no sympathy, asserting loyalty to the party best matches one’s views and reduces regrets from political actions under Republican rule.
The piece urges the Republican party to issue an official apology over using a forged Cleveland letter to aid Taft and hurt Bryan. It notes Broughton Brandenburg, the forger, faces punishment, and recalls Republican papers touting Cleveland's supposed letter. It questions repeated use of criminal methods to influence elections.
Advert shows auto seat bike buggies in all styles at J B Lahue’s with a call to visit and see the offerings. The line emphasizes variety and urges customers to inspect the stock.
The Senate continuously amends the Payne Tariff Bill by lifting duties on essential goods as the public grows aware the Republican party remains responsive to campaign fund contributors. The issue highlights tensions between party funding and consumer prices.
Few Republican senators echo Tatts speeches railing against the Aldrich crowd to argue the President’s wishes are being ignored. Some suggest the President may veto the tariff bill if Aldrich’s plans win passage in the Senate.
The piece argues that the Republican Joker is a clause slipped into laws to nullify their aims. It accuses lawmakers serving trusts of using this trick when other devices fail and notes the joker is tested in courts by moneyed interests. It highlights campaign financing by fortunes built on legislative favors.
Corydon lawyer Robert J Tracewell has completed twelve years as Controller of the Treasury under three Presidents and four Secretaries. Though aged to retire, he remains in office with support from Senator Fairbanks and President Metsinsey, praised as an efficient, courageous public servant.
Basil Byrne was in Louisville on business. Geo Fessel visited Miss Jessie Byrne. Miss Dellie Fouts stayed in New Albany visiting. Claud Fouts returned from the west. Miss Cletie Baker of Bradford visited. John Quebbeman moved to be near the pike. Blanche Hazzard visited New Albany. Elder David Dowker and wife visited from New Albany. John tush of Bradford hosted Miss Blanche B Byrne. Dell Sappenfield returned home after months away. Blanche B Byrne visited relatives near a village east of here. Biheik Tes began pike work though labor is scarce. Isider J. W. Medcalf of Louisville preached here. Orie Sappenfield expected home from Independence Missouri. Herman Byrne recovered from nervous trouble and visited Depauw and Marengo with Blanche.
A free sample offer for Allen's Foot-Ease powder to relieve swollen tired hot feet. Also free sample of the SANI TARY CORN PAD, a new invention, mailed from Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy NY 192
Farm equipment listing for cow pens offered by Wm M Engleman located five miles northwest of Corydon. Contact Corydon RB R 4 Eureka via phone. Classified advertisement oriented to local buyers with standard rural trade language.
The commissioner will sell real estate of Solomon J Timperman and others in Harrison County Indiana by order of court. The properties include several parcels totaling about 130 1/4 acres in townships and ranges described, with specified measurements and boundaries. One third of purchase price due in cash. remainder in two installments with notes and interest. Sale date May 10 1900 at 1 PM. WM J TIMPERMAN Commissioner.
The Harrison Circuit Court orders the sale of Schoo l land in Posey township Harrison county Indiana by commissioner Sam P Vogt. The property of Brank Zinsmaster Trustee versus Maynard O Cunningham Harriet Newell Cunningham and Corydon National Bank will be auctioned at 2 PM on May 2. The tract contains 57 1/2 acres and is described by metes and bounds. One third of the price paid cash and balance in two notes secured by mortgage.
Trustees of Palmyra Indiana petition Harrison County Board of Commissioners for annexation of contiguous territory to the town. Read includes boundary described by section lines and owner names John H Martin Linsy H Voyles A N Wole Charles Webber William Simpson Elsie Osburn Stewart Sears Anna M Taylor Edward Wenning Otto Voyles William Bolton Green Avery. Dated April 22 1909.
Notice to residents of Lainesville and Franklin township Harrison county Indiana that William A Bauer will apply to the Harrison County Board of Commissioners at the June 1909 session in Corydon for license to retail intoxicating liquors in quantities less than five gallons to be consumed on the premises described as the front room of a one story frame building on Lot 67 Main street Lanesville Franklin township Harrison county Indiana. The listed room is 14 by 31 feet with three ceilings and a glass front door and two east doors leading to a wareroom. ml12-2w
Roxie L. Miller named administratrix of the estate of Mary E. Best, late of Harrison County Indiana, deceased. Estate declared solvent. Court and filing details reference: m21-3w 7. Ads list sale of a two year old Strader Homiare by Henry W. Denbo Corydon Ind. 12-4.
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