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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1901
Page
4
Notices show the Corydon Indiana post office handling second class mail. The office sits in the Democrat Building with annual prepaid terms of one dollar.
The Scotland census reports 4,401,957 residents up 445,510 since the last count, marking Scotland’s population as larger than Ireland’s. A political note follows on party prospects and shifting issues, referencing St Paul Globe and past nominating conventions. Jane Oh. Ricks wins Supreme Judge seat in Tennessee district with a 9,240 majority, sweeping all counties except two.
The writer mocks a spin of Freisnins remark about experience as a school and targets Republicans who demand fixed controls by banks, manufacturers, shipowners, and trusts. It argues such thinking would extend to munition makers declaring war and criminals creating laws, warning of a fool-killer harvest among small fry politicians.
The piece asserts Charles Foster as ex secretary of the Treasury under Harrison caused a national panic through his bankrupt liabilities totaling 8 790 000. It claims the Democrat administration inherited blame for the calamity and argues Republicans should grant Poster relief and a lifetime pension.
The message urges Democrats to stay unified and stand firm between campaigns. It appeals to resist trusts, claim past rescues of masses, and calls for Republicans to join in redeeming the land from self serving aims.
A call to place the welfare of the many above party in politics. The supreme contest should prioritize public good over partisan aims, with the broader good guiding decisions and priorities for all citizens.
The piece comments that many who save for a rainy day are misled by the first heavy dew. It notes that tariff reformers do their best work when Congress is out of session and mentions Lipton being encouraged as the Constitution is seen to have limited reach.
The Hessian fly is described as a small two winged insect whose eggs attach to the upper surface of young wheat blades. Grubs cause damage as they move between blades and stalks, feeding for about twenty days before encasing in a shell to become seed-like forms that overwinters as a fax seed. Spring and fall broods occur. early sown wheat suffers more, while proper soil, rotation, and stubble management reduce damage.
A list of common school graduates for the 1901 02 year is published by township and corporation. The roster includes Georgia McAdams Willard Stoner Ora A Knapp Thos G Lang Zetta M Lang Perry E Kintner Laura E Kintner Martha B Wiseman among many others across Webster Blue River Morgan Harrison Posey Franklin Heth Laconia and Corydon areas with numerous youths listed by township and corporation.
Agricultural guidance notes flies from adjoining fields lay eggs on young wheat. Authors recommend early stubble burndown and fall plowing of a strip of early sown wheat around fields. Fall grazing with sheep may reduce grub numbers, but winter eggs in young wheat mean complete removal is unlikely. Early sowing remains key to good yields.
Florence Arnold daughter of William J. and Caroline Arnold born March 6 1882 died May 12 190 aged 1 2 6 leaves father mother two sisters two brothers and many relatives to mourn loss. Poem expresses sorrow and belief in reunion in a brighter home with lines by Emma.
Dr A Bosehee promotes Tosch ee s German Syrup as a non experimental remedy that cures coughs colds and severe lung ailments by addressing the disease origin. Two million bottles sold yearly with a 73 cent price. Introduction to the US in 1860s and now widely available. A related note states a new law requires a license to practice veterinary surgery.
An early 20th century health notice warns that overwork damages kidneys and heart, linking kidney trouble to constitutional disease and urging Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy sold by druggists. It offers a free sample bottle by mail from the Home of Swamp Root, Binghamton, New York.
Buff Leghorn and Barred Plymouth Rock eggs offered at $1.00 per 15 eggs and 30 eggs for $1.50. Delivery available to Corydon or anywhere on New Albany and Corydon Stage Line. John J. Rochner promotes fine stock from Breckenridge Indiana. Marl3-3mo.
A Springville Alabama mother with prior experience describes using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to spare three children from serious whooping cough effects. She notes her three month old baby stayed healthy and plump while others suffered, and her older daughter called for syrup during fits. The remedy is sold at Crosier's corner drug store.
The undersigned are prepared to furnish on short notice all kinds of building lumber. Will cut burn or house patterns to order. Give us a call and leave us your order, either with us or at our million Heth township. adtt Warson & THOMAS.
An old advertisement notes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a positive cure for constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble available from all druggists. The tone emphasizes its usefulness during travel at home or on duty.
A sixteen-horse Advance traction engine in good running order after two seasons use. For prices and terms call on or address VoYLEs BRos., Ratasey, Ind. 4w-mys.
Estimates for supplies for the County Poor Asylum for three months from June 1 to September 1 will be on file in my office after June 1 1901. Bids will be opened Saturday June 7 1901 at 11 o clock a.m. Auditor James A. Watson Harrison County.
James H. Brown files amended partition suit in Harrison Circuit Court Corydon Indiana against multiple defendants including Annie E. Brown a non resident. Notice requires Annie E. Brown to appear on first Monday in September 1901 and answer or demur or be heard in her absence. Clerk Charles A. Bline signs May 22 1901.
In Harrison Circuit Court the administratrix of the estate of Sarah E. Lahue, deceased, petitions showing insufficiency of assets to pay debts. On May 13 1901 the judge found insolvency and ordered settlement. Creditors must file claims. final settlement set for June 4 1901. heirs may appear to show cause. Corydon Indiana. Clerk Charles A Blinf. Deputy Amos Lemmon.
The east half of lot 68 and the east half of lot 65 in the town of Lunesville Harrison County Indiana will be sold. Terms: one third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months. Payments secured by promissory notes with 6 percent interest and approved freehold surety. Executed by Valentine Kiesler.
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