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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1911
Page
4
The Corydon town notice lists weekly publication by Corydon Periocrat with circulation 212. Proprietor Lew O Bannon is identified with the Corydon Post Office, indicating second class master duties and historical publishing referencing year 1846.
The fragment outlines ad pricing for church events and entertainments with admission charges. It mentions different rates per line and per inch, with special rates for certain ads and timeframes, plus payment in money or stamps. It appears as a late OCR fragment from a newspaper classified section.
Fragmented political scene as the Democrats pledge reforms and the Republicans push back. The opening session of the Sixty-second Congress shows party tensions, factional divides, and questions over leadership and strategy for advancing agendas.
Local letters and social notes recount health, visits, and travel. Wr Jones and Chorge Perron near New Vidany Poestas. Rehoboth Sunday mishaps. visits from Marguerite and family. Aunt Jane Bentley in Puestago. Mrs Nate Willias in New Albany. Lada Ferree and Murray with Lavonia family. Mary Liebert and Frank Hall visiting Wmn Jones. Mrs Cura Ritter reports health improvements after Cardui. warning to try Cardui. Martin Hotel dinner offer.
A report from Corydon describes John Ragle of Evansville, head of the Anti-Saloon League district, speaking at the United Brethren and Christian churches. He criticized Governor Thomas K. Marshall for supporting township local option, while Ragle’s remarks drew protests for targeting a sitting governor and misaligned political motives amid Prohibition debates.
For sale at once one half mile east of Fountain Church and one and one half miles northeast of White Cloud in Spencer township. For information contact J. W. Sipert 2128 Lyon's Street Louisville Ky.
An old advertisement claims hemorrhoids stem from internal conditions and promises permanent relief by improving blood circulation. It touts Mem-Roid as effective against all piles with internal action. Sold by J. S. Wiely and druggists, money back if it fails. Dr. Leonhardt endorsement from Buffalo NY.
The Democrat urges reporters to include complete details such as places and residences in news items. It emphasizes helpful, precise reporting and reassures readers that the paper seeks useful, space efficient news while inviting careful submissions to improve readability and usefulness.
Notices report Charlie Bower’s engagement with a Louisville street car job and a Maryville crowd enjoying river Sunday. Mrs Arne Cayton and Miss Miracle Belle busy papering in the area. Local gatherings list attendees led by Mr Bower and others. A man named Isaacs from the local color is tried and jailed for poultry theft. An ad promotes Miona stomach tablets at 50 cents.
A male resident of Jackson township Harrison county Indiana aged over 21 applies to the Harris on County Board of Commissioners at Corydon for license to retail and sell intoxicating liquors in a two story corner room fronting a public street description of the room includes glass doors transoms and interior layout. The applicant states no current license and that he will also furnish and serve lunch with the liquor sales.
Notice is hereby given that an applicant from New Middtown and Webster township in Harrison County Indiana seeks a license to retail intoxicating liquors. The location is the southeast corner of Main Street in New Midd Town with on the first floor and a rear room arranged for private use and display. The applicant is a resident over twenty one years of age and has resided for over six months in the town.
Notice is given to residents of Corydon Indiana and nearby areas that a petition for a license to retail intoxicating liquors in less than five gallons is filed. The hearing will be held at the June session of the Board of Commissioners in Corydon to consider the application. The described premises are a one story frame building at 101 Main Street in Laneville Peanktica township Jackson County Indiana.
Notice states the undersigned over twenty one residing in Corydon Harrison County Indiana applies to the Board of Commissioners for the June session 1611 to obtain a license to sell intoxicating liquors at a premises in Lavesville. The room is a two story frame building on Main street with a 20 by 12 foot ground floor space and visible interior view from the street.
Acre farm for sale in Indiana near Pool Pike with good location. For particulars contact M. D. Lorron at Mills, Fredericksburg, Ind.
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