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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1908
Page
4
A terse public notice outlines charges for entertainments and special services. It states a base rate of 246 vents per line for the first twenty lines and a per line fee for additional lines. It requests payment in money or stamps and specifies counting six words to determine the amount due.
A Virginia Citizen article explains oysters vary by habitat. seaside oysters live in very shallow water and must be out of water often, thriving when exposed, while Chesapeake Bay and river oysters stay submerged but die in deep water or winter frost. The piece notes the same species can live two different lives, depending on location and tides.
A fragment from the Washington Page quotes a speaker about judging women and a dinner table remark toward a pale deep eyed girl. The garbled text reflects early 20th century newspaper style and social commentary with unclear attribution.
A physician receives a cryptic note from three fellow practitioners asking to join a rubber of whist. The scene shifts as the narrator mentions Tas being called away again and a difficult chip case involving three other doctors at the spot.
A Kansas City Journal excerpt has the stage manager ask Yorick Tainan to perform the banker role with some originality while he resists the mutton chop whiskers cutting. The dialogue shows theatrical guidance and character description in a noted city publication.
In a clipped London Tatler aside, a damaged yet unsperled darling muses on a five in fat week. She replies she could, with a quip about a French maid, reflecting society’s lampooned elegance and wit.
A fragmentary quotation from the Nashville American questions how he obtains his funds. The speaker says they do not care about the source, only the mechanism by which he gets the money, reflecting a curiosity about financial origins.
In Krusis City, a traveling negro brass band playing outside a theater falls silent when cornet player Mose refuses to perform. The leader asks if Mose still works, and Mose retorts that he gains inspiration only after receiving last week’s pay, highlighting tension over wages.
A desk clerk notes a worker can afford more life insurance but doubts his value after a morning employer note hints he may be overinsured. The exchange underscores concerns about benefit adequacy and personal worth.
The Washington Herald notes a gloomy title choice Forcing a Success and The Dungeon for a new novel. The witty remark suggests the name could help the book reach the six best cellars.
A dialogue about a college education contrasts views on liberal learning with parental costs. The exchange notes tensions over funding and what a liberal education entails.
Mrs August Biener aged thirty nine shot herself at home in Anderson Indiana after months of ill health and telling her husband she would take no further treatment. Her death is attributed to self inflicted injury.
Indiana voters hear a flurry of speeches as leaders from both parties tour the state. John W. Kern and James F. Watson campaign vigorously amid parades and trains, with early returns anticipated to favor Marshall in cities and Watson in rural areas. The liquor issue divides temperance supporters toward Watson while Democrats back Bryan and Republicans back Taft.
Brief notes report ex governor John Miller of North Dakota died in Duluth. Other items include a fire at Blair Gordon & Co. at St Johns Newfoundland, a duel in Tennessee, bank embezzlement sentence in Louisiana, and various international and domestic incidents with names, places and dates.
Boonville Indiana October 31 James O Loughlin member of the state executive board of the United Mine Workers representing the district south of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad received a telegram asking if he would leave the dispute to W D Ryan national secretary treasurer for settlement If the operators consent the matter will be given to Ryan for settlement ending a rift between district and national officers that threatened the union.
In Sullivan Indiana on October 31 after over twenty two hours the jury found Frank Landers guilty of manslaughter in the murder of Charles Stewart dated December 2 1906. The trial lasted three days and followed a prior hung jury in June.
In Terre Haute Indiana on November 2 Sheriff Horsley announced that Jailer Mont Casey has lost his job after investigators found the jail door was left unlocked, following the recapture of two more escapees from the county lockup last Friday.
Fremar Smith, a Greenfield farmer, found a large walnut sized pearl along Blue River while fishing. A roussel shell hid the gem, and an expert estimates its rough value between $1000 and $1500.
Franck Barnett of Reelsville was killed when he stopped on a double track between Greencastle and Delmar as a train approached. He was forty, left a widow and seven children.
Anderson Indiana October 31 A ten year old boy Bryan Jackson son of Mr and Mrs Marcellus Jackson was crushed and killed instantly when he fell under freight train wheels while attempting to jump aboard near the Big Four railroad station.
Readers across the United States praise Peruna for improving health and longevity. Testimonials from Mrs. Edwards of Union City Tennessee and others describe twelve-year and forty-five-year health struggles resolved by Peruna.
The page describes census population data for states territories and cities across 1880 1890 and 1900 Dutiable imports tax totals from 1791 to 1908 and lists maps and charts including Atlantic Fleet canal panama isthmus central america and railroad routes with a 25 cent extra chart offer from the paper office
Sick list includes Master Billie Wiseman and Mrs Charles Seibert. Cleve Rainbolt and Commodore Rainbolt were in Corydon Saturday. Fox Hollow pie supper last Saturday night a success. Sylvia and Carl Sharp visited Joe Wiseman and family. Nell Fetzer of Bear Corydon guest of Mr Hunt and family. Revival begins Fountain Sunday November 8 with Bro Will Todd. Will Todd also preached temperance at Blue River Chapel. R A Chanley and daughter Katherine of Fredonia visiting neighbors. Pie supper at Wyandotte school house Saturday night November 7 invitees urged to attend.
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