Editors and Proprietors Notice at Corydon
Entered at the Corydon Indiana post office as second class matter. Located in the Democrat Building. Terms:
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1899
Page
4
Entered at the Corydon Indiana post office as second class matter. Located in the Democrat Building. Terms:
A premium offer extends to Harrison County readers via the Democrat subscribers who prepaid one dollar and sixty cents for the Saint Sum. The Fryer premium is presented in advance as a valued incentive for ongoing subscriptions.
A scrambled draft comment laments a Democratic push to win an evening paper race in Indianapolis and asserts Sentinel aims for wide circulation to secure a Democratic majority. The piece attacks Republican policy as serving money interests in Wall Street and questions government funding of such agendas.
A reprint from the Chicago Tribune defends President Schurman and McKinley era policy in the Sulu Islands. It argues abolition should be gradual and that forcing Christian and American ideas risks war. Polygamy and slavery are seen as remnants of local feudal systems, with a single war to reform the populace urged.
Column argues W. OT. Zenor faces no strong opposition for the Third District Congressional nomination. It praises Zenor as a faithful, diligent representative aligned with the party on current issues. The piece references Republican criticism of opponents and notes editorials from New Albany and nearby exchanges. It ends with a political hook and an insurance promo.
Gov Nye states ex Secretary Day’s letter upends his theories on American rights and duties in the Philippines. He asserts our authority rests on what we bought with cash, refuting Dewey era claims of inherent rights and duties. The remark strips moral footing from the Manila occupation and rests on force bought at two dollars per head.
The Vincennes Sun comments that a farmer earns 65 cents for wheat and is urged by Republican papers to feel prosperous. It notes high prices on tools and supplies and mocks the idea of common farmer contentment with slogans of joy and praise for Wanna and McKinley.
A newspaper offers a generous reward to a Republican who can identify the source of the sentence stating that neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall exist within the United States or its jurisdictions. The call appears in an era of political contention.
County Treasurer Pangburn of Clark county faces scrutiny as experts review his books for a missing about 10000 pounds of public funds. Ward Watson, former Carrison county bondsman, sits on his bench amid the inquiry.
The Philippine Commission has returned a report endorsing the President's Philippine policy. Weak and unclear lines in the text suggest brief notes or editorial misreads accompanying the official report.
The South Bend Times notes Phil Armour was dismissed after four days as a Lake Shore railroad brakeman for incompetency. He pursued another path suited to him and achieved greater success, illustrating that early failure need not define overall prospects.
Enterprising men boost the town and benefit the country, so society should encourage movers and shun petty grumblers. A prosperous individual raises opportunities for all, and success becomes shared growth rather than envy and obstruction.
The Indiana Experimental Station at Lafayette releases a bulletin on sheep scab, stressing its increasing prevalence and offering disease description, prevention and cure dips, and state law guidance on shipping afflicted sheep. Free copies available from director C. S. Phimb in Lafayette, Ind.
Captain G Dennison, famed for leading forces that captured a rebel, reports from Venboare Beechmanaland dated Nov 4. He discusses purchasing Chamberlain’s Coke and cholera remedies before the final campaign and mentions personal bowel issues and the remedies’ effects.
The speaker fears an inherited illness and describes a persistent cough and weight loss. They mention a doctor advising self care and cod liver oil, but note the remedy is unsuitable for their condition. The passage ends with a suggestion that the reader can take something not yet specified.
Readers report relief from coughs colds and croup and claim the remedy prevents pneumonia and saves children from whooping cough. An included testimonial from S B Keener of Tossington Kansas cites dyspepsia relief after using the product. Available at B S Crosier druggist.
The record itemizes the decedent’s personal property including two horses a cow hoes implements household goods and other moveable assets. The inventory lists farm implements and equipment used for farming and day to day use.
Notice is given to residents of Corydon and Harrison county Indiana that hearings are set for the first Monday in December. Citizens may object to the proposed intoxicant license and to the saloon location described as a two story frame building at Lots Tb and Wb on Marker Street. The hearing before the board of commissioners will be held in Corydon.
Adolph Millett of Manchester New Hampshire reports his wife found relief from a nine year shoulder pain after one bottle of Chamberlains Pain Balm. The testimonial notes no prior cures from doctors or medicines and credits the remedy with near full recovery.
A local retailer notes no further price increases for shoes after anticipating leather costs. They report customers benefiting from buying at OLD PRICES for Fall and Winter stock. A brief warning summarizes the shopper’s opportunity.
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