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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1899
Page
4
An old notice from Corydon Indiana advertises a poet office entry as a second class master with office location in the Democrat Building. Terms include advance payment labeled eine Verm in advance.
A fragmented article notes party conflicts between Democrats and Republicans, infrastructure tests in Washington Township with fifteen barrels on a bad road, and remarks on Mindanao pacification. It references Congressman Roberts and questions about official salaries amid scandal.
The passage extols William Jennings Bryan as the most heard voice of the era, admired and revered. It asserts his popularity surpasses all others since the Chicago convention and claims his nomination and election are assured, urging continued support for Bryan and the people.
A garbled report recounts a Filipino lieutenant killed by the First Nebraska Regiment sparking renewed fighting. It cites American and Filipino leaders disputing responsibility, calls for peace, and references dated military dispatches and protests over blame and cessation.
The Greenville Democrat argues trusts are beneficial only to the managers while workers, traveling salesmen, small producers, and consumers suffer from reduced production and higher prices caused by trust policies. The piece portrays trusts as a pod thing for those in control, not a wood thing for others.
Former President Benjamin Harrison decries trusts as dangerous conspiracies to crush competition and monopolize essential goods. He urges prohibitory and penal laws. The column contrasts his stance with a political party alignment noted as My Maryland in the Democratic column and an uncomfortable Republican placement.
A political exhortation warns that three trusts control the nation money, manufacturing, and transportation. It argues they would dominate currency, credit, labor, and rail and sea routes, enslaving 70,000,490 workers. The author urges major turnout at the ballot box to resist oppression and restore freedom.
The piece analyzes Ohio election results showing Nash with a 65 000 vote minority behind McLean and Golden Rule Jones at 110 000, arguing the administration was rejected. It claims nationwide Democratic momentum will grow and cites overreach by Hanna era fundraising, foreign legation pressure, and soldiers turning Democratic in Kansas races.
A dated notice argues farm prices for staples rose sharply since 1896 while the farmer’s goods sell for less, contrasting rising costs with alleged trust profits. It urges voters to back Crosden Jones and John J. Alelean in last week’s Obie election as a protest against Hanna McRhinlor & Co. control.
The text portrays the Republican party as a minority in Ohio by over 65000 votes. It frames a harsh political climate with a cold metaphor and accuses Hanna ism and other isms of opposing Republicans, indicating a charged partisan view.
The Nebraska result shows William J. Bryan endorsed by a majority near 18 000 while Ohio backs McKinley by about 65 000 as last week’s election concludes. The Kentucky Legislature remains Democratic by about 35 on joint ballot with a clear Senate and House majority. Joe C Blackburn's election is assured.
Local shop touts a record cloaks showcase with Ladies and Children’s garments. Ladies tan all wool jackets priced at 3.98, Melton cloth jackets in brown or black lined in mercantized silk, $7.50 value, offered at bargain rates. Plush capes from 1.25, long heavy cloth capes 1.25, children’s jackets described as finest to good, black figured dress skirts marked 9c to 2.00.
The offer lists Worsted Dress Goods at 6e a yard, 1500 pads in checks and stripes, all-wool plaids and novelties at 25e, Ven etian Cloth and Cheviot Suiting at 59e, silk velvets at 45e for five pieces, Black Velveteen at 1e, shirred chintz for trimming at 2e, and plain taffeta silks at Ade. Aimed to tempt shoppers with limited week‑long discounts.
The ad touts a thriving mail order department with same day filling and bold pricing. It promotes Vlaid Skirts at 2 to 2.50, Black Coney Collarettes at 1.69, Fars items up to 15, and a varied line of Ladies Flannel waists from 1 to 1.75 with premium options listed.
The Greatest Shoe Department in Southern Indiana offers 550 pairs of ladies shoes in silk, patent, box calf, or kid uppers, priced from 1.25 to 1.50. Men’s creoles and calf shoes from 1.25 to 1.69, work shoes 0.89, boys’ solid styles 0.85 to 0.98. Special sale on 18 dress styles 2 to 4 and widths A to EE.
Wide sale of blankets, skirts, robes and underwear with heavy discounts. Includes 104 red wool blankets at 9 cents per pair, extra heavy cotton blankets around 49 cents per pair, wool flannel skirts 47 cents, heavy fleeced underwear and vests at low prices, and assorted wool mitts socks and fabrics offered in bulk at reduced rates.
A list of sale items features Taleut powder and Tappan powder, Dr. Girard tooth powder, large tar vaseline, Witch Hazel, tar soap, Fern Leaf soap, Sweet Bye and Bye perfume, hair brushes and nail brushes, tooth brushes. The ad also promises new belts ceilings gloves combs collars neckwear and various jewelry novelties.
Report notes Safe Agents operate in New Albany handling subscriptions for The Designer. The piece details outreach and publication delivery arrangements, highlighting service presence and subscription uptake.
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