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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1901
Page
4
A historical column discusses at length political commentary and financier opinions. It critiques Congress actions and Indiana figures such as Durbin Beckham and Governor Beckham. The piece questions gold standards and bank influence in finance and politics. It reflects early 20th century partisan discourse and editorial tone.
The piece attacks Republicans for doubting Democratic cries against courts while Gov Durbin of the state refuses to return a Kentucky fugitive, arguing the GOP’s supposed consistency is lacking. It compares Durbin’s stance to Democratic anarchist charges and urges Democrats to recall his cross party critique.
A reporter and the Hearst Chicago American publisher were sentenced by Judge Hanecy to 30 and 40 days in jail respectively after the newspaper criticized a Gas and Coke Company ruling. The incident highlights press limits in the city.
The text condemns Judge Haneey and warns that suppressing press comments signals the day courts become unfit for criticism. It argues trusts grow under Republican leadership and that American people must curb such domination, asking if it is not time to declare limits.
The New York Herald critiques federal taxation aimed at boosting idle surplus for bond redemption and banking capital. It notes 114 million dollars idle in national banks earning no interest while banks lend at 6 percent. The piece asks how long the public will tolerate such financiering by Republicans.
The Companion pledges varied attractions for 1902 with contributions from Gage Long Smith Sanger and other notable figures. British peers Wu Tiaufang Booker T. Washington Justice Brewer Charles King and Rear Admiral Hichborn are among participants. Subscriptions include a color calendar for 1902 and free remaining issues if subscribed before January 1.
Lodaburg reports Dave Neafus will move to Kentucky soon while Captain Harve Steepleton predicts a hard winter. Miss Bertha Roby attends Laconia High School as Amy Steepleton visits from Corydon. Crave Boone visits Fall Cities. Steve Carroll sells oak timber to T. F. Elbert of Laconia. Reverend Philips preaches at Union Chapel. Wm. Hoffman of Kentucky visits. D. G. Agnew of Louisville stays with his mother. Maude Anderson leads No. 1b school as TATTLER closes.
Dr A Boschee presents German Syrup as a proven cure for coughs colds and lung troubles with years of tested success. Claimed to have sold two million bottles annually since 1888 and now available widely for 75 cents. Three doses said to relieve ordinary coughs. References Green's Prize Almanac for more information.
Poem recalls a boy overhearing grandfathers and a tinker trading memories of mischief from tarred heads to swinging signs. The piece frames old times as vivid living history, ending with a ribbed line about “that was livin.” Read aloud at a Floyd County horticultural meeting by Master Earl Brace.
Samuel Snyder returned from Alabama. James Davidson killed a groundhog weighing 11 pounds. Farmers plowed for next year’s corn. Samuel Winder and family visited his brother Philip. Frankie Rowe and Louisiana Binkley went to Louisville. Stonecipher family visited brother James who may move away. Rev Walls preached to a crowded house. Buskirk schoolhouse debating society grows. Hugh Rhodes presiding. Sabbath schools at Sugar Tree Grove busy under James Binkley and S L Dalton. Nellie and Efe Keller, Heildelburg. Mr and Mrs Wm Weaver and Rose visited Mrs George Binkley and family.
Effective October 1, Southern Railway places excursion rates on sale to principal winter resorts in the South and Southwest. Passengers are urged to contact any Southern Railway agent for full information.
An advertisement touts GHovE's Taste LESS CHILL TONIC as a tasteless iron and quinine remedy for malaria chills and fever with a no cure no pay slogan and a price of Se. nova.
Advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a true kidney bladder and urinary remedy claiming to cure Brights Disease and other kidney troubles. It notes available 50 cent and dollar sizes and offers a free sample and book by mail from Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
The act for regulation of weights and measures is amended to fix standard weights for Indiana. Beef or pork per barrel is 200 pounds, four per barrel 196 pounds, sorghum molasses eleven pounds per gallon, hay or straw ton of 2,000 pounds. A bushel defines weights for rye, wheat, beans, oats, potatoes, corn meal, buckwheat, millet, turnips, clover seed, parsnips, popcorn, barley, onions, malt rye, middlings, shelled corn, castor beans, dried fruit, timothy seed, cranberries, middlings coarse, osage orange, sweet potatoes, blue grass seed, orchard grass seed, mineral coal, and corn in car with a December 1 threshold changing to sixty-eight pounds after that date.
All persons needing tombstones or monuments are directed to C H Ginkins shop located one square west of the Kintner Hotel. The son will be available daily at the shop for very low prices while the father, who is at home sick, can be seen at the residence corner Maple and Walnut streets.
A Forkland Virginia merchant’s daughter stepped on a ten penny nail and pierced her foot with two nails. Chumberlains Pain Balm was applied, the pain vanished in five minutes and the child wore a shoe in three days with no discomfort. The balm claims antiseptic healing in a third of the usual time and is sold at Crosier's Corner Drug Store.
A descriptive guide detailing top Southern game and fish facilities and state game laws. Includes information on responsible guides hotels and rates. For purchase send two cent stamp to G B Allen Assistant General Passenger Agent Southern Railway St Louis Missouri.
An OCR fragment promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonie claiming the formula shows iron and quinine with no cure and no pay. It also advertises a nationwide job for reputable individuals to represent a wealthy firm with a $18 weekly salary plus expenses, Chicago head office, send self addressed envelope.
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