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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
4
The Corydon Democrat announces advertising rates and payment terms. Display ads cost ten cents per inch per insertion with five cents per line for readers. Special rates apply for standing ads and church or entertainment notices with admission charges. Obituaries up to twenty lines priced at a base, with extra lines charged per line.
Four months after the Payne Aldrich Taft tariff passage, the local Republican organ has not praised Indiana Senator Albert Beveridge or commented on Senator Shively. The letter questions editor alignment with GOP actions and criticizes the party for approving payments to ex county officials and the Harrison county bar admission of James Krammer, noting family travel to Omaha and reflections on legislative pay increases.
The American Federation of Labor met in Toronto and urged investigation of the steel trust to see if tariffs boost profits rather than aid workers. A committee may recommend suspending steel tariffs. The piece urges voters to support tariff reform and reject the Republican party as tool of trusts.
A Republican letter questions why Massachusetts workers, amid high tariffs like McKinley and Payne Aldrich, see only about one in ten own homes. The piece critiques state actions versus federal policy and calls for a clear answer.
The local Republican paper renews insinuations against Democratic county officials and praises Republican County Commissioners Juan Jeeves and Thomas H. Smith. It quotes criticisms of past funds, touts current treasury solvency, and accuses a Democratic leader of avoiding truth for political gain.
Washington Township trustee NicHar p Cunningham issues a weekly notice requiring any persons with business to contact him. The notice references a cattle arrival and an elevator entry, dated November 17 with a three line legal notice style.
Delayed Laconia item list shows Uncle Jim Faith improving Miss Myrtle Lyninger returning from Illinois Denzil Holliday visiting uncle Tui Shields and others visiting friends and family including Conrad Crosier Shields and Radmacher households Jasper Inman buys Neh Lilpop property in Laconia and moves in Vada Davis Tyrell visit Joel I Russell family Sunday.
Prominent Salem physician Dr. Purkhiser, about fifty, was found dead after shooting himself on Monday at his office. He died at 2:30 p.m. without regaining consciousness. A native of Washington County, he had practiced in Salem for twenty years but despondency over declining practice due to drug use led to the act. He leaves a wife and mother.
The undersigned forbids hunting with dogs or guns on her farm in Weyva Valley from this date. A. Watson posts the public notice restricting access and hunting activities.
Andrew Stiersteter, Trustee of Spencer township, states office day is Wednesday each week and asks anyone with business to call on that day.
Rev W E Snider presiding elder of United Brethren joins in marriage at East Chestnut Street home Mr s Elizabeth McCoy of Corydon and Rev David Clark of Sardinia Indiana The bride 62 and groom 76 with Clark a widower of Joseph McCoy Her friends wish happiness and prosperity They depart by morning train for Decatur county home after the ceremony
Dr J H Leonhardt guarantees Hem-Roid an internal tablet remedy will cure any pile case. The remedy is sold with a guarantee of cure. 24 days treatment costs $1. Written in Buffalo New York by Dr Leonhardt Co Station B. Mail for brochure.
Jomn W. Arerort of Corydon Indiana reports a sorghum harvest of 1417 gallons for the season. He advises cane seed should be planted two months earlier next spring to ensure a full season of maturation and urges patrons dissatisfied with results not to bring their cane to his mill.
Testimony from A Coy Jr of San Antonio Texas praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a three year old's croup attack. He credits prompt use with saving the child's life. notes the remedy's long history and reliability. sold by Louis S. Riley.
The Citizens Bank shows strong growth with a handsome dividend paid to stockholders this year. It reports a rising share price above par and plans for larger future dividends, praising the bank’s management. Chas. W. Cole, ex-Auditor, serves as cashier.
An old advertisement trumpets Lane's Family Medicine as the most efficient aid to preserve beauty. It claims Lane's Tea restores beauty and makes a woman more zealous in maintaining her looks.
Franklin Township notes fixed weekly meeting time on Mondays for the TR agenda. The document references a trustee role and schedules weekly participation, with emphasis on standardizing Monday sessions.
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