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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
4
A historical Corydon Indiana paper lists its Democrat alignment editor Lea Garyon and proprietor Lew O Bannon with post office entry. The brief shows subscription rates for one year six months and three months with prices in advance.
Advertising display ads priced at 10 cents per inch with leaders at 5 cents per line. Standing ads over three months use a special rate, details on application. Notices for church socials and entertainments with admission charged for profit incur 2 percent per line. Obituaries up to 20 lines priced, over 26 lines charged per line. Six words counted per line. Send payment by money or stamps.
The piece laments campaign tactics and roasts Republicans in Indiana for Roosevelt’s steamroller approach. It notes Hearst and Bryan, hints at Hearst’s White House talks, and claims Taft carries the saloon vote in cities while railroads and breweries helped elect governors. It reflects a partisan, era-specific view of the 1908 campaign dynamics.
The report discloses North Precinct Washington township results for President Governor and local candidates. It notes Taylor’s slight edge over party candidates and O Bannon’s underperformance, prompting a special inquiry and revealing a torn sealed bag with poll books and tally sheet.
A Republican defense of tariff cuts is challenged as misleading by Representative Boutell of Illinois who argues that consumer prices will not fall with tariff revision. The piece notes manufacturers and trusts pleading for higher duties while farmers claim benefits from tariffs on staple goods.
The text questions Mr. Bontell's reasoning on tariffs noting the outcome would be similar whether the tariff is raised or lowered and asks how many people can be fooled by such logic.
The November 18 1908 issue notes Mr Bryan resumes editorial charge at The Commoner after a rest. It predicts greater impact under his leadership and mentions his renewed focus on the editorial department for public good.
The piece notes Harrison County is 100 years old, organized in 1808. It urges an anniversary celebration before year’s end 1900, suggesting reminiscences of the past and county progress. It calls for a leader to organize the event and considers Christmas holidays as a suitable time.
Judge Cook last Friday held that a Town Clerk loses no judicial powers. William Zimmerman was tried before Town Clerk Jerry Zeno for severing products from the soil and appealed to the circuit court. The case was dismissed and the defendant discharged because Zenor has no power as town clerk to hold court. Zenor and other county town clerks have been performing court functions and marriages under assumed authority.
Advertises Peruna as the secret of beauty through internal cleansing. It asserts that beauty comes from a clean body with mucous membranes in good condition and a clear complexion, claiming matronly use extends youth.
Miss Nettie E Bogardus of Clarksburg West Virginia writes that Peruna tablet form provides relief for internal catarrh after years of doctor visits without benefit. She credits Dr Hartman and team for a successful tablet version and notes improved appetite strength and health. Julia Butler of Appleton Wisconsin also reports benefits from the treatment.
Copies of the acts from the recent special session have been received and distributed to entitled readers. The volume contains thirteen pages of enacted laws across seven chapters with the county option law occupying nearly half the book. The first law appropriated 840,000 for session expenses as governor elect Thomas Marshall and lieutenant governor elect Frank J Hall are set to assume office in January.
A November 15 1908 letter to The Democrat from Mrs S F Lewis requests an address update and praises the paper for prompt delivery. It notes Mrs Lewis is formerly Laura Simler from the county and expresses thanks for a copy that had been missing.
N.E. corner P O square shows new and clean frames for photographs. Frank Mowrer, proprietor, presents this display highlighting updated designs and finishes.
Nine room house with a good stable and garden. One of the best pieces of property in town. For inquiry apply at this office. tf 1' r.
Dated accounts from Miss Nettie Bogardua Holmes Ruth Brent and Miss Esther Lee praise Peruna and Manalin remedies. They describe relief from headaches bad health cold extremities nervous symptoms and improved strength and vitality after using the products and following medical advice.
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