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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1901
Page
4
W. Thomas and Chas. B. Ellis publish the Corydon newspaper edited at the Democrat Building. Post office classification notes indicate second class matter with subscription terms listed as $1.90 and 1.25 in bias.
The piece questions syndication of the Republican party, notes New York city election costs per vote, and contrasts democracy with republicanism. It mentions rapid results with voting machines in a New York precinct and ponders leadership, Christian civilization standards, and Roosevelt versus Hanna era appointments.
The remark notes a paradox of expressing sympathy for Filipinos while a president shows sympathy for the Boers. It cautions against hypocrisy, calling it unfortunate we live in a glass house.
Tariff protected trusts issue a notice prohibiting any tariff tinkering for reciprocity legislation and claim Republican leaders must promptly follow their masters.
A neighborly warning compares new prosperity to milksick rumors, suggesting the opportunity remains elusive and distant, always claimed to be near by others yet never arriving for the speaker.
The speaker questions Governor Durbin's concern over Kentucky justice by arguing party contrasts and uses inflation and wage figures to urge laborers to calculate real income changes. The passages imply sharp partisan critique and calls for workers to assess living costs and earnings.
The Naval Court of Inquiry cost Rear Admiral Schley $8,000. The article labels this charge as excessive for the Government to bill the famed officer after the victory at Santiago.
Governor Durbin pushes the state to construct an executive residence large enough to house current and possible fugitive governors. The remark suggests a liberal test of state resources and humorously notes that birds of a feather should flock together.
The piece notes a per capita currency average of 28.52 dollars as a comfort for unemployed readers. It claims Republican papers publish this item in heavy prosperity editorials, calling it a clincher.
The piece argues Republicans will first redeem silver dollars in gold and then retire silver coin. It warns against eroding token money status and urges open action to prevent voters from being blindsided by financial legislation.
The Ohio vote reflected anger at a convention attempting to recall bolting Democrats by shunning the national platform. A 200000 drop from last year’s tally and 80000 from two years ago hit turnout, with many stay-at-homes being Democrats. The piece argues the dog should wag its tail, not the other way, as a political lesson.
An advertisement argues feeding differences make horses strong or tired and applies the idea to children. Scott's Emulsion is claimed to boost appetite digestion and blood, acting as food and medicine. The ad features a horse analogy and promotes a free sample with the Scott & Bowne trademark.
An ad notes kidney and bladder ailments affect both women and men, causing loss of ambition, vigor, and cheer. It promotes Swamp Root by Dr. Kilmer as a quick remedy available in multiple sizes, with samples by mail and a pamphlet featuring testimonials.
The Chicago Record-Herald reports US money in circulation on November 1 stood at 2,246,300,549 dollars, about 28.72 per person with a record per capita level. Gold, silver, treasury notes and bank notes comprise the total, while the piece critiques the gold standard as silver certificates rise.
The passage notes financiers before and after the 1893 panic pressing for gold redeemability of treasury notes and later the retirement of silver coin. It suggests they will extend their current demand further, reflecting ongoing financial tensions.
A brief, enigmatic note hints at ongoing efforts and unsettled outcomes. The phrase water watch suggests monitoring conditions while the elephant figure implies hidden or surprising actions to come.
J S Pfrimmer of Breckenridge Indiana rails against a Democratic press portrayal of soldiers with pensions. He argues against calling veterans idle or drunk and suggests exposing partisan witnesses, urging a truth focused view and citing disparities in pension amounts among former servicemen.
A Chicago physician Mrs. Mary K. Melendy recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for obstinate coughs in children and bronchial affections. The non narcotic medicine is marketed by E. S. Crosier's Corner drug store as a universal remedy.
A bashful county youth attends a dine out and endures a cascade of mishaps. He forgets to comb his hair, spills coffee, and drops a fork. A table cloth mishap leads him to mistake his shirt for his trousers and flee after a table collapse.
Thanksgiving day was marked by a secret gathering in Clifty Bend to honor Mrs Addie Brengman widow of Isaac Brengman. Over seventy guests arrived with baskets but she anticipated the event and contributed a large turkey. The meal featured chicken cake candy and fruit and was followed by social games and chatter.
Death notices honor Henry W Faith a charter member of John Timberlake Post No 507 who died November 18 1901 at age 62 years 9 months and 7 days The post lauds him as a faithful comrade and asks sympathy for his widow and children A copy of the resolutions is to be placed in minutes and sent to the family and county papers signed by William W Blake Samuel Lower and Amos Best
The South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition opens December 1, 1901, and runs to June 1, 1902. Attractive rates from all points to Charleston are offered with convenient schedules via the Southern Railway. Agents can provide full information on application.
Health warning links poor complexion to torpid liver and irregular bowels. Harsh poisons build up in blood when bowels fail to remove them. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers stimulate the liver and bowels without griping or distress, marketed by L. A. Areny & Son.
A. J. Snell of Summer Hill New York avoided a party due to stomach pains. A friend advised Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After two doses he felt cured and enjoyed the party. The remedy is sold at Crosier's Corner drug store.
Trustees of the Elizabeth M. E. parish announce a meal served from noon to 7 PM on Thursday December 12 1901 followed by a lecture by Rev J A Ward Wesley Chapel M E Church New Albany on Modern Skepticism Admission is 10 cents for the parsonage fund Hearers urged not to miss the lecture.
Thanksgiving events fill Heidleburg with visits dinners and a pie supper led by Miss Ethel Hickman. John F. Keller builds a barn for Joseph Gillmore as Maudk visits Mrs. Grove. Joseph Seacat reports a recent home robbery while he was away. Lafayette Wolfe leads local rabbit hunting and a graphophone entertainment drew many young folks at Brues schoolhouse.
The Southern Railway announces for winter 1901 1902 its finest service yet linking the North and South through Florida Cuba Mexico the Pacific Coast and Central America aboard its own lines across the entire South.
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonite with a front label declaring the formula iron and quinine in a tasteless form. It promises no cure and no pay for 50 cents.
The undersigned offer fast service for all building lumber needs at their mill in Heth township. Call or leave an order for any kind of framing or house lumber to be made to order. Watson and Thomas.
The ad offers a free booklet titled Told by a Doctor discussing digestive tract diseases and testimonials from hundreds cured of constipation and stomach troubles by Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Requests for the booklet go to Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello Indiana or to Corydon firms L A Riely Son Corydon J P isterling Corydon Junction.
Effective October 15 1901 excursion rates are placed on sale by the Southern Railway to principal winter resorts of the South and Southwest. Ask any agent Southern Railway for full information.
The World claims scoops with impartial coverage and daily news in a thrice weekly format. It promotes homey features and serials alongside political reporting. A one year $1.00 price for 156 papers, plus a joint offer with The Democrat for $1.75.
The Commoner has reached 100000 copies in six months, a record in American periodical literature. The paper partners with Mr. Bryan for political and social discussion and offers a combined subscription with The Democrat for one year at 1.75, versus 2.00 if subscribed separately.
A patient from Neosha Falls Kansas reports fifteen years of indigestion ended after two bottles of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. She praises its cures and recommends it to friends as a laxative and stomach remedy. Sold by Riely & Son and others in Corydon and Mauckport areas.
Mrs. McCaley is able to be out again. Mr. McCaley’s dwelling burned last week on November 27. J O Kinkaid plans a grocery sale for the benefit of the Tennessee Lumber Co. Maple Valley school advances with Charley Toler as manager. Tennessee Lumber Co. buys a new dimension mill and hires many workers. READER OF DEMOCRAT.
A new illustrated booklet from the Southern Railway Passenger Department highlights winter resorts in the South. It describes popular destinations and can be obtained by sending a two-cent stamp to George B. Allen A G P A St Louis Mo.
Coroner LW Nye certifies that John Brown aged 49 died 9 November 1901 in Boone township Harrison County Indiana from a dislocated neck after a fall from a cliff. Body examined at Mrs. Catharine Brown’s home. no inquest held. witnesses heard. no valuables found. Disposition notes physical description and attire.
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