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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1899
Page
4
Advertisement notice from Evivy ASD Proprietors stating post office entry at Corydon Indiana as second class matter and office location in Democrat Building with terms of $1.00.
The Corydon Democrat and the Indianapolis Sentinel offer a one year cash in advance subscription to Democrat readers in Harrison County for 51 dollars. This premium deal extends to subscribers of both papers, combining local access with the Sentinel’s reach.
The article discusses Treasury actions to relieve bondholders amid financial strain, condemns trust power driving prices higher, notes political doubt about McKinley’s second term, and reports fraud arrests in Philadelphia. It also remarks on November deaths of four vice presidents and rising household costs as trusts consolidate earnings.
The piece argues New Jersey leans Republican and has become a trust incubator. It asserts trusts grew under New Jersey law more than in any other state and claims the Republican party and trusts are inseparable, pledging to expose this in the next campaign.
Cochran praises Bryan as a pure man with deep public welfare devotion. He recalls four years together on the Ways and Means Committee and says Bryan would not compromise his beliefs for election.
A newspaper note condemns the International Paper Company, accusing it of organizing less than two years ago and controlling five sixths of U S paper manufacture while raising prices. It claims tariff protections shield foreign competition and levy duties to fund a trust that taxes knowledge.
The President appoints Ww. Bynum former Indiana Democrat to the Board of General Appraisers of Customs in New York. The job pays about 7500 dollars annually. The piece accuses Bynum of selling out his party and betraying friends, likening the move to Carlisle and alleging a corrupt ring set a price and the President must fulfill the contract.
Shively, who led the party’s loses four years ago, will again run for governor subject to the Democratic convention. The Hoosier Democrat praises him as a brainy leader and campaigner and predicts Col. Jack Lawler of Salem would win the lieutenant governor nod with his nomination.
A trust is described as a combination intended to control production, implying coordination among entities to restrict output and influence markets. The term suggests collusive behavior among producers seeking centralized authority over supply and prices.
The article lists tax levies fixed by county councils for districts, noting Perry County has the highest rate alongside Harrison County. It states Crawford is missing from the list and that the council started reductions at its first meeting, hoping for substantial decrease by the next meeting.
Official returns place Taylor with about a 2000 plurality and Brown at roughly 15000 votes as state contests head to the State Canvassing Board. The Kentucky campaign drew turmoil and fraud charges, with press fuel and factional splits shaping a nation wary of “dark and bloody ground” politics.
The Hoosier Democrat edited by Carl Brayfield marks its first year under the present management with strong prospects. The editor pledges broad Clark county support for a paper that stands by readers in need and values manhood over money. The Tadiana State Canners Association condemns abuses by the tin-plate, paper, and lumber trusts and notes price hikes due to higher canning costs. The Sultan of Sulu is described as a political expansionist.
The article accuses Republicans of ballot box stuffing in Philadelphia and calls the open conspiracy against the ballot a crime against voters’ rights, contrasting with the South where no such wrong is found. The piece faults GOP majorities as evidences of fraud and condemns the apparent conspiracy.
In remarks by Rev. Howard Birelow of Cincinnati Congregational Church, the Ohio vote shows a minority backing the administration in a war, challenging its righteousness. Republican papers deny financial trouble, citing bond purchases to avert a stringency while urging actions by the government to steady the treasury.
Buffalo voters used a machine to tally ballots replacing paper ballots. The device reduced precincts and printing costs, operated simply, and produced totals within 45 minutes after polls closed. The head ticket result was reported quickly and officials only opened the machine to record totals.
A letter from Adolph U Millett of Manchester New Hampshire reports long term shoulder pain relief after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. He states prior medicines and doctors failed but one bottle provided clear improvement and it is available through EK Crosier in New Hampshire.
Harrison County Clerk Oreo Cunningham calls parties owing money to settle debts by cash or note before December 15 to wind up trust funds by the end of the term. John L. Newman urges payment for collection costs at New Middletown Indiana.
Advertises One Minute Cough Cure as a universal remedy for grippe after effects and various respiratory illnesses with claims of immediate results and prevention of consumption. Mentions L A Riney Corydon J Rotmrock White Cloud and a travel sale by Monon Route for Thanksgiving with round trip fares within 150 miles from November 29 to December 1. Includes Bank of Corydon loan offer.
Two identical lots of children’s sample warmenuts offered. price about one-third below regular. Also featured are waist garments valued at $4 and feather goods up to $1, all part of an unknown sale at A. Jor Feather House.
A fragmented advertisement lists various textiles and garments with marked-down prices. Items include flannel skirts, linen toweling, Smyrna rugs, children's muslin pants, flannelettes, hose, bed spreads, feather ticks, cotton towels, gloves, wool jackets, and fancy parasols offered at reduced rates.
Bargain notice offering ladies handkerchiefs worth to ten pence and 15 pence for gents handkerchiefs. Shopfront ad lists multiple prices and varieties, urging swift purchase.
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