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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1899
Page
4
The piece argues trusts stifle competition and raise prices, detailing harms to workers, small manufacturers, farmers, and taxpayers. It criticizes monopolies, inflated capitalization, and arbitrary pricing, warning of reduced wages and lost opportunities while urging political accountability.
The Public Press denounces county stationery thefts as officers and commissioners violate reform laws. Harrison county is cited as a victim still paying two to three times stationery value, urging reforms to curb abuses and hold officials liable.
Honolulu attorney George D. Gear presented to the State Department a statement alleging cruel treatment of coolie labor in the Hawaiian Islands. He charges Hawaii Supreme Court rulings sustain a severe system of slavery, criticizing current political leaders for tolerating such practices.
Mr Cochran the paid agent of the trust conference in Chicago called the trust a result of natural evolution of industrial forces beyond control. Mr Bryan described it as a result of conditions made by man and subject to change by man.
A sweeping criticism of Republicans and trusts cites figures like J L Tronein, W J Gruen, and Roosevelt. It argues trusts enrich investors while stifling liberty, notes Bryan in Dallas advocating income tax, and links imperialism to militarism.
An open letter from SINTEEN TO ONE urges Democrats to embrace the Chicago platform, oppose imperialism, and nominate Bryan for national lead, Shively for governor, and honest county candidates. It laments Republican leadership and defends a four year term limit, citing past defeats of Cole, O Bannon, Graves, and Lemmon as proof of the unwritten party rule.
The text argues a school teacher who defrauded county funds should have his teaching license revoked for immorality. It then criticizes United States foreign expansion and accuses large firms of forming trusts with government privileges under the Republican party.
The Board met in regular session on September 26 1899 with the Audit Committee chaired by Dr Luckett. Summary shows total assets 0.0.00 0 000058190.112.20 outstanding loans 11634700 cash on hand 41016044 net earnings first quarter 203389. A year earlier assets 81179059.91 loans 6 0 200 cash 39170 net earnings 1655.68 Installment stock payments limited to 1.00 per share per month due to overpayment previously.
In December 1897 Rev A Donahoe of M FE Church South Pt Pleasant W Va suffered a severe cold with violent coughing. He tried many so called specifics before buying Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He cheerfully recommends it to the public. For sale by E B Crosier Druggist. Also a large store room and dwelling for sale at Ramsey Ind with 300 foot square lot and a fine warehouse and good barn. For particulars write to this office.
The list notes residents and subscribers including Amos Blank Crandall Silas Bringle New Salisbury I bs Mulvinster 3 Bye wlericksburg W. AL Steele Liconti Washington Conrad Corydon Mat biry Corydon Alioi Horn Louisville Rey Wo Chiilen Salem BLM See Black Creek Chas. H. Nintner Worth J. W. Cross Corydon Mo. Kirkham Elizabeth Walter V. Dullen Ann Arbor Alici Miss Harriet C. Batleir Terre Haute Hine Payton Meadow Lawn hy Win. Fi. 2. Wiseman Corydon Craven Pain Laconia Adam Baker Bradford Morton Cirtle Corydon Mathias Hausz Lanesville Jas. W. Johnson Elizabeth Jo Wellinger Ramsey The Plow Boy Preacher Rev. J. Kirkham Belle Rive Hl says After suffering from bronchial or long trouble for ten years D was cured by One Minute Cough Cure It is all that is claim for and more.
Notice to non resident Mamie Harper in Harrison County Indiana. Stephen H. Harper sues for divorce in Harrison Circuit Court. Defendant must appear by Nov 2, 1899 or answer. failure leads to default. Witness seal of court dated November 25, 1899. Trustee Watson invites sealed bids for Best’s District schoolhouse in Heth Township Harrison County Indiana by October 1, 1899. Bids may be rejected.
Notice of a court ordered public sale in Harrison Township Indiana. Emery H Breeden as commissioner will offer parcels of land including portions of the southeast quarter of section ten township three south range one east at a public auction. Terms: one-third cash, balance in two equal installments with notes secured by mortgage, 6 percent interest. Probate details refer to the Flarrison Circuit Court Harrison county Indiana judgment dated September 23 1399.
A notice details a lower east room in a one and a half story frame building on the premises of Hiram P. Bence in Taylor township Harrison county Indiana. The room fronts the New Albany and Evans Landing public highway and lies about 300 yards southwest from the section corner and 150 yards south of the section north line. It is seventeen feet square with two doors and one window to admit light in compliance with liquor law.
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