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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1909
Page
4
Fragment from a Corydon Indiana newspaper shows an 1856 establishment with circulation 2872 and a rate card for subscriptions and advertising. It lists pricing per inch and per line, endorsements for church notices, obituaries under twenty lines, and special rates for standing ads with time-based conditions.
A Corydon Republican letter discusses school trustees in two townships with mixed party affiliations among teachers. It argues that political makeup of staff does not prove much and that good schools matter more than party labels. The writer urges readers to broaden outlook beyond partisan focus.
Local residents and visitors are listed with frequent mentions of trips visits and moves. Names include Mabel Williams Stella Sappenfield Mary Ellen Byrne and Ed Martin with several undertakings such as schoolhouse work and contracts for Jackson Topike. A fishing party at Cook's Mill bridge drew attendees despite cool weather.
Cure for chapped skin on hands or face in one night. Also recommended for sore nipples burns and scalds. Sold by Louis Fiely. October.
Oklahoma City September 29 With funds from the State Guaranty Fund and cash on hand the State Bank Commissioner paid about 400 depositors of the Columbia Bank and Trust Company which suspended yesterday No excitement was seen as the public trusted the guaranty Securities offered by local capitalists to cover $250 000 were declined on the commissioner’s advice who expects no trouble in paying dollar for dollar The bank was reserve for roughly 150 other State banks and held $1 3 million of their deposits and a failure of the guaranty law could ruin many banks and trigger a wider panic
Guthrie Oklahoma September 29 bankers pause on collecting the three fourths of one percent assessment to fund the State Bank Guaranty Fund after the Columbia Bank and Trust Company failure. The delay follows a pending $200000 double liability against Columbia stockholders. The Oklahoma Bankers Association official call for a meeting was withdrawn.
Spencer Township announces fixed Wednesday as office day for Trustee Andrew Stierstetder to handle business. Call on that day for any matters related to the township affairs.
An advertisement claims women suffer more piles due to sedentary outdoor activity and constipation and promotes Dr Leonhardt's Hem Roid as a permanent cure by removing the cause. Priced at $1 and guaranteed with a booklet offer from Louis S Riely and the Dr Leonhardt Co Buffalo NY.
A colonial deed record from Harrison County documents a bill of sale transferring a Negro woman Betty and her mulatto child Salina from John Elliott of Knox County to J George Pfrimmer for four hundred dollars. The 1811 instrument, witnessed by William Henry Harrison, notes prior purchase from Robert Elliott and a ten year indenture of Betty, with warranty clauses and signatures of local officials.
A health note warns that excess food causes stomach troubles and other ailments. It advocates eating only to repair and fuel the body and recommends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for indigestion. Sold by Louis S. Riley in October.
Lola Calvert of Scott county was granted a divorce from Charles Calvert in Indianapolis last week on desertion and failure to provide. Charles fled in July 1907 and disappeared. Mrs Calvert had moved to Indianapolis and remained there.
An old time drugstore advert promotes Allens Lung Balsam claiming quick, permanent relief for coughs. It emphasizes safety at all druggists with a brief, catchy sales pitch.
In Utah a notable discovery is described by William B. Douglass of Washington DC, Government Examiner of Surveys. He reports surveying the Durango reservoir grant, enduring an electrical storm at high altitude, with his hat lifted by lightning. Douglass is highly regarded in the U S Land Office and connected to Corydon through family.
Farmers haul home fertilizers for fall wheat and spring crops. Harrison county uses large amounts of bone meal and phosphates, creating a heavy annual outlay. Without fertilizers the county would face a different financial picture, yet soil improvement could reduce dependence on these inputs over time.
A half mile from a deep water Ohio River landing an 86 acre farm with a fair house and barn and a reliable spring. It is well set with about 2000 pear trees and 500 apple and peach trees on good farm land. For particulars inquire at this office. $29-tf
Richard Cunningham announces fixed office day every Saturday for public business with the Washington Township trustee and asks persons to call on that day.
Two newspapers The Corydon Democrat and The Louisville Evening Times offered together for a total price of 3.50 dollars. The ad notes both titles are available as a bundled purchase to readers seeking local and regional coverage.
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