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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1900
Page
4
Fragmented text references several individuals and organizations in a local context. The legible parts mention a surveyor and names such as MOSHAREP and LU V, with scattered initials and titles. Context is unclear, but it appears as a partial item from a community notice or report.
A garbled OCR extract lists several individuals with roles such as trustees assessors and a rector, including Jolan Nolot Wes Ta and Joseph Hartung. Mentions of repeated titles and scattered surnames suggest a damaged section of a local governance or church notice with unclear context and several misspellings.
A garbled OCR column rant cites Roosevelt McKinley and Jefferson, railing against trusts, protectionism and foreign policy. It names Alaska Britain Rome and Paris, accusing wealth interests of corrupting the Republic while politics and territory echo controversy.
The Thalawi Democratic ticket loses daily support guidance while members Conner, Lotieh, Traberme, Mathes, Love, Nye and Sharp are missing from the county. The remaining group is described as a pillar of strength.
Mr. Cochran in Chicago mocked Republican arguments on the Philippines and claimed trade follows the flag. He argued trade depends on markets, not flags, noting England’s trade with Canada and U.S. trade growth. He endorsed annexing Canada and China, citing access to Chinese markets and diplomat insults, while praising Filipino aid in battle.
The speaker contrasts Jefferson’s peaceful expansion to incorporate territories under the Constitution with McKinley’s warlike approach to seize distant lands for exploitation. Jefferson sought contiguous territory to strengthen the Union and defend constitutional values. McKinley aims at conquest to empower officeholders and syndicate gains, risking endless future conflicts. The Democratic view defends Jefferson as a timeless truth shaping civilization and national character.
The piece argues that young people have no chance to advance under Republican governance. It claims they will remain laborers under the control of a giant monopoly, confined to menial tasks like hewing wood and drawing water.
A critical recount of Republican control in Harrison County from 1894 to 1898. It lists defalcations in the Auditor and Recorder offices, school money misappropriations, inflated contracts, tax hikes, and alleged public-affairs malfeasance. The piece urges taxpayers to vote the Republican local ticket.
A collection of 1890s-era criticisms argues that trusts are expensive and unfair, detailing price hikes for wheat, corn, and farm goods since 1896 and accusing trusts of overcharging for basic necessities. It cites Hunger for reform, quotes Bryan, Hanna, and a Toledo Bee item, and labels the trust as enemy of youth and democracy.
A concise claim argues that genuine prosperity should not widen the gap between rich and poor, challenging the notion that prosperity automatically concentrates wealth at the top while leaving others behind. The wording reflects a moral critique of wealth distribution policies and economic outcomes.
An old promotional notice touts Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a nerve nourishing remedy for neuralgia and fatigue, claiming it supplies fats to cushion nerves and aid recovery. It offers free samples and lists the New York address 409-415 Pearl Street for ordering, with a price of one dollar.
The Democrat argues Harrison county shows rising indebtedness during McKinley’s administration, claiming real estate and chattel mortgages rose in 1897 with foreclosures and total increases totaling 55 million in the state, challenging claims of widespread prosperity.
A Hartfort public figure questions when McKinley was right, contrasting his 1896 stand on money with his later actions. He cites silver policy, retirement of greenbacks, trust enforcement, annexation, and Porto Rico to urge Republicans to compare President McKinley’s dual stances and pick the true argument.
A Prof Horton cites years of travel noting Green's August Flower as the top remedy for dyspepsia liver and stomach issues plus constipation. He says it suits tourists salesmen and office workers with headaches from irregular habits. sample bottles are free at Riley & Son's and sold broadly in civilized countries.
Complete list of board allowances from the Harrison County Indiana October 1900 regular session. Includes payments to D J Bowling ex Co Assessor, Jane Hunter Insane Hospital, Horace Bell janitor, Mary Conrad Insane Hospital, Jno M Baetz Com court bailiff, Nath, Wm Mitchell Co asylum repairs, Marion Wright estates, jail and court house repairs, Henry Crosby maintenance, Montgomery Duggins poor, Scott Crosier Co poor, and J A Watson Auditor.
C T Bartly moved to this vicinity last week. Frank Jenkins attended the Ellis Car nival at Louisville. Ed Ellis smiles. Birt Steepleton mashed his finger badly last week and Dr Foote dressed the wound. Wn McCarty will attend college at Lexington this fall. Niut Hawk.
Promote Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a one day cure for colds. All druggists offer refunds if it fails. E. W. Grove's signature appears on every box. Price listed as 25 cents.
John W. Tuell of Elizabeth Posey township Harrison county Indiana will apply to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners at the Corydon meeting on the first Monday of November 1900 for license to retail intoxicating liquors in a ground floor room on Main street Elizabeth lot 8 described as 22 by 16 feet with two windows and two doors and a transom. He also seeks to sell cigars lunch and tobacco in connection with the business.
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