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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1909
Page
4
Historic rate card details for ads in Corydon Indiana, establishing circulation 2872 and noting post office classification. Includes pricing: 10 cents per inch, 5 cents per line, 2% discount for standing church or entertainment notices, 4 cents per line for longer notices, and payment instructions by money or stamps.
Massachusetts Republican Eugene N. Foss, who has accepted the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor, writes a letter urging cross party action on tariff reform and relief for rising living costs. He questions GOP resistance and predicts a shift away from ultra partisan interests.
The Corydon Republican notes the shift in criticism from Governor Hanly’s out-of-office speeches to Governor Marshall’s absence. It argues the dispute concerns duties on the State Board of Tax Assessments and accepted pay for lectures, with Marshall declining speaking fees.
A writer attacks Governor Marshall while noting Governor Hanly faced cross party criticism for actions both leaders avoided. The piece accuses the local Republican editor of clinging to fault finding across offices from Township Trustee to Governor.
A reader argues about what constitutes an old fashioned Republican speech. The piece contrasts Beveridge’s stance with the Payne Aldrich tariff and Taft’s trip to rally party support. It questions political strategy and urges a new fashioned, consumer‑friendly Republican message.
A summary of William J. Bryan's suggested tariff planks for the Democratic party. It calls for platform pledges binding voters, Cannonism reform to restore majority rule, and a tariff plan with free wool lumber hides and oil, reduced duties on necessities, gradual cuts to a 25 percent cap, and revenue-only aims.
Taft praises Senator Aldrich as a leading financier and statesman while the Kansas City Star harshly criticizes the Rhode Island senator. The Indianapolis Star notes Taft’s sympathy with Aldrich in the Payne Aldrich tariff fight, and a Kentucky rep fined for illegal liquor sale is mentioned alongside a race related fine. The Indy News reports cotton goods prices rising and links protection to tariff politics.
A health note urges mature readers to eat only what is needed to repair and fuel the body and warns against excess food causing stomach troubles rheumatism and kidney disorders. It recommends revising diet and using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with sales by Louis and Riley.
Spencer Township declares Wednesday as the Trustee office day for all business. Andrew Stierstedt er, trustee, asks those with business to call on that day.
An old advertisement urges consulting a physician for bronchitis symptoms and questions the use of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. It promotes avoiding alcohol in medicines and cites tongue coating and headaches as signs doctors diagnose as bilious. The product is made by J C Ayer Co Lowell Mass.
The Democrat reports subscription and payment acknowledgments since the last list, noting new subscribers with x marks. A long roster includes names and locations across Indiana Illinois Kentucky Missouri and Arkansas with assorted routes and rural routes.
J C Jenkins of Glasgow Kentucky testifies he has used Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for about fifteen years with satisfactory results. He has treated many traveling men with it and claims it always relieves their troubles. The remedy is sold by Louis S Riley and W H Morris. Also notes Modern Woodmen of America policies paying quickly on two deaths, Lottell and Roscoe Trotter.
Richard Freeman of 101 Park St Jeffersonville Ind reports a complete cure for a lame back and kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He notes lasting relief with shooting pains and swollen feet disappearing. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Dean's.
Notice is given to Jones McFarland a non resident defendant in a partition action for Harrison County real estate filed by Elmer Brown executor and others. The defendant must appear November 29 1909 at Corydon Court House or plead in absentia as clerks seal and date show.
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