19 Oct 1910
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1910
Page
1
The piece urges Harrison County Democrats to vote November 8 for John W Kern with Askren and Stotsenburg, praising Kern’s ability and warning against his defeat. It contrasts Roosevelt's New Nationalism with Jeffersonian Old Nationalism and argues for Democratic unity to elect Kern to the U.S. Senate.
The piece accuses Feddy the Terrible of double standards in Kansas and New York and portrays him as aiming to defeat Taft for the 1912 Republican nomination. It notes tensions between Insurgents and Standpatters who fear Roosevelt’s push and prefer a Taft loss to avoid Roosevelt’s victory in 1912.
The piece argues the Republican party faces waning support as Democrats gain popularity. It notes some Republicans, including ex President Roosevelt and Senator Beveridge, deliver speeches resembling Democratic rhetoric while accusing them of contributing to wealth disparities during their terms.
The Democratic party endorses local option allowing residents to vote on liquor sales by secret ballot in townships and city units. Two years earlier Indiana Democrats led with township and ward votes. Republicans previously backed county local option but now oppose liquor positions, accusing opponents of lying.
The 1909 amendment requires all ballots both voted and unvoted to be preserved in sealed bags and delivered to the County Clerk with notices of the count and seal conditions. Previously ballots were burned after counting. This change allows inspection of ballots to verify past election anomalies.
A state election will decide whether to amend the constitution to require specific qualifications for admission to practice law. Currently four male citizens over twenty one of good moral character may be admitted. The ballot asks: Section 21. The general assembly shall by law prescribe what qualifications shall be necessary for admission to practice law in all courts.
The piece quotes Hearst accusing the Republican Party of hypocrisy, claiming it preaches popular rights yet favors private privilege. It alleges campaign funds from alleged public plunderers, prosecutes nonpaying critics, and privately invites trust promoters to shape policies and public documents.
The piece notes Republicans are numerous among voters but few among leaders. in the county many insurgents are said to outnumber standpatters despite the August mass convention. Rumors claim hundreds of Beveridge insurgents will express resentment on election day.
The Democrats of Indiana and Harrison County nominate good sober men for office. They stand for Democratic voters values and should receive support from every Democrat in the county.
Every Democrat in Harrison county can do something to help win a Democratic victory November 8. Are you doing your part.
A civic advisory urges voters to cast a straight Democratic ticket, urging support for the party’s platform. It references party branding and aligns the ballot with the Democratic rooster emblem. The guidance emphasizes unity and decisive voting for listed Democratic candidates.
U S Senator Jonathan P Dolliver labels the Republican party in decline criticizing the Speaker for calling colleagues traitors and questioning free debate. He cites President Tafts speeches and warns of a dispensing power bargain at the heart of tariff policy, contrasting Democratic critiques of GOP tariffs.
The piece contrasts Beveridge and Kern on labor issues, arguing Beveridge talks of action but offers no real labor reforms while Kern has backed labor legislation. It urges voters to support John W. Kern and the Democratic slate, claiming Republicans pretend reform and urging local option and straight party vote.
The speaker avoids discussing the Ship Subsidy Grab in Indiana while noting he voted for it and would vote for it again if elected. The remark frames Beveridge as consistent on the policy despite his silence on the issue.
Governor Marshall denounces the tariff schedules as a pillage of the public, arguing against partial readjustments and noting protection favors manufacturers. The article also notes Harrison County Democrats aim to elect John W. Kern to the Senate and urge votes for Smith Aksen and Evan Stotsenburg for the legislature.
Tred Ragle was accidentally shot and killed by a friend during a hunting trip in Colorado on Saturday October 8. He died about an hour after the incident. Ragle married a daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Williams formerly of Posey township and Floyd county. The couple resided in Colorado Springs where he held a good job, and he had visited the county since his marriage.
Dr J S Leonhards developed a tablet remedy Hem-Roid said to cure the internal cause of piles. Louis S Riely sells it with a $1 money back guarantee for 24 days treatment. Buffalo NY Plant promotes booklet.
Do not be misled by hollow cough cures. If you cough, take Kemp's Balsam the old reliable cough remedy. Available at druggists and dealers for 25 cents. This ad invites relief for persistent coughing and associated discomforts.
The Presbyterian church at this place hosted Rev. W. W. Tait and family with a fruit shower at the Manse last Thursday. About thirty five guests attended and brought canned fruit, jellies, and preserves. The evening was described as pleasant by attendees.
A humorous promo notes a woman’s irritability linked to headaches and lists Lane's Family Medicine herb tea as a simple remedy. It is advertised to druggists for 25 cents.
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