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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1902
Page
10
A political essay contrasts American and Canadian tariff policies, arguing high protection harms both nations and favors trusts. It attacks Pennsylvania governance and the coal, steel, and railroad interests, urging Democratic Congressmen to curb the coal trust and related monopolies.
A collection of editorials argues for Democratic congressional victories to curb trusts and reform tariff policy. It contrasts Secretary Shaw's subtreasury stance with banking influence, notes Roosevelt's tariff rhetoric versus practice, and denounces the coal industry's price manipulation amid a nationwide strike.
A portrait of the Foreign Secretary as the anglo realm’s key player in world affairs. The piece outlines his power to shape international relations, manage royal and government events, issue passports, and appoint ambassadors, noting a lineage of twelve holders since 1850 and describing the current incumbent as calm and resolute.
Peat bog operations have revived in New Jersey amid coal shortages. In Morris Town’s Columbia meadows peat lies six feet deep above blue clay, with three levels of extraction. Widespread in several states, peat blocks are dried over about three weeks and sold by the cord as a coal substitute.
The article explains peat as a fuel with weight, moisture, and burning properties, plus a description of the peat spade and cutting method. It also notes Princess Victoria Louise taking to fishing during holidays at Codinen and Prince Joachim's duck shooting, reflecting a royal leisure scene.
A mixed reading of Bryant and Meredith poems opens with Bryant’s The Death of the Flowers. The Dinner Hour laments dinner as civilization’s backbone. A crude cattle-punching device by L B Unroe, lauded by J L Sterrett, claims efficiency and less bruised beef.
Workers at Schwarschild Sulzberger Packing use electricity to drive cattle into beef beds replacing shouting and whips. Two six foot punchers in the catch pen and five four footers in the knocking pens apply 125 volt current via insulated wires to brass tips, producing a sharp sting without leaving a mark.
A Pittsburg Press inspired piece argues that disagreeable women harm families and society, while praising calm correction and tact. It urges kindness, restraint, and balance in home leadership, stressing that nurturing the body intellect and heart makes a woman truly beautiful and effective. It warns against nagging and advocates considerate, hopeful guidance to improve behavior.
During regimental drill a cab horse balks at the line up as sun beats down on tired horses and excited men. An officer loses patience urging the horse forward while a young rider laments the animal will not start and jokes that the horse hears no door to shut.
Fragmentary lines reflect a somber meditation on time and worry as nights fade and sleep abandons those who lie awake fearing the future. The fragment evokes unease and the pressure of impending departure or change.
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