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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1909
Page
10
The Corydon Democrat serves Indiana readers with ongoing city and county coverage. Editor and proprietor Lew M. O’Bannon guides the paper, published every Wednesday and mailed as second class from Corydon.
An OCR-like snippet outlines subscription options including one year six months and three months with garbled numbers and county mention. The fragment suggests price terms and a local rate context but is unfinished and unreadable in key areas.
The notice outlines display ad pricing and specifications. Rates include 2 cents per line for shorter runs, with higher charges for longer lines, and a special 2% per line for certain performances. It requests six words to count and payment by money or stubs.
An analysis contrasts tariff taxes across luxury and everyday goods, noting steep duties on diamonds, champagne, blankets, paintings, and luxury cars while other items like sugar and wool dress goods incur different totals. The piece critiques how taxes unevenly affect buyers and emphasizes the disparity faced by average earners.
The piece attacks Senator Aldrich and his drive to establish a Central Bank with power to issue money, arguing it would let wealthy individuals control currency vastness, enrich a few, and threaten democracy. It cites critics Beveridge and Crane, links to China policy, and warns voters to watch Aldrich’s influence in American politics.
Indiana Senator Albert J. Beveridge, one of seven Republican insurgents, defends opposing the Payne-Aldrich tariff in a Saturday Evening Post article. He criticizes the tariff as protective graft, notes Democrats aiding pineapple tariffs, and urges consumer protection by lower prices. The piece highlights party tensions as Taft’s stance remains uncertain ahead of the next general election.
Beveridge has served as the Republicans’ drawing card in campaigns. observers question whether he will remain a central figure in future efforts and whether his presence will persist in upcoming race efforts.
A lively exchange unfolds as the Hepatiican elder faces a seasoned veteran in a rare public debate. (Names, places, and precise details are unreadable in the source text.)
The article defends keeping district country schools open arguing they stay near homes and protect community ties. It notes 1907 legislation allowing reopening of abandoned schools if a majority petition occurs and urges against centralization while praising local teachers and pupils.
An advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a universal cough cure. It claims doctors and nurses recommend it, costs 25 cents, and urges keeping a bottle at home to treat colds early.
A long list of names and locations shows new subscribers and payments to The Democrat since the last report. Individuals span multiple towns including Louisville Corydon Georgetown Mauckport Ramsey Ramsey Evansville and Shreveport with several addresses and initials.
Richard Freeman of 101 Park St Jeffersonville Ind credits Doan's Kidney Pills with a complete cure for years of lame back shooting pains and irregular kidney passages. He notes swelling feet headaches and long-lasting relief after use. Sold by all dealers 40 cents FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Dean's.
A candidate for Marshal of Corydon appeals to voters on the Good Order ticket. He cites four years as a Manila police officer 1901 to 1904 and attaches a discharge letter from Sydney Smith, Chief Clerk Manila Police, stating his service was satisfactory and that reinstatement may be considered.
A health note warns that excess food leads to indigestion and diseases. It urges mature readers to eat only what repairs waste and provides energy. It recommends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and notes sale by Louis S. [ely with an October date fragment.
John HH Wolfe is a candidate for re election as Road Supervisor of Road District Number one in Webster township. He has served two years and is described as a good officer. The election takes place at New Middletown school house on Saturday December 18. the exact hour will be announced later. 202
Stockholders are called to meet at the Corydon courthouse Indiana on Tuesday November 4 109 at 10 AM to elect officers and directors for the ensuing year and transact any other business. Amos Lemmon and AU Watson serve as see and president respectively.
One half mile from a deep water Ohio River landing, this 86 acre farm features a fair house and barn and a reliable spring. It is well planted with about 2000 pear trees and 500 apple and peach trees, plus good farm land. For particulars inquire at this office.
An advertisement urges readers to call and inspect a complete stock of harnesses robes blankets and whips at 203 Gro B WALL before making a purchase.
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