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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1903
Page
2
Office in Democrat Building Corydon Indiana listed as third class matter at the post office. Terms: One year in advance. 81.00. Indicates mailing rate and time frame for subscription or office listing.
The text argues a tariff protecting monopolies is a crime against free government. It claims the public won’t know losses until administration changes. It contrasts historical Wall Street labels with current Republican talk of liquidation and ties bank failures to a lack of confidence.
The piece mocks Republican campaign logic from earlier times arguing about fusion tickets and Wall Street claims. It cites Governor Durbin supporting a prize fight, Senator Hanna’s rhetoric, and John Long’s article in The Outlook about Roosevelt before the SpanishAmerican War, ending with doubts on secrecy admissions.
The text notes a 33 percent rise in per capita circulation over seven years and mocks those who claimed in 1896 that more money was unnecessary, now lamenting money scarcity and pushing Aldrich and Fowler legislation. It accuses them of inconsistency and calls for steadier policy.
A divided Kentucky GOP held a convention attempt in Middlesboro to nominate a congressman with rivals Gumshoe Hunter and Edwards. The piece notes lingering doubts about a Republican victory this fall and critiques tariff bias and trust investigations across federal departments.
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw is granted leave by the President to go to Ohio and help Senator Wanna in his campaign. He is likely to meet Major Estes G. Rathbone, recently released from jail on Senator Hanna's bond. The note hints at past scandals past the statute of limitations.
Judge Peter Grosscup, appointed by McKinley, denounces laws used to justify corporate swindles and calls for penitentiary penalties. He warns executives failing to enforce laws risk public ire, while urging restraint amid outspoken claims. Laundry ad note ends the fragment.
An advertisement proclaims Scott's Emulsion as a cure and strength booster for convalescents and the sickly, claiming it nourishes nerves and organs. The copy emphasizes its long history and offers free samples and nationwide pharmacy availability.
The writer condemns the lack of a Democratic majority in Congress and urges the formation of an investigating committee. The goal is a thorough probe into frauds across postal, interior, army, navy, government printing and Agriculture departments with a non‑party majority.
Ex Secretary Long stated Roosevelt as Assistant Secretary of the Navy planned to send a squadron to destroy Spain’s fleet before hostilities began. The President has not denied it after more than ten days of public airing. The piece questions wartime judgment and the idea of preemptive action.
One way excursion fares offered daily from Sept 15 to Nov 30 from Missouri Pacific Terminal Council Bluffs to Kansas City. Fares include 20 dollars to Ogden Salt Lake City and Helena Butte 22.50 to Spokane Wenatchee 25 dollars to Portland Tacoma Seattle Vancouver Victoria Ashland Astoria San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego with lower California Oregon Washington Montana Utah Idaho connections. Wages apply from Chicago and St Louis via Union Pacific lines with full details at 195 S Clark St Chicago W Niemen G A.
To cure dyspepsia or indigestion one need not live on milk and toast. Starvation weakens the system and invites disease. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure enables digestion of the foods eaten and is a cure for indigestion, dyspepsia and stomach troubles. Kodol digests what you eat and makes the stomach feel better. Sold by all druggists. oct.
The article emphasizes children's books as essential to library aims, plus top fiction, biography, history, science and travel. It warns against dumping old volumes, advises careful lending records, and suggests purchasing fresh titles monthly with bulk discounts. It also notes traveling libraries as a low cost option from state commissions.
The undersigned offers a twelve year-old span of mules for sale or trade on reasonable terms. Call for a bargain. Stephen H. Simcoke 621 tf Corydon Ind.
One way and round trip tickets go on sale through November 30 1903 with special low rates to the West Northwest and Texas and to Oklahoma Indian Territory and Southeast. Agents Crawford Stewart Hungerford Allen and others provide maps folders and information for travelers and settlers.
James L. Morris appointed administrator of the estate of Edeline V. Allen, deceased, on October 19, 1903. The estate is believed solvent. Attorneys are Weathers, Stotsenburg & Breeden.
Notice states John W Breeden named executor of the last will of Sarah M Breeden, deceased, dated October 15, 193, with Weathers Stotsenburg Executor and Breeden Attorneys listed for the appointment.
By decree of sale issued by Harrison Circuit Court the Acton Life Insurance Company sues Joseph Rogge Louis Rogge et al and the sheriff will at public auction at Corydon Indiana sell the outlined real estate to satisfy the judgment. The process begins with rents profits for up to seven years and then the fee simple interest if needed. The property lies in Harrison County Indiana described as the north half of the northwest quarter of section 16 township 5 south range 3 east except one acre on the north side. Midday to four and the court house door. Philip Lotich. 621-3 S. H.C.
Guardian John C. Yeager lists a private sale of undivided 6 7 of the west half of fractional section 1 in township 6 south range 3 east in Heth township Harrison County Indiana for not less than appraised value. The tract totals about 894 acres after adjustments. one third cash with the balance in two equal notes at 6 and 12 months, secured by the purchaser, with six percent interest and freehold surety. Sale to occur after November 7 1903 per Harrison Circuit Court order September term 1903.
Southern Railway Company St. Louis Louisville lines announces timetable corrected to October 1 1903. Details from H B Spencer general manager S H Hardwick general passenger agent and G B Allen assistant general passenger agent with St Louis Missouri and Washington DC offices.
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