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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1909
Page
4
The fragment notes an editor and proprietor associated with Corydon Indiana, established in 1856 with a circulation of 2700, and postal classification as second class matter. The readable bits suggest a historical newspaper intro line.
Subscription rate card fragment references ix months Paree months and advance pay. The readable portion lacks clear entities. Further context needed to identify dates, region, and pricing.
Classified note outlines price 10 cents per inch for display ads and 5 cents per line for readers ads. Mentions special rates for standing ads if run for more than three months with details to be provided on application.
Obituary and notice charges outlined for church officials and entertainments with admission for profit. Rate details include 2 percent per line for certain entries and six word lines with stamp payment. Public notices indicate a per line fee for lengthy items and a system for submitting payments.
Governor Marshall's Indianapolis Labor Day address extols work as the world’s engine and Indiana’s lasting asset. He urges labor as the motive power for home, community, and a better society, condemns idleness, and invokes James Whitcomb Riley’s call for shared wealth and brotherhood.
From a small start the sale and use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has extended to the United States and many foreign countries. It is highly valued for coughs and colds. By Louis B. Riely. September.
An Indianapolis Star editorial argues tariff policy remains central to politics as Illinois and Indiana Republicans push for tariff reform, challenging Aldrich Cannon and Taft allies. The piece cites Jex Governor Folk and calls for editors to back Beveridge Shively against the Payne Aldrich Cannon Taft-Graft bloc.
Scott Township residents are informed that Monday is designated as the weekly office day by Sam D. Brerpen.
Miss Blanche Borden daughter of Mrs Amanda Borden Spencer township and Mr Neal Brown Indianapolis were married at Trinity M E church New Albany on Saturday with Redbeck officiating. The bride a popular county figure and former Indianapolis stenographer. The groom an inspector for Bell Telephone Indianapolis. They visited Corydon and Spencer township after the ceremony. The Democrat extends hearty congratulations.
Miss Minnie Ray visited Mabel Martin. Mabel Martin spent a week with Frank Baker and wife at Bradford. Attendees at Marengo fair included Orie Sappenfield Blanche Byrne and Herman Byrne. Herman and Blanche Byrne visited Dr. Byrne of DePauw. Dellie Fouts visits sister Nan Kepley in Tennison. Mrs. Elien Mosier of near Bradford visited sister Mrs. Ivan Mosier. Andrew Mosier and family with Huron Tyler of Corydon last Sunday. Mrs. Lew Miller and stepson from New Albany visited O. J. D. Byrne last week. Prof L R Sappenfield Georgetown and Charles Sappenfield visited E S Sappenfield Campbellsville. Frank Pillars, pike construction boss, here for grading. A musical at Dan Mosier’s honored Charles Harrison of Indianapolis with Byrneville band performing. Harry Hazzard, Herman Byrne and others fished at Crackman mill near Crandall. Miss Sarah A. Goss ex postmistress died Aug 26 of tuberculosis. charter Latter Day Saint member buried at Pleasant Ridge near Borden.
Edwin Long of New Albany praised the Corydon Fair poultry show noting excellent birds in the American Mediterranean and Asiatic classes. He praised Harrison county breeders for fine stock and predicted strong young stock, saying the display was among the best in years.
Lew M. O'Bannon of Corydon Indiana offers assistance to those entitled to pensions under the law. Readers are advised to include postage for a reply when writing to him.
A New York mother explains a late bedtime routine for a six month old, claiming the baby sleeps from midnight to noon and enjoys outings without fuss. A visitor calls it a New York invention as the mother boasts their nocturnal baby care.
The article outlines state game law amendments opening season for water fowl from Sept 1 to Apr 15 and for quail from Nov 10 to Jan 1. Rabbits have a closed October, squirrels July 1 to Oct 1, woodcock July 1 to Jan 1, snipe and plover year round, doves year round, and pheasants plus other game deferred to 1915. It bans hunting at sunset to sunrise and on Sundays, requires a license, and sets Oct 1 to Nov 10 as a closed period for all game except water fowl.
Grace M Engleman daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Engleman united in marriage with David W Shaffer son of Mr and Mrs David Shaffer at the bride's home on Wednesday September 8 Rev M L Peter officiated in the presence of relatives. The couple then traveled to Indianapolis to visit the bride's brothers Claud and Ivan Engleman and attend the State fair.
A four year old Isabel, denied a cake, repeats the Bible line The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want, and seizes the largest decorated cake from the back veranda as others celebrate. The scene recalls a Sunday school influenced moral moment in an Applied Christianity vignette.
A Corydon Indiana retired farmer John E Engieman testifies that years of kidney trouble and painful back were relieved after using Deans Kidney Pills from Rielys drug store. He praises the remedy and recommends it. For sale by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Deans.
Two farm wagons and a spring wagon offered for sale. One is a new Corydon Wagon, another is an old wagon, and the spring wagon is in good condition with a cover and side curtains. Corydon Indiana contact Joan E Exgleman Eureka via phone.
Richard Cunningham announces fixed office day each Monday for public business requiring calls. Trustee of Washington Township directs citizens to call on that day for official matters.
The public is notified that Ben F. Smiry, trustee, will be at his office in Dogwood on Tuesday of each week to conduct official business.
A work horse is offered for sale or trade for a carriage and saddle horse. The seller emphasizes safety for women and children and attributes the notice to Lew M O Bannon.
Andrew Stierstetder, Trustee of Spencer township, fixes Wednesday as office day for business. Calls requested on that day. Also notes William Perkins of Georgetown RR1 Ind as agent for the Missing Link Apple Company and Nursery, Clayton IK, offering first class fruit trees.
Wiseman and Bullett announce September offers on manure spreaders built to last and designed for reliable performance. The promotions emphasize long life and dependable results for farm use during the month.
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