Arydon Democrat Printing and Post Office Mentioned
Fragmentary item notes a newspaper building and Carydon post office matter with reference to second class mailing status.
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1903
Page
4
Fragmentary item notes a newspaper building and Carydon post office matter with reference to second class mailing status.
The proposal by Secretary Shaw to revise currency policy faces criticism over retirement limits for bank notes, reserve fund creation, and use of internal revenue deposits. Critics warn the plan favors large banks and could stabilize finance ahead of elections, while supporters defend flexibility and debt management.
The two day contest rejected Booker N. Fow and Frans Ww 'seman for a ferry license across the Ohio near Marvin in Heth township. Several local claims were continued or rejected including Thomas Turner for insane care, Catt Cunningham back pay, and others for Corner's in par stocks. Financial tallies show funds for roads, buildings, and trusts, with notes on county expenditures and bonded payments.
Plans and specifications are available at our store for inspection and bids. All bids must be received by the specified date with details reserved for the contractor. The notice references a public display of project details and a December submission deadline.
The 1905 resolutions praise agricultural progress and urge stronger road funding. They request continued state and federal support, promote spraying and fruit industry cooperation, oppose the work out road system, call for federal post roads aid, and form the Southern Indiana Good Roads Association with elected officers. They thank Purdue University staff, the Commercial Club of New Adrians, local press, and railroads for support.
The record shows agreement to publish the resolutions by the city district and state press and to reduce steamboat line rates for attendees at the meeting.
A Prairie Farmer writer details simple methods for cutting up mutton from small routton carcasses. It covers splitting the carcass with a saw or ax, removing the flank, shoulder, hind leg, and ribs, and explains portioning for stews or roasts. It discusses chops, neck trimming, and choosing meat from well fed sheep with white brittle fat indicating quality.
In remote grazing life herders stay on the range up to a year with little contact except by a dump tender who visits every two weeks. They rarely keep calendars, marking days on wood and losing track of time. The routine breaks only for shearing and the occasional troupe of workers. The Twenty third and Thirty eighth Indiana regiments of Civil War fame will hold their annual reunion at Salem on September 24.
An old medicine advertisement claims pale people and invalids gain bright blood by Scott's Emulsion. It describes bone marrow and spleen as blood makers fed by cod liver oil fat and promises a free sample and a $1 price from Scott & Browne in New York.
A New York Times report describes an exclusive club where members must not be awakened during sleep. A physician explains deep sleep benefits and the dangers of insomnia. A fatal incident follows when an awakened sleeper, Blank, dies after a freak accident in the club area.
In China a cadre of elderly women roam affluent households offering entertainment and chatter. They announce themselves with a drum, sit with the mistress, and recount latest gossip and news while earning half a crown per hour plus potential gifts for especially agreeable tales.
An obscure fragment notes Miss Bond and asks if she seeks a match as a life question. It mentions a yearly income of thirty thousand and noncumbrance, hinting at a social marriage inquiry.
Our stock of dress goods is more than double last year with bright new weaves. Ladies and children jackets coats and wraps feature taffetas poie du soie moire silks mohairs broadcloths and corded velvets. A grand showing of mohair fabrics velvets and velvet waistings plus waisting silks and laces. Up to date fall and winter fabrics are on display and ready for viewing.
Hints for the feeder discuss livestock and horse feeding strategies including oats and corn ratios, barley as a supplement, and the economics of self feeding versus traditional methods in lambs and sheep. It notes a doctor S A Cravens aged 66 dying at his Bloomfield home after paralysis, member of a large family.
Harrison County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for construction of a free gravel road in Spencer township. Plans are on file with the County Auditor in Corydon. bids due by October 2, 1903 at 2 pm. contract awarded to lowest responsible bidder if within estimate. Bonds required. work to begin after November 1 1903 and finish by October 15 1904.
Harrison Circuit Court finds the estate of John AL Newman insolvent and orders settlement. Administrators notify creditors to file claims for allowance. Witness the Clerk at Corydon Indiana dated September 7.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.