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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1903
Page
2
Corydon Indiana edition of the Jrydon Democrat notes editors W Thomas and Chas B Ball proprietors, with mailing at the Democrat Building near the post office. It lists subscription terms: one year prepaid inside county and outside rates, advance payment required.
The War Department directs recruiting officers to enlist all possible men at once for service in the tropics. The Kilpatrick from Manila arrived in New York with 300 American dead from the Philippines. A law requires landowners to bury or dispose of dead animals on their premises within 24 hours or face fines up to 25 dollars.
Secretary Shaw argues for expanding markets and criticizes the Dingley tariff as a trade barrier. He says the tariff creates a home market monopoly and favors trusts, urging removal of prohibitive barriers to foster competition and new markets for American products.
The 1903 levy stands at 30 cents per $100 of valuation, collected in 1394, set by the last legislature. A second method to raise taxes was used by Republicans, increasing the total assessed value and real estate valuation for 1908. Indiana’s total property value reached 21,515,453,644 with a 11,125,402 rise from 1902. The real estate base topped 940,548,962, up 14,447,881 beyond county boards’ approvals, as the Republican tax commission maintained higher valuations despite county hesitation.
A fragment discusses taxation policy, noting Republicans claim to reduce taxes while records show increases. It contrasts rates and devaluation effects for taxation purposes, questioning party consistency.
A digest of political snippets notes debates over organization in democracy, labor, and finance. It references Hanna, Oyster Bay, Mayor Low, Wisconsin governor LaFollette, Senator Fairbanks, Caleb Powers, and the Aldrich bill shaping currency and government taxation.
Mayor Reed recalls a Lincoln tale to mock the Republican party now seen as drifting and bargain driven. He contrasts old principles with a modern vessel of expediency, labeling it a paradox and cabinet of swapped promises for votes.
A family health notice extols children as the buds and flowers of homes and urges careful care in childhood. It warns of common illnesses such as headaches and indigestion and promotes Paine's Celery Compound as a restorative health aid for children and families.
A verbose description outlines a cycle where funds are lent to financiers at low rates who loan to the public at high rates so people can pay taxes creating a surplus to be lent again to financiers. The text repeats the cycle ad lib with no clear resolution or external events.
The excerpt compiles contrasting quotes on war conquest religion trade and imperial policy attributed to Republican philosophy. It contrasts aggressive expansion with calls for liberty and commerce while tensions surface over Cuba China Canada and racialized trade terms.
Ground bone for chickens offered by Elmer Davis two doors east of the post office. Reliable quality and best prices for poultry fodder listed in a small local notice.
D L Beach of Clover Nook Farm Greenfield Massachusetts reports four years of stomach trouble and says a box of Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets bought recently gave relief. He recommends the tablets and notes their 25 cent price. Sold at Crosier’s Corner Drug Store. sept
Poem asking Jesus to protect and comfort a mother on her birthday. The speaker requests divine peace, relief from fears, and fulfillment of her wishes, acknowledging debt of gratitude and seeking heavenly reward for maternal love. Passages invoke memory of a mother’s nurture and bid divine guidance.
The remedy has been in use for over thirty years with millions of bottles sold and used. It is a standard treatment for croup in homes and reportedly cures every case. Given at first sign of hoarseness or croup, it prevents the attack. Pleasant to take and free of opium, suitable for babies and adults. Sold at Crosier's Corner Drug Store. sept
Money to loan on easy terms on first mortgage offered by Savings and Loan Association. Advertisement appears in February edition.
Harrison County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by 2 p m October 8 1908 for constructing a free gravel road in Spencer township Corydon Indiana Plans and specifications are on file with the County Auditor Bids must be accompanied by bond twice the bid and conditioned for faithful performance Work to begin on or after November 1 1903 and completed by October 15 1904 Witnessed by the Auditor and Commissioners of Harrison County September 14 1903
In the matter of the estate of Catharine Huhn deceased administrator Jacob Hiser has filed final settlement set for hearing in Harrison circuit court on October 3 1903. All heirs creditors and interested parties must appear to show cause why the final settlement should not be approved. Clerk Chas A Bline signs the seal.
Harrison County Harrison Circuit Court September Term 1903 Mary A Kunckler vs John Kuneckler appears by O Ban and Kirkham attorneys. Defendant not resident of Indiana must appear November third Monday 1903 at Corydon Court House and answer or demur otherwise judgment will be heard in his absence. Witness with seal at Corydon September 15.
In Harrison Circuit Court the Administrators petitioned indicating insufficient personal estate to cover debts. On September 4 1903 the judge found the estate probably insolvent and ordered settlement accordingly. Creditors must file claims for allowance with Clerk Charles A Bline at Corydon Indiana on September 11 1903.
Timetable update for Southern Railway shows trains 1 2 3 4 running solid Louisville to St Louis. Trains 9 10 Louisville to Evansville run solid with chair cars. Through sleeping car service connects St Louis Louisville to Chattanooga Birmingham and Southeast. Night trains Louisville St Louis offer Pullman drawing room sleeping cars with buffet. Signed H B Spencer general manager S H Hardwick and G B Allen assistants in St Louis and Washington DC.
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