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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1902
Page
4
Corydon Democrat governed by Ghas W Thomas and Chas B Ellis editors and proprietors publish from the Democrat Building. Entered at Corydon Indiana post office as second class matter. Yearly subscription rates in advance are listed as one dollar forty five cents.
The piece cites intense tariff as a key issue in Iowa and notes heavy voting in the third district for Speaker Henderson. It accuses Harrison county Republicans of machine control, cites residency rules to vote, and criticizes the July Republican convention and August mass convention at the fair grounds for shaping tickets.
The piece cites a Republican clipping arguing wealth justifies inaction on tax and social injustice. It condemns the view that riches excuse oppression and corruption. It links wealth to political selfishness and rejects wealth as a motive guiding government.
The piece contrasts Republican mass conventions with Democratic primaries, noting quick boss-led plans at the former and broad Democratic participation in March with 2100 voters. It cites Auditor races in Harrison township and county totals, showing Hess with a slight county lead, arguing the primary favors majority rule and exposes bosses.
A 19th century style argument likens tariff defense by powerful interests to old slaveholding defenses. The speaker insists no tariff change should occur, warning that any alteration would ruin the nation and recalling the past fate of slavery. The piece frames economic policy as a sacred, unchangeable system.
An ad touts Grovr's Tastz Less CHILL TONIC as a malaria remedy for chills and fever. It claims an iron based formula with a wine element, promising no cure no pay and a price of 2 cents.
Readers are urged to test kidney health with a simple at home urine test and to try Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. The ad claims Swamp Root cures rheumatism back and urinary issues and offers a free sample bottle and book by mail from Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
A sharp editorial tirade critiques Republican trust defense and Democratic silence on trusts. It questions Speaker’s tariff stance and urges the public to judge the party’s trust policy after forthcoming voter input.
The President plans a swing through the Northwest to push tariff policy while Speaker David B. Henderson declines another term citing district support for abolishing tariffs on trust-made articles. The public disagreement signals a sharp partisan clash over tariffs.
In 1899 Democrats cut the county levy on $6,500,000 property by 9 cents per hundred. In 1900 the levy was reduced by 10 more cents, totaling 19 cents below the Republican levy. In 1901 another cent dropped the gap to 20 cents, and this year an additional seven cents was cut.
Readable lines advertise buggies surries and spring wagons with a complete stock to choose from at 817. The clipped note hints at a sale or selection event for horse drawn vehicles.
Democratic officials in the county have reduced taxation on the $100 base over the last four years, delivering measurable relief to property owners and aligning fiscal policies with resident needs.
Court clerk seals notice from Corydon dated September 1908 for non resident party proceedings. Legal formalities are noted with witness and official seal affixed by Charles A. BuiIns.
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