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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
10
John E. Lathrop and J. Gage discuss the Walsh scandal and a proposed federal guarantee for deposits. They argue the need for stronger banking discipline, clear rules, and enforcement to restore public confidence and prevent bank runs.
New York Evening Post commentary from August 1908 downplays fears that Bryan’s election would trigger an industrial, commercial, and financial catastrophe.
The New York Evening Post complains that trusts enjoy their current license to profit while the public remains governed by a party funded by trust money. The piece urges voters to consider campaign financing when judging political power.
Former Secretary of the Treasury Henry M. Shaw spoke of economic distress in Michigan last spring noting 300000 freight cars idle 4000 locomotives out of service and urban unemployment including free soup houses. The piece suggests extending remarks in the record under Taft’s nomination and possible unanimous consent.
The Trust Company of America sought government approval in Washington to take over its chief rival Tennessee Iron and Coal, a move Shaw condemned as Sherman Act violation. The piece cites Shaw’s 1908 remarks praising executive permission and notes Lew M. O’Bannon of Cord, Indiana, offers pension services for a fee.
A Corydon reader touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a quick permanent cure for weak kidneys after other remedies failed. William Dean of Corydon and his wife recommend the product, sold by Wiely & Son and Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo. price 50 cents. Also mentions political talk on tariff revision and a cough syrup claim by Rees Lizative Cough Strup, sold by Louis S Titely.
Mr. Cox will deliver three speeches in Harrison county with stops at Palmyra on Friday night October 2 Corydon Junction Saturday afternoon October 3 at 2 o clock and DePauw Saturday night October 3. He is described as an eloquent speaker with a special invitation to ladies and all county candidates will attend the Corydon meeting.
Local ad lists valuable items for sale including a good organ a folding bed mice parlor set a steel range No 8 and other articles all described as good as new and available at cheap prices from GC Morris at 163 Starr Ragot Corvdon.
An ankle sprain may heal in about one third the usual time by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm freely and giving absolute rest. Product sold by L. A. Riley & Son. sept.
Good investment advice urges individuals with idle funds to seek a safe return. The notice highlights a goo rate of interest paid every six months and invites readers to call at the office for more details.
Hon. Smith Askren will speak to Harrison county voters with events in Lanesville on Monday October 5 in Macedonia School House Taylor township on Tuesday October 6 New Middletown on Thursday October 8 and Precinct School House Scott township on Saturday October 10. A cordial invitation to all including special invitation to the ladies.
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