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 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary notice from a 3 Second-class periodical shows an address at City, Indiana and lists a registrar or director, Lew M. Bannon, in a publication with Wednesday edition. The readable text is garbled but indicates a post office circulation or mailing matter.
The notice lists subscription options and rates for the county paper. It shows a yearly plan and a three month option, with prices around 81.06 and 125 in the local currency. The fragment specifies terms for six months and a month-to-month cadence.
Advertising details include 10 cents per insertion, 5 cents for Leaders, and special standing ads with rates based on duration over three months. Obituaries up to twenty lines priced at twenty cents, with additional lines billed per line.
The Crawford County Democrat notes Democratic and Republican state officer salaries and expenses. It reports total costs under Democratic administration at 431 900 while Republican costs reach 925 470, a rise of 493 570 or over 400 percent. The piece urges voters to compare figures and mocks Democrats over campaign funds.
The Corydon Republic demands coverage of county finances and questions why the county treasurer could not pay orders until Barnes took charge. It accuses Republicans of graft and excessive state debt, claims unpaid orders reflect levy shortfalls, notes a salary grab, and calls readers to scrutinize local officials before the November election.
Leading Protestant and Catholic voices argue foreign missions would suffer if a nonChristian president leads the nation, claiming belief in Christ is essential to spreading Christianity abroad while not opposing Taft personally. The Hamilton County Register reports the cross-denominational concern.
The speaker alleges that Senator Foraker is not alone in taking bribes from criminal corporations. The statement claims numerous Republican senators and representatives in Congress have served the interests of illegal and criminal trusts and combines.
Carl McGee a prominent Oklahoma City lawyer and former Republican state convention president withdraws backing for Taft and declares support for Bryan. He cites Taft’s stance on bank deposit guarantees and Taft’s fundraising from firm-dealings, saying Bryan better reflects the American mind and will respond to its wishes.
The message praises a tested man like Taft for future presidential nominative power. It cites Taft’s past judgeship and controversial rulings favoring corporate employers, with strong critical quotes from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers opposing his decisions. The piece argues he is tested in court matters.
The Prohibition candidate for Indiana governor argues local option by township and ward to keep dry areas dry while other townships join in. He contrasts this with county local option, which could turn many dry townships wet.
The Elizabethtown News reproduces a satirical missive claiming Roosevelt praises Taft as a mirror image and ally, arguing they share policies and that Taft should succeed him. The piece mocks political showmanship and urges readers to see the endorsement as a theatrical Main Showman supporting a Marionette.
The Michigan State Federation of Labor meeting in Lansing adopted a resolution denouncing Wm H Taft as a presidential candidate. It calls him "The Father of Government by Injunction" and "The Oppressor of Organized Labor."
The piece argues for a universal bank deposit guaranty protecting individual depositors from bank failures. It claims such a law would boost deposits, reduce bank runs, benefit bank owners, and enjoy broad public support, except from large banking institutions whose stock is highly valued.
The Republican platform calls for free exchange with limits on sugar and tobacco to protect domestic interests. Taft, then Secretary of War, urged relief for Philippine Island residents in Congress, but Republicans would not grant it. The piece accuses the party of promising what it won’t do in Congress.
Western whispers say Bryan will win Nebraska and Roosevelt plans a western stump tour to Nebraska. At the Nebraska GOP convention leaders wrestle to block a plank for bank deposit guarantees while voters reportedly favor such a law.
The piece argues voters are split into taxeaters and taxpayers. It claims Republicans have worked to create tax and salary burdens while Democrats push relief for taxpayers. It calls readers to choose a side based on who benefits from state policy.
Governor Hanly’s message to the special legislature session proposes adding 151,738.11 dollars to the original contract for Madison’s Southeastern Hospital construction. The note raises questions about the session’s purpose and potential use of the funds for Republican campaign financing.
The article argues the special session expenses under Governor Hanly total $27,000 per day, a figure claimed to be $11,000 higher than the prior Democratic administration. The tone questions public reaction and cites Republican fiscal records in Indiana.
The Corydon Republic editor and proprietor along with Jim Hemenway and Jim Watson all instantly became strong temperance and anti saloon men, a surprising and notable change in a short time.
Mrs. Tressie Nelson of 609 North 5th Ave Nashville Tennessee reports that six bottles of Peruna made her well after five years of headaches backaches and fatigue. The letter notes many women are helped by Peruna and cites Dr Hartman’s treatment and letters from women nationwide.
The piece accuses the Corydon Republican of misrepresentation over a local option debate and remonstrance law. It contrasts Republican and Democratic stances, notes Roosevelt's attack on Taft ally Foraker, and praises Cannon and Sherman for resisting trust-favored bills.
Governor Hughes of New York criticizes proposed remedies as dream like and promises that the Republican party in national government will keep trust remedies as mere dreams. He labels current pledges as hollow and urges scrutiny of policy proposals.
Hemenway and Watson opposed county local option until the Republican State convention. Liquor interests in the party worked vigorously for Watson’s nomination.
Several Harrison County Republicans voiced concern that party excesses in Indiana could cost Republicans control in the November 3 election.
A reader questions why public affairs in Indiana run at twice the cost under Republican officials compared with a Democratic administration, signaling concern over fiscal efficiency and party leadership.
The text argues that the United States has more trusts than ever due to Republican legislation that benefits a wealthy minority at the expense of the many. It frames this as a political accusation about economic concentration and policy bias.
The passage pinpoints Judge Taft as "the father of government by injunction" and argues this label will cost him millions of laboring men's votes on election day.
Readers urge disclosure of large payments to Indiana Republican officials. The appeal highlights the secrecy and scale of compensation, calling for transparency and accountability from state leaders.
Hands cracked and bruised from husking show relief with Pinesalve Cardolized. Acts like a poultice drawing out inflammation. Price 25 cents. For sale by Louise, Riely sap 3m.
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.