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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
9
A public address criticizes Republican tariff claims amid 1907 1908 financial crises. Reports from Pittsburg and Chicago note unemployment 15000 idle soup houses rising, relief efforts and calls for change. The piece urges voters to back Bryan in November and promotes Red Mill services.
The Rochester Union and Advertiser quotes Senator Burrows and the 1896 Republican platform to claim the party has precipitated panic, harmed industry and trade, closed factories, reduced wages, halted enterprise, and crippled American production, calling for government rescue from those who governed it.
In a controversial exchange, Mr. Bryan calls for excluding the Chinese, while Mr. Tafte argues it is Congress and the Executive duty to extend justice and courtesy to a people from whom the nation gains large trade benefits, signaling a split over immigration policy.
August 25 1897 letter from Hf Miles chairman of the NAM tariff committee to Senator Foraker urges that about forty percent of members support reducing their schedules fifty percent or more without harming industries or the country. The writer questions the Republican tariff system and calls for public attention and investigation.
J J Firestone of Allegan Michigan reports feeling fifty percent better after taking two Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for biliousness. The ad notes they are a fine article and available for sale by L A Riley and Son with free samples.
Classified notice invites sitters at the corner of N and FE streets for portrait sessions before winter. Best photographs advertised with a September 23 date and location near P.O. square.
A Collected excerpt argues that voters in multiple states demand change, with Republicans and big money power criticized. It cites Collier’s Weekly on Taft, Du Pont, Harriman, and other corporate influence, claiming the people rule and party leadership blocks reform.
A Bridgeport Connecticut sewing machine sells for 35 to 40 dollars in the U S but the same model is offered in London for 20 dollars. The article argues a tariff is needed to protect London manufacturers and their business from cheaper imports.
The text argues that Sherman's 1908 vice-presidential nomination was audacious, linking it to his 1908 appeal to Harriman for campaign funds. It notes Harriman's then less notoriety and critiques Republicans, framing the nomination as a bold political move akin to later Republican conduct.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Wood's Liver Medicine in liquid form to relieve malaria chills fever biliousness sick headache constipation and kidney bladder issues. The $1 bottle claims 24 times the 5Nc size and instant tonic effects, sold by Louis B. Kiely on September 3.
Oklahoma debate over guaranteed deposits advocates say deposits should be protected as government funds. The piece contrasts Bryan and Taft positions, outlines Oklahoma's guaranty banking law, and cites the Colgate Bank failure with a depositors protection notice.
Notice states the bank is under the State Bank Commissioner and that depositors will be paid in full by the State Banking Board. Call to recover funds. Signed H. H. Smock Bank Commissioner. State of Oklahoma May 21, 1908.
A farmer with money in the bank says he is too busy to visit now and will come in a week, contrasting with depositors in guaranteed banks who rush to withdraw funds and nearly beat down the doors to recover their money.
The speaker challenges bankers about guaranteeing deposits and backing notes of discounts with security, comparing expectations of guarantees to endorsements. The argument questions the basis for financial protections and the rationale behind guarantees in banking practices.
John Mitchell writes that Bryan’s election would be in the national interest. He praises Bryan’s platform and predicts he will be guided by it if elected, contrasting Taft with influence from predatory wealthy interests and claiming honest wealth fears Bryan’s victory.
The speaker and Rules Committee strangle labor bills by not allowing votes. Bills he dislikes are blocked at committee level by direct orders, provoking broad anti Cannon sentiment across the country.
MJ Fuiepuny announces leasing Harriet Jones’s brick building north of the public square to remodel into a modern studio. He will limit portrait and group work during remodeling, finish amateur photos, and serve firms with supplies until completion in about 80 days. Watch for opening date.
141 acre farm for sale two miles south of Crandall with house barn and outbuildings. Includes a reliable spring and an Apple and Peach orchard. For details contact J A Duncan Crandall Ind Harrison County phone s163.
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