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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1921
Page
8
Farmers realize high profits from tomato crops and urge all to contract now. The notice warns against growing tomatoes without contracts this year and highlights expected steady cash payments during stated periods. A long list of contracted canning factory boosters and numerous farmers is named.
Taxes for a year rise 416 percent in Indiana figures from Auditor William G. Oliver show. Total levies reach 111 459 000 versus 74 615 060 last year due to higher valuations and tax rates under the Goodrich administration. Public School No 8 Franklin Township closes for a day with a community dinner and student and neighbor entertainment led by Miss Nellie Lottich.
A petition has been filed with Harrison County Auditor seeking road improvement in Franklin Township by grading and graveling. The Board of Commissioners will hear the matter at the May 1921 term on May 3. Signers include Andy Wernert and Henry Eckert. Supper at Corydon Presbyterian Church reports 200 attendees with music. Reverend J L Sherrill briefed crowd and plans marriage to Helen Hartwick in May.
A local petition from freeholders and voters in Webster Township Harrison County Indiana requests road improvement along a county highway from the Franklin Webster line to the New Middletown and Lanesville Pike. The document notes gravel depth and section endpoints and bears signatures and local officials' names.
Isterling Drug Co at Corydon Jct advertises raw linseed oil at one dollar per gallon. Local shop highlights paint prices and strong value for home use.
May term opens May 2 with assigned cases including State v Love and Barksdale robbery State v Mosier Malicious trespass State v Hurst and Spangler arson Stevens v Standard Oil Co damages Hannel v Kramer et al Krause v L N A and C R R damages Board of Commissioners v Richard Floyd county road case Boston v Boston et al Haun estate claim for services Gibbs v First National Bank of Milltown Before Judge Paynton. Busy Bee Restaurant advert appears with customer praise for pies.
Federal Savings and Insurance Company officers from New Albany attended a banquet hosted by Gerdon Insurance Agency at the Tavern Hotel. A. L. Gerdon presided as toastmaster, with G. E. Weinmann and Sherman Minton among speakers. Corydon agents Orlan Conrad and C Ora Kitterman also attended.
Fragmentary lines mention names Bow Sao and Rickham with uncertain context. The passage lacks a coherent event or date. No clear outcome, locations, or organizations are identifiable to build a factual news card.
Classified ad notes a 1919 model Chevrolet touring car for sale in Milltown Indiana. It highlights electric lights and starter, low price, like new condition, and that it has never been used on rough roads. Contact G. W. Baylor, M. D. Milltown, Ind. A.6-2-w.
Ebbie Glaze announces a new auto repair shop in Corydcen Junction offering quick service on short notice and Ford parts at reasonable prices.
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