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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1917
Page
2
Classified notice lists second class matter declaration for Corydon Indiana post office and advertising rates. Rates include 15 cents per inch per insertion, special rates for standing ads over three months, with out of county and in county terms. Subscriptions from out of county require advance payment.
The Indiana governor urges a Thursday Statehouse meeting of farmers grain dealers canners stock raisers and dairymen to rapidly expand crops for national war needs. He notes potential 25 percent gains, stresses canned vegetables for armies, and pushes immediate action amid looming food shortages.
Reports state three British steamers were torpedoed without warning by German submarines on Tuesday. A passenger vessel suffered losses and at least one American died in an open boat. Over 100 people are missing, including two women and a baby, as Berlin asserts the submarine war will continue amid tensions.
The Indianapolis News argues that peace appeals should target Germany rather than the U S government and urges German Americans to contact Kaiser Wilhelm II and his ministers to halt the war against the United States. It condemns calls for Washington to submit to continual outrage and murder.
The March report shows a sharp rise in library circulation with 102 books loaned on March 17 the highest single daily total. Totals include 1658 volumes at start 44 added 1697 current volumes and 785 borrowers at month start with new registrations and visitor counts noted.
Christian Vester a former German army soldier who once claimed to have taught Kaiser Wilhelm to fence unfurled the two largest American flags over the Deutscher Verein Club in Lafayette Indiana. The club lists 800 German American members.
Local hardware dealer Hurst Hardware Co advertises original and genuine American fence products for sale. The listing highlights availability and standard fencing options for customers seeking sturdy, classic fencing solutions.
Mrs. B. Lester of Lemon St Corydon describes Dean's Kidney Pills as strengthening kidneys and improving health. She says she used them for years and two years later reaffirms their satisfaction and recommends them to others. Price 50c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY makers.
The column reports illnesses in the Mugler family, travel by C. L. Dick to Louisville, Harve Lahue preparing a new dwelling site, and pupils recovering from a tornado experience. It notes land purchases by Louis Quebbeman, twins in the family, and a funeral at St John’s Lutheran Church for Mrs Cora Anderson.
Thomas J Stevens will sell at public auction in Crandall on Saturday April 14 1917. Items include an Osborne binder mower hay rake plows cultivators wagons buggies harness and farm implements plus shares in Eureka Telephone Co and Harrison Co Farmers Telephone Co. Sale begins at 10 am. R F Davis auctioneer. Hurst Hardware Co advertises building materials and concrete blocks.
A ninety seven acre farm one mile east of Corydon on the Corydon and New Albany pike, known as the Old Capital Hotel farm. Described as a fine dairy farm with good buildings, much of it in the Indian creek bottom and praised for the spring and location.
Central Camp No. 4683 R N A adopts resolutions honoring Elma Z Wat son Stonecipher who died. The note praises her services to the camp and expresses sympathy to her husband parents and family. Charter will be draped in mourning for 30 days with copies to the family and county papers. Signed Nellie Applegate Lula Rhodes Maud Fowler Com.
Several hundred locust posts offered at 10 cents for large and fatter sizes. Located on H A Pocker’s farm, Posey township two miles south of Bridgeport along the Ohio River. Pocker will sell to interested buyers. Bedsteads and mattresses also for sale at Corydon by John Martin. Eggs for hatching Fancy Rose Camb White Leghorns from Fonk Poultry Farm Illinois, prices on request by H O Wiseman Depauw Indiana.
Property advertisement for eighty acres one and a half miles from Ramsey featuring a five room house and barn, ample water and fruit trees. Price described as very reasonable. Contact Andrew Perkins in New Salisbury, Indiana.
54 acres with a good house barn and outbuildings offered for 1750 dollars. Located 114 miles from Corydon on the pike. For particulars write D. W. Danner Almyra rhangad m28-4w.
829 acre farm on the Ohio River in Boone township advertised for sale. Inquiries directed to the office with Feb 2 date noted for particulars.
This ad invites readers to explore player pianos, promising inspired harmonies and current tunes. It asserts mechanical perfection and offers demonstrations of the latest scientific advances in players.
Light bay Belgian stallion with a long strip and left hind white, foaled 1911. In 1917 season at Corydon Indiana under Harrison County Belgian Horse Company. 15 to insure a live colt. See stallion before booking mares. Tom Shireman keeper. Harve LaHue secretary.
Charles T. Elliott, owner and keeper, offers a fine sounding Pure Bred Jack for the 1917 season six miles south of Corydon. A $10 service fee insures a colt to stand and suck, due when the fact is ascertained. One of Black Joe's colts won first premium at Harrison County Fair last year. See Black Joe before breeding.
Sound Pure Bred No 4020 will stand at the Fair Grounds near Corydon Indiana from April 1 to July 1 1917 serving mares at 15 dollars per head. Prolific prize winning lineage noted with premiums at Harvison Crawford and Washington County fairs. Owner S A Taylor warns of no liability for accidents while keeping living colt guarantee and terms.
William T. Wright offers to breed mares at his Boone township farm near Rehoboth Church in 1917. Mares may be served by Galan for a fee of $10 to insure a colt to stand and suck. See bills.
General Scott a sound pure bred jack No 8862 will stand at stud in 1917 at Adam Sohn’s barn one mile southwest of New Middletown. Fee is 1000 dollars to insure a living colt, due when foaled or mare traded or removed. Care taken but no liability for accidents. Frank Sohn & Son advertise.
Victor No 56086 a nine year old sixteen hand stallion weighing 1600 pounds will stand at stud in 1917 at two locations near New Middletown and New Middleton. Service is $10 with p remium for colt and mare care disclaimers apply. Owned by the Stauth Brothers and offered by John Luther inviting breeders to view Victor before breeding.
Edward No 5793 a four year old pure bred stallion offers season 1917 at Corydon Fair Grounds for 812 insuring a living colt. Mare traded or removed. Pedigree listed including Adolphus Asmar Emar Pandora Sultan Martine Bernhard Waibel. Keeper TOM SHIREMAN and owner C A Mauck. See bills.
The Indiana Board of Commissioners of Harrison County Corydon will receive sealed proposals for the Blue River bridge at Rothrock's Ford on the Harrison Crawford line. Bids due May 10 1917 at 2 PM. Bid bond double bid, faithful performance bond required, letting to lowest responsive bidder.
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