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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1917
Page
3
President Wilson declares warlike German actions a direct assault on humanity and neutral rights. He urges Congress to mobilize defense, authorize 500000 more troops, and unite with allies to pressure Germany to end the war. The speech condemns autocratic rulers, praises Russia’s democratic shift, and calls for a league of honor among free nations.
President declares the United States will wage war to make the world safe for democracy. He emphasizes fighting for rights of nations, opposes aggression by Germany and Austria-Hungary, and pledges restraint toward loyal German citizens while safeguarding national honor. He admits months of sacrifice lie ahead and asserts America must spend its blood for democratic principles.
Louis Quebbeman bought the farm once home to Henry Jaegers. C and Dick bought forty acres north of the Jaegers place from Jeff Flora. Robert Bruce learned on March 24 his daughter Mrs Jurdin Hess of Bakersfield is seriously ill. Mrs Bruce and Mrs Faith left Indianapolis to reach her, and they arrived safely with Hess improving. Born to Mr and Mrs Henry Ehalt on March 26 a son. W. E. Amy took Marion LaHue to St Edward's Hospital in New Albany for tonsil and adenoids removal. he is recovering. Rain reduced Sunday School attendance to ten. The Sunday School relief fund will aid cyclone victims. Honor Roll names three who did not miss a Sunday except when Sunday School was canceled. Attendance fell this quarter due to grippe, whooping cough, and measles. Christian Endeavor next Sunday will study The Significance of Easter, led by Mrs Harve LaHue. Carl Deutsch recovered from pneumonia and returned with his mother to Illinois. Bruce Erstine has been ill. James Hottel and daughters Mrs Louis Gleitz and Mrs Bruce Marke visited relatives in New Albany last Tuesday.
The undersigned will offer for sale at public auction at his residence one mile northeast of Elizabeth on the Elizabeth and New Albany pike on Saturday April 14 1917 at 1 PM. The herd includes 7 milch cows and 9 high grade Jersey heifers. Also offered are a 2 year old Coach horse a Velie five passenger automobile and farm implements including a ground turning plow an A harrow and a cutting box. Cash on sums to $5. over $5 credit of nine months with note bears 6 percent interest and surety. Auctioneers Lewis Schoen John Seipel.
Wheat for delivery next month rose to a new high as belated shorts rushed to cover. No 2 red wheat on track sold at 2.17 with May contracts set at 2.06 5 8 to 2.06. The market cited crop shortage and lack of offerings as the cause.
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