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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1920
Page
2
An item notes an entry at the Corydon Indiana post office described as a second class martyr, implying a historical or commemorative designation within postal records. Further context from the page is not provided.
Shelby County agricultural agent Russell G. East highlights local success since 1917 with champion pig and corn growers, seed wheat testing, and disease-free corn yields. Prominent figures include Peter Lux the world corn champion and Edward Lux state corn champ. The county exhibits strong showings at Chicago in 1918 and advocates for expanding county agricultural leadership.
The Indiana Historical Commission, after a March 26 meeting in Indianapolis, plans a Gold Star Memorial Volume with photos and bios of 3260 Indiana youths who died in World War I. Albert W. Funkhouser of Evansville endorses the project, hoping funding will be provided to print copies for every family whose son or daughter is named.
The Corydon Democrat and Corydon Republican exchange quotes from past editorials about Goodrich tax law effects. They discuss banks paying less taxes and small taxpayers paying more, with critiques of editorial accuracy and national figures tied to Indianapolis leaders.
The speaker cites Mr Funkhouser and urges Harrison county relatives to submit information and pictures for the memorial commission. The Commission lacks details on all service members who made the supreme sacrifice and asks families to provide necessary records.
A 1919 Corydon Republican squib quotes an editorial claiming the new appraisal law reduces farmer taxes and increases editor taxes. The piece argues the author misrepresented the law and questions a state senator editor about his stance on the Goodrich tax law and his defense after voting against it.
More than a week has passed since the Senate failed to ratify the treaty. National feeling is one of disappointment and frustration across parties and opinions. The mood is not elation but a belief that the result is a misfortune and that the nation remains baffled yet not beaten.
A Corydon Republican editor faces a harsh rebuke over the Goodrich Tax Law amid public claims that taxes, especially for Luke H. Calvin and other residents, rose sharply while banks benefited. The letter accuses the Republican editor of bias and argues the law was designed by Governor Goodrich to influence tax outcomes.
Mrs. Faith of King's Care is at St Edward's Hospital New Albany for medical treatment after a crippled left foot worsened. Dr Frank Zimmerman Louisville performed an operation last Saturday in a bid to save the foot. The patient is in serious condition with amputation possible. Faith is highly regarded in Harrison county and friends wish for recovery.
At the Young Business Men's Club meeting the advance man for John B. Rogers Producing Co. signed to present Miss Bob White in Corydon. The show features Marguerita Elynn, Raymond Hitchcock and Johnny Slavin in a touring eclectic, with local talent to rehearse under the professional producer arriving around April 25.
A petition filed in the County Clerk's office asks to place on the Democratic primary ballot for May 4 delegates to the state convention in Indianapolis. Named are Levi Sappenfield Chris J Heuser Andrew Steerstedter Clarence Bigler Wm Grove John Walter Arlie Fogal Harvey Stoner Thomas Evans Sidney Ashton Samuel Tindall William Tuell.
Mrs A J Davis of Milltown Indiana received word her brother George M Davis 55 unmarried died at his Memphis Tennessee home from gas escaping in his room after retirement. Rev Clarence Davis of Milltown brought the body home for services at Wood's Chapel with six sisters and two brothers surviving. Pallbearers included Rev Clarence Davis Amrite Exton Jude Pope Frank Spencer Waldo Pope and Dunk Davis. Funeral by Rev N M Rumbley assisted by Bro J K Welker.
Kegs for sale white Leghorn eggs for hatching at $1.25 per dozen and $5.00 per hundred. Ben Filock's Bus Line lists departures from Corydon and New Albany weekday and Sunday runs with stops at multiple restaurants. Prohibits colored people from being hauled and lists stopping places at Lanesville and Willard Stoner area with several former names noted.
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