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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1919
Page
4
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The piece debates a proposed League of Nations amid strong local and national editorials. It contrasts supporters like Wilson and Taft with opponents in Congress and the press, noting political tactics, war debates, and the 1919 mood shaping 1920 outcomes. It cites Rome, Paris, and figures like Pilate, Dives, and Taft as symbolic references.
A local Republican organ criticizes President Wilsons wartime policy stance and cites a Corydon Republican article quoting 1948 speech remarks. The piece notes supposed opposition among prominent Republicans to war preparedness and warns of leadership missteps.
The article argues that President Wilson was right to seek a Democratic Congress purge after wartime policy reversals. It notes Wilson’s interference to defeat renomination for candidates with poor records and suggests Congressman Chairman Clark, former House Speaker, may face consequences amid party disputes.
Walter J. Curtis of Scott Township died March 19 1919 at age 36 from heart trouble and complications. He was married to Stella Byerley on February 2 1907 and left a son Arthur R. Curts aged 11 along with four brothers. The obituary notes a brief farewell to God two weeks before death and describes his kindness and cheerful spirit. Funeral services were held at Potato Run with Rev Shuck, and burial followed nearby cemetery.
Charles F Stevens known as Uncle Charles, 87, and his wife 85, of Corydon Junction, visited the office. They have been married sixty six years and were born and reared in the county. Stevens served in the Union Army Co C 81st Ind Vol Inf during the Civil War.
A terse public notice directs readers to call J Al Fowler at the Central Indiana garage location for help. The brief item places the contact in Central Indiana and mentions a 28 3m notation found in the ad.
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