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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1918
Page
3
Report from Harrison County Cow Testing Association with test figures and notes by Official Tester J. W. Askren. Also local items include a rug sale advertisement by J. J. Rowe & Sons and a Corydon visit by Julius Russell and son Marshall, along with a Duroc hog sale at Kahl’s on April 27.
The County Council of Defense orders Township Councils of Defense in each township to bolster war work cooperation. Each council includes a chairman and at least seven members with both genders represented. Jackson Township is still arranging its roster. other townships’ organizations are listed with chairmen.
The Registration Board sits in the Clerk's office with James A Watson as clerk, Hugh Rhodes as President, Milton W Funk as member. It handles ballot printing for the May 7 primary and November election, canvasses votes, and performs required election duties with two clerks, a chief and a deputy.
Advertisement notes the R. K. Socket provides two hundred percent more light and takes two minutes to install. It offers a twelve month guarantee and a ten day trial, with C. H. Buchanan as general agent in Corydon Indiana. Also mentions Meech's bakery location.
Letter from Corydon Indiana writer describes mild Los Angeles winter with scarce rain until February and typical California prices for produce. He notes low fuel costs and rents, wages and unemployment trends among older workers, and contrasts with eastern cities and industrial hubs.
Solfic h Corner reports farmers plowing for corn and preparing crops for summer. Chas Sullivan and sons near completion of clearing eight acres for tobacco and wheat present in good condition. Several local residents are noted visiting relatives and performing home repairs, including replastering at Lennon place and trips among Benna Vista and Locust Point areas.
The Mauckport Home Economics Club will meet Saturday April 20 at two o clock P M in the high school laboratory. The event is open to the public and all Food Pledge Card signers are urged to attend. Refreshments will be served and members will recite a quotation from an Indian author at roll call. Mrs J W Beanblossom is president and Mrs F M Hays secretary. A sale of farm implements will follow near Wiyannotte Cave on Tuesday April 23 with property listed elsewhere in The Democrat.
The Catholic Church mobilizes nationwide support for U S war effort urging unwavering allegiance to civil authorities. Knights of Columbus coordinate camps in the United States and France with auditoriums huts and thousands of volunteers and fundraisers targeting a 16 million dollar nationwide War Fund Campaign. Indiana campaign runs May 6 to May 13 with Harrison county aiming for 1200 dollars. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WAR FUND COMMITTEE.
County residents urged to support Red Cross Y M C A and Knights of Columbus War Funds in campaigns starting May 6 for the Knights of Columbus and May 20 for the Red Cross. Call to buy Liberty Bonds now and join 100 percent American duty on the home front.
Mrs. John W. McRae of Taylor township has been in serious condition for over two weeks from blood poisoning. A minor hand injury worsened, leading to hospitalization at Elizabeth with Dr. Amzi Weaver performing surgery. Amputation was once feared, but her condition is improving and recovery hopes rise. Formerly Miss Mattie Ross.
The Courtice Brothers Company of Rochester New York erecting cannery buildings on freshly purchased ground east of Corydon. They employ ten to fifteen men and hold a seed supply for tomato growers for the cannery. Farmers may call at Thomas Jones law office for their share of fame. Gorda Williams an ex convict aged 30 killed himself in the Kentucky State prison jail by poison after discovery of tools in his cell. A loaded revolver two crowbars eight steel saws and two files were found in the cell. Williams had become sullen after the discovery and died the next day. Mr IL Meech reopened his bakery with fresh White and rye bread daily from 7 to 3.
A Corydon farmer A W Rothrock eight miles east of Corydon testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved years of kidney pain and irregular secretions. He reports headaches dizziness and backache improved after two boxes. Price 60 cents at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY promotes the product.
L. M. Sappenfield certifies to Democrat voters in Morgan Township that he withdraws from the race for Trustee of the township. The notice states the action and is filed as an official withdrawal.
Henry A. Sauerheber of Spencer township visits Corydon on business and urges readers to heed careful seed corn selection and testing this year to avoid the poorest corn stand in many years. The Democrat notes Sauerheber’s point and previous coverage on the topic. Begin now to insure good seed corn. A separate note reports Jana Wright and Karl Hughes charged with taking John Wright's automobile on April 5. Wright’s case was heard with attorney John B. Brachey present, and Wright to answer in court while Hughes was released without bond.
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