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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1919
Page
4
The Corydon Democrat offers a special rate on standing advertisements for periods longer than three months. The notice states a 15 cent price per inch and mentions an insurtion error and concession for longer commitments.
Op-ed protests a provision allowing the State Board of Tax Commissioners to remove county and township assessors, arguing it undermines local self government in Indiana. It cites 92 counties and 1016 township assessors and criticizes Governor Goodrich’s tax bill and the legislature's handling, warning of potential costs and conflicts over road supervision and law interpretation.
An editorial praises Elihu Root for supporting a League of Nations while Indiana Republicans James E. Watson and Harry L. New oppose it. The piece criticizes Taft Roosevelt split views, notes tax law changes and higher assessor salaries, and predicts Senate votes on the Peace Treaty amid local political shifts.
Tells of J. A. Fowler opening a Central Indiana garage offering full genuine Ford repairs and miscellaneous car work. Promises roadside assistance when in trouble and operating as a business. Also notes cabbage plants for sale at Corydon store by Bullett & Sons at 40 cents per hundred.
The Victory Liberty Loan asks citizens to continue supporting the government by purchasing bonds to cover war material costs and training. It credits American soldiers and material provisions with ending the war and saving lives, urging readers to buy to the utmost. Includes an advertiser note for Geo. B. Wah’s harness and horse jewelry.
County Treasurer T W Knight informs Harrison County taxpayers that no taxes will be accepted after 5 PM on Monday May 5 1919 due to state orders from Indianapolis. A ten percent penalty applies for late payment. Also an unrelated sales notice for a three room cottage in Crandall Indiana is listed.
An auto bus line began operation April 1 between Mauckport and New Albany with three weekly trips each way. Buses depart Mauckport at 6 A M on Monday Wednesday and Saturday and leave New Albany at 2 P M on the same days. Round trip costs 1.75 dollars. Rowe and Richard report a new garage at Central offering auto and truck repairs and a complete line of accessories with reasonable prices.
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