Letter From Boy in France and Obituary Notices
A Palmyra family reports a son Pvt. W. Johnson with F. Co. 18th Engineers in France writing home from A. P. O. 705 sharing Paris and Orleans experiences and longing for home. The piece also records the death of Margaret E. Graves wife of A. W. Graves at 37, detailing surviving relatives, religious affiliation, and a memorial poem. Also notes local listings for square deal and royal field fencing sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
J. E. Johnson
Palmyra
George
Margaret E. Graves
A. W. Graves
Crandall
Ind
William
Elizabeth
Allen
Delia Kathleen
Wayne
Mary Blanch
Maurice Joseph
Her
Charles
Thomas
Marengo
Frank
United States ‘Army
Mayme Cole
Louisville
Lon Wright
Kanawha
Matilda Alen
Britt
Local Weddings and Social Visits Highlight Rural News
Business Corner reports upcoming wedding plans and social calls across the community. Spouses and relatives visit, church events occur, and local families host gatherings while Wheat looks fine and flu has faded. May 24 supper planned by the M. V A. of Deputy Camp 8152.
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M. V A
J. H. Thevenot
Hoosier Chaplain Wicke in France Praises and Prayers
The Indiana Diocese chaplain Rev Albert Wicke serves with the American Expeditionary Forces. He was commissioned in 1918, arrived at Camp Grant August 13, 1918, later reached England and France with the 343rd Infantry, 86th Division. He praises the troops and French hospitality, living in a French chateau and receiving devoted care. He was formerly pastor at St Joseph's Corydon and Holy Trinity New Albany. Also notes update from John J Forman of Princeton about family health and local harvest conditions.
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Indianapolis
Albert Wicke
Father Wicke
Camp Grant
Illinois
Canada
Wickers
U. S
England
France
Wicke
343Rd Infantry
Charles Currand
Holy Trinity Church
New Albany
St. Joseph’s Church
Corydon
Local notices and ads touch townsfolk and troops
Community notes show Perry county visitors and obituaries, subscriptions renewed by residents like Ashel D. Tabler of Fowler and Ed Kessinger of Posey township. Advertisements promote Hurst Hardware Co stock and oil stores while readers share letters from soldiers overseas and a voluntary rally for church debt.
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Corydon Testimony
Corydon residents testify to Dean's Kidney Pills relieving backache and kidney trouble. B F Richard of Walnut Street recalls lasting relief after using the product bought at Riely’s Drug Store, noting two years later it cured a kidney attack. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Also roadside repair offer from J A Fowlers Garage 126-3m.
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Dean
Corydon
B. F. Richard
Walnut St
Riely
Mr. Richard
Doan
Richard Had. Foster
Victor No 56936 Stallion Available for 1919 Breeding
Victor No 56936 a sound Pare-Bred stallion stands for breeding at three miles south of New Middletown in 1919 service fee 6 dollars 10 cents. A well known sire his colts are numerous across the county breeders urged to visit Victor before breeding John Luther owner and keeper
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My Place
New Middletown
Victor
John Luther
Don F. Pure-Bred Jack Don F. No. 7665
Don F. a seven year old black jack of sixteen hands and 1100 pounds stands as a premier specimen of breeding. He is offered with a service fee of 815.00 and touted as one of the best jacks in the country. See Don F. and be convinced of his merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My Place
New Middletown
Don F
Charter Oak Junior Percheron Stallion Breeding Offered
Sound Grade Percheron stallion Charter Oak Junior offered for service in 1919 at Ed J. Fogal’s farm one and a half miles west of New Middletown. The powerful seventeen hand, 1800 pound horse invites breeders to inspect before breeding.
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New Middletown
Charter Oak
Teachers Wanted for Good Positions in North Dakota
Nordquist and Mauck Teas Agency seeks teachers for immediate hire with good wages and long-term positions. Write for particulars and application blank at Burntad, N. D. for details.
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Nordquist and Mauck Teas, Agency
Burnatad
N. D
Avon Pure-Bred Percheron Stallion Avon 1919 Season
AVON No. 62370 sound Pure-Bred Percheron stallion Avon No. 52370 will stand the 1919 season at Corydon Fair Grounds from April 1 to July 1 for 15 dollars to insure a living colt. Taylor owner notes past premiums and wins, praises progeny value, and cites Indiana studies on offspring value. Certificate of Enrollment posted on stable door.
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AVON
Corydon
Harrison County Fair
Indiana
A. Taylor
Sound Belgian stallion Omer to stud in Corydon 1919
Omer No. 8715 a Belgian eight year old imported stallion will stand at the Mair Grounds Corydon for the 1919 season at a service fee of 1800 dollars to insure a live foal. Payment due when foal is foaled mare traded or removed. George W. Taylor owner S A Taylor keeper.
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Omer
Mair
Corydon
George W. Taylor
S. A. Taylor
Bury Hero Jr A Grade Shire Stallion For 1919 Season
A Grade Shire stallion Bury Hero Jr will stand at Jacob Haub's barn in Morgan township four miles north of Corydon Junction for the 1919 season. The horse stands 174 hands high and weighs 1800 pounds. Prospective breeders should see this stock before breeding.
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Jacob Haub
Morgan
Corydon Junction
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