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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1921
Page
6
Classified notice announcing display ads at 25 cents per inch and 5 cents per line for readers with extra charges for each insertion. Special standing ad rates offered, with longer terms disclosed by writing for details.
The Louisville Evening Post argues President Wilson would not have read a Congressional message in person and contrasts it with President Harding reading objections to the Soldiers' Bonus Bill in the Senate. It contends soldiers deserve compensation for wartime service, critiques Wall Street influence, and warns the Fordney tariff threatens foreign trade and American industry. It cites the New York Herald and other papers while urging inflation control and taxation reform to restore normal business.
Evansville visitor J Hardin Mathes notes several Indiana cities including Evansville and New Albany holding multiple elections this year. He cites September and November city contests, costs, and criticism from Republican editors over City Manager plan and constitutional amendments.
Obituary note from a local paper recounts Miss Charity Dye of Indianapolis as a pioneering Indiana Historical Commission member from 1915, the only woman on the panel, and a lifelong promoter of Indiana history and public service. The piece honors her progressive spirit, Christian life, and enduring impact on educators and the state.
The Woman's Press Club of Indiana funds a memorial fountain for Juliet V. Strauss, "The Country Contributor," to be placed at Turkey Run. Sculptor Myra R. Richards calls the piece Subjugation, rising eleven feet with symbolic animals and water from a goblet, to be unveiled late September. Memorial committee named with chairman Mrs. James E. Boruff and others.
Huntingburg August 8 to 12 Salem August 22 to 27 Lawrenceburg August 17 to 20 Osood July 26 to 29.
The annual S. 8. 1 celebration at Zoar is set for Saturday August 13. All Sunday Schools are invited to attend and assist with the program.
More than 290 Marshall County farmers witnessed alfalfa demonstrations on clay, black sandy loam, and sand. Limestone was applied where acidity existed. Cossack or Grimm seed proved hardier and superior to common varieties. County agent W. V. Clarke and Purdue extension efforts sparked a rise in alfalfa acreage from 500–600 to about 4000 for next year.
The Marengo fair runs August 15 to 19 with larger purses for better races and a new grandstand and judges stand at the fair grounds. A 30 by 30 stage hosts free acts twice daily with rich drawings for 26 prizes as the Fair Assn spends about $3,000 for public comfort and protection.
At 1 P M August 19 a season ticket costs 1 25 and includes a chance in the August 17 18 19 drawing contest. Plan to spend the fair week at Marengo and attend the celebrations and fair with W H Bulleit Sons offering buggy purchase. Mrs Sherley Adolph and baby George William returned home from Greelyburg after visiting her parents. A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Becker Jr on Sunday July 24.
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