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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1923
Page
2
The Corydon Democrat, a Wednesday paper established in 1856 with circulation 3400, is edited and published by Lew M. O Bannon. It notes foreign advertising representation by The American Press Association.
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The article surveys reactions to Calvin Coolidge’s accession after Harding’s death, noting the varied anti league sentiments of Lodge McCormick Watson Capper Hyde and Harvey, concerns over Harding appointees, and expectations Coolidge may chart a different course. It highlights tariff impacts on farmers and manufacturers, Fordney McCumber effects, and lingering pride and criticism in Republican ranks.
Hogs on foot in Chicago bring the lowest prices since 1912 with prices as low as 6.75 per hundredweight. Cattle and hogs sell at depressed figures as tariff policies under Fordney McCumber and earlier Taft era fail to raise farm prices. Farm Bureau experts estimate the tariff costs farmers about 3000000 dollars annually while doing little to boost agricultural profitability.
The Corydon Republican interviews Lewis Taylor of the Indiana Farm Bureau calling for wheat protection amid tariff claims. The writer notes a long history of a protective wheat tariff aiding farmers and asks the editor what has changed in the current debate.
Veteran readers urge renewed effort to discharge Colonel George Harvey from his post as ambassador to Great Britain after insulting remarks about Americans in London. They suggest President Coolidge may recall the incident.
For sale is a five room modern house with basement furnace gas water and garage. Lot 30 by 160 feet. Mrs Levi Blunk at 4308 34th St Louisville Ky A 15 2 w is the contact.
Mrs. Margaret Bonames recounts a Kentucky trip visiting Up ton Hardin county and Josie Morris. They toured a 100 acre farm with a century old pear tree, attended a large Camp Meeting led by evangelist L. E. Squires, and explored a limestone quarry and a 700 foot sulphur well. They enjoyed friendly locals, noted crops needing rain, and returned home refreshed.
Joseph Haun recalls a large poplar on his Harrison county farm four miles northwest of Corydon. It measures 16 feet 6 inches in circumference about five and a half feet in diameter, standing 30 feet from the house and casting a broad shadow. Haun notes the tree’s age at about 82 years, dating to 1867 when he moved from Shenandoah county Virginia to Indiana. He served four years in Co. K Va Cavalry, Confederate army. He lives alone, doing all chores and cooking, and is highly regarded locally.
Minor Smith offers sixty head of pure bred Duroe hogs at the John A. Smith farm two and a half miles southwest of New Middletown on Thursday August 30 1923. Sale begins at 10 o clock A M with lunch. nine months time and five percent discount for cash. Thirty five registered or registered eligible females include twenty five sows and gifts that will farrow in September. Registry certificates available on sale day. Auctioner John J Seipel notes this will be a notable Duroc sale.
A social for Mrs. Frank Gettelfinger celebrated her fiftieth birthday August 5 at her home. About sixty five guests attended, with music games and social chat followed by cake lemonade candy and peanuts as gifts and well wishes were extended to the host.
Local notice invites Harrison County children to a display at Horns Garage Co promising happiness and a friendly event.
In the Circuit Court of Harrison County Indiana September Term 1923 the Administrator of the estate petitions to sell real estate to satisfy debts. The hearing is set at Corydon Court House on September 14 1923. WITNESS WM R Stevens Clerk July 28 1923.
In Harrison Circuit Court May Term 1923 Morris J Liebert vs William T Stallings. By decree and certified copy I must sell rents and profits for up to seven years of described real estate in Harrison County Indiana at public auction August 25 1923 at 1 PM at the courthouse Corydon. If needed the fee simple of the property may also be sold to satisfy decree interest and costs. John K Morris Sheriff Harrison County Indiana A-1-3-w.
The Administrator Charles P Swarens files final account and vouchers in Harrison Circuit Court. Hearing set for September 3 1923 to approve the final settlement. heirs and creditors must appear to show cause if any. August 3 1923. Kirkham and O Bannon Attorneys. A8-2w.
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