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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1918
Page
4
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Dr. Fort Newton reports from London that President Wilson has made democracy appear as efficient as autocracy in wartime by yielding to public will. The New York World and Louisville Evening Post cite this as evidence that democracy can mobilize quickly and effectively, while Indiana Governor Goodrich argues the country is not a democracy.
The Corydon Republican editor and other Republicans defend Roosevelt as he attacks Wilson, while critics point to Allied leaders praising American troops. The piece condemns Roosevelt for belittling U S soldiers whose efforts helped win the war, and questions who will defend his conduct.
A tribute to Woodrow Wilson as the world’s leading figure during the postwar era. The piece recalls his stance on Germany and Austria, praises his peace efforts, and notes partisan critics like the so called Teddy the Terrible. It laments attacks on his character while highlighting his prominence at the Peace Conference.
The article calls for a national spirit of peace and gratitude as Christmas approaches after war. It honors those who served and sacrificed, urging the living to remember the fathers mothers wives sisters brothers and sweethearts of those who fell in France and in service.
The Corydon Republican defends Theodore Roosevelt against derogatory remarks in 1918, arguing his words and actions support the war effort, contrasting harsh criticism with wartime patriotism and noting punishment for men jailed for similar sentiments.
The Corydon Republican from December 5, 1918, critiques a Southern oligarchy and contrasts it with wartime unity between Northern and Southern soldiers in Europe. The piece condemns Roosevelt’s clashes with national war aims and his attacks on the Navy.
The article notes advances in ship building, Browning gun, Liberty motor, and Aircraft management, praised worldwide. Roosevelt, once critical, now stays silent while peace treaties proceed and Germany is urged to be completely defeated despite capitulation offers.
The undersigned will sell at public auction at Dixie six miles southwest of Corydon on Thursday December 12 1918. Items include four horses two cows three hogs two wagons farming implements a binder corn planter Oliver breaking plow riding cultivator barrow buggy harness fodder oats saddle kitchen furniture and more. Four percent cash discount. Sale starts at 10 a m. Frank Cole C B Kopp Auctioneers.
A social gathering was held Wednesday night December 4 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eli J. Grable southwest of Corydon. Attendees included Pearl Smith Kathryn Elliott Elizabeth Davis Verna Toler Alda Briles Myrtle Isrles Georgia Grable Dorothy Taylor and numerous guests from New Albany and local families. Refreshments featured pie cakes and lemonade and music supplied by a Victrola as guests departed late wishing many more such occasions.
Mrs Clyde Sherman of New Albany received word from the War Department that her husband Clyde Sherman was killed in action September 23. He was thirty, a former steamboat clerk, born and raised in the county. A prior notice had appeared after a friend’s letter. the family learned the fate last week. For sale a used Bailey piano in good condition contact H Hlisslen, torsion, Ind Eureka Phone.
In Harrison County Indiana a public foreclosure sale is set in Garrison Circuit Court for January 4 1919. The sale covers rents and profits for up to seven years on a defined tract in fractional section 12 township 6 south range 4 east with a 157 acre balance after a 50 acre exclusion. The sheriff Ell Miller will conduct the auction at Corydon courthouse with bidding to satisfy a mortgage decree of 1545.42 plus costs.
Official notice from Harrison County Indiana Circuit Court announcing a Commissioners sale of 57 acres in Webster Township near New Middletown. Sale at public auction Friday January 4 with two thirds of appraised value and terms: one third cash, one third in nine months, one third in twelve months with interest, notes secured by mortgage. Parties include Jennie Green Jacob Green Edward Cromwell Gertrude Langenberg and others.
The State of Indians Harrison County shows a complaint in Harrison Circuit Court case No. 754 Tra J Melton vs W E Woodruff AC Abell and John T Boyle trustee for Texas Refiring Company of Houston Texas. Non residents are summoned to appear February 10 1919 at Corydon Court House and answer the complaint or demur.
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