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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1921
Page
7
Guidance from the American Legion on flag etiquette in parades and ceremonies. It covers saluting with the uniform, hat removal for civilians, weather adjustments, decor and display rules, and proper raising and lowering of the flag. Includes notes on respect and historical context and a local business closing line.
A Palmyra Gazette item recounts a German wartime hardship letter to Bradford relatives, urging aid for Christmas. The note describes dire hunger, high prices, and a dying economy, with Anna Staats of Hamburg seeking funds and goods from American kin. Also listed is a Taylor township farm sale on December 17 by Arthur Hendrick and auctioneers Lawson and Kelley.
Beginning Friday December 9 at my home a large collection of handpainted china and parchment lamp and candle shades by Mrs. B Mevian of Louisville offered as a splendid opportunity for Christmas presents. Come and see. D-7-2w. Mrs. Clara Bennett Ulen.
Born to Mr and Mrs Roy M Slaughter on November 20 a baby boy weighing eleven pounds is named LeRoy Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Snider and Mrs Wm Hemp is a great grandmother The mother is Miss Georgia Snider and the birth is noted by the local paper in a family notice.
A low priced watch offered at Miles Variety Store for a young son’s Christmas with a tag of 1.66 dollars. The ad notes a D-7-3w reference for locating the item.
Dr Adolph Lorenz the Austrian surgeon announced he will end free clinics in the United States and return to Vienna after opposition from U S doctors. He spoke at Health Commissioner Copeland's office while examining seventy five crippled children including Marion Bird niece of Father Francis Duffy. Father Duffy urged duties of surgeon and chaplain extend beyond war animosities.
Dr Adolph Lorenz, famed Austrian surgeon, says he will continue free treatment for cripples in New York despite a cold reception from US medical peers. Health Commissioner Royal Copeland vows to protect Lorenz from exploitation and to organize orthopedic support. Copeland lauds Lorenz's efforts aiding thousands, while noting opposition from some domestic medics. A separate sale notice lists a steam traction engine, a saw mill and equipment for J W Campbell of Georgetown Indiana.
Rev. Mark L. Harris and his wife from Rockport with friend Mrs Carnes visited Orleans before continuing to Corydon where Harris has accepted a pastorate. A wheel broke on their car forcing a rail journey. locals note his past service with the Presbyterian church here and congratulate Corydon on the appointment.
Four head of horses three head of cattle a wagon a buggy a mowing machine and various farm implements will be sold at Arthur Thlen gun at 10 oclock A M W W Lawson Auctioneer D 7 2w
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