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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1915
Page
4
Circulation 2400. LOW M O BANNON Barron and Proprietor. Entered at Corydon post office as second class matter. Rate card lists prices for one year six months three months with advance rate 1.00. County of publication indicated.
Classified notice announces display advertisements at 15 cents per inch and 5 cents per line with special rates for standing ads. It notes discounts apply if the arrangement runs longer than three months and details are made known on application.
The notice outlines pricing for church notices and entertainments with admission charges and a special rate of 2 percent per line. It mentions obituaries limited to twenty lines and specifies charges per line and per space, urging senders to include money or stamps.
A Christmas message urges daily acts of cheer amid war. It recalls the nativity scene and the heavenly chorus, contrasts rulers’ power with the people's voice, and emphasizes humility and universal goodwill as duties for all. The author cites Lincoln and a parable of the poor cleaner to stress brotherhood and spreading joy to all.
Several Farmers Institutes have met in Harrison County this year with Franklin Heth Spencer and Harrison townships well attended. Spencer township drew about 300 people, while Harrison held a Powwow Institute at Corydon with roughly forty attendees. Florid note that other townships may have hosted events and officers worked to boost turnout.
Farmers' Institutes in Harrigan County drew strong attendance and the publication urges all farmers and family members to attend. It says farming remains the county’s main industry and improved methods will boost wealth and influence, urging collective learning and discussion for greater future progress. It notes social gains from gatherings and endorses Lowney's box chocolates as a desirable Xmas gift.
Mrs George Straub of Chestnut Street Corydon testifies the Dean's Kidney Pills cure backache and improve kidney action. She notes a public recommendation over two years ago and remains convinced of their merit. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Safe deposit boxes rent one dollar yearly Corydon National Bank.
Notice urges stock purchases in the Savings and Loan Association with 5 percent dividends paid semiannually. Lew M. O Bannon secretary invites investors to call. Also promotes safe deposit boxes rent at one dollar yearly. Licenses to wed issued for Earl K Haub and Sylvia B Miller in Harrison County. Indiana Apple Show Commission planning 1916 meeting at West Baden rotunda.
A republican newspaper defends low tax aims while arguing Democrats back a universal two thousand dollar income tax. It cites past Supreme Court rulings and party platforms, claiming the GOP opposes broad levies yet favors protection for wealthy owners who shoulder public costs.
John Metcalf of Corydon Indiana testified against Harry Magrider and Percy Higgins charged with grand larceny. Judge Boldrick warned to beware of city relatives posing as cousins. Metcalfe was robbed of 22 dollars after the encounter. the suspects were bound over to the grand jury.
Public sale, per 1915 Harrison County Indiana Circuit Court judgment, on January 21 1916 between 1 and 3 PM, of multiple described parcels in Harrison and Crawford counties including portions of section 9 and surrounding tracts. Terms: one third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months. Ambrose B. Cline, Commissioner. C. W. Cook, Atty.
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