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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1920
Page
4
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The piece blasts Indiana registration rules, arguing the 1915 Democratic law kept voters from re registering while in the same precinct. It condemns the 1917 and 1919 Republican actions as costly, unnecessary, and aimed at forcing biannual re registration.
Life, a New York city publication, urges readers to choose sides on the treaty. The American Bar Association backs the treaty with amendments later, while the National Socialist Party condemns the Soviet Republic and the League of Nations. The Geneva Presbyterian Convention backs it unanimously. most Methodist bishops support it, but Senator Smoot opposes on religious grounds. The Mormon vote is pivotal, as Smoot is the leading Mormon senator.
Aged U.S. Senator Jonathan Bourne faces backlash as Republican papers nationwide denounce his staff for unsanctioned, abrasive material. The Corydon Republican editor has criticized the writings, while national GOP leaders distance themselves, prompting reflection on party unity and positions on the League of Nations and Smoot.
The piece notes a rift within the Indiana Republican press over Universal Military Training. It recalls a 1919 state legislature vote on Universal Military Service and cites Senator Harry New backing universal training. It questions how the editor who supported a resolution urging New and Watson will respond to current positions, implying political ambivalence.
The Detroit Journal chides attacks on Mr. Bryan while praising open political discussion. Frank Dailey accuses Newberry backers of funding his Senate campaign. The piece cites Indiana and national GOP fundraising, estimating a possible slush fund near 100 million dollars.
Brooks Collings of Rockville Indiana assistant state director for Near East Relief visited Corydon to organize county support. The Young Business Men’s Club is leading the drive with Chas A Keller as chairman Ruskin Rowe publicity manager and Ben Applegate treasurer. The county is wired to fund thirty Armenian orphans at five dollars a month totaling eighteen hundred dollars per year.
A Jersey dike listed for sale at John A. Krause's property near Hurst town on Wednesday February 15. Breeders are invited to view this very fine animal and participate in the auction opportunity.
Mrs. J. Irwin of 20 Walnut Street Corydon reports kidney weakness worsened by cold. Doan's Kidney FIlls are recommended, with claims of relief from back pain and hip ache after use. Price 60 cents at dealers, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York. 11-25
Indianapolis February 6. Thomas Donohue of Lafayette, secretary of the Indiana Committee on Public Utility Information, defends higher newspaper subscription and advertising rates. He likens newspapers to utilities, arguing costs like white paper, ink, labor, coal, and taxes require price increases to keep papers financially sound and communities served.
John A. Krause will sell personal property by public auction on Wednesday February 18 1920 at his residence five miles north of Corydon and one mile east of Hursttown. Items include horses cattle pigs farm tools wheat drill hay and household goods with sale starting at nine o clock and four percent discount for cash. Auctioneer R F Davis supervises.
Catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications and demands a constitutional remedy. Hal’s Catarrhin Medicine claims to cure cases through the blood. a $100 reward for any uncured case. The text includes an auction notice for Charles E. Rissler’s sale near Mott on Friday February 20 with multiple farm implements listed and R. F. Divis as auctioneer.
The Harrison County Board of Commissioners Corydon Indiana invites sealed proposals for grading draining and paving a 14222 foot highway in Heth township to be known as the Charles FE Jacobs road. Bids due March 2 1920 at 2 PM with double bond and noncollusion affidavit.
One Corydon wagon two buggies one Osborne binder one Osborne mower two hay rakes one Empire wheat drill one disc harrow one spike tooth harrow and other good farm tools to be sold at John A Krause's sale one mile east of Hurettown on Wednesday February 18. A chance for bargains.
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