14 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1912
Page
1
Harrison County agency announces the Metz 22 Roadster in Corydon with a demonstration car at a local garage three doors east of the Post Office. The 22 hp four cylinder water cooled car promises 25–30 mpg, 100 miles per pint of oil, and 8,000–10,000 miles per tire set, with standard quality and hill climbing ability.
An 1912 advertisement urges readers to follow The Courier-Journal on tariff issues in the presidential year. It promotes the weekly paper at 1.00 per year and offers joint rate deals for daily and Sunday editions through a subscription order arranged via the advertiser.
Advertisement notes a special bargain rate valid only during January and February 1912. The item appears twice, signaling a temporary price cut or promotional period with duration limited to the first two months of the year.
J. H. Fawver advertises the Empire wire fence sold direct to customers at factory prices. The open hearth heavily galvanized fence is placed along the main road and he invites orders, claiming it attracts attention and is the best fence he knows.
Beech wood for sale about 100 cords cut in 16 inch lengths. Contact J. H. Jones in Eureka via Corydon Indiana phone.
The Indianapolis Automobile Trade Association announces a tent show from March 25 to 30 at University Park. Proceeds support a future coliseum. about eighty car makes and accessories will be displayed, with invitations to all Indiana manufacturers and dealers.
A death remembrance for Cora Krause aged 14 years 11 months and 13 days who died January 6 1912. Funeral at Fairview church led by Rev Roberts with burial in the nearby cemetery. Survived by Mr and Mrs Geo A Krause and a brother Henry, plus many relatives and friends.
Mrs Rosa Walther will sell personal property at public auction at her residence in Franklin township one mile south of Walter's School house on Monday February 26 1912. Items include a black mare cows hay household goods tools implements and furniture with free lunch at noon and sale to begin 10 00 am. Usual terms and sale bills available.
Muscoda Tribe No 481 Corydon Junction installed officers for the term with Oscar Deweese Alonzo Eaton Dug Carr Chas Cooms W D Horn Cort Lahue named in roles. After refreshments three brothers required digestive drugs prompting a nine member committee to monitor future occasions. Also promotes stock remedies by Dr Daniel Busch and Dillon products.
A reflection on hope as a motive for action praising perseverance over despair. It cites Valley Forge and Morris Town, warns against blues, urges cheerful effort, and emphasizes keeping sights on noble aims. Signed by John K. Frank of Battletown KY. The piece also notes a local auction in Boone Township on Feb 21 1912 with extensive livestock and farm equipment details.
Congressman Cox notes special pension bills move slowly this session as the Senate weighs the general pension bill. He cites no private pensions have become law though several House passed. most remain pending in the Senate.
The Hoosier Elim chapter of the D A R met for its annual business meeting on February 15. Officers elected include Regent Mrs. Jas L Morris and Vice Regent Mrs. T G Van Hook, with reports presented and Maggie Griffin chosen as delegate to the Continental Congress in Washington D C starting April 19. Mrs. T J Wilson was appointed organist for the year.
On January 29 1912 Mr and Mrs J F Sanders of 307 E Market St New Albany hosted a party for their daughter Irene Sanderss fourteenth birthday The evening included games social conversation and instrumental music by Hazel Miller Hazel Rilling and Lydia Teether Guests included Gertrude Venner May Stephens Josephene Sanders Hazel Rilling Emma Murphey Lydia Teether Ruth Sanders and Mr and Mrs C Rutledge.
Children who are debate, feverish and cross will get immediate relief from Mother Gray's sweet powders for Children. They cleanse the stomach, act on the liver, and are recommended for complaining children. A pleasant remedy for worms. At all druggists. 25c. Sample free. Address, A. O. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y. 13l-2w
The undersigned thanks relatives and friends for kindness during the illness and death of her daughter Mrs. Robert Hardsaw Mrs Anna B Coffman.
Eggs for setting babred rocks from a good laying strain. 50c per setting 3.00 per hundred. Martin Engleman RB R 2 Eureka. Phone 7208.
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