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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1920
Page
5
The piece defends Wilson era peace aims and criticizes postwar partisanship. It argues Universal Military Training would cost a billion dollars annually and condemns delaying the treaty. Mention of Bourne Capper and Republican papers shows partisan tension over the peace process.
The notice thanks many subscribers for remittances and warns that, despite growing business, costs have surged. It cites paper prices jumping to 170 000 per ton and urges immense arrears be paid promptly to avoid stricter collection methods.
The undersigned will sell at public auction at his residence one fourth mile south of Lanesville on Thursday February 26 1920. Personal property includes two sorrel mares a Jersey cow heifer two horses wagon mowing machine land roller disc harrow 50 tooth harrow two horse cultivators turning plow and other farming gear plus hay chains and various tools. Terms cash under five dollars and nine month credit on larger sums with notes and warety. five percent discount for cash. George Meyer and John Wolfe Auctioneers.
Trustee C D Matuck corrects errors in the annual township report, noting paid warrants and misstated payments. The itemized sale listing by Ruckel Brothers in Yargier township near Rosewood details household goods and farm items for auction on February 20 with four percent cash discount.
Delayed notices show visits by Mursttown and Krause families to Barksdale and Hallie Barksdale. Louise Davis and Miss Leona Hiser guests and callers include Mildred Barksdale, J M Alstott, and others. Willard Sonner's sale near New Amsterdam includes farm equipment and household goods with date listed as February 1.
In Memory of My Companion Harvey FE Baxley who departed life February 12 1919. The poem recalls a strong love tie, shared memories, and hope of reunion beyond life in heaven. Also a sale notice near Mott Station offers horses cattle and farming gear with cash discounts and nine months credit.
A farm of 160 acres six miles from Corydon includes a seven room house, barn, poultry house, smoke house, granary, machine shed, and more. Features: basement under barn, four acres in young orchard, cistern, wells, two springs, about 55 acres under cultivation. Indicates a bargain and invites inquiries at the office. d24-tf
A letter from Geo. J. Dowadle in Beltrami Minnesota dated January 24, 1920, mentions health, buying land near the Canadian line, a family of three boys, and plans to move north of Harrison County. He notes snow, political climate, and sends regards, plus a notice of George Meyer's sale near Lanesville on February 2 starting at 1 PM.
Mr 8 S Brandenburg passed through Corydon last Thursday en route to his home near New Amsterdam. He spent five months with his son Ollie Brandenburg at Amistad New Mexico and with his son and daughter Straud and Mrs C C Brown at Wichita Kansas.
A listing of departure times from Corydon and New Albany with Sunday schedules and connections. Stations named include New Albany McDonald Steckdel Drug Co Pearl and Market and Burton's Restaurant. Paul Argo and Argo Bus Line connect with Roby Bus Line at 8 30 and 3 00.
A mixed lot including a power cutting box, grind stone, blacksmith tools, skiff, boat, gasoline tank, incubator, power fork, rope, cultivator, plows, kettles, will be sold in Taylor township at the Bucker Brothers sale near Rosewood on Friday February 20. Auctioneer John Seipel notes cash discounts of four percent and sale starts at nine in the morning.
A sale listing items including one set double work harness one set single work harness two tons of hay several log chains and other smaller articles. The sale is set south of Vanesville on Thursday February 24 starting at 1 P M.
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