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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1920
Page
3
National appeal for Armenian relief grows with pledges from individuals and organizations. Sunday Schools and churches join the effort, including Corydon Christian Church which sent 121.93. Local Christian, Methodist and Presbyterian groups contributed over the holidays.
More than 30 000 Indiana farmers will keep books on their farm business this year in record books issued by Purdue University agricultural extension. Over 24 000 are through banks, 5 000 via county agents. 146 banks in 47 counties distributing the books to patrons. The ledgers track receipts expenses and inventories helping with income tax reports and profit growth. Contests begin across counties to choose teams for state round-up events May 3 to 7 in livestock corn egg dairy cattle sewing and bread judging. Union county farmers start eight demonstrations with County Agent M A Nye to determine sow production costs from breeding to weaning.
Household and farm goods to be sold at the Bucker Brothers sale near Rosewood in Taylor township on Friday February 20 starting at nine in the morning. Items include tools, boats, pumps, incubator, kettles, rope, implements, and plows. Auctioneer John Seipel offers a four percent cash discount.
Philip Hess son of Charles A Hess of Louisville died Monday February 9 after illness of influenza. He was ten years old and survived by father stepmother three brothers and one sister. Remains brought to Corydon then Pfrimmer's Chapel where services were held February 11 by John H Heth, burial in church cemetery.
Farm equipment sale includes a Candee incubator with 1200 capacity located near Byrneville. Address listed as Jonathan Jenkins at 902 E Elm Street, New Albany Indiana. Potential buyers directed to contact the seller at that address.
Aged widow Edna J Applegate died February 19 at her granddaughter’s Jeffersonville home from double pneumonia. Born November 6 1846 she was 73 3 13. Widow of Franklin Dock Applegate she was Charley by birth. Survived by one brother William Charley ten grandchildren eight great grandchildren and two daughters Katie and Addie both predeceased her. Funeral Sunday at Corydon Christian church with burial in Cedar Hill cemetery.
The undersigned will sell at public auction at her residence five miles south of Corydon near Perseverance Chapel on Tuesday March 16 1920. Items include farm wagon mower plows cultivators harness two mares a colt a mule hay oats corn potatoes seed potatoes cow and calf shoats cross-cut saw seed corn telephone box and furniture. Cash for sums five dollars or less. Over five dollars credit 12 months with note and 6 percent interest. Four percent discount for cash. Auctioneer John Seipel.
Telegraph reports the death of Mrs. C. E. Murdock in Columbus Ohio after influenza and pneumonia. She left a newborn girl and was mourned by friends in Corydon where Mr. and Mrs. Murdock once lived and he had been a sidewalk contractor.
A humorous mock council scene features President Salts presiding over a chaotic de facto election. Characters like Sargent Claud Hisey and Mr. Seaburn discuss garden plots and odd tasks while Wagin Tung lodge applicants surface. Jest turns to politics with witty lines on voting and party shifts.
Mrs. Anna Betle Engleman wife of William M Engleman died February 20 1920 at age 39 after a pneumonia illness that also struck the family. Funeral at Oak Grove church with Rev N M Rumbley. interment in church cemetery. Survived by husband four children and his parents nine siblings and parents.
Argo Bus Line lists daily and Sunday departures from Corydon to New Albany with morning and afternoon runs. Stops include McDonald Stockdell Drug Co and Burton's Restaurant in New Albany. Roby Bus Line runs from New Amsterdam to Corydon and connects with Argo at 8:30 and 3:00.
136 acre farm offers good farming land and a quantity of timber near the pike. A bargain if purchased now. Inquiries at this office.
Auction at the seller's residence on the Ohio river Posey township near Bridgeport set for March 11, 1920. Personal property to be sold includes horses warren crossbred hogs tobacco sticks farm implements household goods and tools with sale terms: cash for items $5 or less and ten month credit for larger sums secured by notes. Auctioneers W W Lawson listed with contact details.
War Department conducts nationwide school child essay contest to educate about the United States Recruiting Service. Supt. A. O. Deweese named a district judge. Each school submits its top essay by February 27 1920 to the Indianapolis Recruiting Office. Two best essays chosen on originality expression sincerity. Winner and mother receive a free trip to Washington and a medal. the school earns a silver cup.
White Leghorn eggs for sale at 1.50 per 15 with special prices for large orders. Baby chicks also available. Order in advance. Charles T Steg, Ordon, Indiana.
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