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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1919
Page
2
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The 1919 Indiana Legislature opens January 9 for a sixty day session with Republicans controlling both houses. The essay calls for repeal or modification of registration and primary laws, cites cost and complexity of 1917 reforms, and promises further discussion on needed changes. It also criticizes race-based political content, and notes high Ohio River levels raising flood fears in Mecca port area.
The Indianapolis Star discusses government price guarantees for the 1918 wheat crop, estimating a $4.0 billion cost to taxpayers and a potential $500 million federal request for storage and export operations. It notes large carryovers, projected exports, and possible consumer impact amid congressional action.
James Brewster writes from Montfaucon France on November 20 1918 describing a town heavily ruined by German occupation and battlefields. He details dugouts bombed churches destroyed views from a hill observation tower and American advances, urging family readers to follow news and await peace.
Persistent relief from back pain and kidney distress is claimed by Corydon residents who praise Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs. Lefler of Corsdon says the medicine strengthens kidneys after purchasing at Risty's Drug Store. Foster-Milburn Co. advertises the pills at 50 cents, with Mrs. Lefler also recounting earlier positive results.
State Senator Frank Self of Harrison Crawford and Perry counties and Representative C W Thomas of Harrison and Ford counties head to Indianapolis for the 1919 legislature. Their wives and little Margaret planned a two month stay but illness in Mrs Self and Mrs Thomas delaying their trip. Aly Self and Mr Thomas arrived earlier this week.
A damaged reminiscence describes a night incident near a watch post, distant shells and tracer effects, followed by a promise to write to friends in various towns. The writer mentions fast travels, awaiting return, plans to mail letters to Paris, and hopes to attend church singing tonight.
Notice in Harrison County Indiana announces the appointment of William V P Richert and Arthur B Richert as administrators of the estate of Jacob Hichert, deceased, with authority to wind the solvency and duties of the Harrison County estate. Criche Tt, Lottiek, Attorney represents the matter.
Notice filed in Harrison Circuit Court 1929 Foreclosure of mortgage names nonresident defendants Marvie White and Weanite as necessary parties The action requires appearance on first day of next term February 1979 at Corydon Court House Answer or default listed Witness and seal affixed January 3 1929 by James A S Watson Clerk of Harrison Circuit Court
The First Home Builders of America announces formation as a national housing group led by new trade association leaders aiming to promote affordable home ownership and advocate for policy support.
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