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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1918
Page
4
The Corydon Democrat lists its post office entry at Corydon Indiana as second class master, highlighting a clerical filing issue in the newspaper’s mailing status.
Advertising rates shown by inch and line for display and class ads with special rates for longer terms. Rates include distinctions for in county and out of county placements, with terms for six months and three months. Subscriptions out of county require advance payment.
Lew M. O Bannon retires after leading the Corydon Democrat since January 1 1907. The Evansville Courier quotes him urging politics be set aside during World War I and Americans unite to defeat German autocracy and militarism.
List of new subscribers and renewals for The Corydon Democrat including names from Corydon Palmyre Central City Neb New Salisbury Attica New Albany Ramsey Veedersburg Bethany Ned Lawrenceville Mauckport Ramsey Ramsey. Names include Geo Sears Ivan Rosenbarger Mrs Chas Crayden Chas Stevens Ed O Connor Ed Blake Percy Davis Ed Davis Lafe Amy T Wheat John Morris and others.
Harrison county reports many ready farm workers ages fifteen to twenty one. They prefer local work but may hire out of county or state if not assured employment soon. Farmers may contact the Boys Working Reserve in Corydon for labor this summer. Elmer Shaffer will sell a Jersey cow and canned fruit at Loweth's in Corydon on Saturday January 19.
A Corydon resident Wilford Burn of Beech Street recounts relief from kidney pain and backache after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Riely's Drug Store. The testimonial boosts the product's merit and urges others to try the remedy priced at 60 cents through dealers.
Edward Smith died at his Louisville home on December 19 1917 after several days of illness including pneumonia He was sixty two and is survived by two sisters Mrs Henry Lapsey and Miss Minnie Smith a brother Louis Smith and two half brothers William and Andrew C Keller all of Louisville He was not married Burial took place at Cave Hill Cemetery on December 21.
Arlie Shaffer visited his brother at Mt. Carmel Illinois last week. A boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Alva Lang. Miss Hailie Mauck from Corydon was a guest of Mrs. Lizzie Mauck and family. Mrs. Ed Stearett is ill. Miss Straud Toler visited her mother and sister over the weekend.
Elmer Shaffer will hold a public auction at his Lowet Corydon residence on Saturday January 19 1915 at noon. Personal property includes two dressers two stand tables one chiffonier one china cabinet two buffets two wash stands one pedestal one set new dining chairs two rockers two carpet pieces one linoleum piece a Wilson heater a stove for coal or wood two bed springs two mattresses and three kitchen chairs with usual terms.
Heth township farmers Walter Lopp and Edward Jake traveled through Coryden on their way home from Louisville where they sold tobacco. Lopp carried 3280 pounds and Blake 620 pounds at an average of 28.25 dollars per hundred, yielding a substantial sum. Lopp produced 325 pounds on three acres of Jandu and Blake 320 pounds on a quarter acre.
A brief excerpt notes rheumatism causes sharp pains and joint ache and hints that a few individuals may be unaware of its impact. It frames the condition as a common yet misunderstood affliction.
Scott's Emulsion is pitched as blood nourishment that reaches the blood to alleviate a stubborn malady after other treatments fail. The ad highlights refined Norwegian cod liver oil, purity, and palatability produced in American labs, urging readers to obtain a bottle or recommend it to a sick friend.
The New Salisbury school presented a successful Christmas entertainment with a high school cantata and solos by young performers. The audience donated twenty dollars to the Red Cross and Armenian relief funds. Several local figures and students were noted in the festive season.
A town official pledges continued service as Assessor after praise from diverse voters. A 1917 obituary for John J. Simler details his long teaching career in Indiana, marriages, nine children, church involvement, and memories of his faith and community leadership.
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