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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1923
Page
2
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Fifteen million tons of American farm surplus foods sit in storage with little chance of sale abroad under the Fordney McCumber tariff. Experts blame the act for halting exports while keeping food prices high at home and worsening farmer bankruptcies. James E Boyle of Cornell calls export credits ineffective unless tariff barriers are removed.
Leslie D. Clancy announces a spring convocation and reunion for the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in Indianapolis. He urges every thirty-second degree Mason in the Valley of Indianapolis to petition for higher degrees and to invite Master Masons to join, with a final petition date set for February 8.
Marketing Commissioner Rhodes urges concerted support for American agriculture at the Alachua County Fair, tracing farming decline from 1800 wealth shares to 1922 debt and tenancy. He compares agriculture with railroads and manufacturers, urging efficient, cooperative marketing and policy to avert rural collapse.
Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Pitman marked fifty years of marriage on December 26 1872 and 1922 with a New Year’s Day celebration at their East Chestnut street home after a postponed Dec 26 event. Daughter Nellie organized the event with guests from a wide area, a dinner, a wedding cake, and fifty pink candles. The couple, highly respected, received many gold gifts while relatives attended to honor the milestone.
On December 24 a large family gathering occurred at the home of Mer and Mrs. Fob Baxley in Bradshaw. Numerous attendees from York and Bradshaw shared a feast, visits, music, and photos. The event, described as a day to remember, included several extended relatives and ended with plans to meet again.
Old Capitol Council Jr 0 U A M No 64 Corydon elected officers for the year including Cecil Harrison as Councilor Herman Kopp as V Councilor E N Hottell as Rec See Lee Reas as Asst Rec See Sam Taylor as Financial See John Sonner as Treasurer Roy Warbeson as Conductor Lew Swan as Warden Starry Crosby as Inside Sentinel Kingery as Outside Sentinel John Sornner as Chaplain and Fred Santman as Trustee Also notice for sale a 2 ton Republic truck at a bargain by WM EF Blake Central Ind D 6 1f
The Democratic candidate won Augusta Maine by 368 votes marking the first Democratic mayor since 1914 as the Republican machine fought to keep the city government. The article notes the national Democratic wave reflected in this local result and mentions a local advertisement for Akron tires.
Woodrow Wilson writes that the nation will soon adopt the principles he and supporters believe in by an overwhelming voter majority. The letter, received on Wilson’s 66th birthday, was sent to John LE Armitage, secretary of the Wilson Legion of Essex County, thanking them for congratulations.
The state of Indiana Harrison County notices a divorce suit Bertha Barnett v Filmer Barnett, nonresident defendant required to appear March 5 1923 at Corydon Court House or default. The complaint includes an affidavit showing nonresidency and necessity of defendant as party. Clerk Wal al Stevens affixed seal December 23 1922.
Important notice from W. G RHOADS, County Highway Superintendent, outlining penalties for driving under unsafe conditions and drunk driving. The text describes penalties including fines and court-ordered restitution, and states that violators will be prosecuted.
Notice announces sale of 14,400 dollars in Harrison County bonds for Pose Township funds. 36 bonds of 400 dollars each dated January 22 1923 mature serially through May 15 19xx, with 5 percent interest semiannually. Bid at Corydon courthouse for par value. TreasurerWilliam Paylow listed with county officials.
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