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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1920
Page
4
A fragment from the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reflects a secret document from the Reds of Moscow criticizing factionalism in U S politics. It discusses Wilson and the league of nations, attacks on opponents, and hints at Democratic and Republican maneuvering, naming figures and parties amid a wartime world stage.
A political debate centers on peace terms and wartime policy as the Senate and President face pressure over the status of peace, potential concessions, and the cost of continued conflict. The piece references President Roosevelt and labor actions, including the coal strike, and signals strong partisan tensions shaping wartime strategy.
The fragment suggests a possible espionage link involving US senators and hostility toward Wilson and the League of Nations. It hints the source may be Moscow or Washington, with unclear origin.
Notice states that anyone interfering with timber on the Lesley farm six miles south of Corydon will be prosecuted. ABBIE LASLEY.
Announcement from Presbyterian headquarters outlines a proposed interdenominational council of supreme bodies. Two ministers and two lay delegates from each denomination would oversee admissions and missions, aiming for an organic union of Protestant churches while preserving denominational ecclestiastical structures.
Librarian Georgia Stockslaver reports December 1919 library activity. Available volumes at month start 202, added 9, withdrawn 0, discarded 0, total 203. Adult fiction 205 volumes, juvenile fiction 0, adult non fiction 19, juvenile non fiction 0, magazines loaned 150, borrowers at month start 23, new borrowers 0, cards withdrawn 0, adult visitors 452, juvenile visitors 486, total daily visitors 638, signed by librarian. Wood for sale listed under W M Cunningham with Fioreka phone jl4-2w.
Readers warned of a $200 three year subscription hike as publishers cite rising costs. The notice urges prompt payment to settle all accounts, explaining the need to cover expenses and avoid further rate increases.
A reflective sermon-like passage urges readers to accept suffering as a lawful part of life and to endure with faith. It frames pain as a trumpet calling them to stay strong, join the ranks, and grow through trials as they walk into a broader, mysterious kingdom.
Noteclosure, dad, Jan. Pee Chief's Best sold for 35 000 dollars this week. The hog belonged to Rank Wise and was bought by Wyckoff A Samiesan representing the Iowa State Breeders' Association. Forty head averaged about 800 dollars each at the sale.
160 acre farm six miles from Coryden offers a seven room house, barn, large poultry house, smoke house, granary, machine shed, corn crib, wagon shed and hog house. Basement under barn, four acres in young orchard, cistern, two springs, and about 55 acres under cultivation. A bargain for somebody. Inquire at this office.
Auto repair shop opens one square north of the White Malt at the foot of Rocky FH. Walter KY Green advertises experienced mechanics ready to do all kinds of repair work with reasonable prices and invites local customers to try the service.
In Harrison Circuit Court January Term the estate of Jacob Heibert deceased is brought forward by William P Heibert and Arthur Bo Heibert administrators. Creditors heirs and interested parties must appear at court to show cause and prove claims by date and place to be set. The heirs must prove heirship with administrator Clyde Lotuek handling.
Harrison Circuit Court January term. In the matter of W McIntosh et al v Victor McIntosh et al the plaintiffs seek partition of Harrison County real estate. Nonresident defendants are required to appear by the next term or answer as directed. a default may be entered in their absence. Court clerk A Watson records the notice dated January 7, 1920 at Corydon Indiana.
Notice announces Dorothy Arnold appointed administratrix of the estate of Perlina Joyles Jate in Harrison County Indiana. The administratrix has qualified and the estate is to be settled. Kirkham and O Bannon attorneys are listed.
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