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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1921
Page
5
Circulation 3400. Lew M. O Rannon Center Elinor and Proprieter representative. Foreign Adverts and American ads. Rates: readers 5 cents a line per insertion. Specials for standing ads. One year out of county, one year in county. Six months out of county, six months in county. Subscriptions must be paid in advance.
This piece laments a rising crime wave across the nation with many youths involved. It argues punishment alone cannot curb crime and stresses parental, Christian, and community influence to guide youth toward thrift, duty, and proper living to stem this trend.
The passage denounces Republican leaders for using propaganda to undermine President Wilson. It asserts a deliberate spread of prejudice through targeted literature, church and sectarian appeals, and even pro German tropes. It argues the aim was to arouse hatred and disrupt unity while noting strong domestic gains under Wilson.
A political commentary argues the November 2 explosion was rooted in anger among whisky supporters, German Americans, and anti tax factions, blaming the party in power for war costs and wartime policy. It cites millions opposing taxes, warns of money power influence, and recalls the earlier war effort and electoral tensions.
A critical editorial questions Republican Statesmen in Washington for combining a high tariff with large spending to find foreign markets for surplus goods. It argues such policy raises prices at home while seeking export profits and labels the approach political bumcombe.
Reporter Robert T. Small claims a split has emerged between President Elect Harding and Senators Johnson and Borah. The three are described as bitter opponents of any League of Nations. Small notes Harding is not unreconcilable and does not favor such statesmen.
Evansville Courier reports Representative Young of North Dakota denounces proposed duties ranging from 166 to 490 percent above Payne Aldrich rates. He argues such tariffs would penalize consumers, boost profiteering by manufacturers, and invite retaliatory global measures.
Edward J. James reports from Paris that criticism grows over President Harding’s proposed replacement for the League of Nations. He notes many doubt the idea can disband the 47-nation body tasked with preventing wars, and argues the Geneva Assembly marked a historic world peace advance despite Republican opposition.
The text reflects a resolve to oppose opposition not just today but for all time, framing the struggle as a prolonged, ongoing effort rather than a single event. It emphasizes persistence and perpetual dedication to the cause.
A movement among several Republican members of Congress seeks to draft a resolution asking President Wilson to convene a conference of world representatives to discuss global disarmament. The proposal echoes League of Nations aims, noting a Geneva meeting of about forty nations was deferred two years due to the absence of the United States. The plan is viewed by many as a sham.
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