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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1920
Page
2
The notice lists post office classified advertising rates per inch and reader line charges for Corydon Indiana ads. It details standing ad discounts for longer terms and subscription policies with out of county payments required in advance.
The Corydon Republican quotes criticism by Republicans over France’s Peace Conference and the League of Nations. It argues Republican opposition is party driven and calls for repeal of taxes and legal changes requiring township lawyers in Indianapolis. It notes dog tax disparities and warns against war if the League is rejected.
Public notice reprints a pamphlet from the League to Enforce Peace led by ex president Taft. The article compares the Constitution’s ratification battles to the League of Nations Covenant debates, citing Washington era figures and warning against swift opposition to international alliance. It notes 1789 Congress moved to amend and that a century later descendants may view today’s critics with similar irony. It also quotes J Frank Hanly urging prompt ratification to honor fallen soldiers.
The Indiana Democratic Editors announce primary candidacy details for Representative in Congress Third District with named candidates from Floyd and Orange counties. They plan their annual midwinter meeting at Claypool Hotel Indianapolis on Feb 6 7 with speakers Governor Cox Hon Daniel Sims Mrs Idah Gibson and state leaders.
William Ridley is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Judge of the Third Judicial Circuit in Indiana, comprising Harrison and Crawford counties, subject to the Democratic party rules for the circuit.
Elimore Crecelius of Milltown Crawford County seeks the Democratic nomination for Prosecuting Attorney in Indiana to lead the Third Judicial Circuit comprising Barrison and Crawford counties, pending party action.
Hugh Rhodes is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Auditor of Harrison County Indiana subject to the action of the Democratic party of said county.
Jap W Turley seeks the Democratic nomination for Harrison County Indiana treasurer subject to party action in the county confirms candidacy and party process.
A cleaned-up notice notes John K Morris as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff of Harrison County Indiana. It asks what the Republican Party has done to redeem itself after the 1912 presidential election when it carried only Vermont and Utah.
The county health commissioner instructs schools to send home any pupil with illness symptoms and dismiss those with a cold fever or sore throat for three days. Pupils must have a physician certificate to return after illness and may be readmitted only after inspection. Cooperation will keep schools safe and prevent retardation. A. O. DeWeese, County Superintendent.
A brief obituary notes the death of Russell Eldon Watson on January 23. He was the infant son of Carey and Bessie Lee Watson who survive. The family laments the loss while expressing faith that heaven welcomes the child. Aunt Alma.
Enoch Davis a former county resident and brother of Walter Davis of Corydon died Monday night in New Albany at age 72. He is survived by two sons and a daughter. Funeral service and burial will be in New Albany tomorrow.
Ernest Willard Brown died January 14 1920 at age 2 years 10 months and 23 days leaving a heartbroken family in Boone township Funeral services were held at Musselman church January 15 1926 conducted by Rev Patterson burial in the nearby cemetery The family mourns the little son who was loved by all and is remembered with faith in heaven by relatives and friends
Goldie Foster of Colfax Illinois and George Welker of Harris Iowa were married Sunday January 18 1920 at 1 PM in Colfax by Rev H Ef Jumer. The couple will honeymoon briefly visiting Beatrice Kusler and Arthur R Kirk near T Bell flower Illinois, then stay with the bride’s brother Albert Gilbert Station Iowa before moving to their home in Harris Iowa after March 1.
Lanesville M. E. Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 A M preaching at 10 30 A M and 7 30 P M every Sunday Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 P M Special revival services begin next Sunday night February 1 All are invited A H Rumbley Pastor
A published letter in the Orleans Progress Examiner discusses crop types grown in Orange County last year and the average yield per acre alongside the prices received. It aims to inform Harrison County farmers about what was cultivated and the financial outcomes.
Household furniture from the late Mrs Ella Brown will be sold at public auction at the residence on East Walnut street Corydon next Saturday January 31 starting at one o clock. Items include a dining table kitchen range heater oil stove plus various posts for sale at the farm of TF OH Pocker on the Ohio River Posey township two miles south of Bridgeport all posts sold to interested buyers.
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