Generous Pension Provisions for Soldiers and Widows
The article lauds U S actions from 1917 to 1918 increasing pensions for Mexican War and Civil War widows to 25 a month and expanding WWI era pay and risk insurance. It notes 90 day service veterans receive 30 monthly, older veterans get 32 to 40 by service length, and a 30 monthly private pay raise. It credits Congress and executive officials for aiding soldiers and families.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Watchful Waiting in 1916 Campaign Revisited
The piece recalls President Wilson’s “Watchful Waiting” stance in the 1916 campaign against Republican critique. It contrasts Hughes’s cautious stance with Theodore Roosevelt’s call for war in 1914, notes Bryan’s departure from Wilson’s camp, and argues that Wilson kept the nation out of war until Germany showed disregard for American rights.
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Woodrow Wilson
Charles E. Hughes
Theodore Roosevelt
Germany
Belgium
Wilson
K. Bryan
Republican editor rebukes Chaney copperhead claim in war talk
The Corydon Republican defends its publication against Democrats and criticizes Ex Congressman John C. Chaney for saying the country would have teemed with copperheads if Hughes had won. It argues Republicans and Democrats alike would defend the flag under any administration and urges journal editors to heed similar caution.
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Democrat
Corydon Republican
Rockport Journal
John C. Chaney
Sullivan
Indiana
Rughes
Io Ag
Copperheads
Corydon Democrat
Mr. Hughes
Hughes
Germany
Chaney
Wilson
Republican
Chaney- Rockport-Journal
Chaney-Rockport-Journal
Thomas R. Marshall
John Chewning
Americans Foil German Forces in Battle Spirit
The London Daily Express lauds American troops for speed of Atlantic travel and high quality officers and men. It claims Germany will face its doom against an American force, noting Americans train quickly and possess superior intelligence and spirit. No European army has matched U S troops so far.
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London Daily Express
Germany
Veully
Atlantic
Europe
America
Mno
United States
Record of American sacrifice in France and Germany
The Louisville Courier Journal lauds American efforts in World War I, praising sacrifice in France and later in Germany as a beacon in world history. The piece emphasizes liberty, civilization, and heroic action by American troops in the conflict.
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Germany
America
France
Louisville
Death of John K Gowdy An Indiana Hoosier Politician
The Evansville Courier recalls John K Gowdy a prominent Indiana figure who rose to state Republican chairman in 1896 and later served eight years as consul general in Paris His career shows how Hoosier political training shaped a capable adaptable and magnetic diplomat through McKinley era politics
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John K. Gowdy
Indianapolis
Politica
Corydon
Gowdy
Mark Hanna
Indiana
McKinley
Paris
Hoosier
Hoosterdam
Evansville
For Sale Engine and Saw Mill near Corydon Junction
For sale a Gaar-Scott traction engine and saw mill in good condition. The engine is like new and the saw mill runs well, capable of cutting 7000 feet of lumber daily. Also offering 62 acres of land near Corydon Junction in two tracts 41 acres and 21 acres, sell as a package or separately.
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Gaar-Scott Traction
Talso
Corydon Junction
Meyer Produces Record Wheat Yield in Floyd County
Frea W. L. Meyer on his farm two miles east of the city reports a bumper wheat crop from 37 acres, estimated at 1 5 5 bushels total or 45 bushels per acre, far surpassing his 1915 yield. He is a former Floyd County commissioner and a leading local farmer.
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Frea W. L. Meyer
Floyd County
Meyer
Board of County Commissioners
Albany
Louisville Courier Journal
Accounts Due J. G. Wiseman
J. G. Wiseman of Dixie has turned over to us for collection accounts due him from his peddling wagon. Esch doctor has a record of the account and is asked to remit immediately to save costs. Kirkham & O’annon. 126 tf
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J. G. Wiseman
Dixie
Esch Dictor
Wiseman
Kirkham & O’iannon
Notice of Account Assignment for Whitmer Medicines
Notice to all persons owing Whitmer Medicines purchased from Whitmer Agent Charles I Sands that all accounts have been assigned to the undersigned. Owing parties are asked to mail payments with money order and postage to Lewis M. Wayne Laconia Indiana William Stevens Elizabeth Indiana.
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Whitmer
Charles I. Sands
Appointment of Administrator for Joseph H. Heishman Estate
The undersigned Ivan Heishman appointed administrator of the estate of Joseph H. Heishman deceased of Harrison county Indiana. The estate is said to be solvent. Clyde R Lotlick attorney listed.
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Joseph H. Heishman
Harrison County
Indiana
Ivan Heishman
Clyde R. Lotlick
Ikaw
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