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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1917
Page
4
The notice lists postal details for The Corydon Democrat with subscription prices and classified rate lines. It shows in county and out of county terms, including six and twelve month periods, with payments required in advance and special standing-set rates for long-term ads.
A Republican paper’s editor angrily reacts to Hughes and Roosevelt attacks on Wilson. The piece notes German submarine actions and cites Senator Watson on freedom of the seas. It urges readers to consider Root’s Petrograd praise for Wilson and ends with a cautious call for moderation in 1917 politics.
A public appeal urges friends to drop small politics during the present crisis and join in harmony as sacrifices of lives and property are made to uphold democracy and free government against autocracy and despotism worldwide.
A Huntingburg Signal June 22, 1917 reprint argues the United States must support the war effort. It defends US entry, denounces German autocracy, and cites exile editor Von Nostitz as proof of opposing militarism. The piece urges loyalty to the government and predicts German surrender with American help.
Four months have passed since Ethel left us and sorrow fills the home. Friends offer kindness but the grief remains. The note asks prayers through Jesus for healing and foresees a someday reunion with the saved on a golden shore. Carrie Brashear, R. R. Chestnut, Tl.
L. D. Feree, who arrived from Indiana weeks ago to practice veterinary medicine, will leave next Saturday to work at Stafford. He will replace W. J. Wallace, who is moving here to take over Wallace's hospital and large local veterinary business. Wallace's health prevents him from managing it. Feree takes over the hospital and residence and is praised by local residents.
We thank relatives and friends for kindness aid and sympathy during Elizabeth Faith's illness and death. Special thanks to Bro. McVey for consoling words. Mr. and Mrs. Blanch Faith.
Letter from Chas A Williams of Corydon Brockton Massachusetts urges Harrison County officials to tour Indianapolis Booneville Indiana court houses for design ideas. He cites Warrick County Boonville court house as ideal and notes costs around eighty thousand dollars era 1917. Local readers acknowledge visiting the Boonville site and value the suggestion.
Archie Curts nineteen son of Mr and Mrs Edward Curts drowned last Friday in the Ohio River at New Boston Government Dam. He was helping move lumber from a barge when a plank end dropped and the strong current pulled him under the barge. Though a good swimmer, the current carried him away and the body was recovered in the afternoon a short distance from the fall. He lived with his parents near Elizabeth and the burial was held at Potato Run church in Scott township last Saturday. He leaves six brothers and two sisters and a large circle of friends.
A wartime poem mocks German forces and praises American strength. It references U boats, Kaiser, and the Kaiser’s downfall, urging U.S. information to counter the enemy. The piece portrays Yankee soldiers as determined and superior, framing Allied victory as imminent.
For sale items include one house with four lots on Chestnut Street and five lots on Walnut Street. Described as in a good location with quality condition. Also listing includes fine rawhide halters and straps from Geo B in Wahia.
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