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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1917
Page
5
The Corydon Democrat reports a mix of small ads and notices. Items include ice cream social at Highland Christian church on Saturday with Corydon Boys' orchestra, local visitors from Chicago and New Albany, farm sales and services, and a note on hunting season dates for squirrels starting August 1.
Harrison County farmers report better outlook with wheat varying from light to good, oats decent, potatoes mostly favorable, and corn starting strong. Good cultivation weather and adequate rainfall bolster expectations after years of poor yields, though southern areas still need rain.
The St. Peter Sunday School will hold its fiftieth annual celebration in the grove near the church on July 26. It draws people from the county and from New Albany and Louisville, with music and addresses expected to mark a great affair in a long tradition.
A July 3 meeting at the Carnegie Library drew about fifty women. Vice President Mrs Dowling McGrain presided and Miss Mary Cardwill of New Albany lectured on Parliamentary Rules and led an instructional drill. An outline for future meetings was shared. next gathering July 19 invites all women.
The record notes the oldest Liberty Loan Bond buyer Mrs. Louisa K. Thiers of Milwaukee at 102, a Revolutionary descendant. the youngest is Florence Estelle Rogers of Medford born an eight hour old bond recipient. the longest name belongs to Gust J. Papatheodorokoumoundargis tomichalakopulos of Chicago.
The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh at all stages by a constitutional approach and offers $100 to any case proving incurable. It invites readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio, noting distribution by a local druggist. The piece also mentions local residents traveling and visiting relatives across Corydon and nearby towns.
At the Palmyra celebration on the Fourth, attendees sampled Blue Spring Bottling Works beverage. Reporters noted thirsty crowds drank with relish and praised the drink as delicious.
For sale an eighty one and a half acre farm one mile from Corydon on a good pike with fine buildings and a beautiful location. Contact Lincob A Stevens Corydon and Eureka phone. July 11 11 Sam K Foley opens an ice cream parlor confectionery opposite the post office inviting patrons to visit when hungry or thirsty.
Public sale of rents and profits for up to seven years on a fifty six acre property in Harrison County Indiana described as parts of section 24 township 2 south range 4 east with appertances. If funds fall short the sale will include all rights to satisfy the judgment in favor of Frank J Hess and others. Auction held without relief from valuation or appraisal laws.
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