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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1923
Page
2
The Corydon Democrat notes its weekly edition published every Wednesday since 1856 with a circulation of 3400. Lew M. Orannon serves as editor and proprietor and the paper lists advertising rates and office details including representatives and pricing for display and classified ads.
Fragmented OCR lists subscription terms with various durations and locations. It notes one year out of county, six months in county, and three months out of county, plus a general rule that subscriptions out of county must be paid in advance.
Washington July 3 The Democratic committee charges indirect taxes from the Fordney McCumber tariff fall chiefly to consumers and that private interests reap most benefits. It cites figures from the Director of Budget Lord and says government costs remain high while calls for tariff reform.
Louisville correspondent Louis Simes argues that a large drawdown of 200 million bushels could balance supply if warehousing and crop credits are provided. He advocates a cooperative marketing system with storage, controlled shipping, and fair grading to protect farmers from forced selling and buyer control. He warns against reducing production or increasing bread consumption as solutions.
A brief fragment notes an announcement from a tauctien bureau of the UU. The text is sparse with unclear context and dates.
A Salem Democrat obiter detain argues that living costs are 67 percent higher than a decade ago while building costs soar. It cites Literary Digest figures on plasterers, duck-layers, bricklayers, painters and others, noting wage and material pressures strain home investment and slow housing supply.
The article argues the Republican tariff does not raise farm income. It states higher wheat prices abroad in Liverpool influence US prices while tariffs keep the purchasing power of a bushel low. It blames editors and politicians for claiming tariff prosperity and contends farmers gain little while urban wages rise.
Senator Ralston of Indianapolis opposes the President's world court proposal. He tells the New York Times a court without enforcement power is a mockery of justice and urges a world court that will function with backing from the League of Nations.
In a letter to The Democrat the author apologizes for a misinterpreted remark about the famous constitutional elm. He explains outdoor meetings were traditional but lacks documentary evidence. He cites historians Dillon and Merrill as closer to the event and notes the possibility of rumor rather than established history.
Editor Geo S. Cottman argues that there is no solid contemporary evidence for the elm tree meeting of the 1816 Constitution. He urges cautious history, invites more reminiscences from old residents, and notes local pride in Corydon while seeking verifiable data. Mrs Shireman and Aaron Shireman visit Corydon.
A wrent is described as a tiny familiar bird craving attention and music. The piece notes its nest building with hairs and wire, its cheerful song, and its habit of singing while perched or in flight. It mentions a family observing the bird near their home in mid spring and quotes D. D. Haggard from Exchange.
Persons interested in Burpee Home Can Sealers are requested to call or write Ray Churchill June 204 W DePauw Ind.
In Harrison Circuit Court January Term 1928 National Bank of Kentucky sues Melissa Moore John Moore Joseph Kirchdorfer Katie Kirchdorfer Lorenz unknown wife of Edward Lorenz and Edward Lorenz Stella Curts William Cline for 2587.90 plus costs. Sheriff Morris will sell rents and profits of parts of sections 7 and 8 township 4 south range 3 east for up to seven years at Corydon Court House to satisfy the decree and costs. If needed the fee simple of the real estate may be sold. June 27.
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