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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1917
Page
4
Classified display rates listed for advertisements of 15 cents per inch and 6 cents per line with special rates for long standing inserts. The piece also includes a self promotional editorial claiming decades of public service and a commitment to better conditions in Harrison County.
In this editorial voice the editor pledges to serve readers by fair coverage of events while acknowledging limits on publishing sensitive material such as divorces and intoxication. The piece stresses honest, productive journalism and the community’s mixed conduct, advocating positive reform and responsible reporting.
The speaker argues patriotism must trump profits as war burdens rise. He urges business leaders to fund the war with sacrifices, not by seeking excess profits. He warns against tying patriotism to financial gain and calls for responsible production and taxation to sustain victory.
Quentin Roosevelt son of Theodore Roosevelt is among forty aviators commissioned as Lieutenants in the Army Signal Reserve Corps in New York. He plans to head to Europe soon, becoming the fourth Roosevelt son in war service after initial rejection at Plattsburg for eyesight. Kermit Roosevelt has taken a commission with the British army in Agia Minor.
County Clerk James A. Watson can provide the unique conscription numbers assigned to each young man registering for military service. The numbers differ from those shown on the initial registration records, and Watson maintains the complete roster.
Henry Zabel and brothers announce Star Flour Mills will relocate from Lanesville where it has operated since 1881 to a new fire proof plant on the Southern railroad at Corydon pike and Badger road in New Albany. Daily output is 126 barrels. initial staff eight to ten, rising with plant growth. New Albany corporation to capitalize at 30000 dollars.
The Russian army strengthens its position as the republic follows the path set after the czar's dethronement. An American commission led by Elihu Root concluded talks with Russian officials on war strategy, and Russia appears to be making decisive blows against Germany. Gilbert Burton, son of Gnomas J. Buurton, vacations in Colorado Yellowstone Park Los Angeles with his aunt Mrs. Drusilla Kern and Denver friends for a mountain camping trip.
To be healthy at seventy, prepare at forty is sound advice. Neglected colds and untreated aches undermine strength later. Scott's Emulsion builds strength and nourishes blood, aiding rheumatism and reducing illness without alcohol. Scott & Bowne, Bloomfield, N. J.
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