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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1921
Page
6
The Corydon Ind. publication notes its 1856 establishment and a stated circulation of 3460. Editor and proprietor is M O Bannon. The paper is entered at the Corydon post office as second-class matter in November.
Advertising notice announces pricing: display ads at 25 cents per inch per insertion and readers at 5 cents per line. Mentions special rates for standing ads with multi-month terms and notes possible complications from longer notices.
The piece criticizes Republicans for promises broken on debt payment and the Soldiers' Bonus, contrasts Harding’s disarmament push with Wilson's League of Nations, and argues disarmament should come through the League rather than ad hoc executive moves amid partisan fights. It cites Harding’s Senate appeal against the Bonus and contends the party’s past accusations against Wilson echo today.
The Times applauds the President’s invitation to four great powers to join a disarmament conference. The hope is that fewer soldiers will die in future wars and that war taxes may ease. The article notes this marks a potential turning point since the assembly of the past.
A large gathering at Maberty honors Mr and Mrs Askren with many relatives in attendance. The event features a grand spread of chicken sandwiches salads pies and coffee. Speakers include Smith Askren and Catherine Davis with songs by Misses Steg and Hefinger. Notable attendees include Mrs Ward aged eighty four and Joseph and Charles Wiseman aged eighty three and eighty seven respectively.
Miss Catherine Kingsley aged 17 daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kingsley of 2184 Fast Ost street died at home yesterday. Survived by brother Dumont and sisters Verna Onetta and Helen Kingsley of this city. Member of First Presbyterian church and NY High School student. Family moved from Corydon. Funeral Friday at Rehoboth Presbyterian church in Harrison county New Albany Item Post July 14.
Mrs. F W Kost of Corydon recounts relief from irregular kidney and bladder issues using Doan's Kidney Pills. She reports backache and side pains easing after short use and recommends the product. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. July 6-20.
The Spencer County Court House in Rockport was dedicated last Thursday after a prolonged county dispute over the seat location. The new building, costing substantial sums for furniture and fixtures, marks a resolution to years of rivalry with Chrisney and is praised by locals. Also offered: a one ton International truck for sale in Eureka.
Elizabeth Sarah Funk died July 1 1921 after a long illness age 57. She was born May 13 1864, married Edward W Funk November 4 1888 and had three children Iva Pearl Myrtle M and Stoy S. She leaves a husband Myrtle Anderson Stoy R Funk Stoy J Anderson Lena Johns Funk Maurice Edward Anderson and four Evans brothers. Funeral at Rehoboth Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev W Wendell Duff. Interment Rehoboth cemetery.
Delegations from every continent attend the sixth world Christian Endeavor convention in New York as 15 000 men and women fill the opening. General Secretary Edward P. Gates cites 9 288 new societies formed in two years and record-high total membership. Roger Babson links business gloom to laxity in living near God. Hewitt Cunningham attends as Louisville delegate from Laconia. Wanted a good girl or woman to do house-work. TI. B. Cook Cocydon Indiana.
Harrison County Indiana Treasurer announces bond sale to fund highway construction. On July 24 1921 at 1 PM in Corydon courthouse 30 bonds worth 449 each total 13470 face value mature from 1922 through 1936 with 1X percent interest semi annually. Bid rejection reserved.
The Harrison County Board of Commissioners Corydon Indiana will receive sealed proposals for a 11 063 foot road improvement by grading draining and stone paving. Bids due August 6 1921 at 2 PM. Project in Harrison Township known as the A J Thomas et al road. Bid bond double bid. Board may reject any or all bids. C W Smith A H July 14 3t
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