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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1913
Page
8
The State Interologist reports complaints about two ant species invading homes including little red house ants and black house ants. The notice outlines their nests in walls and under boards and summarizes life stages from egg to adult, noting worker ants and queen roles.
The Indiana Democratic editors at New Albany favor buying Corydon’s Old Capitol. They note Corydon served as Indiana’s capital 1815 to 1825 and discuss preservation, funding, and a centennial celebration plan including a commission to purchase the building and use funds for state purposes.
A clipped local item notes a Saving Bags 48 event at Corydon with scattered unreadable phrases. The report hints at a gathering on a notable date and mentions attendees and a likely public or community context.
A price list outlines annual subscriptions for various newspapers and journals including Democrat associated titles such as Courier Journal Weekly and Daily Louisville papers, with yearly rates ranging from about 1.24 to 4.50 dollars and notes on the publisher alignment.
Mrs Francis Davis died at her daughter’s home in Milltown last Thursday night after months of illness. Aged about seventy, she lived with her husband near Frenchtown in Spencer township. Burial was at Haas’ Chapel last Saturday. She leaves a husband and three daughters.
Purdue University hosts Harrison County students and Danville Normal visitors during a mid summer inspection trip. Roy Jack’s work in animal husbandry earns respect while Prof Sraith leads tours to Crogel Farm. The article highlights Percheron and Belgian horses and a six horse draft team showcased at Paris events.
Miscellany items recount visits across Walnut Valley and Bethany the authorings include threshing sounds and social calls. The column mixes local names such as Mrs Weber Schwarts Otte Franks and Miss Edna Franks with general notes on Sunday school at Bethany Oak Grove and Upper Bethany and a few anecdotes from wildlife and tutor tales.
unreadable OCR fragment seems to quote a conversation about an engagement and worthiness, referencing DekO Hawass and Lord Nelson in jumbled order. No clear events, dates, or identities beyond scattered proper nouns.
The article sketches John Muir’s claim that big Sierra trees seem immortal barring accidents, noting sequoias often lose their tops to lightning while remaining otherwise healthy. It adds a brief tale from Mrs. Hugh Frazer about James Keith, a Scotsman and imperial envoy, meeting a Turkish grand vizier in a humorous exchange.
For SALE at this office mention of grant deeds and mortgages. Also listed are a nice sow with six pigs, two Jersey cows, a bay horse four years old, and fourteen sheep. Contact Goran W. Richert at Elizabeth, Indiana.
Reading scrolls a mix of Balkan warfare lore and Paris salon anecdotes. The piece recalls the Maritza battles with Turks and Serbs, praises Sa'd-ud-Din views, and juggles Parisian medical fame with witty vignettes about King George and domestic quips.
For sale a six room house on North Mulberry street Corydon Indiana. Contact L B DAHCE for details and inquiries.
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