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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1923
Page
2
The Corydon Democrat is a weekly Indiana paper founded in 1856 with 3400 circulation. Edited and published by Lew M. O Bannon, it lists advertising representation by The American Press Association.
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A 1923 Indianapolis News opinion argues that protecting the farmer has shifted costs to agriculture through tariffs and credit, depriving him of markets and fair prices. It calls for drastic cuts in expenditures and tariffs, freeing trade, reducing waste, and treating business as business to restore balance.
An Osage man named Albert Paul laments wealth and city life despite an Oklahoma oil well and a mansion. He longs for the open tepee life, saying money is a poor medicine that cannot provide true happiness. The piece contrasts rich ease with his dream of nature and family.
Readers are told Republicans face a heavy 1924 defeat as Minnesota voters shift to Magnus Johnson and Shipstead. The piece claims farmers suffer from tariffs, high prices, and lack of foreign markets under Harding and the Republican Congress, with Minnesota cited as a warning to the nation.
The Louisville Herald reprints a Manufacturers Record-style warning denouncing bootleg liquor. It links drinking bootleg whiskey to supporting lawlessness, undermining patriotism, and crimes against property, urging strict law obedience as essential to civilization.
The New York Tribune criticizes the Bergdoll family for seeking government favors, praising Mrs Bergdoll for her support of her sons and suggesting a one way passport be issued to Germany. The Louisville Courier Journal argues the State Department should grant her request and even offer passports for the entire family.
The passage argues Republicans pretended to help farmers during the Harding administration. It attacks Coueism optimism and claims farmers nationwide see no real improvement despite constant upbeat claims.
Column argues Robert M. LaFollette and allies threaten Harding’s renomination by siding with rival interests. It lists twelve Republican senators as backers of LaFollette and predicts a possible third party bid to defeat Harding, noting changes since World War I.
The letter argues wheat rises reflect Liverpool markets, not tariffs. It claims farmers suffer from Republican high tariffs and cites an Indianapolis News editorial titled Helping The Farmer in the Democrat.
The Georgetown Union joined Floyd county W C T U and New Albany groups for a Flower Mission at Floyd County Poor Farm and at Cornelia Orphans Home and Old Ladies Home, with meals and treats for inmates. They also held a June outing at president Mrs. Florence King’s home and a June 22 lecture by Grace Scott in Georgetown.
Indiana hosts a two day centennial event in Centerville Wayne County August 3 and 4 1923 to mark Oliver Morton Civil War governor. Home Coming Day features speakers Henry A Johnson William Dudley Foulke and John L Rupe. Morton Day includes a veterans parade and remarks by Warren T McCray Samuel M Ralston and James E Watson. A Morton home marker will be placed and a pageant shown at the high school auditorium. Meals offered at local churches. Indiana Historical Commission leads planning with Harlow Lindley director.
In loying remembrance of our dear wife and mother Daisy E B Cunningham who left us on July 2 1921 two years have passed since you departed. The moon and stars shine on your grave as we miss you and long for reunion in the resurrection morn. Husband and Children. For sale a 2 ton Republic Truck at a bargain William F Blake Central Ind June 13 12 w.
A joyful social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Martin in Greenville on July 8 drew relatives including the Harrisons, Livers, Martins, Burns, and others from New Albany and Bridgeport Kansas. Guests extended best wishes for many more happy days together. A-11-tf.
A memorial note from wife and baby marks one year since Chester A. Saffer died July 16 1923 with lines of longing and hope for a reunion in time. Also an ad offers a cheap two ton Deaby Truck with enclosed cab and extra dump bed from C A Stns Crandall Indiana via Crandall Exchange.
IN MEMORY. Mary J. Daley wife of James Daley departed this life June 13 1922. Dear mother thou hast left us to go to a home above where flowers are always blooming and all is light and love. Free from suffering care and sorrow she is happy with her Lord and above in peace will meet you in the coming of our God. Daughter Anna. Home made mill feeds cotton seed meal tankage corn oats dairy and chick feeds New Middletown Milling Company Mar 23 tf
Nora Crosier daughter of Kate and Adam Crosier and wife of James Mc Bride died June 10, 1922. Today recalls sad memories of a loved one gone to rest. Those who think of her today are the ones who loved her best. Mayme Crosier.
The Harrison County Board of Commissioners Corydon Indiana will receive bids in their room until 2 pm Tuesday August 7 1923 for re binding of county records including both canvas and leather binding. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. Description of binding length inches .15% 181% 15%
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