Seven Counties Rich in Farms in Indiana Census Report
The seven counties surrounding Marion county Foone Hamilton Har cock Hendricks Johnson Morgan and Shelby hold about one tenth of Indiana's agricultural wealth. They contain 17 646 of the state's 205 126 farms and own farm property valued at 19 000 000 of the state 3 042 000 000 total. They yield 26 819 000 bushels of 262 000 000 cereal crop and elevate the state's average land value with Morgan being the exception below 104 570.
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Indiana
Foone Hamilton Harcock
Hendricks
Johnson, Morgan
Shelby
Marion County
United States Department of Commerce
Morgan
Caution to the Farmer on Workmen’s Insurance Liability
The 1915 1917 and 1919 Employer's Liability laws make farmers liable for injuries to threshermen or helpers if the worker lacks proper Workmen's Compensation Insurance. The farmer can avoid liability by ensuring the thresher carries coverage. Contact John J. Gleitz or Ora Shuck in Corydon Indiana for insurance details.
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John J. Gleitz
Ora Shuck
Corydon
Ind
Voth
Real Estate Transfers in Corydon and Surrounding Areas
A lengthy list records numerous property transfers across Corydon and nearby towns. Transactions include 43 acres for $133 and 80 acres for $700, with buyers and sellers such as Beard, Hedden, DeWeese, Wagner, Forbis, Morris, Grable, Walk, and many others. Several parcels include lots in Corydon and Lanesville, some with nominal sums, others at higher values, plus listings of holdings in Elizabeth and Depauw. The miscellany closes noting sale items: 600 black locust posts and a report of a fallen elm near the courthouse prompting removal work by local officials.
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Ida L. Grable
Clara L. Habermen
Corydon
Joseph L. Walk
Charles E. Walk
Chas. E. Walk
Farmers Savings and Trust Co
Ben F. Smith
Co. J. Treece
John BR. Lawson
Elizabeth
Lydia I. Lee
Lewis A. Kahl
James EK. Allen
Robert Dewhurst
William S. LaFollette
Earl L. LaFollette
Central City
Mary S. Buleit Et al
Lloyd Meech
William Haub
Catharine Miller
Palmyra
Zoercher to Lose Seat on Tax Commission Board
Philip Zoercher, Democratic member of the state board of tax commissioners, will be removed within two months. Governor McCray has not named a successor. Zoercher’s term still has more than a year to run. The governor sought "new blood" on the board when he took office.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
Philip Zoercher
Statehouse
McCray
Zoercher
New Albany Ledger
Eureka Telephone Company Director Candidacy Noted
Announcement lists candidate Jacob Elwanger for director at the Eureka Telephone Company and notes election date in Corydon on June 4. Also mentions library additions and a long list of Purdue and IU agricultural, veterinary, and public welfare topics and publications.
Candidacy for Eureka Telephone Treasurer Declared
Announcement by Mrs. Anna B. Scharf of New Middletown Ind as a candidate for Treasurer of the Eureka Telephone Company and a note of her service since December to reduce the company debt from 1800 to 460. She seeks stockholders support at the June 4 1921 meeting in Corydon and pledges continued good service.
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Eureka Telephone Company
Corydon
Hill of Maple Sugar Found Near Chimney Rock
In Chillicothe Ohio a hill of maple sugar-like deposit was discovered near Chimney Rock by Clinton F. Houser of Chillicothe High School. The sandstone and shale layers hold a hard midlayer with maple molasses qualities, suggesting a gum-like deposit carried to shore by ancient waves. The hill rises 175 feet.
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Chillicothe
Ross County
Chimney Rock
Clinton F. Houser
Chillicothe High School
Pike County
Democrat
Ninety Acre Farm For Sale In Taylor Township
A ninety acre farm four miles from the river shipping point in Taylor township offers a six room house a good barn and ample outbuildings. The property includes a reliable spring two cisterns a fruit orchard and stock water. Contact Eureka phone for details. May 26 anniversary note to Christine Perry. Becker & Son advertise cultivators and mention new Indiana automobile laws summarized for dealers and owners.
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Taylor Township
Pike
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Amra
Pauline Ytaust
Thacher Medicine CO
Chattanooga
Tenn, U. B
Khita’s
Joan P. Isterling
A. H. Bulleit & Sons
Corydon, Ind
Ernest Conner
Ontrometrist
Conner’s Drug Store
New Albany, Ind
Leee
P. O
Dorsey
Will Christley
Eureka Phone
John E. Nfeuser
Depauw
Peter Beard
Andrew J. Beard
Thomas Walker
Fred Hedden
Arvel O. DeWeese
Cehert Jenkins
Flora A. Wagner
C. A. Edwards
Burrell F. Forbis
Ared Wardrence
Jacob Isterling
Y . Damon
Mlareia A. Piely
Altro
Cora KK. Morris
Jace's Warnell
Chas. ‘F Aimund Sor
Cora K. Morris
Harrison Co
Agricultural Society
Charlie P. Swarens
Isabelle Seacat
Ramsey
Emma
Rudolph
Otto H. Rudolph
Malinda Williams
Charles A. Pezzulla
John T. Blank
Eureka
R. R
Court House
Fred Sarthnahanal
Philip Zoergher
Jacob Elwanger
A A. K. Bittner
America
L. G. Berry
A. K. Bittner
W. Forsyth
Hoffer & Wiancko
Agricultural Experiment Station
Purdue University
C. G. Starr
Craig & Eigin
G. Philips
Purdue Experiment Station
Philips& Carrick
Philips & Jones
Creamery
Ianez Richardson
IU. S Dept
Lahor
The
Anna B. Scharf
New Middletown
Mattie Baxter
Mary Wright
Lee Timberlake
Agtf
R. 2
Harrison County
le Wee
Bo and
Himmelheber & DeBerry
Vureka
Fou
C. H. Buchanan
Ohio
Chas F. Hall
Laconia, Ind
Christine
J. A
Mary A. Perry
Angel Band
W. Becker & Son
Louisville
Jeffersonville
Indianapolis
Interstate Public Service Company
Hoosier Flyers
Dixie Flyers
Interstate Public Service CO
Pearl and Spring Sts
Fowler’s
Central
S. M. Friedley
Swarens
Adam
Undertakers
Ramsey Crandall and
Good Pike
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