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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1923
Page
2
Rate card lists prices for display ads at 40 cents per inch per insertion and readers at 5 cents per line. Special offer for standing ads with long-term terms shown on application. Rates vary by duration and county: one year out of county, one year in county, six months in county or out of county, three months in or out of county. Subscriptions out of county must be prepaid.
The piece recalls William H. McGuffey and his readers fifty years after his death, praising their impact on honesty bravery industry and kindness. It cites Louisville Courier Journal reflections from May 27 and notes the lasting memory of McGuffey in schools across the United States and generations of readers.
The Boonville Standard attacks the so called League of No-Bore and criticizes President Harding and fellow Republicans. The column questions the paper’s loyalty and accuses it of lagging behind the party parade while lamenting its backdoor stance.
The notice announces the end of a satisfactory arrangement involving a DAMA and SPOT. Details are read as a formal conclusion of the agreement and its implications for the parties.
Louisville Courier-Journal reports President Harding condemned and forced the Republican National Committee to withdraw a vulgar attack on foreign powers during wartime posturing. The editorial lauds the president for defending the dignity of the nation while noting prior insults to Lord Robert Cecil remain unwithdrawn.
The Indiana G A R encampment at Muncie declared no action against the Ku Klux Klan is needed. A national G A R resolution condemns the Klan as un-American and a menace to constitutional government.
The National American Legion executive committee adopted a resolution condemning organizations that attack a comrade for creed or belief. Delegates from nearly every state attended in Indianapolis as the national body declared all such groups unfriendly to the nation.
Salem judge James I. Tucker sat as Special Judge to decide Ann M. Miller vs Grace E. Marshall and William Marshall. He set aside the deed to real estate near Crandall but awarded $1448 for improvements. A separate case, Cora K. Morris vs George F. Martin, was set for trial September 7 over earth removals affecting grave support.
A GX delegation led by ex Senator Frank Self and T J Indsan visits Corydon to document the Wonderland Way road conditions. They tour Wyandotte Cave and Milltown quarries, note road improvements, new surfacing, and a planned Federal aid, with a full photo report for Hoosier Years.
The notice states corn crushing and feed grinding services on Tuesdays and Thursdays at New Middletown Milling Company with a date Mar 28. It appears as a brief business item announcing service days and the company name.
Willa Redden born October 10 and known as Ange Willin died March 25 aged 70 years 9 months 18 days. Survived by son Charles L. Roberts and Julia, Jessie. three brothers Robert Charles Mayo. one sister Mandy deceased. eleven grandchildren. He was patriotic member of New Amsterdam A B Church for over forty years and died in faith. Funeral Thursday at 10 a.m. at New Amsterdam A B Church. burial in nearby cemetery. Rev. W. S. Brandenburg officiated.
President Harding will summon a conference of state governors in mid June to discuss a new enforcement program for prohibition. The White House confirmed the plan as the president prepares to depart June 20 for the Alaskan trip.
Stoy Love and William Barksdale were charged with robbing James Coleman near Palmyra in 124. The trial lasted two days with jurors unable to reach a verdict and the jury was discharged. Love’s prior trial also ended without an verdict and both cases are set for new trials in September before Judge John M. Parix.
The Corydon State Bank promotes safe deposit boxes for storing valuable papers in Harrison County. A very small cost makes a vault affordable for all, with staff inviting the public to inspect the offerings and consider banking services.
On May 26 neighbors and friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stewart’s home near Sugar Grove Posey township to honor Uncle Bobh and Aunt Matt. Attendees included Lincoln and Homer Hoke, Glazes, Stewarts, Kessingers, Ward, Bower, Fryberger, Burke, and others. The event expressed community wishes for health and happiness ahead.
The body of Elmer McMonical a 35 year old former regular army soldier who died at the National Soldiers Home Dayton Ohio arrived last night and is sent to Mrs Belle McMonical 140 West Market Street for funeral arrangements. Burial likely in Harrison county. Survived by father Daniel McMonical near New Amsterdam and a brother and two sisters.
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