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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
4
The column argues that rural mail carriers face higher costs and longer routes yet receive lower salaries than urban carriers. It cites congressional inaction, rising feed and vehicle costs, and emphasizes the farmers’ role in national food production while urging parity in compensation.
The article argues that American troops will play a leading role in the European war and that many soldiers may be killed. It frames Germany as aggressor, citing sinking ships and attacks on neutral commerce, and notes the grim determination of American forces to win.
The text argues Germany’s unrestricted submarine warfare endangers all nations and ignores international law. It urges Americans to defend national rights, join the fight, and seeks swift victory and a better postwar world.
The Be ginning of New Albany Methodism centennial events list a full day at Wesley Chapel on Wednesday June 20 with sunrise prayer, morning preaching by John Poucher D D, reminiscences, sermons by Tilman Howard Wiltis and Ernest Clyde Wareing, discussions on Methodism and youth, Sunday School Home Coming, Love Feast, and Union services with DePauw University leaders and church choirs along with an ice cream parlor note near the post office.
Louisville secures the large army training camp site after defeating Lexington New Albany Huntington Indianapolis and Terre Haute. About 35 000 to 40 000 troops will occupy the grounds with a payroll around a million dollars monthly and an estimated 28 million dollars yearly impact for Louisville. Congressman Swager Sherley is credited for the victory benefiting Louisville and nearby areas.
The board of commissioners of Harrison County Indiana will receive sealed proposals for a bridge over Indian Creek at Thomas Ford below Corydon. Proposals open July 6 1917 at 2 PM with bid bonds equal to twice the bid and a noncollusion affidavit required. board may reject any or all bids.
The Harrison County Board of Commissioners will receive sealed proposals for the construction of a bridge over a branch of Little Indian creek in the town of Lanesville. Bids must include labor and material, be accompanied by a double bid bond, and meet state bonding and residency requirements. The contract will be awarded on July 6.
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