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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1923
Page
2
Corydon venccran Established in 1856 circulation 3400 editor and proprietor Rannon. Post office entry second class matter. Advertising rates 40 cents per inch per insertion 5 cents per line. Standing ads discounts for three months. Subscriptions out of county paid in advance.
Senator Watson asserts in interviews that Republican tariff policies harmed farmers, citing insolvency and widespread hardship in Indiana and the Midwest. He warns the issue will grow before Congress reconvenes and accuses the Feardney McCurter law of enriching trusts at farmers’ expense.
Washington dispatch reports President Harding plans to cut federal taxes by about 2.6 million dollars in fiscal year 1922, amid Democratic and Progressive Republican calls for no general tax relief. The piece notes tariff provisions could offset gains, with potential relief from high duties offsetting the cost to taxpayers. It mentions experts forecast a one billion dollar impact from proposed tariff changes and questions the ability of Congress to enact such cuts.
The piece argues the Republican tariff ads claim prosperity is widespread but says only large manufacturers gain. Farmers are described as not prospering, facing higher input costs and lower product prices, with the tariff benefiting unions of industry rather than rural producers.
A Department of Agriculture report shows world sugar production up by 269053 tons for 122-25, yet price remains firm as tariff barriers keep foreign sugar out. The 2.20 cent per pound tariff effectively adds 2 1/2 cents landed, preventing price relief.
The special election in Iowa’s Eighth Congressional district shows farmer anger at high tariffs and limited relief. Democrat J. P. Daughton narrows the Republican margin in Appaloose and Lucas counties, signaling a potential 1924 Democratic surge and political shift.
Attorney General seeks to enjoin the New York Sugar and Coffee Exchange from fixing sugar prices. Supreme Court arguments postponed to November 12 due to preserving season and new crop. Public debate labels profiteering and boycott politics, with consumer impact noted. J G Zabel promotes farm machinery and repairs in Indiana.
A Corydon edition notes local legends of hoop snakes in Harrison County. The column recounts boys chased by hoop snakes on Mt Tracewell and a reader story about a big non venomous cow snake crushed by a Roadster in Speteer Township. It ends with an advertisement for Henry M Stevens Chiropractor in Corydon.
Dr. George B. DePar, a farmer and physician, brings in a sample of strawberries from his east town farm. The berries are described as the best and largest of the season, with the note that the berry growing work is not part of the story.
Mrs. Lee McMonigle received word that Roy Lagrange, a miner, was accidentally killed at Fort Beaneh Gibson county on June 23. He was 34, left a wife and three children, and is survived by three sisters and three brothers. His funeral plans were set as his family traveled from Corydon and Detroit to attend.
Blanche U Wuntsinger earned the gold medal in the shorthand event at the State Shorthand Contest held in Muineio on April 21. The contest entries were sent to the Chicago Grege School for re grading. This marked New Albany’s first shorthand success after previous typewriting participation. Blanche was the sole New Albany entry for the shorthand contest, with The School Blotter providing coverage.
Day and night service offered by Red Mill Corydon Service Garage. L. A. Reasor reports reduced overhead expenses improving for automobile owners.
The Indiana State Normal School will remodel a two story campus building in Terre Haute into health headquarters. A physician will be employed full time to manage the health service for students. President J N Hines and the Board of Trustees commend the move for student physical care and training.
Southern Railway plans extra trains and sleeping cars for heavy mountain resort travel to Asheville North Carolina starting June 16 Special summer trains Nos 3 and 4 will run Columbia to Asheville with cars from Charlestown Wilmington Savannah Macon and Athens and connections from New Orleans Memphis Jacksonville and more Hotels at Asheville expanded with Kenilworth and other facilities to handle larger crowds A regional rail publicity folder catalogs resort options for travelers across the South
Mrs. Will Barry has returned to Western Kansas from a visit with daughter Mrs. Carl Hauh and son G. Barry. Will Barry, a reader of the Democrat, is remembered by many friends and schoolmates for his Western and Southwestern farming ventures and successful investments. He has retired to Great Bend, where he owns the largest nurseries and a fine home.
The state lists more than 1500 miles of concrete highways and roads. Officials note durable pavement and wide stretch, with projects spanning across multiple counties to improve transportation infrastructure.
A Corydon blacksmith on Central Ave recounts severe back pain and irregular kidneys relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills after a local dealer recommendation. He describes taking the product as directed and credits rapid relief, noting the 60 cent price and the manufacturer Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
The State Life Insurance Company of Indiana sues Andy J Tiardsaw Annie Tiardsaw Farmers State Bank and others for foreclosure and quiet title. Nonresident defendants are named as necessary parties and must appear at the next term to avoid default. Clerk WM Stevens notes the filing date and deputy.
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