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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1922
Page
2
Miss Anna Roudenbush of Delavan marries Eurvon Atkins of Green Valley Thursdes morning at the M F parsonage at 10 30 witnessed by immediate relatives. They will reside on Robert Hopkins farm and hold a family dinner after.
The February crop report notes above normal temperatures in parts but severe cold with little snow, causing material damage to the wheat crop and partial damage to rye. It lists numerous named individuals from Corydon and surrounding towns as observers and participants in agricultural activities and meetings.
A freight incident reports a sack of extra fancy patent Carnation Flour stored or moved in cotton sacks. The note cites a generic date 8 21 and lacks further details on location or outcome.
The Muskogee Tribe No. 526 adopts resolutions in memory of Brother George W. Hendricks who died January 29 1922. They note his faithful service in the order, pay tribute to his character, and express condolences to his family. Also includes brief sale notice for baled hay and message from Frank and Dewpy Hickman.
A Chicago University professor proposes a humane education standard beyond books. If a person answers yes to questions about sympathy, public spirit, friendship, honesty, kindness to animals, happiness, and spiritual awareness, they are educated. Misa May Frank of Norman, Oklahoma is credited for the article and questions.
A brief ad line proclaims Carnation Flour as unbeatable quality with the slogan better than the best and no equal, signaling a bold marketing stance for D-21-tf.
Albert Miles of Marshall Parke county a longtime predictor says Indiana will have no fruit next year. He cites an open-winter forecast from sun wind crossing the equator last September and spring frosts. Purdue horticulturists and Indiana meteorologist J H Armington plan standard orchard sprays. For sale a 7 passenger Cadillac no cash offer refused.
George Hancock aged 73 and a native of Harrison county died Wednesday afternoon at his Greenville home after years of business activity there. He leaves a widow and a son, with services not listed in the readable text.
Dewey Stromire, 22, of Silver Hills, was severely injured near Milltown when he jumped from a Southern freight train after it approached. His left foot was crushed and later amputated at St. Fed ward's Hospital. He was brought to New Albany by the Southern passenger train and attended by Dr. D. F. Davis and Dr. John Weathers. He is the son of Mrs Maggie Stromire, formerly of this place.
The Indiana State Fair runs in Indianapolis starting September 4. Jennings County Fair in North Vernon August 1–4. Dubois County Fair in Huntingburg August 7–12. Crawford County Fair in Marenge August 14–18. Harrison County Fair in Corydon August 28–September 1. Salem Fair August 22–26. Rockport Fair August 23–26. Secretary names listed.
The Harrison Circuit Court will hear an application by Charles W. Camp for the appointment of a Receiver for Farmers Savings and Trust Company at Corydon Indiana. The hearing before Judge Thomas J. Wilson is set for Friday March 3 1922 at nine o clock in the forenoon in chambers at the Corydon Court House. All interested parties are notified. WM. R. Stevens Clerk of Harrison Circuit Court.
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