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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1919
Page
4
A fragment shows small print advertising terms and subscription pricing for Corydon Inc. including rates for various durations and locations. The text lists one year and shorter terms both in and out of county with modest per-line and per-inch charges and a note about a special standing rate.
A New York bar member argues that national prohibition is an experiment and could be repealed, while others defend its democratic basis after ratification. The piece contrasts constitutional timing with repeal risks and notes Cardinal Gibbons urging continued sale of war savings stamps to fund government revenue and promote prudent living.
The Louisville Evening Post questions the legitimacy of a translated Kaiser letter calling for terror and fire, citing M. Lamaude and M. Pradelle as authorities. The piece contrasts the alleged correspondence with formal claims and urges impartial verification by a tribunal. An Indianapolis Star excerpt then details the McCray anti German law enacted in Indiana. The law mandates English instruction only in public and private schools, bans German language use, and enforces penalties for violations, with provisions for emergency enactment.
A Corydon Republican letter asserts Congress holds war powers and warns constitutional limits. It contrasts Taft views on League of Nations with current Senate actions and cites a local case about the Shewmaker Seipel road supervisor election and ballot counts. Prices on building materials at J J Bullett & Son.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger rebukes incorrigible partisanship amid New York Lincoln Day remarks critiquing President Wilson. The piece denounces attacks on the president and notes growing Republican tensions with a call for a principled split for the country’s good. The notice also advertises a 1919 sale in Taylor township near Buena Vista by John Bennett with a cash discount and an auctioneer John Seipel.
Army personnel discharged since April 6 1917 will receive a $40 bonus under a Congress signed act. Officers enlisted men and nurses totaling 8 320 discharges at Camp Zachary Taylor will share $4 699 206 in payments. Washington ordered immediate payment with a one year filing window for officers.
Notice filed in Harrison County Auditor's office seeks grading draining and paving of a highway in Morgan township Indiana from Bradford to the Palmyra Corydon road, about 244 miles. Hearing before the county Board of Commissioners is set for Friday March 7 1919. The petition is signed by Herman N Fessel and over fifty other freeholders and legal voters of Morgan township.
Administrator of the Chauncey C arre estate will auction personal property in Jackson township Harrison Indiana on Wednesday March 12 1919 at 10 AM. Items include horses mule sow pigs farming tools wagons drills harness and select real estate interests. Cash for sums five dollars and under. Credit nine months for larger bills with note bearing six percent interest. Auctioneer R Favi provided.
Notice is given that Joseph L. Walk has been appointed administrator of the estate of Chauncy C. Burn, deceased, late of Harrison County Indiana. The estate is solvent. Clyde R. Lottick attorney.
Kost and Becker invite inquiries for Fairbanks Morse oil engines tractors light plants farm implements water systems and feed grinders. They offer to calculate and provide quotations on this line for prospective buyers.
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