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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1918
Page
3
The piece explains how wartime demand drives up clothing prices as Uncle Sam requires extensive wool for uniforms and gear. It notes wool usage reaching over 500 million pounds in 1917, a surge from a 260 million pound national clip, prompting mills to shift from civilian to military cloth and push prices from 20 to 75 cents per pound. It argues nationally branded garments protect buyers from cost spikes through quality and economy.
Carl Mauck a Battery C 188 U S Field Artillery stationed at Camp Shelby visited his parents southwest of Corydon from Sunday noon to Monday morning on a ten day furlough. He explains training, his unit, and the improved sick rate at Camp Shelby. Neighbors hosted a gathering for his return and he shared camp stories before leaving on the first train Monday.
John H. Wolfe Jr. announces as a Democratic candidate for Webster township Trustee. A lifelong Webster farmer and son of the late Henry Wolfe he is described as industrious, honest, and well known, with strong local support and a pledge to keep the township safe and satisfactory. Also note V. H. Balleit and Sons, Inc offering prices for fertilizer.
Corydon Lodge No 79 of the Knights of Pythias in Washington City marked its fifty fourth anniversary by dedicating an Honor Roll listing eleven members of Corydon Lodge serving in the U S military and marine forces. The ceremony included patriotic magic readings a rite for two new knights and a talk on Pythianism fraternity and patriotism. The Ladies Aid Society presented a service flag with eleven stars and room for more as additional members enter service.
An exhortation urges readers to attend church next Sunday and form a lasting habit, praising fellowship and the liberty of worship. It contrasts duty with negligence and notes spring as a renewed opportunity. Also notes a March 7 sale by Frank Walter and a go cart line from J. L. Rowe & Sona.
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