Sears Roebuck Charged by FTC Over Trade Practices
The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against Sears, Roebuck and Company of Chicago charging unfair competition. It accuses the firm of advertising sugar at three to four cents a pound at a loss only if customers buy extra groceries, and of circulating catalogs claiming rivals’ merchandise is inferior to injure competitors and monopolize the market. A hearing is scheduled for April 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sears, Roebuck & Company
Chicago
Federal Trade Commission
Spelling and social round in Clifton and nearby towns
Local residents attend Clifton spelling night and visit relatives across Elizabeth Evans Landing New Boston and Laconia. Names include Jennie Dill Marguerite Williar Harry Williar Maurice Williar Mae Cunningham and Miss Gia May with many Williar family members and neighbors noted for visits and illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Harry Funk
Maurice Williar
Gia May
Thomas Cooper
Near Laconia
Mae Cunningham
Evans Wanding
Jennie Dill
Dale Williar
Mary Williar
Anna Williar
Bessie
Laura Gordon
New Boston
Mildred Robison
Alonz. Maller
Evans Landing
B. F. Farbis
Lasonia
Ray Willisr
Nate Williar
Louisville
Oakes schools keep Supt Blume for three more years
The Oakes public school board rescinds Blume’s resignation and extends his contract for three years at about 2200 dollars annually after he initially declined a 2600 offer. The decision reflects local satisfaction with his work and sacrifice to pursue further studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakes
Board of Education
Beng Abie
C. E. Blume
Ur Public Schools
Supt. Blume
Blume
Oakes N. D. Paper
Sapft
Corydon
Lelia Trotter
P. Trotter
Recruiting Sergeant Seewing Visits Louisville Station
Sergeant John F Seewing of the Louisville Recruiting Station seeks recruits for the United States Army. He targets men aged 15 to 21 and 31 to 40 and offers enlistment into any service branch. He is at Mrs Louden's location and remains until Friday evening. Mrs Seewing is his wife.
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John F. Seewing
Louisville
United States
Amy
Seewing
Letter From Nebraska to Corydon Democrat
A Lincoln Nebraska reader writes to Corydon Indiana praising the Corydon Democrat after thirty years of subscription. He notes extreme winter cold and wartime concerns while expressing support for President Wilson and hope for peace. He encloses 1.25 for another year and signs as W. T. Lofton 430 South 19th Street. Also ad for a 125 egg incubator at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Wilson
W. T
Lofton
South 19Th Street
Death of James Henry Sims in Franklin township
James Henry Sims died at his home in Franklin township after two months of liver and kidney illness. Born October 7, 1852, he died March 3, 1918, aged 65. He married Margaret Alten in 1871. seven children were born, three of whom preceded him. Surviving: John, Charles, Robert Sims, and Mrs. Walter Gilliam of Harrison county, plus thirteen grandchildren, seven sisters and two brothers. Funeral March 5 at Primimer's Chapel, conducted by Rev. J. H. Toombs, burial nearby. A furniture ad offers war-price goods with pre-paid freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Henry Sims
Franklin Township
Margaret Alten
John
Charles
Robert Sims
Walter Gilliam
Harrison County
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Corydon Readers
Weekly letters from Corydon residents praise Doan's Kidney Pills for back ache and urinary disorders. Mrs. E Wolfe of Chestnut Street reports lasting relief after trying other medicines, claiming the pills meet advertised claims. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Dean
Doan
Wolfe
Foster-Milbourn Co. Mfgts
Buffalo
N. Y
Lefiler and Kron Bride and Groom Wed in Elizabeth
Miss Mary Lois Lefler and Mr Roy Kron were married in Elizabeth on March 2 at 3 PM by Rev. G H Edwards. The ceremony took place at the pastor’s home with a post service supper for both families. After March 12 they reside in Benton County where Kron works. This is the third Posey township wedding in two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lois Leffler
Roy Kron
Elizabeth
Satturday
G. H. Edwards
Elizabeth M. E
Groot
Johnie Kron
Posey Township
John Kron
Henry Leffler
Benton County
Kron
Leiter
Clarence Leffler
Emma Babcock
Edgar McRae
Hattie Leffler
Mary Leffler
Flag Service Day Honors Four Local War Heroes
Pleas ant Ridge U B church held a Flag Service Day last Sunday March 10 with Rev Patterson delivering a fine talk. The congregation sang My Country Tis of Thee as four stars on the flag symbolized four local men: Will Stonecipher and Orville Kopp from Camp Zachary Taylor Char ney Resch in Texas and Otto Kopp somewhere in France.
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Pleasant Ridge U. B
Patterson
Will Stonecipher
Orville Kopp
Zachary Taylor
Charney Resch
Texas
Otto Kopp
France
Harrison County Cow Testing Association Report
Harrison County Cow Testing Association presents a brief report outlining dairy herd testing activities and results. The notice notes ongoing veterinary records, survey data, and performance indicators for local herds within the county.
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Harrison County Cow Testing Association
Miss Mildred Baxley Death in South Corydon
Miss Mildred Baxley 16, daughter of Bluford and Minnie Baxley, died Monday morning at six at William Weaver's residence in South Corydon where she roomed while attending high school. The funeral was at Shiloh church, burial in Jordan cemetery, conducted by Rev. J. L. Battram. Survived by parents a sister Ruth and brother Carl. two brothers died earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Baxley
Bluford
Minnie Gilham Baxley
Corydon
William Weaver
South Corydon
Daga
Ruth
Carl
Shiloh
Jordan Cemetery
J. L. Battram
Corydon A. B. Church
Petition for Location of Highway in Harrison County
Notice states a petition to locate a public highway in Morgan township Harrison County Indiana will be presented to the county board at the April 1918 session on April 3 1918. It lists six freeholders including Paul Weilbaker John Embs Emaline Boston Lyvander Boston Enma Meloresh and George Jessourg requesting three viewers be appointed to view the proposed three quarters mile road along the lands named and seeking proper relief from the board.
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Morgan Township
Harrison County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Towitt
Harrison
State of
Salisbury and Bradford
Wil
Paul Weilbaker
John Embs
Emaline Boston
Lyvander Boston
Enma Meloresh
George Jessourg
Jacopb Embs
G. A. Mcfotosh
Kay Mosier
BP. Posts
Partition suit in Harrison Circuit Court targetting nonresident Catharine Hyland
In Harrison County Indiana the Harrison Circuit Court May Term hears George Jessbery vs Catharine Hyland, Carrie Flowers and Charles Elliots. The complaint alleges Catharine Hyland is not an Indiana resident and seeks partition of real estate. Defendants are warned to appear at Corydon courthouse on the first Monday of May term to answer or plead. failure will lead to judgment by default. Judge Cook attorney for plaintiff. Seal affixed March 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Harrison County
Harrison
George Jessbery
Catharine Aylucd
Carrie F.iowt
Charles Elliots
Bs Co
Cook
Ane
Catharine Hyland
Inuiana
Harrisop
Corydon
Sid
Pame
Cenrs
Cory- Gon
Frost Proof Cabbage Plant Orders For Delivery March
Classified brief lists frost proof cabbage plants with delivery around March 25 and cites contact Mrs. Clarence Kopp. Also offers two mares from W. P. Mauck of Corydon Indiana with Eureka phone listed.
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Clarence Kopp
Cot
Mareb
Mra
Clarence W. Kopp
Ub Avez
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Sears-Roebuck
Marguerite Williar
Lorenzo Ferree
Earl Williar
J. Freece
Harry Williar
de. Amzi Weaver
Wo. Robison
Ealf
Alvert Brown
Bouth Boone
Lena Robisor
J. H. Conrad
Ibrokere
Leconia
Evan
W. Cunningham
Oakes N. OD
Marence Heinrich
Morgan ‘Township
The
Nots
Nebraska
Lincoln
Corydon Democrat
Baie
James WH
Southern H
J. L. Rowe & Sons
J. J. Bullett & Son
Geo. H. Gettelinger
Blackie
Jersey
P. A
Dracob
Dotsie
Frank ‘Iettitinser
Frank Gettelfinger
Bobby G
Thirey
Rey
Scott's Emalsi
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
Fuel Administration
Corydon High School
Llness
Sam C. Mauek
Seall
Kirkham & O'Bannon
Attys
James A. Watson
Hoersen
Colunm
Charter Oak
New Middletown
Charter Oak Jr
Beect
Pluto
Gabe
Milltown
Corydon and
Milltowna
Avon
Iake
GE. Walts
White Mills
Humphrey & Saffer
Nevin
Gutknecht
Towit
Surrey
Eureka Telephone Co
A. M. Thomas Shireman
R. F. Davie
Ira Davis
W. P. Mauck, Corydon
Ind
Eureka Phone
Oliver
Tom Shireman
Curyden
Webster's New International
G. & C. Merriam CO
Springfield, Mass., U.S. A
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