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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1917
Page
4
The Corydon Democrat, established 1856 and with a 2406 circulation, lists Lew M. O Bannon as editor and proprietor. The paper is registered with the Corydon post office as second class matter.
Circular listing Rath Card advertising rates for display ads at 15 cents per inch per insertion and 6 cents per line for readers. Special standing ad rate available for campaigns longer than three months, details shown on application.
Subscription options list payment terms by county and duration. It notes one year out of county or in county, six months and three months options, all to be paid in advance. The text includes mileage style codes and a price of 1.00 dollars for some options.
The piece argues that the United States seeks peace and friendship with all nations while defending its rights against Germanys ruthless submarine warfare. It praises President Wilson for his efforts to avoid conflict and vows readiness to sacrifice for national defense if war becomes unavoidable. The tone is patriotic and admonitory urging unity.
The piece praises a united front of Ex-President Roosevelt and Ex-President Taft with strong Congress support for the President amid looming military challenges. It urges all Americans to stand together regardless of party, proclaiming America First as the guiding battle cry should war come.
The Louisville Courier Journal reports Wisconsin should purge the Senate of about a dozen disloyal members led by Senator La Follette. It notes he was burned in effigy by students at Illinois and faced Wheeling crowds who refused to hear him. The piece argues disloyalty to the United States is unprofitable and calls for voter retribution at home or defeat in other states. The editor portrays La Follette as a theatrical figure lacking national resolve in a crisis.
Goldie Alice Satterfield aged eight, daughter of James and Mary Satterfield, died at home near Sharp's Mills February 17, 1917. She was described as gentle and devout, with a faithless temper and schoolteacher recalling five years together. A teacher led a large procession to her grave, flowers laid in tribute. Funeral by Rev. J. H. McCutcheon, burial in Miller Cemetery.
In loving remembrance of Anna Belle Simcox who died March 7 1915 a loving sister true and kind. Her memory is dear today as in the hour she passed away signed Sister Linda Indianapolis ind
The clipped text mentions Winders and Winders with a blacksmith shop at Titus Indiana and a machinist Grant A Lone at New Amsterdam Indiana. It also references farming tools, low prices for tools bought early, and a novelty repair shop in Lanesville with partial sale and repair notes.
President Wilson outlines a vision for postwar unity and world duties. He stresses armed neutrality, universal peace, and the need for international cooperation while warning against factionalism and private interests as the nation girds for a major new era. He emphasizes American responsibility, liberty, and the goal of a liberated mankind.
U S Department of Agriculture experts advise observing the hen for broodiness by feather loss and heat at the breast, transferring to a prepared nest, and dusting with insect powder. Use quiet nesting, china eggs to deceive the hen, and limit to 10 eggs in cool weather or 12 to 15 later, with careful handling during transfer and hatching.
The Board of Commissioners met on March 5 with all members present. Road-day actions included viewing appointments for Webster and Heth townships and a supplemental report granting Julia A. Beeler $75 in damages for a free gravel road between Harrison and Webster townships. Bids for the road projects in Webster and Taylor townships are due April 3.
Local ad from J J Bulleit and Son promoting washing machines pumps and cream separators promising satisfaction and inviting customers to visit their shop for purchase details.
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