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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1918
Page
4
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Corydon Republican argues Congress must be devoted to winning the war and loyal to America First tariff policy, while noting deep GOP splits over protectionism. They remind voters that four million Republicans condemned the Payne Aldrich tariff in 1912.
Emergency Demonstration Agent B Smyth announces free bulletins on brood sow and litter management from Purdue University Extension. The guide stresses reducing pig losses between farrowing and weaning with strong stock, proper farrowing quarters, balanced rations, ventilation, exercise, and close care. Purdue also distributes Forage Crops Calendar for Hogs with monthly growing and feeding tips.
The firm William Heckelman of New Middletown is succeeded by William Heckelman and Son. All aid accounts must be collected promptly. those indebted are urged to call and settle at once.
The Democrat announces Hon. Thomas Connolly of Blue River township as Democratic nominee candidate for Representative in the legislature from Harrison and Floyd counties. Connolly, a longtime farmer and public affairs student, previously served one term and is known as a good speaker popular on the stump.
An obituary memorial for Ray Crayden born February 6 1894 in Harrison County who died February 19 1918 in New Albany after spinal meningitis from grippe. He leaves a wife Mattie Murr and son Erman, his parents Mr and Mrs Hes ter Crayden, two half brothers Eli and Ward Crayden, and many relatives. Ray joined the Methodist church as a boy and his funeral was held at his mother’s home with interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery. A brief local tobacco and feed advertisement follows.
The undersigned will sell at public auction at his residence in Boone township one mile west of Old Goshen church on Wednesday April 8 1913 his personal property including three brood mares ten head of cattle five milch cows one Jersey with calf by her side two sows to farrow soon six shoats ten dozen Barred Plymouth Rock chickens two farm wagons a manure spreader a McCormick binder two mowing machines a McCormick corn harvester a 13 inch silage cutter a Deere corn planter two hay rakes a J bar binder two disc barrows a sixty tooth drag barrow a spring tooth barrow an Empire grain drill two Oliver Chilled walking plows a James Oliver riding plow a James Oliver corn cultivator two walking cultivators a buggy a survey a two horse engine with line shaft pump jack a five ton wagon scales a Blue Bell cream separator several sets of work harness a double set of surrey harness a single set of buggy harness 200 bushels of corn five tons of timothy hay five passenger Ford automobile and other items all in good condition sale begins at 9 am terms All sums of 5.00 and under cash over 5.00 six months credit with note and surety. Auctioneers Joal F. Russell Herman Nease Clerk M W Funs.
Harold Miney son of Alfred and Ruth Miney, born July 24 1913 in Emison Knox counties, died March 11 1918 from whooping cough pneumonia. Funeral Tuesday at 10 laid to rest Bruce ville cemetery. Also Robert Mincy died March 16 age two from same disease. aunt Mrs J A Cragin referenced. Also a poultry advertisement for White Leghorn egg strains F100 $6 per 100.
A 1918 State Board of Forestry bulletin urges annual pruning of shade trees. It advises raising young trees seven to ten feet, avoiding over pruning, removing dead or rubbing branches, and pruning during leafless months. It cautions against painting wounds and recommends grafting wax if treated.
An advertisement from the Queen City Tooth Co located at 2718 Atlantic Ave Cincinnati Ohio offers to buy fullets of old false teeth regardless of condition for $1.00 to $5.00 per item and promises immediate remittance by return mail.
The Dream Theatre in town screened Civilization on Friday March 15 three times a day and night to enthusiastic crowds. Shaw Grimes, its proprietor, is praised for bringing affordable, quality films and for supporting patriotic themes and anti autocracy messages.
Mr and Mrs M W Bean and daughter Mrs Ivan Eckert returned from a two week visit to Washington DC and New York. They met relatives Ma and Mrs Chas Keller in Washington where Keller serves in the engineering department, and toured Mount Vernon Arlington the Capitol the Woolworth Building and St Paul's Chapel among other sites. They saw Wall Street the Statue of Washington and attended church events and a theatre fundraiser. In New York they met Rev Sehlbreck a local preacher and visited Congressmen Cox and Senator Veson who helped them access government buildings.
George R Willett, after a brief stay with relatives in the county, plans to farm 320 acres near Ray North Dakota. He previously ran a 590 acre Warren County farm for eight years, yielding 11 000 bushels of corn and 14 000 bushels of oats last year. A sale of his personal property was held March 1 to prepare for the move for his wife's health. Mrs Willett remains ill at her mother’s home Mauckport Indiana. Willett is son of the late Boone Willett who left the county twenty years ago. He now weighs 285 pounds.
Between low pricing and luxury, the Dixie Flyer blends comfort, convenience, and performance with style and utility. It promises quick response, ample reserve power on sand and hills, easy operation, and smooth riding. The ad invites dealers and customers to compare and request the new illustrated catalogue.
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