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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1917
Page
4
District readers report widespread rumor spread about the Qld Capitol plan and a proposed $50,090 court house, but many signers on protest papers are withdrawing as facts emerge. A Corydon citizen shares a letter showing regret for opposing the $50,000 gift and urges residents to back the project as a major county benefit.
The undersigned sells at his residence 2.5 miles northeast of Corydon on April 6 1917 at 9 30 a m a mare six year old saddle horse a draft horse yearling filly yearling mule nine milch cows four with calves ten heifers one Aberdeen Angus bull one year old twenty eight Duroc shoats and other farm implements plus a Ford automobile. Also offered is thirty acres of land at the same time and place with terms announced day of sale. T A Atkina Easter cards and candy at Riely’s.
The Democrat previews recent legislative acts and governor approved measures not in the official list. Hurst Hardware Co offers American Fence. About fifteen New Middletown High School students perform Deacon Dubbs in Elizabeth next Saturday night, March 31, drawing crowds and praise from prior performance.
Auction notes show eighty acres one and one half miles of Ramsey with a five room house and barn, ample water and fruit, offered as a reasonably priced opportunity. Contact Andrew Perkins of New Salisbury for details. A Rexall water bottle advertisement highlights modern luxury and versatile hot or cold water use from Riely's Drug Store.
Sleepy Corner notes ergänzen local life with travels to Louisville. Neighbors host families and visit kin as several residents report measles illnesses and school weeks left. Farm sales, horse trades, mail routes, and March weather fill the town diary amid standard daily events.
Joe T. McClaran proprietor of the Sunshine Nurseries announces his stock survived the cyclone uninjured and he can still fill orders. He urges patrons to support the business during this time.
Breeders column notes imported Belgian stallion OMER will stand for the 1917 season at Corydon fair grounds. Light bay in color with a long strip snip on nose and white on left hind foot. Terms 815 to insure a live colt. See at Corydon Fair Grounds before booking mares with Barrison County Belgian Horse Company. Tom Shireman Keeper Harve LaHue. See mar2l-l0w
A fine sound Pure Bred Jack will sire the 1917 season from a barn 6 miles south of Corydon. A $1000 service fee insures a colt to stand and suck, due on ascertainment or removal. One of Black Joe's colts won first premium at Harrison County Fair last year. See Black Joe before breeding. Charles T. Elliott, owner and keeper.
The fine Sound Pure Bred Percheron stallion Avon No 4029 Record 52370 has won premiums at Harrison Crawford and Washington County Fairs and sires prize-winning colts. He will stand the 1917 season April 1 to July 1 at the Fair Grounds near Corydon Indiana for 1500 fee with 800 due when mares are serviced or sold. The owner S A Taylor provides no liability for injuries and will retain service money.
A fine German Coach Stallion, brown and sixteen hands high, weighs 1500 pounds, will stand the season of 1917 at Wright’s property in Boone township near Rehoboth church. Terms: limited mares at 8 to insure a colt. See bills.
President Wilson calls Congress to meet on April 2, two weeks ahead of a planned session, amid German submarine sinkings of American vessels and a growing prospect of war. The House remains split between Democrats and Republicans with independents as swing votes, while citizens rally to united national protection under America First.
A compact notice list previews obituaries marriages and local events with several names and places. It notes deaths of Retta Cunningham Henry Wright Levi Harbaugh and an infant. a Corydon wedding Frank Pearson and Susie Fancher. a Public Discussion contest winner Harbin Fonts and Mary McRae. and a State High School Basketball tournament forthcoming in Bloomington. Further details to appear next week.
Rolly Sims of Franklin township survived a cyclone that demolished the Kahler factory where he worked. The collapse pinned him under timbers but his position at the machine protected him. He was found in the street unharmed though shaken, while his father, Mr. Frank Sims, searched the city.
J L Rowe and Sons promote a Free machine giveaway on April 7. Call to request a coupon if not received. Advertises savings on furniture and notes Novelty Repair Shop offers shoe repairs.
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