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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1917
Page
4
List shows durations and locations for subscriptions with out of county and in county rates. Fees include one year two six month and three month terms with advance payment required.
The piece argues Germans in America shift loyalty to the United States after entering the war, condemns German militarism and submarine warfare, and predicts Allied victory with the U.S. leading in war and peace. It urges public aid for the national cause and envisions democracy spreading in Europe.
The article notes the European conflict nearing three years with heavy losses, but sees potential for positive outcomes. It reports Russia becoming a republic and hints at growing free government ideals in other nations, while German authorities attempt to curb distribution of President.
The article argues against a national referendum via the census and favors a volunteer system, criticizing a selective draft as too broad and ages as too low. It supports ages twenty to thirty five for conscription and urges swift, united action toward victory.
The article notes Allied and American aviators dropping thousands of Wilson messages over Germany. It praises Wilson's wartime addresses, suggests Kaiser may lose the throne, and envisions a German republic. It argues liberty grows through public governance replacing birthright rule, and hopes for the day when popular government prevails in Europe.
Seven loads of horses two surreys nine buggies five harness sets and six single harnesses offered for sale separately or as a whole. Also furniture and one range in good condition. Seller C Pp Wolfe Corydon Indiana Eureka phone. Frank Bedford visiting from Canada has enlisted in the Scand Triaos field hospital corps. New Albany Tribune.
A fire at 807 East Main Street New Albany caused heavy damage to a two story frame dwelling owned by Roy Miller and occupied by Capt. Frea D. Conner. Origin traced to a defective flue and insured for about 500 dollars. Also notes a local subscription renewal and thanks for kindness after the death of a daughter Catherine.
Advertising copy promises quick relief for stiff necks and rheumatic aches. It claims Sloan's ointment soothes without rubbing, penetrates quickly, cleans without staining, and is sold by druggists in 25c 50c and 1 30 sizes.
The Louisville New Albany and Corydon Railroad Company offers forty five cents for first class white oak ties or any suitable white oak ties sized 6 by 8 by 6s. C H Buchanan superintendent.
In the Harrison Circuit Court May term 1917 John Gohl as Executor filed his account and vouchers for final settlement of the William F Gohl estate. The court will examine the account on May 16, 1917, the 10th judicial day of May term,. heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved and to prove heirship. Kirkham & O Bannon, Attorneys, 325-20.
Indiana Harrison county Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for a bridge over Blue River at Rothrock’s ford on the Harrison Crawford line. Proposals due May 10, 1917 at 2 PM. bid bonds equal to double the bid. affidavit of non collusion required. board may reject any or all bids. completion time set after letting.
Imported Belgian Stallion OMER will season at Corydon Indiana in 1917 at Corydon Fair Grounds. Light bay color long strip snip on nose left hind foot white fouled 1911. Terms 15 to insure a live colt. See Corydon Fair Grounds before booking mares. County Belgian Horse Company Tom Shireman Keeper Harve LaHue See.
Charles T. Elliott offers Black Joe No 8242 A A Pure Bred Jack for 1917 season. Barn six miles south of Corydon. Service fee ten dollars to insure a colt to stand and suck. payment due when determined or traded. One colt won first prize at Harrison County Fair last year. See Black Joe before breeding.
Bury Hero Jr. will begin the 1917 breeding season at my barn three miles north of Corydon Junction, except Saturdays at Bradford, Ind. Bay horse weighing 1800 pounds. Prospective buyers urged to view before breeding elsewhere. Jacob Haub, owner and keeper.
Avon a fine Percheron Show Stallion with priz es at Harrison Crawford and Washington County Fairs will stand the 1917 season from April 1 to July 1 at the Fair Grounds near Corydon Indiana. Stud fee is 1500 to insure a living colt with payment due when foal is born or mare trades. Colts from Avon have won prizes in show rings. S. A. Taylor is owner and keeper.
A Sound Pure Bred Stallion named Victor will cover mares in 1917 at two locations near New Middletown and New Middletown area. The stallion, nine years old and six hands high, weighs 1600 pounds and is owned by JOHN LUTHER with care by the Stauth Brothers. Mares will be served at 810 and payment due when foal is born or mare traded or removed.
A Fire German Coach Stallion sixteen hands high and 1500 pounds to stand for the 1917 season at the Wright farm one mile northwest of Rehopoth church Boone township. Galan limited to approved mares with service fee 910 to inquire. Bills on request.
General Scott a sound pure bred jack no 889 record 2560 will stand the season of 1917 at the barn of Adam Sohn one mile southwest of New Middletown and will service mares at 1000 dollars to insure a living colt money due as soon as foaled care will be taken but not responsible see him before breeding Frank Sohn and Son owners
A Sound Pure Bred German Coach Stallion Adolfus with Enrollment No 3457 will seasonally stand at Elizabeth and New Middletown on specified days in 1917. He is described as a premier county sire with many fine colts expected. Service fee is $10 per mare to insure a living foal, due on foaling or mare removal. Care to avoid accidents but no liability accepted. See Adolfus before breeding. W E Cotner owner and keeper.
REES D. STEVENS announces a Sound Grade Stallion will stand about two and a quarter miles north of Corydon Junction in 1917. Service fee eight dollars to insure a colt to stand and suck. Olift Owner and Keeper.
Bon Chevalier a fine thoroughbred stallion of Lexington Kentucky stands 16 hands in a rich dark bay. Registry 45229 bred by J H Thayer. Praised for show ring prowess and high sales of his colts. Purdue University purchased a colt for a show horse. more colts sold for good money. Stud season 1917 from April 1 to July 1 at Corydon Indiana Fair Grounds. Fee 310 to insure living cost. payment due when determined. Colts held for service. Owner FRANK E WATSON. Keeper EDWARD SAULMON.
Edward No. 5793 a four year old pure bred stallion will stand the season of 1917 at Corydon Fair Grounds. Stud fee 36.612 to insure a living colt payment due when foaled. Pedigree includes sire Adolphus and dam Pandora with lines to Asmar Sultan Martine Bernhard Waibel Porcia. Owner D A Mauck. Keeper Tom Shireman.
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