Local Post Office Entry for Corydon Printer
Lew M O Bannon an editor and proprietor entered at the Corydon Indiana post office as second class matter.
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1917
Page
4
Lew M O Bannon an editor and proprietor entered at the Corydon Indiana post office as second class matter.
An old newspaper fragment outlines advertising rates at 15 cents per inch per insertion with readers’ pricing and special standing ad rates for longer terms. It mentions various subscription terms including one year out of county or in county, six months, and three months out of county or in county with advance payment.
In the Washington report of May 1 the navy strength reaches 96 326 near the full quota, Marine Corps to 17 000. Louisville volunteers for First Kentucky rise to 63 with total 101 in one day, as enlistment calls widen across the state.
The feature urges Col. Theodore Roosevelt to organize a division of 100000 or more volunteers to join French and British forces in France. It praises Roosevelt as a fighter and calls for patriotism over partisanship as citizens rally to volunteer for the war effort.
The article urges farmers to expand food production, noting profits from farming and gardening while highlighting war pressures and price imbalances. It cites Marshall Field Jr volunteering in an Illinois cavalry unit and references Poland’s famine risks, echoing calls for greater agricultural output.
The Milwaukee Senator Raguse, a La Follette ally, claimed Americans blew up the Maine and blamed Spain. The Wisconsin Senate expelled him by a near unanimous vote. The piece notes President Wilson appointed Elihu Root to lead a Commission to Russia regarding the war.
The annual meeting of stockholders to elect directors for the ensuing year and conduct other business will be held at the company's office in Corydon Indiana on Monday June 1 1917 between 9 a m and 2 p m Walter L Kahn secretary announces the notice indicates the time and place for the gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. William Parks and their ten year old daughter Dorothy are visiting Mrs. Parks' parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Seburn in New Albany. They arrived from Phoenix, Arizona ten days ago after spending six months there for Mr. Parks' health.
The Democrat urges subscribers to notify changes of address to avoid discontinuation. Postmasters report many readers move without leaving a new address, forcing service stoppages. Readers are reminded to send a line with any change of location including post office, street, or number.
The report notes no days open in the month, total volumes in the library rising from 1697 to 1700, with 3 volumes added. It lists audience figures including 744 initial borrowers, 714 adult visitors, 629 juvenile visitors, and a daily average for visitors. Donations include nine lineage books by the D A R and gifts from Ruth E Funk and Ruth Keller Jr such as Health for Little Folks and Bad Little Hannah Meade.
Delayed report lists residents visiting relatives and attending church events. Mrs. Robert Bruce returns from Bakersfield to attend family matters. James Faith visits son Marion Faith in Laconia. funeral attendance for Kelso Smith at Pleasant Ridge. Ruth Turley tested eyesight in Albany. multiple moves within town. quarterly meeting and Christian Endeavor activities noted. long tribute to Christian Messmer, his age, and sympathy card. Messmer and wife thanked Corydon citizens for cyclone relief. local ad mentions matches sold at Miles 5 & lle Store.
Michigan City Indiana May 8 F G Argenta proprietor Royal Cigar Co and a noted local businessman credits Tanlac the Master Medicine with restoring his health after months of stomach trouble gas indigestion and loss of appetite He reports improved digestion regular meals enhanced strength and relief from constipation Tanlac is promoted for stomach liver and kidney troubles and is now sold at Davis drug store Corydon Advertisement.
Andrew Lane Elisa Wolfe and William Melton left for East Chicago on April 26 to work for a time. Thomas Crandall and his son Homer left April 29 for Parnell Missouri. Elizabeth Stevens daughter of Kirth Stevens broke three ribs and nose in a fall Sunday night and has bruises. Orellin Lane Nancy Fouts and Sarah Mills visited Kirth Stevens family one evening last week. Marion Crandal made a business trip to New Albany last week. Her son and his young child returned home with her briefly. Miss Maryetta Kirsey and Thelma of Indianapolis visiting Maryetta’s sister Mrs. Wm Sibert. Mrs. Charles Temple of Flocktown visited Mrs. Andrew Lane Sunday. Annie Crosby and Minnie Sibert visited Mr. and Mrs. Marion Crandall Sunday.
A brief mention notes a delayed rain in the Blue River area last week. Various social visits include Mr and Mrs C T Fisher of Prince ton visiting Mr and Mrs Wm Bennett, Miss Mary Ann Conrad staying with Mrs Celestia Louden in Corydon, Miss Ruth Conrad from Wyandotte visiting Marion Conrad, and Edgar Conrad visiting Jay Wiseman. Alves Lang bought a cow and calf from Ed Shrigley last week. Lilly Franks visited her brother Preston Franks, and Mrs Dairy Best stayed with Mrs Lydia Shrigley one evening.
Mrs Roy Davis of Corydon Walnut St. recommends Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble saying they worked promptly and effectively. Over two years later she again praises the remedy and notes ongoing benefits from use. Price is 50 cents at all dealers and Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y distributes the product.
Walter Graham youngest son of Rankin and Ophelia Brewster was born August 6 1893 and died April 19 1917 at age 23 years 8 months and 13 days. He leaves three brothers three sisters and many relatives and friends. His father mother and an infant sister preceded him in death. He joined the Presbyterian church July 8 1906 and was a steadfast Christian and Sunday School worker until illness began in August 1916. He bore his suffering patiently and awaits the heavenly reward.
Several hundred locust posts offered at farm of H. H. Pocker in Posey township two miles south of Bridgeport on the Ohio River. Large posts priced at 10 cents with smaller sizes cheaper. Pocker will sell to interested buyers.
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