Bernstorff attacks German Americans as outlaws
Washington reports Count von Bernstorff called German Americans outlaws in 1913 remarks cited by Senator Phelan amid War Army Bill debates. He alleged they deserted the fatherland and defied duty, while urging German pride, claiming they serve autocracy. Also listed are dates for Eliza beth and New Albany M E Circuit meetings with speakers Boldrey, Shearer, Howerton, and Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Phelan
California
von Bernstorff
Munich
Germany
America
Mt. Zion
Howerton
Young
Boldrey and
Shearer
Embury
Moores School House
Rosewood
John
Howerton and Young
Boldrey
DePauw
Rogers Camp Ground
Elizabeth
Bethesda
Local social notes from Brandenburg and area
Lotticks Corner reports hog shipment to town by Edgar Morgan and Wm Hiser. Numerous visits include Mrs Clara Weisbaker with daughter, Mrs Joseph Spath, and extended families visiting John Hollis’s. Irene Reed led a Woman's Club event with Miss Helen Ballard of Mauckport. Industrial notice and a local store ad close the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Morgan
Wm. Hiser
Clara Weisbaker
Joseph Spath
Joe Durcan
Wilbur Mifflin
Byron Blackman
John Hollis and
Ruby Lbaumegarde
Iemma
Lucils Kingery
Ella Pearson
Dan Daily
Illinois
Liss Irene Reed
Helen Ballard
Mauckport
Ind
Miss Ballard
Jno. Bircher
H. K. Ditto
Shamrock Land
Meade Co
Messenger
Brandenburg
Green Wood Wanted For Subscription Based Drying
Readers are urged to subscribe paying with green wood usable for drying and staging for next winter. The ad notes 20 to 30 cords or more can be accepted to fit a wood shed and pay subscriptions with wood.
Monument marking Lincoln cabin site in Spencer county
A granite shaft from Barre Vermont marks the Lincoln cabin site near Lincoln City where Abraham Lincoln lived from 1816 to 1830. The Spencer county monument, cost 750 dollars, stands seven and a half feet high with inscriptions and carvings, awaiting a two week unveiling ceremony.
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Spencer County
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln City
Abe
Evansville
F. J. Scholz
F. C. Kincaid
Southern Railroad
Barre
Vermont
Federal Farm Loan Association to organize at Wyman's schoolhouse
Notice states a Federal Farm Loan Association will be organized at Wyman's school house in Blue River Township Harrison County Indiana on Friday night May 4 1917 all interested persons invited to attend m238w Cc W Smith Bec and Treas Also several local items note Creston McKim returns from Bend Oregon and may enter military service plus ads for farm equipment and local services and a commence ment address to Georgetown by County Superintendent A O Deweese on Friday evening
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Federal Farm Loan Association
Wymans School House
Blue River Township
Harrison County
Indiana
Creston McKim
Bend
Oregon
Hets
H. W. McKim
Heth
Creston
A. O Deweese
Georgetown
Rustee
Harrison School Township
Corydon
Harrison School
Shawn
W. HH
Denbo
Harrison Township
W. H. Denbo
Old Capitol Gift and Local Notice in Indiana Ledger
The piece notes acceptance of a $50,000 gift for a new county court house and urges authors to sign letters to publish in the Democrat. It mentions Charles G. Byrne changing stance after visiting Corydon’s $38,000 school building and hints at business ventures in the area. Susan Hunter sues F W Woolworth Co for $500 over a 1916 stair fall at 218 Pear. Charles D. Kelso attorneys for Hunter. Public Press New Albany.
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Elmer C. Sappenfield
Manon
Indianapolis
Roscoe Sappenfield
L. R. Sappenfield
Ida Bracken
Byrneville
Georgetown
New Albany Ledger
la Moille
Illinois
Democrat
the Democrat
Charles G. Byrne
Jackson Township
Corydon
Mr. Byrne
Indiana
Byrne
Susan Hunter
F. W. Woolworth Company
Pear Street
Charles D. Kelso
Public Press
New Albany
Corydon Planing Mill Announces Door and Window Sale
Local Corydon Planing Mill Co advertises attractive prices on doors open windows lumber and moldings as year end closeout offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon Planing Mill Co
Banks Close Early in Corydon Convention Day
On account of Bankers Convention at Corydon on Tuesday May 15 both banks at Corydon will close at 12 O clock that day Corydon National Bank and First National Bank will close at noon due to the convention noise-free local notice.
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Barbers of
Corydon
Bankers
Selfishness and Selflessness Reflections from Life
The piece argues that selfishness is misnamed as intense self regard. It is a supreme disregard and a form of destruction driven by soul avarice. Unselfishness values self higher, while selfishness erodes value, fosters shortsightedness, and paradoxically displays sincere self-awareness.
Farmer seeks sale of 600 acre timbered county farm
A well to do farmer in the county plans to sell his large farm of 600 acres. Much of the property lies in timber with good buildings and substantial land. Inquiries may be made at the office.
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Bernstorfe
M. E
E. H. Boldrev
W. H. Howerton
A. J. Sheerer
Church Press
B. E. Young
Lottick’s
Bill’’ Toops
Jesse Toops
Nuckam
Erly
Cleo Hollis
Sarah Bryant
Lloyd Hollis
Joe Duncan
Mr. Duncan
U.S. Army
Navy
C. E. Baxter
Capitol
Mr. Baxter
Washington Township
West
Florida
Id Davis
Ramsey
Anderson Davis
Corydon Democrat
Davis
Emma Mauck
E. Peru
Iowa
W.H. Morris
Sam Foley
Fravis & Hurst
William Wynn
Massillon
Ohio
State Insane Hospital
Mr. Wynn
James M. Wynn
Scott Township
N. A. Nolot
Morgan Township
C. L. Dick
Fielding Brewer
Taylor Township
Leeman R. Brewer
Morton
Riley E. Fonk
Webster Township
Millett
W. H. Bullett & Sons Inc
Lincoln
Lad Lincoln
W, Smith, Bec. and
Treas
Consta
Hall
F. J. Chane & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney & Co
Oliver
Sam K. Foley
Ringlet
Call R. A. Montgomery
New Amsterdam
Thia
Joe F. Pinaire
Hamsey
Frank Winders
John Hughes
Charles Yeager
Ford
F. C. B. Detroit
W.H. Bulleit & Sons Incorporated
Savings and Loan Association
Gingham
C. P. Trotter & Co
Corydon National Bank
First National Bank
Chi-Chester's Amond
New Middletown
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