McGuffey Readers Bring Back Schoolroom Classics
A selection from McGuffey Fourth reader recall lessons from forty to fifty years ago. Read about Lazy Ned Meddlesome Matty and Father Time, with verses on effort, curiosity, and moral lessons. The piece invites readers to share more lessons if desired.
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Harry
Indianapolis Star
Hoosier Listening Post
Kate Milner Rabb
McGuffey
Indiana
C. H. Ginkins
The
Democrat
Stock Farm for Sale Near Corydon Indiana
Walnut Valley location four miles from Corydon near State Highway. 175 acres with 100 acres grain or tobacco land yielding 52 to 71 bushels corn per acre. 75 acres pasture and woodland. Six room dwelling with cellar summer house garage silo poultry house good well and cisterns. All land fenced heavy wire. Optional full farm and equipment including teams machinery feed and twenty acres already broke for spring crops. Cash or terms. Write to E. L. McKinster Corydon Ind Apr 125-1f.
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Walnut Valley
Corydon
No Published History of Harrison County Reminiscences
Long article excerpts discuss education, language confusion, and calls for a county history. It highlights Reverend J Edward Murr's sketches, Judge Slaughter and Judge Douglass as notable writers, and notes an organizing Historical Association at Corydon. Editorials praise Captain Stockslager and request more county history material.
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Harrison County
Auditor Democrat
J. Edward Murr
Thomas C. Slaughter
Harry McGrain
Corydon
Indiana
Indianapolis
Marr
W. T. Zenor
Benjamin P. Douglass
Supreme Court of
Douglas
Douglas & Stockslager
Joe Marsh
Captain Marsh
U. S. Supreme Court
Court of Claims
Court of Appeals
Douglass
S. M. Stockslager
Captain Stockslager
The
Democrat
Milch Cow Exports Leave County in Two Car Loads
Perry Hughes of Brookston and R L Irwin of LaFayette bought a car load of milch cows in the county last week with Henry Dyer assisting to view farms. William Spitler of Flora aided by John Wiseman bought another car load. both shipments went out last Thursday. Hughes’ first trip follows prior purchases by Spitler and Irwin. all three are well regarded locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Hughes
Brookston
R. L. Irwin
LaFayette
Henry Dyer
William Spitler
Flora
John Wiseman
Spitler
Mr. Irwin
Mr. Hughes
Indiana Trustees Association under fire over school bill
A letter criticizes the Indiana Trustees Association and argues a comprehensive 300 page survey informed representatives before the legislature. The author mocks farmers as ignorant and urges accountability to schoolchildren and the public, labeling the bill an outrage.
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Indiana Trustees Association
L. Dick
Home Sweet Home Century Celebration Begins May 8
The article notes May 8 marks the 100th anniversary of the first public hearing of Home Sweet Home, sung at Covent Garden in 1823 from Clari or the Maid of Milan. Payne wrote the libretto, Bishop composed the music, with celebrations planned in England and some U.S. cities.
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Covent Garden Theater
London
Milan
John Howard Payne
Sir Henry Bishop
England
Candidate for Secretary of Eureka Telephone Co
Mrs Lulu B Reising of Corydon Indiana announces again her candidacy for secretary of the Eureka Telephone Company. She asks the stockholders for their votes and support. The notice is signed by Mrs Lulu B Reising and bears her title M-25-w. Corydon Ind.
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Eureka Telephone Company
Lulu B. Reising
W. Corydon
Ind
Printed 50,000 copies promote Wonderland Way route
J Edgar Burton of the Atlantic and Pacific Wonderland Way announces the printing of 50 000 scenic folders for distribution across the United States. The pamphlets include a complete road map and list towns on the Wonderland Way route from Mount Vernon to Hanover through Evansville New Albany and Jeffersonville with distances shown.
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J. Edgar Burton
New Albany
United States
Mount Vernon
Evansville
Newburgh
Yankeetown
Hatfield
Rockport
Chrisney
Gentryville
Lincoln City
St. Meinrad
St. Croix
West Fork
Sulphur
Beechwood
Leavenworth
Wyandotte Cave
Corydon
Jeffersonville
New Washington
Hanover
Candidate for Treasurer at Eureka Telephone Company
Mrs Clem Bussabarger announces her candidacy for treasurer of the Eureka Telephone Company. She states her qualifications, vows to give the office diligent attention, and asks stockholders for their votes at the annual election in Corydon on Saturday June 2.
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Eureka Telephone CO
Eureka Telephone Company
Corydon
Clem Bussabarger
Doctor Tyler to Study Postgraduate Surgery in Chicago
Dr. Frank D. Tyler of Vincennes Street departs Wednesday for Chicago to pursue several months of postgraduate study in general surgery and X-ray work. He has served as coroner and will be joined by Mrs. Tyler and their son Owen. They will stay in Chicago for the duration, and upon return he plans a special line of practice in New Albany.
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Frank D. Tyler
Vincennes Street
Chicago
Tyler
New Albany
Louisville Times
Lorench Simon Denny Seeks Treasurer Post at Eureka Telephone
Lorench Simon Denny announces his candidacy for Treasurer of the Eureka Telephone Company after being urged by several stockholders. He asks for support from stockholders and signs the notice. Denny’s entry appears as M-2-5-w.
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Eureka Telephone Company
Lorench Simon Denny
New Furniture Factory Planned for Huntingburg
A furniture factory is being organized in Huntingburg with planned incorporation of 100000 dollars, half subscribed. The firm aims to purchase local property and receive community support, while nearby Corydon is urged to attract similar industry. Milling operations at Middletown run on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Father Tine
Huntingburg
Corydon
New Middletown Milling Company
Claude N Douglas Improving After Gall Stone Illness
New Albany correspondent Claude N. Douglas is slowly recovering from illness at his home on 1508 East Elm Street. Doctors have been puzzled by his condition, which is believed to involve gall stone trouble since he fell ill on April 26.
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Claude N. Douglas
New Albany
the Times
The
Courier-Journal
Douglas
East Elm Street
For Sale Traction Engine In Running Condition
Auction note lists a tract ion engine in good running order. Inquiries directed to this office. 4-2-4.
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Heetrock
Underwriters Laboratories Inc
Hurst Hardware CO
Corydon, Ind
Hater
Schuppert’s Bus
Rosenbarger
Lanesville
Pearl and Market Sts
Schuppert
Goodrich
Market St
Ned
Matilda
Grandmamma
Abe
Grandma
Lucy Larcom
April
March
May
Derby
Scrapewell
E. L. McKinster
A. Wellens
Monroe Co
J. L. Walker
Washington Co
Shinar
Egypt
Persia
Greece
Rome
Earth
Rev. Murr
Zenor
Judge Slaughter
Judge Douglass
Reasor
American Building Association News
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