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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1917
Page
4
The Corydon Democrat lists Lew M. O Bannon as editor and proprietor and notes the paper is entered at the Corydon Indiana post office as second class matter.
Advertisement rates listed at 15 cents per inch and 5 cents per line for Randers ads. Special standing ad rate available for periods longer than three months upon request. Contact the office for details and applications.
Subscriptions out of county must be paid in advance. Rates listed include one year out of county at 81.2, one year in county at $1.00, six months out of county at 6c, six months in county at 5c, three months out of county at 65c, and three months in county at 5c.
Indiana and Indianapolis declare string leadership in Liberty Loan subscriptions and war prep. Indiana pledged over 5 million to the loan and led in per capita distribution, with Indianapolis a leading city. The state pioneered food production plans and conscription prep, while army enlistments showed Indiana among top producers, inspiring broader service. The May 10 1917 Star report lauds Indiana’s wartime spirit.
The Agricultural Department reports by May 4 shipments from Florida, Louisiana, Texas of 1884 carloads of potatoes, asparagus from several states totals 3829 cars, early cabbage 1078, celery 572, lettuce 1343, new onions 2629, and tomatoes 820, signaling yields far above 1916 levels despite a backward season. Farmers acted without war or government push, resisting calls for centralized control of production and distribution.
The passage acknowledges farmers working to relieve distress amid global hardship. It argues patriots act for profit and urges government action against unlawful combinations in restraint of trade, suggesting better use of water savings to press such prosecutions over new laws.
A letter urges farmers to cut dependence on bought feeds, raise corn for silage, use cotton seed meal and oil meal in rations, and boost hogs and poultry with home grown greens, grains, and beets. It calls for cooperative buying, local bank support, and a county agent to organize efforts amid war time shortages.
A county leader is sought and a fundraising appeal asks if 49 businessmen and farmers will contribute, or 98 at five dollars each, or 490 at one dollar each to reach the target. The request ends with a direct question to the farmers.
The Corydon Planing Mill Co announces attractive sale prices on doors open windows lumber and mouldings as a closing out offer.
Breeders column announces Imported Belgian Stallion OMER will stand the season of 1917 at Corydon Fair Grounds Corydon Indiana Light bay with distinct markings fouled 1911 Terms 815 to insure a live colt Visit Harrison County Belgian Horse Company at Corydon Fair Grounds to book mares Keeper Tom Shireman Harve LaHue Secretary March 2 listing 1910s notice
Charles T. Ellison owner offers Pure Bred Jack Black Joe for the 1917 season at his Corydon area barn six miles south. Service fee $10 to insure a colt to stand and suck, due on ascertainment or sale. One of Black Joe’s colts won first premium at the Harrison County Fair last year.
Certificate No 1134 announces a bay stallion of 1800 pounds for breeding at the barn 30 miles north of Corydon Junction with Bradford ind as a Saturday exception. Jacob Haub is owner and keeper. Come see this great stallion before breeding elsewhere.
The fine Percheron Show Stallion Sound Pure Bred No 4029 and Record No 52370 has won premiums at Harrison Crawford and Washington County Fairs. Avon will stand at stud April 1 to July 1 1917 at the Corydon Indiana Fair Grounds charging 15 dollars per mare with live colt guaranteed. S. A. Taylor owner and keeper.
A Sound Pure Bred Stallion Victor 56036 will cover mares in 1917 at two locations near New Middletown and New Middletown town. Stud fee is $10 with insured ring colt. Victor nine years old sixteen hands high weight 1600 pounds owned by Stauth Brothers. John Luther owner keeper invites breeders to view Victor.
Sound Pure Bred Stallion GALAN No 2491 a fine German stallion, brown color, sixteen hands high, weighing 1500 pounds, will stand for the 1017 season one mile northwest of Rehoboth Church. Stallion may serve four over approved mares at ten dollars to enter and stand and suck. Owner and keeper W Wright.
General Scott a sound pure bred jack will stand the 1917 season at the barn of Adam Sohn near New Middletown. Services mares for 10.00 with foal ownership insured when colt is foaled. Care given but no liability for accidents. See General Scott before breeding. Frank Sohn & Son owners.
Adolfus No 2787 a sound pure bred German coach stallion with enrollment 3457 will cover mares in 1917 on Monday Tuesday Friday Saturday at Elizabeth and Wednesday at New Middletown. Stud fee ten dollars to insure a living colt balance due when foal is fealed mare traded or removed. Care not responsible for accidents. See Adolfus before breeding. W E Cot owner and keeper.
Charter Oak Jr. No. 390 A sound grade stallion will season 1917 at the barn about two and a fourth miles north of Corydon Junction. Service fee 88.00 to insure a unit to stand and suck. Charlees D. Stevens.
The fine pure bred stallion Bon Chevalier, registry 46330, bred by J. H. Thayer of Lexington Kentucky, stands sixteen hands and has a record of prize winning colts. He will begin stud duties on April 1 and run to July 1 at the Pair Grounds, Corydon Indiana, at a service fee of 10 dollars to insure living cost with payment due on ascertainment. Franks E Watson owner and Edward Saulmon keeper warn of no liability for accidents and note this may be his last season. Colts accepted for service.
Edward No. 5793 is a four year old stallion enrolling for the 1917 season at the Pair Grounds in Corydon. Stud fee is $12 to insure a living foal, payable upon foaling or mare sale. Pedigree traces to Adolphus and Sultan lines via Asmar, Martine, Bernhard, Waibel, with Pandora and Perela as second dam lines. CG. A. Mauck owner. Tom Shireman keeper.
Walnut timber buyer John T. Blank of Corydon Indiana seeks walnut trees for sale. Offers contact by mail or phone for timber procurement.
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