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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1919
Page
4
The piece argues Woodrow Wilson shows remarkable skill in national and world affairs. It claims Republican leaders fear his ability and seek to undermine him, while foreseeing that future generations will praise his service beyond partisan memory.
A critique of the late Republican legislature's chaotic enactments. The piece lists perplexing items such as dog licensing fees, road establishment procedures, road fund duties, special judge pay, and assessor removal and salary changes, illustrating widespread legislative confusion.
The local Republican organ denounces Democratic newspapers and Col Roosevelt for labeling Senator La Follette as a Republican. It cites La Follette being named to the Senate Republican Steering Committee and asks editors to explain the "La Follette mix-up" and tax vote context.
The Louisville Times cartoon from May 21 depicts the Senate race with Peace as a lady and the League of Nations as a gentleman. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge is shown frantically shouting Stop I forbid the banns, claiming he is the son of a Democrat. The piece mocks Republicans opposing Wilson.
The last legislature enacted a law authorizing the governor to appoint special judges when regular judges are disqualified. Special judges receive 25.00 per day plus travel time, paid by the county treasury and ultimately by the State. Critics call the hike disproportionate to price and labor increases.
Emery Black, Republican county chairman, names Mrs. Clara Ulen to lead the Republican women of the county after last November’s election. The piece notes Indiana women gained the vote for President and Vice President, and criticizes a legislative pay provision for circuit judges framed by a Republican legislature.
Readers question why the state senator does not issue more speeches or write editorials supporting or defending the new tax law he voted against and attempted to defeat. The note requests clearer public advocacy and reassurance from the lawmaker.
George Washington Johnson returns from thirteen months overseas with the 18th Engineer Corps discharging at Camp Lewis on May 16. He traveled from New York to the Pacific coast after a final Portland welcome and recalls building a dock at Briissens France and touring Orleans Paris and more. His brother William Jennings and friend Harry Taylor of Palmyra share homecoming stories as other Harrison county servicemen remain abroad.
A. H. Rudolph announces the move from Harrison County to a western state for health reasons and asks all debtors to settle by June 5. After that date, accounts and notes will be turned over to Citizens' Bank of Palmyra for collection.
Kodak developing and finishing services offered by McDonald Stockdell Co The Rexall Store New Albany Indiana accepts mail in orders with name and address and payment via cash money order or stamps Prices listed for developing and printing including roll exposures and various Brownie and Kodak formats Also offers post cards and fresh stock film upon request a3-l3w
A. L. Rudolph conducts a large personal property sale near Palmyra on Thursday June 5 starting at 9 30 a m. The listing includes brood sows sheep cattle hogs horses and numerous farming equipment with four per cent cash discount. R F Davis is auctioneer and the sale pace spans Morgan township and Palmyra area.
Summer weight hats in all sizes for boys and men with solid colors and plaids. Neckwear includes cravats from 15c to 1.25. Shoes and Oxfords offered with quality and style. Balbriggan shirts at 20c for boys. Men's dress shirts feature quality workmanship and new silks in blue lavender tan tub silks and crepe.
Notice is given that Ben F. Backherms as administrator will auction on Saturday June 21 1919 at 2 PM at New Middletown Indiana the decedent Gus Backherms estate items including blacksmith tools lumber wagon material and portions of Lot Nos 1 and 7 in J J Rowe's Addition New Middletown. Purchases of five dollars or less cash. above that one third cash and the remainder in six and twelve months with notes and sureties. Notes for personal property six months no interest. real property notes bear 6 percent interest from date.
Notice announces the stock holders meeting to elect directors for the upcoming year and conduct other business. The session will be held at the company's Corydon Indiana office on Monday June 2 1919 at 2 oclock PM.
O'Bryan Duckhead Overalls and work jackets priced at 2.25 each. Knocker Overalls and work jackets 2.00 each. All work shirts reduced with best grade at 1.25 and other grades at 1.00 1.10 and 1.15.
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