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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1917
Page
4
Local advertising rates list 15 cents per inch with reader’s rate per line and special rates for standing ads. Rates vary by duration from three months to one year and by whether out of county or in county. Subscriptions require advance payment.
Senator Watson argues the Allies depend on American mobilization and unity to win the war. He details Britain France and Italy hardships, warns of German dominance if the U S. detaches, urges national effort, thrift, and production to sustain victory. A classified line about a girl needed for general house work follows.
In Evansville during recent business, the Funkhouser family Mr and Mrs Albert Funkhouser and their two sons Paul and Albert lead patriotic activities. The sons serve in the US military while the parents mobilize community effort to urge all residents to aid the war effort. Clippings from an Evansville newspaper detail these actions.
Earl G. Klenck swears to wear the American flag and support Liberty Loans amid controversy over a trench soldiers remark. The document, sworn Oct 5 1917 by notary L M Curtis, is paired with George F. Reynolds’s assessment: Germany is not a democracy, Reichstag powerless, Kaiser as real ruler.
Mrs. Albert Funkhouser, head of the executive committee of the women's teams aiding the loan campaign, announced 165 subscriptions totaling 40 600. She said Evansville women are neglecting homes and business to aid the nation and that bonds are bought by working girls, businesswomen, and wives, reflecting a patriotic spirit.
Atty. Albert Funkhouser supports Liberty Loan drives after sending two sons to service. Lieut Paul Funkhouser, at Gettysburg, serves as assistant judge advocate general over four regiments in court martial. Sergt Albert C. Funkhouser remains at Camp Bowie Fort Worth in the quartermasters department.
Relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Kintner to honor Will Kintner on his birthday. The luncheon featured baskets of vegetables and fruit and music by Andrew Kintner on the violin.
Heavy draft team of horses, six years old and 3000 pounds, listed as good workers. Lucy Yeager, administratrix, will sell the estate's personal property at Mauckport residence on Thursday, November 22, starting at nine o'clock. Items include two horses, four Jersey cattle, half interest in three milch cows, three Holstein calves, a gasoline engine, and various farm machinery and implements.
The Evansville Press notes the Supreme Court has not ruled on women's constitutional right to vote, but it affirms that women may buy and sell Liberty Bonds. An audience erupts in cheers at the Vendome luncheon as the bond discussion unfolds.
The list outlines trial dates for the November term opening November 19. It records cases by date including State against various defendants such as Hannel Faragley Ehalt Wolfe Wagner et al and many others along with civil actions like Bauer vs The Bauer Machine Co and Cousin vs Chavis.
Tearing down county property in Corydon selling bricks timber framing siding roofing doors windows and other materials. Contact C L Diek for details.
Notice from Wm. Zimmerman announces hunting permission on Posey township farms with dog or gun during day or night. Named parties include Albert Eisert and Geo. Richert.
Several hundred locust posts offered for sale at 10 cents for large sizes and lower prices for smaller posts. The sale location is the H. Hi. Packer farm on the Ohio River in Posey township two miles south of Dodgeport. Mr. Pecker will sell the posts to interested buyers.
Confucius lists three beneficial friendships with the upright, the sincere, and the man of much information. He then warns against three harmful ones with the person of specious airs, the insinuatingly soft, and the glib tongued.
A boy asks if Mr Chuggins wants him to watch an automobile. Mr Chuggins agrees and says if the car tries to start, do not stop it. He adds they will overtake it for a first ride in hours. Washington Star quote.
A Talmudic thought compares wisdom to water flowing from lofty sources to be kept by a humble soul, suggesting wisdom descends from above and is stored in modest hearts. The analogy emphasizes quiet reception and preservation of knowledge.
A humorous quip from Harvard Lampoon about nature and human smiles circulates, prompting readers to chuckle at the idea that nature shows all faces while people can choose their own teeth.
A quotation attributed to Horace Greeley declares that stupidity has no friends and seeks none, reflecting a sharp social observation. The remark emphasizes the value of wise action and thoughtful conduct.
Notice of public auction by Lucy A. Yeager administrator of Charles Yeager estate in Harrison County Indiana. Sale at the deceased’s late residence in Heth township on November 22 1917 includes mare in foal horses cows calves farm machinery wagons harness and more. Credit terms nine months for amounts over five dollars with notes and security. cash for five dollars or less. Auctioneer W J Sherrill.
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