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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1917

Page

6

Patriot Congressman Cox Delivers Stirring War Speech

Congressman W E Cox spoke at the Corydon Court House to a packed crowd on war aims and American unity. He condemned German aggression, urged meatless and wheatless days, praised Red Cross efforts, and cited Washington while highlighting democracy over German rule. Lieutenant Evans Sherrill, in uniform, received applause.

Mr. Cox George Washington Germany Cox United States Evans Sherrill James M. She

Report of 1917 Harrison County Agricultural Society Secretary

Secretary's 1917 report lists receipts and detailed expenditures including building, track work, gate keeping, and grounds maintenance. It itemizes payments to many individuals and firms, notes balances, and includes a subscriber list for The Corydon Democrat with numerous new and renewed names.

Harrison County Agricultural Society Corydon Democrat

Notice to Hunters on Posey Township Farms

Hunters are forbidden to hunt with dog or gun at any time on farms in Posey township. The notice names Lovel G. Smith and Fred Green as parties to the proclamation.

Posey Township Lovel G. Smith Fred Green

Farm machinery sale announced near Des Pauw

The notice says Charles E. Rupp will handle the cinders from the electric light plant next year. John Heuser plans a sale of good farm machinery and implements three miles north of Des Paw near Des Moines on the upcoming Tuesday November 138.

Chas E. Rupp John Heuser Des Pauw Jobo Houser Blue River Township DePauw

Boy Hurt by Wagon Wheel on Halloween Night

Five year old Charles Kepner, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Kepner, was seriously injured when a log wagon rolled over his abdomen on East Chestnut street after a Halloween ride on the High School campus. He walked home exhausted, received medical care, and is reported to be improving. Also notices Yeager's sale lists three farm wagons and three buggies for Thursday November 22 with other property.

Charles Harry Kepner King East Chestnut Street Hallowe'en Yeager Aliso

Soldier Family Allotments and Benefits Provisions

The text outlines Section 201 on compulsory and voluntary pay allotments for soldiers to support wives and children, with a treasury funded family allowance up to 50 dollars monthly, and specific Class A and B schedules for dependents. It notes waivers possible with wife consent, and directs contact to the Bureau of War Risk Insurance for further information. It ends with unrelated local ads about store specials and a public auction listing farm property.

Secretary of War Military Treasury United States Bureau of War Tisk Insurance Division of Military and Naval Insurance Treasury Department Washington, D. C

Local Lifespan Goods On Sale At General Store

A reader list highlights a wide range of merchandise from hardware items like Buck saws and post diggers to household goods such as vacuum cleaners and mops. It also notes sporting gear including skates and velocipedes and farm supplies like churns and rakes.

Public Sale of Land and Timber Near Sharp's Mills Indiana

Public sale of land and timber from the Swarens estate will occur at the premises about one mile northeast of Sharp's Mills and six miles southwest of Depauw in Harrison county Indiana on Thursday November 22 1917 at two o clock. The tract exceeds 88 acres with a seven room two story brick house a large barn and spring house. About 35 acres are virgin timber with white oak black oak red oak poplar hickory and walnut and the right to reject bids is reserved. Terms: one third cash at sale one third in six months and one third in twelve months secured by mortgage. timber proceeds apply to notes. For details contact Charles P Swarens agent Ramsey Indiana.

David J George 8 Charles P. Swarens

Mrs Motis Attends D A R State Convention as Delegate

Mrs Maggie L Motis traveled to Indianapolis yesterday to attend the State convention of the Daughters of the American Revolution from the 7th to 9th as a delegate from the Hoosier Em Chapter. She plans to visit relatives in Columbus and Bloomington afterward.

Maggie L. Motis Indianapolis the Daughters For the American Revolution Hoosier E'm Columbus Bloomington

Hoosier Way in Kansas Farm Headlines

The Kinsley Mercury reports Levi 8 Smith gifts roasting ears from his Indiana field. Thomas McKinney, born near Elizabeth, Indiana, raises 200 acres like it and yielded over 1800 bushels of wheat. The piece suggests adopting eastern corn methods and praises Harri son county farming.

the Mercury Levi 8. Smith Thos. McKinney Indiana Smith McKinney Harrison County Kansas

Free Mail Delivery Begins in Corydon November First

Corydon residents may receive free door to door mail service starting last Thursday. Frank Stamm was tried as carrier but replacement D W Schaffer now serves. Delivery requires home or business mail boxes where sidewalks exist, with buildings numbered. Some merchants will skip this service to avoid delays. Morning mail arrives at noon, evening mail arrives next day morning.

Corydon Frank Stamm D. W. Schaffer

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W.E. Cox Court House County Council of Defense W. E. Cox Sasper C. W. Cook Ohio W. P. Huff Ameritan Red Cross Organization Third Old State House Austria Great Britain France Russia England Zac Kitterman James Brewster Eli Grableast Geo. C. Brown Alva Brown Griss Rhodes Thos. Smith John Albin F R Wright George Shuck Davis Rielys Store John Groff H Humphrey & Columber Robert Albin Frack Selfadot Thos, Smith Teamon Trek Elden Smith Herman Gilham Lone Express Wm Weaver Frank R Wright Frank E Watson Allen Amy Sylva Rhodes Wayne Denbo Ward Montgomery Ivan Smith C E Wright Hall James Mitchem James Perry Walter Glenn Pds Ae H Emily James Hisey Corydon Milling Co Straw JJ Bullett & Son Mds Ben Smith Soap Roy Stauth Cess Ccc Ceeeae Alex Mitchem Guard Jacob Bruce James Wright George Tayloree Wilford Kopp Charles Stat Sylva Rhodes Iaes J Miller Wroatinda J Miller Wroatinda Vréiise. : 4 25 Allen Stepro Lee Smith Wilford Kittertian Dave Miler Calvin Love Dan Stauth Ben Hannel Dave Cottner Jacob Pepper Supt Hall Arlie Shaffer Usher Lou Faith Guard Robart Rochester Guard Roy Stoveraste BO Roy Stover C P Trotter & Co LM O’bannon Acot Jacob Mredechem John Flames Fred G Mossler Roy Evans Ira Davis Bnj Fetzer Clarence Gleb Valentine Staub Hugh Rhodes Jacob L Conrad Georgia Wheat Emmett Beanblossom Jesse Smith Otto Smith Ed Saulman J A Miller Wright Auto Herman Meyer RB Watson James W Riely John H Heth RF Davis L Miller Harry Trotter Eli Mathis Donaldson Litho Co Mort American Trotting Association Fair Pub. H’se Ledger Co Advertising the Progress Examiner Frank Gwin Public Press Eureka Telephone Co Southern Tel Co B F Forbis Inter State Pub Ser Co Hurst and Co Kost & Becker Victor Wright Frank R. Wright Roll of Honor Philip Lind Mary McAdams New Amsterdam Henry B. Dietrich New Salisbury Lee C. Swarens Milltown Chas. Baumpartie Elizabeth John Bower Locust Point Wm. A. Holmes Youngstown Calvin Berkshire Edmond New Altbam W. FE. Davis Marshall Minn Chas. Markwell Georgetown John A. Craig Leavenworth W. Moore Depsuw Jacob Hiser Ramsey Tegi Barkz Rew Amsterdam WE. Nolot Benane Josiah Tohn W. Bowman Crarcall R.Y Irwin Brookston Paul Bigler Daisy Pearson Nevaston Boone Laconia Alonzo Brown Davidson Peter Worrtz Frank Mayfield Wm. Craig Sheldon Mia Stella Askins McCreary John A. Sonner Coredon W. Richert Flizabeth Jas T. Marsh Sam Fejork Kate Green Flizsheth Benj. R. Kirkham Fdw Hild Malon Philip C. Ott Lanesville Tohn Gering Georeetown Andres R. Raechler An Snider Cavann Arthur Hendricks Evena Tending Martin Engleman A. E. Hull Palmyra Remson Glaze Charlies Miles J.J. Bulleit & Son’s Lard Presses Yood Choppers Kouives Boy’s Aluminum Bluebird Dio Violet Mersereau Dream Theatre R. F. Davis
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