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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1920
Page
11
The fragment lists departure times from Corydon and New Albany with unclear designations and initials A. M. P. M. Ben A. Flock appears as a person or entity. The readable items indicate schedule style but lack full context or complete details.
The Harrison County Agricultural Society held its annual election at Corydon Court House on Tuesday November 4 naming Amos Lemmon as President and listing Fred Messler as Vice President and C Plaine Hays as Secretary. Dan Stauth was the prior president and received 46 votes in a tight race. Other directors and officers included Dr Amzi Weaver Austin McCauley Clarence Quebbeman Jane M Durnil and several township nominees with varied vote totals. The article praises Lemmon’s past service and the committee’s plans for a strong fair year.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh at all stages by acting through the blood to the mucous surfaces. The advertisement offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and invites readers to request testimonials from F T Cheney and Co of Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists.
A 160 gallon gasoline tank owned by John Schuppert burned last Wednesday morning after he used a lantern near the faucet to check the filling level. The flame was quickly extinguished with no further damage reported.
Readable text notes a transaction or penalty at Mites Variety store involving children and hose items. The fragment mentions fines or penalties and a price or penalty code O47-3Ww.
Frank McHarry of Posey township broke his arm Friday November 6 when a horse he rode bolted and struck a fence post during a sharp turn, tossing him from the saddle.
Latinsingline reports from Tuenos Aires note Latin American leaders face a choice if the United States election shifts policy. They may abandon the Monroe Doctrine rather than the League of Nations, but the scene remains unsettled as interpretations differ between Harding and Wilson on the doctrine’s meaning and obligations.
Local advertisement promotes Carnation Flour from Middletown Milling Co in Middletown Indiana. Slogan emphasizes reliability and urges purchase at local stores or the mill. listing Oscar McCollum as proprietor.
A cluttered local column reports residents in the area including Robert Kirkham shredding corn, Mrs. Clarence Elis visiting in Indianapolis, Nelda Buse employed in New Albany, and Ora Beanblossom family visiting. Lorena Brown returns from Louisville after tumor removal. Aunt Emily Chappel near death, and Alva Frakes in tuberculosis. A revival meeting at Smiths Camp Ground continues, with attendance at Ludlow school house and local movements such as Duggins moving to Henry Horn farm and Woodie Morton buying a Ford.
A pre supper at No 3 Washington street school house Franklin township on Saturday night November 20 invites girls to bring cod pies and boys to come prepared to enjoy fishing. Nettie Lotien is the teacher.
An offer to deposit any amount from 1 dollar at The Savings and Toan Association of Corydon with interest paid twice a year. The promotion emphasizes easy savings and steady returns through a pay court system.
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