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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1916
Page
4
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The 1916 election shows Wilson winning without New York or Indiana, shocking Republicans who spent heavily there. West and Northwest returns revealed a broader national shift toward Wilson and Democratic statesmen. Republicans face lessons about new citizen factions beyond Wall Street and steel interests.
The Franklin Township Farmers Institute meets at Grange Hall in Lanesville on December 26, 1916 with a full schedule from 9 15 am. to 2 30 pm including talks on cattle care and laying hens and premiums for corn potatoes apples bread aprons cakes and pies. Joe Votich is chairman and William Jank secretary. A sale of a good eight room house with lot in Corydon and other parcels is offered for $1000 to $50 with inquiries at the office.
Republican National Chairman Wilcox receives congratulations from Hughes as no recount will be demanded. The statement underscores official stance on the election outcome and preserves party positions without delay or further action.
After weeks of watchful waiting Charles E Hughes Republican candidate for President sends telegram to Woodrow Wilson congratulating him on re election. Wilson replies with thanks and cabinet and foreign leaders flood in with congratulations while the California canvass confirms Wilson victory by roughly 1 200 to 8 800 votes.
Norfolk hosts a December 11 to 14 1926 congress on The Changed Outlook International Reconstruction Resulting from the European War. Leading figures include Wellington Koo Robert Cansing Josephus Daniels David Houston and William Redfield with the President expected. Co operating groups meet on related topics and foreign relations with China and the Orient.
Governor Samuel M. Ralston proclaims Thursday November 30 1916 as Thanksgiving Day urging observance with national peace and civic harmony. The notice cites state prosperity and social cooperation while prompting sober patriotic action across Indiana. A local sale notice and a request for signed letters to the editor follow the proclamation text.
Henry A. Voehl of Plainfield New Jersey describes helping a close friend with a severely sprained ankle. He gave Sloan's Liniment, the ankle improved in three days and the friend returned to work in four days. Sloan's Liniment priced 26c 60c and 1.00.
John E. Engleman and Cora Langdon advertise an 118 acre farm 1.5 miles south of Corydon on Laconian Pike with a six room house two barns and also offer a good nine year old mare and a light spring wagon for sale. They seek to rent a good Harrison county farm and mention several local residents and a trip to Indianapolis.
New Middletown hosts a Farmers Institute with a morning program on dairy care crops and poultry led by Lewis Saylor Mrs. Oliver Kline and Lewis Taylor plus a noon corn vegetable and fruit contest with cash prizes. Afternoon sessions feature Farm Manures by Professor J. L. Fogel. Jacob Schneider chairs with Jesse S. Smith as secretary and Wim Hedges as treasurer. Entries by noon. membership required for entry eligibility.
Former residents of the county, Miss Grace Watson daughter of Edward Watson and a former school teacher, wed Clarence Higgenbottom in Denver Colorado on November 8. The couple, now housekeeping in the Inn Dpts Denver, stunned friends in Indiana and Colorado. The piece also notes a Thanksgiving dinner at Elizabeth Presbyterian church and the Southwestern Teachers Association meeting in Evansville Friday and Saturday.
The administrator announces that although the estate holds only an undivided interest in most items, the entire personal property will be sold at the December 4 sale. Eli J. Grable is named as administrator.
President Wilson and Governor Raston call on Americans to observe Thanksgiving with gratitude. Corydon residents are invited to Union Thanksgiving services at the United Brethren church featuring music by the Choral Club and a sermon by Rev. M A Cossa boom at the Christian Church.
Perseverance Mrs Ella Watson near Central visited sister Mrs Leonard Hasken Thursday. Maurice Kitterman returns to New Albany after a week with parents Zack and Mrs. Kitterman. Nellie Kitterman visited Florence Brown on Sunday. Floyd Kitterman and Willie of Central visited cousin Nell Keller Sunday. Tra Beeter hosted by Marshall Kitterman. Wylie Deatrick visited Guy Gordon. Samuel Lasley is not improving. Emma Deatrick Sunday visit with Annie Daley. Horace Jacob and daughter Mabel visited her parents. Daniel Rowe visited Wednesday. Benjamin Lasley leaves Thursday for Indianapolis to visit his children. Visitors to Mr and Mrs James Kitterman Sunday include Roy Kitterman and two children Claud and Bernice, Linsde0 Stonecipher and son Loren, Jacie Stonecipher and Maurice Kitterman.
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