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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1922
Page
2
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Ex Governor Samuel M. Ralston, elected to the Senate, urged Armistice Day supporters in Indianapolis to pursue adjusted compensation for World War veterans. He praised veterans' sacrifice, warned against militarism, and framed compensation as a moral debt beyond dollars.
The Truiantapolis News critiques Newberry’s resignation as weakly defended and notes it may avert further Senate battles over his seat. The piece argues Townsend’s loss stemmed from nationwide factors, not Newberry, and implies resignation could spare both the Senate and Newberry himself from further defeat.
The piece questions lame duck lawmakers from Congress who sit until March 4 and may be offered federal jobs afterward to secure votes for President Warren G. Harding's Ship Subsidy program. It suggests this tactic could influence passage of the subsidy.
Washington November 21 The Senate formally dropped Thuman H Newberry from the Michigan seat after his resignation letter was read and a copy to the Michigan Governor was circulated The action drew applause from galleries as Senator Harrison praised the development and predicted a favorable session ahead with the seating of a distinguished lady and the reading of Newberry's letter
A 1922 letter from J D Marsh of Los Angeles to Corydon Indiana residents discusses a progressive era for Corydon, concerns about a bank failure and local news, touches on war politics, and notes Marsh’s hope for the paper’s growth and reader happiness.
The article reviews postwar Republican criticism of La Follette and Newberry, noting Newberry resigned after election-day backlash. It discusses Capper and Harding's Ship Subsidy fight, farmer relief efforts, and public sentiment. It mentions Fordney McCumber tariff and a county fair event hosted by Harrison Grange.
Miles' Variety Store urges readers to inspect the top rated efficient radio receiving equipment from Westinghouse and General Electric, promoting safer, cheaper ownership and inviting in-store viewing.
Indianapolis reports over one billion Tuberculosis Christmas Seals are on sale nationwide to fund anti TB work. Indiana will receive several million seals. Since 1907 the program raised about 20 billion, funding hospitals, clinics, nurses, research, publicity, and health campaigns including open air schools and health education for millions of children.
Georgia's Mrs. W H Felton becomes the first woman to take the oath as a U S senator in Washington. Her term may last a day before Walter F George, elected Nov 7, succeeds her to fill the late Senator Watson's unexpired term.
The Ford Touring Car with One Man Top and improvements lists a new price of 298.00 dollars. Visitors can inspect at W. H. Bulleit & Sons and place orders to secure timely delivery.
Indianapolis November 15. The County Commissioners Association of Indiana adopted a resolution approving a one cent per gallon gasoline tax for statewide use on county road maintenance. A committee will draft a bill for introduction in the January legislative session. John W. Carlisle serves as secretary and treasurer.
The organization said it was anticipated the proposal would gain approval from county commissioners statewide, signaling broad backing across jurisdictions.
Notice from the administrator of the Sarah C. Arnold estate of Harrison County Indiana announces a public auction on December 30, 1922 at 2 p.m. for multiple described tracts totaling 70 acres, with sale subject to court approval and minimum two thirds of appraised value. Terms require one third cash, balance in two equal installments within six and eighteen months, secured by mortgage.
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