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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1913
Page
2
The Corydon Democrat, published weekly, traces its 1856 founding with stated circulation of around 400. Advertising and subscription rates are listed including one year and six month options, with various mis-spaced entries indicating pricing and service terms.
Hon Richard M Milburn of Jasper Indiana announces another bid for the Democratic nomination for Attorney General at the state convention and in the coming election He is a noted lawyer and former State Senator from Dubois and Davies counties He has lectured at Indiana University in summer sessions and previously taught in Dubois County early in his career
The Sun portrays itself as an independent, nonpartisan paper serving Indianapolis residents. It rejects being used as a tool by Richard Smith or political interests and criticizes the News' approach to the state administration, while praising Governor Crovernor for not being manipulated.
Farmers urged to keep more livestock to boost profitability and fertility of soil. Critics note widespread selling of high grade stock and neglect of best farming practices. Article argues for strengthened poultry raising and stock numbers to improve farm prosperity and county production.
Scottsburg lawyer and editor Sam Wells signals his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Secretary of State at the state convention next year. A former legislator and ardent reformer, Wells opposes machine politics and seeks broad support across the district alongside his strong state name recognition. Also notices include a public auction by Williamth Nolet and the upcoming Federation of Brotherhods meeting with a strong program anticipated.
The thirty sixth annual Wheatland Plowing Match draws over five thousand farmers to northern Illinois. Billy Fairweather, long recognized as the world’s champion, sees tractor plowing rise as three methods compete for the silver cup, highlighting efficiency, cost, and broader farm utility.
The tractor is not a rival to one man but to every farmer who before its arrival endured the farm’s hardest labor. It marks a shift from human toil to mechanical power, redefining roles on the field and redefining what counts as effort.
A group gathered September 15 at Mr. and Mrs. Walter McRae home to celebrate Irene McRae's 16th birthday. Guests included relatives and friends such as Sarah Kitterman Minnie Tubler Mabel Carpenter Sylvia Sivans and Es ther LaDuke. Irene received dresses handkerchiefs cards beads and candy as the party featured dining, chat, and laughter before adjourning late.
Local shop advertises a closing out sale on winter stock with prices at cost. Readers urged to buy before stock runs out and to check Witsea decor items as part of the assortment.
The document orders the defendant to appear on the first day of the next term of the Harrison Circuit Court in Corydon to answer complaints by the plaintiff. It notes a key issue and directs the clerk Amos Lemmon to issue the summons with the session date in September.
In the matter of the estate of Robert Brown, deceased, Harrison Circuit Court No. The court on December 21 found the estate likely insolvent and ordered settlement. Creditors are notified to file their claims against the estate for allowances.
The administrator of the estate of Christena Bea, deceased, will sell at public auction at the decedent's late residence in Jackson Subdivision Loew Delip Harrison County Indiana. The sale includes farming and household goods such as a gray mare, two chickens, geese, stove and heating stoves, mowing and gardening tools, plows, harness, wagons, hay, copper kettle, and kitchen furniture. Purchaser to pay with a note at six percent interest. attorney fees and sureties provided. Auctioneer Joseph L Walk, Davis Auctioneer.
Notice states at 2 o'clock p m October 18 1913 at the County Treasurer's office Corydon Harrison County Indiana the county will offer for sale free travel road bonds totaling 12600. Forty bonds of 5.00 each dated August 8 1915 bear 4 percent annual interest with semiannual interest and the first bond payable May 1 19 16.
Notice that at the county treasurer’s office in Corydon Harrison County Indiana bonds for Taylor Township free gravel road are offered for sale in the amount of 4120.60 dollars. The bonds are dated 8 19 and bear interest at percent payable semiannually, with denominations of ten.
Notice is given that the Harrison County Treasurer will offer for sale free gravel road bonds totaling 5600 with each bond dated June 1 and bearing interest at 4 per year. The sale occurs at the County Treasurer's office in Corydon.
A local seller advertises two year old broke mules around 15 hands high in good condition. Contact JU Taylor Corgdon R R with Sept Liew for details on purchase and terms.
A eighty acre farm in Posey township known as the Mike Copler farm is offered for sale. Includes pair buildings and good running water with roughly half cleared and half timber. A bargain advertised by George Woertz Crandall Ind. Contact Crandall exchange, sept Py-oew.
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Classified notice seeking a sound six year old general purpose mare for farm work. Contact A. W. Yeager in Mauekport via Eureka Phone for details and arrangements.
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