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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1918
Page
4
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The article lists Democratic nominees across Harrison County for county offices and state senate representation. It highlights Charles T. Brown for Prosecuting Attorney, Stewart A. Beals for Joint Senator, Charles W. Thomas for Joint Representative, Peter O. Wiarton for County Treasurer, Henry W. Denbo for County Recorder, John K. Morris for Sheriff, Thomas F. Neely for County Coroner, and William J. Dest for County Surveyor with notes on their backgrounds and qualifications.
An essay reflects on how women in past wars wore mourning and how public sentiment shifts during wartime. It notes that in the current conflict the nation urges quiet remembrance and avoids sensational displays. A reference cites Indiana poet James Whitcomb Riley describing soldiers who are “just away” rather than dead, honoring sacrifice.
The World highlights massive wartime output by the United States. American soldiers abroad, shipbuilding milestones, and soaring tonnage reflect rapid industrial expansion. Total vessels launched reach 482 with 2,592,65 dead-weight tons. The nation leads in shipyards and ongoing construction while promising ample foodstuffs for the armies and allies.
John W. Colvin a respected farmer of Taylor Township near Rosewood died suddenly at his home on September 17. He had worked the day before and retired at his usual hour. A son found him dead in bed. Funeral services were held September 19 in Corydon with burial in Colvin cemetery. Survived by Abel Colvin, a brother Luke H. Colvin and two half brothers Clarence and Harris Colvin. He was known as John Wille to friends.
Crandall notes, visits by Mrs Edw Jovans to Corydon, Miss Kathleen Scheler to New Albany, and Dr Baker reports a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Geo Beal. Several residents travel or recover, with illness of Mrs Leaser and kidney issues of Wm Miller. The September meeting of the WCTU at Mrs America Flock home is set for September 16 at 2 PM with topic Promoting Total Abstinence. members urged to attend.
The letter urges voluntary cooperation among consumers to pool resources for next year’s harvests. It stresses securing seashore control for Allied and American supplies and praises the administration’s handling of food and war needs while condemning criticism as harmful to wartime effort.
Sam offers twice daily automobile trips between Corydon and New Albany with pickups at Hoosier Dairy Lunch Restaurant 315 Pearl Street New Albany. Depart Corydon 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM. from New Albany 9:30 AM and 7:30 PM. One Sunday trip 4:30 PM from Corydon. returns 7:30 PM. Extra trips when practical and pickups at way points.
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