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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1918
Page
5
A wartime poem urges civilians to account for their faith during conflict. It contrasts returning soldiers with those who stayed behind and questions whether the latter kept a blameless conscience and unwavering belief in victory. The poem warns that fear and doubt betray the nation and align with the enemy.
Reported grand jury dismissal by Judge Collins delays primary fraud cases as witnesses near examination. Republican infighting, police morals squad clashes, and registration improprieties fuel defeatist talk in Marion County.
The reader reports volatile weather with heat followed by cold, and little rain over a month. Bucklin area crops failed overall, but some corn and wheat survive within fifteen to twenty miles. A stacker earned $6.00 a day. farmers sow again despite dryness as war bonds efforts continue locally. J J Rubbit & Son advertises cross cut saws and lard presses now in season.
A large Modern Woodman gathering occurred Friday night at Gresham Camp Lodge hall Corydon with about one hundred Woodmen from Crandall Valley City and Laconia Camps. State Deputy McGath and District Deputy Inman spoke on the order’s work then attendees watched a Woodman moving picture at Dream Theatre.
Attorney Charles L. Fleshman of Okmulgee has been appointed United States probate attorney for the district by Indian Commissioner Cato Sells. The appointment fills the remainder of the presidential term with a $2500 yearly salary and federal office support. Fleshman, previously from Indiana, has led Democratic efforts here and served four years as prosecuting attorney in his home county.
Heirs of the late Jackson Ruget announce a public auction on the premises two miles west of Ramsey. The farm totals 98 acres with about 30 acres well timbered. The sale is set for Saturday October 19 1918 at 1 PM. Terms to be announced the day of sale. Auctioneer Kt. F. Davis and agent Leonard W. Rigot listed.
Trustee William H. Stewart fixes Saturday office days for Puena Vista residents. Beginning April 20 1918 he will be at John Fink's store from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to handle official business for the township.
The letter explains a Sunday trip to Louisville to hire a linotype machinist for repairs at the Courier Journal and Times office and the Republican office. It defends the choice as necessary, notes adherence to government fuel orders, and mentions Dr Hess and International poultry food as good stock.
The notice urges voters to register by October 7 to be eligible for the November election. It warns that those who fail to register by the date will not be entitled to vote in the upcoming fall election.
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