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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1917
Page
4
An old newspaper ad lists display rates at 15 cents per inch and 5 cents per line for banded ads with special standing-rate terms after three months. It details subscription conditions for out of county and in county, including durations of one, six, and three months and advance payment requirements.
The Indianapolis Star reports on telegrams between Emperor Wilhelm II and Czar Nicholas II found among the former czar’s papers after his arrest. The letters reveal Wilhelm’s plots for world power, subjugation of France and Britain, and plans to overrun Denmark, with Nicholas portrayed as weak. The revelations show Wilhelm’s belief in divine right and disregard for sovereignty.
The piece argues Germany must be defeated to force a democratic peace led by world powers, condemning Kaiser Wilhelm II for dictatorial control, militarism, and education subservience. It notes the Kaiser's call for reconciliation without surrender, while condemning German atrocity and the lust for conquest.
A Louisville Evening Post critique from September 27, 1917 urges punishment for Germany after World War I. It calls for surrender restoration and reparation, demanding Alsace Lorraine return to France and Belgium rebuilt under German oversight, and cites the Lusitania and Bernstorff as warnings.
The Sweden election returns signal a government shift likely to affect war progress. Disclosures of German duplicity and embargo clamps push Swedes to end war traffic with Germany and curb Berlin sympathies. Conservatives fall from 86 to 58 seats while Socialists rise to 86. Liberals gain. The shift foreshadows an anti conservative government reducing German influence. Indianapolis Star September 28 1917. Murray Farnsley handed cash to pay Democratic subscription at Glenwood Park Farmers and Merchants Jubilee. he is Floyd county’s prominent fruit grower and well liked.
An advertisement urges mothers to avoid silent illness and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a concentrated tonic that revitalizes blood, strengthens tissues, nourishes nerves, and builds overall strength. It claims no alcohol and cites Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield New Jersey as makers.
Buenos Aires on Sept 25 saw a massive anti Germany demonstration with about 200000 marchers led by Uruguayan lawmakers. Citizens cheered the visitors, flowers and flags were tossed, and business halted as public opinion showed unity with Argentina. The piece also notes readers about subscriptions and local notices.
Washington Sept 17 The House Rules Committee acts on resolutions to probe charges against members raised by Rep Heflin Alabama and others alleged by Rep Howard Georgia about Count Von Bernstorff offering 50 000 to influence Congress Norton North Dakota appears to back Heflin’s call for an investigation Heflin says he will name individuals he suspects. Secretary Tumulty denies President Wilson rebuked Heflin and says the President has not taken part in the controversy.
For sale S C Brown Leghorn cockerels. Contact Frank E Dropsey Corydon by phone or in writing. 819-3.
Arlie Ernest Langenburg born Sept 18 1916 died Sept 12 1917 at Webster Township after five weeks of illness. Survived by mother and father, one brother, two sisters, two grandfathers, two aunts, two uncles and many relatives. Funeral at Rogers Camp Ground Sept 14 conducted by Rev Minter. burial beside his brother who died two years earlier.
For sale a ten acre tract east of Corydon on Corydon and New Albany pike includes good house cellar stable two large cisterns and other out-buildings with seven acres cultivated two in timber and fruit trees apples pears plums peaches and cherries pictures available. Sale valid for sixty days. Henry W. Denbo 819 tf Stephen Dannacher Webster township visited the office last Saturday after fracturing his left leg in August and is now on crutches awaiting recovery. A No 4 Stover Feed Mill is advertised by Farmer & Co with showings at J. G. Zabel's Lanesville.
The undersigned I L and C O Rosenbarger announce a private sale of show cases tables stools stores and other articles used in their restaurant and confectionery plus the soda fountain at a bargain. They seek quick sale due to new fixtures for a new building. Offer prices requested.
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