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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1918
Page
3
A rural opinion argues that a community thrives when merchants support farmers and local progress. It cites a Fourth Liberty Loan in Harrison county where ten town businesses refused to meet the quota, prompting renewed solicitation. Farmers face labor shortages as sons serve abroad.
A terse patriotic plea signed An American condemns pro slack merchantism and urges citizens to do their part by buying a bond as blood flows on the battlefields of France.
The Corydon Democrat reports 385000 subscribes in the Fourth Liberty Loan drive with a call to borrowers to settle pledges through their designated banks. Local officials warn failure to complete payments could lower the county’s apportionment and delay end of war funding.
Clinton Fink announces as Democratic nominee for Trustee of Posey Township and asks voters for support at the election on Tuesday November 5 1918.
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Clifton agents near completion of wheat sowing. Kilmer Williar suffers severe rheumatism. John May George Jones and others visit Corydon. Mrs Clinton Williar referenced in Illinois. Patriotice meeting held at Laconia. Ray Williar family guests of parents Nate Williar. Jay helps his ailing father. Barre Portis visits uncle in May. Death of Bernice Hild of New Albany shocks locals. former Clifton Sunday School member leaves four brothers and a sister and two brothers in service. Community extends sympathy.
Report details Harrison and Floyd counties sending beds linens and pillows for Camp Zachary Taylor base hospital during the influenza epidemic. Counts include 501 sheets 147 pillows 456 handkerchiefs 6148 towels 139 wash rags 28 blankets 1456 pillow cases 51 night shirts 5 bath robes 14 hot water bottles and 6 ice caps. A letter from a Harrison county resident praises contributions and notes praise from hospital officers comparing to Louisville.
W D Morgan of Posey township urges Corydon to install a watering trough for horses. He notes frequent lumber hauling to Corydon and says it would be a small expense and a courteous amenity for country visitors. The Commercial Club should discuss the idea with the Town Board.
A year after a farewell the text laments absence and lingering grief. It recalls joyful moments with the deceased, contrasts sunlit days with lingering sorrow, and vows that only heartfelt memories and faith sustain. The piece credits Mrs. D. L. Hise for sending the comforting poem.
Elsie Byrn died September 25 1918 at age nine after contracting diphtheria. Born May 9 1909 she leaves her father mother sister and brother along with many relatives and friends to mourn her loss. The family bids Elsie farewell as she joins the angels.
A major blaze at Corydon Junction last Monday destroyed the Houser ware room and a dwelling, stable, garage, chicken house, and ice house. The hotel and Hendrick store were saved by neighbors while fire crews and townspeople hauled water from cisterns and ponds. Oswell Martin lost wheat from the ware room. insurance covered about half the value, with total burned property around 3600 dollars. The cause remains uncertain though a Martin child is suspected.
Crandall born Beatrice Sims Smith widow of Silas Smith died in Brazil Ind after heart failure following an appendectomy ten days earlier. Born March 23 1897 she married March 25 1917 and was a U B Church member. Sympathy to her parents Clarence A Sims and family.
The heirs of the late Jackson Bigot will auction a ninety eight acre farm two miles west of Ramsey on Saturday October 19 1918 at 1 PM. About thirty acres are well timbered. Terms announced sale day. R F Davis auctioneer Leonard W Rigot agent.
A brief memorial note expresses ongoing love and remembrance for Nolena and Edward Burn. The piece closes with an advertisement for wood heat listers and tight air products from Geo. B. Wahl in Corydon Indiana.
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