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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1919
Page
4
The notice lists advertising rates per inch and per line, with special rates for standing ads. It includes durations of three months to one year in or out of county and subscription details, indicating prices such as 31.50 for one year out of county and 1.50 for one year in county.
The Corydon Republican notes Taft’s criticism of President Wilson’s unconditional treaty ratification and his support for League of Nations with reservations. It argues Taft’s sincerity but questions political motives and potential impact on the Republican ticket and ratification dynamics.
Capper's Weekly argues compulsory military training has broad banking and farm opposition. It notes bankers want training but avoid sending their sons to fight, while farmers and mass public largely oppose it. Indiana editors and legislators previously supported universal military training.
A Harrison County line in a Corydon Republican article on the Goodrich Tax Law misprinted Steuben County, noting increased assessments falling heaviest on land and improvements. The piece, part of a statewide defense campaign, had wires crossed and briefly revealed unintended regional impact.
The Atlanta session of the United Confederate Veterans endorses the League of Nations drawing fire from a local Republican paper. The Indiana M. EB. Conference in Indianapolis reportedly also backed the League, but the editors note they had not yet noticed the Indiana meeting.
An editorial roundup accuses a bloc of Republican U S Senators of indecency in their treatment of the Wilson administration and the peace treaty. It cites calls to remove several senators and denounces dissent as cowardly. Dr G N Little of New Albany is elected president of the Third District Dental Society.
A survey of humorous and odd epitaphs from various cemeteries, including New London County Connecticut and Westminster Abbey. It notes inscriptions like My I wife and His widow and recounts Ben Jonson’s brief Rare Ben Jonson epitaph carved after Jack Young paid eighteen pence.
Sherman will sell at public auction on Thursday October 30 1919 at his residence 1 1/2 miles northeast of Mauckport. Items include two work horses three cows two calves a road wagon a plow harrow hay tobacco sticks and various farm implements plus a Ford touring car. Sale starts at 9:30 a.m. Auctioneer Essa Richard. Also subscription note and local ad content follow with minor unrelated text.
Public sale by Columbus Payton as guardian of Amos Lemmel at the residence 2.5 miles SE of New Middleton on Thursday October 30 1919. Items include Empire Jr wheat drill Buckeye riding cultivator horse drawn wagon Deering mower Eureka telephone share telephone box hay rake turning plow roller horses cows heifers colt driving mare buggy harness milch cow hay corn sausage grinder lard press oil tank milk separator plus house furniture and other articles. Sale starts 9 30 A M terms usual. Auctioneer John Seipel. 015-2w
George L Farish died October 1 at his home near New Middletown aged 71. Funeral held at Musselman church October 2 with Rev M C Patterson preaching. he had been ill but active until shortly before death, likely heart trouble. He is survived by a widow and four children Oscar L Farish of New Middletown, Mrs William Zimmerman of Posey township, Mrs Grace Smith of Jeffersonville, and Lieut Castle Farish of St Louis. His brother John died September 22.
For sale a 1916 Ford touring car with all equipment in good running order. Asking price 275 dollars. Contact Edward Hild Pilchers Kentucky.
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