Local notes span visits sales and town repairs in Corydon
Attorney Thomas J. Wilson trip to Indianapolis noted. Visits include Oscar Hauswald Herm an Ott and Mrs Wm Musselman. Listings show a Jersey cow for sale and oil paint salesmen sought by The Glen Reining Company. Town repairs on Chestnut Street east of the old route involve J A Stevens. Citizen movements include Purdue student John Hall visiting parents and local residents traveling to Wyandotte Cave and to New Middletown Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barnett
Wm. Musselman
Frank. N
Corydon
Wyandotte Cave
Chestnut Street
J. A. Stevens
Mildred Detrick visit and local notices in Corydon
A compilation of social news from Corydon and nearby areas includes visits by Mildred Detrick in Louisville and Leonard Stepro returning from Lafayette, transfers of local families, a newborn Ralph Oliver to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bube, and plans for community activities. Also notes missing items, local letters, a job ad for White House Department Store, and a church ladies sale set for October 27.
Corydon Pythians Subscribe to Liberty Bonds and War Relief
The Knights of Pythias Lodge of Corydon subscribes $500 of the Second Liberty Loan after previously taking $100 of the first loan. The lodge now holds $600 in bonds and has raised over £100 in cash for the Pythian War Relief Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Corydon
Pythian War Relief Fund
Bucklin Native Visits County For Garter Return
William H Davis from Bucklin Kansas returns to his birthplace after thirty three years away. He traveled with his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Clay Davis whose father died five years ago and the mother now seventy seven. Davis serves on the county Board of Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H Davis
Bucklin
Kansas
Henry Clay Davis
Local Farmers Hear Of Clover Seed Crop Yields
Newton Byrne of Jackson township visited Corydon on business with his two sons Ben and John. The family recently completed hulling clover seed and threshed over 300 bushels for area farmers. Fred Lindsey from near Crandall produced the largest crop, 39 bushels from 11 acres, promising a solid return at current prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Byrne
Jackson Township
Corydon
Mr. Byrne
Ben
John
Fred Lindsey
Crandall
Lindsey
Local notices and social items from Corydon area
Community updates include residents traveling to Illinois and Fort Wayne, a lost shotgun in Corydon, visits from Miss Essie Knowland and Miss Ruth Hinkley, and a telegraph about joining the navy. Also reported are a bee tree honey harvest south of Corydon, upcoming Mary Toops farm sale near Elizabeth, livestock purchases by Wiseman, and local family moves and health news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Buchanan
Ab Hunter
Joe Feller
Corydon
Corydon Branch Railroad
Mr. Hunter
Residents Read Letters From Dts and Guests
Dts Cave Miller received a letter from her husband stating he arrived safely at Albuquerque New Mexico last Thursday for his health. He met Roy Miller brother of Wilbur Miller and family also in Albuquerque for Roys health. Oscar Guest returned to Charleston Nebraska after two months in this county with his mother Mrs Joseph King and his half brother Pat King. Oscar has been in Nebraska eight years and will farm with his mother keeping house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turley
W. Turley
Franklin Township
Central Indiana University
Idianapolis
Roy
Jets Township
Floyd County
Corydon
M C
New Middletown
Irs Himmelheber
New Ai
Reseu
Alonzo P. Dellinger
J. W. Dellinger
Cincinnati
Navy
Evan Sherrill
James M. Sherrill
Washington Township
Washington City
Dts
Cave Miller
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Roy Miller
Wilbur Miller
Oscar Guest
Charleston
Nebraska
Mre
Joseph King
Pat King
Oscar
Walter Couple Subscribe After Wedding in Louisville
Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Walter of Taylor township visited Corydon yesterday, subscribed to the Democrat, and announced their marriage on October 12 in Louisville. They bought a small Taylor township farm near Mrs Walter's birthplace. she was formerly Miss Mary Bube.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Gehring
Louisville
Taylor Township
A. F. Walter
Scott Kelly
Corydon
Democrat
Applebutter Apples Sell For 65c A Bushel
Applebutter apples are priced at 65 cents per bushel at the Miles 5 and 10c Store.
Patriotic Day Speaker Arthur Robinson To Address Corydon
By presidential proclamation, Patriotic Day is observed nationwide today. In Corydon at two pm citizens may gather in the Court House or Auditorium to hear State Senator Arthur Robinson of Indianapolis, an Army officer, deliver a stirring patriotic address.
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Corydon
Court House
Arthur Robinson
Indianapolis
United States Army
Camn
Zachary Taylor
Public Sale by Simon Bour in Vesey Township
Simon Bour will sell his personal property at public auction at his residence in Sugar Greys river bottom Vesey township on Tuesday November 20 1917. Items include one horse three head of cattle farm wagon bogey labor farm machinery and implements about 170 bushels of corn rib some household furniture and many other smaller articles. Usual terms see sale bills. Sale to begin at ten o clock a m. William Jones and Son Auctioneers and Clerks.
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Simon Bour
Sugar Greys
Vesey
William Jones
Mrs. F. M. Bartley Celebrates Eighty Birthday
Mrs. F. M. Bartley of this place turned eighty yesterday. Captain Bartley hosted a family gathering with daughter Mrs. Geo. B. Delac, nephew br. Frank M. Melton and his son Francis, and Dr. and Mrs. Fenner of Louisville. A fine dinner followed and all enjoyed a pleasant day.
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F. M. Bartley
Captain Bartley
Geo. B. Delac
Frank M. Melton
Francis
Narrow Escape Near Tragic Tree Incident In Busse Township
Fulkerson of Busse townships narrowly escaped serious injury in a morning accident while cutting amber for a Louisville firm. A falling tree limb struck him, leaving him unconscious until yesterday with only a slim chance of recovery. He is about 48, married with three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Way Fulkerson
Busse
Meeling Desi
George
Morris Crosier
Louisville
Mr. F
Reverend Cossaboom to Speak in Gary Indiana Tonight
Rev M A Cossaboom of this place traveled to Gary Indiana to deliver an address for the American Christian Issa Board this evening. He is noted as a popular speaker on religious topics. Miss Edna Yeager Mauckport reports her brother Roscoe sailed from New York City last Friday for France. He has served about four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Cossaboom
Gary
Indiana
American Christian Issa Board
Edna Yeager
Mauckport
Roscoe
New York City
France
Veterans and families visit during wartime in Indiana towns
Clyde Kitterman and John L. Farnsley in training camps visit parents in Posey township and Locust Point respectively. A call to citizens to resist and support the war effort is included. Boxing legend Bob Fitzsimmons dies in Chicago. Dr. B J Teaford in training at Ft. Benjamin Harrison visits Lanerville. A farm formerly owned by Adam Stoker near Corydon is noted.
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Clyde Kitterman
Camp
Zachary
John L. Farnsley
B. J. Teaford
Benjamin Ee
Lanerville
Speaking campaign fills Harrison county with war talks
Inetweek reports patriotic meetings across Harrison county last Friday Saturday and Monday with addresses by Rev. Moore Kattram Cos saboom Wicke and county leaders. Attorneys and the school superintendent attended. Strong interest shown. editor regrets not participating due to private business. Many want updates on the war situation and pledge to help win the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inetweek
Harrison County
Joseph G. Moore
J. Lu. Kattram
United Brethren
M. A. Cossaboom
Corydon
Albert Wicke
C. W., Cook
T. J. Wilson
William Habermel
C. Blaine Hays
Jones
Clyde R. Lottick
Harry McGrain
Chas. W. Thomas
John H. Heth
A. O. DeWeese
the Democrat
Practical Health Hint Dangers of Bad Teeth
Dangers of untreated bad teeth include cancer risk, especially tongue cancer common from ages forty to sixty. One third of cases link jagged or decayed teeth or poor plates to cancer. If treatment does not relieve an ulcer, prompt operation is needed as this cancer can be quickly fatal.
Creating Themselves: Industrial Men and Prices
A quotation from Industrial Management asserts that producers and workers keep prices high by underutilizing time. It argues that men can achieve in six to seven hours what they currently do in nine or ten, and that workers fail to maximize their hours, cheating themselves.
State forests by acreage across thirteen states
State forests totaling over 3,600,000 acres span thirteen states. New York leads with 1,826,000 acres, Pennsylvania follows with 1,008,000 acres, and Wisconsin ranks third with 400,000 acres.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Potted Foods and Indigenous Food Preservation
The article notes a strong probability that the practice of potted foods derives from North American Indians who dried venison, pounded it into a paste, and pressed it into cakes for winter sustenance.
Potatoes in Hills Debated in Suburbus Field
A cartoon dialogue from the Buffalo Express discusses planting potatoes in a five acre rented lot in Suburbus. The debate centers on whether to use hills or a level field, citing farming guidance on hill planting practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suburbus
Buffalo Express
Why He Didn't Save
Detrait Free Press notes a sharp quip on frugality. A speaker asserts that saving money would force cheating grocer and coal man, reflecting attitudes toward thrift and honesty in tough times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detrait Free Press
Inquisitive Quip Sparks Detroit Debate
A witty remark from the Detroit Free Press mocks a social rival, asking if a relative of a wife or someone with a better job than you is the source of laughter, reflecting local humor and ribbing culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Sixteen Soldiers Lost On American Transport Antilles
An American transport Antilles was torpedoed on October 17 during a homeward voyage from France. Seventy died, including sixteen soldiers returning from France, many in berths or while dressing. The explosion killed engineers and crew below, and the stern sank after a partial capsize, with survivors in the water for up to an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antilles
France
Parcel Post Social at Woodman Hall Hosts Saturday Night
A social at Woodman Hall in New Middletown invites locals to join this Saturday night. Attendees can enjoy chicken, oysters, salad, cake, coffee, and other items while supporting the parcel post committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Hall
New Middletown
Local Woman Severely Sprained After Wagon Accident
Mrs Hays Crosier of near Mauckport sustained serious injuries last Monday when a wagon team jolted her from the wagon. Initially feared a broken neck, doctors later diagnosed a severe neck and shoulder sprain.
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Hays Crosier
Mauckport
Marriage Licenses Listed for Four Couples
The notice lists four marriage licenses granted to Heter E Eirch and Alice R Pennel Herman L Hannel and Ola A Best Richard I Mauck and Pearl Hershman Creaton Della McKim and Golda A Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heter E. Eirch and
Alice R. Pennel
Herman L. Hannel
Ola A
Richard I. Mauck
Pearl Hersh
Man. Creaton Della McKim and
Golda A. Gerdon
Village Life In China Democracy Of Peasant Governance
The piece describes Chinese village life as democratic or communistic in practice with peasant proprietors and clan government. It notes absence of feudal lords, with land divided into small, equal plots and men of middle age and older sharing local authority.
Revising an Old Saying Says Will Plus Skill Lead
Bakers' Weekly notes that the saying where there's a will there's a way remains valid with limits. Modern success requires both will and skill, and the person possessing both will reach the goal more easily.
Doing Your Duty Quote Reflects Moral Duty
A George Macdonald saying on duty and honesty likens rough reformers to thieves and argues true duty is not prideful. The line suggests that doing right is as inevitable as eating dinner, regardless of outward recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Macdonald
Wealthy debtor refuses payment to loan shark
A quoted exchange shows a dispute over $10 with Blank accused of lying. The speaker vows not to pay until ready, reflecting a tense confrontation reported by the Boston Transcript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blank
Boston Transcript
Dentist versus Peplagy baby tooth noise dispute
A visitor in an apartment house suspects a dentist on the lower floor pulling a tooth while another person insists the sound comes from the floor above, joking that it is the Peplagy baby cutting a tooth.
The Puzzle on Auto Access for Filubdub and Gammoes
The Louisville Courier Journal quotes residents perplexed by Filubdub and others obtaining automobiles despite seeming inability to afford them. The dialogue questions how such individuals manage to obtain autos amid financial limits.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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Arkansas
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Brown& Davidson
TU. B
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Albert Moore
Posey Township
Illinois
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Ft. Wayne
George McCormick
Edward Becker
Essie Knowland
Richmond
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Thomas J. Stevens
Albert
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Geo. K. Gwartney
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St. Louis
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East Ninth Street
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Princeton
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California
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Gatena
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Erie
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Palmyra
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