Prices of Wheat and Gotton
A Critical look at a Corydon Republican Wheat article argues government pricing of wheat was a guaranteed minimum, not a fixed high price. It cites 1917 Corydon Republican snippets showing $2.00 and $2.20 per bushel as minimums to encourage wheat farming and requests clarification on cotton pricing.
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Corydon Republican
Corydon
Corydon Republile
Jetus
The
Democrat
Ham Sieg
Republican
Washington
P. C
Chicago
H. A. Garfield
James A. Garfield
Wilson
C. Blaine Hays
Harrison County
Hoover
United States
James E. Watson
Durbin Urges GOP Not to Seek Large House Majority
Ex Governor Winfield T. Durbin told reporters at the Indiana Republican state convention in Indianapolis that the GOP should not aim to elect a large congressional majority. He spoke frankly in a full column interview and defended the stance as sound political strategy.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Winfeld T. Durbin
Congress
Durbin
Wheat price and wartime guarantees risk to farmers
The Evannelle Courier notes that if war ends before next year’s wheat is marketed, Congress price guarantees could aid growers. European imports threaten U S prices. a drop below 2 dollars a bushel seems likely without protection. Government cost could reach 500 million dollars, but farmers deserve support for their wartime effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Australia
Hoover
Evaneville Courier
Democratic Appeal to Franklin Township Voters
The piece questions why Harrisons county Republicans expect defeat for Democratic trustee nominee John Meurer and argues that Cort McCoy cannot carry Franklin township, urging Democratic voters to turnout next Tuesday to show the Republicans their miscalculation.
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Harrisons County
John Meurer
Franklin Township
Cort McCoy
Open Letter Attacks Roosevelt and Views on War
The New York World publishes an Open Letter by a prominent New York Republican critic of Theodore Roosevelt. The writer condemns Roosevelt’s partisan attacks while praising his wartime energy and notes praise from the Manchester Guardian. The piece contrasts Roosevelt with current Allied diplomacy and ends by urging Franklin County Democrats to support John Meurer in Franklin township and oppose Cort McCoy in Harrison County.
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The
New York World
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Europe
Wilson
Entente
America
Germany
Teddy Theodore Roosevelt
Evansville Courier
Lloyd George
Congress
New York Times
United States Senate
Partisanship in Franklin and Heth Townships
The piece commends wartime unity and notes an upcoming election on November 5. It explains Corydon’s no election decision where Republican officials will serve until the next town election after Democrats consented to pause the vote. Harrison county party actions are contrasted with the banner Democrat township.
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Heth
Wes
Corydon
Harrison County
Democrat Township
Roosevelt Critics Stir War Debate Across Headlines
The piece surveys multiple newspaper headlines debating Colonel Roosevelt's disapproval of Wilson's war policy. It contrasts Roosevelt with Lloyd George and cites American political divisions as November 5 approaches. It notes calls to stand by Wilson and questions Roosevelt's influence.
Democratic Competence Questioned by Editorial Reprint
A reproduced Republican editorial from two years ago questions Democratic competence. It argues the Democratic president is regarded as the world's greatest living statesman by the civilized world.
Unity in War Aims Cited as Wilson Ideals Gain Ground
European leaders acknowledge President Wilson’s principles guiding the war. Baron Burian notes that while Central Powers face new military strains, further bloodshed is useless, and humanity under Wilson’s ideas prevails. The speaker says the United States seeks just peace and lasting good for all peoples.
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Baron Burian
Wilson
United States
When President Wilson Speaks on War Policy
The article cites President Wilson asserting the Democratic Congress should control war policy, accusing minority leaders of anti administration bias while seeking to shift power to instruments of their choosing. It notes Republican spokesmen urge voting for a GOP Congress to back the President, and criticizes Bill Hays for calling the President a liar.
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Wilson
Congress
Republican Party
Bill’’ H. Hays
Political clash over Wilson and Republican opposition
The piece notes President Wilson’s call for support in Congress and attacks from Roosevelt and allies. It contends Republicans seek to pitch against Wilson during wartime and warns voters that November 6 is near as campaigns unfold.
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France
England
Italy
Central
South American
Roosevelt
Bill” H. Hays
Congress
Registration Law Criticized by Harrison County Voice
Corydon Republican denounces the 1917 registration law as costly and wasteful. It claims Harrison County spent about $4000 in recent months and urges voters to sweep the Republican legislature by backing the Democratic ticket on November 6.
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Harrison County
Corydon Republican
Swat
Democrats Lead In May Primary By 466 Votes Countywide
The May 7 primary results show Democrats casting 466 more votes than Republicans. All Democratic candidates were competitive, and Democrats of the county are urged to unite to elect the full Democratic ticket on November 5.
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William McWinley
Wilson
Stand Behind the President and Help Wilson Win the War
A clipped wartime notice urges voters to support leaders aligned with the President to boost the war effort. It mentions keeping Rosenbarger’s ice cream and soft drinks available during the coming winter.
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Benjamin Harrison
Spain
Wilson
Rosenbarger’s
Public Auction Of Malinda Hall Farm Goods In Heth Township
D. A. Simler agents sell Malinda Hall personal property at her Concord Church area residence in Heth township on Saturday November 14 1918. Sale starts 10 AM with farm machinery including wagon wheat drill binder harrow roller hay rake disc harrow buggy harness Maxwell car pony sow pigs hogs corn hay straw and other farm items. Cash for 5 or less. credit nine months on larger totals with notes and surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malinda BE. Hall
Heth Township
Concord Church
D. A. Simier
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Mr. Wilson
Kaiser
Louisville Evening Post
Republican Township
This County
Franklin and Heth
Franklin
Cort
Arthur Robinson
John Mearer
Franklin and Heth Townships
Roosevelt Off
Col. Roosevelt
Brench Press
Huns
Lodge
Sherman
Watson
New
Goodrich
the Registration Law
D. A. Simler
Malinda E. Hall
Essa Richard Auctions
Eere
M. Griffin & CO
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