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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1918
Page
4
Dispatches from the front quote German prisoners and dead letters showing hopeless despair. A letter from a German held in a captured town says the war has been lost for some time and only the living deny it. Other messages warn of Germany’s imminent collapse and overwhelming draft burden.
The piece cautions against crediting German admissions by captured soldiers or press pronouncements as signaling Germany’s collapse. It argues Americans should not doubt the need for a strong force, stressing Congress action and the unity of effort required to win the war.
The piece targets Indiana Republicans led by Senator James Eli Watson for opposing German sympathizers. It cites The Indianapolis News defending a broader American stance on Alsace Lorraine and Balkans, while praising Henry Cabot Lodge and President Wilson. The excerpt centers on loyalty to anti German sentiment and national unity.
A political commentary argues that Indiana Republicans align with German sympathizers and urges Taviana Republicans to choose between backing Senator Jim Watson or condemning his stance. The piece cites the Indianapolis News and Senator Lodge as critics and discusses party leadership dynamics.
The Louisville Evening Post lauds William G. McAdoo for guiding wartime railroads and tax policy with top minds, comparing him to John Carlisle and noting his handling of currency, Farm Loan, and Liberty loans. It credits him with major postwar executive potential.
Household and kitchen furniture and several cats and potatoes to be sold at Perkhiser's sale in Washington township on September 11 in the afternoon. Richard serves as auctioneer.
The report defends the effort to achieve quantity production of a highly specialized air machine. It notes major hurdles in standardization, rapid obsolescence, and lack of aeronautical expertise, yet argues progress is underway. Allies judge our work as realistic and patriotic, with possible profiteering but overall dedication across the industry. August 28 1918 Evansville Courier.
The piece laments the deaths of Ben Shively and John Kern and critiques the successors Watson and New. It highlights Watson's past lobbying for Big Interests at $1000 a month and $28,000 spent to win Indiana governor, arguing this record harms his standing among Indiana voters.
Amsterdam reports Lieutenant General Veron von Ardenne in the Dusseldorf Nachrichten predicts dark hours ahead for Germany as the August 29 to 25 period tests the war. He lauds German endurance, likens actions to Leonidas, and hints at undisclosed measures to aid Iserman forces in regaining initiative, warning the offensive may not end soon.
The Corydon Republican editor defends Governor Goodrich’s claim that the country is not a democracy and challenges him to explain why the governor favors appointive state officers. The piece notes the Republican state convention’s platform supporting appointive powers and questions the democratic principle of electing officials.
Eight-room house with bath two large porches one rear screened water and electric lights. Includes garage barn store-house coal shed chicken park and large garden with fruit and shade. For price see A Meech. July 17 5w.
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