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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1920
Page
2
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A Hobson's choice critique targets the Corydon Republican for twisting quotes about pay to janitors and teachers. The piece accuses the Goodrich era legislature of failing to implement a $809 annual teacher pay law and defends the League of Nations against anti or partisan misrepresentation by Republicans and editorial pages. The column also highlights Democratic frustration in Scott township and defends nonpartisan support for the League from Taft and major churches.
The piece argues that three Republican sessions left Indiana worse off under Governor Goodrich. It cites a veto of a road law bill and a Supreme Court ruling on valuation increases, noting county boards approving actions that overtax many while banks and farm property are under taxed. It challenges any denial by readers or a Republican editor.
The piece notes confusion about the League of Nations fueled by Republican politicians from Lodge to Borah and others. It urges citizens who seek welfare over party success to reflect on the past year to assess what is right and best for humanity.
In a battle of claims between the Corydon Republican and the Democrat, readers learn the debate over a janitor’s pay versus teachers’ raises. The piece cites tax law shifts under Goodrich, alleged bank tax relief, and how county officials pay the janitor $1,020 annually while teachers await new legislation, with county taxes rising 30 to 40 percent above prior values due to tax law changes and state actions.
Senate investigators heard Republican National Chairman William Hays claim to reveal all campaign money, but Treasurer Upham reported $700,000 more than the chairman. The piece notes rising taxes and teases higher levies after itemized farm expenses and criticizes the Scott township voters’ suppression by the Republican Board of Commissioners.
Friends and relatives gathered Sunday August 22 to honor Mrs. Harriet Crr on her seventieth birthday with a garden dinner at her Milltown home. Attendees arrived by car and train, sharing a feast of ham, chicken dressing, salads, pies, and assorted desserts.
Agatha of Milltown Mrs Mildred Rawlings and son Don of Indianapo s and John Seacat and wife of New Albany attended a pleasant gathering at the hostess home. Guests wished the host many returns of the day.
A 120 acre stock farm offered for sale four miles from Corydon includes a six room house a large barn and outbuildings. The property has sixteen acres of timber an orchard ample water and twenty five acres of pasture. Inquiries directed to this office.
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