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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1917
Page
4
Local items include rental offerings, sales of coal heaters and laundry soap, store promotions, and notices of Epworth League rallies at Heidelberg with speakers. Also listed are farm for sale, livestock ads, workers and services, medical notes on local residents, and repairs at Mortons Shoe Repair Shop.
Corydon residents report relief from backache and urinary ills with Doan's Kidney Pills. B F Richard of Walnut St praises the remedy after short use and, over two years later, says it cured kidney trouble and remains a staple in his home. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y approves the ad.
Weather remains clear and cool as locals attend lodge visits and Sunday School in Clifton. A boy and girl born to Corydon couples. many kin visit relatives across Glenwood New Boston and Elizabeth. Central events include McClaran sale of baled straw September 20 and Prof Koch's move to Shattuck School in Faribault Minnesota. Dr W L Bryan with school leaders spoke at the County Teachers Institute and fair ground gatherings followed. Cecil and Thomas Trobaugh visit family. sales and farm-related notices guide September 20 bidding near Corydon.
Harrison County Council of Defense urges women to pledge aid in food conservation and wartime work. The piece cites quotes from Brigadier General Hoffman and Congressman McKeown and calls for signing food cards, sewing, knitting, and potential employment to support the war effort. It emphasizes civic duty and urges readers to contact the Council of Defense.
At the annual meeting in English Indiana August 16 1917 the 49th Indiana Volunteer Regiment Association elected officers for the coming year Judge Thomas B Buskirk Paoli Indiana president Jacob Snyder Cannelton Indiana secretary treasurer and vice presidents from each company. The group noted dwindling survivor numbers and voted to meet again in English in 1918 urging all veterans to attend or send a postal card with their residence. Jacob Snyder secretary treasurer Cannelton Indiana also noted an upcoming sale by Joe McClaran featuring eight to ten tons of mixed baled hay on September 20.
A brief obituary notes the death of Mary Lee Stewart born September 28 1916 at eleven months. She died after a brief illness August 1917. Survived by her parents four brothers one sister and many relatives. Funeral at De Pauw Church August 27 with Rev Young officiating. Burial at nearby cemetery. Pallbearers named Lina Mc Rae Sophia Clara and Zella Stewart. Mentions upcoming McClaran sale September 20.
The undersigned will auction personal property at his Moberly residence on Tuesday September 2 1917 starting at 9 30 am. Items include Jersey cows heifers wagons farm implements hay corn and household goods plus one Eureka Telephone Company share and box. Terms: cash up to 5 00 and credit nine months over 5 00 with notes and surety. 5 percent discount for cash. Eph Engleman R F Davis Auctioneers.
A tribute sketches William W. Pfrimmer known as the Kankakee Poet for his verse tied to the Kankakee River and Hoosier soil. It describes his Indiana upbringing, long residence near the stream, dialect and serious poetry, and notes his continued activity and volumes.
Compelled to go west for health, Frank M. Sima offers a Gaur Scott skid engine a rebuilt saw mill a New Improved Six Rolt McCormick shredder at cheap prices. Terms through Lew M. O Bannon. Also two good work mules and two good horses listed by John T Blunk Corydon Ind.
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