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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1918
Page
4
Local display ad rates appear in the Corysion area listing by The Gorydon Democrat. Rates include 15 cents per inch for display ads and 5 cents per line for readers, with special standing ad rates for long-term runs. Subscription terms show out of county and in county pricing for various durations.
The St Louis Globe Democrat condemns Senator Sherman for untimely criticisms of President Wilson, arguing such attacks hurt the Republican party and the national war effort. It emphasizes Wilson’s unifying role and notes the attack could aid German interests as reported by the Globe Democrat. The paper labels Sherman as a Republican kicker.
The article discusses Indiana as a major national political battleground and notes ongoing mean and offensive attacks on Democrats by leading Indiana Republicans, signaling a charged election atmosphere.
The text describes political clash around a new draft law and mobilization of college and university students aged 18 to 21, with President Wilson and supporters praised while obstructionists in Chamberlain, Sherman, Watson, and New criticized. It notes wide public approval of mobilizing students and discontent among certain lawmakers.
Three Sundays have passed since the Federal Fuel Administrator urged motorists to skip Sunday pleasure trips to conserve gasoline. The request, not an order, has been broadly followed, reflecting a strong public desire to aid war efforts and support our soldiers overseas. It is expected to continue yielding savings as citizens sacrifice for victory.
The piece recalls how the Democratic legislature amended the registration law to relax eligibility for voters in the same precinct, only to have the Republican legislature repeal it. It notes the county seat session lasting six months at $20,000 per day and urges readers to understand these facts.
An exchange notes the Diermans losing ground abroad but gaining here with one United States Senator Sherman of Illinois captured. It adds that Germans have nearly captured a number of additional United States Senators, signaling shifting political control amid wartime reporting.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney informs the public that no grand jury sessions will occur for the rest of the term due to a busy season. Those summoned will receive special notices and may present matters to be investigated personally. affidavits may be filed in open court. Citizens are urged to come in person if they have no case.
A Kentucky-born Marine officer Presley N O Bannon is saluted for planting the American flag on the Derne fortress in 1805 during Gen Eaton's expedition. Navy records confirm his service and later roles in Kentucky politics. The piece urges recognition of his historic act and notes a family relic cane from Africa.
Testimonies from Corydon residents claim lasting relief from kidney pain and back aches after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. Mrs Lefler of Lemon Street notes years of household use and recommends the remedy, with the product sold at Tiely’s Drug Store.
The regular annual meeting of the friends of Old Salem church one mile south of New Middletown will be held September 15. Rev. James W. Crane of Linnville Ind. has consented to be present and preach morning and afternoon.
An ad notes that Dr Fless and the International provide quality stock and poultry food. J J Bulleit and Son appears in the fragment with a model number or size indicated as si8 4w.
A lively event last Thursday at the auditorium showcased Miss Lath Weller and the AQ troupe. Students like Ruth Keller and Mary Louise Cook performed strong elocution and folk dances while the audience praised the instructors and participants.
The Uigh Schools start Monday September 23 with seven month terms for Jackson Washington Heth and Pe esy townships Franklin township begins September 30 with six and a half months. Remaining townships open October 7. Critics note winter absences reduce learning but many areas extend terms to improve efficiency amid the crisis.
Notice urges readers to register to vote before September or the first week of October to be eligible for the November election. Also classifieds advertise a five year old black horse capable of work everywhere with an extra good driver, listed by Nick A Nolot of Bradford Indiana, with Palmyra Exchange phone.
Notice seeks buyers ready to supply logs delivered on any pike within twenty miles of Corydon Indiana The Keller Mfg Co requests written or phone contact from potential suppliers located in the 21 tf Corydon area.
All accounts or notes were due or past due Sept 1. Parties owing are urged to arrange at once to call and settle. W. H. Bullett & Sons, Inc.
Public sale notice for a six year old bay horse team, a wagon, and a double harness belonging to the William S. Ferree estate. Horses housed in Lew M. O Bannon's stable. sale can be arranged at Corydon. Administrators are Farmers Savings Trust Co with Kirkham and O Bannon as attorneys.
Administratrix Gertrude Langenburg and Join Seipel announce a public auction of John F. Cromwell estate near Needmore school house Webster township Harrison county Indiana on October third 1918. Auction at one o clock P M includes growing crops farm tools and household items with cash for sums to five dollars and credit for larger amounts payable over nine months bearing six percent interest.
Joseph Stilger administrator with the last will annexed of John Stilger and Virginia Stilger deceased has filed final settlements with the Clerk of the Harrison Circuit Court Indiana and fixed September 20 1918 for hearing on the 11th judicial day of the September term heirs legatees and others interested must appear show cause why reports should not be approved all heirs and legatees must also make proof of heirship.
In Harrison County Indiana the Savings & Loan Association of Corydon files foreclosure complaint against Ethel Stevens Harbin F Stevens and William H Wilson. William H Wilson is a nonresident and must answer by Sept 16 next term Sept 26 1918 at Corydon Courthouse. Also final settlement hearing for William A Conrad estate set Sept 28 1918 with creditors and heirs invited to show cause.
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