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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1920
Page
2
Advertising rates are 25 cents per insertion with 5 cents per line for readers. Subscriptions: one year out of county 1.50, in county 1.50. six months out of county 0.75, in county 0.75. three months out of county 0.40, in county 0.40. Subscriptions outside the county must be prepaid.
The Evansville Courier reports a Scott township meeting where August W. Ellerbash condemns Goodrich tax policies as unjust to farmers. He cites 1918 to 1920 assessments showing 7 to 115 percent increases, argues centralized government harms local needs, and urges voting Democratic candidates to reform taxation from township to governor.
The Democratic National Committee chair simulatedly blasted Senator Harding's Minnesota address accusing him of flip flopping on dollar wheat. He recalled Harding’s 1917 stance that dollar wheat was profitable and warned against appealing to farmers with promises amid current price volatility. The critique cites party records, Republican obstruction, and predicts New York’s swing as pivotal in the race.
The notice invites voters to a Corydon gathering on October 9 featuring Dr. Carlton B. Mc Culloch Democratic candidate for governor and Hon L Ert Slack. It mentions wheat price policy debates tied to Wilson and Harding era positions.
A Marion Ohio visit by Warren G Harding draws criticism of the front porch style. Indiana editor and Republican observers urge truth in campaigning, debate League of Nations and treaty issues, citing Lodge, Johnson, and Hearst as influences.
The Wall Street Journal remains a strong, aggressive backer for Harding and attacks the national administration in Washington while praising the front porch candidate. The piece questions whether this support aids Senator Harding.
A concise advertisement for M Griffin and Company promoting ladies and misses shoes showcasing new styles and seasonal selections at the store.
John H. Holliday, founder of the Indianapolis News and head of a large business institution, a conservative Republican, backs Cox on the League of Nations issue. In his Indianapolis address introducing Roosevelt, he urged voters to set aside partisan bias and consider the country and humanity.
The piece lauds wartime resolve and sacrifice while denouncing partisanship and bolshevik influences. It argues for League of Nations support, stresses duty and honor, and warns Republicans not to abandon global leadership for selfish profit. The author endorses Holliday as a principled voice for independent voters.
In New York on September 14 United States Senator Gilbert H Hitchcock of Nebraska said Governor Cox would use presidential powers as strong leaders did under Wilson Roosevelt Cleveland and Lincoln while Senator Harding would exercise powers under a different form The remark was made before the Ark wright Club and continued on page 7.
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