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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1921
Page
6
The document records Lew M. Bannon as editor and proprietor and notes Corydon Indiana post office entry as second-class matter. It lists foreign advertising representation by The American Press Association.
Display ads priced at 25 cents per inch with 5 cents per line for insertion. Special standing ad terms if longer than three months. Rates vary by county and duration including out of county and in county options. Subscriptions outside the county must be prepaid.
An editorial notes John Bassett Moore of the United States accepts the position of Judge of the International Court after Elihu Root declined. Moore’s appointment is hailed as boosting U S influence in promoting international peace and justice within the League of Nations.
The Disarmament Conference called by President Harding will meet in Washington on November 11, Armistice Day, with ceremonies to honor fallen soldiers. Harding to deliver the principal address at Arlington Cemetery as delegates speak briefly before resuming talks on reducing military forces and equipment to foster world peace.
The speaker urges acceptance of limited disarmament steps despite doubts about success. Emphasizes need for a global agreement to prevent future wars and calls for earnest support of the Disarmament Conference to be held at the Nation's Capital.
A local note condemns a Corydon Republican claim about repayment of foreign loans. It cites Senator Lodge and President Wilson, calls the assertion maliciously false, and urges publishers to clear themselves of publishing such fabrications.
A Republican editorial criticizes farmers plan to burn corn over high railroad rates and labor costs, blaming Democrats and Woodrow Wilson for depressions. It argues prosperity would have come under Harding, challenging readers to form an opinion.
The piece questions if the treaty with Germany truly benefits the United States while claiming opponents are unfair. It notes Ex Gov James P Goodrich traveling to Russia for relief work and criticizes President Harding and Congress for vacationing amid unemployment and limited legislation.
Bridgeport resident Philip R. Williams sustained severe injuries after a rock crusher accident on Tuesday at a local plant. Eunice Bandy of Sweetwater, Tennessee, feeder at the crusher, died before help arrived. Williams guided responders before his own condition was noted.
Gov McCray's Kentland farm suffered a blaze that destroyed a grain elevator and damaged machinery and grain valued around 26000 dollars. The fire began last night due to an overheated heating box and consumed over 6000 bushels of oats.
Mrs. Anna Kegler returned to New Albany after two weeks with her mother Mrs. Jean Rigot of Frenchtown. The piece notes Kegler’s former role as a top Harrison county teacher and ex secretary of Kentucky, with mentions of Dr. C F Crecelius family and Miss Rose Berger of Falmouth. Also cited is a lost pocketbook in Corydon and the delivery of the Corydon Democrat to Victor L. Rigot, a Rising Sun instructor.
W H Tussabarger will auction five new mattresses a Singer sewing machine three Brussels rugs one Velvet rug one Axminister rug assorted small rugs a kitchen range a range oak combination bookcase with large plate glass mirror five piece porch set a dark bedroom suit and an Electric lamp in Corydon next Saturday October 1. John Gibson son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Gibson of Scott township married Miss Grace Evans at Atlantic Town. Young Gibson will run a farm near Atlantic Iowa and the Democrat offers congratulations.
The body of Lieut. Commander Emory Coil, a ZR-2 disaster victim, was buried at sea from the destroyer Breck off the coast about 109 miles. The Episcopal burial service was conducted, a volley by bluejackets fired, taps sounded, and the weighted casket lowered over the side.
Notice by Morgan Township and Morgan School Township Harrison County Indiana of a public sale October 22 1921 for bonds to fund a high school building. Civil and school bonds total 14750 dollars and 2256 dollars respectively with 5 percent interest and semiannual coupons. Sale requires bids at par with accrued interest, bidders may mail bids to Trustee Walter E Diedrich Palmyra Indiana.
Local resident Wilford Byen of Corydon testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved his back pain and nocturnal kidney issues after an attack. He bought them at Fitch's Drug Store and urges neighbors to try the remedy. Price is six cents, available through all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y. 8-14-28.
Real estate ad offers three 160 acre farms with first class buildings and other improvements, plus smaller farms. Located in a county with well located properties. Contact Old Capitol Real Estate Agency for details and to buy.
Spencer Township Grange plans regular session in Moberly on Saturday night October 1 1921. Balloting on candidates for membership expected. John W. B. Kintner Master.
The stock is marked down to the new level that will prevail next season. Buy your paper now at Linder's Stara to save, with the offer ending soon as spring approaches.
Snow White Flour gains identity from new wheat selection and a modern Mill. Miles' Variety Store highlights the change as the local grain and milling upgrade pushes product quality and branding forward.
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