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Newspaper

Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1908

Page

7

What Do They Cure Pierces Two Leading Medicines

A health ad touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription as potent tonics and alteratives. It claims they purify mucous linings, aid digestion, support women’s health, and boost overall vigor without alcohol or secret ingredients. The text appeals to medical authorities and notes bottles include formula details. It also mentions Pierce’s Pellets as pills aiding stomach liver and bowels.

Pierze Golden Medical Discovery Golden Medical Pierce

Local notes on banks, burglars and politics across towns

Various snippets report interest in a new state bank in Risney, a dinner-pail joke amid the silver boom pause, and interest in Melon farming by George L. Thomas. Entries include burglaries at Stratman Hardware, a threatened mill town letter from Night Riders, and looming legal motions in H Moseby and Bradshaw bribery case.

Stratman Hardware and Builders’ Supply Company Huntingburg Independent State H. S. Moseby John T. Bradshaw Moseby Frank Hatfield W. A. Land Cook Ewing Supreme Court Cannelton Telephone

Mother-in-law No Joke in Baby’s Illness Tale

A brief item notes a mother-in-law’s stern reaction to a baby’s illness, highlighting family tension and caregiving strain. The piece centers on interpersonal conflict within a domestic setting and its emotional impact.

Hale's Blow at Taft Splits Republicans in 1908 Race

The article argues Taft faces a taint from civil service reform, with Hale accusing him of neglecting duties for politics. It discusses campaign money, Cox ties, Roosevelt's stance, and Oklahoma senators Gore and Owen defending Democracy while Bryan's momentum grows among states.

Willis J. Abbot Republican Party United States Senate Hale Taft Maine Senate War Department Federal Service New York Cincinnati Charles P. Taft George B. Cox Cox Ohio Hughes Wisconsin la Follette Michigan Nebraska Bryan Oklahoma Gore Roosevelt E. H. Harriman United States White House Mr. Bryan National Democratic Club Southwest John D. Rockefeller Andrew Carnegie Gog Patriote Sons of America Democratic Party

Touch of nature and remedies crowd 1900s ad copy

A clipping features a moral about shared benefits from discoveries and a sales pitch for Chamberlains Cough Remedy Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup and Kennedy's products. It promotes remedies sold by T C Basye and mocks Mexican territorial worries by Uncle Sam.

Kennedy T. C. Basye

Kodol for Dyspepsia Praised By Ailing Reader

A testimonial from C N Cornell of Roding Georgia dated August 27 1906 asserts Kodol for Dyspepsia cured his stomach and bowel disease after 1897 and 1902 use Thus the product is described as a blood purifier and tonic Sold by T U Basye Chicago Ill.

E. C. de Witt & Co Chicago Ill Georgia C. N. Cornell Roding, Ga T. U. Basye

Ridiculous Ad Teases Teddy Bear Toll Hikes

An odd satirical note questions Harriman road traffic managers potentially raising rates on Teddy bears and warns of delicate kidneys. The pitch then extols DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as a prompt remedy for inflamed kidneys and bladder issues, sold by T. C. Basye.

Harriman DeWitt T. C. Basye

Basye adds new larger bottle for Cream of Roses

A historical ad style note describes Basye’s Cream of Roses now in a larger bottle and selling for twenty five cents. It touts the product’s healing skin properties and references DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for piles and quick healing.

Basye DeWitt DeWitt’s T. C. Basye

Chamberlain's Salve Promises Rapid Burns Healing

Healing salve for burns sores sore nipples and chapped hands. Claims instant pain relief and scar-free healing unless injuries are severe. Price 25 cents. For sale.

T. C. Basye

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