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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
3
Ex Governor William J. Douglas of Massachusetts urges voters to reject tariffs as unjust taxation. He warns protection raises costs for shoes and hints at a broader political struggle over tariff policy and its impact on wages and living costs.
A religious civicly toned verse extols tolerance as a guiding virtue allied with true religion and patriotism. It frames tolerance as divine and prudent for advancing republican ideals and national unity.
Thoughtful quote from John Ruskin on happiness via simple work and learning. This brief item presents a reflective line about growth, reading, thinking, and love as sources of fulfillment.
Twenty five New York City police officers have volunteered for a foreign language course to better converse with the cosmopolitan population. The gesture underscores pride in bravery and service within the department.
A compact note on the word wont and the contraction wont from will. It discusses how won't derives from wol not and notes Hamlet's use of woo't in Shakespeare's era. The passage contrasts archaic forms with contemporary audience understanding.
Expenditures and levies for Luce Township Spencer County Indiana for 1909 list 70 cents per hundred dollars as total levy. Local Tuition 30 cents, Special School 17 cents, Road 10 cents, Township Poor 4 cents, Township purposes 9 cents. F W Dodd Township Trustee signs.
Jackson Township Spencer County Trustee Flavius Jones sets the annual meeting for September 1 1908 at 1 p m to review estimates for expenditures and taxes. Totals show expenditures 2248 with 87 cents per hundred tax rate. taxables include lands and improvements 100000 personal property 79930 and railroads 48690 with 118 polls. net taxable property 216670.
Huff Township Spencer County Indiana proposes annual expenditures of 1042.16 and township tax 22 cents per hundred. local tuition 1184.26 and tax 25 cents. special school tax 710.56 and road tax 10 cents per hundred. poor expenditures 94.75 and tax 2 cents. total 3407.07 and total tax 99 cents per hundred. Trustee J A Sisley notes meeting September 6 1908 at district 7 schoolhouse. Ohio Township follows with expenditures 1089.06 and tax 7 cents. local tuition 3889.50 and tax 25 cents. text fragment incomplete.
A 1908 notice promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe mild laxative for women and children, claiming relief from constipation and torpid liver. It cites testimonials from various users and lists pricing and distribution details, including free samples and pharmacy availability.
The Advisory Board of Hammond Township Spencer County holds its Sept 1 1908 meeting at Grandview to set expenditures and taxes for the year including Township Local Tuition Special School Road Poor and Ditch costs with net taxable property listed and 311 polls. Women detectives in Paris stores noted as shoplifting rises with shops employing female detectives to watch stock.
The excerpt argues true love ennobles the personality and strengthens the heart, sanctifying existence. It urges the beloved to be transparent and limpid like a diamond so admiration grows with knowledge, per Amiel's Journal.
In a chatty exchange Mrs A admits it pays to scold her husband as he replies with gifts. Mrs Z asks why and she explains the ritual ends with him promising a coat furs and a hat to restore good humor. Cruelty and Fear theme closes the fragment.
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