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Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1920

Page

2

Unclear historical device promises new doorbell mechanics

A fragment from Mechanics Magazine describes a household bell system with three signals and a special electric bell. It notes a device that can be mounted on doors including the rear or side, with separate armatures and a plunger mechanism for different sound effects.

Fragmentary Plant Nomenclature Quoted in Magazine

A mangled OCR fragment cites American P Forestays Magazine of Washington discussing a twofold approach to naming yellow adders tongues and parg leaves likened to a startled deer. It notes the mottled 60 piers with a distinct fawn color and hints at a name from the biteside of a miniature yellow line.

John American P Forestays Magazine Washington

Porcupine Spines Show Erection When Alarmed

The spines lie flat with points backward in calm states but raise when excited. Quills are loosely inserted and can detach if shaken violently, a fact likely fueling myths that the animal can eject quills like arrows at enemies.

Advancing years curb temper say midlife writer

A mid aged woman asserts that temper worsens with age and harms health. She admits two serious illnesses in the past year from losing her temper and vows to restrain it for her health. The Exchange records her plea for temperance.

Coral Varieties and Prized Colors

The article lists genuine coral colors red pink white blue yellow green and black with black noted as the rarest and most highly prized. It emphasizes coral color variety and value across types.

Public response to Henry Ford price cuts across nation

A collage of editorials and quotes from papers in Kalamazoo Logansport Donnybrook New York Philadelphia Houston discuss Henry Ford lowering car prices to pre war levels. Critics warn of market impact while some praise price discipline and independent manufacturing possibilities.

Henry Ford Logansport Ind Tribune Ford Donnybrook N. Dak Courier Henry Houston, Tex Post

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