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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1920
Page
7
Jack Martin fears his wife Mollie will desert him after marriage. When delayed by an accident he cannot enter his own home, finds no answer, and endures imagined disasters. A note from Mollie explains she stayed with her ailing mother, the key hidden under the mat.
Public auction set for Saturday December 11 1920 at 1 PM to sell Nick Kapner lots No 19 and 29 in Marriah Hill. Ben Kapner announces the sale and invites bidders. Lost dog a large yellow Scotch collie with white breast and head markings. finder asked to contact Shirley Schumaker about its whereabouts.
Notice to the public advertising electrical and plumbing services and mechanical work with 24 hour readiness and reasonable prices. Contact Perry Himmelheber at telephone number 2.
Help wanted to take orders among friends and neighbors for hosiery full line for men women and children. Earn 50 cents an hour spare time or 24 dollars weekly for full time. Experience unnecessary. Write International Stocking Mills Norris Town Pa.
Notice from the Board of County Commissioners of Spencer County Indiana states sealed bids will be received until 2 o’clock p m on December 6 1920 for printing for the public offices of Spencer County in the 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th class printing. R W Richards Jr Auditor Spencer County.
Mose Allen of Western Boiler Pipe Company in Monmouth Illinois seeks a partner to represent the firm in Spencer County. The ad promises no requirements beyond honesty and an old car, noting age is irrelevant and inviting replies to discuss the business.
For rent a well improved 50 acre corn farm with 20 acres in alfalfa and timothy. Includes good buildings above overflow and a 100 acre tract two miles from Rockport on a rock road. Tenant must provide references and furnish farming implements and teams.
Notice includes a farm owners prohibition on hunting. It lists Mrs James H Bartrim Hemsticking and Picot Edg Work offering sewing and edging services. It also mentions Singer Sewing Co at Fifth and Main and a general claim of camp and electrical work by persons including Himmelheber with phone number 191.
A compilation of marriage licenses shows William Kirby aged 38 from Ft. Suomas Ky to Mamie Frazier 24 a housekeeper wed Nov 4. Multiple couples across Kentucky listed with ages occupations and marriage by various officiants between Nov 4 and Nov 13 including Beaver Dam Grandview and Owensboro locations.
A clever smuggler hid diamonds bought in Europe in his stateroom while an American ally booked the return voyage to receive the gems. The accomplice sent an inconspicuous middle aged woman to bid farewell, who then departed with the diamonds. The scheme unraveled when the woman fainted as she struggled to shore.
The Montreal Herald notes a global surge in demand for music as a healing force amid World War I turmoil. Audiences from England to Russia crave all forms of music, seeking respite from tragedy while charity blossoms and nations mend their shattered spirits through song.
A description of Queen Victoria of Spain at Alphonso's wedding noting the bullfight as a national rite. The scene depicts two bulls, a cruel staged show, and a blindfolded horse used in the death sequence. The queen remains composed, despite evident distress, while the crowd cheers.
A sentimental verse from Margery Hackleman Mitchell about a newborn boy nicknamed Sonny. The poem praises the infant’s charm and potential, noting affectionate family terms from mother and relatives. It ends with the mother declaring he will become “a regular man” no matter his path.
Southern Railway system lists three southbound trains from Rockport at 10 02 am 1 30 pm and 9 15 pm and three northbound trains from Rockport at 7 20 am 10 20 am and 5 30 pm. The article then offers guidance on home surroundings noting colors balance form and unity in rooms.
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