Uplifting Farmers and Country Life Talk Excerpt
A public notice from December 4 1908 discusses the Roosevelt Commission on Country Life inviting farmers to report on rural conditions. It urges feedback on farming finances schooling railways and social life and notes political debate on Postal Savings Banks and bankers’ resistance. The piece satirically ends with a forward march to progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Roosevelt Commission On Country Life
Commission On Country Life
Demonetized Offer for Indianapolis News and Rockport Democrat
The Democrat advertises a joint subscription deal for The Indianapolis News and Rockport Democrat at 3.50, valid until Dec 15, 1900, with credit toward old subscribers up to 15 months. Rural routes receive reliable state news, and payment should be sent via money order or check to Rockport, Indiana.
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Democrat
Indianapolis News
Indianapolis
Rockport
Scott's Emulsion Living Up to Household Needs Ad
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites as a universal home remedy. It claims it cures hard colds, strengthens delicate children, builds up thin adults, and treats throat affections. The notice invites sending name and address with postage for a free atlas.
Rockport Market Prices and Local Notices
Rockport markets list various foods and goods with prices for poultry, produce, and flour products. Real estate transfers record multiple property deeds in Hammond and Rockport, including several parcels and life-estate arrangements, along with mortgage activity and releases. A local notice mentions political exam eligibility and church services by Rev. J. Jen Wyatt, plus an old home remedy advertisement and a generic closing line about a fight for right.
Wit and wisdom on trials and fame in plain talk
A string of aphorisms on charity publicity reputation love and male and female folly. Observations touch on heaven wealth troubles notoriety and the misperceptions of others with pointed quips about widowers lovers and social expectations. The tone is reflective and satirical.
Revival Notes At Ebenezer And Presbyterian Churches
The United Brethren revival at Ebenezer church continues with Rev. L T Taylor from Chrisney aiding this week. Next Sunday services include Ebenezer at 10 30 a m and Rockport at 7 p m. At the Presbyterian church Rev G N Wall will preach both morning and evening with topics The full Gospel and Looking for God followed by communion and infant baptism prayer. The public is invited to attend.
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the Baptist Church
J. Jen Wyatt
Louisville, Ky
United Brethren Church
Ebenegery Church
L. T. Taylor
Chrisney
Ebenezer
Rockport
Presbyterian Church
G. N. Wall
Presbyterian Ba gaar Dec 10th
A brief note recalls the Presbyterian gathering on December 10th. The record preserves the date and affiliation without additional context or details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Bagaar
Bank Ledger Shorthand of Assets and Liabilities
The fragment lists assets such as loans and discounts, banking house, furniture and fixtures, due from banks and trust companies, cash on hand, and cash items. It shows liabilities including capital stock, surplus fund, undivided profits, deposits on demand, bills payable, and other items with specific currency amounts.
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OURES
Asher Oath
Apital Htoulb -Park
Bald National Bank
Farmer's Bank of Rockport Indiana 1908 Statement
The report lists resources including overdrafts bonds and securities cash on hand and deposits while liabilities show capital surplus and deposits. The sworn statement by cashier T B Snyder confirms the figures as true for the bank's condition at close of business November 27 1908.
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Lake State Bank
Lake
Indiana
State of
Spencer
Cullen Hamilton
The
Qullen Hamilton
John Fodder
Farmer’s Bank
State Bank
Rockport
Saniaanesons
Banks & Trust
First National Bank of
U.S
U. S. Treas
I. Rudd
Rudd
R.E. Roberts
John G. Rimstidt
E. M. Payne
Allen J
Payton
Auction of estate of Jonathan Parker in Rockport Indiana
Notice of sale by administrator of the Parker estate at the decedent's Center Street residence Rockport Spencer Indiana on December 19 1908 beginning at nine in the morning. Personal property includes furniture bedding carpets dishes firearms hay coal corn wheat buggy and harness cow two silver watches cotton bags and other items. Terms: cash for sums five dollars and under. over five dollars on credit up to nine months with note.
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Jonathan Parker
Center Street
Rockport
County of
Spencer
Indiana
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Rockport Democrat
the Democrat Publishing Company
Republican National Platform
Cannon
Congress
T & Bowne
Pearl St
New York
M. Jofin
Henry Hoch
Miller Bros
Rockport Milling Co
Bright
John G. Phillips
Jos. L. Phillips
Hammond Township
Floyd Thurman
Lawrence Seitz
Augusta T. Weber
Midway
Emma Wahl
John Wahl
Henry Schriefer
Frank J. Rosenbaum
Delilah Parker
Joshua Parker
Richard A. Lynch
Mary Palmer
Elizabeth Gager
Sarah C. Tilley
Herbert Tilley
Harvey Ashby
Fred Williams
Alice L. Ray
John P. Chrisney
AGATE
C. W. Halbruge Co
Clothiers
Rockport, Indiana
Main St
Total
Y. KE. Snyder
Caabler
C. C. Mason
Cadick Milling
Yours
Cadick
Grandview
James C. Parker
Bijou Restaurant
Evansville
Ius. Zeidler
A. J. Glackman
Will
Rockport. Milling CO
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