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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1923
Page
1
History of tax legislation shows relief has largely gone to taxpayers supported by Democrats. The proposal by Mellon prompts discussion on whether targeted cuts or credits can deliver broader relief or favor specific groups.
An analysis notes Mellon proposed tax revisions echo earlier GOP efforts and Democratic actions. It argues past reductions favored multi millionaires, while Democrats delivered real cuts after World War I, including the Revenue Act of 1918 and broader postwar relief for individuals and corporations.
Mrs. Marguerite E. Adams died at 77 in her daughter’s home west of Pattonville from nephritis. Funeral and burial at Hackleman cemetery. Families visited Evansville Perry county Warrick county and Hatfield. Deer sightings spark local excitement as Pattonville Owensboro road nears completion.
Zeraldia McCoy of Spencer county Indiana born October 25 1837 died November 30 1923 at her daughter’s home Nancy Emmons in Chrisney aged 86 years 1 month 5 days She married Elijah McCoy December 24 1854 had four children J W Evansville G F Mt Olive Daughters Nancy Emmons Chrisney and Viola Phillips near Gentryville Husband died February 12 1909 Survived by four grandchildren and six great grandchildren Funeral conducted by Revs Hisert and Shroud interment at Starks cemetery
Walter H. Kramer 22 and Louise Roth 19 of Chrisney Indiana. Frank Gist 22 and Bessie Clark 18 of Owensboro Kentucky. married November 29 by Rev G F McNaughton. William L. Beren 19 of Spencer County to Marie Parker 18 daughter of John E Parker, granted Wednesday.
At the Monday evening meeting Mrs. Louis Wilkinson was chosen president with Mrs. A. R. Gentry as vice president. Mrs. Paul Serrin was named secretary and Mrs. O. P. Goldman treasurer.
Spencer county circuit court closed the November term with multiple case dismissals and transfers. filings include Troy State Bank v Hurst moved to Vanderburg County and Eva Butscher v Shubert Butscher dismissed. Probate reports show estate distributions and guardianship balances. Community notes honor William E. Squier with obituary details and a brief county commission update.
William B. Squier answers summons in Spencer County. A prosperous farmer and well known resident dies after a short illness. Community mourns the loss of a longtime local figure.
FULDA Joseph Andy and John Rup precht of Evansville visited with their parents a few days last week. J A Sergesbetter attended teachers association at Evansville Friday and Saturday. Louis Waninger returned home after a brief visit with Mr and Mrs George Hettinger near Ferdinand. Mr and Mrs Pius Boehm and children of New Boston visited friends here Sunday. Mrs Theresia Ricket had a short visit at Evansville last week. Miss Nettie Paulina Haller and Minnie Gudorf working in Evansville are home for a short visit with their parents.
The Spencer County Milk Testing Association will start soon with about twenty five farmers. An official milk tester will visit each farm monthly to weigh and test milk and feed per cow to maximize profit, costing about 3.35 dollars per month per farm. A member earned 40 dollars extra profit in the first month. The Hatfield Farmers Institute will be held December 8 with state speakers Mrs Ogg and Mr Charles Meharry. The Spencer County Farm Bureau reports a 604.71 dollar saving from pooled fertilizer orders through the Indiana Farm Bureau and cooperative purchasing, showing large buys reduce cost per unit.
Thanksgiving day scenes show farmers facing corn shortages for hogs while local families, including Skeltons, Veghs, Ludwicks, and Mitchells, visit relatives such as Uncle Dave Barnett and Mrs. Chris Egnew. Meiers lauded as top hog raiser for season with large kills and sausage.
The American Legion committee for Christmas relief, chaired by Lawrence Karney with Downey, Kessner, Winn Shrode, James Campbell, and John Posey assisting, will use contributor funds to buy food and clothing for needy Rockport children. The Legion also voted to send 15 to the Veterans Bureau and 10 to Knights Town orphans for Christmas relief.
Will Jones forecasts the convention pairing likely pitting Ralston against Watson for the next presidency. He argues factors favor a contested race with strong support from party factions and key delegates.
A reader analyzes the 1923 Republican convention with three factions in mind Conservatives led by Coolidge Progressives led by Johnson and Radicals led by LaFollette The letter discusses Indiana favorites dark horses and past conventions with references to Watson Ralston and Wood Topical political discourse in the Washington context with a hint of continuation on page 5
The Democrat offers samples of greeting cards from latest designs for Christmas. Readers are urged to order early to avoid rushes and to enjoy reasonable prices and refined workmanship. The paper can bring samples to homes or businesses for selection.
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