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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
4
The Rockport Democrat asks subscribers to remit promptly after audit notices. It notes a 100 percent rise in newspaper costs over the past year without rate increases and urges paid-up lists to sustain publication. It cites Indiana bank deposit increases in September 1916 and hopes the surplus benefits public prosperity after the war.
A poem portrays New York Republicans securing early wins and Democrats facing a bleak night as states including New Jersey Illinois Indiana Colorado Nebraska Minnesota shift against Hughes while California remains pivotal. The crowd roars as votes roll in and Hughes falls behind.
A nostalgic homespun line extols Calumet Baking Powder as the key to reliable, delicious treats. The speaker recalls mother’s baking days filled with doughnuts biscuits cakes and pies, praising the product for consistent results and appetizing outcomes.
The report says crops are unusually abundant and high quality this year. G O Tuck & Co bought a pool of Daviess McLean and Ohio counties totaling about 3 000 000 pounds at 13 to 7 for leaf 10 to 7 for lugs and 7 for trash. Tuck & Co claims they could not present their offer at Owensboro meeting. Wall Street feels a blow from California. Telephone conference notices go to Evansville for rail and water transport talks with civic groups invited. Union Bethell of American Bell will speak by long distance. Bethell is a former Warrick county resident.
A promotional note extols Phoenix Silk Hosiery as a perfect Christmas gift. It touts quality and universal appreciation, urging buyers to select a beautiful Christmas box of four pairs priced around 55 cents to 1.50 dollars as a thoughtful gesture.
We expect the biggest handkerchief business in years with extensive prep. Handkerchiefs are seen as a safe Christmas gift and can be bought now for personal use. Prices range from plain cotton to elaborate linens, despite cotton and linen shortages since the Civil War era.
Fancy striped and solid color Madras and flannelette pajamas offered with v neck and full comfort. Four silk frog fastenings add a decorative touch as price points, with a likely to be inexpensive tag for shoppers.
At Buffaloville on Wednesday last, patrons and teachers from Clay Township High School and Buffaloville Public School organized a Parent Teacher Club. The group has 22 charter members with Fred Hoffmeier as president, John Schnuck as vice president, and Lucile Day as secretary. Members predict strong benefits for the school and community.
Georges E. Woods died Friday morning at his Walnut home after a paralytic stroke. He was found unresponsive there and authorities were notified.
A local man died after a two week stroke related paralysis following a short illness. Funeral services were held last Sunday from his home with Rev. J. L. Battram officiating. Interment took place at Sunset Hill. He was in his 49th year and is survived by a wife, one daughter, and grandchildren.
A filed suit on Thursday seeks to dissolve the Spencer County Agricultural and Fair Association. Romine is named as plaintiff with Chrisney cited in the case. attorney details are listed in the filing.
Phe Woman's club plans its regular meeting in the domestic science building Walnut street Thursday Dec 14 at 2 pm Yule-tide topic led by Mrs Baumgaertner. Philip Wittmer ex sheriff of Perry county now in hotel business at Cannelton married Tuesday to Miss Lizzie peas of that city. Wittmer has many Spencer county friends who wish him well.
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