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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
4
The note records a Friday morning date of December 22 1916 and an entry at the Rocphort Post Office. It identifies a Secord Class Matter filed for postal processing.
The Corydon Republican editor insists the nation remains Republican after Wilson's reelection, arguing the country did not vote Democratic despite the electoral outcomes. He cites a December 7 issue claiming a GOP majority and broad state losses, highlighting partisan denial and disbelief.
The Indianapolis Star lauds President Wilson for steadfast neutrality and restraint amid foreign crises, applauding his decision to transmit the German note without added personal edits. It contrasts praise from rival papers and notes the Evansville Journal News shifted to support, arguing the president was right and opponents were wrong.
Limestone soils suit alfalfa but are often acid and require liming to grow this crop successfully.
A report from Dale proposes an old iron elvis and center ring found by William Avery near an Aunt Martha Spradley spring are genuine Lincoln era artifacts. The writer cites A L marks and 1830 date, linking the site to Lincoln's 1830s travels and the Lincoln Highway dispute, with locals weighing divine guidance against political maneuvering. The devise is on exhibit at Dale State Bank for viewing.
Ferdinand Kratz of Chrisney through attorney FE L Boyd seeks court action to appoint a receiver to sell the Chrisney Fair and dissolve the Chrisney Fair Company due to damaged buildings debts exceeding two thousand dollars and insolvency affecting creditors and stockholders. The entity has been operating under financial embarrassment and cannot continue fairs.
The Grandview Monitor notes the Rockport fair shows resilience amid nationwide losses. It has strong grounds and broad patronage from Owensboro and Evansville, yet nine fairs lost money and thirty barely break even across thirty years. Leaders donate time and money, yet debt reached seven thousand dollars.
Real estate transfers include Vaal Henry J to Henry Meiring on Lot 184 in St Meinrad for 586 dollars and other parcel exchanges in Rockport and Grandview with nominal sums. Five mortgages six releases one assignment and one will were recorded in the past week. Judge Thomas B. Buskirk of Paoli sat as special judge in the Morgan will case in the city Wednesday.
Attorneys Wm Waldschmidt of Cannelton and John H Weathers of New Albany were in Rockport Wednesday on professional business. Joen R Feigel is still winning prizes at poultry shows with his Wyandot chickens. He carried away several of the best prizes at the Terre Haute show week before last. Mrs G D Gaw of Chicago is here on a visit to her parents Mr and Mrs Jas A Hopkins. Mr Gaw will arrive today and they will remain until after the holidays. Mr and Mrs Arthur Broughton of Minneapolis Minn, who have been here on a visit to Mrs Broughton's mother Mrs Josie Heady, returned home today. Mrs Broughton was formerly Miss Lois Fisher.
The W C T U will hold a crusade on Thursday December 28 at Mrs W E Martins residence. It is an all day meeting with a twelve oclock chicken dinner. In the forenoon a devotional exercise and in the afternoon a literary program will be rendered. All women of the city past 75 years of age will be invited as guests.
The Democrat presents the first of nine picture puzzles designed to entertain both juveniles and adults. The riddles are tougher than usual hidden pictures, offering satisfaction and a engaging pastime for readers who enjoy a challenge.
A historical discussion explains that Earth’s atmosphere protects life by slowing raindrops. Without air, rain would be lethal, capable of piercing a grown person’s body, illustrating how the air layer shields humans from meteorites and other space debris.
The New York American notes that animals commit theft, describing baboon bands robbing orchards with sentinels and a bucket brigade method. It also mentions bees forming habitual criminals by raiding hives and sacking establishments.
The article notes that vast layers of cosmic dust from meteorites cover ocean floors, including between Honolulu and Tahiti at about 2,350 fathoms deep. These shooting-star fragments accumulate over centuries, shaping a record of continual bombardment on Earth.
Wind dramatically influences forest structure and plant development. Persistent winds create windward shrinkage and leeward bending, especially near seas and flat areas. Cherry, plum, walnut, black poplar, ash and some pines are very wind sensitive, while mountain pines and certain firs resist damage and suit wind swept reforestation.
A Cleveland Leader quotation discusses a prevalent disease among the poor tied to stomach nerve irritation from gastric secretions. The dialogue contrasts the distress of the afflicted with the seeming inaction of the rich in addressing their condition.
A London Answers note records a doctor asking an old patient about coffee. The physician calls coffee a slow poison, and the patient agrees he has drank it daily for almost eighty years. The exchange highlights a wary view of caffeine.
A newspaper man praised Alexander Graham Bell as the greatest inventor, but Bell modestly replied that he has never been a reporter, underscoring his focus on invention over journalism.
Fire damaged the north Fifth Street residence of John C. Burkhart about 10:30 Thursday morning. The blaze started in the garret from a flue and spread beneath the roof before the fire department stopped it. Household goods were ruined by fire and water. roof and gable were damaged. rooms below flooded. The property was insured.
Mollie Burdick, an elderly Black woman, suffered heart failure on Wednesday. She collapsed to the pavement, breaking an arm and sustaining additional injuries.
Armeda Logsdon Taylor born April 8 1876 died December 10 1916 aged 40 years 8 months and 3 days. She married Benton V Taylor on September 12 1898 and leaves her husband a step daughter Cassie two sisters and many friends. Though not a church member she lived a life of love and charity and expressed readiness to meet God. The funeral was held for Newbury conducted by Rev C C Pirtle. Home grown aliska clover seed for sale by Robert Richardson Hatfield. Price eight dollars a bushel. General sales manager F Lee Sheppy seeks three or four men in Spencer county.
Several men in adjoining counties are invited to work for Mr Sheppy in spare time or full time selling a new household product on free trial. No selling experience required. Earn from 6 to 15 dollars per day, with top earners reaching hundreds monthly. Provide details on township, vehicle, availability, and whether to work spare time or steady. No investment or bond required.
Readers are urged to review attractive liberal subscription packages for the Democrat and magazines. Choose a combination, add the small difference to the regular price, and receive a full year of reading during the winter nights.
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