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Newspaper

Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1922

Page

2

Farmers Face Debt and Hard Times Amid Election Debates

The piece criticizes Government relief for farmers, arguing agrarian distress demands prompt action through direct advances or loan support. It contrasts brutal agricultural need with shipper bonuses, noting Harding’s address favored corporate relief over farmer aid and urged early session focus on farming problems.

Middle West Trans- Mississippi Harding Congress Shipping Trust

Thornburg seeks 3050 bushels clover seed in Boonville

In Boonville Indiana Thornburg warehouse advertises it will buy 3050 bushels of clover seed at market price. A mead sample is noted in the listing.

Thornburg Mead Sample Boonville Ind

Holiday gifts in cut glass and silver at Walser’s

China cut glass and silverware offered as useful Holiday presents at J. H. Walser’s Mammoth Store. The full line of wares is advertised for shoppers seeking seasonal gifts.

J. H. Walser’s Mammoth

Christmas Eve at Mrs Gentle Home Inspires Tiny Tale

A stormy Christmas Eve at Mrs Gentle’s house brings Nelly and her mother comfort and hope. A candle in the window guides the Christ Child, a lonely boy seeks shelter, and a tale of five little brothers in a leather carriage unfolds beside Christmas stockings. Nut Pudding recipe closes the piece with a traditional finish.

Mrs. Gentle Nelly Nother Father Hess Christ Corher Tommy Santa Claus Toms Santa

Wisdom quotes and parables on virtue and strength

A collection of aphorisms and reflections on ambition, knowledge, humility, Friendship, honesty, and self control. The passage contrasts ignorance and fear with learning, urging restraint and effort, while celebrating art, courage, and inner strength.

Echoes of World War and Related Facts From WWI History

A compact collection of World War I figures and anecdotes including total duration of 1628 days, 215 American Legion members in Turkey, Lloyd George’s 223.471 billion cost, Alfred H McDonald of Indiana as an early American action participant, the need for soldiers to swim 50 yards, a Garden of Eden post formed in Harpoot Asia Minor, the U.S. war compensation payments abroad, Georgetown campus tree memorials, and French army age-related losses showing 29.2 percent for twenty-year-olds.

Indiana American Legion Harpoot Asia Minor Garden of Eden

Notable Figures in History and Innovation

Edward Jenner, poet of merit. the duke of York with a $50,000 yearly allowance. Christopher Columbus as early sugar planter bringing cane on his second voyage. Christine Hughens credited with conceiving pendulum regulator use for clocks in 1656. after Prince Hirohito's Europe visit, photos of the imperial family will be allowed in newspapers.

Christopher Columbus Christine Hughens Prince Hirohito Europe

The Only Girl in a Big Push, Love Darts Motto

A playful note on love and absence from the Richmond Times Dispatch signals that romance thrives in duos. The proverb suggests that the world is made for two, underscoring the timeless appeal of pairing up in witty, cheeky fashion.

Richmond Times-Dispatch

From the Pencil's Point echoes and odd lines

A quirky column presents pithy quotations about umbrellas suspicion vacations and preferences. It wittily contrasts stay at home attitudes with travel plans and mocks refined manners and boarding house quirks, ending with a sly comment on boarders.

Community Gains Series of Free Agriculture Meetings

A set of day and evening sessions organized by the Agricultural Extension Department of International Harvester Co will educate on farming horticulture and home making. Speakers include H. S. Mobley R. R. Robertson and Mrs Bertha Dahl Laws with talks, charts and educational motion pictures. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

International Harvester Co H. S. Mobley R. R. Robertson Bertha Dahl Laws Mobley Washington Farmers’ Organizations Farm Loan Bank Parcel Post Smith Lever Robertson Ohio Ohio Agricultural College State Board of Agriculture Laws Minnesota

Letter From Orphans Thanks To American Aid

A greeting letter to Santa from Near East Relief orphans in Indiana thanks American supporters Governor Warren T. McCray Thomas C. Day and Ed Jackson for bread clothes and shelter They express gratitude for life saving help and for being taught to read and write and pray for God to bless those who love them though they have not met.

Little Wards of Near East Relief America Santa Claus Indiana Warren T. McCray Thomas C. Day Near East Relief Fund Ed. Jackson Santa

Orphans appeal to Santa for aid this Christmas

The text shows orphans ask Santa to support their rebuilding of Bible lands in the Near East, promising to become self-sufficient once they grow. They note daily flour needs of 12 tons to bake bread and seek continued care from Santa and others through Christmas.

Near East America Santa

Market seeks 5000 bushels clover seed. sample requested

Advertiser seeks to buy 5,000 bushels of clover seed and asks for a sample before payment. Contact details not provided.

PLAN BIG SHORT COURSE FOR FARMERS AND HOUSEWIVES

Local committees organize a two day short course on December twenty first and twenty second to help solve farm and home problems. The program features demonstrations discussions and chautauqua style lectures with large charts and educational moving pictures designed for farmers and housewives.

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