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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
7
Neighbors discuss buyers flooding cities to claim pooled tobacco. Harrison county officials set 1910 fair dates August 29 to September 2 and urge public support. Other items cover pneumonia cures, hog prices rise, local elections, icy injuries, and revival meetings in Dale and surrounding towns.
An advertisement extols Dr. W. B. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative for women and all ages. It claims gentle action, stomach and bowel benefits, and urges readers to request a free test bottle before buying. It lists Monticello Illinois as the address and T. C. Basye as seller.
The poem recounts grandmothers voice in stories of long ago and contrasts children then and now. It pairs a reflective tale with a brief humorous anecdote about polite speech and quick tempers after a heated argument.
A London Pick-Me-Up excerpt shows Mrs Nagger exclaiming that one of the thirteen at the table will die before the year ends. Mr Nagger asserts toughness while Mr Smith arrives to join the group.
On Christmas eve the stern Bishop of Winchester helps a hungry kitten and meets a young theology student Cooper and his wife. He learns of their needs and changes course to quietly support Cooper to continue his studies as a banker. The tale blends charity with a moment of personal reflection.
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