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Newspaper

Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1908

Page

4

John Haller Seeks Re-election for Harrison Assessor

The Democrat announces John Haller as a candidate for re election as assessor of Harrison township subject to the democratic primary. The piece notes internal party disputes and a Republican push for a clean campaign in Spencer County with critical commentary on leadership and past election tactics.

John Haller Harrison Township Republican County Central Committee Court House Spencer County Democratic Committee

Private Sale At Richland Farm Seeks Buyers In Stormy Weather

Due to bad weather and misunderstanding my sale at my Richland area farm includes one five year old general purpose horse one good work plug one five year old Blount wagon hay frame plow superior wheat drill five tons of wood hay three sets of work harness and other items. I will set fair prices cash or good note. Sale lasts until items sold neighbors warned.

Richhind

Real Estate Transfers Between Miller Huegel and Partners

M L Miller and others transfer portions of land in sections 25 26 and 35 to Wesley F H Huegel and Anna Huegel for 5000 dollars. Huegel later buys back the same parcels from Miller. Laura J Chinn conveys to Thomas P Littleprge and Charles A Wil...

M. L. Miller

Property transfers and recorded liens in the past week

Eleven mortgages, thirteen releases, two liens, one certificate of election, and one article of association were recorded during the past week. The notices list transfers among individuals such as Weasley Muegel to George Driskell and Berry W. Johnson to Lugene Crowder, with various lots and parcels in Gentryville, Hatfield, and nearby towns.

Wealey Muegel George Driskell Jos Sehum Jr Henry Gegel Jr Berry W. Johnson Lugene Crowder Valentine Kebertz Lucy Bullock Hatfield Jos. M. Hudspeth Caleb J. Lindsey America Abshier Martha EK. Reasman Kichland City

Internal navy disputes warn of abroad impact

The piece suggests that navy internal quarrels should settle to avoid external trouble, flags financial strain from watered stock, and notes 1907 as Indiana's launch of the Fairbanks boom amid a harsh winter. It comments on constitutional interpretation, ex presidents, and political figures with a mix of satire and speculation.

Indiana Fairbanks Justice Marian Justice Brewer West Point Speaker Cannon

Princeton Foregoes Buckingham Reward In Yale Match

A Memphis banker’s son Henry Buckingham, Princeton tackle, missed a $5 000 prize after a late game switch by coach Rover failed and Yale overtook Princeton. Buckingham, home for holidays, endured a loss despite plans to enter the second half and had previously played every game, including an Amherst matchup injury.

Princeton Henry Buckingham Memphis Yale New Haven Husky New York Times T. N. Buckingham Buckingham Stone Princetonians Rover Huckingham Sterling Amherst

Boy In Bristol Claims Cure For Balky Horses

A Bristol lad named William Frazer reportedly held a horse’s forefoot aloft for about ten minutes, then released it to resume walking. The method, described as a new cure for balky horses, has drawn interest across England with no reported failures yet.

William Frazer Bristol England

Delinquent Lands List for Spencer County 1905 1906

The 1905 and earlier delinquencies list lands and town lots in Spencer County Indiana with penalties and current 1906 taxes as certified by Auditor John T White. Notices state that properties in Richland City Rockport Grandview Dale and other townships will be sold at the courthouse door in Mosh Ty Indiana on February 10 1907 to satisfy taxes penalties and costs.

Spencer County Indiana Spencer S. I John T. White Mosh Indian

Rabbits for a Citys Poor Plan Proposed by Selden Man

R A Rogers of Selden Kansas proposes the railroads furnish a car each week loaded with rabbits for the Salvation Army to distribute to Kansas City poor. Major Arthur Cass supports the idea and will seek railroad agreement to transport the rabbits, with an appeal to follow if arrangements satisfy.

R. A. Rogers Selden Kan Salvation Army Kansas City

Edible Sugar Coated Flowers at English Food Exhibit

Novelties in table decorations drew dinner guests as sugared roses violets and other blossoms were coated with sugar at a recent English food and cooking exhibition. The edible flowers were arranged in colorful groupings to attract attention.

England New York Press

No clear article headline found

A terse proverb-like line about people hiring others to best crosses but not renting crowns. No explicit entities, dates, places, or organizations are present for a factual news card.

Beak You Much for Her Minnie

A playful parable style vignette about Minnie a well behaved girl who is fussy about eating. Her mother insists she must eat the egg and Minnie asks if she must also eat the beak as she tests the egg contents. The piece ends with a humorous question about the beak.

Minnie

La Belle Sauvage and the Savage Woman Image

The London World quotes a statement praising education for women but argues the savage instinct lingers in them. It notes women adorn themselves with jeweled imitations of creeping things and beads, claiming opportunity remains despite civilization.

London

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