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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
4
Advertisements and notices published in the Rockport Democrat issue dated Friday January 24 1908. The paper lists advertising rates by application and provides office and residence telephone numbers for contact.
The Democrat announces John Huller as a candidate for re election as assessor of Harrison township subject to the democratic primary decision.
An Erie Evansville repair crew cut amid high living costs sparks debate on wages and work. Indiana Republicans face a convention amid rumors of divisions and calls for a clean campaign, while Rockport finances show reduced debt and a disputed county committee vote led by Fred Hearing.
The article notes a large number of idle laborers being fed and lodged at free lodging houses amid panic caused shutdowns. It marks the first such occurrence since the Harrison panic of 1893 with Roosevelt, a Republican, in the White House.
The piece quotes Watson claiming every factory runs full time with full crews while accusing both parties of labor misuse. Meanwhile the Indianapolis Charity Society reports from 121 factories that only 5,470 men work full time, 8,543 idle, and the rest on reduced hours, a nationwide pattern of hardship.
The piece critiques Republican claims that protective tariffs guarantee prosperity. It notes the party's longstanding assertion that more tariffs mean better times and questions the initial impact when the party rose to power.
The piece argues that protective tariffs from Morrill to Dingley caused repeated panics and industrial distress. It contends Republicans benefited only trusts while Democrats offer a corrective path through expert inquiry and a Democratic Congress.
Critic argues that after 1907 panic and eleven years of Republican rule, millions lose jobs and wages, creating public soup houses in many cities. The piece accuses Republican speakers and papers of spreading fear with the "full dinner pail" slogan while public relief becomes necessary.
Mrs. Pierson remains ill at home north of town after two years of sickness. J G Lloyd and John M Gwaltney traveled to Rockport Wednesday. Lev Battram of Tennyson leads the U B church revival now in progress over four weeks with new members joining. Mrs. Bert Beeler is ill. Telephone service mirrors county conditions amid price rise chatter with a potential increase to 1.65. The remonstrance against liquor traffic stirs local concern.
Miss Sallie Greathouse Ethel Rhodes and Sylva Trueville spent Sunday in Gentryville. James Hevron Nealie Bench and Rolly Gentry attended the Santa Fe dance Tuesday night. Mrs Claude Hevron and Miss Bertha Hevron were in Evansville Saturday shopping. S W Stocking is erecting four wind wells at his coal bank to pump water. Mrs KR Ferguson is very ill. The Lincoln Park fence of heavy iron is completed and workers have gone home. Myenberg’s landscaping work will be delayed until spring. The commission is expected to meet here next Saturday. Mrs Sam Beach spent last week with relatives in Eynsville. Misses Bessie Oskins Blanche Van Winkle and James Oskins attended a teachers institute at Dale last Saturday.
Joseph Nenu departed last Monday for Rayne Louisiana to join a local project. He is expected to contribute his labor skills at the site and report back after a short assignment.
St Meinrad's day was a holiday with a morning church service and an afternoon band parade. A silver wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs A A Sturm drew twenty five citizens plus the St Meinrad cornet band, with a large supper and numerous silver gifts.
A large shipment of tobacco is arriving this week. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Bert Mc Coy. Elijah McCoy injured when a wagon ran over his arm is improving. Lost items include a set of furs between the Veranda Hotel and Pearl street. Return to the Democrat office. Financial records note nine mortgages fourteen releases two certificates and one power of attorney recorded last week.
A short poem fragment describes a baby rolling on the floor and kicking with tiny feet as he pokes his toes into his mouth, creating a playful domestic scene.
City of Rockport Spencer county Indiana presents receipts and disbursements for the year January 1, 1907 to January 1, 1908. Includes a statement of the citys financial condition and itemized spending.
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