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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
4
The piece lists county ticket candidates including Thomas H. Chrisney and Fred H. Crowder and condemns trusts and tariff interests. It cites reactions to John W. Kern in Indianapolis, criticizes trust funding of campaigns, and argues for a Democratic win as the right choice for voters.
William Howard Taft is pressured to admit publicity of campaign contributions and promises disclosure after the election, a stance likely to shift as the campaign unfolds. The public view fears forced actions lack voluntary merit.
The Union of Indianapolis the state labor federation and central labor union endorse Bryan and Kern while supporting Marshall. The Indianapolis Star Terre Haute and Muncie papers admit Republican leanings. Roosevelt and Harriman clash, Taft aligns with interests, signaling policy shifts away from Roosevelt.
The piece argues New York’s complex role in presidential voting, noting it backed Bryan in Denver, may swing Republican fortunes, and questions statewide strength after 1906 and 1907 economic strains. It asks if New York voters facing unemployment and half or quarter-time work remain reliably Republican.
Excerpt argues that the Roosevelt administration has driven spending to record highs. It cites $1,008,397,543.56 in last session appropriations, claiming a two billion dollar Congress under Roosevelt and total four-year expenditures of $3.428 billion. It criticizes vetoes and public money waste, urging retrenchment and reform as a political issue. It also notes a local political notice for Warrick and Spencer counties election on August 11, 1908 in Boonville.
Ladies white Oxfords priced 1.50 1.75 and 2.00 in stock. Misses white Oxfords also available. Elastic belts wash belts and feather belts in all colors. Large assortment of styles. Regularly at 317 319 Main St Rockport Ind Halbruges.
Advertises white linen with natural wood handles and embroidery plus insertion tucks and hem stitching at $2.50 and $22.00. Notes wool ingrain patterns, Amoskeag ginghams, Valenciennes lace edges, imported laces, and a genuine leather bag in black tan and colors priced $1.00.
Made of cow hide steel frames and leather trim items offered at bargain prices. Bed spreads in white Marseilles patterns hemm ed and ready for use. China mattings large assortment of colors and patterns. Pearl buttons 16 to 22 line quality noted.
A sale offers 100 pairs of Ladies and Misses shoes valued up to 3.00 and two lots of 100 pairs of Men's Work Shoes at values up to 2.00 and 1.50 respectively.
Sale offers white Swiss ribbed mercerized tape at 15c and a range of fabrics including white lisle two button lengths, worsted and Cheviot suits priced at 15.00 to 87.50, and edges insertions in various patterns from 10c to 6c. Limited stock of ten pieces remaining.
Advertisement describes a high bust, extra long snug fitting garment made of fine batiste with elaborate trim and extraordinary white jap silks. It offers front and side supporters and is washable, twenty inches wide, suitable for dresses and undergarments. The price listed is 39e.
Notice to fox hunters prohibiting fox hunting on Allen J. Payton's farms. At a district democratic committee meeting in Evansville plans were set for the democratic congressional convention in Boonville on August 11 1908 to nominate a congress candidate. By order of the committee T D 8S Scales Chairman. Also the democratic Judicial convention to nominate a prosecuting attorney candidate for the second Judicial District.
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