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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
7
The article outlines a medicine named Golden Medical Discovery said to extract curative properties from native medicinal roots using refined heat and special apparatus. It claims to treat indigestion throat and chest ailments and promises prompt relief but warns it cannot cure advanced consumption.
Shoals News notes Congress plans to adjourn after extensive treasury appropriations. Otwell Star reports Clara KE Green widow of Alvah E Green sues Southern Railway for 10000 damages in Princeton circuit court. jury deadlocked and case continued.
The notice urges not to let rheumatism become chronic and claims Cham berlain's Pain Balm relieves pain and aids sleep and rest. It asserts it can cure many cases and recommends the liniment for long standing pain, sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes by T. C. Basye.
Boonville depot receives an electric piano from E. 8. N. Traction Company while Boonville city council grants Chandler Telephone Company a local operating franchise. A boy drowns after falling in a well in Logan township. a load of corn travels up Washington street under guard. strawberry prices drop to 20 cents a gallon. Mollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised with claims of health benefits.
The question of whether ice cream and refreshments can be lawfully sold in Dale on Sunday will be tested in the courts. Dan Musgrave will make the test and deputy prosecutor W G Hile will prosecute the case. Public interest is expected to be high.
A preacher offered a three hour sermon on the Major and Minor Prophets provoking restlessness and a quip about Malachi. An Urbana tale recalls a back porch kiss and a girl’s vow. Obituary notes report Lester Thomas’s death by a harrow near Algiers. Ads promote Kodol for indigestion and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. A canoe boat venture, Sailor Boy, will link Cannelton to Rockport with fares 75 to 100 cents and schedules.
A letter from H. E Huntington states work to begin along the proposed line around June 10th to 15th and hopes Grand Central cars will run from Terre Haute Indianapolis and Evansville by January 1 1909. An 11 year old boy near Jasper died after a horse kick during hitching. County treasurers get a $100000 raise amid Republican budget politics criticizing public officer salaries.
Vincennes Sun notes Anderson Duckwall's new half mile record of 2 15 at a college meet in Washington Indiana. He won both the half and quarter mile events and positions himself for broader attention as he nears leaving Vincennes High School. The report mentions a state meet at Wabash and identifies Duckwall as son of C B Duckwall.
Writers in magazines debate whether women are more responsible than men for the low tone of modern literature. A writer suggests novelists be censored and prove wholesome and pure thoughts before publishing.
DeWitts kidney and bladder pills are praised for prompt relief and strengthening of weakened kidneys and assisting bladder inflammation. The advertisement asserts thorough action and broad recommendations, noting availability through sellers.
A condensed reflection notes how stereotype feelings shape intellect and then influence statutes to form national character, citing Wendell Phillips. The remark traces a progression from perception to law and identity.
In a witty scene Emma watches her sister and fiancé in a drawing room and proclaims you will discuss the moonlight. She clings to romantic fantasies as she observes the couple, then trots off to buy Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea from T. A. Sargent.
Mrs. Fremont recounts a tale of the French bishop in St Louis learning English to preach. Senator Benton recalls the bishop’s sermon, noting his polished manner and a humorous line about a “smart chance of folks here today.” Also advertised is a kidney remedy offering a 30 day trial for $1.00.
Abraham Lincoln provided a brief biographical sketch to the Congressional Record editor. Born February 12, 1809 in Hardin County. He lists education as defective, profession as lawyer, military service as captain in the Black Hawk War, and offices held including postmaster and state legislator. Pineules for the kidneys advertisement follows.
A quotation from George Eliot contends that a nation's eminence rests on its capacity to be stirred by memory and to strive for spiritual ends. It argues fulfillment comes from a shared soul rather than immediate material possession.
A colonial style ad promises prompt cough relief for coughs croup hoarseness and whooping cough with a gentle laxative formula. It claims guaranteed results and notes sale by a local vendor.
The quote asserts true love ennobles personality and strengthens the heart, sanctifying existence. It argues love should be clear and limpid not sphinxlike, like a diamond whose admiration and attachment deepen with knowledge.
Willis J. Abbot argues twelve years of Republican rule left the economy strained with a large deficit and no tariff or tax relief. He notes growing Democratic unity behind Bryan, predicts a Denver convention love feast, and discusses vice presidential prospects and Crumpacker’s controversial campaign finance bill.
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