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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
4
A German Bible in Wolfenbüttel Library shows Genesis 3 16 misrendered from herr to narr after a 1580 printing dispute. The printer’s wife allegedly altered the word causing blasphemy charges, her imprisonment, and destruction of copies except the one surviving edition.
The article describes the Brahman sacred thread as a three colored cord worn next to the skin, 28 yards long, with caste determined by thread material and knotting. It notes Parsees also wear a sacred girdle, invested at ages seven or nine, made from suru fibers. Monier Williams details the Parsee girdle as seventy two wool threads, a flat band twined thrice around the body with two knots known only to Parsees.
Alfred Sutro recalls George Meredith facing surgery with calm faith. Meredith, said to trust in nature's kindness, believing that the inner "little bird" would escape any harm from the operation and survive the trial.
A reminiscence recounts a Cambridge visit by a University of Cracow professor who quips about cricket and muscles. The note explains muscle contraction, noting they only shorten and resemble rubber bands when stimulated.
The old shoe maker explains bunions arise from shoes that are too short. He says tight footwear forces the foot to adapt, with tissue and bone misdirected to the toes, creating a bunion as nature's growth is restricted.
A dialogue from The Cynic features a young man pressed by a parent about marriage. The parent cites lack of money while acknowledging the suitor’s brains, hinting at deeper social worries and financial readiness.
In springtime on a woods overlook two seniors escape philosophy to explore love. Margaret and I discuss matter and life while a snake and spring scenery heighten the moment. A kiss follows as we retreat from Olympus to mortal affection.
Miss Oma Medcalf of Tell City is visiting this week. Memorial services were held at the M E church last Sunday followed by graves’ decoration. Mrs A W Boyer returned from Evansville last Wednesday. Miss Cleo Pittman visited in Boonville Saturday and Sunday. Essiee Lee Williams of Rockport spent several days here last week visiting Mrs Geo Frakes. Herb Rundell and family hosted Evansville relatives. Brady Skelton of East St Louis visited here last Sunday.
A collection of quotes on patience, liberty, love of others, restraint, business joy, time use, happiness, friendship, and self value. Notable lines touch Despair, practice of good habits, love of liberty, and personal price set by oneself.
The Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Co. invites farmers to write to the nearest exchange or Nashville Tennessee for full information on rural phone service. The ad claims low cost and great benefits, promising modern farm operations through direct communication with key points. The Cumberland company is incorporated.
State of Indiana Spencer County Luce School Township invites sealed proposals at 2 pm June 28 1913 for construction of two school houses per plans on file in Richland City Hatfield and Richland City sites bids may be on one or both buildings with bonds double the bid to ensure faithful work affidavit of non collusion required contracts let to lowest responsible bidder Township Trustee Schuyler C Ferguson Reserve right to reject all bids completion date to be set with the contract.
From Monday June ninth Mrs Crocker, a famed beauty expert, will be in Rockport for one week offering free advice on perfumes and toilet articles. She represents Harmony Toilet Goods of Boston, whose products claim to be America’s best sellers, with Rexall Drug Store stocking a wide Harmony assortment.
A collection of small ads lists items for sale and services. Items include a survey extension pole, real estate loan broker, a clearing sale and various hats hosiery auto supplies and used automobile for sale. Names include Jd Eigenmann Emma Nohse L M John Mrs M Weil Allen V Atkinson.
Buy or sell real estate and paint supplies advertised by J P Figenmann Mixed Paint all colors in all sizes at Basye's Drug and Book Stores Includes Varnishland Paint Brushes in the offer.
It will be worth your time to visit L. M. Johns new store with promises of likely bargains and a welcoming shop atmosphere for customers in the area.
Up-to-date improved farm joining the town with water all year. Eight lots in town. A warehouse suitable for any business. A substantial two story frame house praised as the town’s most beautiful. See or write M Boehm Rockport Ind.
Advertises a Johnson binder for sale with 90 acres cut. Includes contact at Christ Schumacher near Richev Schoolhouse and a family note thanking friends and relatives for sympathy during illness and death of a sister and daughter, from L Freshley and family.
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