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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
4
The piece portrays hardship and humility through a Baltimore Sun poem by Bentztown Bard. A poor man counts nonmonetary riches by family love, health, and simple joys while acknowledging limited wealth. It contrasts material wealth with the happiness found in home and a contented life.
A curious note on a man arrested on suspicion of fraud with a map marked Eng land showing T W K as Too Well Known. The piece argues pleasures come from dutiful living rather than deliberate pursuit of joy. It also reports Independence Hall in Philadelphia sees about 1,000,000 visitors annually after a large restoration funded by the city.
New York City last year used 10,288 cars to transport eggs. The estimate implies each inhabitant received about 30 dozen eggs, indicating ample supply.
Rockport Court No. 185 T. B. H. records the death of Nellie M. Haines. The court mourns her loss as a faithful member and a loving wife and mother, extending sympathy to her family. The courtroom will be draped in mourning for thirty days, and resolutions published in Rockport papers.
A nostalgic poem reflects on past summers under July skies. The speaker longs for carefree days with friends, the old flag, clear blue skies, and burnished sunlit moments, acknowledging such wishes cannot return yet inviting gathering in memory.
A brief, wry reflection on failure and fortune. A quaint philosopher notes that small life tumbles are not all bad and recalls knowing a worthless man who fell into a fortune.
The article notes ivory false teeth on a gold wired plate were in use as early as 1000 B C. It also recounts a Delineator quotable line about a child fearing a doll, with Grace racing from a darkened chamber.
A brief health note reflects on self-perception shaping aging expectations. The text suggests that at 30 one may feel old by 35 if the mind fixates on aging. It emphasizes the power of belief in mental and bodily states.
Josephine Brown born April 5 1890 died July 5 1909 at nineteen years. Survived by parents Watson and Della Brown four sisters Mrs Anderson Parker Mrs Dan Lang Mrs David Walter Mrs Robert Batie and two brothers Wilson and Luther. Luther left Fort Robinson Neb to be with her but returned before the funeral. Converted and saved during sickness she promised to meet relatives in heaven. Saintliness measured by service. Prayer without labor means paralysis.
Tickets go on sale for all regular trains on July 17 and for a special Evansville departure at 12 30 a m on July 17. Sleepers may be occupied after 9 p m on July 16. Return tickets are valid three days from sale date. A six day ticket at six dollars is offered for sleepers and chair cars. For details contact G W Schelke G P and T Agent Evansville Ind.
A compact reflection on personal duty friendship and integrity. It contrasts grafting with giving life and notes the impact of one’s burden on character. The speaker observes how respect for a father is reflected in his children and warns against groveling before bosses.
A collection of aphorisms on human friendliness love and marriage from a bygone era. It muses on happiness wealth faith and the quirks of relationships with a light humorous tone and moral observations.
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