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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1922
Page
2
A historical piece reflects on President Harding’s regrets and the administration’s missteps. It cites sins of both action and inaction, noting political tension and public discontent during his tenure.
The piece critiques President Harding amid scandals in his administration. It highlights Attorney General Daugherty, Senator Newberry, Nat Goldstein, and the naval oil reserves controversy while noting public outrage, party divisions, and tax and tariff policies shaping a largely unaccomplished fifteen months.
The passage notes a rising portion of citizens share a wish not to have the president as leader, hoping for improvement in his administration, which at present shows no signs of change, risking broad public dissatisfaction.
Cecelia Helen Bennett of Chrisney Indiana born April 4 1906 died May 31 1922 aged 16 years 1 month 27 days daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Bennett she leaves two sisters three brothers Agnes George Louis Mason and Ada Rosine and grandparents Mr and Mrs Edward Gardner plus many relatives and friends.
Rockport Fair Association buys the lot between the original grounds and Main street to extend the fair grounds toward the electric line. The Evansville and Eastern Railway opens with a ceremonial trip led by Mayor Boehne and about 100 Evansville residents. Notable local events include the death of Judge J. D. Richardson and a marriage between George Wendel and Anna Anderson.
Attention S. S. workers. We are anxious that Spencer county be well represented at the State Sunday School convention in Evansville next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Not alone for the creditable showing we should achieve.
W R Bottenfield as county co chairman invites all officers and teachers to the upcoming Sunday School convention. He notes the Tuesday night pageant directed by the famous song leader Prof Smith as a highlight and encourages attendance for the inspiration and knowledge it offers to each attendee.
The piece argues that Democratic gains in the House historically aligned with presidential success and that this year is labeled a democratic year. It cites post Civil War precedents: 1874 1882 1890 1914 House gains, 1888 exception, and predicts 1922 House benefit for Democrats.
The six millionth Ford, No 6 000 000, was lifted from the Highland Park plant at 9 14 a m May 18, followed by No 6 000 001 five seconds later. Strong demand has pushed output to 5 400 motors daily for shipment to Ford assembly plants nationwide. The Model T started numbering in 1908 with No 1 000 000 produced December 10 1915 and No 5 000 000 arriving May 28 1921.
The Democratic Platform adopts a plank backing the public service commission and pledges to reestablish its original purposes through necessary legislation. It argues success rests on proper administration of the law, aiming to reassure informed readers.
Spencer County urges World War I veterans to complete war history blanks for the State Historical Commission. The county committee reports progress, asks missing veterans to mail entries to Rockport organizer Mrs Helen R. Swan, and promotes summer reading at Rockport Public Library with a ten-book challenge.
The text asserts committees should consult with local democratic editors to spend sums effectively. It argues cooperation among candidates committees and editors yields maximum results and denies that the democratic press will be coerced or compromised, claiming it remains honest.
Milhiard F Underhill transfers lot 3 block 7 L G Grand view to Henry Riley for 1.00. Potter to Ora E Potter nw se 23 67 for 1.00. L A Potter to William T Potter se sw 28 67 for 1.00. John Baumgaertner to Otto C Baumgaertner in lot 63 part 60 block W RH Rockport for 4000. Sheriff to Otto C Baumgaertner part in lot 60 block WRH Rockport for 817.27. John Dauenhauer Jr Joe Paul Gogel wt née 23 4 5 5 for 125. Seven mortgages three releases and one assignment recorded last week.
Henry R. Littell a 32 brick mason of Owensboro Kentucky wed Virginia Wells 38 of Owensboro. Lyman Wilhelmus 28 farmer from Richland Indiana married Winifred Kirkland 22 teacher from Hatfield Indiana. Irvin Q. Broshears 24 farmer from Spencer County Indiana wed Hazel Boucher 19 of Spencer County. Roy Henry 21 coal miner from Owensboro Kentucky married Dora Egan 19 also of Owensboro.
United Brethren Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m with preaching at Mt Zion at 10 30 a m Union service at 7 45 p m and Rockport evening meeting at 6 30 p m Co F U gathers at 6 45 p m in Rockport led by W W Moore the pastor.
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