This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
7
Doctors misdiagnose women and treat symptoms while underlying uterine disease remains untreated. Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription is advertised as a safe tonic that strengthens the female system, relieves nervous exhaustion, and restores appetite, with Pleasant Pellets aiding digestion.
A Jasper Courier item mocks town gossipers while reporting the death of Monroe township farmer Stephen S. Johnson from heart trouble after milking a cow. He was father to Prof. Joe Johnson of Lake Spencer County and formerly a Petersburg teacher.
Little Billee claims six fathers after a patriotic lecture in Urbana. Hon John F Dillon received an alligator from Florida and moved it to Boone township farm. Madison township graduation exercises set for next Saturday evening June 13 at Ireland with 15 graduates and Maude Lemmon in charge. class address by Will B Carleton on What of the Young Man. Lightning struck a barn owned by Ollis Stull near Gleszen last Thursday afternoon.
The jury in the case of Jacob Harlem administrator of John Wiederst estate against Evansville and Mt. Vernon Traction Co awarded the plaintiff 5000 damages for a death in a January collision. The jury finished on the first ballot after only minutes deliberation.
Readers feared exterior changes to the old State house but the Corydon Republican notes repairs will be interior only. The upstairs interior will be converted into additional rooms for the county superintendent and jurors during court sessions. The ad for Hollister's Mountain Tea follows.
A Chrisney youth and his companion discuss palmistry during a Sunday drive. He finally grasps her hint and acts on it, leading to a humorous ending as they travel. The item includes brief anecdotes and local notices about Cascasweet and a political jab about Taft.
In a terse local item the Troy Times reports John Ballis offers his name to any willing to marry him, noting two of Troy’s prettiest girls are seeking springers and refuse to be an old man’s darling.
The text argues the American Society of Equity campaigns lift wheat prices and calls for farmer organization to control supplies. It explains futures bluffing, proposes centralized warehouses, and asserts producers should own harvests to set a steady price, detailing a North Dakota pledge campaign and regional support.
Dr. W. R. Dunn was re elected as a member of the school board at the town trustee's meeting Monday night. Hiram Hiley, aged seventy four, pioneer Spencer county resident, died at home in Gentryville Wednesday. funeral held yesterday. Dale establishments notified by state inspectors to change machinery and boiler conditions. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as health remedy.
A health ad claims backache and rheumatic pain stem from kidney trouble. Pineales for the kidneys act on the kidneys with quick relief for backache and related derangements. 380 days trial for $1.00 with guarantee or money back. Bold by J. C. Basye.
The girl students at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts won a concession allowing them to smoke in a designated room after being forbidden to smoke in corridors. They describe it as a small victory against the directors.
DeWitt's kidney and bladder pills are praised for prompt relief and strengthening kidneys and inflamed bladder. The ad claims thorough improvement and recommends the pills widely. Sold by T. C. Basye.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.