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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
7
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The article explains house fly life stages from eggs to maggots and pupae to adults, noting most eggs hatch quickly in warm weather. It warns that eradication before wings form is cheapest and suggests manure removal, lime treatment, and systematic cleaning to prevent outbreaks. Italso links flies to disease spread, citing typhoid and cholera as carried by contaminated food and drink via their legs.
The Rockport church organized October 9 1896 under Rev C L Kuhlman. Olive Branch Synod admitted it a year later. A 1897 cornerstone ceremony, 4000 dollar cost, dedication by Rev HL Yarger, and a series of pastors followed. By 1910 debts were cleared and the church stood uninhibited. China’s Grand Canal is noted as the world’s longest canal from Tungtu to Hangchon spanning 609 miles.
Evansville Railways announces timetable changes effective June 8 1911 with limited stops between Rockport Evansville and Grandview. Passenger cars depart Rockport at multiple times including 6 26 AM 7 26 PM and 9 26 PM with connections at Richland Junction for Richland on Saturdays Sundays. Freight and express service listed with returning morning connections and weekend adjustments. Managers D C Powell and A Carson sign the notice.
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