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Newspaper

Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1916

Page

7

Notable Medieval Rulers and The Pedagogue Origin

The article recounts William the Conqueror as England’s first Norman king and mentions other rulers like Leopold I and Charles the Great with brief notes. It then explains the origin of the word pedagogue from Greek, describing its shift from domestic slave to teacher and its connotations.

Nicknan William I Englvied William the Conqueror Dhe Efarald Twehald Eigbert Paevil Leopold I Gemminuy Cated Little Mar Jnana Philip the James H Scotland James TV Simie Troneh Charles the Creat of Frince Pepin the Short Baltic Mediterranean Bay of Biscay Migrin Wilson Louis the Pieusios Paidagogos Pais Agogos Pauidagogos Greece

Fair prospects dim as debts threaten Huntington fair

The Winslow Dispatch notes slim chances for a local fair as creditors threaten suit for $1,050 in unpaid assessments. If the fair is not held this year, the association may lose its lease and all invested funds. Huntington Independent reports.

Winslow Dispatch Fair Association Huntingbure Independent

Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

This remedy is described as thoroughly reliable and essential for every family especially in summer. It promises quick relief and urges endorsement from users. Sold by T C Basye as advertised.

T. C. Basye

Hog Cholera Threat Looms Over Warrick County Farms

An outbreak last spring in Warrick County threatens a wider epidemic this summer. Data from 19 farmers show 28 hogs lost to cholera valued at 3282 dollars with time losses of 375 dollars. Vaccination is urged before sickening, with strict sanitation to prevent spread and new stock vaccination on affected farms.

Warrick County United States

Indiana pageant celebration spreads to schools and towns

The era of Hekin and Jarnin gives way to modern methods in all school levels. Pageants will be held in Indianapolis and Corydon with about 20 other communities joining. The event aims to spur broad patriotic effort beyond Indiana. Henry Ford-sponsored motion pictures of the pageants will be shown nationwide.

Bilious Attacks and Purdue Commencement Notes

A health ad touts Chamberlains Tablets as a liver tonic and stomach cleanser for bilious attacks. The piece also reports Tell City attendees at Purdue University commencement on Wednesday including Mr and Mrs Otto Kampschaefer Mr and Mrs A P Fenn and daughter Helen and Mr Joseph Harrer and daughters Tillie and Nora. Roy N Fenn Ivin Harrer and Otto Kampschaefer were graduates.

Tell City Purdue University Otto Kampschaefer A. P. Fenn Helen Joseph Harrer Tillie Nora Roy N. Fenn Ivin Harrer City News

Cut Out Coupon for Foley's Ayur? Cough Remedy Trial

A promotional slip invites readers to mail name and address to Foley & Co. Chicago for a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The notice is signed T GC Basye and labeled as an advertisement.

Foley & Co Chicago Foley T. GC. Basye T.C. Basye Adyv

Counties produced two presidents in early U S history

Four counties in the United States produced two presidents each. Westmoreland Virginia and Charles City Virginia host the births of multiple leaders. Norfolk County Massachusetts and Hamilton County Ohio also produced pairs of presidents or presidential figures.

United States Washington Monroe Westmoreland County Virginia W. H. Harrison John Tyler Charles City James River John Adams J. Q. Adams Norfolk County Massachusetts Benjamin Harrison Taft Hamilton County Ohio Poseyville News

Centennial Observances Mark Indiana Statehood

Indiana marks 100 years of statehood with historical pageants and reenactments detailing pioneer deeds and educational progress. Bloomington hosted the opening may events at Indiana University, highlighting the state's development as a focus for the century long celebration.

Indiana Bloomington Indiana Univerity Hoosier State

Countyholds Local Option Vote On Alcohol June 20

The county commissioners set a June 20 local option election after a revival petition by the dry faction. The vote will decide if Boonville remains a dry town for the next two years according to the Boonville Enquirer.

Boonville Boonville Enquirer

Jealousy Tightens Doors in the House of Love

Dr. R. G. Cabot writes that jealousy arises from a sealed, private stance in love. It traps individuals behind closed windows, fearing outside affection will erode their own share of love including concern over a husband’s friends, work, or religion.

Dr. R. CG. Cabot

A Call on the Waiter

A hotel clerk asks a departing guest for a larger bill and seeks change from a waiter. The exchange is led by a clerk and bellboy as described by the judge in the record.

Bellboy Hexe

Jam Jam in the Closet Mirth Turns to Mourning

A comic household scene ends in a strange confession as a child explains his jam stained face and a wish that seems to hinge on death. The mother questions a late prayer while the boy clings to his sugary secret.

Unclereymin

Blood Purifying Remedy Advertised by T C Basye

Poisons retained in the body cause rheum scrofula malaria and constipation with blood poison. The Blood expels poisons from the body and cures blood poison in its worst form. Sold by T C Basye. ladyReadable ad copy promoting a blood remedy attributed to Basye with health claims.

T.C. Basye

Humorous Observation Sparks Local Debate

A Detroit Free Press letter to the editor mocks self awareness and jokes about town humor. The writer notes scarce humor and quips about spotting men who can see the humor in themselves, implying an ironic shortage of wit in the community.

Chet

Moving Pictures Prompt House Help Next Tuesday

A quirky note from the Chicago Herald invites neighbors to a moving day help session. The missive humorously asks for a hand as residents prepare to relocate belongings to a new home next Tuesday.

Chicago Herald

The Very Good Man and His Conscience

A Philadelphia press excerpt reflects on a man who endlessly prays and questions what his conscience urges him to see in others. It notes his view that neighbors are sinners, revealing a sharp moral lens.

Thiladelphia Press

Greatly Benefitted by Chamberlains Liniment

Mrs. Florence Slife of Wabash Indiana praises Chamberlains Liniment for sprains bruises and rheumatism pains. The ad asserts prompt relief and high recommendation and notes sale by T C Basye.

Chamberlains Florence Slife Chamberlain T. C. Basye

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