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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
7
Long medical ad urges use of Dr Carey’s No. 777 Marshroot for kidney and bladder troubles. Claims toxins are expelled and life saved, with money-back promise if no benefit. Also lists June 1921 county commission allowances for various officials and services.
Miss Ida D Armstrong was seen in Evansville Monday. A 40 acre coal land tract near Boonville is offered as good farming ground for sale or trade for Rockport property. Contact R Mattingly at phone 419.
Local dentist Lieb operates from the Lieb Building at 3rd and Main in Rockport Indiana with telephone service listed as 427 J.
Jean Chassagne driver of one of two French Peugeots in the Indianapolis Memorial Day race was ruled out after the hood blew off at mile 150. A failed attempt to replace or locate the missing part left the car hoodless as wind tore it away, forcing withdrawal while the car ran on in the pits.
A man named James H. Allen attributes his relief from years of rheumatism to a self made prescription that allegedly dissolves uric acid deposits and purges them from the body. Agent T. C. Basye organizes distribution with a money back guarantee for no benefit. Indiana schools are criticized for lagging in educational growth amid political interference affecting the system.
A Branicki sapphire once weighing 201 carats and valued in the millions was stolen from Count Xavier Branicki in Wirsaw during the German occupation. Police trace fragments bought for 185000 francs from a Lithuanian dealer near Ivanovo. the gem was cut into pieces and showcased in Vienna 1867 and Paris 1978 exhibitions. Only 136 carats remain.
A narrator recalls Tommys yard marbles business charging three cents, then quitting after noise complaints. The Mountebank excerpt explores kisses as powerful and perilous, from light to life changing meanings. An advertisement seeks men or women to sell hosiery for International Stocking Mills, Norris town, Pa.
Mrs. D V Williams of Route 6 Springfield describes severe back weakness headaches and nervous fatigue until Cardui improved her condition. She credits her husband for obtaining Cardui and says her doctor noted steady progress and regained health. Thousands of women reportedly benefited, and Cardui is advertised as widely available.
The Silverdale and Cheney Home Economics clubs met June 9 at Mr. and Mrs. John Thurman’s home with current events on roll call. Readings and music filled the afternoon followed by tours of the infirmary and a refreshments break. The Silverdale club will host the July meeting at the Lakeys’ home.
The Rockport Democrat delivers local news with a long-standing annual subscription of one dollar and twenty-five cents in advance, reflecting a community newspaper tradition and steady readership.
At the home near Rock Hill James 8 Richey was surprised by his wife relatives and friends with a large birthday dinner. About noon nearly 40 guests arrived with baskets. The lawn tables held a bountiful and beautiful meal greatly enjoyed by all.
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