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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
4
A Farmers Guide warning about traveling college students selling patent articles with hard luck stories. The piece notes most items cost more than local stores, says many students are more after a summer frolic than sales, and urges readers to prefer home merchants.
The Democrat highlights merchant ads urging readers to visit their stores to combat high living costs and stretch money further, encouraging patronage of the advertisers.
The United States wheat crop this year is estimated 20 percent above the five year average and 18 percent above the previous peak. At market opening the price around 7e a bushel implies a national value near 675 million dollars for the crop, with 50 million more than the five year average at thrashing time. The Rochester Sentinel notes higher prices defy Republican tariff claims, while farmers see continued gains in wool corn and livestock.
Thomas M. Honan states to the state tax board that for tenants in common each with a valid mortgage can claim a mortgage exemption. Married couples owning land as entireties cannot claim extra deductions beyond the individual shares. If one spouse claims a 700 dollar exemption on individually owned property, the other may lose exemption on joint or entireties property. Partnerships may also be entitled to mortgage deductions.
The Michigan City Evening Dispatch reports that powerful interests plan a strong assault on the current utilities law in the legislature next winter. A large public service company is said to be backing candidates to influence the outcome. The piece notes the public bedrock aim and argues the people will defend their rights and seek to expand the commission's powers to protect even the smallest consumer.
A distorted historical line suggests Gen. Kelley could have led an army of about 60 unemployed to the western harvests instead of Washington, implying a shift in placement and potential prosperity.
A commentator argues woolen mills run full time to meet demand, contending prices rose 25 percent since the tariff was removed by the Democrat, implying robust production to satisfy elevated demand.
The Senate favors appointing Trade Commissioners without civil service constraints amid attacks on civil service norms. Bloomington faces water concerns linked to Indiana University, prompting talks of state assembly action. Owensboro appoints Floyd J. Laswell postmaster at age 25 with a $2,200 salary. County and town postmaster races noted, with Democratic ticket urged for November. Mail-order competition and Beveridge's progressive optimism shape local politics in Indiana.
About 85000 men were sought for harvest work in three western states at 2.50 a day, but only a few reportedly responded. Unemployment remains high, according to Republican sources, in this region.
Washington reports the fiscal year ending June 30 1914 will show a near thirty million dollar surplus if all income tax assessments are paid by June 30. Customs receipts exceed estimates by 21 million while ordinary internal revenue and excise taxes add to the total. The surplus is to be absorbed by Panama canal payments with potential adjustments if late tax payments occur. A separate note covers a miscellaneous shower at Mrs. John H. Jennings home in Upper Walnut street for Miss Florence Jennings bride elect Frank Winchell of Columbia S Car to wed next Monday.
Lightweight crepe white fabrics described as popular for summer dresses. Notes include ground fabrics and ratine crepe white yard wide options priced around 10 cents and 25 cents per yard. Prices and specific fabric references indicate a retail listing.
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