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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
4
A 1919 Rockport weekly accuses Republicans of enacting infamous taxes, claiming Gov. J P G called the legislature the best, and mocks voters who believe tax cuts are coming. The piece argues Republicans mislead the public about tax relief ahead of elections.
Home economists note eggs are cheaper now and advise preserving a few dozen for winter. Water glass method praised for simplicity and effectiveness. Use clean strictly fresh, unwashed nonfertile eggs. One quart water glass preserves fifteen dozen. Also, article mentions giving children milk based on feeding experiments.
Bertha B Cook advises daily whole milk intake for children up to age sixteen with one and a half pints to a quart, then at least one pint after sixteen. She suggests training picky eaters by adding milk to cereals, cocoa, desserts, soups, and creamed dishes. A son was born Monday to Mr and Mrs James Herron in North Rockport.
The concrete foundation for the new court house is nearly finished, marking a major step toward the building’s completion and future operations.
Kreige and Belle Williamson were in Tell City Tuesday. Miss Annie Lloyd visited her brother Tom Lloyd of Rockport last week. Mrs. Walter Pennington is the guest of Mrs. Walter Jones of Evansville. A group including Mr. and Mrs. Herman Grippen Mr. and Mrs. John Hemp ling Mr. and Mrs. Russell Richards Miss Lena Tableman and James Carey of Union Chapel were guests last Sunday of Ralph Powell and family.
Miss Lelia Grant visits Evansville relatives this week. Miss Morell Parker returns from Rockport visit. Mrs. Jack Goodman and Marjorie June back in Evansville after relatives here. Miss Bessie Lang leaves for Woodmere for a new job. Nash Crowder shows gradual recovery from illness. Georgia Mae born to Mr. and Mrs. Dave Winchell Wednesday. Mrs. Ellen Baker injured when horse bolted her buggy. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bretz in Cross Roads area Tuesday the 17th.
Dewey Eblen a 21 horse dealer of Henderson and Agnes Gher man 18 Deputy County Clerk Henderson wed June 16 by Justice Inco. Samuel L Gordon 36 farmer Beech Grove and Nellie Bot tom 19 McLean County wed June 14 by Esq Inco. Guy C Cooper 24 farmer Spencer county wed Ethel Shrode 23 Spencer county.
C C Conner travels upriver to Louisville area for button factory work. Rev and Mrs Hartman of Jasonville Indiana visited the city this week. Rev Hartman led the funeral service for Harris Cromie Thursday. Mr and Mrs Joseph Kirshgessney attended Ferdinand’s Immaculate Conception academy commencement. Their daughter Miss Elnora, a music graduate, accompanied them home Sunday night.
The Rockport pearl button works has boosted male wages by about twenty percent over the last two months. The facility currently employs ninety workers on its payroll.
General Petain awarded the Croix de Guerre to Major Wyman R. Swan for service on the battlefields. The decoration was conferred at Luxemburg in a ceremony reflecting wartime honors and Allied cooperation.
Arthur Hunt Chute cites John Truskin in Leslie’s urging the law of sweat for all. He condemns idle rich and idle poor and calls for society to demand work from every man and woman, recognizing brain sweat as equal to manual toil.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt recounts a 12 year old daughter of a negro laundress who, when asked if she fears being out late at night, replies she has a loaded 82 caliber revolver she has not fired yet but would defend herself if bothered. The customer was frightened and she was hurried out.
Uncle John asks Bettie if the family gathered for Thanksgiving while she smiles, recalling their kin and a playful chide. The dialogue centers on a hoped for reunion and a seasonal moment of gratitude.
Taylor Myler arrives home from overseas service. Dr. E C Ehrman and Edwin Ehrman visit Evansville on business. Mr and Mrs Chelsa Ashcraft spend Tuesday in Evansville. Robert Montgomery returns from Purdue for summer. Marguerite McNaughton travels to Trinidad Colorado. Bergenroth family returns to Troy after visit with Payton family. Amanda Payton and Morell Wells head to a Delta Delta Delta party hosted by Helen Plummer in Evansville. Shrode couple hosts guests this week. Rev L Todd and daughter Mary Todd of French Lick visit. Mrs C T Todd and children from Kenton Illinois also visit.
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