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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1910
Page
4
A short 1810 notice notes a Beveridge stance said to align with Taft on most issues except tariff. It mentions support for a ship subsidy and a banking reform tied to Aldrich, with Taft shown as favorable. The fragment references President Taft and public figures in a political context.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes that about 70 percent of Indiana Republican editors favored Senator Beveridge over the act for weeks until the president spoke. It questions whether editors remain for Beveridge or fear patronage shifts and whether Taft dominates the political menu now.
The Ballinger Pinchot controversy widens as Pinchot clashed with Ballinger and Taft. Pinchot allied with insurgents to condemn the administration, prompting Taft to dismiss Pinchot. The dispute splits the Republican party and forecasts lasting division and political upheaval.
Champ Clark denounces Republican tariff changes accusing them of misusing voters and claims the Payne Aldrich Smoot rate is 171 100 percent higher than Dingley. He notes the Aldrich maximum tariff of 25 on March 31 and urges corrective action.
Nature makes the cures after all. Now and then she gets into a tight place and needs helping out. Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with hypo phosphites can do just this. It strengthens the nerves, feeds famished tissues, and makes rich blood. For sale by all druggists. Bend ltc. This ad also promotes a savings bank and a Good Luck Penny. SCOTT & BOWNE, 409 Pearl St. New York.
The excerpt questions congressional import duties and minimum rate impacts, noting a 27 percent rise above Dingley levels. It evokes bread shortages and stone throwing at Aldrich-Cannon protests, then critiques election promises and public honesty ahead of the 1910 campaign.
Indiana Republicans debate fate of state organization amid rumors of shifting control. Beveridge backers push for a free hand in forming a new committee while old leaders fear surrender of power and seek to influence the timing and makeup of the state convention.
Des Moines Iowa is cited as a city revived under commission government showing rapid population gains from 1905 to 1910 and a prior near insolvency in 1908. The Technical World article notes $119200 short in 1908 and a $104855 surplus by 1909 as evidence of fiscal turnaround.
F W Lough with the Clanton quartet of Indianapolis will lead prohibition meetings in Chrisney on Thursday January 27 with sessions at 17 30 a m 1 30 and 7 00 p m. The topic of liquor traffic will be open for free discussion and all interested are invited to attend.
Mrs. June Goodwin aged about seventy two died January 11 at the State Soldier's Home in Lafayette where she had lived with Matthew Pennington and family for nine years.
The Democrat arranges a three month daily Courier Journal for readers. A one year Democrat and Courier Journal offer is $1.75 valid January through March. Also a National Monthly and Rockport Democrat one year offer costs $1.40. Remittances to Rockport Democrat.
Fay grocery reports record high cash prices paid for furs this season, highlighting strong demand and a favorable market. Fur buyers compare current bids with last month as shoppers bring in pelts for sale and trade.
Real estate transfers include Anna Bettag to George Bettag at 824 SW 12 4 5 80 for 2500 and Theodore Tableman to John Ravens at nw nw 25 55 40 for 700 along with several other deeds. Fourteen mortgages and related instruments were recorded. the Xavier Olinger will probate was filed dated December 26 1909 leaving all to wife Elizabeth. Fay grocery seeks hay corn and asks for butter and eggs.
Jeff Ray and Sons advertise the highest market price for corn hay and wheat and claim top flour and meal quality at their North Rockport elevator. For prices call 96.2 Cumberland, Home 437-2 or contact J. Fleenor Bauman who will call on you.
Rockport Court No. 135 Tribe of Ben Hur will meet February 11 1910 at its Third street courtroom Rockport Indiana to elect three trustees one for one year one for two years and one for three years Lizzie B Wright Scribe seal date January 11 1910
Advertisement offers exclusive territory for a New York City based spring line of wool suiting fabrics and silks. Claims profits from 1000 to 30.00 with prepaid samples and full instructions. No money required. Apply to Standard Dress Goods Co. Dept. F 1 Binghamton NY.
Secretary Wilson reports lime-sulphur wash, long used against San Jose scale, used last year to shield orchard trunks from rabbits with great success. The cheap remedy requires a single fall treatment that often protects trees through winter, with recommendations for wider use. A philanthropist is defined as one who builds a monument bearing his name.
McVeagh sour kraut buckwheat flour and maple syrup feature among goods at J. H. Walker's Mammoth Grocery. The listing emphasizes pantry staples and regional products to attract shoppers.
City council in regular session, new administration showing changes with hall renovations and an added store. Finance moves include $37.50 claim for marshal Tom Ellis during a hunting trip. salary adjustments and cemetery funds earmarked. Ordinances set monthly street salaries at 35.00, beer depots license at 150.00, and health board bonds at 500. Committees to study fire company options visit nearby towns.
A brief note outlines sums of 500 and up ward on farm lands at 5 percent rate. It mentions possible adjustments for taxpayers and urges readers to seek local guidance on assessment changes.
A historic note outlines a two piece roost seven eighths inch thick and two inches wide with beveled edges. The seam between pieces collects mites and kerosene poured into the bevel groove kills them.
The junior branch of the L. T. L. met on January 18 with fifteen boys enrolled. Three new members joined and more are expected. Carnation chosen as floral emblem, colors red and blue. Report from Trinity Lutheran Church Elm Street near Seventh Rev. 3 H Diehl pastor. Sunday services include Bible study at 9 15 a m Holy communion at 10 30 a m and preparatory service Friday at 7 30 p m. Everyone invited.
A brief local notice reports bills and postings at Der dhs Sargent's drug store attracting attention from residents.
The report lists Paul Ender, trustee of Carter township, as receiving ten dollars for handling text books, a figure that differs from the expected ten dollars in the prior column.
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