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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
3
The Rockport Journal attacks the county conscription board chairman a Democrat and questions political influence in selecting selectives. It calls for removing comfortable court yard seats and using swings hammocks and lemonade to boost morale and attract couples from Kentucky.
The piece accuses the Journal of political bias while noting the local conscription board ignored party lines. It claims Spencer county called more Democrats than Republicans and alleges Republican leaders pressured Vincennes district to exempt a young voter, highlighting partisan influence on draft outcomes.
The piece lists GOP figures including Henry P. Davison Cornelius N Bliss and Charles P D Norton, defending party integrity. It notes Dr. Harry A Garfield as Federal Fuel Administrator and Herbert Hoover as Federal Food Administrator. Garfield reportedly shifted from GOP to support Wilson, while Hoover is described as voting Republican in California.
Pimples on the face bunches in the neck sallow complexion sores ulcers mucous patches copper colored spots scaly skin constipation inactive liver dyspepsia and stomach troubles said to be common symptoms of poisoned blood No public remedy today matches Number 40 For The Blood an old doctor s prescription by J C Mendenhall Evansville Ind 40 years a druggist Sold by T C Basye adv
Rev. B. D. Evans from the trenches in France will lecture at the M. E. church Saturday night June 22. He will use slides from his own pictures showing the boys in the trenches and other points of interest in France. This is the only date open with Rev. Evans and admission is free.
The text lists parade events at the fairground including band performances, flag pledges, the reading of the Declaration of Independence, and a speech by President Wilson. It also contains letters from soldiers dated June 1918 describing regimental contests, camp movements from Camp Taylor to Camp Sherman, Army life, and gratitude for photographs and support.
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