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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1923
Page
6
An attorney named W M Smith advertises a law office on the second floor at the corner of Main and Third streets in Rockport Indiana. He states he will practice in all courts.
Law office listing describes attorney rooms in the Lieb building opposite the courthouse. Will practice in all courts.
Office corner Srd and Main streets at 802 Main St west of court house square in Stockport. The text notes a legal or professional listing for practice in all courts with a precise downtown address.
Mrs. Chas. Snider of Goshen Indiana reports relief for her two daughters from goitre using Sorbol Quadruple, a colorless liniment. Readers can visit T Basye’s or write Box 258 Mecharsbare Ohio for details and names of other successful users.
The J. B. Watkins Company seeks a female or male agent in Rockport with other nearby openings. Watkins products are well known and offer big incomes. Request full particulars and samples. write today to Department 9 Columbus Ohio.
James M. Cox, 1920 Democratic presidential candidate, purchases the Canton News increasing his holdings to four papers owned by Cox.
A 1920s style defense of gasoline engines on farms highlighting labor saving, household power, and farm home comfort. It promotes 1.5 to 12 horsepower engines with weatherproof magnetos, durability, five year guarantees, and roadside installation ideas. It notes line shafts for multiple tools and urges permanent mounting with proper exhaust venting. The piece previews next topics on engines and fuel and millers.
Price's New Columbia Show Boat brings The White Mask to Main street wharf Saturday night June 28 with a skilled cast new to river patrons. Special scenery and vaudeville acts headline the high class offering, the best boat show this season, touring Ports mouth Irontine Huntington Charleston and other cities.
Spencer County Indiana Treasurer announces sale of a twenty series bond issue totaling 30500 dollars to fund Harrison Township road improvements under the Three Mile Road Law. Bonds dated 1923 bear 4.5 percent interest with semiannual coupons, first due May 15, 1924. Sale at Rockport Courthouse at 10:00 A.M. on July 28, 1928. Bearer bonds, par at sale.
Notice states the Treasurer of Indiana will offer for sale at his Rockport office an issue of Spencer County highway improvement bonds under the Three mile road law. Total issue 21180 dollars, in twenty equal series with two bonds per series. Bonds bear 4.5 percent interest, payable semiannually, first due May 15, 1924. Bonds mature May 15, 1924 and onward. Sale date July 16, 1923.
Rockport’s baseball team suffered a 5 to 0 defeat at the hands of Chrisney last Sunday. Chrisney dominated with strong pitching and timely hits to secure the win.
At the June 20 commencement the University of Pennsylvania conferred an Master of Fine Arts degree on the actor John Drew among its honorary decrees.
The piece argues freight charges on agricultural goods are excessive and unlikely to be reduced by Congress this year. It notes farmers face high transport costs amid low prices, with relief not expected until fall 1924. Senator Watson backs critiques of tariff in worsening farm insolvency and hardships after two Republican administrations.
The article quotes Senator Watson urging action to aid Indiana farmers. He says 2,000,000 have left the fields in the past year and many farms sit deserted or for sale. He criticizes the Fordney McCumber tariff for favoring trusts and keeping prices high while limiting farm profits.
The article notes a Chicago boy can now talk by radio with peers in town and across Pennsylvania and other states. It argues radio has shifted from a toy for amateurs to a household word shaping youth discussions and global reach, promising radio as a profound civilizing influence.
Cleveland South Carolina grieves seventy five children and adults after a schoolhouse fire caused by an oile lamp tipping over during a children's entertainment. The tragedy highlights the recurring danger of schoolhouse fires and prompts national attention.
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