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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
7
The New York American recalls the phonautograph of Leon Scott from 1857 as a precursor to sound reproduction, and credits Thomas Edison with the first real sound reproduction in 1876, calling him the father of the talking machine.
A quote from the Albany Journal notes that achieving independence as one's own boss often brings a new weight of responsibility that can dampen the satisfaction of success.
In a Pittsburgh Post snippet a husband quips about carrying a monkey prompting his wife to retort that he never accompanies her, signaling a light domestic moment amid broader coverage.
A note on rope treatment states that boiling fresh rope for one to two hours in water can render it pliable without weakening its strength. This tip aims to improve handling while preserving durability.
The Grandview Monitor reports Monday arrival of street oil with marshal ready to apply it. The oil is less heavily sprinkled than in other towns but expected to last longer on Grandview streets. The paper invites readers to try the marshal job and distribute the oil to please the public.
The ad urges Chamberain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable summer staple. It notes availability from T. C. Basye and emphasizes family use. Also reports Heidelbech family reunion near town with 44 relatives sharing a dinner at the Martin Lubbehusen home and mentions J. C Fella family of Chrisney and Albert Procaskey family of Evansville.
Mrs Otto Gans of Zainville Ohio recalls a four year stomach illness and weight loss. After taking two Chamberlain tablets she reports a return to health and urges others to try the remedy. For sale by T C Basye.
The Stewart Bros of Clay township sold thirty five head of steers to Indianapolis. The Herfords and Herefords average 126.92 per steer and the total sale value reached 4407.87, a new local record for Pike county cattle.
An old time remedy piece promotes Chamberlains Tablets for bilious attacks, claiming they tone the liver and clean the stomach, easing constipation and nausea at a low quarter price. A separate note tells of fox terriers preferring Buicks and Overlands, with dogs able to recognize specific car models by sound.
An observer notes a craze for riding in a vehicle setting onlookers abuzz as one enthusiast supports back seat riding while others push for safer alternatives. The comment credits Winslow Disnaten.
A compilation of editorials from Indiana papers critiquing Republican leadership and praising Democratic governance. The items attack Republicans over defense policy and blame past GOP control for national issues, while lauding Democratic success in 1916 economic prosperity.
Grand excursion from Rockport Maryland to St. Louis Missouri offered by Southern Railway Friday through Sunday June 22 to 25 1916. Round trip price 950 with 250 saving. Tickets valid on all trains Friday Saturday and Sunday and for return on any train to June 25 1916. Information available from local agent or F N Westerman A G P A St Louis MO.
A historical sale bill from Pike County Missouri dated September 29, 1846 lists enslaved people for sale among livestock and household goods. The ad reflects antebellum practices with terms and names reflecting that era, including note of a move to California.
An advertorial note touts a product called Blood expels poisons from the body and cures blood poison in its worst form. It is sold by T C Basye as a patent medicine. The copy claims it removes poisons causing rheum asms scrofula malaria constipation and other ailments.
The board of state charities reports for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31 nineteen institutions housed 14,232 people with 1,091 absent. Insane, feeble minded, or epileptic persons totaled 52 percent, criminals 28 percent, and others 20 percent including soldiers’ homes and schools for the deaf and blind. Operating expenses approached $1.5 million with per inmate cost about $110. Receipts reduced gross outlays to roughly $1.41 million. Farm products valued at about $97 thousand supplemented institutional needs.
Mrs Florence Slife of Wabash Indiana reports using Chamberlains Liniment for sprains bruises and rheumatic pains and declares the relief and benefits justify strong recommendation. The notice urges readers troubled by rheumatic pains to try the remedy.
The advertisement lists the five tallest structures in New York. Woolworth on Broadway and Park Place reaches 750 feet, Metropolitan at Madison Square 700 feet 3 inches, Singer near Liberty Street 612 feet 1 inch, Municipal at Centre Street and Park Row 656 feet 1 inch, and Bankers' Trust at Wall Street 538 feet 0 inches according to the New York Times.
An old advertisement extols Foley Kidney Pills as prompt and efficient aids to health for dullness backache rheumatic pain and kidney trouble. It cites T C Basye endorsing the product for relief and vitality.
A Kansas City Journal line quotes a backhanded remark on engagement and wealth with a discussion of whether women truly avoid marriage to a doomed suitor. The dialogue contrasts idle talk with earnest intent and hints at social attitudes toward wealth and marriage.
A dialogue fragment contrasts selfish ideals with a belief that each man should be for a specific woman, rejecting pure self-interest and emphasizing selective partnership.
A London Telegraph note questions whether a clothing storeroom is a coterie pantry or vestry. The piece uses a playful string of terms to probe classification of a tailor's workshop space.
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